My husband and I celebrated his birthday at this restaurant on yesterday. We drive by this restaurant often because it's in a plaza that we visit on a regular basis. When we walked in on yesterday evening, we were immediately greeted and told that we could seat ourselves and we would be helped shortly. A woman came by our table with menus and told us about what we could order from the bar. I was completely sold when she told me she had an alcoholic drink that included Boba, which was called Boba on the Beach. It was really good. We looked over the menu which had a nice variety of Asian fusion type dishes. We placed our order and it didn't take too long for us to get our food. Everything was flavorful. The service was good so I'm sure we'll be back to this restaurant soon. read more

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Last weekend me and a few friends went to check out Glass Panda Asian Street Food for my birthday. Here's how my experience started. From first look this place looks pretty cool from the outside to the inside. The pictures and painted walls were esthetically pleasing. I could see many people taking photos all around that place. Even the bathroom had a cool Panda picture on it. We were also informed by staff that there is a lot more to be done there. Of course we ordered tons of food but I will only be speaking on what I ate there. Let's start with the Korean Corndogs. I got one regular and the other one covered in blue Takis. The regular one was good, hot, and crunchy. They don't really look like traditional Korean Corndogs so visually they don't look good at all I would definitely recommend them do it the traditional way if possible. However the way they stack it is great. How most K-Dogs are done you have the cheese at the top and the hotdog at the bottom. Here they do cheese meat cheese meat like a kabob and to me that's how all K-dogs should be. I definitely preferred the original one over the Taki one. The OG gets an 8/10 and the Taki one a 7/10. The scores would be higher for both but I knocked a point for the presentation and the Taki one didn't taste like Taki at all and in my opinion I would have used hot cheetos instead. I also tried the Korean Fried Chicken nuggets and those were really good. The flavor was there and so was the crunch and that juicy chicken. Highly recommend these (they also have regular KFC drumstix/legs). 8.5/10 Next up the Bulgogi Bao. The buns were super soft like pillows which was a great start. The meat itself was good but could have been just a bit more tender. When you eat bulgogi beef it should nearly melt in your mouth. With that said whatever the sauce that was used was a bit salty but not inedible. I also would have preferred a cold slaw in there besides lettuce to help cut the salt with the sauce. That sweetness of the slaw would have made a huge difference. 6.8/10 Everything else that was ordered according to my friends was well received and we all left with empty plates and only 1 Togo box. Final thoughts: I will definitely come back here to eat again no question. I would love to see takoyaki added to the menu as well as some street food dessert items I could name a few. But this place was great. The staff was awesome and took time out to speak with us and gave great back story about the restaurant as well as some great recommendations. The drink menu is awesome to with lots to choose from, from milk tea all the way to alcohol. Service alone was 10/10 great staff. Decor was 9.5/10. If you have not been here yet please go check this place out. I'm already ready to go back! read more

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Excellent customer service from the staff during my first visit. When I wasn't pleased with what I originally ordered the manager made sure that I left satisfied with a different mindset and new food to enjoy. They are very perceptive to comments and concerns since they're a new restaurant. I ended up receiving the pork ramen which is delicious. The broth is so flavorful. I can definitely see the restaurant getting better as it gets older and will be back! read more

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We stopped in during the soft opening and it was not overly crowded. The vibe is somewhat trendy and casual. It is about half self serve-meaning you order and pay on your phone and grab your own drink, they do have servers who will bring your food out and help with any concerns. Great place for kiddos to keep entertained. A small patio is off to the side so your group can also spread out. They have some small growing pains to work out with the ordering, food timing etc. but they asked for honest feedback which shows willingness to grow and improve!! Pricing is very reasonable. read more

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This place just opened and it fills the void in the area for Asian food option. It self-describes itself as a "Asian Street Food". To me the dishes are less street food and more fusion style. There are some interesting options and are mostly Japanese and Korean influences. You can order and pay directly from your phone so personal service is minimal. The ambiance is modern and clean. I tried the Kimcheese burger. It was good combination of two patties, lettuce, tomato, and pimento cheese. The Asian influence was minimal, but it was good nonetheless. My wife had the Pork Tonkotsu ramen. It was good, but the cardboard bowl and plastic spoon didn't work well. Eating it was awkward because the bowl was too deep and spoon too small. Little things like that make a difference. The worker told us that they Just opened and will tweak the menu as they determine what works best. read more

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The food was good. The service was great. I believe Angie was our server Spoke with the owner for a few minutes. He is a friendly guy. Nice ambiance. My wife loved the KFC. She said Colonel Sanders is in trouble. I loved the Asian Chicken Sandwich. The chips are average. They made need to go with french fries or bagged chips for a better experience. My youngest daughter liked the Kimcheese burger. The K-Dog was a very good appetizer we shared it as a family. We got it Hot Cheeto Style. The milk teas and fruit teas we tried were good! (Sweetheart Sipper & Sparkling Pink Lemonade) read more

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Went by the other day to see what was up... it did not disappoint. Very trendy/quirky interior and it was so colorful! The rainbow led lights under the bar was a nice touch. My food was great and fast! I recommend the shrimp bao (I still can't believe it was only $8!) My server was very friendly and made good suggestions for boba Will definitely go again and bring a friend next time! read more

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I'll definitely go back! The menu is on a scam a QR code system. They have several menu options. (I saw a few reviews that stated there was a limited menu. That's not the case now). I ordered the Bulgolgi Beef Bibimbap. It was seasoned very well and hit all the flavor notes for me. I came with a party of 12. We're all "foodies" and everyone was satisfied with their meal in terms of flavor and portion size. I ordered the pear pandemonium to drink. It was a little sweet for me but the bartender fixed it, no problem. They have a full bar with many options and the bartender was pretty creative in making off menu cocktails. The restaurant is on the smaller side but big enough. The staff was helpful with positive attitudes! read more

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This burger had a lot of flavor. We also had the Korean fried chicken it was also delicious. Very kool ordering system here. Service was great. My beer was loop warm. I recommend this place it's tucked away in a great area with tons of other food options. read more

Glass Panda - Kimcheese Burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We loved all the food we had. The waiter free restaurant is new to me but very easy to navigate. The boba alcoholic drinks were tasty! We had the gyoza, the k dog, the kimcheese Mac, and the nuggies. I love the street food focus. The owner came by and talked with us and he's very friendly! I can't wait to go back and try more of the options! read more

Glass Panda - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I have been looking forward to Glass Panda for a long time since Birmingham is lacking Korean style food options. Glass panda did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and the restaurant seemed like it would also be a fun place to eat and hang at night. The food was reasonably priced and tasted really great. Everything we ordered came out quick and we couldn't decide what our favorite was. If you're with a group the food is easy to share! I will definitely be going back read more

Glass Panda - Kimcheese Burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We got the K-dog, gyoza, Asian chicken sandwich, & the Bao buns. The food was alright, but the service was very slow. However, the atmosphere was cozy and the staff very kind and apologetic about the whole thing. Hopefully, since they're so new, when they get the kinks worked out, that will be better. read more

Glass Panda - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The ramen noodles were the best I've ever had. The chef came out explained how he made the broth. The whole experience was a chef's kiss. read more

Glass Panda - The Pork Tonkotsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Still in their soft opening phase so there are only 2 entrees. We came at lunch time and decided to try a few things. We got the burger, the street corn, and the chicken nuggies. You can order and pay at the table and they bring it out to you. I wasn't really a fan of the street corn. I think this would be better if it was blended to make it a creamier dish. It also didn't have a lot of flavor. The chicken nuggies were really good. I liked the sweet and spicy sauce I picked to go with them. However I did think they were a little overcooked. The star for me was the burger. That thing was delicious. It was really so good. It had a little bit of heat but not too much. I would definitely order that again. As we had been in the previous night, my friend and I tried some of the adult beverages. The Korean Kosmo was great! I'd get that again. The staff were very friendly. The restaurant is really cute inside and even has a spot in the front with a couch and chairs where you can just hang out. read more

Our first visit, shortly after the restaurant opened, I would rate 5 stars. This visit was disappointing. Very slow, inattentive service. The Katsu was a $17 dollar bowl of white rice. Maybe 5 bites of the pork cutlet on top. The "served on a bed of vegetables" was a very small amount of shredded lettuce on top of the rice (and the lettuce was yellow). read more

I have never had food to taste so bland. Although it was hot and fresh it lacked flavor to be Asian food. I order the chicken nuggies and the breading had zero flavor, all I tasted was the sweet garlic soy sauce. The meat was a little chewy but that could be because they use breast meat. 0/10. I also ordered a small fried rice. It looked so good but it was another let down with flavor. All I smelled was garlic, no salt, zero spice and flavor. I had looked forward to this place but I was totally let down and wasted my money. I will be calling to speak to a manager today. read more

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Tonight was my wife and I's first time at Glass Panda and I could not be happier with our experience! From the SUPER friendly staff, to the amazing food! We had the K-Dog appetizer and albeit different, it was fantastic! My wife ordered the Ramen of Death and if you like spicy, look no further! So flavorful! I had the bao buns and they were super soft and delicious as well! Couldn't recommend this place any more! It's a must try! read more

This was some of the best food I've had in Birmingham, and DEFINITELY the best of its kind. Having said that, it's not really just *one* genre. It's a real fusion of a few things, but done very well. The Bibimbap I had was fantastic, and included (somehow) the best fried egg I've ever had in my life? Fried eggs aren't really something I've ever paid much attention to...they're just fried eggs. But this one demanded I notice how good it was. The beef was high quality and cooked to perfection, and the spicy gochujang-inspired sauce was incredible. The chicken sandwich, which we got with two different sauces was absolutely fantastic, and the chips it came with -again - literally some of the best chips I've ever had. EVER. The owner (who btw was super nice and talked to us a few times) told us they cut the potatoes for them in house and the spice blend is a secret recipe they mix daily. We also got some "Indonesian Egg Rolls" which might not *sound* good if you read their makeup, but they were FIRE. Had hotdogs in them (which is apparently a popular Indonesian way of serving them) and it worked!! All in all, just a delicious and incredible experience. You've GOT to try this joint! read more

First thing I want to point out is I was immediately greeted as soon as I walked in. The ordering process was explained and we started in on trying the food. We had the chili garlic edamame which was excellent. The Korean chips were cooked well but needed salt or some type of seasoning. Teriyaki chicken was wonderful. I had the Ramen from hell with a couple of added spice bombs. It is tough to find food that is actually spicy locally and they managed it while keeping a great flavor profile. Restaurant looked good great place to relax and eat. read more

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I was in town and wanted to check out Glass Panda since it just recently opened up. The place was a decent size, and you have to order online as no physical menus were available. The cashier who helped me seemed a little nervous, but he was cool, and I'm guessing the manager that was there made sure that I was taken care of. The food was delicious but was limited, so that was the only real issue I had, but other than that, everything was great. read more

We came in about 30 minutes to close hoping to grab a quick bite and a beer. God bless them. Service was nice and pleasant but the food was horrific. They gave everyone a 10% discount. Which was nice but still didn't make the food worth it. Taro tiger boba and the house beer with ginger was really really good. But it will be a long time before we go back. It's a great concept and I'm sure they'll get it together eventually. Egg Rolls - cold on the inside. Fell apart in your hands. K-dog - Oscar Meyer with green batter KFC - would have rather had Publix chicken Spicy Ramen - barely worth a few bites read more

We came in and were greeted with a great smile and great service every part of our meal was amazing and the head Chef is awesome ! read more

DEFINITELY eat here. Chef is awesome and the Thai boat noodles were perfect. It's very hard to find boat noodles, let alone authentic ones. Wow. read more

10/10 recommend you AVOID at all costs. Egg rolls and gyoza were unique and tasty however our chicken sandwich was FULL OF TENDONS and was raw and rubbery. No way possibly that we could eat it. When we exchanged it for a burger we got way more than we bargained for as when I opened it up there was PUBIC HAIR IN IT!!! The manager was professional about it and very apologetic but we won't be back! read more

Glass Panda - Pubic hair on my burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Great customer service. Food is good. Can definitely see them leveling up within the next few months.

Service was great! Staff was super friendly. The food was not so good. The gyoza and edamame were fine but the ramen and Bibimbop flavors were off. The Bibimbop actually smelled/tasted a bit like bleach. Nice concept though. read more

Great food including some gluten free options. The drinks are also next level including an assortment of sake, whisky, and gin. My wife got the strawberry boba cocktail and loved it. The staff was also super friendly. read more

We loved this place. I had the K-dog and chips. My wife had a ramen bowl. We both thought they were good and full of flavor. There were a bunch of other interesting options on the menu. I've got to come back to try some more. read more

Glass Panda - K-dog (hot dog wrapped in hot Cheetos) and chips - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The food here is so creative and flavorful. We had an amazing dinner with wonderful service!! I would highly recommend the glass noodles and their Japanese Old Fashioned. I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

This place has a cool relaxing vibe with great food & drinks! Great addition to Hoover! Yummy! Come try it out! You won't regret it! We got the corn dog, chicken nuggets, and a few different drinks! read more

Glass Panda - Bamboo Sour & the panda twist on an old fashioned - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Just wasn't very good. Also restaurant was totally empty the entire time we were there and the rest of the area was very busy. I think one table besides ours had a customer. So many better restaurants out there read more

Food was exceptional. Creative and fun as well as tasty and filling. Ambiance is very nice and the location is ideal for us. What a fun additional to the Hoover area. read more

Stopped by for my second visit last night. Ordered steamed gyoza and the pork ramen again. The gyoza arrived fried but the person who delivered the food quickly corrected the order. The steamed ones were good, although I forgot to take a picture of them. The pork ramen recipe has changed. The broth was white instead of brown and came with a little container of some type of seasoning sauce to pour in the broth if you wanted it (I did). The noodles themselves seemed to be the packs you get at the store. It was still good, but I liked the original better. I think they are trying to cut down on the amount of time it takes to prepare the ramen. Don't forget to order the spice bomb. It is prepared in-house and is really good. read more

Glass Panda - 2nd visit - Pork ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The ambiance was so fun, there was a "Barbie" glass case, a bar, and the tv even played videos of live pandas! The service was great, super friendly and always willing for feedback. And the food had me at a lost for words. It was my first time there and I'm stuffed, needless to say. Ordering was super easy and my family were honestly fighting over the Korean Hot Dogs, lol. A bunch of the stuff was also imported from JAPAN? HELLO? Thats cool as HECK. A great experience, owner was super nice and open for feedback as well, and a great small business. 5 stars, would come again. read more

Love this place! We went for dinner on a Saturday night. We were seated quickly and the staff were super helpful. We started with the corn cheese dip and K-dog. The corn dip was huge and enough for a group of 4+. Highly recommend the K-dog. Our entrees were the Korean Fried Chicken and Bulgolgi Beef Bibimbap. All the food came out fast and everything was great. It was a lot of food and definitely many other things on the menu we want to go back to try. Family friendly. They also had a happy hour we just missed by a few minutes (ended at 6). I'll be a regular here. read more

Beautiful place love the ambiance . We were excited to come because the pictures looked yummy. The appetizers were good (pork gyoza steamed, garlic chilli edamame) service was friendly, place was clean. We love ramen, but this is not the place for it, the broth was very sour tasting and not flavorful,couldn't eat it. The boba was small cups for the price of a regular size cup elsewhere, the kids said it was ok. Not a place that left an impression on us. read more

This place was a great restaurant to come try! Lots of unique Korean-inspired street food that was easy to share or have all to yourself. Best things we tried were the Pork Gyoza, the Bulgogi Bao Buns, the Chicken Sandwich, and the K-dog! Fun and friendly atmosphere and a lively staff, this place was great for a casual and fun dinner. Several staff members came to check on us throughout the meal, food ordering was easy and arrived quickly, and it was an overall enjoyable experience! Also tried a special boba drink from the "boba guy" while there, it was delicious and he sounded like he had several secret recipes that he had been testing out. Definitely planning on coming back soon! read more

The food and service was amazing!!! Everything we tried was super yummy! Ashley is a jewel!! We will be back soon!

computer was malfunctioning I had to order using app difficult To add and make changes. I had Korean fried chicken in Norfolk, VA in December 2023 it was amazing light, crispy, crunchy not greasy couldn't wait to try Glass Panda today I tasted the corn flour in the batter chicken tasted steamed then fried not the crunch I wanted, tasted corn flour in the corn dip. Ordered the Korean corn dog batter chewy disappointed My grandson threw half away. HI may try next year but they have read more

Kimcheeseburger was excellent! Ashley was awesome! Food and service was great! Wonderful spot to check out for good food! I will definitley be back! read more