I had heard about Mandala from a friend, and Idecided to take some friends there to try it with me (they were both meat & pototoes type people but the wanted to try it).
If you understand you are going to a Vegan restaurant, you'll really like it. Before I moved here, I lived in Eugene, OR for 2 years, so it was a nice to find a restaurant like this here in the valley.
Prices are a little high for comparable food at regular joints, but you pay for better food quality and fresh ingredients. Service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
I love tea, and the selection of hot tea was amazing. My only gripe was that they were out of the tea I really wanted.
As for the food, it was light, fresh and delicious. The three of us split the "nacho" appetizer, and it was a pleasant surprise. It was loaded with fresh pico & guac and a ton of beans. I ordered the East sandwich, and it was good. Loaded with veggies. The parsley salad that came with it was a bit over powering, but I don't think I've ever had parsley salad that wasn't... We had cake as well. I had the blueberry lime. It was moist and the two flavor profiles worked well together.
For me, I ate a ton - appetizers, entree and dessert, and I never really felt full like I would had I devoured a regular restaurant meal.
I'll definitely be back. The hot tea, fresh food and a relaxing atmosphere were a great way to finish what was a long day at the office earlier.