Michael Wan's Mandarin in Blackpool marks the milestone today, Friday August 7, having first opened its doors in 1961. Michael Wan's Mandarin, Blackpool (Image: Google)Over the years it has served generations of families, as well as a host of famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, politics and sport. Founded by the late Michael Wan, the restaurant opened at a time when Chinese cuisine was still unfamiliar to many people in Britain. Stephen Bunting is among the darts stars celebrated at Michael Wan's Mandarin, with signed memorabilia displayed inside the restaurant (Image: Michael Wan's Mandarin)Pauline Lai-Thomas, Michael Wan's goddaughter and current custodian of the restaurant, said: "Sixty-five years is quite difficult to comprehend. After 65 years in business, Michael Wan's Mandarin is still serving Blackpool, one table, one family and one celebration at a time.