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Mandarin Restaurant

Restaurant Meal takeaway Family restaurant Chinese restaurant Sushi restaurant Asian restaurant Buffet restaurant Delivery service Canadian restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Pickering


Address

1725 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 4L9, Canada

Website

www.mandarinrestaurant.com

Contact

+1 905-619-1000

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.3K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Souvik G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ever since we moved to Pickering this place had been on our hitlist and finally we managed to get the appetite for going to the Pickering location of Mandarin. The staff here were very friendly to us. We had a great array of soups, appetizers main course and desserts to choose from. I absolutely endulged in the different types of seafood and meats in various chinese recipes. The desserts at the end were amazing as well. A great place for a big dinner, but make sure to carry an appetite.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin C. 3 months ago on Google • 273 reviews New
    its been a while since i been to a buffet shop , food was fresh and delicious both for me and my wife, Even though some of the food is old classis , this time it felt came straight out of a wok freshy made, We enjoyed all the items Server were very attentive and courteous, prices has gone up. but the quality and items of food is well worth it .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colette (Colette K. 4 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    I came here for my Grandma's birthday for dinner, and we were the first people to arrive for dinner hours. So it was quite empty, but it worked in our favor as it was getting crowded over time. The service was nice at first, but I believe they were getting a bit stressed out later as it was getting busier, and it was a Friday night. For the quality of the food, it was decent for the price, and the ambiance is always nice and cozy, especially for family occasions. This is my first visit to the pickering location as well, so I will be coming here again with more family.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Erosha A. 5 months ago on Google • 232 reviews
    For Thanksgiving 2023, we headed to Mandarin, and surprisingly, we were seated promptly without having made reservations. Overall, my impression of the food was that it was satisfactory, with a few notable disappointments, such as the fried rice, roast turkey, and New York cheesecake – these dishes lacked the expected "wow" factor in terms of taste. Although the selection was varied, I tried a little bit of many items, yet none of them truly wowed me. The highlights of the meal were the mandarin oranges and peaches in the salad, the butternut squash soup, and the garlic bread with bruschetta. Interestingly, these were more like snack or appetizer items. While the occasion and the company made the dinner special, in terms of variety, taste, and price, there are restaurants with more compelling selections. Nevertheless, I must commend David and Annie for their exceptional customer service, which added to our overall dining experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anjana Regi A. 1 year ago on Google
    Second time coming here. The staff are very friendly and even some of the customers went out of their way to take family photos for us. This place is a buffet so make sure you empty your stomach before arriving 😂 Food is delicious too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean R. 1 year ago on Google
    My family and I booked Mandarin to hold my grandmother's 90th birthday party back in May. The staff and management were amazing. They were so helpful, inviting us to come in to view the private room that we could use, and spent quite a bit of time with us in person and on the phone answering questions. They were very accommodating with allowing us to come early to set up, and were very prompt and attentive throughout the entire meal, taking drink orders and clearing plates quickly. We were so happy we picked Mandarin Pickering to hold our event. We did a Saturday lunch and the price was extremely reasonable. Thank you Francis, Gloria, Danny, and I'm sorry I forget the name of the other manager that helped us on the day of because we were so busy (Keith perhaps?). Your service, the way you welcomed us and helped our family made this a very special occasion for us. We will definitely be holding future events here :)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food as always never a bummer time here. Kinda sad that the crème brûlée is not burnt on top and I asked to torch and they still didn’t do it properly sigh.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristal E. 4 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Came here for lunch with my family. Food was amazing one of the best Mandarins I’ve been too. It was very busy as well. No line ups. Service was fast. Our server was very friendly. I would like to come back when I’m in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roland E. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a family dinner here. Everything was perfect! Food was excellent and served very quickly. Staff was very helpful, efficient and professional. The smaller dish servings let us taste more items from the menu. Plenty of space between other patrons. Only 4 people per table as per COVID regulations. Total bill for 18 of us was just under $700.00. We had so much left over. Would reccomend this to friends and co workers.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Account O. 1 month ago on Google • 212 reviews New
    Our server was really kind and pleasant. Majority of the food was good. The prime rib was excellent. The fresh egg rolls and egg tarts were amazing. The man serving the prime rib was so friendly. For dessert, the creme brule was fantastic. The sesame balls were burnt and overcooked. A fish in the tank behind our table died so that was a bummer.

  • 5/5 Janakan C. 1 year ago on Google
    My family has been coming here for many years for many functions. We always enjoy coming to this location. We had the pleasure of Alice as our server. She is an amazing server and host. The food was great and fresh! Overall my experience at this Mandarin location exceeds my restaurant expectations and standards. I highly recommend this location.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane O. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to eat your fill of Canadian-style Chinese Food, you can eat all you want of spring rolls, sweet and sour spare ribs, sweet and sour chicken balls, beef with broccoli, and much more at the Mandarin's buffet. The quality is better than most places, and the vast selection is second to none! There is something for everyone here, including roast beef and pizza for people who'd rather skip the Chinese. My favourites include spring rolls, torpedo shrimp, garlic fried spinach and pepper steak. For the sweets lover, the dessert table has a plethora of multicultural delights, ranging from traditional sesame cookies to creme brulee. Very clean, and food trays are changed regularly, keeping everything fresh-tasting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L H. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great experience!! No, there's no buffet, but the "small eats" alternative is such a creative way to get the same effect. The tables are very well spaced, with lots of distance in between. The service is fast and friendly, and the staff go the extra mile. We will definitely be back!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary L. 4 months ago on Google • 183 reviews
    After covid, this is the only time I went to a Mandarin restaurant and I was very happy coz I ate all my favorites in one setting. We were full and happy. Would recommend to anyone craving for all you can eat restaurant.

  • 5/5 Karen Z. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Went to Mandarin for my birthday dinner and was incredibly pleased with the atmosphere and food! Very relaxing atmosphere, perfect for dining with family and friends. The food was fresh and served hot, and there were so many options to choose from. The dessert options were also high quality made from high quality ingredients. I highly recommend going to mandarin for any occasion!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chantelle L. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My mom and I have been coming to the Pickering Mandarin for 20+ years. The atmosphere is always excellent, the staff is always so nice and polite, the food is always delicious and wonderful. It’s always an amazing experience to go and whenever we leave, we long to return. Thanks for the decades of great memories Mandarin Pickering! ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharry B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to host a family event like an anniversary or birthday. Staff are attentive and helpful. Food is delicious and fresh and replenished often. 5 stars!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Latheep P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my 2nd time visit here. The servers are really nice. Very accommodating and very nice, server always ask if we need something whenever he comes on our table. They always clear plate after you eat. Food is good, service is good and ambiance is good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rosemary p. 2 years ago on Google
    We arrived for our 1130 lunch reservation, everyone was very pleasant and genuinely seemed happy to be there working. Not all of the dishes were out at the stations, because they had just opened, when they did bring the food it was super hot and fresh! They have sanitizer and food handling gloves at the entrance to each pair of dining rooms. You are encouraged to wear a/pair of gloves to handle the food scoops/tongs. They frequently swap out the serving utensils as well. We all (family of 6, including 4 kids ranging 2-13 yrs) really enjoyed our meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allan A. 1 year ago on Google
    I went with my family for a birthday dinner, and I had two great servers. I always find the staff to be very kind, observant and hard-working. It was a lovely experience and they treated me and my family well and were attentive. There was a great food selection also. I would like to recognize Alice and Sylvia for all the great energy and hard work as well. It warmed my heart to receive a birthday cupcake and song :) Thank you so very much. Thank you Mandarin.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicolette B. 1 year ago on Google
    ★ Fantastic Staff, Ambience & Flavors! ★ DEFINITELY worth every "nickel" :-> LIFE HACK = If you can execute the time management task of making a PHONE CALL RESERVATION (#OldSchool), you can save more money by going for LUNCH instead of dinner! #EveryDollarCounts #YoSoyNikki
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this Mandarin. Service is excellent. Over the last two years this became my choice for take out. Service is fast and staff is very pleasant. Recommended for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience! Customer service, food quality, atmosphere are all very good. This is one of the few restaurants around that understands customer service. My family has visited many times and everything is consistently good. Manager, Francis, is always around to solve any issues. Highly recommended. My thanks to the management and staff. Esam
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gopikrishna K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is good. The service is always great. Pleasant experience. 😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 2 years ago on Google
    Where do I begin? They went above and beyond. Everyone was great as always, the food was perfectly hot, tasty and cooked to perfection. We went because they are always great and always clean and somehow they did better. Great value and very enjoyable. I was impressed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 linda m. 2 years ago on Google
    Mandarin has often been our go to take out on Friday nights. We love the food, it's always freshly made. Recently we placed an order took it home and to our surprise was not what we ordered. We called right away and the order was incorrectly punched in, just a human error. Ken was very gracious and offered to deliver the entire meal, even though it was just part of the order. Thank you Ken for the hospitality and great customer service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M J. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been to other Mandarin locations in Scarborough, North York and Ottawa, but this is the best I've seen. My family and I had a very pleasant experience there, start to finish. Restaurant's staff were very polite and helpful. The food was hot and fresh. Everything we tried was tasty. The place was clean and the atmosphere was fantastic, although it was a busy night. Will definitely go back there soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fernanda R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, tasty food, good prices ♡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 May Z. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mandarin restaurant in Pickering, and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food, without a doubt, was absolutely delicious, and the freshness of the ingredients truly set this restaurant apart. The customer service was exceptional, we felt welcomed and valued which made the dining experience more enjoyable. The atmosphere was perfect and created a pleasant environment that enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adelaide 2 years ago on Google
    First time back since re-opening and everything was great! the service was amazing from calling and booking our reservation to our waitress. Good safety measures in place as well! will come back :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharry B. 1 year ago on Google
    Always pleased with everything at Mandarin. Ample food, continuous refilling of food at buffet. Great place to celebrate an occasion. Staff friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pam k. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the service it was very nice. Very clean and professional. We were well taken cared of.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly staff, and very good with observing the COVID protocols
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lynn P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Lunch staff all masking which is a plus. Well decorated for Christmas. Would recommend making reservations for Pickering over the Holidays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 DAN H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have ordered from this location many times over the years. As they manage their own deliveries, food is always fresh even though delivery would often take up to an hour. I ordered $80 worth of food this week. There was major cross contamination. Most likely from a cooking surface. Almost every dish had a very strong taste of fish or seafood. To be clear, there should have been none as none of my dishes contained any seafood or shellfish. As this amount of food is enough to feed me for days, this was very disappointing. This last experience definitely left a bad taste in my mouth!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TH3LOV3YOUD3SIR3 J. 1 year ago on Google
    We recently moved to the area and been to this location 3x before and Alice has been out best experience thus far. Very friendly, consistent and always refilled our drinks in a timely manner. Alice and Shawn work well together as a team. Both very attentive. Overall great experience. 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leo Twin F. 2 years ago on Google
    It is an amazing place, open buffet, all you can eat! Delicious food, amazing service, great location! I loved the aquarium fish and the free bday picture! Oh and the fortune cookies are a sweet and creative addition at the end! Highly Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Avelino I. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Service great. Sylvia took very good care of us. Great variety of foods. They’re hot and savory. Free if it’s your birthday month, with 3 paying adults.

  • 3/5 Wolfe F. 2 years ago on Google
    It's missing variety and quality with food and taste .. it has the potential to be better.

  • 4/5 Rebecca F. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, excellent service and our waitress Alice was the best! A little different with safety protocols but it was not busy and staff were very helpful

  • 5/5 Jay n. 2 years ago on Google
    Ohh how much I missed you my sweet spare ribs

  • 5/5 Jie L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious, the prime beef was very good and I also like the alcohol drinks.

  • 5/5 RASHA Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food great place. My kids love it

  • 5/5 Murwan E. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible service! Definitely the best location to visit! Been going here for the last 20 years with families/friends and still coming😎 The food is always fresh & the place is always packed! I’d definitely keep coming back!🙌🏽

  • 5/5 Mary 1 year ago on Google
    We had our Family Christmas here this evening. 20 adults and 8 children. Food was great, hospitality was wonderful but best of all was our server. "David" at the Pickering location was the best server we could have ask for. So kind, polite, quick to bring us drinks and whatever we needed. He laughed with us, was great with the kids and helped us with the kiddies gifts. You have a real asset in David. Thank you and Happy New Year. The Blanchards

  • 5/5 Jana P. 1 year ago on Google
    Mandarin has been a staple throughout my childhood. I haven’t been here in ages…literally. The taste is exactly as I remember it. I find people have the wrong idea about buffets. It’s not somewhere you go to fill yourself up and waddle on out but rather a place to have a variety of flavour (already part of the package price). The manager was super outgoing and staff were friendly. Most of all things looked clean and sanitized with plenty of options to adhere to safety protocols. My favourite thing to do is to make my own soup. I take the the hot n’ sour and add beef strips. If you’re not making your own soup, you’re missing out. The hot towels treatment is great. I’m so happy they continue this part of the experience.

  • 4/5 Nazmul K. 2 years ago on Google
    First Time here. Very pleasant service. Restaurant was clean and flooded all the COVID protocols. Feel safe to eat here. Great job guys.keep it up. Will be back again.

  • 5/5 Michelle Renwick W. 2 years ago on Google
    I was wondering how they were going to work the buffet in the times of Covid, but they have many sanitary practices added now. I'm glad I can still enjoy my buffet dining.

  • 4/5 Rosemarie D. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good as always. Was impressed with the cleanliness and how they had you use gloves to serve yourself at the buffet. Very helpful to our group and we're quick to clear finished plates and show us where things were. We will be back!

  • 5/5 RICARDO C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is really good ,good taste I really enjoyed. It's not a crowded place

  • 3/5 Jorge R. 2 years ago on Google
    The quality of their food has declined. We found a fly in the California roll and the clams were not cleaned. Needless to say I could not eat the clams. Service remains good as their people try to provide the best service possible.

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good spread. Much better than I expected.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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