Mandarin House
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Quick info
About Mandarin House
On Heol Llanishen Fach in Cardiff, Mandarin House is a Chinese takeaway at number 95 that opens evenings only and closes on Tuesdays. Payment is cash only, so customers need to bring cash when they collect. The kitchen sends out chicken balls with curry sauce, plus half-and-half chips and egg fried rice for a fuller order. Sweet and sour sauce is also on the menu. Telephone orders are collected at the counter, and the takeaway can get very busy, which makes the phone a handy way to place an order once you know what you want.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, curry sauce, egg fried rice and sweet and sour sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, curry sauce, egg fried rice and sweet and sour sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews split sharply, and the chicken balls are the item raised most, mostly as a complaint. Several diners call them burnt, rubbery, or "rooster balls," and one who ordered spicy chicken balls with curry sauce says everything tasted of sugar despite asking for extra spice. Others report hard, overcooked egg fried rice, rock hard chips, and sweet and sour sauce like strawberry jam, while one says the curry sauce container arrived almost empty. Supporters describe the opposite experience: food that is consistent, tasty, and hot when it gets home, with good portions, quick orders, and polite, efficient staff. One regular of many years calls the quality extremely consistent, and another describes high quality ingredients. One reviewer notes it can get very busy and suggests telephone orders. The most detailed complaint describes a wrong order and an inedible meal, and the customer was asked to drive back and pay again.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews split sharply, and the chicken balls are the item raised most, mostly as a complaint. Several diners call them burnt, rubbery, or "rooster balls," and one who ordered spicy chicken balls with curry sauce says everything tasted of sugar despite asking for extra spice. Others report hard, overcooked egg fried rice, rock hard chips, and sweet and sour sauce like strawberry jam, while one says the curry sauce container arrived almost empty. Supporters describe the opposite experience: food that is consistent, tasty, and hot when it gets home, with good portions, quick orders, and polite, efficient staff. One regular of many years calls the quality extremely consistent, and another describes high quality ingredients. One reviewer notes it can get very busy and suggests telephone orders. The most detailed complaint describes a wrong order and an inedible meal, and the customer was asked to drive back and pay again.
Featured reviews
- Dan Turner
“Been going here for many years now, the food is always extremely consistent, the staff are nice and very efficient and the food tastes great! Easy recommendation for anyone looking for good Chinese food locally!”
- Ilona Slusarczyk
“So delicious and soft flavour, high quality ingredients, lovely service and on time. Thank you so much..”
- Sukhi Kaur
“Please do not eat from here. yesterday i ordered Spicy Chicken Balls, Curry sauce and 1/2 and 1/2 chips and egg fried rice. i asked for it to be extra spicy. when i took the order home, all i could taste is SUGAR!! for some reason they covered everything with sugar. really let down. AND they only take cash for some reason”
- JOHN D.W.
“Portion sizes leaves a lot to be desired.... The little container the curry sauce came in was almost empty. The chicken balls, more accurate Rooster balls. The last time we go to Mandarin house.”
- Lew Jay
“Perfect food every time! We’ve tried so may Chinese take aways and this is the best in Cardiff. Been ordering from here for about a year now and absolutely love it! Tasty food, fast and polite service! Keep it up!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Mandarin House
- China Garden3.9911.8 mi
egg fried rice, chicken balls, curry sauce
- Golden Lotus3.91271.8 mi£10–20
chow mein, chicken curry, chicken satay
- The Crispy Duck4.44492.1 mi£20–30
egg fried rice, duck rolls, malaysian chicken curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 4.3140 | — | £10–20 | chicken balls, curry sauce, egg fried rice |
| China Garden | 3.991 | 1.8 mi | — | egg fried rice, chicken balls, curry sauce |
| Golden Lotus | 3.9127 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | chow mein, chicken curry, chicken satay |
| The Crispy Duck | 4.4449 | 2.1 mi | £20–30 | egg fried rice, duck rolls, malaysian chicken curry |
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