Michael Wan's Mandarin Cantonese Restaurant in Blackpool

Absolutely dreamy Chinese restaurant - unbelievable food - it really was worth travelling over 3 and a half miles in total- they have a separate gluten free menu - THE BEST gluten free Chinese restaurant ever - thanks guys

this was my first ever time coming here. the food was wonderful and the service was AMAZING. the bartender that i believe was called Leilah did a wonderful job on my drinks and recommended me some. she did not disappoint me

an unpleasant experience just for being a foreigner. A very noisy place and a total disaster in the treatment.

What a wonderful spot! The food is tasty, and the vibe is fantastic. The prices are affordable, and the servings are quite generous. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Amazing quality food. Great staff, very friendly. Mandarin starter is a must😍. Will always come back here when in Blackpool. We had a small wait as we had not booked, we had drinks and crackers at the bar table then moved to our table when it was ready. Thanks again Nathan

The service here makes the place that extra bit special. Peq was so lovely and attentive made conversation with us throughout. Along with all the other workers. Really top tier service. Food was stunning as always! Highly recommend for the overall experience. ThankYou x

Honestly can't find enough words to describe just how good Michael Wans Mandarin really is. This is probably our fifth or sixth visit and we never consider anywhere else in Blackpool anymore. The standard of the service, the ambience in the restaurant along with the quality of the food is all incredible. Starter Salt and chilli ribs - Superb. So tasty. Mains Crispy shredded beef - Superb. Beef melts in your mouth. Cooked perfectly. Not at all chewy like you often find with this dish. Sweet and sour king prawns - Superb. Delicious. I don't even like king prawns really but tried my fiancées and I would order this for myself in future. One thing to consider is if you do want to eat here, you will probably need to book a table a few weeks in advance. There are only about 10 tables in the whole restaurant so the slots get taken very quickly. Finally, if you let the restaurant know if it is a special occasion, they decorate your table/booth to make it personable to your occasion which is a nice touch.

Absolutely gorgeous, hands down the best Chinese meal we've ever had. The best service we've recieved in a long time too, very attentive, very welcoming and warm, friendly staff. We booked a table as we visited on a Saturday night and we're glad we did as many people arriving without a booking had to be regrettably turned away. It's clearly very popular, unsurprisingly. Without a doubt we'll be visiting again.

We have been coming back to Mandarin for just over 2 years and it never disappoints. We stayed upstairs and were taken care of by josh (I think?) And Peq and it was amazing. Peq was so attentive and welcoming, great service with an amazing sense of humour. We love it each time and will be sure to be back as soon as we can.

I booked in advance as I wasn't sure how busy it was going to be, a lot of people had recommended this restaurant. When we arrived we were shown straight to our table, which had been decorated with a banner and some flowers as I had mentioned on the booking it was an anniversary, which was a nice touch. The restaurant was a lot smaller than I had imagined. We were given the menu and left to decide. When our waiter came back I asked for the gluten free menu, which also included the Vegetarian and Vegan menu. Which is good as I'm a celiac and my wife is a vegetarian. The menu detailed everything that could be made gluten free plus all the vegetarian meals. We ordered our food and drink I ordered Chicken Sweetcorn Soup to start and Lemon Chicken, with egg fried rice. My wife ordered Spring Rolls to start and Salt and Chilli Tofu with fried rice. We also ordered Salt and Chilli chips between us. The starters were delicious and just what we needed. We were offered to wait a little while before our mains, which was a nice touch as so many places just rush you through. We were quite hungry so proceeded to the mains. Both mains were absolutely delicious. The Tofu my wife had ordered was amazing and I eat meat. The flavour and the texture were perfect. My lemon chicken was also delicious. To be honest this was the best Chinese meal we had eaten in years and we will be making a repeat booking. Amazing food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere.

We stumbled across this little gem purely by chance, and thank goodness we did! We were a group of four, wandering aimlessly around Blackpool on a Saturday evening trying to find a restaurant that could accommodate us without a booking, when we walked into a little place called Mandarin. Firstly, the staff here are simply amazing - every one of them that we spoke to were so friendly and welcoming. It was made clear we could only have 50 minutes, as 'our' table was already booked, but they were happy to squeeze us in. We are soooo glad they did, as absolutely everything we ate was spectacular! Despite the short time available, we were never made to feel rushed, and one of the waiters took time to point out some popular dishes on the menu before taking our order. Our group had a variety of meats including beef and duck and every mouthful was tender and cooked to perfection. The sauces were divine, and the sides too, so often overlooked, were just perfect. I can honestly say I've never eaten a Cantonese meal of this quality in my life. We were all blown away by how good it was! It's only now that I've returned home that I've discovered Mandarin is regarded as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Europe! What a place to stumble upon by pure chance!! I now can't wait to return to Blackpool, as I'll certainly be making a booking at Mandarin and will hopefully get to enjoy a little more time among the fabulous staff, and perhaps get to try even more of the delights they have to offer.

Fantastic food and service will deffo be back

The best chinese restaurant I have been to. The staff go the extra mile it was my husband's birthday and they made the table up with baloons and sang to him. Had a chicken and a beef curry these are delicious and the rice perfectly cooked. The service was quick and the restaurant is spacious. A truly enjoyable evening and will definately go again when in town. Recomend you book a week in advance they get very busy.

Great food and drink attentive staff another fantastic visit.

I visit this restaurant each time I'm in Blackpool. The food is always spot on. I value the menu for being more unusual and exciting than many Chinese restaurants. Staff are excellent with my daughter too.

PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT !!!!! Exceptional food brilliant service and lovely restaurant. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

Ate here last week. Food was very good. We shared a Mandarin special mixed starter then a couple of chicken dishes rice and noodles. All cooked beautifully and not just your standard Chinese flavours. Staff were really friendly and attentive and restaurant interior had an upmarket feel. Would recommend booking as it was busy on a mid week night.

Great place to eat lovely atmosphere, Pauline is a lovely hostess 😁😁

Absolutely fantastic food with friendly service. We enjoyed the special mixed platter starter for 2. Did ask and without fuss received an extra battered king prawn so we had a pair of everything. The dipping sauce was delicious especially the honey n garlic. Chicken in Black Bean Sauce & Sweet n Sour Chicken accompanied with noodles and rice to share. WOULD CERTAINLY RETURN AND RECOMMEND TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Amazing experience, great food and atmosphere. I will definitely return for the filling food and food value for money.

As someone who loves a great Chinese meal I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!! It was without doubt the best Tina and I have had ! The food was sensational not just the immediate cooking but the prep before Anyone going to Blackpool should give it a go if they love brilliant traditional Chinese xx

Ive travelled all over the world trying different, chinese, cantonese and mandarin food. I have to say this place is up there with the best. I was welcomed by a lovely lady i think was called Pauline, her customer service skills phenomenal. So I decided to have salt and chilli ribs for a starter and wow!! They are the best ribs I’ve ever had. After a short break I had my main which was Crispy chilli beef (goh sin) for me I think it’s personally pretence saying this but it I would of liked it a bit more crispy, however Pauline asked me if my meal was nice and I told her what my preference was, she even offered to cook me something else, which I declined, I still ate the main course as it was still lovely. I really can’t fault this place, I’ll 100% be back. highly recommend it to everyone. For me this is one of it not the best restaurant I’ve ever been too. It’s the best service I’ve ever received anyway. Thank you so much Will x

Excellent food, especially the salt n chilli ribs, great staff and a lovely atmosphere. My wife and I had three delicious items from the menu, but the ribs stole the show. Staff were very attentive, without being intrusive. This was our first visit but it won't be our last.

5/10/2024-Saturday. My husband took me to this Mandarin for our 1st night in Blackpool. From the start till the end of our dinner. Their service is superb, attentive, and welcoming. Thanks to all the staff and especially to Pauline. She is such an amazing, dedicated lady. The restaurant is busy, and she managed to give every table the same equal attention without any pressure. The food is very well presented, simply but delicious. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Brilliant. We had the banquet and was so full. Everything was delicious and service was so lovely, friendly, quick and professional

Another tremendous meal even though I ordered an item incorrectly which was sorted without fuss or issue. The delightful hostess, great food and welcoming environment only made the evening more of a delight

First time here. Lovely food had the duck banquet.

Great little hidden gem, 1st visit to this place and the staff are really nice and friendly, the food is out of this world, better than other restaurants in the area

Food was awesome staff very polite and engaging toilets spotless Wish it was closer to me would be a regular but will definitely go again

This place was amazing . Best Chinese I have ever had . A little pricey but I don't mind if food is good and it was amazing . Will defo return.

Easily one of the best Chinese dinners I have had this side of the pond. The Mandarin Banquet is a bit pricey but worth it for the quality and amount of food. Highly recommended.

Went to Mandarin as a 50th birthday meal for my mum with my family. The staff were amazing. Totally unexpected, but they had put up a birthday banner across the table and placed a small balloon on the table for us. It might be a small decoration change. But, it certainly was appreciated by us. Thank you 😊 The meal was amazing, too. I had a beef chow mein, which was excellent, but I was definitely torn between that dish and a lemon chicken dish. Definitely have to return and eat again.

Excellent food really enjoyed the meals

Having spent a really wet and muddy day at Preston we needed cheering up. We found this restaurant by accident and were very glad we did, what a lovely place! The service is excellent, so welcoming and attentive. The food is the best we have ever had. Really enjoyed it.

Beautiful restaurant, fantastic menu. Very attentive smart staff and the food tasted phenomenol. I don't have enough praise for this amazing restaurant!!

Fabulous experience. Staff very friendly and efficient. Lots of birthdays and a fantastic atmosphere

Very nice food and great service

Thee best egg fried rice ever, will definitely be returning in November, myself and my 3 friends loved everything about it, oh and can I have the recipe haha, see you soon,

Would have given 6 out of 5 for service.

I enjoyed my prawn sauce, fried rice, and noodles. Lovely place.

Absolutely stunning from start to finish. Wonderful taste food excellent service what more coul you ask for.

Stumbled upon this little gem after seeing a show at winter gardens and wandered around looking for somewhere to eat .Hadn't booked but this is advised as weekends are busy but they managed to fit us in .This has seating upstairs and downstairs .We got our menus straight away and got some prawn crackers and dips be advised these aren't free. Menu is lovely everything is covered . Ordered a bottle of wine and a jug of water and then placed our food order my husband had beef chow mein and rice and I ordered the soft shell crab .I love the fact they give you a little hotplate to keep your plates warm whilst you are waiting for your food .Food arrived hot and plentiful we shared most of it I like to try things I haven't before and the crab was lovely the prawn toast divine and my husband highly rated his meal .I love the fact they give you hot towels at the end of your meal .Staff very attentive and polite couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our anniversary meal we will definitely come back .

2nd visit to this lovely restaurant. We had spent the day in Blackpool with our sons girlfriends family visiting from Poland. They had never eaten Chinese food before. Ordered a banquet for 7 people - food was delicious and plentiful. Waitresses were all really friendly and even the owner came over to chat to us. Fabulous restaurant - highly recommended. We will definitely be back

Fantastic experience in this beautiful Asian food restaurant. It was our first time and we will surely repeat. Super friendly service and great food. 100% recommended.

Went to this restaurant this evening as they opened at 5pm. I would give the food 5* 100% but the service was even better than the food. It was an absolute pleasure to dine here. It was 1st class from start to finish. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. Thank you so much to everyone at the Mandarin

Can not recommend this place enough the staff were brilliant and the food amazing this has to be the best restaurant in Blackpool

I swear 5 stars is not enough this place is a proper hidden gem staff brilliant and the food is nothing short of amazing can not recommend it enough

Food was delicious, the best Chinese that we've ever had. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food and drinks came out promptly (despite it being a busy Saturday night!)and well presented! Will definitely return next time we are in Blackpool!

This was our second time dining at Michael Wan's Mandarin. The staff made us feel very welcome and the service was impeccable. There is a great menu choice and the food was delicious. We had a very enjoyable dining experience. Would highly recommend this excellent restaurant and look forward to returning on our next visit to Blackpool.

Once again we were not let down, we visit the restaurant every time we are in Blackpool, couldn’t fault it, meal was lovely and the staff are very friendly and helpful, would recommend this place to anyone.

My first trip out to a restaurant in 4 years to celebrate my 60th. No wonder this restaurant has been voted the best in Europe. From the moment you enter, you are acknowledged and welcomed. Instead of ordering the same food as I do in a take-away, my friends ( who are regular patrons ), advised me on their past experiences of culinary delights. The food was piping hot. I had Wonton soup for the first time, it was absolutely delicious. The five of us all picked and shared each others dishes, and everything was amazing, nothing was left. On a personal note, thank you for singing Happy Birthday to me, giving me a slice of cake, and the drink on the house to top off such a wonderful meal. Please thank all the staff for us. See you again soon. Ian. ( The 60 year old )!!

The best Chinese food in the north , and the staff always remember you which is a nice touch

Food was amazing and the service was top tier. Came here without a booking and they were so pleasant and nice they fit us in despite being fully booked. Food came out very quickly and was delicious. Really recommend this place, run by nice lovely people that deliver a good meal!

My favourite Chinese restaurant in thr UK. Food is always amazing. Gan bian dou in particular is outstanding. I'm in town annually for an event and the staff are always friendly and chatty. No matter how busy they are, they make time to make you feel welcome.

First time visiting and wow what amazing staff and food 😊 we came in with family/friends as quite a large group and honestly we couldn't fault it at all! The empire starter is a must for everyone to try. The food was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. Thankyou for a wonderful evening!

We visit Mandarin whenever we're in Blackpool. (Sadly not often enough). Love the food and the staff are great. Best to book as can be busy. We have been going back for over 30 years. Got to be good. Still the best, great food today yet again.

Very tasty food, with excellent friendly service from all the staff

This has got to be one of if not the best Chinese food restaurants in the country. The food is amazing. Staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. Cocktails are gorgeous too.

Lovely food and great service. Unhappy that you are charged £10 per head when you book the table , which is non refundable if you have to cancel. Very expensive meal and will probably not book again. There are other good restaurants in Blackpool at half the price. Also unhappy that a service charge is included in the bill , which should be discretionary, although this was pointed out by the staff.

Food was amazing. The service was extremely efficient & quick. The toilets are lovely. Cant fault the place & will be back. I dined with my 8 year old & he loved it too especially the hot towels you get for sticky fingers after your meal.

Excellent service, excellent food lovely atmosphere

Gorgeous food as always . Customer service excellent

Celebrated our silver wedding anniversary here, great food and service, we would highly recommend.

Excellent service and really tasty food (Kung Po Chicken was the only disappointment as it was very slimy). Spare rib starters are very expensive £11-£12. Menu says 10% service charge for over 6 customers but it was automatically added to our party of 4. Waiter did point this out though ! Given the limited options in the area it is well worth paying a little more for a quality experience.

Booking advisable. Very popular for very good reason. Been many many times and love it. Wins excellence awards for very good reason.....

First time there, the best Asia cuisine in Blackpool, great food, great presentation, great atmosphere. Definitely will come again.

I’ve heard many great things about this place, and finally got there to try for my self! The service was absolutely outstanding, the staff was so friendly, helpful and explained everything we asked about the menu. Our server was Pec he was such a gentleman so pleasant, extremely professional but also very funny (he took our phones and made some videos and pictures) which the little boy loved 😀 The food was by far the best Chinese meal I’ve come across by a mile I will definitely be back to there as soon as I’m back in Blackpool. 1 million percent recommend 👏👏👏👏

The best Chinese food in Blackpool! Huge portions and very quick to come out. Amazing service

The best food I've had since I've arrived in Blackpool! The flavors are to die for, well seasoned and fresh! The staff is very friendly and they cater to you! Excellent customer service!

There's a reason this has won awards, was a random stop with a friend and the food was absolutely delicious and there was plenty, we shared a main, side and starter and there was still plenty to take home, felt full for ages, very good quality food, would recommend this place very highly. Service was exceptional too, staff where lovely and polite, can't wait to return

I just had an amazing dinner in the mandarin, I ordered the Gon Sui (it was delicious) with the egg freid rice. The service was awesome, and the waiter Josh was really nice and helpful. I’ll come back very soon

Just back again for a 4th time, one of my favourite restaurants, staff are so friendly and go above and beyond, helped us out with a temper tantrum toddler, Jay was ever so kind and patient such a nice man and hard worker. They even put a last minute little balloon and Birthday banner up when they found out it was my Birthday (I’m not keen on attention) which was a lovely touch and they did not have to do that. I can not visit Blackpool without a visit here or it just wouldn’t be the same. See you again next year 🥰 3rd time I’ve been here and they never fail to disappoint, delicious food, lovely kind happy friendly staff and great with kids, they always make an effort for special occasions too and inside is clean and decorated beautifully, this is now a regular restaurant that I always make sure I book in advance before I visit Blackpool, wish they would open one up here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Best wishes and see you again soon

Excellent food and great location. We had a great time and an evening to remember. Still remember the chicken wings and prawn crackers.

Fantastic tasty food with a variety of gluten free options. Attentive waiting on staff. Recommend.

Absolutely fabulous meal at this restaurant, this was our third visit and the food is perfect, fresh and delicious. The staff were wonderful, and they made such an effort as this was a Father’s Day meal for my dad. Don’t hesitate to go here when you are dining in Blackpool you won’t be disappointed.

Ate three times in 5 days. Great food, full of flavour. Attentive and professional service. You get what you pay for. Quality!!!

Out on the town with a few friends, one of whom new this place well. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and it was great to sit at a massive round table with a lazy susy in the middle. The menu choice was really good. The food order didn't take long and it didn't dissapoint. We were able to share meals which it made it even more enjoyable. Overall agreat experience with great friends, food and staff.

We loved it so much last year we are Back again this year as a group of 17 more mature gentlemen! a k a Woodchurch Wanderers Walking football team Once again we were looked after superbly by Jay and the team Both tables went for the Banquet set menu Superb and plentiful Highlight was the ribs for me Others loved the Duck rolls All really tasty We plan to return next year as our culinary highlight

The quality of food and the friendlyness of the staff is on another level here . We hadn't booked a table so we were very lucky to get in . The Budda bear is so so good. I can't fault anything. Exceptional Definitely recommend.

The very best Chinese I've ever eaten in food outstanding excellent service lovely friendly staff

First time visiting under a recommendation The service was the best we've experienced in a very long time. All staff were very friendly, courteous & knowledgeable. A special mention to Peq who was so warm, welcoming & helpful when ordering the food & helping us with recommendations from the menu. The food was delicious, amazing flavours, beautifully presented & portions just right! Great decor & overall a lovely atmosphere. Prices excellent for the standard of food & overall experience. Thank you!

Awesome food 😋! Really good veggie option (ask for the separate menu) which are yummie. Good deserts as well! And really nice staff who found a perfect (last) spot for us despite the fact we didn’t reserve. Definitely an eat spot that will not disappoint!

Starter was ok. Main course chicken had texture of rubber. Beef isn't fillet! Definatly not the suggested high end chinese. Staff were impreasivly rude and rushed, wouldn't bother again. Spend your hard earned penny's elsewhere. Definatly better Chinese restraunts around. Shame as we checked out the google reviews before visiting!

Went for a birthday meal and was not disappointed! Service was fantastic and the food was some of the best oriental cuisine I've had in years, book early to avoid disappointment. Will definitely be returning when we next visit Blackpool.

Probably the best Chinese/Mandarin restaurant in the north of England. It’s been there many years and is always great. Had a wonderful meal with family while visiting Blackpool from USA. I remember going here as a child in the 70s and it’s still just as good! Be sure to make a reservation!

Quite frankly THE BEST Chinese restaurant we have been to. We are from the North East. Came here by chance 5 years ago for our 10th wedding anniversary meal. Returned for our 15th and it did not disappoint. They even decorated our table for the occasion. Hopefully, we will return soon but praying it won't be another 5 years. 5 stars all round

Tried to get a table previously but was fully booked up so we booked this time, wow, the best Chinese food I,ve eaten in a long time , if not ever, so authentic and tasty , lovely ambience in the place as the marvellous staff attend to your every need , cant fault the place , will certainly go again, many thanks for a great meal and lovely experience. First class !

Brilliant food well worth the travel

Food was excellent. Portion sizes generous. We had the salt n chilli pork ribs starter - four huge pieces, a main meal by itself ! The Nasi Goring which was excellent but couldn't finish it. Great service, packed on a Tuesday night. Definitely go back again !

Really tasty food and good service.

This is a great place to visit if you enjoy Chinese food. Nice decor, friendly staff and excellent food. I would recommend booking in advance and it certainly not cheap but worth splashing out for a good quality dining experience. On street parking looked busy if bringing the car and the entrance seemed tight if you use a wheelchair, suggest you check with the owners for accessibility. Kids menu is available for young ones. Toilets upstairs, not sure if there is a mobility toilet elsewhere?

What a find! Been to many Chinese Restaurants in The Lakes, Manchester and York but never have I eaten such delicious food! Absolutely amazing! You don't have to pay service charge, and I usually don't but Idid as the service was above and beyond!

Family get together great night with wonderful food and service

Absolute Gem 💎. Visited this Restaurant for my birthday and my girlfriend and me spended a very lovely evening at the Mandarin. The Food overall was very good. We really enjoyed the Starter Plate, which was so delicious! Usually I don’t like to order Sate Sticks, because most Restaurants just serve you overcooked or dry chicken, but I have to admit, Mandarin completely changed my mind on that. I probably never tasted so tender Sate with such a good sauce before. The Staff overall was very lovely and caring. Everyone who worked upstairs, deserves a raise. Special shoutout to Peck! Would recommend! 5/5

My wife, my daughter, and I dropped in on Good Friday, and thankfully, we were given a table which was very lucky as this is obviously a very popular restaurant. The whole experience was perfect!! The food was the best we have had in an age and the staff were nothing short of exceptional. Thank you for making our evening so special and enjoyable.

georgeous food outstanding service

Absolutely brilliant staff are lovely. Went yesterday for my birthday with the girls. Shout out to the really lovely blonde waitress who took our photo. And the nice tall thin guy who didn’t judge us for asking for chicken nuggets for our fussy friend haha. Food absolutely brilliant, came piping hot, ordered chicken satay as a main, incredible the flavour my god I don’t know what that sauce is but I’ll be back haha. Very fast service too, restaurant was full. Saturday night. Chunky chips, yes. Friend ordered chow main, and wings on the side they are not shy with portion sizes but don’t over over do it like a lot of places. Other friend said the squid was really good. Very respectable place, always staff walking about to ask for anything. 10/10 thanks for a good night.

10/10 and some! This is hands down the best restaurant in Blackpool! The banquet is the best choice for anyone wanting good, well made food. Can’t wait to return.

Me and my wife had a lovely meal here. Great food and great service. We couldn’t have asked for more! 👍

One word. Consistency. There's a reason this restaurant had been here 45+years. The place is clean, modern but with a hardback to the old days with traditional materials. I love the satin walls here- they scream touch me haha. The gorgeous plush blue velvet booths are extremely comfortable. Now for the food. I said consistency because the dishes have always been the same but improved with better high quality ingredients. The menu has expanded and gained a loving following. I had 'seasonal greens' with 'Coriander and schezuan pepper' fried rice. My partner had 3 starters. Pot stickers, Satay Skewers and a wonton soup. A special mention for the soup.. it's never changed in the 15years I've been attending. There's nothing like it. Hand mad wontons and pak choi, highly seasoned. Gosh, I can't convey how good that soup is. My main did lack 'greens'. But I notified the team immediately, and literally one minute later I had lots of wok fried pak choi extra on my plate lol. So even lil errors are rectified. And that highlights their humbleness to please the customer. Excellent customer service. 10/10. We well as ever, be back. Shame I only caught two pics!