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    Mandarin House

    4.2 (328 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:15 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MANDARIN HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Miranda O.

    I stopped by to order some takeout dinner, it's a place easy to miss, next to a Senior Taco Mexican Food. The restaurant has a very small storefront, but I am always looking for a nice restaurant to try out. I came right before it closed in the early afternoon. It's definitely a place that I can take my mom to try out a lunch special. It's a small place in terms of tables, but they do have one round table that can seat about six people, the other tables seat two to four people. There is plenty of parking, near Kooser and Blossom Hill Road in San Jose. You can check it out for a lunch or dinner meal, it plays quiet Asian music in the background, so you can enjoy your conversations and not have to raise your voice.

    Fried rice, Mongolian beef, Hunan chicken
    Mumtaz P.

    Great personal service. Party of two, seated right away. The restaurant smelled wonderful with Mongolian beef and other smells. Ordered tea, soda, Hunan chicken, Mongolian beef, and beef fried rice. Should have gotten a soup too - next time. The dishes were plentiful and delicious. The soda was refilled like three times. Our waitress was really attentive. The staff started cleaning and mopping 15 minutes before closing time so we got out of the way. Luckily we were done eating and just chit chatting by then.

    15 minutes hold time is ridiculous
    Robert C.

    I don't care how good the food is. I called, was put on hold for 15 minutes. Called back, lady said, "Mandarin House, can you hold?" I stopped her to say, "I've been on hold for 15 minutes, are you too busy to take an order?" Then she puts me on hold again. Never mind then. I don't need to eat here.

    Honey walnut chicken with pork fried rice
    Rob M.

    Found this hidden gem and obsessed with their food. Many Chinese restaurants to choose from in the bay, but this is a must. From their friendly warm staff, greeting you to their delicious fresh authentic food. I want to order one of everything it's so amazing. Will be a forever customer worth the 30 min drive

    Fish with black bean sauce

    Very nice place for American Chinese food. We ordered Changsa chicken, Fish with black bean sauce and chicken chow mein. Food came pretty fast and was piping hot. Great flavors. Helpings are good size, you'll likely have leftovers. Good service. Plenty of parking in the mall

    String beans
    Priyanka P.

    I am happpy to have discovered this place as the food is really good but a bit disappointed as this place could really use some organization to make it look esthetic inviting. We went there after the farmers market at the Princeton plaza and honestly almost thought would not eat here as the place looked so disorganized with lots of restaurants goods lying around. Seriously people, we should clean those up to Make the place more inviting for people who care about the ambiance. Now talking about the food and service was a different story, our server was Kevin and he was very informative and patient with our order! Our food: house fried rice, vegetable noodles and stir fry string beans were super delicious. Now I want to try other dishes soon but unless they clean up the place it will be mostly takeout for me when I want to eat at home!

    Seafood and vegetables in white sauce.
    Michael C.

    Excellent food and service. Have eaten there several times. The only bad comment is there closed Monday. The ladies there take care of you.

    Peking pork chop
    Samantha C.

    Came here with family to celebrate a birthday. What we tried: eggplant with shredded pork claypot (3/5) -- eggplant was a bit overcooked and the sauce was overpowering orange chicken (4/5) -- sweeter than average, super crispy battered chicken but more batter than chicken. A little bit of a kick and easy to eat by everyone. beef broccoli (4/5) -- tender meat, big portion and solid flavor peking pork chops (3/5) -- too sweet for peking sauce..maybe too much ketchup and the pork was soggy beef chow fun (3/5) -- the fun was a little too soft for my liking so it kind of felt like overcooked? And the sauce was super strong for me The quality of ingredients is good, but flavors a bit off for me. I would be willing to try more dishes of theirs

    Stella K.

    An update! I want to give a shout out, this is genuinely the best takeout restaurant in the area. The food is decently priced, but is always hot, fresh, and amazing tasting. The biggest thing? THEY HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS. To all my fellow gluten-sensitive/free people, they have a bunch of options. They can make pretty much anything breaded with cornstarch, and it is FANTASTIC. I know gluten free is pretty hard to find in terms of takeout, but this place has nailed it. My family and I come here regularly, and absolutely adore it. Typically I order it and pick it up, but when eating in, the restaurant itself is adorable. The staff is always so kind, and the food is pretty speedy. It's a simple pick up, go to the register, give the name and phone number, pay, and boom! Fresh, delicious take out. Make it worth your day and go here!

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    10 years ago

    Grateful for this restaurant so close to my home in Almaden. The food is delicious, my whole family enjoys it.

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    I'm so glad this place opened, it's a perfect location and the lunch specials are great.

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    8 years ago

    Good food, clean, prompt and flawless service. I go there with my daughter every time we want Chinese food.

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    9 years ago

    The food is great and the people are friendly. Chicken chow fun and Mongolian Chicken is really good.

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    9 years ago

    Friendly service, fresh produce and fish but the fried rice was bland and pot stickers were doughy.

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    10 years ago

    Ordered for pick up. Was supposed to be ready. Waited on site for another 45 min. Won't be coming back here.

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    Ask the Community - Mandarin House

    ARE Are there lunch specials?

    Yes there is. Good selection.

    Does anyone know if they use MSG?

    I don't believe they use MSG since I am very sensitive to it and never felt ill all the times I've eaten there. Besides, they are very accommodating so if they did, just request no MSG.

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    Mandarin House - chinese - Updated August 2026

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