I have been patronizing the Mandarin House for years and I thought I'd update my review based on my recent experience here.
The interior has been remodeled. Yes, the wall fountain remains and the pool greets you as you enter the front door. There are black-lacquered tables and bamboo shelves with pops of swirled aluminum accents. The booths have pumpkin and beige colored block suede backs that reflect the glow of the sunset-colored windows. The pendant lights are a modern version of Asian paper lamps that give the dining area an upscale feel.
The food here is amazing! The chef will prepare your meal to the perfect spiciness upon your request. I especially like the Moo Shu Pork with Duck Sauce (tender, chewy pancakes are the bomb) and the Kung Poa Shrimp (extra spicy with peanuts).
The appetizers are so good we sometimes don't order dinner! Crab Rangoon, Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, Crispy Won Tons. I love drinking Sake and Plum Wine here, though there isn't a separate bar - sadly it seems that the restaurant space is too small to accommodate a bar.
The service is excellent and the staff makes one feel at home. There is a beautiful water feature located outside of the entrance to the restaurant which adds to the allure.