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Orange County - Mandarin King restaurant
7.0

Mandarin King

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Distinctive, but polarized dishes

Mandarin King's food walks the line between triumph and unremarkable. For instance, the Mongolian Beef is exquisite, tender and generously doused in a gratifying sauce. The Walnut Glazed Shrimp is another crowd pleaser with its exceptionally prepared,beef and mouthwatering rich sauce. However, reviews suggest some selections might come across as underwhelming or bland. Still, even the harshest critic has to admit - portions are aptly sized and commendably generous, making for a great value.

  • Large Portions

    Generous, large, and hearty portions frequently highlighted; satisfaction noted.

  • Okay Taste

    Mix of both good flavor mentions and underwhelming, bland experiences.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu is static and some dishes can be hit or miss with seasoning.

Top 3 dishes at Mandarin King

  1. 1

    Mongolian Beef 🏆

    Delicious, perfectly cooked with great sauce, and the beef is tender.

    Mongolian Beef dish
  2. 2

    Walnut Glazed Shrimp

    The honey walnut shrimp's rich sauce and perfect cooking win hearts.

    Walnut Glazed Shrimp dish
  3. 3

    Cream Cheese Wontons

    The wontons are lauded as fresh, homemade, and the best ever experienced.

    Cream Cheese Wontons dish

Vibe: Intimate ambiance and social buzz

Providing a perfect background for casual dinners or intimate date nights, Mandarin King's cozy, clean atmosphere is a celebrated feature among reviewers. The restaurant buzzes with locals, indicating a strong following and creating a vibrant ambiance that's hard to ignore.

  • Great For Dates

    Small, romantic area described as perfect for a date night.

Perks: Customer-centric service and convenience

Other than the minor gripe about the parking, which can get a bit tricky, the perks here are designed for convenience and customer satisfaction. Their meritorious service shines with fast accommodation for large groups, while they're constantly praised for their friendly and quick service, even making the extra effort to accommodate dietary needs and children, thus creating a very family-friendly atmosphere.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently praised for friendliness, quick service, and attentiveness.

  • Hard To Park

    Parking tricky, especially during summer weekends; very limited.