Brampton Origins: The Story of Mandarin's First Location in 1979

Written by Mandarin Editorial on 2026-02-12.

Welcome to our official journal. This article details travel back to december 8, 1979, when a small queen street restaurant in brampton laid the foundation for ontario's most iconic chinese-canadian buffet. we invite you to read more and learn about Mandarin Restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence, since 1979.

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