About
Welcome to O Mandarin, a hidden gem located at 600 W Old Country Rd in Hicksville, NY. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its casual, trendy, intimate, and romantic atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a classy upscale dinner or a dessert treat, O Mandarin has you covered.
From the moment you step through the ADA-compliant main entrance, you'll be greeted with impeccable service and a menu filled with tantalizing options. The appetizers alone will leave your taste buds dancing with dishes like Century Egg & Soft Tofu Avocado, Crispy Oyster Mushroom, and Emperor's Cabbage.
When it comes to dim sum, O Mandarin doesn't disappoint with offerings such as Beijing ZhaJiangMein, Dan Dan Noodle, and Homemade Dumplings. And of course, you can't miss out on their famous Peking Duck, available as a half or whole serving.
Customer reviews rave about the quality of the food, with one customer mentioning that O Mandarin serves the best Peking duck they've had in Long Island. Another customer highlighted the Emperor Grilled Lamb as a standout dish.
With a full bar, outdoor seating, and a dog-friendly policy, O Mandarin caters to a diverse clientele. Whether you're dining in, taking out, or hosting a private event, O Mandarin provides top-notch service and delicious Asian cuisine.
If you're in the mood for a culinary adventure, look no further than O Mandarin. Your taste buds will thank you.
“ I enjoyed everything from the service to the food! Server was very helpful in explaining the menu and what's the most popular items on the menu. I will definitely be coming back. ”
“ Food was great. Nice place but it's so expensive. Great service. We ordered and the food came quick. ”
“ Best Peking duck I've found in Long Island so far in 5 years. Crunch skin and they trim the fat. ”
“ Finally got a chance to try O Mandarin. Glad we chose to dine in, enjoying the environment and freshly made dishes is such a wise decision. I think they change the menu time to time. We were interested in a dish from Yelper's picture, but the restaurant on longer has it. Also surprised they don't have Sichuan cold jelly (?) 川北凉粉 on the menu. We tried: - Chengdu mouthwatering chicken 口水鸡 4/5. I like the flavor but the chicken was a little dry. When I ate the leftover next day, the chicken fell apart. I don't mind but just find it odd. - Sliced pork belly 蒜泥白肉 3.5/5. The portion is small. Flavor is not bad. - Scallion bubble pancake 葱油泡饼 4/5. It's a fun concept! The only thing is that menu says it comes with red curry dip, but the dip tastes like spicy mayo. - thousand layer tofu 干锅千页豆腐 4/5. If you never had thousand layer tofu before, it has a more chewy texture than the usual firm tofu. This dish has more sauce than typical 干锅 (dry pot) dishes; it may get heavy if you keep eating it. - Emperor grilled lamb 贝勒羊肉 4.5/5. O Mandarin makes this dish better than Chai in Midtown West and Juqi in Flushing. The lamb is perfect. We do wish the mini pancakes can be crispy to add more texture. Service was good. Note that the waitresses don't seem to speak Chinese. If you come with older families who order in Chinese, you may need to help translate. ”
“ I highly recommend this place!! We came here with no reservations on Father's Day. We were a party of 5 and they were able to accommodate us immediately. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out. We walked through the gates of heaven and entered O' Mandarin. When I tell you guys, the ambiance of this restaurant is amazing! There is a full bar with more alcohol than my local liquor store-and that's crazy. There are several tables that are inside a booth to create a more private feel for your party. We were blessed to have such a wonderful server, Jenny, aka "Jenny from the block". She was great. Checked on us frequently, cut our beef off the bone and packed our food for us. We appreciated how amazing she was. Now on to the food- For appetizers, we got: Pot stickers 10/10 (sooo good!) Braised ribs 10/10 (sooo good!) Wonton soup 10/10 Hot and sour soup 10/10 (btw, it was super spicy. Like the kind where your nose begins to water, yeah that kind of spicy) Soup dumplings 7/10 (it was ok. ) Scallion pancake (7/10 (I just didn't like the whole bubble thing. And it comes with a curry sauce that I found to be okay. I prefer soy) For entrees: Chicken friend rice 10/10 Beef chow mein 10/10 Mongolian beef 10/10 (I really enjoyed this!) Sesame chicken 10/10 Garlic pepper shrimp 6/10 (this dish seemed more on the healthier side. Not much flavor or sauce. It did come with some vegetables that was good and the shrimp was nice and jumbo. I just pictured garlic pepper shrimp differently in my mind when I ordered it) My husband for a pina colada with a shot of Remy Martin because it's Father's Day and why not. I got a white Mandarin sangria. Not gonna lie, I didn't really like it. It taste like perfume if that makes sense to anyone. (No I've never actually tried perfume but I can imagine this must be what it taste like) I drank it all because we don't waste alcohol over here but I would not order this again. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and will promote it like I worked there. The food, the ambiance and the staff helped us to enjoy our Father's Day. Thank you! ”
“ Impromptu dinner and a friend recommended this place. It is pretty spacious inside with table and booth seating. Extensive menu with good selection of spicy dishes. The Peking Duck skin was crispy and comes with flour crepes. It was delicious! Decent portion size for family style. Bubble Scallion Pancake was cool! The appetizers were very good. Service was friendly and efficient. If you're looking something other than Cantonese cuisine, I recommend this place. ”
“ Food: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 6/10 My family had a rather pleasant dining experience here two days ago. The place looked quite odd outside because a big storage building right next to it. But once you pushed the heavy door, you would see a totally different world. I liked the simple traditional elements all around. From the China red columns to traditional wooden engraved tables and chairs. They reminded me the Forbidden City. The most beloved 8 Treasure Manchurian mini sweets by Empress Dowager, elegantly lying in this exquisitely made gift box ( see my photo attached). I think I was sold just by this setting. Lol! Now food. The place offered mixed styles of dishes, Sichuan mostly, traditional Beijing and American Chinese. The steamed fish: 9/10. I requested no oil pouring on the fish as the final touch, which it is considered as the most key step of this dish. I personally just never found that was necessary nor healthy nor pretty. Not that I didn't respect the chef's expertise (my husband often warns me I would be kicked out in Europe when dining in. lol). The Peking Duck: per my son 10/10 however don't buy this. Because he has never had a real Peking Duck in Beijing yet. But judged from the presentation, the skin looked thin and crispy. The color looked nice n rather atttactive in its red brown, fairly appealing. However, the duck meat was so thickly cut under the pretty skin. The wrapping pan cakes were nicely warmed and a bit challenging to seperate them. One order of wrapping cake wasn't not enough so we ordered another set. Salt & pepper pork ribs: 8/10. Surprising not greasy and very nice flavor. Not of the bone so it was fun to work on it a little bit. Bean sprout in garlic: 8/10. It would be so much more enjoyable if less oil. Again, the Golden Rule is, the simpler the better. Beef with Napa cabbage and Chinese asparagus in chill oil: 8/10. The flavor was great. MSG of course but not too crazy. What a pity the cut of beef was too thick. Silky tofu with thousand year old egg in chill oil: 8/10. Very good in terms of flavor. I know it was diodes to enjoy with a heavy chill oil. This dish was in a beautiful cold metal bowl on a traditional engraved metal stand. If the chops of garnish more refine, this would be 10/10. Dan Fan noodles:6/10. Very average. The noodle was too soft for Dan Dan. Lacking of chewing sensation that traditional ones requires. The topping missed finely chopped preserved Chinese cabbage, as well as crushed peanuts. But it was very popular on the table. The final and the highlight of the brunch was the 8 Treasure old Manchurian mini sweets! 11/10! Yes, you heard it right! 11/10. lol! I was a snub when came to sweets. But these from here I could eat them every day. There well fresh out of making and extremely light in taste. I honestly felt like the Empress Dowaher for a moment. Thank you chef, as a Manchurian, I was ecstatic! Service: 10/10. Our waitress Nook was very pleasant and sweet. Constantly checking with us if things were needed. She wore a day time makeup and very much respect her job and the guests. The girls at the front door needed to be seriously trained to be the front face of the business. They had no smiles nor warmth. I almost mistaken them as two Egyptian mummies. lol. ”
“ Delicious all around? Service was dutiful and professional Ambience was spectacular Now for the food 1 duck friend rice was perfectly cooked and spiced...could have benefitted from more duck and more vegetables but was delicious anyhow 2. Chicken and broccoli had sooo much chicken and it was moist and the broccoli was cooked perfectly 3. The mandarin ribs were small on size but large on flavor and seasoning 4. Scallion pancake was nice and crispy and a do-not-miss offering and the sauce was delectable 5. spring rolls were very good. Be aware that the wrapper is not thin but a little thicker and more like an egg roll but not as darkly friend and with much less ingredients 6. Beef and broccoli had sooo much beef and onion and both were soooo tender and cooked and seasoned to perfection. ”