The Mandarin by Rach

The first Nottingham EC was a small affair. Despite the abrupt greeting (due to our non-booking), the Mandarin proved a good choice. The usually plain décor was suitably festive, and crackers were a definite bonus. Getting the waiter’s attention on this busy evening was a challenge, but once we did, all requests were delivered swiftly. We opted for the set menu (mixed starters and three different main courses), and found the food to be satisfying and tasty. A minor misunderstanding with the tea meant this was rather more plentiful than intended. All in all, good value for nice food.