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Valley - Mandarin Island restaurant
5.4

Mandarin Island

  • Valley
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Uninspired plates fall flat

Famed dishes like the Tangerine Chicken, 3 Flavor Sizzling Rice Soup, and Honey Glazed Shrimps struggle to save the menu's otherwise bland palette. The generous portions and pricing fail to make up for the distinct lack of creativity and variety among the dishes. With heavily varying degrees of freshness, each dining experience feels like a culinary gamble.

  • Large Portions

    Generous, large portions frequently highlighted, ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Okay Taste

    Food quality varies, with some dishes great and others only decent.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu options were hit or miss, with some dishes being underwhelming.

Top 3 dishes at Mandarin Island

  1. 1

    Tangerine Chicken 🏆

    Crispy outside, moist inside, and delicious, considered best tangerine chicken.

    Tangerine Chicken dish
  2. 2

    3 Flavor Sizzling Rice Soup

    Delightful mix of textures and flavors, leaving customers wanting more.

    3 Flavor Sizzling Rice Soup dish
  3. 3

    Mushu Chicken

    Embodies the ideal taste of traditional mushu chicken.

    Mushu Chicken dish

Vibe: Outdated charm gone stale

Despite a seemingly positive buzz, the clock seems to have stopped on Mandarin Island. The shabby ambience, synonymous with neglect, adds a distinct flavor of disappointment. Date nights are marred by a chaotic parking scene and a cacophony of unwanted sounds.

  • Great Buzz

    Super busy, which reflects popularity and positive customer traffic.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Old, dirty, stuffy ambience with bad smell inside; needs remodeling, cleaning.

Perks: Parking chaos is just the start

Aside from amusing children, the staff are often dismissive and inattentive. The service is slow, parking is chaotic, and there is little offered in terms of convenience. The restaurant's positive elements — such as kid-friendly staff and generous portions fit for groups — are overwhelmed by these glaring shortfalls.

  • Great For Kids

    Waiter's funny interactions with kids enhance family dining experience.

  • Okay For Groups

    Portions are generous, good for groups, but can be busy and crowded.

  • Bad Service

    Service often slow, rude staff, neglect, unprofessional, and inattentive.