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    Mandarin Taste Restaurant

    4.0 (323 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Eggplant with garlic sauce
    Maria O.

    Mandarin Taste is always amazing in all three categories: the food, the service, and the ambiance. We first discovered this restaurant sometime last year, when my Dad and I were looking for a new place to have lunch at around the Diamond Bar area after Sunday Mass. We were driving along Golden Springs when we saw Mandarin Taste, and decided to lunch there. We were blown away by the service. The staff were (and still are) nice, polite and prompt, and the food was absolutely delicious. We especially love the pan-fried noodles! Since then, Mandarin Taste has been one of our go-to places to dine at for lunch after Mass.

    BIG mushrooms in broccoli and bamboo shoots side order
    Robert P.

    Classy interior of warm wood paneling and GREAT staff. Seemed like they were all family members, they were all that friendly. It helped that my host is a regular. "Greetings Ms. Jones, so nice to see you again Ms. Jones, seat where you like Ms. Jones." She had to tell them I am not Mr. Jones (haha). We shared 2 dishes, one broccoli with bamboo shoots. Wonderful, smooth, creamy but subtle sauce. Big winner but not a main meal. Other was Mandarin Beef, VERY tender. Will return if ever in Diamond Bar again.

    Kung Pao Chicken Combination Plate
    James W.

    I was told that this restaurant has opened for 30+ years, but I've never been to this place until recently. Pros: 1. The ambience of the restaurant is really Chinese, like the ones you see on movies. 2. Owners and servers are friendly and attentive. They do speak English. 3. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken combination plate which has a good portion and you'll be full. In addition, it comes with an egg roll, friend wonton (maybe? not sure what was it, but it's crispy and delicious, and hot and sour soup (the soup was super good). 4. price is fair, $13.99. Cons: 1. I wish the Kung Pao chicken can be less salty and oily. It was not to a point you would feel uncomfortable, but it's my preference to eat healthy. Conclusion: overall i would give this place a solid 4 stars and will be back!

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    Mike W.

    Solid 4.5 Stars Mandarin Taste continues to be a regular lunch stop for our work group. We're here at least twice a month, sometimes more. The staff is always friendly, and service is quick. FOOD: For lunch, they start everyone with a cup of Hot & Sour Soup, which is a favorite of mine, and theirs is one of the best. They also have a good Beef Noodle Soup. Over the last two years, we've tried so many of their dishes and like them all. Some of my favorites are Kung Pao Chicken, Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, Black Pepper Beef, Beef with Broccoli, Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken, Chicken with Garlic Sauce, Kung Pao Three Flavors (chicken, beef, & shrimp), Three Ingredients Taste (shrimp, scallop & beef), Dry Sauteed String Beans, Spinach, Wontons, and the Pork Fried Rice. For vegetarians, they have a Homestyle Bean Curd w crispy veggie & tofu. Since we visit during the workday, we either drink soda, hot tea, or water, but they do have House Special Mixed Drinks that look good. It's a fairly large restaurant with nice décor and several areas to host larger groups. Parking is usually decent. Mandarin Taste can accommodate a small, intimate meal, or a large family/group dining experience. I recommend them to all my friends.

    Shrimp Fried Rice
    Channing C.

    I have been eating at Mandarin Taste since I was 4 years old. Since when they used to have to polaroid pictures taped to the wall where you waited for your seat. Since the shopping center was a thriving place for business. I have been gone from the area for years now, but I came home over the summer and after a shopping trip at Brea Mall, I craved some Szechwan beef and nostalgia. Upon walking in, we noticed some small changes. The polaroid pictures are gone (mines was up there!) but everything else was exactly the same. Including the staff. They have of course aged as we all have, but I remember them in their younger years. We ordered all our old favorites. The pu-pu platter, chow mein, fried rice, and Szechwan beef. All of it tasted exactly the way it did the last time we had it. The consistency of this place is insane and much appreciated. The service was good too. I don't have any issues with Mandarin Taste and we always had great food and a good time here over so many years. Graduations, births, birthdays, and job promotions. All celebrated here. It made me sad to see the shopping center as desolate as it was. In the 80's and 90's, it was a busy place and again, many memories being there. I'm glad to see that Mandarin Taste has been able to remain and among so much change, they have been able to stay the same. Thanks for the memories. Please support this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

    19.Steamed Juice Dumpling(6)-(6) sooooooo good!!!
    Tim B.

    Wow. We really loved the food here. The service was great our waiter was very personable and kind. We couldn't believe it when he said he is 75 years old. He looks so young! We asked his secret, he said "eat Chinese food" lol. The food was delicious we got the Kung Pao three flavor and an order of steamed dumplings (perfect texture and full of filling). The garlic based sauce with ginger was a great compliment to the dumplings. Add in a few spoonfuls of the chili oil they give you and it's AMAZING. It was so good, although we were stuffed, we ordered another order of dumplings and took a few to go. Such a great place with great flavor, authentic food, and a calming ambiance. We will be back!

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    Clairessa S.

    Came in for lunch. Food is very good and nice portion sizes. Had the house fried rice, shrimp in garlic sauce and low mein noodles. Everything tasted good and flavorful

    3.Lemon Chicken White Meat-
    Vivianne E.

    The food was delicious with excellent service. Our waiter was so friendly. We had a really nice lunch. We ordered from the lunch menu and the portions were big. We will definitely be back!

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious as always! Service is always good and a good place to take the family for dinner!

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    Excellent service by Andy. Flavorful food. Old world vintage ambiance . Varied menu. Fun for celebrating.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and decent service. If you leave hungry then you didn't eat enough. The menu is extensive and great tasting food.

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    4 years ago

    I always love the food I get. My favorite is the walnut shrimp and the wonton soup. So delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Tasty, good portions and reasonable prices. I will be going back when in the area. We ordered family style

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    A little pricey but delicious and super friendly. We love the Po Po platter and egg flower soup.

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    I am allergic to seafood (including fish sauce, fish flakes, etc). What dishes do you have that are not made with any seafood products?

    Do they have a lunch buffet? If so, what days/times and how much is it per person?

    I don't believe they have a lunch buffet (or any buffet) on weekdays. I do know they have brunch on sundays that lasts for 2 or 3 hours from open and that is $22 per adult and $14 per child.

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