Very authentic Chinese food. The green bean is the best I've ever tasted in the U.S. Hong shao rou…read moreis also very good

This is my goto spot for Chinese food. There was no line and we got a seat quickly. The service was…read morenice. This time I decided to try the hot and sour soup (酸辣汤). I was quite surprised that the soup was kind of watery with not many toppings as how I usually have. We talked to the waiter about it and he said that was the way they usually cook it. But he took our suggestion and said he would talk to the chef about it. Other than the hot and sour soup the rest of their food was tasty as usual. I got the triple choice platter and spicy fried fish and they were really good. The triple platter has a lot of meat which was nice. The ambiance was nice and it was not that crowded for dinner.

Small place but the food is delicious Many choices…read more Orders come out quickly and hot We enjoyed everything we ordered

I like it. I have ordered take-out twice, and family has been very happy. (Far better than last C…read morerestaurant I tried where food had an overwhelming taste of oil - yuck.) We enjoyed tasty and tender mushu dishes and yummy veggie items - dumplings, noodles and egg rolls. Note IMO, I consider GD good for takeout, not necessarily in-person dining.

Great food! Not from the area but will be sure to come back to this spot next time I visit! Food…read morewas ready quickly, staff was very kind, and the food was incredible. Highly recommend the Beef with Spicy Garlic Sauce and Cashew Chicken!

Great Food, Great Service as always Thank you for many…read moreyears of PERFECT DINNERS.!! George & Jackie

Absolutely Outstanding Hidden Gem! I came in craving mini…read morehot pot after not feeling my best, and The Pan Kitchen completely delivered. The Japanese Sukiyaki base was perfectly mild and flavorful -- exactly what I needed. Paired with tender chicken and fresh veggies, it hit the spot without being heavy. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. The restaurant itself is adorable -- bright, floral decor that feels welcoming and clean. Service was super friendly and attentive (shoutout to Alina for the great service! ). Portions are generous for the price, and the quality is top-tier. I also grabbed a simple hot tea that was perfect. This place is a true fusion win: authentic Thai flavors + customizable hot pots + excellent boba. Family-owned vibes shine through in every bite. If you're in the Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks area, do yourself a favor and go. I'll definitely be back soon -- highly recommend! Pro tip: Try the mini hot pot with Sukiyaki or Miso and chicken. You won't regret it.

The Pan Kitchen is too good and I am here for it! I had the special spicy eggplant with pumpkin and…read moreit was unreal--spicy, rich, and packed with flavor without being heavy. Every bite felt thoughtful and balanced. Joana, my server, was amazing and so helpful! Joana is knowledgeable, hardworking, attentive, and seems to anticipate what you need before you even ask. Service like that stands out. A fun quick dinner! I got a Thai tea with Boba to go for dessert that really hit the spot. I definitely coming back for the vegan hot pot. Thank you!

Another delicious meal from Sesame Inn!…read more We've lived in the Suntree neighborhood in Newbury Park for 23 years, and have really enjoyed food from Sesame Inn (3327 Kimber) recently. Sesame Inn was owned for a long time by Jennifer and Paul, but went through two changes of ownership once they retired. A new couple, Ling and Shao Yung, now own Sesame Inn, and have kept the original recipes. The restaurant is currently carry-out only. Ling handles the phone and Shao Yung runs the kitchen. They're delightful! We've ordered most things on the menu (including the "secret" menu), but keep gravitating towards our favorites. Whenever we have out-of-town guests that have been here before, they always ask for carry-out from Sesame Inn. - 5 stars!

We used to stop in here for their great food and service, but it seemed to have fallen short on the…read morequality of food and their service recently. The shop has a few small tables situated, but found the floors dirty in multiple places and the overall smell was just not pleasant for such a small place. The table service was handled by an older woman, who may have been the manager. She was rude and curt towards us. When we were finished with our small bowl of the Asian style crunchy noodles and smaller bowl of duck sauce, we asked for more, and she informed us that we would have to buy a bag of noodles for $7 dollars. This is after we were seated and ordered our dinner. The orange chicken was over-fried and lacked taste, while my sweet and pungent shrimp was super soggy, almost relying on the sauce to act as the seasoning. Our pot stickers were ok .. but not great. They also had little to no flavour / seasoning .. and were dried out .. possibly over cooked, as well. I'm unsure if new management acquired this business, but it was not this way a few months ago. Seems like this place is beginning to penny pinch on the small things to save/make a few extra bucks. I so hope this place improves or turns around as I will check in now and again for good news! Thanks !

I ordered the combo C and that's three items and delicious! I love this lunch special and it's very…read morefilling!! I love the orange chicken, super flavorful and super filling! The beef n broccoli was my choice for tops!! I sat inside and ate in absolute happiness!

I'm really sorry to say that this disappointed us so much. I wanted soup and ordered the egg…read moreflower. It was bland and not appealing at all. We ate inside and had to wait for them to prepare take-out orders before they took our order. If we had gone to the counter and ordered take out, they would have helped us then but we had to wait as eat-in customers? The meat was really chewy in the kung pao beef. It didn't seem like anything was being cooked fresh. I tried to look into their woks to see what looked good, and they were almost all empty on a Friday early dinner time. I will not be returning. Need to find a tasty. Reliable Chinese place nearby. I usually never write about a poor experience, but I hope to warn someone from having a disappointing experience like we did. Seriously, Panda would have been better.

Love Mandarin Bistro. Amazing food. Great people who work there. Today they were running a bit…read morebehind and they were super apologetic. No biggie - patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you had in mind. I had to write a review because I knew one particular person was going to tarnish them because they didn't have that patience. As I suspected, he did. See the other review entry for today. It's definitely him. Let me share with you the chain of events I witnessed that allowed me to connect the dots so I can likely assume was him. With us other patrons waiting so patiently, because again, the manager was sharing with us how they were looking and was super apologetic. One can only tell you 10-15 mins but hey I knew I wasn't the only one there. Except for this guy who believed he was the only patron and should have been waited on hand and foot. He says 45 mins. I call BS. I was there. At the end of it all, he and his party walked out because 10-15 mins in a restaurant with patrons eating in and taking out was "too long." Thank goodness. Plus his attitude to some of the patrons was gross. The cherry on top was he was honking his horn to Mandarin Bistro for some reason as he was driving away. Um ok? In conclusion to that fool, YOU want private dining, stay your ass at home. For the rest of the Yelpers, if you want amazing chinese food while supporting small business in Newbury Park, I highly recommend Mandarin Bistro with utmost enthusiasm!

My faves are the salt & pepper egg tofu and fish fillet with ginger and scallions. Sooo delicious…read more Everything I've ever tried has been so yummy. I love the staff! Cheerful and efficient. I'm definitely a fan.

!! Food was sooo good and the service was very sweet and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and…read morenot overwhelming. Moderate wait time for food after ordering but nothing major - the food is worth it. I didn't think to take any pictures but would highly recommend the following: - Egg Drop Soup - Braised Short Ribs (sooo tender) - Pork Soup XLB (my personal fav) - Pork and Shrimp Dumplings - Shrimp Shumai - Pork Bao Buns (best bao I've ever had) - Chocolate Dumplings Go eat! Enjoy! Looking forward to going back

This is a great place to satisfy your Chinese food cravings. We came on a Sunday for lunch, found…read moreplenty of parking, and were seated quickly despite the restaurant being busy. The servers were attentive and efficient, bringing out each dish promptly. We ordered the xiao long bao, bok choy, string beans, and minced pork noodles. I originally came here after seeing a TikTok comparing it to Din Tai Fung. While not everything was exactly the same, they offered their own unique take on some of the dishes. The food was flavorful, the service was excellent, and we left full and satisfied. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.