New Mandarin Garden

by Dina Scaglione

New Mandarin Garden, purveyors of gourmet Chinese cuisine, makes the top of the list for local Asian eateries. Located next to Whole Foods Market in Laguna Niguel, it’s been serving up Cantonese-style specialties and generations-old recipes for nearly 20 years. With each dish made-to-order daily, the restaurant always uses fresh, not frozen, ingredients — never skimping on portions and flavor.

For starters, enjoy classic appetizers like the tender, oversized, pan-fried Potstickers, also known to some as dumplings. Equally oversized are the crispy “East Coast-style“ egg rolls, and for those of you from the East Coast, you will readily appreciate the flavorful difference. The classic Pork Egg Fu Young, made fresh for each order, is generously portioned and amply topped with a thick dark house glaze. The savory Salt and Pepper Fish is thinly sliced and lightly fried, served with vibrant red peppers, shredded cabbage and green onions. For noodle lovers, the Singapore Rice Noodle, filling enough to serve as an entree, features ample chunks of chicken, pork and shrimp, liberally peppered with spicy yellow curry.

Specialty items at New Mandarin Garden include Peking Duck, House Special Beef and Sizzling Black Pepper Filet Mignon. The popular Honey Walnut Shrimp is lightly battered, drizzled with a creamy honey sauce and embellished with crunchy walnuts. For those looking for a lighter meal, New Mandarin Garden’s heart healthy menu includes options like fresh steamed vegetables in a light sauce or a special hot garlic sauce, just garlicky enough to keep things interesting.

A large variety of lunch combinations are offered Monday through Saturday, starting at $9.95. Perfect for two, family-style dinners are also avail-able, and include soup, appetizers and your choice of entree, starting at $19.95. For your next special event, New Mandarin Garden provides a variety of catering options to suit your specific needs. New Mandarin Garden is open Monday through Sunday, with lunch served from 11:30 to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (9 p.m. on Sundays).

NEW MANDARIN GARDEN
23902 Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel
949.495.0281 | NewMandarinTakeOut.com