Hands down, one of my ultimate comfort/ favorite spots in the Evergreen Area. Evergreen Panda is a great spot for those craving some good, Chinese soul food. I am basing my review off take out since I don't usually eat there* It's nestled in the plaza off Aborn Rd and White so parking shouldn't be an issue. The inside isn't extremely huge, but there are tables - though there are times when the tables are put out. But if you go up Aborn a bit, there's Evergreen Square where you can sit and enjoy the sun! Definitely call ahead of time if you are doing platters, but they also offer 2-3 item combo plates! Every time I have visited, the staff is pretty kind and get your order out to you as soon as possible. OKAY THE FOOD: * Chow Mein: delicious. you CANNOT go wrong with this item, it's perfectly made and gives the authentic "take out chow mein" taste * Salt and Pepper Pork/ Wings/ Calamari/ Shrimp/ etc.: Literally anything that's salt and pepper, I LOVE. My family and I usually get the salt & pepper pork or wings, depending on what we're feeling. 20/10 would recommend. * Honey Walnut Shrimp/ Chicken: Another all time favorite dish here - they somehow get the shrimp/ chicken crispy despite it being in the sauce. LOVE. * Chicken Green Beans: A classic, but also SO DANG GOOD. Please note that if you are getting an entree, expect your plate to be STUFFED. happy eating! x read more

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I saw the viral reels about the salt and pepper chicken wings from Evergreen Panda. I had to try them out. We arrived on a Monday afternoon for lunch. The Chinese take out restaurant is located in a plaza in San Jose off White Road and Aborn Road. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot out front. The restaurant is clean and the modern decor is simple. There are a few tables inside for dine in but it appears this is mainly a take out restaurant. I ordered a salt and pepper wings and walnut shrimp. Both dishes were tasty. The salt and pepper wings were crispy and moist in the inside. The wings were flavorful and scrumptious with every bite. The walnut shrimp were crispy and sweet. Unfortunately the cream sauce was underwhelming. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Evergreen Panda. The staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was welcoming and family friendly. The restaurant reminded me of a local neighborhood favorite. Price point was fair especially for the portion sizes. I will be back to order other popular items from the menu. read more

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They definitely don't mess around with the portion sizes! This was my first time trying Evergreen Panda, and it might be one of the best hole-in-the-wall spots I've been to. My girlfriend and I ordered five dishes: BBQ pork fried rice, BBQ pork chow fun, orange chicken, salt and pepper chicken wings, and green beans with garlic sauce. Every dish was packed with flavor, and nothing felt like an afterthought. The salt and pepper chicken wings absolutely lived up to the hype--super crispy, well-seasoned, and easily our favorite. Between the generous portions, reasonable prices, and consistently delicious food, this place is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I knew when I seen the recent video review on Instagram of the salt and pepper wings from this place that they would be good. On my way back from Central Coast CA, I popped in an hour before closing on a Thursday night. Evergreen Panda was busy with customers and it looked like it would be a long wait, I was wrong. I ordered the salt and pepper wings togo, of course and my meal came out within 15 minutes. As soon as I got in my car and popped the top on the Togo box, my entire car was enveloped with the smell of onion, garlic, pepper, chicken and jalapeños. That first bite was, HOT, CRISPY, JUICY and FLAVORFUL. I would be remiss if I told you these were the best salt and pepper chicken wings I've had. Evergreen panda fills the container to the top and doesn't skimp. I even had leftovers for the next day and threw them in the air fryer to get them crisp again. Price point is great too. read more

Evergreen Panda - Salt and pepper chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

It's a hidden gem in the Evergreen area. Way better than commercialized Panda Express. I'm so sad I can't gate keep this business because honestly the food is too good to keep a secret! The front desk worker is always the same woman; she gets my order and that's all I need! No need for special how are you doing, nice to see you, how's everything nonsense- she's got customers always coming in and they're always busy! Those who know- KNOW. But here's a tip: the phone is unreliable- your best bet for an order would be to come in person**** Portion servings are always way more than you need- there's a TON of value for the price point they give; one of the top reasons of why I always keep coming back. The food is delicious! Definitely recommend the bbq chicken fried rice and sweet and sour pork. Seating area is more so just for waiting for pickup. No sit down and eat since tables are stacked up. Ignore the dust and cobwebs ambiance because trust me the food is worth it. I'm going to go here forever! read more

Evergreen Panda - Waiting area. No tables available. - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My 1st time visiting this location and it will probably be my last. My honest review is that the customer service was horrible and the food was mid. The cashier was very unprofessional and she looked very unhappy behind the counter, like she definitely didn't want to be there. I mentioned to her that it was my 1st time visiting and if I could see their menu and she just kept looking at me without saying a word and rolled her eyes and pointed at the menu taped on the counter top. I ordered the items that I was recommended from a friend and paid. Me and my family were the only ones there at the location at the time, Some people came in and placed an order and somehow they got their food before us it was 3 different people too. When I finally received our food, I got up to ask for some hot sauce and they lady didn't want to give me any she said she didn't have any when there was a huge box right beside her. I pointed at the box and ask once again if I could please have some of that hot sauce and pointed at the box and she again rolled her eyes at me and handed me a few packets. I personally don't like the chili oil sauce they have at the table I understand there was some were we where sitting at, but I didn't think it would be a problem to ask for something different to have some with my foods. The food was decent, the portion was enough for the 2 plates I order enough to feed 4 and extra but I feel like the whole experience that I had with this lady just ruined it for me in going back to visit this location. I wasn't not rude to her I didn't do anything to cause any type of trouble and I don't appreciate being treated how she was being with me. I don't know if this has happened with other customers but there you have it. 2 stars for the food 0 stars for the lady who was taking my order. Go try at your own risk but I would definitely go somewhere else! read more

Evergreen Panda - This is my plate of fried rice and sweet and sour chicken. - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Evergreen panda has been a favorite for a lot of individuals for a while. I went and ordered fried rice orange chicken. It came out quick. The food was decent, I believe it could have been better, but was unique and has a like able taste. Quantity is where evergreen panda excels. The plate was overflowing and was filled with food. I enjoyed it and was somehow able to get everything down. I would come back to this place, especially if i'm very hungry. read more

Evergreen Panda - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Terrible cash register sighed and roller her eyes after I asked if they have take out boxes.

Omgggggg talk about love at first bite. I will keep this short and simple. It's authentic. It's old school. It's delicious. Huge portions. It's very reasonably priced!!! You cannot find places like this anymore. We need to continue to support local mom and pop old school places like Evergreen Panda because it's hard to find hole in the wall places nowadays!!!! I love the old school vibes!!! You cannot duplicate this!!! The Mongolian beef was so freaking good. The orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken were so good too!!! I cannot wait to try everything here!!! The portions are huge too did I mention? I've always had this place bookmarked but only recently made my way here and now I am kicking myself for wasting all these years of not eating here!!! I would even say this is the best Chinese fast food I've ever had in my life!!!!! 1000/10!!!!! You can play with card there are no fees. You order, pay, and wait for the food. There is a restroom and if you gotta go, you gotta. Overall this place easily became my new favorite Chinese fast food restaurant!!!!! read more

Evergreen Panda - Huge portions!!! - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Beef Chow Fun and Salt n Pepper Wings are my favorites. Food portions are big and hot when served. Short waiting time. read more

Average Americanized Chinese food but the girl at the cashier was so rule. Placed my order: beef chow fun, Peking spare ribs, and some vegetable dish. Paid and asked for chill sauce and extra soy sauce. She just stared at me. Not saying a word, after about 5 secs of staring and me confused of what was happening she just turned and went away. Freaked me out, wasn't sure if should have eaten the food. read more

The food is tasty and large quantity for the price. Plus it definitely fills you up; great comfort food. But the downside is it is super greasy and the meat dishes don't have very much meat. They are civil and give matter-of-fact customer service but I guess you're not ordering from Evergreen Panda for the service. There are places to sit but most people pick up to go. Pro tip: At peak times you should order waaaay in advance. They get so many orders it could take 45 minutes sometimes. read more

Evergreen Panda - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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One of the best Chinese food spots in East San Jose! The portions are huge, and everything I've tried has been delicious. They also offer large party trays, which are perfect for gatherings. Just be sure to pay in advance if you're ordering a party tray otherwise, you may have to wait since it seems they don't start preparing the order until payment is received. read more

I thought this place was going to be similar to Panda Expreess or other Chinese takeouts with all the food prepared for you to look at and they just add whatever you want to the plate. But they make the food in the back after you order. I guess it's made to order and makes your food fresher? I got the three plate dish. Peking pork (5/5): This was definitely my favorite food from the plate. It was sweet and super soft, so packed with flavor! Chow mein (3/5): This was very mushy as it tasted like cafeteria food. Wonton (3/5): The wontons were very dry. The meat filling was dry as well. I think place surpassed my expectations, but I think I'd prefer Panda Express read more

Evergreen Panda - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Love this place!!!! Food is fresh and not greasy like other Chinese places! Hard to get a hold of by phone but the food is worth the wait!

I can't believe I'm just reviewing my local Chinese takeout. I've been coming here for years. Food is average but portions are huge. Today I ordered 4 entrees and the total was around $60. Prices are creeping up as of late but it's still a decent value. You can feed a family of 5 adults and then some for leftovers. My Ratings: + Salt and pepper spareribs is what got me to frequent this establishment as they are greasy good. Any of their salt and pepper dishes are very good here. (5 stars) + Orange chicken has a little spice as far as for kids but I find it sweet and crispy for adults. But overnight or if you have a long drive back, it softens up and you lose the crispness. (4 stars) + Any combo item here is very generous in portion but I prefer the single entree and just make rice at home (4 stars) - Beef chow fun is a humongous portion but you better consume it all or else the rice noodles will stick together the following day. This order unfortunately had a strong beefy flavor which my wife couldn't take. (3 stars) - Service is non existent as this is mainly a takeout place, but they do get you in and out quickly if you ordered by phone. (3 stars) - The decor and ambience is also nonexistent but who really cares for Chinese takeout I've ordered various items here but above are my regular orders. Hope this helps! read more

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Place is a takeout Chinese food. No indoor seating. Walk up to counter and order or pick up your food. Best to call in your order and pick up. Make sure to take picture of the menu as the don't hand any out. Price on the website is not accurate but still very good price for the amount of food you get. I ordered party trays for daughter's wedding reception as went for the medium size and trays were filled to the rim. Today we went with honey walnut shrimp, salt and pepper fish fillets and 3 item combo. Food was all great and the amount of food you get is enough for two. Yes this is no Panda Express. Will be my new fast food Chinese take out and party food place. read more

Evergreen Panda - Salt and pepper Fish Fillets, honey walnut shrimp, and combo pork fried rice, sweet sour pork and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was a spot I came to often growing up because of the cheap prices and large portions. Over time the prices have definitely gone up but unfortunately the quality has gone downhill. The salt and pepper chicken and Mongolian beef used to be favorites but they're not as good as they were before. On top of that the service isn't as friendly as it used to be which makes the experience less enjoyable. It's a shame because it used to be a reliable go-to but now I find myself looking elsewhere. read more

This place needs to get a new cashier. Rude, she rolls her eyes and someone try to approach her she walks out and ignore. She looks like a robot program only taking order and giving the orders no costumer service. read more

I used to come here often in high school for their cheap combo plates. Sadly, their quality has went downhill. The place used to be well-kept, but now it feels empty and has a funky odor. Their orange chicken and sweet and sour pork tasted more like deep-fried breading soaked in sauce than the actual meat. I couldn't finish the chow mein because it was soggy. To me, this meal felt lazy and I know I could cook better than what was served to me. At this point, I'd rather go to Panda Express. To me, they have been quite consistent with their food. read more

Waited in line 25+ minutes in line to get to the front and then cashier decided to abruptly not take anymore orders 20 minutes before closing and kicked everyone out instead of letting those in line order. Extremely rude and terrible service. read more

2 stars for a bad ass attitude right when they opened. The grayed out stars are for the food, price and speediness of having it ready. Also, I called right when they opened to place my party order and they hung up on me. Wowwwwwwwwwee. read more

This is hands down still one of my fave and go-to spots for cheap and GOOD Chinese food! Even with the unfortunate inflation situation, the prices here for the amount of food can't be beat. The food has generous portions and always comes out piping and I mean PIPING HOT! My go-to is the beef chow fun (hold the bean sprouts and carrots). The walnut prawns are also good too but sometimes, they're skimpy with the sauce. I have also recently tried the crab rangoons and while they're not my fave since I prefer thinner wonton wrappers, the cream cheese rangoon filling is generous (as expected). The orange chicken portion is also huge and to me, tastes better if it's air fried afterwards to achieve necessary and respectable levels of crispiness. As for the service, they're usually pretty prompt on the estimated food times if you order in-person or over the phone. Now if you order by phone, be prepared to potentially wait because of a busy tone and have the patience to call back since they don't have call waiting (yeah, even to this day (side eye roll)). But this aside, the food is good and has big portions so it may be worth the calling game. The inside is actually kind of big since there are no tables to eat at but it's a fast-food joint so no surprises there. Definitely try this place out if you're looking for good and affordable Chinese grub! read more

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Huge portion and affordable prices. Highly recommend for a quick Chinese food meal. Ordered and food was ready in less than 10 minutes!! Got the 3 item combination with sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein, and fried pork wontons for around $13. I would pass on the fried pork wontons but sweet and sour pork was on point, super crispy! read more

Evergreen Panda - 3 item combination - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Yummy! I absolutely love Evergreen Panda! Their garlic string beans are my favorite!!! I also really like the combos they offer. The fried rice is great, and the broccoli beef is flavorful too. We ordered on the phone 30 minutes before pickup, so by the time we arrived, we just went in, paid, and grabbed our food. It was quick and easy! I wasn't a big fan of the sweet and sour chicken or the orange chicken, though. Overall, a solid spot! read more

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This has been my family's go to Chinese food for years now. The portions are generous and quality is consistent. We always call our order in and is usually ready within 20-30 minutes. They haven't had dining in as an option for a while now so don't be surprised that there are no tables or chairs set up. The best Chinese takeout in San Jose for sure! read more

In a pinch, this is where I go. I especially like the chow fun noodles with beef, especially when the noodles are burnt a bit. Big menu and good prices. read more

To save you time, if you order a party tray for pickup, make sure to order ahead and pay in advance. They will not make your food until you pay. So there's no point to order ahead unless you are gonna pay in advance. Other than that, they make good delicious food and the portion are big. Price are really good comparing to other places too. I would totally get this over Panda Express anyway. 4 stars for the food. read more

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Evergreen Panda has great food -- I've ordered from them many times and really enjoyed the meals over the years. But after a recent experience, I'm disappointed with how the front-end service was handled, and how the business responded afterward. About a month ago, I called ahead to place a takeout order under my name and phone number. When my parents went to pick it up, the woman at the front (who also answers the phone) told them there was no order under that name or number. My parents repeated the order and even pointed to a set of to-go boxes on the counter that matched the number of items of what we had ordered. They asked if she could check with the kitchen or double-check the food on the counter, but she didn't. She just said the order wasn't in the system, and that was it. We had to leave without the food because we couldn't wait to reorder. After that, I noticed today that when I try calling from my number, someone picks up and immediately hangs up. I tried calling five times and it all ended with me being hung up on. I tested it by calling from a different phone number -- and they answered right away. It really feels like my number was flagged, even though the person at fault isn't me. All I did was try to place a normal phone order and actually pick it up. The woman working at the front seemed overwhelmed and unsure how to handle the situation, and I honestly feel like she needs more support. This isn't really about her -- it's about the fact that the business should make sure their staff has the help they need and someone they can turn to for issues like this, especially during busy hours or when dealing with customer service issues. It's not fair to her, and it's not fair to the customers. I still like the food, but I can't trust that my orders will be handled correctly -- or that I'll ever be able to call in again. That's not a small issue for a takeout-focused restaurant. read more

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I'm a bit sad they don't have indoor seating like they did about 6 years ago but overall affordable when I didn't want to cook. My order is normally 2 chicken chow menus, walnut shrimp, orange chicken, kung pao chicken, garlic green beans and that will feed my family of 7 with some left over for under $75 I love to support family owned businesses. Everyone has always been friendly been going here since 2019 read more

Great for parties. No indoor dining. This is for take out. We ordered Chicken Chow Mein , Beef Chow Fun and Beef Broccoli. Delicious and good portions. Dishes were not too oily and the flavors just right. This will be my go-to for take out and parties. read more

The bestttttt priced and made-to-order Chinese American takeout in the area. In a very unassuming corner of the plaza, you'll find a hollowed out restaurant with a pickup set up from the pandemic. (I recommend calling ahead on the phone if you don't want to wait) + Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (4/5): Perfect texture! Crispy exterior and tender chicken. A little juicy even! The seasoning is great and flavorful, but gets VERY salty after a few bites. + Honey Walnut Shrimp (5/5): Not too much batter and the shrimp is soft! Wasn't overcooked at all. I like that the glaze was sweet and subtle. Top notch dish right here! They gave about 15 shrimp!!!! You really can't beat the price. Sooooo good. read more

Evergreen Panda - Honey Walnut Shrimp ($11.99) - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wouldn't know if the food was good as the girl at the register was completely of no use!!! Five minutes of explaining my order and pointing to the items on the menu since she is looking at me like I have three heads ~ myself and two other customers walked out because of her incompetency!!! NO STARS!!! read more

First time trying I was going to order seperate item decided on the Combo specials and oh my the boxes were heavy and the food was extremely fresh and extremely hot yes not warm I live on the other side of town and when the Togo boxes were opened the hot steam out honestly I served 2 people with each Togo box the food was good but the wings oh my I I honestly don't like my wings soaked in save prefer seperate BUT the Kung pao Ching Wong the sauce was so addictingly delicious I have tkk in go back and order another 12 fall fir my self delicious definstky will be back only to go orders they says no dine in the cashier was really sweet and was kind in answering my questions . Thank you at evergreen panda read more

awful customer service. rude and mean. Wanted a 3 item combo but charged for everything separately plus wings and total ended up being 60 dollars read more

Walnut shrimp was delicious! Walnuts tasted a little stale/plain but the shrimp tasted so good! Perfect crispy texture without being made soggy by the sauce. Salt & pepper tofu had the perfect seasoning, but the tofu pieces became soft and lost crispness too quickly from being steamed in the box. Decent prices and pretty good value. Will come back! read more

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So one of my wife's co-workers ordered some party trays for her Christmas party last Friday, and YES, I'm an instant fan. The Walnut Prawns were craveable, and the prawns themselves were huge. I made my way back a couple time because it was so darn good. They also ordered Peppered beef, and that was also really good as well. There was also chow mein and fried rice, but I saved my stomach space for the prawns, beef, and other good eats available. I don't live in Evergreen anymore but I definitely, plan on making trips out that way for the rest of the menu offerings. Highly recommended! read more

Solid spot! Portions are great considering the price. There can be some hit or miss items but a lot of good choices and pretty consistent once you find your favorites! Phone orders can be tough as the line is usually busy, so you may need to just order in-person. Parking isn't usually an issue in this plaza. This isn't a sit down and eat type of place at all - no tables or bathroom, just some chairs on the side while you're waiting. My favorites are the Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. Their wings are so crispy without the batter being too thick or tough! I've tried their S&P fish but the batter wasn't as good in my opinion. No complaints about their beef chow fun! On the other hand, I did order a medium-sized party tray of the chow mein from them before and it was lacking flavor. I wasn't a fan of the noodles they used either (much more thick than I'm used to, almost like udon size). read more

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Ordered the walnut shrimp and egg rolls (comes with pork, they don't offer veggie) on a Saturday evening. Tables and seats were stacked against the walls (almost like storage), not sure why they even have this if it's only a takeout restaurant... the seating was good for the numerous customers waiting for their orders though. No decor or menu posted, just a print out menu taped to the front counter, a very uninviting atmosphere, even if no dine-in option. But just a 15 minute wait for my order and the food was fantastic. Some of the best walnut shrimp I ever had, not too sweet or saucy, but definitely flavorful, cooked perfectly, and good sized. The egg rolls were nice and crisp, freshly made, and filled with tasty veggies and ground pork. All of this at an affordable price. Minus one star since service and atmosphere were severely lacking, at least during my recent visit. But they definitely offer good value here. read more

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The most bare bones Chinese takeout place I've ever seen. A standard-issue "taste of food makes up for the lack of atmosphere" Asian food restaurant. You cannot sit down to eat here. Phone call and cashier was extremely minimal and strictly business. The place is sketchy looking, but again that usually means good Asian food. The giant portion size and taste makes up for anything wrong you can possibly say about service or appearance. read more

Evergreen Panda - Salt and pepper chicken, walnut shrimp, house chow mein, house fried rice - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California