Great Chinese restaurant
Mandarin 2
Why locals love it
Forget red lanterns and paper dragons. This is a Chinese restaurant minus the clichés. Its authenticity extends from the décor to the menu, with freshly prepared Chinese favourites free of any artificial colourings and flavourings. Locals crowd the tables at Mandarin for set-price lunches and candlelit dinners in the atmospheric room downstairs.
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Why you should visit it
If you love genuine Chinese food, this is the place for you. Everything on the menu is a step above typical Chinese fare in terms of flavour and quality, from classics like sweet and sour pork to inventive dishes such as Chinese meatballs. Washed down with an ice-cold Tsingtao, it makes for a great dining experience.
Special tip
Ask for daily specials like braised pork with star anise, and make sure you order the Shanghai rice!