I had high hopes for this place! Reviews that I read seemed to be very positive, especially about the food. My experience was not good. First, the place was dirty, bathrooms looked like a truck-stop and my overall impression was YUCK! I should have turned around and walked out however, I ordered online and didn’t want the place to be left holding the bag of my food! Drove back to my hotel, hoping reviews about the FOOD were going to be correct. Not the case!! Nothing about what I ordered was “good.” Mildly edible and in some cases just tossed in the trash. I hate to be so negative about an independent business but, come on!!! Food prices are high, the least you could do as put out really tasty, fresh food and finally . . . Clean the place up!!!
Tay
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January 18, 2026
I am honestly shocked this place is still in business after what my family went through. They walked in expecting a normal meal and ended up dealing with one of the rudest waiters they have ever encountered. When they politely sent back a dish they did not like, instead of fixing the situation, the waiter got loud, defensive, and acted like my family had committed some crime by not wanting disgusting food. According to my family, the waiter even threatened to call the police if they did not pay for food they never touched. Imagine trying to have a family meal and being threatened over a plate of nasty food. It is ridiculous and embarrassing for any restaurant to allow that kind of behavior from their staff.
My family also noticed that other tables were treated completely normally, while they got eye rolls, sarcastic comments, and an overall nasty attitude from the waiter. They left feeling judged and uncomfortable, like they were being singled out for no reason at all. Whether it was personal bias or just terrible customer service, the whole thing was gross and unacceptable. Restaurants are supposed to make people feel welcome, not attacked and disrespected.
And to make it even worse, the food itself was absolutely awful. Even if the service had been decent, the food still would have been a disappointment. The dishes my family actually tried were bland, greasy, and looked like they came from a microwave instead of a real kitchen. Nothing had flavor, nothing tasted fresh, and everything was overpriced. So not only did my family get treated horribly, they were forced to pay for food that tasted terrible and food they did not even eat.
My family walked out upset, uncomfortable, and still hungry, which is the complete opposite of what a restaurant is supposed to offer. If this is how the staff behaves when someone sends a plate back, the management clearly does not care about customer service or basic hospitality. The entire experience made it obvious that this place values power-tripping employees more than satisfied customers.
Based on my family’s experience, this restaurant is a complete joke. The service is rude, the food is disgusting, and the overall energy is terrible. There are plenty of places that actually care about their customers and do not embarrass themselves like this. Save your time, your money, and your dignity and eat literally anywhere else.
Doctorisin
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August 26, 2024
So, I went in with my family to have an evening dinner. I've been here before, and the food is always great. My experience this time was less than welcoming. One server, and she was the just all over the place. Taking our orders took a while. We had our 11 month old with us and as HOT plates came in she thought it be great to set them now near or around the baby I had to personally grab some from her and place them more to the center of our table. Trying to even get her attention was a chore, and I even got up myself to grab some napkins and utensils. The food was great, but I can't lie there, but service needs help. Almost felt I should've stepped in and started serving other patrons that started coming in. Other than that, next time, we will order Togo. FYI order a head of time they do take a min.
Tyler Hardge
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January 18, 2026
I was severely disappointed with my recent visit. The orange chicken tasted bad and very bland, soggy, and lacking any real flavor. On top of that, the service was poor. We weren't served water in cups; instead, we had to get up and pour it ourselves. This made us feel unwelcome and ignored. Overall, the food and service were both below expectations, and I won't be returning. To make matters worse, the waiter was rude and dismissive when I voiced my concerns, which made the entire meal even more unpleasant.
Rick Lupert
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April 01, 2023
With so many generic Chinese Food restaurants all over town...all over every town really, we found Mandarin Wong, albeit in a mostly non-descript atmosphere, to be among the better options in terms of the actual food!
They had plenty for vegetarians including "Lemon Tofu" which we hadn't had any kind of version of since before we were vegetarians. It tasted just like we remembered, albeit with tofu instead of chicken or beef.
We also had veggie egg rolls (good), and Fried Rice as an upgrade to the rice that came with the food we ordered. (It's a basic fried rice with no vegetables in it but it tasted good.)
My wife was happy with her "Buddha's Feast" which came with a generous amount of tofu and vegetables, and the egg flower soup she ordered was swimming with a generous amount of eggs and tasted good too.
We appreciate a place that has many vegetarian options and thought, among the vast array of Chinese Food options nearby or anywhere, Mandarin Wong is a good go-to for basic Chinese food offerings that we would happily try again.
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I had high hopes for this place! Reviews that I read seemed to be very positive, especially about the food. My experience was not good. First, the place was dirty, bathrooms looked like a truck-stop and my overall impression was YUCK! I should have turned around and walked out however, I ordered online and didn’t want the place to be left holding the bag of my food! Drove back to my hotel, hoping reviews about the FOOD were going to be correct. Not the case!! Nothing about what I ordered was “good.” Mildly edible and in some cases just tossed in the trash. I hate to be so negative about an independent business but, come on!!! Food prices are high, the least you could do as put out really tasty, fresh food and finally . . . Clean the place up!!!
I am honestly shocked this place is still in business after what my family went through. They walked in expecting a normal meal and ended up dealing with one of the rudest waiters they have ever encountered. When they politely sent back a dish they did not like, instead of fixing the situation, the waiter got loud, defensive, and acted like my family had committed some crime by not wanting disgusting food. According to my family, the waiter even threatened to call the police if they did not pay for food they never touched. Imagine trying to have a family meal and being threatened over a plate of nasty food. It is ridiculous and embarrassing for any restaurant to allow that kind of behavior from their staff. My family also noticed that other tables were treated completely normally, while they got eye rolls, sarcastic comments, and an overall nasty attitude from the waiter. They left feeling judged and uncomfortable, like they were being singled out for no reason at all. Whether it was personal bias or just terrible customer service, the whole thing was gross and unacceptable. Restaurants are supposed to make people feel welcome, not attacked and disrespected. And to make it even worse, the food itself was absolutely awful. Even if the service had been decent, the food still would have been a disappointment. The dishes my family actually tried were bland, greasy, and looked like they came from a microwave instead of a real kitchen. Nothing had flavor, nothing tasted fresh, and everything was overpriced. So not only did my family get treated horribly, they were forced to pay for food that tasted terrible and food they did not even eat. My family walked out upset, uncomfortable, and still hungry, which is the complete opposite of what a restaurant is supposed to offer. If this is how the staff behaves when someone sends a plate back, the management clearly does not care about customer service or basic hospitality. The entire experience made it obvious that this place values power-tripping employees more than satisfied customers. Based on my family’s experience, this restaurant is a complete joke. The service is rude, the food is disgusting, and the overall energy is terrible. There are plenty of places that actually care about their customers and do not embarrass themselves like this. Save your time, your money, and your dignity and eat literally anywhere else.
So, I went in with my family to have an evening dinner. I've been here before, and the food is always great. My experience this time was less than welcoming. One server, and she was the just all over the place. Taking our orders took a while. We had our 11 month old with us and as HOT plates came in she thought it be great to set them now near or around the baby I had to personally grab some from her and place them more to the center of our table. Trying to even get her attention was a chore, and I even got up myself to grab some napkins and utensils. The food was great, but I can't lie there, but service needs help. Almost felt I should've stepped in and started serving other patrons that started coming in. Other than that, next time, we will order Togo. FYI order a head of time they do take a min.
I was severely disappointed with my recent visit. The orange chicken tasted bad and very bland, soggy, and lacking any real flavor. On top of that, the service was poor. We weren't served water in cups; instead, we had to get up and pour it ourselves. This made us feel unwelcome and ignored. Overall, the food and service were both below expectations, and I won't be returning. To make matters worse, the waiter was rude and dismissive when I voiced my concerns, which made the entire meal even more unpleasant.
With so many generic Chinese Food restaurants all over town...all over every town really, we found Mandarin Wong, albeit in a mostly non-descript atmosphere, to be among the better options in terms of the actual food! They had plenty for vegetarians including "Lemon Tofu" which we hadn't had any kind of version of since before we were vegetarians. It tasted just like we remembered, albeit with tofu instead of chicken or beef. We also had veggie egg rolls (good), and Fried Rice as an upgrade to the rice that came with the food we ordered. (It's a basic fried rice with no vegetables in it but it tasted good.) My wife was happy with her "Buddha's Feast" which came with a generous amount of tofu and vegetables, and the egg flower soup she ordered was swimming with a generous amount of eggs and tasted good too. We appreciate a place that has many vegetarian options and thought, among the vast array of Chinese Food options nearby or anywhere, Mandarin Wong is a good go-to for basic Chinese food offerings that we would happily try again.