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Mandarin
Categories: Restaurants Buffets Restaurants Chinese Buffets, Chinese [Edit]
7660 Woodbine Ave.Markham, ON L3R
(905) 479-6000
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Mandarin
7 reviews in English
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Review from Josephine C.
Markham, ON
2/1/2012
Been here quite a few times with friends and coworkers. Mandarin is known for its fresh food but small selection compared to other buffets in Toronto area. This location is definitely just that! Nice decor, waiters speak fluent english, decent buffet food, great for parties and gatherings.
Recommended for a reputable long time Chinese buffet in Markham area! -
Review from Rajendra S.
Ajax, ON
12/20/2011
Recently renovated, it now looks nice. Lunch cost me $25 including a drink and tip. Kind of steep if you ask me.
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Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
12/1/2010
Marginal at best. Attended several functions here. Food quality has declined over time. Pity. Used to be outstanding. Sign of the times.
I would not go here unless you have a large group where you are not paying. There are better options in Markham. The best Mandarin is located in Brampton. It is 2x the size with significantly more seating. The food is consistent vs. rapid preparation @ the woodbine location. Parking @ Woodbine location is a real pain. -
Review from Devan R.
11/13/2009
I had not been to Mandarin in several years, but I told a work colleague I would take him out for lunch and he wanted to hit up Mandarin, so we went. We arrived at 12:40pm and the place was absolutely PACKED, it's somewhat of a miracle we got seated 2m from the buffet table.
Overall the food is not horrendous like I remembered it to be, but it's not great. There are some dishes that taste good, and some that taste awful, so it's a game of hit or miss. As a texture whore I am always satisfied with beef fried rice noodles, probably my favourite dish at the 'Rin. Aside from that the Szechuan chicken tasted good, although it tasted more like a rendition of General Tso. Torpedo shrimps hit my plate a couple times, they are breaded and tasty (with hot/chili sauce) with a nice crunch. For soups they had available the 4 classic asian soups: Hot & sour, chicken corn, wonton and egg drop. I did want to try one of the soups but never got around to it, if I ever go back a bowl of soup will be slayed firstly as the egg drop smelled and looked solid.
I looove sushi, but I didn't even try one piece from their sushi bar. After eating at Tomo Sushi | http://is.gd/4UeMa | I can't eat a.y.c.e. sush anymore, especially not the miniscule low-average quality grade fish there. I know... I am now a sushi snob. However, I was pleased to see that they did have little cute sushi bowls with a soy sauce compartment.
The desert bar is just how you would remember it, tons of fresh fruit, a couple puddings, a few cakes and Jello (no sugar added)! The ice cream bar has at least 15 flavours with the usual peanut, rainbow sprinkles, caramel and chocolate etc toppings.
All in all I did not have a terrible meal at Mandarin, but who knows when I'll be back there again. I'm also not concerned of this review having any negative impact on their business, that place at lunch time is a zoo. -
Review from HK T.
Ottawa, ON
5/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure if it's because I've become accustomed to crappy dirty buffets but I was surprised at how good this place was! The variety included 4 types of soups, crab legs, spicy chicken, and the usual buffet type food. The dessert spread was just as good.
Service was great considering how busy it was. My only complaint was they had tha air conditioning on way too cold considering it was an already cool night. We had to wait about 40 mins for a table butnit was well worth it. Quality and cleanliness was on the up side.
If you're ever in the markham area, definately make the trip down and enjoy if you're in the mood for Chinese buffet. -
Review from Natalie C.
East York, ON
8/11/2011
Great selection of food!! Not my fave Mandarin [my heart totally belongs to the Box Grove one], but I love the fruit selection, along with the ice cream options!
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Review from Mike V.
Mandarin buffet offers a variety of tasty options from sushi to crab legs and steak. The food is always hot and your water glass is never empty. The service is great and the atmosphere is exactly what you are looking for!
