Mandarin Chef

Hidden gem of a restaurant. My husband and I have been eating here since our third date nine years ago and will drive to the U district just for this amazing food. Small, family run restaurant with staff who will know your name and order…

Mandarin Chef is no fancy restaurant. But if you are looking for a small hole in the wall, family run cozy little restaurant, Mandarin Chef more than fit the bill. Lunch prices are especially well priced ($5-$6) with large portions. This…

Things I highly enjoy at Mandarin Chef:* crispy eggplant (oh my goodness this is good)* Mongolian beef* green onion pancakes* hot & sour soup* green beans with almondsI hear great things about the salt & pepper prawns. Not being a big…

Mandarin Chef is a great choice if you are looking for a well-prepared Chinese meal. They make their own noodles and also have excellent dumplings. The lunch menu is very reasonably priced (5-6 dollars) and comes with soup, rice (your…

I have spent years living in China, particularly Beijing. When I am homesick for good northern style Chinese food I go to Mandarin Chef. The rest of the menu also lives up to what it promises. The ma po tofu (spicy tofu with pork or…