Oh my goodness this place does not disappoint! This little bitty restaurant puts out very big flavors and large portions! The service is fantastic, fast and friendly! I’d been craving Asian food and it hit the spot perfectly with enough left overs for a whole other meal! If we lived close by we would definitely be regulars!
Always great miss living so close but always worth the drive for amazing food
From Chicago and know good Chinese. This one is great and has a wonderful staff. Been in business for 33 years and it shows. Knows customers by name.
Always good Chinese food and a very friendly staff. It's a local restaurant and a lot of "locals" visit here.
Debi Kachevas Bennecke
+5
My Family & I are regular patrons at Mandarin King in North Laguna Beach,CA (6 years) for Shelly. She introduced us . Yummy Food! Highly Recommend 👍🏼
Only complaint is when we bring a large group the Sizzling Rice Soup is limited... ( very little Rice ) Great Service!!!!
Great food.
Have been given great reviews from friends, went last night. The reviews where correct
I've been a regular for 27 years. Great food, friendly service. Feels like home. Glenn and Priscilla are lovely people.
I love the food - I get it for my wife's birthday every year. Easy to get take-out. It's all good! And friendly!.
Douglas Miller, Laguna Beach
Amazing service with super friendly staff. Also, those cream cheese wontons doe.
Great food, great service. What else do you need??
FOOD WAS SECOND - BEING WITH FAMILY AND YEAR'S OLD TRADITION IS UNBEATABLE. MISSED THOSE WHO COULDN'T MAKE IT THIS YEAR.
Had lunch at MK after reading good reviews yesterday. Every expectation was exceeded by this gem of a restaurant. When a Chinese restaurant can deliver great food, friendly & caring service, clean environment, all at a good value - it is a rarity! Everything is cooked fresh and each sauce has its own distinctive flavor as described in the menu, unlike other restaurants that use the same 2or3 basic sauces on everything. MK does gluten-free dishes exceptionally well too! After 30+ years in business the owners have not rested on their laurels. We are fans for life😘
We had a great dinner after googling to find out the best place for Chinese food since we are from out of town. And we dine at many restaurants. The service was great..Erin the tall young gentleman was super friendly-you can tell he loves his job and took great care of us. We definitely would go back for another meal.
Excellent flavors. This homey, friendly place serves up really good food. The Kung Pao chicken has quite a garlic kick as well as a hint of ginger. It's loaded with chicken and peanuts. The pork with hot garlic sauce was also very good -- again, a healthy aroma of garlic and a little heat. You won't find entrees overloaded with cornstarch at Mandarin King.
Skip the eggrolls -- didn't like the wrappings -- too much like spring rolls.
I will be back to try other dishes.
Tim does not know what he is talking about... as far as I see he is hating on the Mandarin King for their great successes, this place is delicious and well priced, definitely visit this restaurant if u can... They even cook to order!
Excellent food, nice staff. Hometown atmosphere
Good food. Had a great dinner with the peppery House Chicken. Not too spicy, but the white pepper gave it a great boost of warm taste.
This is my new fav place for Chinese! Awesome service--my iced tea would be refilled before it was even half way gone--now THAT'S service! :) Food: on a 1-10 scale is an 11!
Just amazing, very kind and friendly staff, they knew most customers by name, like friends, hugs and smiles, the food was very good, Mongolian beef and house Chow Mein are delicious. They keep the place clean and there is a relaxing ambiance overall.
Mandarin King has been around forever and they do a great job. They have a large menu, but honestly, everything is tasty. My spouse and I have been going there for years and it’s consistently good. I’m a big fan of the sizzling rice soup, the house special chicken, fried rice and lo mein. Great for takeout, but if you have a chance to dine in it’s really cozy and they take good care of you.
Such a rare find these days... Great Chinese food! This place manages to pull it off! So much better than some of the stuff I've had in China Town in the big city. Everything is made fresh! And you can taste it! Can't remember the last time I tasted a freshly julienned piece of ginger in my Chinese food. This is how Chinese food is supposed to be. Their lunch specials are great and come with fried rice, soup and a fried chicken wing. Very reasonably priced. Two people can get out of here with a lunch bill under $25. You can tell the locals love this place and the take out business was booming. The interior is a little dated but the bathrooms are clean and food is top notch. Highly recommended.
Exactly what we were looking for - fresh, friendly, and delicious. We had the orange peel beef and it was light, crispy, and tangy. We paired it with some egg fried rice, and vegetable lo mein. The staff were attentive and kind. Great experience!
Wow, talk about authentic good Chinese food. This place blows all big chain Chinese restaurants away. This place is a must. The staff is friendly and service was extremely fast.
Some of the best food and best people you will ever find! When we lived in California we would go all the time, this is the best Chinese food that we have experienced in any state! The owners are frequently there and they too are very good people. Even though we no longer live in California, we go back frequently and immediately had back to experience the great food and people.
The food was delicious the service was friendly . You must try the plum wine!the only set back is the hard to find parking.
From out of town. Native New Yorker, no other place i thought could fry rice like new york. I was wrong! Mandarin King knocks it out of the Park! Not only there rice but there entrées! Wow! I suggest the orange peel beef. Staff is amazing and friendly. My son has a soy and peanut allergy, they did everything in there power to accommodate. If i am ever in these neck of the woods i will definitely return!
Amazing food, great service. A must stop for us anytime we’re in town!
Whenever I am slightly near the area, I place an order. BEST WonTon ever. Especially if you are sick!
Excellent service. Food and hot tea were comforting. Exactly what we were looking for that day. Everyone there seemed local. Inside was cozy and nostalgic. We ordered the beef and broccoli and chicken lo mein.
The food was amazing, please try the honey walnut shrimp (best I’ve ever had). Excellent customer service and a comfortable atmosphere. Would recommend to a friend and anyone looking for Chinese cuisine.
Honey walnut shrimp is good and enough for two. It’s a heavy meal. Staff is very attentive.
Super nice owners & staff! Usually order to go; food is always hot, fresh & tasty. Terrific local business to support!
Ordered Barbecue pork and snow peas. It was okay, but just okay. My friend ordered the szechwan chicken which was delicious.
Amazing and authentic Chinese food, a hidden gem has been found in Laguna Beach, California. This is family owned and operated since the 80s. With food this good, it is no wonder they have made it this long! Fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. Say goodbye to Americanize gelatinous junk and hello to deliciousness 😋
Great food and wonderful service. Definitely a go-to for a delicious meal when I’m in Laguna.
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