
Mandarin Garden
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About Mandarin Garden
On West Way in Hove, Mandarin Garden is a Chinese takeaway with a waiting area that has Chinese artworks on the wall, newspapers to read and a piano while orders are cooked. The kitchen prepares dishes fresh to order rather than in bulk, and the curry sauces are made in house instead of bought from wholesalers. The sweet and sour dishes are made without artificial colouring or sweeteners. Egg fried rice, chow mein and duck are on the menu, and food is packed in metal containers rather than plastic tubs. Orders come with free prawn crackers. Mandarin Garden opens evenings only and is closed on Tuesdays. Payment is cash only. The business has been under new owners since the end of 2025.
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- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy shredded beef, chicken fried rice, chow mein and singapore fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy shredded beef, chicken fried rice, chow mein and singapore fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to large portions, with one describing the sweet and sour sauce as the biggest they had seen from a takeaway. Crispy shredded beef is singled out as outstanding and very crispy, and diners also name the chow mein, Singapore fried rice, satay chicken, chicken fried rice and house special rice. Several say the food has improved since new owners took over, describing friendly counter service and fast delivery that arrives hot, and one found it neither stodgy nor oily. The feedback is not uniform. One reviewer found the food tasteless, the egg fried rice nearly eggless and the duck overcooked, and reports vomiting and an upset stomach hours after eating. Another disliked the greyish pork balls, and a few call prices a little higher than elsewhere. Cash only payment frustrates some, even with an ATM next door. One reviewer still noted that the free prawn crackers were much appreciated.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to large portions, with one describing the sweet and sour sauce as the biggest they had seen from a takeaway. Crispy shredded beef is singled out as outstanding and very crispy, and diners also name the chow mein, Singapore fried rice, satay chicken, chicken fried rice and house special rice. Several say the food has improved since new owners took over, describing friendly counter service and fast delivery that arrives hot, and one found it neither stodgy nor oily. The feedback is not uniform. One reviewer found the food tasteless, the egg fried rice nearly eggless and the duck overcooked, and reports vomiting and an upset stomach hours after eating. Another disliked the greyish pork balls, and a few call prices a little higher than elsewhere. Cash only payment frustrates some, even with an ATM next door. One reviewer still noted that the free prawn crackers were much appreciated.
Featured reviews
- B A
“I had not been to the Mandarin Garden for quite a few years because the last time i went there, I didn't enjoy the food at all. However, I heard that there are new owners there now so I went back ! Really lovely food !! Don't hesitate to go there!!”
- London Selina
“Lovely lady, delivery was quick. Large portion size, Would order again!”
- A S
“The atmosphere and service is inviting, Chinese artworks on the wall and newspapers to read while the food is cooked, additionally the piano gives a homely feel. I ordered a Set meal A, which is probably for 2 people (I deliberately didn't eat much before). The egg fried rice is brown rice but with small amounts of egg. The chow mein was very good, replete with bean sprouts. However, I did not enjoy the pork balls (which seemed to be in takeaway lexicon, "Chinese pork" which is of a greyish colour). The prawn crackers taste similar to local competitors.”
- R R
“Great Chinese takeaway. Excellent quality. Love the house special rice. Thank you!”
- chaitu mocherla
“The staff is very polite and friendly Absolutely delicious chicken fried rice ….Each and every bite is so good The quantity is amazing worth for each penny”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Mandarin Garden – Authentic Chinese Takeaway At Mandarin Garden, we focus on quality, freshness and traditional cooking methods. Our Sweet & Sour dishes are prepared using natural ingredients without artificial colouring or sweeteners, giving a clean and balanced flavour. Our curry sauces are homemade, based on traditional recipes refined over many years, rather than ready-made sauces from wholesalers. We do not cook in bulk. All dishes are freshly prepared to order using carefully selected ingredients. Our aim is simple: honest food, cooked properly, every time.”
- Popular for dinner
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Drive-through
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- Onsite services
- Dinner
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Dining options· 2
- Catering
- Counter service
Location
Chinese restaurants near Mandarin Garden
- Rainbow House4.1851.7 mi£10–20
egg fried rice, pancake roll, beef curry
- Oriental Kitchen3.9921.8 mi£10–20
rude delivery driver, egg fried rice, chicken chow mein
- 2.4 mi£10–20
special fried rice, crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Garden | 4.179 | — | £10–20 | crispy shredded beef, chicken fried rice, chow mein |
| Rainbow House | 4.185 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | egg fried rice, pancake roll, beef curry |
| Oriental Kitchen | 3.992 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | rude delivery driver, egg fried rice, chicken chow mein |
| MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway | 3.3186 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | special fried rice, crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef |
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