Mandarin Deli

If you like real Chinese food then this is the place. As was mentioned in the other reviews their dumplings and noodles are all great. Try dough sliced noodles in one of your dishes. However, if you like spicy food then you have to try the Spicy Flavored Chicken which is diced chicken cooked in dried chillis with brown pepper which is called Ma-La flavor which means numbing hot. There is an incredible number of chillis in this dish which will leave you mouth tingling. Also try any of the 'Boiled' dishes (under the clay pot section of the menu). Definitely try the Boiled Tofu it is spicy and great. The Spicy Hot Pot is also very good. Now if you really like Chinese food including tripe, intestines and fermented Tofu then order the Spicy Smelling Tofu. This is a small restaurant which is very friendly and most of the customers are regulars. The waitress, who is super friendly, does not speak English but don't let that stop you. If you really need to ask a question in English one of the regulars should be able to help.

Also try the Spicy Salt Shrimp or the Spicy Salt Fish Filet. The shrimp will be the whole shrimp (shell and head). Finally the Hot Braised Meatballs (Lion's Head) or the Meatball Clay Pot are superb. Oh yes one last thing is the Red Oil Wonton. I guess I am saying just go several times and try different things on the menu ... they are all good.

Posted 07/30/09 | Report Abuse

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We come here to eat their dumplings, pot stickers, and beef stew noodles. We usually order two orders of each since my family enjoys these dishes so much. Small place so go early if you have a larger party than 4.

Posted 02/12/09 | Report Abuse

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The dumplings are mouth watering delicious-juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. One order has about 8 dumplings. The noodle dishes are also great. The prices are very reasonable.

Posted 10/17/08 | Report Abuse

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