Liu Mandarin Kitchen

"My wife and I came here Christmas Eve. The food is priced very reasonably and we loved everything we ordered. We ordered dumplings, general tsao’s chicken and Singapore noodles. All of our dishes were absolutely delicious and we were sad we were only staying in Auburn for a short while because we really want to go back. This place is amazing and rivals Chinese food in the Bay Area."

"Based on reviews, we anticipated a better experience. The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived around 6 pm and it was cold inside. The waitress insisted on seating us by a window, and said it would not be cold because of a nearby heating vent. But it was cold. The food tasted okay, but there was a distinct lack of all things vegetable in the Pad Thai and the Chow Mien. This was particularly odd given that Pad Thai is typically loaded with veggies. We both agreed that we honestly make a better Pad Thai at home. The best item we ordered was the pot stickers, but they weren’t stand out. We were surprised to be given only a fork in our “place setting”, and had to ask for a knife. No chopsticks were offered. And strangely the waitress seemed annoyed that we were there., which we couldn’t figure out. Overall the atmosphere was uncomfortable and unwelcoming, and the food was just okay. We were disappointed to say the least and won’t bother to go back."

"I ordered the pork dumplings in general tso’s chicken and it came out to 33.45 without tip. The dumplings were way too doughy and the only flavor and texture is of minced green onion. Some of the worst dumplings I’ve had. For the chicken dish, I am not sure there was any chicken. Most of each piece was all breading. The flavor of the sauce was worse than what you can get from Trader Joe’s. The food only took 4mins 38sec for to be brought out once I ordered it which shows me that it is far from freshly made either flash fried or reheated."

"If you're looking for authentic Chinese food in Auburn, then this is the place for you! It was a Sunday night and I was looking for some comfort food, which for me is dumplings. I saw the reviews about this restaurant highlighting their dumplings and I knew I had to try it out. I walked into the restaurant around 6pm and placed an order for pork dumplings (fried) and beef noodle soup (红烧牛肉面). They told me that my order would be ready in 20 minutes. The staff was very friendly and just something to keep in mind, they're requesting customers to pay in cash! The dumplings were honestly some of the best that I've had in a while. Their dumplings have a very nostalgic, homemade quality to them. You can tell that the dumplings were made with care and fresh ingredients. Their beef noodle soup is equally as good, with a very flavorful broth and tender pieces of beef. Needless to say, I was extremely satisfied with my meal, and it definitely gave me the feeling of comfort that I was looking for that night. While I can't wait to try out some of their other dishes, their dumplings will definitely remain my go-to order!"

"Pre-pandemic! Visited this place a few times during my recent trips to Auburn, CA and I've become quite a fan. The owners are super nice and hospitable. And their food is fresh and delicious. My boyfriend loves coming here as he doesn't get to have authentic Chinese food as often so visits here are a treat. The place is bright and spacious, and the food is great. Service has always been good during my previous experiences. I live in NY at the moment, so I'm none too sure when I'll be able to return to CA, nor can I really shed any new information to their covid-19 safety measures at this time, but what I can tell you is that if they're offering take out or delivery, please don't hesitate in supporting this local business!! I highly recommend them to anyone in the area. I'm jealous if you're able to order from them!"