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    Mandarin Kitchen

    4.4 (123 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Beef chow fun rice noodles
    Kurt P.

    Small dining room, nice and clean. Compact menu compared to most Chinese restaurants, but I'd rather they do a few things well (they do) than do lots of things poorly. The staff is exceptionally friendly. Our waitress must've spent 15 minutes talking to us! Portions are large and exceptionally well executed. I had the beef chow fun noodles and it was absolutely perfect - flavorful, tender beef, just enough sauce, and a good number of bean sprouts which really make the dish. Two of us had the house special kung pao which they both said was excellent. One had the orange chicken which looked beautiful. 3/4 of us had enough to take home for another meal. Highly recommended - we will be back for more!

    Mongolian Beef
    Izzy O.

    Stopped in here after seeing a movie tonight and was super impressed. The Mongolian beef had a really great sauce that was slightly sweet but also spicy. The Orange chicken was crispy, sweet, and spicy and our entrees came with a big old bowl of rice. Everything was delicious! Our server was very friendly and made sure everything was good for us. The restaurant is small but they fit a good amount of tables in there. It's also super clean! Definitely check it out and get the Mongolian beef!

    House Lo Mein
    Terri R.

    My BF wanted to grab something quick for a late lunch. We went to Mandarin Kitchen and were greeted warmly by the woman working. It's a nicely decorated and inviting place and we commented that we would have enjoyed dining in because of the aesthetic vibes. We were in a hurry so just ordered a House Lo Mein to go. We love these noodles! The Lo Mein had so much flavor and a good portion size as well. It was really packed in the take out container. We kept commenting how we wished we had this place back home. Definitely recommend!

    Rose C.

    My friends and I ordered takeout while we were staying in Arizona. All the meals came with fried rice. I got the chicken lo mein which tasted really good. I like they have chilli oil instead of just soy sauce and duck sauce. The thank you note was so sweet. I only took a star because the fried rice wasnt the best. It didn't taste like a fresh batch at all. If that was different, it would've been a perfect meal.

    Combination Fried Rice
    Bill W.

    Very impressed with this place. I have been here several times and always receive very friendly, prompt service with excellent food. A small restaurant in a strip mall but you walk into the place and feel comfortable and welcomed. I have had several different dishes with consistent good quality and taste. Today, I had a chicken egg roll, hot and sour soup and combination fried rice. The food was delivered promptly, hot and fresh. And very tasty. Love this place. Even though I have several Chinese restaurants closer to me, I will drive further for this quality food and service.

    Pepper Steak With Onion
    Lilian Z.

    Not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews!! Partner and I were visiting AZ for a tournament and we were craving Chinese food. Though there are very few in the Tempe/Scottsdale area, this place definitely hit the mark!!! Employees are super nice, food is amazing and the portions are huge. We ended up here 3 times within the week and a half we were here. I've had the beef broccoli, the beef with mixed vegetables and the pepper steak with onions, all 10/10 would recommend!!

    Sandra R.

    My group and I traveled from California to attend an event and to celebrate my birthday. Following our meeting, we conducted a local food search on Yelp and decided to dine at Mandarin Kitchen. This establishment boasts a compact location with friendly staff who exhibit warm smiles and pleasant personalities. I have a particular fondness for Thai Milk Tea, especially when it is expertly prepared to achieve a perfect balance of sweetness. The Thai Milk Tea at Mandarin Kitchen is indeed flawlessly balanced. For lunch, I ordered the Chef's Special Kung Pao Delight and Edamame. The vegetables were crispy and cooked to perfection. The Kung Pao sauce was flavorful and not overly spicy. I am thoroughly enjoying my birthday celebration at Mandarin Kitchen.

    Thank you note. What a nice touch!
    Mike F.

    We had food delivered last night and it was so good! Hot and fresh! We had Sesame Chicken Mongolian Beef Chicken Fried Rice We will definitely be a repeat customer!

    Tofu with mushrooms and side of rice.
    Scott M.

    Service was excellent, very friendly. Ambiance of food was excellent. The price is very reasonable. First night I had the Mongolia Beef was excellent. Second time I had Tofu with mushrooms outstanding. Highly recommend!

    Egg drop soup
    Zack R.

    My daughter wanted some egg drop soup so we came here. I typically do not like Chinese food. However this was beyond delicious. The orange chicken was by far the best I've ever had and the fried rice was outstanding. They give you a cream cheese wonton and spring roll with every lunch special. The service was quick and easy and the food came out fast.

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    Paid $14 for fried rice......it was still hard. I should've just went to Panda Express smdh

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    1 year ago

    Good service, with good food, with simple ambiance and a fair price is always good in my book....

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    The food at Mandsrin Kitchen was super fresh. Loved the ambience and they had friendly staff/service. We will definitely be back!

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    Very friendly and accommodating. Really liked the pork lo mein. Will try the sweet and sour pork next time

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    Great food! Orange chicken was amazing. Can't wait to try a new dish next time. Very friendly staff as well

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    Delicious and abundant food...service was excellent...highly recommend for eat in or take out

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    Ask the Community - Mandarin Kitchen

    I saw an area that said to click on it to get two free egg rolls and when I clicked on it, it disappeared. What's going on with that? And when I clicked on it, it disappeared?

    Hello, Thank you for checking in our restaurant. I’m not sure where you saw the free egg roll… 

    Are any of the chicken dishes made with breast meat? Wish the menu descriptions were more, uh, descriptive.

    Yes, most our chicken are white meat, except teriyaki/orange/sesame/G Taos chicken . Let us know your preference when you order, we can substitute all white meat for you!… 

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    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    I had heard so many great things about Olive and Ivy, but until recently, I'd only stopped by the…read moremarketplace for a quick coffee. This was my first time dining in, and I decided to bring my mom while she was visiting me. Overall, it turned into a wonderful experience, but it did start off on the wrong foot. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It's right along the Scottsdale Canal, and the atmosphere is inviting from the moment you walk in. I especially loved the open kitchen concept. Watching the team prepare drinks and food while working together so seamlessly added to the experience. You can tell everyone works as a team because multiple employees helped deliver our food and picked up our empty plates instead of leaving everything to one server. Unfortunately, our first interaction with the hostess left us feeling uncomfortable. We arrived before the dining room opened at 11:00, and she invited us to sit and wait, which was perfectly fine. However, as other guests began arriving, I noticed she was asking everyone else for their names while adding them to the waitlist. She never asked for mine. Instead, after three parties were seated before us, I politely asked why we had been skipped. Her response was that she had "grabbed my description" instead of my name. That honestly didn't sit well with me. Being identified by my appearance instead of simply being asked for my name felt unnecessary and uncomfortable, especially when everyone else was asked for theirs. We were also initially placed at a table tucked into a corner by the entrance, where there was a lot of traffic coming in and out. After I spoke up, another hostess immediately apologized and happily moved us to a much more comfortable booth, which I appreciated. Thankfully, everything changed once our server, Gustavo, introduced himself. He completely turned the experience around. He welcomed us warmly and explained the menu in detail. When I mentioned I needed a moment to translate for my mom, he immediately smiled and switched to Spanish. Seeing my mom's face light up because she could comfortably ask questions and understand everything made our lunch even more special. His hospitality was genuine, thoughtful, and exactly what great service should be. The food absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered three bruschettas the mozzarella, avocado, and strawberry goat cheese and every single one was delicious. The artichoke dip was my favorite. For our entrée, we shared the salmon, and I loved that the kitchen plated it already divided for us without us even asking. It's a small detail, but one that showed attention to the guest experience. The surprise standout was the soup of the day and that was the lentil soup. It was honestly the best lentil soup either of us has had! My mom mentioned how good the coffee was three different times, so you know it was good! On the drinks side, I asked Gustavo for his recommendation, and he suggested the watermelon sangria. After trying one, I immediately ordered a second. That's how good it was! It was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and easily one of the best sangrias I've had. Even the little details stood out. The restaurant was spotless, the restrooms were well maintained, and the quality throughout the space reflected the care they put into the entire experience. Despite the frustrating start with the hostess, Olive and Ivy won us over because of the incredible food, outstanding service from Gustavo, and the beautiful atmosphere. We'll absolutely be back, and next time I'll be looking forward to the meal just as much as that watermelon sangria! "Gracias Gustavo"

    My husband and I stopped at Olive and Ivy for brunch before a trip out of town, and we were very,…read morevery pleased! Our server was the most adorable human ever. (I'm sorry I did not catch her name!!). We split the cinnamon roll and egg sandwich and it was great! Probably some of the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had! The only reason I would give them a four out of five star review is because their Coke zero comes in a bottle rather than fountain, but definitely personal preference! I do wish they had misters everywhere outside instead of just one place along the water, but also you could sit inside as well. We will definitely be back to try other things.

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