I love this place. They have great, fresh food and some great steamed dishes. My fave, steamed shrimp and vegetables with the spicy garlic sauce. And they offer brown rice. I usually get take out but when I have eaten at the restaurant, the service has been super friendly. The Old Town Plaza has a cool vibe to it and... more

We discovered New Mandarin Garden almost four years ago while we were on the search for a good local Chinese restaurant. We have been dining at the restaurant on a regular basis ever since. If you are looking for bad Chinese food that is doused heavily in corn-starched sauces, this is not the restaurant for you. However, if you are... more

This restaurant has great food. We moved to San Clemente a year ago & have been seeking out the best restaurants. We tried a couple of other small Chinese restaurants, but none were good enough, so we kept looking. We found this little gem tucked inside a small little "courtyard" style shopping center, off the beaten path. Their Honey Walnut... more

A small place off El Camino Real. In the old San Clemente City Jail complex. Serves a wide variety of fresh Chinese entrées. You can add appetizers and cookies for a family style meal for a few dollars extra. All the food is very fresh and there’s no MSG. Lunches are very reasonable. Friends tell us that the Sunday Brunch... more