Mandarin - Rexburg

WOW!!! As someone from out of town, I am absolutely delighted by this restaurant. I ordered the Western lemon chicken and I can't believe how flaky, tender, and delicious it is. The service was fantastic as well! This is definitely the place to be. I'm still here, and it's still the best. The consistency of their food is impressive!

The venue is small but offers generous portions. It was a bustling Friday night, and the restaurant was crowded with dinner patrons. However, within about 30 minutes, the crowd dwindled down to just two or three tables. Our group consisted of around 10 people, but our waitress managed to keep everyone's orders organized without any issues. She was also open to accommodating our request for separate checks. Additionally, she offered us the option to order from the lunch menu, which features smaller portions and lower prices.

The staff were very friendly, but the food was disappointing and not worth the price. My orange chicken contained small, square pieces of chicken that seemed to have been previously frozen for too long, and the breading didn’t help. I had high hopes for the egg rolls, but I was let down when I saw that they were deep-fried after cooking.

Food is as good as it has always been but the family meals have been reduced to make it not worth going if you're going with kids. Pretty bummed as we used to go here a lot when we lived in Rexburg. The picture is $60 of food minus just the egg rolls.

I'd highly recommend this place. Takes me back to my childhood, feels like visiting a good mom pop shop in Seattle. Their food is excellent! Price is excellent. More than you can eat for less than 15 dollars. The best dishes are the lo mein, potstickers, orange chicken, and Mongolian beef. The Mongolian beef is fantastic if you like a little spice and love mushrooms.