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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1048 reviews

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4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Tamia
13.02.2023 - 13:07

We had diving fish, soup, chicken fried rice and kung Pao chicken. It was lovely!!!! Diving fish was amazing! 100% recommend.

Very very native and tasty Chinese, Hunan cuisines. They are the best among so many restaurants I have been in the LA area. Will definitely revisit here if I am...

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We had a large group and we were all pleasantly surprised with the quick and friendly service. I highly recommend the salt and pepper fish and the general sao c...

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I have no idea why this place got so many bad reviews. This is hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area, serving truly authentic Szechuan cuis...

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Kraig
06.04.2023 - 13:08

I went to this restaurant for lunch and tried the Dan Dan Mian (spicy minced pork over noodles). I was impressed by the rich flavors of the pork, which included...

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Mandarin Palace presents a diverse range of Chinese cuisine, yet opinions vary widely among diners. Some find the food average, with heavy breading on dishes like the salt and pepper fish and a lack of flavor in their traditional favorites. Others rave about the authentic Szechuan offerings, particularly encouraging adventurous diners to explore the Chinese menu. Quick and friendly service, along with standout dishes like Dan Dan Mian, receive praise, making it a decent stop for those in search of genuine Hunan flavors. Overall, while some remain loyal to their favorite Chinese spots, Mandarin Palace offers moments of culinary delight for the daring.

Sirved
4.0 ★ from 220 reviews

I don't understand why this restaurant has received so many negative reviews. In my opinion, it is one of the top Chinese restaurants in the area, offering trul...

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I visited this restaurant for lunch and decided to try the Dan Dan Mian, which is spicy minced pork served over noodles. I was pleasantly surprised by the rich...

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Doordash
4.6 ★ from 820 reviews

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