Mandarin House

This place has been my go-to Chinese restaurant for 30+ years. It’s so good and. Orbing has changed (in a good way)! The portions are huge; the flavors are delicious; they don’t skimp on the meat/don’t use a bunch of filler veggies; and the service is always so friendly and quick. I just love this place!

Dropped in for lunch. We heard this place can be busy. Lunch is a good time to go. Food was amazing! Better than expected. Thought we would have leftovers, but could not stop eating. Highly recommended. Nelson, GO BLUE

From the moment we stepped into Mandarin House in Bird Rock, La Jolla, we knew we were in for a culinary treat. The cozy and welcoming ambiance set the stage for what was an unforgettable dining experience. We started with the Salt and Pepper Wings and Fried Dumplings. The wings were a perfect blend of crispy and savory, with just the right amount of seasoning to tickle the taste buds. The dumplings were a delightful surprise, golden and crisp on the outside, with a succulent filling that melted in the mouth. The Crispy Duck was a showstopper, cooked to perfection with a crispy skin that gave way to tender, flavorful meat. But the real star of the evening was the Upside-Down Pan Fried Noodles. This dish was a masterful display of textures and flavors, combining perfectly cooked noodles with a mix of savory sauces and fresh ingredients. The service was nothing short of amazing. Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, the server made us feel like honored guests, ensuring that every aspect of our meal was perfect. In summary, Mandarin House is not just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey that delights the senses. Whether you're a local or just passing through Bird Rock, this is a dining experience you don't want to miss. We left with satisfied palates and the promise to ourselves to return soon.

Such a disappointment, we clearly asked for no green onions and no white onions on Mongolian Beef and waiter repeated it back. The cooks must have read it as 'extra green onions and extra white onions' because it was loaded with onions! Waiter offered to take it back after calling him over but who wants to wait for their dish to be re-made while other's food gets cold. Also ordered Shrimp Chow Mein and menu says comes with crispy noodles on top but had to ask for those.

I ordered from here for New Years Day and picked it up quickly. The Lemon 🍋 Chicken 🐔 was delicious, and the Sweet and Sour Chicken 🐔 was great. Mandarin House used to have a location in Bankers Hill that my wife and I used to love ordering from when we were dating so to learn of and order from here again brought back great memories because the food was as good as we remembered it.