Dining out: Michael Wan's Mandarin, Blackpool: Exceptional food and top service from a family-run award-winning restaurant
And it’s a lovely place to dine in a classy but fairly relaxed setting - great for a special occasion, but equally popular for casual dining. Elegant artwork, luxurious and comfy velvet booths and oriental nuances without trying too hard.
Not having a big appetite, we went straight for the main dish, although they have a range of very tempting starters including deep friend squid and salt ‘n’ chilli ribs. For mains there’s a good selection of curries, noodle dishes and sizzling platters, and several sharers and banquet options too. I chose the chicken curry - which arrived in a beautifully presented small cast iron dish, with a small bowl of steamed rice both presented on a hot plate, and steaming hot. The chicken was cooked to perfection, lovely firm breast pieces coated in a sumptuous curry sauce, and perfect for my tastes, rich and fruity, with a mild oriental spice without being overpowering.Brian ordered the chicken chow mein, which was served on a stylish square dish, and looked very appetising.
The portions are generous but the focus is on top class ingredients and we left satisfied after a beautiful meal. And as a bonus – Brian had booked as a birthday meal for me and it was a surprise when members of staff sang ‘happy birthday’ and brought me a complimentary dessert.Advertisement
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