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Royal Mandarin Restaurant

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Local(619) 477-4151

1132 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

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Royal Mandarin Restaurant
Local(619) 477-4151

1132 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

http://sandiego.citysearch.com/profile/397770/national_city_ca/royal_mandarin_restaurant.html

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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cheap lunch specials with large portions. You may even have to pack your leftovers.AND THE SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN!!!Go! NOW!They also do party trays.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by a texan i.

4.0 of 5 stars. The chicken wings are great esp if the MSG coating doesn't bother you. Other dishes are OK with me as my family owns a Chinese restaurant back home...so it's pretty difficult to compare other Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. salted pepper chicken wings & fried rice.mmmm :)always pretty busy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pilar B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Salted Pepper Chicken Wings Spicy Crispy Beef side of Rice=big belly and smiley face :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Faa V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this Chinese resturant. You have to order Salted Pepper Chicken wings. It's the best! I been eating there for 14 years. My family always order to cater our family functions. They are the best.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here since I could remember. I crave the salt-pepper chicken wings all the time. Every time I visit San Deegy this has to be the one of the first places I have to go to get food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

4.0 of 5 stars. salted pepper chicken wings..where it's at.I always end up picking these up for get togethers. friends and fam love it. the salted pepper chicken seems like a staple right along with the lumpia and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LisaSD S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was coming back across the Coronado bridge today and saw the sign for National City. My first thought was to take a detour on my way home and stop for some of those awesome Salt and Pepper Wings!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle A.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place has fallen off. The food is just not the same anymore. The salt & pepper chicken wings always taste burnt, like they cook them in the morning and then re-fry them when you order it, to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Salt.and.Pepper.Chicken.Wings.That's all I ever get. It's great for potlucks...and its usually everyones favorite dish!You can clearly see the MSG it's coated in. Yum-o.Make sure you order ahead, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember coming here YEARS ago... did it change that much? Because when I walked in the other day, the place looked more cramped and bland than I remember. But I got over it once I ate the food.My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hula R.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE SEAFOOD HAPPINESS MAKES ME HAPPY...Actually I will be honest, the whole menu ROCKS my world! HAHA! My family is always at this place and we use them to cater a lot of our family functions! We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I came here last week to pick up some food for my niece's birthday party. Yeah, never again. I was told to pick it up at 1pm because that's what they told my brother. I got there at 1. I went in and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by E M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food you eat here probably isn't the healthiest but it's the best chinese food I've ever had! I've been coming here for years and the ladies are so kind. Yeah, I probably don't understand them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best Salted Peppered Chicken Wings in San Diego Area. They are so fricken good. It's one of the things to try in SD. I've driven over to National City about 5 times now to pick up an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place brings back so many childhood memories. I remember my family would always eat here after church and I could never wait til we finished so I could play at the Chucc E. Cheese's a few stores...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ben g.

4.0 of 5 stars. My answer now that Wing Wah of Chula Vista has been gone for a while. This restaurant has it all. It is a great substitute for me, the only thing is that they don't have the Almond Duck like Wing Wah...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by RON C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I recommend you come here atleast once and try out the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings because they are BOMB!!!! Ofcourse they also have other chinese delicates like the chow mein and egg drop soup but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by randy b.

5.0 of 5 stars. The salted pepper chicken wings are incredible (as you have probably read in many of the other reviews). But the other food was great as well. Super cheap in a no frills environment. The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place, it might be 40mins away from where we live, but it's well worth the drive.Salt and Pepper Chicken is the best and it comes in BULK! Another of my favorites is the Steamed Tilapia we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by pronces m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best salted pepper chicken wings in SD....;)
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place sucks! I called in at 1:00pm to place an order for medium tray of salted pepper chicken wings to be picked up at 4:00pm for the Pacquiao fight. I get to the restaurant and there long ass...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenilee Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think it's on every Filipino family's speed dial.I've been going here since I was little...and I'm pretty sure the rest of the South Bay can say the same! You can find the salt & pepper chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what happened...One minute I'm excited to eat what I thought was going to be a delicious filling dinner and then it hit me.... This isn't that great.I don't know if its my tastes buds but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The salt and pepper wings are ridiculous. So good i cant stop eating them. If the rest of the food is half as good then it is the best in San Diego. I just keep getting the wings.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace R.

4.0 of 5 stars. like many others mentioned the salt&pepper wings are awesome. I placed an order and it was ready in less than five minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. used to go here all the time...every birthday, every holiday, every major celebration. often times, we'd go here after church. i don't get to go here as much anymore as i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my "GO TO" place for my chicken wing fix... Whenever I have parties, everyone knows we'll a PHAT tray (or two) of these! ALWAYS good!, even at room temp. it's the "crunchiness" of them that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really awesome for price-to-food/taste ratio. It's usually under $10 for me to eat alone and I always am more than full after I leave if I can even finish my plate. I tend to always get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessi D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't stress enough how good of a chinese place this is=)-Salt&Pepper Wings-Shrimp Fried Rice-Salt&Pepper Fish...IT IS TO DIE FOR!!!!-Egg Drop Soupprices are reasonable ,but I'm telling you the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is only a review for the Salt and Pepper wings. They are absolutely amazing! I have had them at work a bunch of times when people bring them in. I finally made it down there today to pick up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to go here back in the 90's through mid 2000 after going to church every sunday. The food is pretty good but at times, I would always go to the restroom to take a dump especially with too much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Royal Mandarin is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner pickup and you can never go wrong with their infamous salt and pepper chicken wings. For example, today I had a picnic to attend and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Greetings! I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is amazing it's anything but bland. It defiantly has some spice in its mix. The prices are very reasonable - but don't go there expecting fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everyone who tastes the salted pepper chicken wings here, end up loving them! For parties we always order a tray of salted pepper chicken wings, the mandarin soft noodles and the salted pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm notoriously picky about restaurant food; rarely get excited about eating; and have never liked chicken wings before... But Royal Mandarin gets five stars for their salt & pepper chicken wings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ricardo A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to start by saying that normally I not a huge fan of wings. Wings are seemingly a lot of work for not a whole lot of meat. To me wings are like the red headed step child when compared to pork...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in National City. I've been a fan for many years now and surprised many of my friends by bringing them here and making them realise that yes, there is a quality...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by brenda j.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading all the yelper reviews on this place I just had to try it outall I wanted was the salted pepper chicken wings..I was somewhat taken aback by all the people standing in thedoorway.Once I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ask M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I Go, This Place Is Always Poppin'...Lunch Or Dinner...This Place Has Its Upsides And Downsides...Upsides: Food Is Really Good. They Also Have A Lunch & Dinner Special So If You Want A Bang...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Junior F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cebo's spot! Nice and Cheap, quicc spot to grub and chop it up. But Golden Chopsticcs is better!!! Bet
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mylene E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here for as long as I could remember with my family and even after all those years, their salted pepper chicken wings are still as delicious as ever. It's always busy, so phone in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by richie e.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is such the neighborhood joint that I once polished my shoes outside while waiting for my salted pepper wings. TruFax!Although not the ultimate cheapest place to buy greasy americanized chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by May S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Say, man? Has anyone mentioned the Cashew Chicken and Mandarin Noodles? My family has been going here for birthdays and anniversaries. since i was a kid. I love the comfort of knowing that the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I found out that Ratatouille works here, I have to find it out myself. The food here is delicious!!! No wonder Cebo goes there a lot. I tried congratulating the chef, but he keeps running...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan J.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place is great. cheap. and all around awesome. try the the salt and pepper wings. OMMGGG. my boyfriend is in the navy and his work gets them catered all the time. great chinese food. not too far...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ireri L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome for cheap greasy chinese food. REALLY CHEAP! and yummy. I had a problem with the hot and sour soup because it wasn't hot AT ALL. But I have to give it 5 stars because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Royal Mandarin is packed, packed to the MAX! Every open spot possible has chairs and a table, and filled with hungry folks. The salted pepper chicken is their specialty, and after eating it you know...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't believe there is only 48 reviews on this place...this place has been here forever...I remember coming here as a kid. Located right there next to the bakery (remember that place as a kid...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I challenge anyone to find a place that beats their Salted Pepper Chicken Wings. I've been going here since I could walk. Actually, anything from their menu that is Salted Pepper is the best. Believe...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I thought I was a little too generous with the five stars here. I can't really pick a favorite between RM and Golden Chopsticks (GC). Both places offer quick, friendly service. RM offers lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by wendy j.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Salt N' Pepper Chicken Wings rock the house. I live in Long Beach but was in Diego for Thanksgiving. I couldn't leave Diego without getting an order of wings, Shrimp Fried Rice and Orange...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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absolutely amazing! by Julie-Anne M. at InsiderPages

I have been going to this restaurant since I have a child and I have NEVER been dissatisfied with their food! Great food, friendly people, and theres a chinese bakery next door thats perfect for dessert! MUST...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by benito d.

5.0 of 5 stars. CRACK HEADS!!!I think about their plight at 4 in the morning when they want crack and can't get it. I feel their pain. It's currently 3:54 in the morning and there's almost nothing I wouldn't do for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theo B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A staple at any family party Salted Pepper ANYTHING! Can't go wrong with that. Chicken Wings sprinkled with sort of edible crack, because I can't stop going back for more. I may have a problem.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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chicken wings by Noel S. at InsiderPages

Their Chicken are the best and you just can't eat one. It is convenient, you can take it to go which is the best option since it isnt a really classy place.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. We were in the area today and my nana mentioned some place that she referred to as "Wings from the 'hood"So curiosity got the better of me and oh man, this place is fantastic. Super affordable and big...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allyson M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was pretty much the only Chinese restaurant I'd go to when I was living with my parents. My favorites: Salted Pepper Chicken, Orange Beef, Broccoli Beef, Curry Chicken and Tempura Shrimp. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Best Chinese Restaurant in San Diego by Cherilyn A. at InsiderPages

Where I come from (Orange County/LA area), there are lots of great chinese restaurants. However, in SD, the chinese food selection is very limited. Royal Mandarin is probably one of the best chinese restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by priscella n.

3.0 of 5 stars. yeah, this place is well known. for football season/games, make sure to order your salted pepper chicken wings in advance, and be prepared to wait in a long ass line to get them. but they are so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elle p.

5.0 of 5 stars. can't be beat. i looooove mandarin!service is cool. tea is tasty. parking is a plenty. prices are low. quality of food is high. SALTED PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS, SQUID, and SHRIMP. MmMMMmMM major...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every party my sister and brother in law have...we get the salted pepper wings. TONS of them! You cannot eat just one...or even 2, you must have more and more. They are delicious! In fact, TODAY is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, $5.50 for dinner.Now that deserves another star.It comes with egg drop soup, fried rice, mongolian beef, and the salted pepper chicken wings. om nom nom nom.For an extra $1, you can add either...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh is that what the place is called? We call it Salt and Peppa Chicken wing place! LOL Love it , they practicially know my family and are starting to remember our names. They have the best wings on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place isn't fancy like other Chinese restaurants so it does look like a joint. Everytime I go in, there's a line in front of the cash register and trays full of their famous salted pepper chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melvin D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is #1 in my book. I remember the first time I came here I thought the food would be crappy, but boy was I wrong! I decided to try their salt n' pepa chicken wings and they blew me away!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Honestly I would love to give this place a 4.5 stars. I say 5 stars because I'm truly in love with salted pepper chicken wings. That plus the fried rice is a perfect meal. The only reason why I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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mmm Chinese

this place has some great chinese food. The best I've had in a long time. I highly recommend to try the xoxo chicken wings.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dorothy v.

2.0 of 5 stars. Once upon a time, this place was top dog in my book: cheap lunch, cheap dinner, great wangs, bomb egg drop soup and fast service.All of a sudden.. this place takes a turn for the worse!I start...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Salted Pepper chicken wings are the best.... They are MSGeelicious. Hell, any of their "Salted Pepper" lineup is great. This place is awesome, always worth the drive to southside SD. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gina c.

5.0 of 5 stars. MmmMM... salt n pepper chicken wings and shrimp (with no shell) to DIE for!! on our way home from daygo me and the hubby usually stop by, get it to go, and eat up on our way back to LA... i think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JOANNA L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely LOVE this place! Since I was a young gal,... we went here every sunday after church or to celebrate small occassions. The MUST have's are their Salt n' Pepper chicken wings!! they are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Best Chinese Place in San Diego

I love the Chinese food at this restaurant. Like others have mentioned my favorite is the Salty Peppered Wings. The only place that I can recall that serves these is in Alhambra other than that I'm glad that I...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Salt & Pepper Wings!

My cousins from National City & Bonita took me here with my sister and the salt & pepper chicken wings are sooo good and addicting. Their version of pan fried noodles (i'm not sure what its called on their...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I felt compelled to create an account and write a review about Royal Mandarin because I too wanted to let the world know how awesomical this place is. Like everybody said, the salted pepper chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't necessarilly have a ton to add here, b/c like everyone else I'm going to say YAY! SALTED PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS!!! I like them to go. The small catering style take out order is $20 and I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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IN LOVE WITH IT! by Steve L. at InsiderPages

Everytime my parents come down and want Chinese food, this is where we go. The chicken wings are just fantastic! I always order them and then order another dozen to go. The walnut honey shrimp is also another...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food. Great Service. Great price. Horrible seating. I used to eat here every week. I love the salted pepper items. The rice is gross, rice is supposed to be soft and moist, but their rice is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only people who give this place less than 4-5 start s are those who do not live around National City or south bay.This place is the BEST for party platters. I come here to dine-in in PJ's with no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Royals has been a home away from home for me. Been going to this place for YEARS! (Like everyone else who has reviewed this place). I still love their food and crave it all the time. Cheap lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ambriss R.

3.0 of 5 stars. When it comes to Chinese Food San Diego is really lacking. I've been here twice (once when I first moved down and recently because I read the reviews on Yelp). My boyfriend and I have been on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter S.

3.0 of 5 stars. PROS: Unlike most chinese food places, the portions here are huge. Food is not overly salty. Service was good (for a Chinese food place). Food and drinks were promptly served.CONS: Not the cleanest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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I'm From LA

Every time I am in San Diego, I drive down to National City just to get my fix of chicken wings and calamari and that fish! If you got high blood pressure, just take a water pill before you eat. It's way worth...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2 Thumbs Way Up!

A national City institution! Salty Pepper Chicken Wings, and Salty Pepper Shrimp are my favs. CAll in on weekends and evenings; always packed for take out. But you get fast service, good prices(lunch special...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Best Salty Peppered Chicken Wings in Town

I have been going to this Chinese Restaurant for over 20 years. Good Food that will not break your bank!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Salt and Pepper Heaven

If you like salt and pepper everything this is the place. The chicken and fish is great but if it's a holiday call ahead. The dining in service is okay but we like it best for take out wings and fish.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Salty Pepper Chicken Wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Salty Pepper Chicken Wings, Salty Pepper French Fries, Salty Pepper Shrimp, Salty Pepper Squid!!!! No one can beat these anywhere in San Diego! call ahead and take out; place is packed after 5pm on ANY day!...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Taylor M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want foo-foo Chinese and *ambience*,,,don't go here.If you want DA BOMB FOOD,,,GO HERE!The hell with the salty-pepper chicken wings! SALTY PEPPER NO- SHELL SHRIMP!!!!!I came to Royal Mandarin...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jom, heng, brian, fran- Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. i have been coming to royal mandarin for years and nothing has changed...the place looks exactly the same..the servers are the same..they still use the same yellowish brown glasses..and of course the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony T.

3.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for the good chicken wings and food, but a star dropped for service. it just takes one experience to change your feelings about the place.i received decent service on previous visits. one time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my first review, and with good reason, this place is my earliest memory of going out to eat with my family. Now I feel like I must defend this much loved restaurants that practically invented...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Health Warning!

This place does have good food, but it was shut down in November of 07 for Vermin infestation. So not worth it at all. My family used to order their Salt and Pepper chicken wings all the time for big...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaelyn A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't understand what's the big deal about this place. I mean, sure, the food is decent enough to pass for Chinese but go down a block, in the same shopping center, to Golden Chopsticks, and you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy, thats it...yup.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Speed Dial #2 on my phone (#1 is reserved by voicemail)A staple of mine for the past 20 something years . . . I was first bit by the Salted Pepper Chicken Wings bug when I was in 2nd Grade. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hate to say it again, but the Salt and Pepper chicken wings are bad ass. The shrimp is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there today for the first time and OH MY!! the food was YUMMY!! dont even get me started on the s&p chicken wings! the best ive tried! i also had the sweet & sour pork and fried rice which was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings is my whole reason for ever going to this spot! It's was always a big Favorite at our company parties and in my home HEEEYYYY
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christie c.

5.0 of 5 stars. everything is good. looks kindy gloomy when you walk in but the food and prices make up for it. never been dissapointed. the bessssssssssssttttt chinese restaurant ever! my faves are the fried rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon D.

4.0 of 5 stars. i grew up eating at this place when i lived in national city so maybe this review is a little biased. i've ate there with family enough to say we've spent at least 10k dollars (birthdays, etc). i live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jelz G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two words .. LUNCH SPECIALS.. yes you get hot tea, crispy noodles with sweet & sour sauce, egg drop soup, 3 salt and pepper chicken wings, special entree of the day (usually mongolian beef) and fried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Salt and Pepper Chicken and Crab Ragoon are offf the meatrack and will keep me going back there forever haha...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Salted Pepper Chicken Wings, Mandarin House Noodles, Eggdrop Soup, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Salted Pepper Squid...OH SO YUMMY! I have been going to this place for YEARS. The food is cheap and the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My family has been going to this place for an eternity (mostly for parties and the occasional takeout order). Honey walnut shrimp is incredible and of course you gotta come here for the salted pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Long H.

5.0 of 5 stars. best chicken wings i've ever had. i've also tried the salted pepper calamari and mongolian beef, and both were quite appetizing. if you go, make sure not to go during the busy hours, because you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Very Good Chinese

I've been coming here for about ten years with my husband. I don't even like egg drop soup but I will ONLY eat it here- it tastes great. All their food is delicious, the orange chicken is the best. The decor...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place & love mom & pop shops. Have to state that first.I was turned on to this place by my very good Filipino friend that I have known since i was younger.She and her family at one point...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cryetti C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to live in this area and loved to go to the Mandarin. It is definitely a hole-in-the-wall type of place. The food is cheap and delicious. Even after moving to Poway, I still continued to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear God save me from this place when I come to visit...This place has been there for YEARS and has NOT changed. Still have the same ladies serving, same decor, still the same crowd of people blocking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alissandra L.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Salted Pepper Wings and we're in effect, want you to push it back!" - couldn't help but sing/rap that when we got seated.Salt n Pepa would be so proud, I think. We even danced a little at our table...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Good food, uses MSG

I've been going to this restaurant since I was little, and I've always liked the food. I still do, but unfortunately, this establishment only serves as an example of the stereotype of Chinese restaurants and...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. this restaurant and it's service both suck.but you need to go there anyway and order the salt and pepper chicken (to go)!! that's the only thing i've ever had there, but it is an absolute must to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Until we found a place that serves Salted Pepper Chicken wings near our house, we used to always come here. That's their specialty and they do a great job of making it. They serve other items here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd i.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Best Chicken Wings Ever! It's like crack but in the form of a chicken wing. It is instantaneously addictive. Light, crisp crust, perfectly salted and spiced and yet so tasty and juicy. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Although I do love their soft noodles and salt and pepper chicken, they recently have changed their customer service. I recently have placed an order over the phone for a big order of chicken, went...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two words: Salt & Pepper. Order salt and pepper chicken or shrimp, my personal favorites and get ready for a quick trip to heaven. The Royal Manadarin offers a full menu of tasty items; however, in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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