Mandarin - Hamilton

I ordered the 202, which is a dinner for two, and it was really disappointing. If you're looking for basic Canadian Chinese food, I recommend ordering from anyw... read more I ordered the 202, which is a dinner for two, and it was really disappointing. If you're looking for basic Canadian Chinese food, I recommend ordering from anywhere else. My previous experiences at the buffet, although years ago, were all positive.

The portion sizes were generous, and the food was delicious, giving us plenty of leftovers. It had been some time since we last ordered from this place, so we w... read more The portion sizes were generous, and the food was delicious, giving us plenty of leftovers. It had been some time since we last ordered from this place, so we were unsure of what to expect, but it truly exceeded our expectations!

The food was tasty, but I found it a bit expensive. For $16, I expected the dish to include rice along with the chicken. The General Tao Chicken (number 134) ca... read more The food was tasty, but I found it a bit expensive. For $16, I expected the dish to include rice along with the chicken. The General Tao Chicken (number 134) came with only the chicken. While the portion was generous and it was delicious—definitely enough for two meals—I was still expecting a bit more from the overall experience.

The food was well-packaged and everything tasted great, but the lemon chicken was truly outstanding. read more The food was well-packaged and everything tasted great, but the lemon chicken was truly outstanding.

This was my first visit since the pandemic started, and I was really impressed with the sanitation measures Mandarin has implemented. The cutlery came in a wrap... read more This was my first visit since the pandemic started, and I was really impressed with the sanitation measures Mandarin has implemented. The cutlery came in a wrapped bag, which I thought was a nice touch. The food was exactly as I remembered it from a couple of years ago. My buffet experience felt safe, and the dishes were full of flavor. I was very pleased with my dining experience and can't wait to return.