Mandarin, Chinese restaurant in Markham, Canada.
Mandarin is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Markham, Ontario, housed in a retail building and offering a wide spread of dishes that includes dim sum, noodles, seafood, and roasted meats. Food is prepared at multiple cooking stations throughout service, so guests can return to the buffet throughout their meal and find freshly made dishes each time.
The Mandarin opened its first location in Ontario in the early 1980s as a small family-run restaurant and gradually grew into a chain with locations across the province. Over the years, it became one of the most recognized Chinese restaurant brands in Canada.
The Mandarin has become a go-to spot for family celebrations and holiday meals in Ontario, which means the dining room is often full of large groups sharing food together. This communal way of eating is central to the experience and gives the place a warm, social feel.
The restaurant sits in a retail complex with a large parking area, making it easy to reach by car. Booking a table in advance is a good idea on weekends and holidays, when the dining room tends to fill up quickly.
The Mandarin is one of the few restaurant chains in Canada to have received multiple hospitality awards specifically for its buffet service and food freshness standards. The chain also runs a culinary training program to keep cooking methods consistent across all its locations.
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