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Ballard Mandarin Chinese

Ballard Mandarin Chinese

5500 8th Ave NW, 98107, Seattle, US, United States

Fish • Meat • Casual • Chinese


"Honestly,It's Christmas, I'm new here to Washington and my flight to visit my family got cancelled, because the world is upside down.SOOOO, I ended up not making anything or having anything ready for my solo dinner. I decided to get take out and of course, Chinese is the #1 for Christmas.I read a few reviews. It looked like a safe option for something tasty. However, I'm starting to believe people in Washington don't have tastebuds or don't know what quality food tastes like based on how many places I've been to that really is more basic tasting then actually good.I ordered General Tsao Chowmein Chicken.I opened them up and General Tsao is more like orange flavored, semi sweet, watered down chicken with A LOT of vegetables and the Chowmein, same thing again, I actually believe there are so many vegetables I'm eating a noodle salad then chowmein.It's incredible on the amount of vegetable to noodle ratio that's happening here.The flavor of the Chowmein is overcooked, so they're breaking apart into tiny pieces, watered down so little flavor, and honestly I hate it. I was expecting robust, full flavor, full noodles with delicious chicken to go with both.Instead I have an upset stomach, disappointed taste buds and I am down $35.I won't be eating here again, I doubt they'll read the review, but if you do read mine, take note, it's only ALRIGHT at best. If you want something worth $12-15 per entree, find a different restaurant.I would rate this place at less than $10 per entree and with all of the vegetables... I'd say $7.Sorry Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, you didn't make the cut. Let me know if you get a better chef. And again, I understand it's Christmas, but any chef a restaurant has should be a consistent representation of flavor."

Little China Cafe

Little China Cafe

4830 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington DC I-20007-6502, United States, 20016

Asian • Chinese • Catering • Taiwanese


"Me, my mom, uncle and cousin all went for lunch and had a perfect experience. The waiter was kind and funny and tended to us so well. It was our first time here, and he was very accommodating and helpful! The staff can be seen cooking in the back kitchen, seasoning their foods with lots of love and hard work.We came in around 3 on a sunday, which was the perfect time. We sat in an indoor booth and the music playing made a wonderful ambiance along with the beautifully decorated restaurant!I ordered the pork entree, which was fantastic. The pork is some of the best pork i’ve ever had, it was tender and rich and so well seasoned and went along great with the soft and fluffy white rice. My mother got the popcorn chicken bento, which she says is the best fried chicken she’s ever had. I tried a piece, it was crunchy and juicy and seasoned to perfection. The cabbage in the bento box was perfectly tender and soft with a slight crunch, and the corn and sausage were delicious.My uncle ordered a ramen with pork belly in it, and ate it in a matter of minutes. He’s been a ramen fanatic for years, and says it was one of the best bowls he had ever had! The pork was soft and thinly sliced, and the broth was so rich and flavorful. The same applies to my cousin who ordered a ramen bowl with chicken, which was just as fantastic!The monster desert was so cute and yummy, this place is just a gem. Thank you for having us! Cant wait to return!"