Reviews for Mandarin Garden House in Normal, IL
Wish I could give this 4-5 stars and ordinarily I would except portions of last nights carry-out dinner were very disappointing.... We started off with the sizzling rice soup which had a delicious flavor on a cold winter night. The Mongolian beef and Sweetand Sour shrimp were perfect. However, the eggrolls, were definitely NOT worthy of any stars. Not only were they much smallerthan other eggrolls we can get elsewhere, but the filling resembled the consistency of cat food and nothing was identifiable. The won tons are nothing but a teeny tiny piece of something wrapped in a fried won ton wrapper. Again not worth any stars. Read more
I ordered carry out because that is the only thing they offer. I haven't had Mandarin Garden for quite a awhile and was pretty... excited for it. I went in to get my order and as they read my order back to me it was incorrect. I asked if I could please havethe pot stickers, instead of the wontons, now mind you, I don't know if it was my fault, maybe I ordered the wrong thing when Icalled, or it could have been theirs, I don't know. Either way, what I think was the owner came out to berate me along with thepoor kid at the cash register. It was really uncomfortable. I mean it was a mistake regardless of who made it, I didn't mindwaiting a few more minutes for the pot stickers, but it really must have angered her that I wanted something different. I wasn'tasking for my whole order to be redone, just potstickers instead of wontons. I literally drove from the other end of town tocome get this order. I don't think I was unpleasant or rude at all. I was actually quite apologetic. I ordered $60.00 worth offood, and when I got home we had one container of rice for three meals and the meal containers were half full. I will say, whatwe did get was good, but my god! it was a terrible experience!!!! Read more
Best Mongolian Beef and very good egg rolls but unfortunately it's currently carry out only,if you don't live in the area, it... really sucks! People need to apply for a serving job because that's the hold up on why indoor dining has not started back up!???? Read more
Absolutely love this place. When our children are home, this is their food of choice. My wife and I get take out weekly. It?s... so consistent and delicious. If there were more stars, I would give them. Read more
My wife loves it, especially the almond chicken. I think tolerable at best. The inside is in drastic need of a remodel or at... least a makeover. Usually carry out is at least 30 min. That was once for sizzling rice soup. Soup seriously 30 min wait. Sweet and sour is always an extra charge. Prices are high compared to other locations in town, and just not sure why. All ofthe brown sauce meals taste the same. I think some new items with actual seasoning would help, unless you like bland. Read more
Consistently the best Chinese food in town. The Sunday buffet is an amazing deal with a small but superior selection of food.... The food is always piping hot and delicious. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, and the staff is very professional andfriendly. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed Read more
The food and decor are wonderful here. The wait staff is very friendly as well. My wife and I have not visited in a while, but... will be sure to come here more often. Read more
Pretty standard food quality. Process to get food was efficient. Their prices have changed but there's no way to know what those... prices are unless you "ask" as they don't have a printed menu and the one posted online is not current pricing. Our bill wasabout 20% higher than expected because of this. Read more