Welcome to New Mandarin Garden
New Mandarin Garden in San Clemente, CA is a long-standing Chinese restaurant known for its delicious dishes and friendly service. With a menu full of appetizing options like Cream Cheese Wontons and Wor Wonton Soup, customers rave about the generous portion sizes and flavorful meals. The cozy ambience and modern decor add to the overall dining experience. Customers appreciate the accommodating staff, including owner Linda, who ensures guests feel welcomed. With rave reviews praising the Mongolian beef and variety of options, New Mandarin Garden proves to be a favorite spot for those craving authentic Chinese cuisine.
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111 W Avenida Palizada Ste A San Clemente, CA 92672111 W Avenida Palizada Ste A San Clemente, CA 92672 Hotline: (949) 492-7432
If you're in San Clemente and find yourself craving authentic Chinese cuisine, look no further than New Mandarin Garden. Established over forty years ago, this charming eatery offers a delightful dining experience for breakfast and brunch, where each dish is crafted with care and integrity. Located at 111 W Avenida Palizada Ste A, New Mandarin Garden has earned a reputation for its delicious food, generous portions, and warm hospitality.
The menu features an array of mouthwatering dishes, showcasing the best of Chinese culinary traditions. From the Szechwan Shredded Pork to the Twice Cooked Pork, each pork dish is infused with vibrant flavors and cooked to perfection for just $17.50. For brunch enthusiasts, the Moo Shu Lunch selections—ranging from Moo Shu Vegetables to Moo Shu Shrimp, all priced at $17.75—provide a hearty and satisfying option that pleases any palate.
Dining at New Mandarin Garden isn't just about the food; it’s about the experience. Customers rave about the friendly service, noting that owner Linda and her staff go above and beyond to make diners feel welcome, accommodating unique requests such as bringing pets along. As one local patron, Manny D., mentioned, "Linda’s service was swift and very accommodating with our special FURBALL guest," highlighting the inviting atmosphere that has kept customers returning for decades.
While many guests have praised the Mongolian Beef for its robust flavors and satisfying texture, the Hot Garlic Shrimp and Orange Chicken also stand out, consistently receiving high marks for freshness and taste. Eddie V. noted that everything was “hot, fresh, and delicious,” and many others echo this sentiment, as they explore the diverse offerings with family and friends.
Of course, like any dining experience, there can be occasional missteps. Some reviewers have pointed out that while most dishes shine, the fried rice has room for improvement. However, the generous portions and quality of the other menu items more than make up for this. It’s this combination of comfort, flavor, and community atmosphere that keeps the spirit of New Mandarin Garden thriving.
In a world of fast food and fleeting trends, New Mandarin Garden stands as a beacon of quality and tradition in Orange County. If you're looking for a place that feels like home, offers timeless dishes, and welcomes you back with open arms, you'll find it at New Mandarin Garden.
Come visit or call (949) 492-7432 for a taste of the culinary treasures that have captivated locals and visitors alike for decades!
We stopped here by chance on our way to visit San Diego and can't believe how wonderful our visit was. We didn't have high expectations, but everything was terrific. The ambience is quaint and the decor is modern. The parking in the lit is tough, but we were lucky to find parking. We ordered the Hot Garlic Shrimp, Orange Chicken, Moo goo gai pan and Shrimp with string beans. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious. We highly recommend and are already looking forward to returning.
The food is so tasty and the portion size is huge. The staff are friendly. We love to eat there with the family and try all different dishes. The Mongolian beef is favorite.
Linda, the owner, greeted us with a warm welcome. Apparently New Mandarin Garden restaurant has been around for forty years in San Clemente. I'm not sure if they've been in the same location for forty years but Linda's service was swift and was very accommodating with our special FURBALL guest. The food, as reviewed by many, was delicious and gave us more than a plate full. The restrooms were super clean. Since today was a rainy Easter day we opted to be in an area where Linda had allowed us to have our furball companion be with us. So super nice of the owner and again, so super accommodating! So call ahead (Jason, I think he's Linda's son gave us permission to bring our furball friend with us) to find out if you could bring your furball with you. Other than that if you're looking for good value with lots of food and be able to bring your furball, I think this New Mandarin Garden is one of the best restaurant in San Clemente!
After a couple bad experiences, see previous reviews, I decided to try again since the Yelp reviews were not looking too bad. Here's a quick update. A vast improvement from our last couple of tries. In fact I will try it again in the future because of our more positive experience. We do take out so I can't comment on the sit down service. We had a variety of food including chicken and black bean sauce, mu shoo pork, hot sour soup, egg rolls and fried rice. All but one was very good and large portions. The one that still amazes me is the "fried rice". It is basically white rice with soy sauce. No flavor. I would rate the fried rice at 1 star. Go. Eat Well (except fried rice). HAVE FUN!
This is the BEST CHINESE FOOD IN ORANGE COUNTY!!! I have been in love with this place since 1987. I am always looking for the "Holy Grail" Chinese or Mexican place, and I've found them in this place (and also Las Golondrinas Mexican locations). Now they have one location in Laguna Niguel as well, but I have only eaten there twice, so I can't say if they are up to the San Clemente location standards or not. The Chicken Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Pork/Chicken, and Pork Egg Foo Yung are my all-time faves. The fried rice choices can't be beat either. The appetizers are sublime, as are the soups. The prices have gone up, but the portions are hearty-sized.
The food was really good! We ordered beef with string beans and orange chicken. The amount of food for the price was good. Two dishes was enough for two people, with leftovers to take home. The service was good. The ambiance was quiet, thankfully no blasting music. I was able to talk to my boyfriend as we ate.