Mandarin-Our main cuisine, Mandarin style, is also known as Beijing style, and is the most popular Chinese cuisine we offer. Hunan-This style of Chinese cuisine is known for fresh aromas and delicious flavor combinations. Mandarin Garden House, based in Normal, Illinois is a full service Chinese restaurant offering Mandarin food.
We also serve Szechuan and Hunan style dishes. We offer both carry out and dine-in options so visit us today for authentic Chinese cuisine. It is our pleasure to welcome you as our guest of the Mandarin Garden House. We specialize in Peking styled Mandarin dishes which will fascinate you into the realm of the best relish of Northern China.
We also serve Szechuan and Hunan style dishes. We offer both carry out and dine-in options so visit us today for authentic Chinese cuisine. It is our pleasure to welcome you as our guest of the Mandarin Garden House. We specialize in Peking styled Mandarin dishes which will fascinate you into the realm of the best relish of Northern China.
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Satisfy your craving for authentic Chinese food at Mandarin Garden House in Normal, Illinois. Visit our Chinese restaurant today and try the buffet or place your order and it will be prepared for you in just minutes. Our Sunday buffet offers a variety of soups, appetizers, fried rice, orange chicken, and chicken and vegetable dishes.
Reviews (25)
Liz Rogers
Dec 15, 2021
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S. Voltz
Nov 21, 2021
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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 have the 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 I called, 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 the poor kid at the cash register. It was really uncomfortable. I mean it was a mistake regardless
Melissa Harris
Nov 21, 2021
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Christine Peterson
Oct 25, 2021
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Emilee S.
Oct 07, 2021
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We've been a customer for years but will no longer be. We got our regular fried rice and Mongolian beef last night for our anniversary. It tasted horrible, color and texture was off too. We called but they had already closed. We called today once they opened to ask for a refund and they are refusing to refund us since we didn't leave a voicemail last night and already tossed the food away. They want us to bring the food back today to prove and get a refund. Owner/manager was very rude, arguing with us that the order was cooked properly because no one else complained and hung up on me
Tom Brokaw
Sep 23, 2021
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Raabz B.
Jul 17, 2021
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So we had been ordering from this place regularly- if not weekly then every other week. Initially we thought wow really good food.. but it seems the quality is taking a nose dive- not to mention a really really arrogant manager. So what happened was I literally called and asked for the exact same order i ordered last time. One of the dishes was beef with Chinese vegetables. I asked for less sauce since one time when i ordered this dish it was like 60% sauce. So today i open it and at least 1/3 of the box is empty. And also, still tons of sauce. I called to let them know, thinking theyd at least
Gina G.
Jul 08, 2021
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Very disappointed with spending almost $50 for below average food and smaller dinner portions. I ordered the shrimp toast as an appetizer, which was very greasy! I also ordered multiple sizzling rice soups, which where bland and a couple of grains of rice included. I also order some other main dishes which came with one small order of rice to share for multiple meals. The main dishes where very slimy, absolutely no seasoning and mushy. The food was unappealing I had to throw most of it away. What a waste of $50! Not to mention I have a headache now. The girl who handed out the food at the
Anna K.
Apr 30, 2021
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First time eating here and I WILL be back!! I tried their spicy general tso's chicken and sizzling rice soup and it did not disappoint! They weren't open for dining but ordering and pick up was a seamless experience. The two ladies that checked me out were amazing as well, so kind, polite, and friendly. Very pleased overall!
Marilyn Sloan-Couch
Mar 18, 2021
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Shara A.
Jul 20, 2020
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Matt A.
Jul 10, 2020
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This is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Illinois. I've traveled wide and far and have not found anything better.
The hot oil, Mongolian Beef, and Chicken with Chinese Vegetables are out of this world.
Not to mention this business has been in BloNo for over 20 years now.
The family that owns and operates this place is fantastic. Coming back as many times as possible.
The hot oil, Mongolian Beef, and Chicken with Chinese Vegetables are out of this world.
Not to mention this business has been in BloNo for over 20 years now.
The family that owns and operates this place is fantastic. Coming back as many times as possible.
Craig L.
May 27, 2020
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Walking into Mandarin Garden is like walking back into the 1980s or '90s. That's not a bad thing. I'm simply saying Mandarin Garden is an old style Chinese restaurant. The food is good (best Mongolian beef around), the wait staff friendly, the tea hot, and the atmosphere comfortable. I enjoy dining here and will be back.
Natalie L.
May 26, 2020
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The best Chinese restaurant I've ever had. My family has been eating here for over 10 years and it has never disappointed. The prices may be high but it is WELL worth it. You pay for quality. If you're looking for cheap Chinese that you can get anywhere else, this isn't for you. But if you want fresh delicious and authentic Chinese, this is it.
The sizzling rice is so good each person in my family gets their own "Soup for 2".
The pork egg rolls are incredible and crispy, never had any as good.
The sizzling rice is so good each person in my family gets their own "Soup for 2".
The pork egg rolls are incredible and crispy, never had any as good.
Phil E.
Aug 21, 2019
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Stella W.
Apr 07, 2019
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Horrible service and food. Disrespectful employees and below average food.
We came in Sunday afternoon. I did the buffet and my friend ordered from the menu. Before the whole incident happened, I would give them a 3 stars for food anyways. The food was very salty, overusing powder (the food is slimy you know what I mean), and typical American Chinese food with nothing authentic.
Here comes the big act of drama. My friend tried a bite of my egg roll from the buffet. Two different staff confronted me about it. And they came to tell my friend that they would charge her an egg roll on her bill
We came in Sunday afternoon. I did the buffet and my friend ordered from the menu. Before the whole incident happened, I would give them a 3 stars for food anyways. The food was very salty, overusing powder (the food is slimy you know what I mean), and typical American Chinese food with nothing authentic.
Here comes the big act of drama. My friend tried a bite of my egg roll from the buffet. Two different staff confronted me about it. And they came to tell my friend that they would charge her an egg roll on her bill
Kerri W.
Jan 31, 2019
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My usual Chinese take out (Orient Garden) closed so I tried Mandarin Garden. Food was ready faster than they predicted so that was a nice surprise.
I'm staying in a hotel and asked for plates & forks. They gave me 2 plates and said the forks were in the bag. Only 1 fork. I had Mongolian chicken and they put it in a paper box instead of the usual plastic container most places use. The portion was small for dinner and it wasn't very good. Crab Rangoon's were oddly shaped but tasted ok. It was expensive for the quality and portion size. I won't be back.
I'm staying in a hotel and asked for plates & forks. They gave me 2 plates and said the forks were in the bag. Only 1 fork. I had Mongolian chicken and they put it in a paper box instead of the usual plastic container most places use. The portion was small for dinner and it wasn't very good. Crab Rangoon's were oddly shaped but tasted ok. It was expensive for the quality and portion size. I won't be back.
Will Sams
Jan 22, 2019
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Cathy B.
Jan 11, 2019
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My food was OK but not any better than any other average Chinese/American restaurant. The wait person greeted us and seemed pleasant enough, at first. She got my order WRONG! After I pointed that out to her she spent the rest of the meal being passive aggressive, condescending and rude! The real kicker was, I found out later, SHE IS THE OWNER!?!?! Interesting! I spent almost $60.00 on myself alone on my appetizers and dinner and she had the nerve to have an attitude after SHE made a mistake! Avoid the attitude and get your average "Chinese" dinner somewhere else. From the entitled
Andrew Schwenk
Jan 03, 2019
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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 and friendly. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed
Tyler A.
Sep 09, 2018
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I've had take out more times than I can count. Far and away the best Chinese food in town. I have been eating here for near 18 years and the food has never disappointed.
Now for the dine in experience i would have to rate 3 stars the restaurant is just oddly quiet and something is just off about the ambiance. Food is still great the restaurant itself just needs an overhaul.
Now for the dine in experience i would have to rate 3 stars the restaurant is just oddly quiet and something is just off about the ambiance. Food is still great the restaurant itself just needs an overhaul.
Katie C.
Feb 10, 2018
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The food was okay, very expensive. The rice was cold and tasted dried out like it was sitting there for a long time. I got chicken cashew and while the taste was okay I didn't feel like there was a lot of chicken in the dish and the sauce was almost a jello-y like texture.
The spring rolls were good, but almost $5 for 2 spring rolls? Unreal. The seating/dining area is very cramped. I don't understand why you have to sit us next to a table with people when the whole restaurant is empty.
The spring rolls were good, but almost $5 for 2 spring rolls? Unreal. The seating/dining area is very cramped. I don't understand why you have to sit us next to a table with people when the whole restaurant is empty.
Jon M.
Oct 29, 2017
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Sarah C.
Sep 21, 2017
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3 stars because the food is good.
Besides that, the lady who owns the place is very rude. She charges for a refill & that's ridiculous. Then the waitress got our order wrong & when I tried to send it back she wouldn't. Our waitress is very nice & the owner told her if we wanted a new one our waitress would have to pay for it. The owner is very ignorant & mean. I've been coming here for years & she's gotten meaner.
Besides that, the lady who owns the place is very rude. She charges for a refill & that's ridiculous. Then the waitress got our order wrong & when I tried to send it back she wouldn't. Our waitress is very nice & the owner told her if we wanted a new one our waitress would have to pay for it. The owner is very ignorant & mean. I've been coming here for years & she's gotten meaner.
Stephanie Y.
Sep 06, 2013
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I had the exact experience as R K. I will NEVER RETURN to this restaurant or suggest it to anyone.
My father and I ordered 2 different entrees (at a high price) that looked and tasted identical! The dishes were supposed to be spicy and instead we each received a bland pile of mush. Our fried rice was still very much white and also quite bland.
After how awful my meal tasted, I couldn't eat it. My server asked what was wrong and I told her it was not good. She said sorry and just took it away. Meanwhile, I'm starving and down $25.
I decided to let the responsible looking woman at
My father and I ordered 2 different entrees (at a high price) that looked and tasted identical! The dishes were supposed to be spicy and instead we each received a bland pile of mush. Our fried rice was still very much white and also quite bland.
After how awful my meal tasted, I couldn't eat it. My server asked what was wrong and I told her it was not good. She said sorry and just took it away. Meanwhile, I'm starving and down $25.
I decided to let the responsible looking woman at
