Menu - The Mandarin Chef

Having never written a restaurant review before, I feel compelled to do so now. The takeout experience today was disappointing, with six dishes that had no rede... read more Having never written a restaurant review before, I feel compelled to do so now. The takeout experience today was disappointing, with six dishes that had no redeeming qualities. From inedible deep-fried prawn balls to a chicken and sweetcorn soup lacking in both chicken and sweetcorn, and duck with pineapple mixed with garden peas and dry chow mein, the meal was a letdown. The BBQ ribs were served without sauce but overloaded with onions. If we hadn't been so disheartened by the lack of quality, we would have returned the food to the restaurant. The team really needs to reevaluate the standard of their food offerings.

I called the restaurant on Father's Day afternoon but they were closed, so I kept trying until I got through at 5:30pm. They agreed to seat us immediately, so I... read more I called the restaurant on Father's Day afternoon but they were closed, so I kept trying until I got through at 5:30pm. They agreed to seat us immediately, so I arrived at 5:40pm with my three children and 80-year-old mother. We waited for 5 minutes at the sign to be seated, but then an older staff member walked past us without any acknowledgment and answered the phone. I was disappointed by the lack of basic manners, especially when we were planning to spend around £150 on dinner. We decided to leave as this attitude was not for us.