



The Mandarin
Downtown Menlo Park
The Mandarin brings serious Szechuan heat to an unexpectedly elegant setting. Live seafood, tongue-numbing peppercorns, and beautifully plated classics make this a favorite for spice seekers and Chinese food purists alike.
Upscale Szechuan dining
Authentic Chinese flavors
House of Spicy Pain
Fresh live seafood
Tips
🌶️"House of Spicy Pain" — local nickname for the Szechuan heat
🦐order the live spot prawn, cooked to order
📖skip the Americanized menu, ask for Chinese specialties
€€€€
The Mandarin
Downtown Menlo ParkOpens Saturday at 11:30 AM




The Mandarin brings serious Szechuan heat to an unexpectedly elegant setting. Live seafood, tongue-numbing peppercorns, and beautifully plated classics make this a favorite for spice seekers and Chinese food purists alike.
Upscale Szechuan dining
Authentic Chinese flavors
House of Spicy Pain
Fresh live seafood
Tips
🌶️"House of Spicy Pain" — local nickname for the Szechuan heat
🦐order the live spot prawn, cooked to order
📖skip the Americanized menu, ask for Chinese specialties
€€€€