Mandarin - North York Industiral

Supporting the Chinese community<br/ <br/ The food was very good. Although there were few restaurant guests, the buffet was filed with many very tasty Chinese food options, along with sushi and western options. We enjoyed all the foods selected along with the wonderful friendly and attentive service.

Everything I tried was so fresh, delicious, and not salty. So many varieties to choose from. And the price was very fair considering how much we need to pay at a restaurant for special occasions. Additionally, considering how busy they were that day (June 26th), the staff provided very calm and kind services. We are going back there to celebrate a birthday for my friend this week.

Some people don't like buffets, but judging by the wait at Mandarin, many do. If you are going to a buffet restaurant, there are few that do it as well as Mandarin. Many, many food choices to suit many tastes, and the staff are able to keep the dishes stocked in a timely fashion, keeping everything fresh. <br/ <br/ This evening we happened to be there for the Moon Festival. This meant that there were a few special dishes added to the menu, like Peking Duck Spring Rolls, Sweet and Sour Fish, Breaded Pork, and more.

The Mandarin on Queensway is our go to Chinese food buffet. Good selection especially with picky kids. Everything you would expect is there and food is pretty good.

While living in Toronto, this was my favourite Mandarin location, due to its proximity to the Sherway Gardens shopping centre. During my last visit in October 2014, my friends and I got to sample many of the items on the menu, such as the Pepper Shrimp and the items they had out for the Moon Festival. The only downside to our visit was that we arrived later in the evening, and the buffet was winding down shortly after we sat down. <br/ <br/ That said, my favourite items are the beef ribs and the creme brulee dessert cups, both of which I think are only on the dinner menu. The Western and Chinese-Canadian food mixed together was good for me, although I highly recommend calling ahead with reservations regardless of when you go. <br/ <br/ The ambiance is good, although it depends on who else may be sitting next to you. Generally, the staff in my experience have been very friendly, and always great people as they walk in.