Honey Walnut Shrimp
A longtime favorite, crispy and sweet.
Chinese restaurant · Laguna Beach, California
Craving the classics? Done right.
Mandarin King is a family-owned Laguna Beach kitchen serving American-Chinese the way it should be: cooked fresh to order, with no MSG, ever.
- 1223 N Coast Hwy
- No MSG
- Family-style
Family-owned since 1984. Cooked to order.
Every dish leaves the wok without MSG, and the kitchen adjusts for gluten-free, vegan, low-sodium, or low-sugar diets on request.
No MSG. Ever.
House favorites
The dishes that built the reputation.
Every plate is cooked fresh to order. Call ahead and it will be packed hot for pickup, or order delivery around Laguna Beach.
Mongolian Beef
Tender beef in a savory, garlicky glaze.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
The classic, bright and crisp.
House Special Chow Mein
Wok-tossed noodles, loaded with the good stuff.
Kung Pao Chicken
A Sichuan staple with real kick.
Cream Cheese Wontons
Golden, crisp, gone in seconds.
Pot Stickers
Pan-seared, with a proper crunch.
Sizzling Rice Soup
The tableside showstopper.
Paper Wrapped Chicken
An old-school delicacy, steamed in parchment.
Black Mushroom Beef
Earthy, savory, deeply satisfying.
Orange Chicken
Citrusy glaze, kid-approved.
Egg Rolls
The opening act that never misses.
Hot from the wok, packed for home.
Dine in on North Coast Highway, or take a box to the beach. Either way, it leaves the kitchen fresh.
Find us
On Coast Highway, ready when you are.
Address
1223 N Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Garage and street parking nearby.
Call for takeout
Good to know
Closed on Tuesdays. Dine in, takeout, and delivery around Laguna Beach.
Hours
- Sunday3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Monday11:30 AM – 8:45 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday11:30 AM – 8:45 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM – 8:45 PM
- Friday11:30 AM – 8:45 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Questions
Before you call.
Do you cook with MSG?+
No. Mandarin King prepares its food with no MSG, and cooks each dish to order so the kitchen can work around allergies and dietary needs on request.
Can you handle gluten-free or vegan diets?+
Yes. Because dishes are made to order, the kitchen can prepare gluten-free, vegan, low-sodium, or low-sugar versions of traditional dishes. Just mention it when you order.
Do you deliver?+
Yes, delivery around Laguna Beach is available through Postmates, and pickup is always an option. Call (949) 494-8992 to place a takeout order.
Are you open on Tuesdays?+
No, the kitchen is closed on Tuesdays. Hours are Sunday 3:00–8:30 PM, Monday and Wednesday through Friday 11:30 AM–8:45 PM, and Saturday 12:00–8:45 PM.
Where are you located?+
1223 N Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, California, with garage and street parking nearby.
How long has Mandarin King been around?+
It is a small family-owned restaurant that has served Laguna Beach and its visitors since 1984, known for fresh food and an inviting family atmosphere.
Ready when you are
Dinner is one call away.
Laguna Beach, CA · No MSG · Family-style