First time trying this place, It was really lovely food that wasn't at all stodgy or oily. Food was really good portion size and delicious. thank you
My wife and I have just finished our Saturday night chinese takeaway. We have always used Mandarin Garden, but this is our first visit since the new owners have taken it over. I can confirm that they are doing an excellent job. The food was fantastic and the portion size was very generous. Guess what I will be having for lunch tomorrow? If you live locally and fancy a Chinese, pop on down to Mandarin Garden. You will not be disappointed.
The Chicken Chow Mein noodles were sticky as though they had been in a fridge, there weren't enough bean sprouts and the chicken was barely visible, small splinters of dark meat. We asked for a meat spring roll but got a vegetarian one. They only take cash too which is inconvenient and a bit suspicious. Won't be going back.
Second time trying this place after moving to the area in 2021 (first time was average but edible), wish I hadn't. The food was tasteless and tasted cheap. Egg fried rice was gross and barely had any egg in. Wife had duck which was overcooked, and at nearly £13 for a quarter was very expensive. My wife vomited and I had a dodgy stomach hours after eating it, which was likely down to the food. The portions were also small compared to other places. Based on the low quality of food, high price, small portions and being cash only to avoid card fees - says to me they strip everything make to make more money. The thing is they will end up going out of business unless they change that mindset.
On entering the establishment noticed that it was very clean and there was a very nice food aroma. This was borne out by a very tasty Chinese takeout. Tasted very natural and wholesome. They were very welcoming and helpful. Just one inconvenience is having to pay by cash. Would nevertheless use again.
We had the burgers on a Saturday evening and they were really good - very tasty fare. It wasn't too busy either which was good, but it was a noisy room. Couldn't work out whether it was the music coming from the speakers or the customers shouting over each other... Anyway, service was good - friendly and relaxed. So if you need something in a hurry, say so when you order.
Nice carvery, have been going there since the carvery started but amazed last time we went that the price had gone up by £2, a bit greedy I think
used always order but not anymore my wife was eating her dinner and had to pull a piece of wire metal out of the rice cut her mouth aswell for the pleasure
Fantastic, reasonably priced food never takes more than 15-20 mins and literally always ready in the alloted time, most often early in fact. Plenty of vegan options (would recommend 98b with 90a) and gluten free ones as well. Friendly staff, always smiling only complaint is that they aren't open for longer. Best takeaway for miles. :)
Mandarin Garden is located at 1 West Way, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 8LD, UK
You can contact Mandarin Garden at +44 1273 324427
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