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RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
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PRICE RANGE
£12 - £38
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, After-hours
CUISINES
Korean, Chinese, Asian
FEATURES
Television, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago

After visiting the cinema, some friends and I popped in to grab some takeaway- we were in a great mood as the local Christmas lights had been turned on that day. The venue looks nice, if not a little quiet and we were greeted by...a beautiful lady with a terrible attitude. She asked us to sit at a table with a couple of strangers while we picked our food, but as recovering alcoholics in early sobriety we didn’t feel comfortable joining the stranger with her glass of wine so we stood to the side of the paying station and ordered. The moody lady wandered around barking orders at staff and the gentleman who took our order was experienced, well manicured but also with a touch of distain on his face. I tried to share small talk with him whilst my friends selected their options but I couldn’t help but feel we weren’t welcome there- was it because I was wearing a cap and hoody? Wearing the LGBT flag? Surely not. We were asked to take a walk whilst our food was prepared… we did so and we all made comment on how strange the service had been SO FAR. When we returned the 2 staff members we had dealt with were busy- the lady told the gent not to admit any more diners even tho the venue was less than half full, so we spoke with a younger lady and asked if we could ok if we could sit at a table whilst we waiting for our food. She agreed and in less than 45 seconds the older lady who had originally greeted us told us that we couldn’t sit there as we weren’t dining in… we calmly explained that we were just waiting for our take away. She went into a rave to the younger lady about how we weren’t allowed permitted to stay there and to “clean the whole table when they leave”. Ultimately it’s her venue and her standards so it’s up to her how she runs her venue but to do this in ear shot or the customers, we were clearly well kept, polite, clean and tidy was pretty offensive. On our way home we joked that the food had better make up for the service. It didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, it was fine, but in a town of a million restaurants and takeaways it’s a wonder that this place has stayed open. I will return to eat in Bournemouth but I won’t be returning to this venue. 1 star, would not recommend, I get better service at Maccy D’s.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A filthy restaurant you do not want to eat in. You know it from the moment you enter. I shuffled my table to sit properly only to have my hand covered in chewing gum stuck to its underside. I went to wash my hands in...this time of COVID only to find there was no soap in the gentleman's toilet. We declined to eat and left. This is not my kind of restaurant. Later my credit card was charged £20 for a no show reservation for two diners. Absolutely nasty place you don't want any association with.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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M L, Owner at The Mandarin Fusion, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

One Star is better than none… Hope you had a good night… probably really difficult for you, well try a little harder to be happy… Good Bye.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We have been going to mandarin for over 10 years and in that time we’ve noticed a big decline in the food and taste of the food. We had a meal the other night and after spending a lot of money this will now be...our last meal at the restaurant. I’m not sure if the chef has changed over recent months/years but it’s sadly our last visit.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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M L, Owner at The Mandarin Fusion, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

I think you must be referring to another restaurant… Because this isn’t The Mandarin Fusion…

Reviewed 7 October 2023

I remembered this place from the last time I was in Bournemouth years ago and thought it was worth a go. I wasn't disappointed, it was even better than I remembered it. The vegetarian menu is just fabulous. If you're vegetarian and you like Chinese...food you won't be disappointed. Great service fabulous food, if I lived closer I would eat here every day!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Lovely restaurant, excellent food and very nice staff, we returned a couple of nights later as we enjoyed so much

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Good straight-forward food, but not as good as some others we have visited up and down the country. Friendly and helpful staff. If you are visiting Bournemouth, it is a place to walk to if you plan to eat there before 8-00 p.m., as the...Council will charge £5 for street car parking across the road. The meter was cash only, which was fine for us but perhaps not for all of you.....More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

Delicious tasty food. Freshly prepared and piping hot. A fantastic menu with something for everyone. The service was amazing, the staff were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023

Appalling attitude on the telephone. Whichever male member of staff who hung up the phone on me when I was trying to book a table for this Saturday was rude and unhelpful during the conversation. Having been to this restaurant a number of times we...have decided to take our custom elsewhere rather than be treated as worthless customersMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023 via mobile

Our first visit and hopefully will visit again next time we visit Bournemouth. Staff were great and food was excellent - even the dish with bean sprouts which I normally avoid

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023

This restaurant is just awesome. The service was amazing and the food was brought to us very quickly and absolutely amazing. The best Asian food I have ever tasted. Thank you for a unforgettable meal.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

We booked an early evening meal here on the off chance as it was within walking distance of our hotel. We were absolutely wowed with the choice and quality of the food here. Scallops were divine, as were the dim sum, and the noodles were...just so tasty we couldn't leave anything, despite there being plenty and we were both full! Staff were delightful and friendly and the cost of the meal was very reasonable for the quality and choice of food on offer. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023

The food was delicious and plentiful. We had shared starter platter, which was well presented and a great variety of tasty dishes then the set menu, which again was delightful. We left satisfied and full but didn’t feel bloated or sluggish and it felt healthier...than most Chinese restaurants. The staff were really attentive and helpful welcoming. The drinks are pricey tho with four diet cokes costing £12. Other than that over price was reasonable. Would definitely revisit 😃More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

Awful dinner, loved this restaurant in the past, had sweet and sour chicken, prawn crackers, husband had sweet and sour fish. Well chicken was stringy and grey looking, prawn crackers some burnt!other stale, ate it and 5 minutes later threw the lot back up!! Never...again, £28 was horrid mealMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 July 2023 via mobile

We were welcomed to the restaurant very warmly. All the staff were so friendly, so helpful and very good at what they did. There was a lot of choice on the menu and we liked the surroundings. We had delicious starters to share, arranged beautifully....They were delicious. We then shared several dishes. The food was hot and tasted so good. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at the Mandarin. A fantastic experience. It wasn’t our first time and we we will be back soon. Thank you.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023 via mobile

Reasonable meal prices, good portions, drinks expensive (£4 small lager). Unusually no NHS/Emergency Services discount.

Date of visit: June 2023
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We do use a tiny amount in some dishes… As some of the products which we are supplied have some msg already in.. but very minimal I hope this answers your enquiry Thank you
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Response from catherinep567 | Reviewed this property |
On street parking outside the restaurant. Meters for payment. Not sure if it's free after a certain time. We walk there from our hotel as it's close by. Enjoy.
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Response from 33nicholasc | Reviewed this property |
Hello. It was an option for the evening sitting when I went yes. Enjoy
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THE MANDARIN FUSION, Bournemouth - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Yes, The Mandarin Fusion offers takeaway services.

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The Mandarin Fusion is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4