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Mandarette

Mandarette Chinese Café is home to authentic Chinese cooking and faithful neighborhood patrons.

Our food is based on traditional Chinese dishes with a modern twist. Customers dine beneath the elegant, goldplated ceiling while enjoying traditional Chinese cooking with a California touch. Mandarette constantly updates its menus, so try our ever evolving chef specials – recipes derive from various parts of China. Explore our signature dishes such as the Strawberry Shrimp, Pan Fried String Beans, Garlic Noodle or Ginger Brown Rice and you will not be disappointed!

In business for over twenty years, our establishment remains true to its original mission; treat the customers as you would treat your family.
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9 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
(9 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 9 reviews
5 stars
(1)
4 stars
(4)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(7)
  • fit for foodies(3)
  • good for groups(1)
  • kid-friendly(1)
  • late-night find(1)
  • special occasion(1)
Mandarette Reviews List
Review 1 for Mandarette
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

green beans

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"always good.
have always loved that their green beans are cooked so they taste fresh and not mushy, and make you want vegetables.
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Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Mandarette
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not as good as past visits

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Something went wrong this time at Mandarette. New management? The food was just ok. It's usually really good. Might try again."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2005
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Review 3 for Mandarette
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

What was once great is now fading..

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I've been going to Mandarette for years and have noticed the past few times that the service is declining. Last night 4 of us went for dinner and: 1 person had to ask for lemon for her tea 3 times; 1 tried to order a drink and asked the waiter about it and he explained every other drink except the one my friend was pointing to on the menu; I had to ask 3 times for my white rice; then we had to ask twice for the bill."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mandarette
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Reliably good.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Scallion pancakes and pan fried green beans are the best! We also tried the chicken shu-mai tonight and liked them a lot."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mandarette
Based on the average of (5) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
2.8 / 5
(Good) 2.8 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate