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    Mandarin Kitchen

    3.1 (150 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Mapo Tofu..Excellent
    Maile K.

    This is my second bad review. I don't see any pride being taken in serving good quality food here. The hot bar items MUST go before they make a new batch to put out. If you want fresh, you must order Ala Carte. I Decided to order FRESH ala carte item because the one on the hot bar looked stale and dry. It took me less than 8 minutes to reach my destination. When I served out a portion, of the food, the pieces were mushy all the way through. This was NOT fresh, not was it pork. I will not entertain the idea of how it could have happened. All I want to say is I am done patronizing this business. I was consistently buying takeout every week, for my mom, but when I try to order food for myself, it has never been right. They have opened up tables and counters for dining in.

    Super pricey roast pork (1 lb fit in the tiny take out container)
    Kanani C.

    When they first opened years ago, we tried a couple times. Boy, they were not good. But recently, we decided to give them a try again since they opened later than the other places. Pleasantly surprised! Went back again to see if they remained better or if last time was just a fluke. Thankfully, today was not too shabby. Food had good flavor and not salty. However, portion is rather small. I understand that for $14 (extra cost for fish), it's a good deal nowadays, but still, if you use a big plate, one scoop of food makes portion look even smaller. And I guess one scoop of each entree is good enough for lunch. Don't want kanak attack at work. What was upsetting was the $30/lb for roast pork. Omg that's so expensive! I tried to find it on the menu, but couldn't read the menu fast enough. Honestly didn't think it could be that out of range from other places like Asian Mix, where we frequent a lot, where price for roast pork is under $20/lb. That's a huge difference. Looks like Mandarin Kitchen just increased their prices, but wow.

    Duck rice
    Justin H.

    One of the best Chinese restaurant I have been to. Quick take out lunch , food is very clean and good here. They also have party trays, which I order time to time when we have get together

    $6.50 for 4 gaugee or 4 crispy spring rolls (Nov 2022)
    Chas S.

    Even at $6.50 for a side of 4 spring rolls or 4 gaugee, this is still the cheapest around. Parking is always busy but turns over quickly. Prompt service by phone means brisk business and ensures that your food will be ready in a flash. Takeout only and still no table seating keeps these folks focused on speed and volume.

    Orange chicken .  Used to be more yellow and a lot better flavor.  This looks like something from Costco in their frozen food section.

    I have visited there several times before ordering their orange chicken. We loved it but it was a bit small of a portion. Today I went back for their orange chicken ordering 2 orders because portions are small. To my surprise the portions were huge but the chicken changed. The pieces were 80 percent batter kinda like some kind of frozen pre made thing and the sauce was different. Sorry but very dissatisfied with our food

    Spring rolls.  4 per order.  Includes sweet sour sauce.
    Lisa T.

    First time trying. Take out lunch on a Sunday. Called in order 15 minutes ahead. Food ready when we got there. Located next to kahala McDonald's. Same parking lot where brugs bakery, kozo sushi, L&L, Jersey Mikes. Sometimes parking can be tight, small stalls. Better park on kahala mall side, near CVS Ordered: House pan fried noodles, asked for gravy on side. Black bean beef chow fun. Spring rolls, side order, 4 pieces per order. Includes sweet sour sauce. Taste was good Everything was good. Prices are on the higher side. Portions were good Highly recommend. Note: restrooms located outside. Can ask for code, very clean.

    Beef chow funn black bean sauce 《BCFBBS》
    Reyna A.

    The prices seem steep for mediocre menu items and taste. Based on what my son experienced here.

    Chow fun noodles and Orange Chicken.

    I decided to try the Mandarin Kitchen located near Kahala Mall. As usual, I typically order the orange chicken, and I'm glad that I did. I liked the glistening moist look of the chicken. When I tasted the chicken, it was good. I also ordered the chow fun noodles. I'm glad that I did. It was tasty with lots of cabbage included. I would definitely return to try the other dishes as well. The restaurant is clean and the menu is easy to read.

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    Expensive with poor quality chicken which was salty; egg fu yong was also salty, no gravy. Will not order again.

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    3 years ago

    Ordered Minute Chicken Cake Noodle. The cook burnt one side of the cake noodle really bad! Couldn't even eat it! Go somewhere else.

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    Can you get a mixed plate for dinner? A few years ago it was only for lunch. Didn't make sense.?

    I coulda swore I ordered beef w black bean by itself? Do you still make that or only w chow fun?

    Do they use MSG?

    Honestly, not a lot if at all. Thinking you mean extra msg since most soy sauce/shoyu has msg. If it was a lot i would have had a reaction from my experience. I sleep fine after eating there,which is my test for msg....

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    stand alone restaurant - with limited seating insides…read more freshmade noodle for sure noted with quality. Do recommended getting chewy noodle vs flat noddle. The texture is more enjoyable when eating. Flat noddle - would have prefer to be more wide in size. Had the beef noodle classic -flavor in broth was decent, but could use with additional pickle vegetables to bring some sour and cut the richness of the broth. beef itself was very tender and came in separate bowl. Breakdown easily. not spicy at all though. next dish tried - was the pickle fish noodle - first time trying to dish anywhere. Surprisingly preferred this over the beef noodle. a little bit of sour, but just the right amount with the creamy broth mix. This with the chewy noodle was bomb. Highly recommended* price - reasonable for quality - but could have more noodle for quantity*

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    Couldn't wait to get back to Lam's kitchen after 3 long months away. No matter where you may go…read moreyou won't find a perfect simple bowl of one ton mein on the planet! Their beef tendon on rice noodles or egg noodles or rice is excellent! Always tender and perfectly flavored! Got a beef and green beans over rice as a take out and that was great too! Went after the lunch rush as located in the heart of Chinatown and only street parking! Got parking near the restaurant and not too busy so got seated immediately- got water served and they took our order! These guys know how to run a restaurant! You can always count on Lam's for a great meal !

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    Lam's Kitchen - So clean and spacious

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