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The Mandarin
The True Taste of China
The Chinese have a long and justifiably proud tradition
of cuisine...
At the well-known and popular Mandarin Chinese Restaurant,
the centuries of traditional Chinese cuisine are superbly
reflected in all its variety. The Chinese have a long
and justifiably proud tradition of cuisine, using the
choicest seafood, meats and fowl. Over thousands of
years the different regions of China have perfected
their own differing styles of cooking techniques and
cuisine specialities, each with its own distinctive
flavour, mixture of herbs and spices and form of presentation.
At Mandarin, many of these varying aspects of selected
regions can be savoured and enjoyed.
The sophisticated menu includes the interestingly contrasting
tastes of Canton, Peking and Szechuan cuisine. For example,
while Peking (Beijing today) is famous for its delicious
blending of the vivid flavours of sweet and sour, Szechuan
tends to be hotter - more piquant - with exotic dishes
from the heart of the Orient. Cantonese, on the other
hand, is perhaps the best known style of Chinese cooking.
An increasing number of visitors, as well as local regulars,
return again and again to the Mandarin, each time either
ordering their favourites based on Mandarin experience,
or to enjoy new adventures in taste and style from the
tempting menu.
At lunchtime there is a special ‘Business Lunch’
for £5 that must be the best value for a Chinese
meal of this quality. The Mandarin cannot be faulted
- the décor is subdued and restful, and many
diners enjoy a drink at the friendly bar before their
meal. The staff are efficient and helpful in explaining
menu items when necessary. Manager Mark Luke personally
ensures that the dishes are presented at your table
in the most attractive fashion, and he is always pleased
to recommend specialities and combinations of dishes.
It’s an education! Also, if there is (very rarely)
a dish you would like but does not appear on the menu,
the kitchen will do its best to oblige. There is a choice
of Special Set Dinners, the ‘Peking Feast’
and ‘Szechuan Feast’, plus of course an extensive
á la carte menu that offers a particularly interesting
array of appetizers. In addition to beers and spirits
there is a comprehensive wine list.
194-198 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Fully air-conditioned.
Private corporate function room available.
Reservations recommended.
Open 7 days a week
12pm - 2pm
6pm - 11.30pm
www.themandarin.net
01202 290681
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