my friends and I ordered four lunches, only one was edible, The food came out quick but the service was terrible. I don't think I'll be going back Pros: comfortable ambience in dining... More

my friends and I ordered four lunches, only one was edible, The food came out quick but the service was terrible. I don't think I'll be going back Pros: comfortable ambience in dining room Cons: food quality, service, bathroom
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My wife and I have always liked this resturant, but since our son was borned we have been regulated to eat take out. Since his birth 3 years ago, we have seen decrease in quality, quantity, and... More

My wife and I have always liked this resturant, but since our son was borned we have been regulated to eat take out. Since his birth 3 years ago, we have seen decrease in quality, quantity, and kindness. We have tried out many items off the menu thinking it might be off day, but each time it was same bad experience with the taste. I know, it is take out, it might be bad because it might be cold, but I assure you that another Chinese resturant down the highway 5 miles further is much better quality and quantity but not great customer care. Therefore, I think this resturant is not good for take out. Pros: Easy parking Cons: Take out food is bad in terms of taste and quantity.
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I love all three of Mandarin Gourment's restaurants. Favorites include their hot and sour soup as well as their Peking Duck. I find their Peking Duck to be just as good as those hole-in-the-wall... More

I love all three of Mandarin Gourment's restaurants. Favorites include their hot and sour soup as well as their Peking Duck. I find their Peking Duck to be just as good as those hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants. Their ambiance is very nice and they have friendly staff/waiters.
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We enjoy the food very much, always seems fresh and have never had a bad experience here. It's always ready for pickup in 15 mins :) and it takes about that long to get there. Fast and friendly... More

We enjoy the food very much, always seems fresh and have never had a bad experience here. It's always ready for pickup in 15 mins :) and it takes about that long to get there. Fast and friendly staff when we eat there too. The dishes can be a little expensive for Chinese food, but it's worth it. PROS: Good food CONS: Tad bit expensive.
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Yuk! This place doesn't hold a candle to the original Mandarin Gourmet in Palo Alto. The restaurants have the same menu and the same price but the food is completely different. This is the greasiest... More

Yuk! This place doesn't hold a candle to the original Mandarin Gourmet in Palo Alto. The restaurants have the same menu and the same price but the food is completely different. This is the greasiest Chinese food I have ever had.
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I imagine if I were to go to China, the food would taste just like the Gourmet. I love everything I have tried there, but you have got to try the Mu Shu Pork. The place can get busy around... More

I imagine if I were to go to China, the food would taste just like the Gourmet. I love everything I have tried there, but you have got to try the Mu Shu Pork. The place can get busy around dinnertime because it is popular, so go early if you can. PROS: Great taste CONS: a bit pricey
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This has been our favorite Chinese restaurant for about 13 years. The decor is nice...white table cloths and pretty flower arrangements. The hosts/hostesses are always very friendly. Excellent... More

This has been our favorite Chinese restaurant for about 13 years. The decor is nice...white table cloths and pretty flower arrangements. The hosts/hostesses are always very friendly. Excellent food! Typical Chinese menu but that is OK because it all tastes good. They make the best honey walnut prawns I've ever had anywhere.
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The Mandarin Gourmet is a nice mix of authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food. There is something on the menu for everyone. They have a nice group room you can reserve for larger groups. ... More

The Mandarin Gourmet is a nice mix of authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food. There is something on the menu for everyone. They have a nice group room you can reserve for larger groups. The service is prompt and they have fixed any problems with the order. PROS: tasty Chinese CONS:
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This weekend marked my first visit to Mandarin Gourmet, and we'll be back--even though we don't live in the San Jose area. The food was served very quickly, in spite of the large crowd at tables... More

This weekend marked my first visit to Mandarin Gourmet, and we'll be back--even though we don't live in the San Jose area. The food was served very quickly, in spite of the large crowd at tables and waiting to be seated. Each dish was wonderful, even the ones that normally leave me cold. Cashew chicken generally seems a bit bland, but not at Mandarin Gourmet! There it is delicious, with rich flavors in the sauce. The sesame chicken was just spicy enough, and the prawns with honey walnuts were fantastic. Being "Americanized" or "inauthentic" doesn't mean something isn't good. It just means it's different from its origins. Mandarin Gourmet proves this point. Pros: speedy service Cons: crowded
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People have been telling me about this place for years, but I never got around to going. The outside of the resturant doesn't looking like much, but get inside and it's clean and roomy. The food... More

People have been telling me about this place for years, but I never got around to going. The outside of the resturant doesn't looking like much, but get inside and it's clean and roomy. The food comes so quickly and it is amazingly addictive. The Chicken Walnut is a must try, infact I doubt you can go wrong with anything you choose. Even a simple salad is delicious. I think the flavors our perfect. You gotta try it. If you have to wait for a table just notice all the people getting take out. All these people can't be wrong. Pros: Fast service, good lunch time values Cons: Food comes quickly and little pricey
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