New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant

This was my first time trying new mandarin and it was definitely a positive experience! Went around 630pm for dinner and it was super busy so would recommend making a reservation. Overall the service was great, our servers were friendly and the food came out super quick. Some highlights were: - the salted egg yolk crab with rice cakes - the Peking duck course - assorted meat & seafood fried rice Flavour came through really well in these dishes and the portions were fairly large. My only note would be that the lobster in cream sauce with noodles was a bit bland, the portion size was good but could use a bit more flavour. Overall a great experience! I went with a group of 8 and we all left feeling good and full. Would definitely come back again to try some other things!

We came here for their King Crab 三吃套餐 and it was absolutely worth it! The dishes were beautifully prepared, fresh, and flavorful. 🦀 Steamed crab legs with garlic – so sweet and tender, perfectly bringing out the natural taste of the crab. 🦀 Salt & pepper crab – crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, topped with fried garlic and chili for the perfect kick. 🦀 Crab fried rice – generous portion, loaded with crab meat, eggs, and veggies. Definitely a showstopper dish! The portions are big, presentation is elegant, and everything tastes authentic. Service was attentive, dishes came out hot and well-timed, making it a smooth dining experience.

We came here for a family-style dinner and ordered several dishes to share. Portions were generous and perfect for groups. Here’s what we tried: 🍽️ Maggie Duck Chin ($22.98) – First time trying this dish and it was surprisingly good. It’s the kind where you chew around the bones to get the meat and spit them out. Once you get into it, the flavor of the meat is very enjoyable. 🍽️ Steamed Rice Noodle with Pork Rib & Abalone Sauce ($33.98) – This one really surprised me! At first, it looked plain, but the taste was outstanding—savory, flavorful, and addictive. The thin vermicelli-like noodles were easy to chew and kept me going back for more. 🍽️ Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings – A solid, classic dish done right. 🍽️ Crispy Shrimp Dumplings – Really good! Not like the traditional har gow I expected; instead, it had a crispy batter with a small amount of shrimp filling, paired with mayo sauce. Different, but delicious. 🦀 King Crab Garlic Steam – A classic, well executed. Fresh, garlicky, and satisfying. 🦀 King Crab Teriyaki – Not quite a traditional teriyaki; instead, it had a torched sauce topping that looked cheesy but tasted like a honey-mustard glaze—sweet with a little zing. Very tasty twist. 🦀 King Crab Spicy Salt & Pepper – Another classic, cooked well and seasoned nicely. 🦀 King Crab Fried Organic Rice – A bit too heavy on garlic for me; every bite had noticeable garlic chunks. ✅ Quick Summary: Great spot for family gatherings and group dinners, with big shareable portions and plenty of variety. The steamed rice noodle with pork rib & abalone sauce was the star of the night, and the king crab dishes were reliable crowd-pleasers. Some dishes leaned heavy on garlic, but overall the flavors were bold and satisfying. Perfect for family events or celebrations

Restaurant felt authentically Chinese with welcoming and attentive staff. Food was well presented and very tasty. Highlight dishes included the 2-course Peking duck and salted egg yolk crab. The duck was juicy and skin was roasted to perfection. The salted egg yolk crab had the flavour was I was craving for. The lobster Yee-mein was also amazing as the lobster meat was very bouncy. Their Fujian fried rice had a great saucy flavour to balance out the other dishes. To end the dinner, they gave us cute desserts including a dog shaped chocolate mousse, pig shaped coconut pudding and corn shaped mango pudding which were funny to eat. We also ordered the baked sago pudding which was the best in town I’ve had, as the custard flavour was not too sweet. Definitely recommend you to go for family and friend dinners for a night out of Chinese food.

We had dinner at the new Mandarin Seafood Restaurant on Sunday with our family. The food was excellent, especially the fresh king crab and the variety of seafood dishes we tried — all exceeded our expectations. The organic rice was a pleasant surprise; it had a soft, slightly bouncy texture that was different from what I anticipated, and I really appreciated that unique touch. Overall, a highly recommended spot for fresh seafood.

New Mandarin is easily one of Vancouver’s top spots for authentic, family-style Chinese food. The Peking duck was excellent, with crispy skin and rich flavor, and the Fujian fried rice (assorted meat and seafood fried rice) was just as impressive. The lobster was a good size and fresh, though the cream sauce could’ve been stronger. Sweet-and-sour pork isn’t their specialty, so skip that and stick to the classics. Portions are huge, service is attentive and friendly, and the desserts were a real highlight to finish the meal. Parking is convenient with reserved underground spots, or you can use T&T’s lot with a $10 purchase for validation.

We had the king crab dinner at New Mandarin Seafood restaurant. The food were very good did not disappoint. The truffle chicken was a very nice unique dish and the fried rice (with organic rice) had a very bouncy texture to it as well. Very much recommended!

Another solo dim sum brunch, go there around 10:30am on a Saturday, starting to get busy, their main restaurant was full so I had to go to their VIP side, not a big deal at all. Food was ok, just average for Greater Vancouver, they all look good, taste just average Service was not bad, sometimes the servers keep coming to you, sometimes nothing at all, overall is good. Decor is not bad, still look pretty new