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This is a pretty solid spot for a casual food place! The flavors are there and tasty. I tried the beef noodle soup and the pork dumplings. The pork is flavorful and I liked the dipping sauce it came with. The soup and beef were also very flavorful, and the beef was moist. I've had other beef noodle dishes elsewhere which usually have dry pieces. I would like to come back and try their drinks!
Cute and clean panda themed restaurant! We ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup which was very flavorful. The beef was extremely soft and tender. We also got the Hawaiian Fried Rice and Sichuan Spicy Wontons which were both delicious. The soup dumplings were also very juicy and tasty! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Would definitely come back here! They also have the drinks that you can order wontons/dumplings on top! :)
TL;DR: decent flavors, great noodle and dumpling textures. Came here for an early dinner on the weekend and was able to grab a table. The interior is very cute and very panda forward. You can sit and grab a table with full service or order at the counter/kiosk for take-out. Service was very nice and seem like they're still getting up to speed. They didn't have any of the normal soup spoons that I am used to eating soup dumplings with, which was strange, but I was able to ask for a larger spoon to eat them with. FOOD: ~Chili oil wonton (4/5): this one didn't have the flavor I expected compared to the more traditional places I have been. The flavor of the oil is on the sweeter side with a subtle kick of the chili at the end. Tasty. The wontons were very good too. ~Wagyu Truffle Dumplings (4/5): Steamed. The truffle wasn't overpowering and the filling was flavorful. Lots of umami. It was a bit heavy for me, so could only eat 2, but my husband loved them. ~Pork Soup Dumplings (3.75/5): Could be a solid 4.25 but the wrapper ripped so easily that all the soup fell out. The soup we did get was very flavorful, as was the pork filling. Again, the wrapper texture was great. ~Dan Dan noodles (3.5/5): Noodle texture was so good, but the sauce was a little lacking. Need a little more oomph. ~Beef noodle soup (4/5): Again, noodle texture is 5/5. The soup itself felt slightly watered down and lacked that finishing note. But the beef in here was one of the best I've ever had (5/5). So soft and melt in your mouth. This place is worth a try, and with a few refinements, I think it can easily become a 5/5 spot.
If Kungfu Panda had a dumpling restaurant.this would be it. Parking is a bit meh in this area there is street parking and lot parking near the Giant. The esthetic is pandas and modern Chinese. Upon walking in there is a giant panda statue and a panda face on the wall. On the table you can find chili oil and dumpling sauce accompanied by your dining partner an illuminating panda light. IPanda allows you to eat in or carry out. So for you introverts or people who don't like sitting with people for dinner you can order carry out. You can also place an online order via website or app. So after debate I figured I should just eat there. Thanks to the staff for accommodating me due to my indecisions and answering my random menu questions. So I probably could've ordered more items but as a solo eater I figured limit now and return to try other items. Plus I was the only one in the restaurant at the moment . Food: Cucumber salad -1st dish served.. lacked a bit of flavor very mild, it's not punchy like other cucumber salads. So if your into the mild cucumber salad as a palate cleanser this is it. If you're looking for spice add chili oil. Cereal shrimp-you ever had honey bunches of oats? What about honey walnut shrimp? Think of the flavor of honey walnut shrimp coated in honey bunches of oats . Bit sweet for me but textural shrimp was cooked well and it was nicely crunchy texture. Dumplings Truffle & Waygu - so surprise there is cheese. Which makes this dumpling have a richness. I'll be real I wasn't sure about that cause my question to the server was how truffle we talking and can you taste it. That's when she said there's cheese and she enjoys the overall flavor. It's like a fancy Philly cheesesteak not heavy on the truffle but it's present. Very thin wrapper but held up well to me cutting it in half without tearing it and having the filling separate refer to photos. No need for sauce well seasoned. Pan fried fish dumplings - a really good pan fried dumpling it was nicely crisp good bite on the wrapper and again mouthfeel was good . filling was juicy not dry. Good with and w/o chili oil or dumpling sauce. Noodles Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup- I was skeptical because the noodles looked generic possibly gummy and I was worried the soup was too salty.. and the meat chunks could make or break this soup. Nope I was wrong nice chew/bouncy do noodles good slurp factor but didn't slurp too loud . Broth nicely seasoned not heavy light enough but well salted. Beef was TENDER!! Fat was rendered well because it melted in your mouth beef shredded well it wasn't sticking to my teeth when biting in. Chinese broccoli was cooked well still crunch to bite in but soft enough where you doing feel like your eating a tree. Negative was that spork situation now I love sporks but who eats soup with a spork refer to photo. Only gripe I need a better spoon for my noodle soup. Overall a fan of iPanda I think the quality I got for the value I'm happy with especially since I've been places paid the same price and got lackluster quality. All the food came out hot and steamy. This place does dumplings well so I'm willing to go back with my family to see what they think. But Fairfax does have another Chinese dumpling place close by hopefully they keep up with the quality since they recently just opened.
This restaurant is average and I think the prices are quite reasonable! My friend and I shared the pan fried potstickers, soup dumplings, and dandan noodles. The soup dumplings were ok. My favorite dish was the dandan noodles. The noodles did not have the typical peanut butter taste and it reminded me of a mi goreng instant noodle. Service was good and I really like the cute panda decoration throughout the restaurant!
2.5 stars. I ordered the beef noodle soup. The broth was super bland, almost like water. Very surprising. Tried the dumplings as well. They were okay. Would not come back for any of the noodle soups.
Cutest dumpling restaurant. As soon as you step foot in the store there is a panda in every corner and all over their business labelling. It is a great casual hangout spot. Their menu is quite large with a variety of chinese dishes. My party tried a lot of the items and I think the stand outs were the sichaun dumplings, chicken and mushroom dumplings, snowy lava custard bun. Sichaun dan dan noodles and spicy yibin noodles a little on the oily side. Grilled chicken w/ rice dish is nothing special but comes with a lot of chicken. I especially love the concept of the drink + snack combo. Will definitely come back just to get that. Service is super friendly and fast.
Saw this new place popped up near by us so decided to give it a try (it might or might not have anything to do with the cute pandas). I was seated right away when i came in, customer service to me is top notched because they came to check on us often and also bring out our food within 5 - 10 minutes of ordering. - Space is spacious, lots of room and space. - Price were not bad at all for the amount of food we got. Some of the items We got... the truffle wagyu beef dumplings, ipanda potstickers, cucumber salad, chinese broccoli tips, crispy pork, scallion pancakes, snowy custard buns. * Got the wagyu beef dumplings because it seems different and unique , it is a bit salty for my taste. *Cucumber salad: this is my fav dishes to get anywhere that offers it but I have had better so not high on my ratings. *Chinese broccoli tips: DELICIOUS! This is my favorite dish, it stays crunchie and leaves were soft but also seasoned very well. I could have eaten 5 of this dishes! *Crispy pork: We like this too, it was. nothing out of the ordinary but it's crispy and pair well with everything else we order. *ipanda potstickers: could be crispier but it's still good. Crispy and juicy meat inside. *Snowy custard buns: Big buns and sweet and runny inside. 7/10. - In summary, I would go here again if i'm close by but not going to go out of my way to go here. -Parking is street or garage parking but not hard to find parking at all.
iPanda Dumplings, located on the ground floor of Scout on the Circle Apartments in Fairfax, VA, is a charming panda-themed restaurant known for its handmade dumplings, especially pan-fried ones, and flavorful, chewy noodles, including Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. We tried several dishes, including iPanda Signature Dumplings, Signature Pan-Fried Stickers, and Crystal Shrimp Dumplings -- all delicious. The garlic chili dipping sauce complemented them exceptionally well. The Taiwan Style Beef Noodle Soup had a tasty herbal tea broth and a generous portion of tender beef with a great texture. Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup was similar to Vietnamese Pho but with a much milder flavor. We also noticed traces of MSG in the dishes, which caused a numb, tingling sensation in our mouths, although it was less intense than at other restaurants we've visited.
New Chinese place in town which I'm happy about! The better the competition, the better the food. I'll compare this place to Ugly Dumpling since their are some similarities. I like how they have a huge panda and panda decorations on the wall and table. We got the beef noodle soup, the dumplings, and Taiwanese porkchop. The beef noodle soup was a solid 4/5 and I like it better then the beef noodle soup at ugly dumpling. The dumplings were also 4/5 and the Taiwanese pork chop was a 3/5 because it didn't have that 5 spice OG flavors like you find in Taiwan. We got the lava dim sum bun that was good but a bit pricey. Anyways, I'm glad a place like this is here and I'll probably be back. Service was good, the bathroom had an empty soap container.
Panda Dumplings New spot, only about 2 months in -- and first impression is very welcoming. The space is modern, clean, and filled with panda décor. There's even a big, cute panda waving at the entrance that sets the tone right away. Started with the cucumber salad -- crunchy, refreshing, and well-balanced. Simple but done right. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup is one of their signature dishes, and it shows. The broth is flavorful, noodles have a nice bite, and the beef is well-seasoned and tender. Definitely one of the highlights. They also offer a nice selection of sauces -- soy-based with garlic, chili oil, and dipping sauces for dumplings -- all good complements to the meal. The truffle wagyu dumplings were just okay. Didn't really get much of the truffle flavor, so it didn't stand out as much as expected. Tried the pork soup dumplings, which I was told sell out often. Flavor was good, but execution needs some work. The skin was a bit too thick, and several dumplings came out already cracked, with some of the soup lost before even picking them up. Also, small detail, but no proper soup spoon -- just a small metal spoon, which made it harder to enjoy them the way they're meant to be. Service was friendly, and pricing is reasonable for what you get. Overall, a solid 4 out of 5. Good flavors, nice atmosphere, just needs a little more attention to detail on execution. #SupportLocalBusiness #DukeTheFoodGuruApproved
New Chinese restaurant that opened about a week ago. We tried several dishes including noodle soups and both the steamed and pan-fried dumplings. Everything was quite good. The noodle soups were flavorful and the noodles had a great chewy texture. The dumplings also tasted fresh and well made. Chili sauce tastes homemade and is quite good, has a nutty flavor. The entire restaurant is adorned colorful and of course, full of pandas. The cute light up pandas on each table are a nice touch. Tried to see another new Asian spot we can add to the rotation!
Will be back ! I have been seeing this place all over my FYP, so I decided to stop in after work for dinner. I went with the Sichuan spicy wonton dumplings with a side of steamed Chinese broccoli tips. And for dessert: Sweet Rice Brown Sugar Dumplings. Reminds me of Chinese donuts. And a Ube Milk Crème Brûlée drink for the road ! The ambiance was really nice , the service was great and answered all The questions I had read more
Trying this new Chinese spot with some old friends. We got a variety of different dishes to share amongst ourselves. We thought the food was decent but not amazing. We got a couple different noodle dishes where the noodles were cooked well and still bouncy. The various sides dishes like the scallion pancake and cucumber salad were alright. Servers were very friendly and helpful, but food was nothing spectacular. Apps: Cucumber Salad, Scallion Pancake, Sliced Beef and Tripe and Sweet Soy Entrees: iPanda Signature Pot Stickers, Beef Noodle Soup, Beijing Zha Jiang Mian, Spicy and Sour Beef Noodle Soup read more
6 months ago
IPanda looks like a cool place and I bet families with little kids would really enjoy the panda theme. I know my kids would have for sure. With dumplings in the name you gotta order dumplings, right? We go with the pork and leek pot stickers as those are typically a good choice. Combo fried rice, Pan fried pork buns, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, and the pork chop over rice round out our selections. Food comes out pretty fast and we dig in. I'd say the pork chop over rice was the best of the bunch. Fried rice comes with shrimp and chicken and was a little greasy. The beef noodle soup had some nice tender beef chunks without the tendons which was good for us (bad if you like tendons). Overall you get a nice meal..not great but but you leave satisfied. read more
This is a pretty solid spot for a casual food place! The flavors are there and tasty. I tried the beef noodle soup and the pork dumplings. The pork is flavorful and I liked the dipping sauce it came with. The soup and beef were also very flavorful, and the beef was moist. I've had other beef noodle dishes elsewhere which usually have dry pieces. I would like to come back and try their drinks! read more
7 days ago
Cute and clean panda themed restaurant! We ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup which was very flavorful. The beef was extremely soft and tender. We also got the Hawaiian Fried Rice and Sichuan Spicy Wontons which were both delicious. The soup dumplings were also very juicy and tasty! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Would definitely come back here! They also have the drinks that you can order wontons/dumplings on top! :) read more
8 months ago
TL;DR: decent flavors, great noodle and dumpling textures. Came here for an early dinner on the weekend and was able to grab a table. The interior is very cute and very panda forward. You can sit and grab a table with full service or order at the counter/kiosk for take-out. Service was very nice and seem like they're still getting up to speed. They didn't have any of the normal soup spoons that I am used to eating soup dumplings with, which was strange, but I was able to ask for a larger spoon to eat them with. FOOD: ~Chili oil wonton (4/5): this one didn't have the flavor I expected compared to the more traditional places I have been. The flavor of the oil is on the sweeter side with a subtle kick of the chili at the end. Tasty. The wontons were very good too. ~Wagyu Truffle Dumplings (4/5): Steamed. The truffle wasn't overpowering and the filling was flavorful. Lots of umami. It was a bit heavy for me, so could only eat 2, but my husband loved them. ~Pork Soup Dumplings (3.75/5): Could be a solid 4.25 but the wrapper ripped so easily that all the soup fell out. The soup we did get was very flavorful, as was the pork filling. Again, the wrapper texture was great. ~Dan Dan noodles (3.5/5): Noodle texture was so good, but the sauce was a little lacking. Need a little more oomph. ~Beef noodle soup (4/5): Again, noodle texture is 5/5. The soup itself felt slightly watered down and lacked that finishing note. But the beef in here was one of the best I've ever had (5/5). So soft and melt in your mouth. This place is worth a try, and with a few refinements, I think it can easily become a 5/5 spot. read more
If Kungfu Panda had a dumpling restaurant.this would be it. Parking is a bit meh in this area there is street parking and lot parking near the Giant. The esthetic is pandas and modern Chinese. Upon walking in there is a giant panda statue and a panda face on the wall. On the table you can find chili oil and dumpling sauce accompanied by your dining partner an illuminating panda light. IPanda allows you to eat in or carry out. So for you introverts or people who don't like sitting with people for dinner you can order carry out. You can also place an online order via website or app. So after debate I figured I should just eat there. Thanks to the staff for accommodating me due to my indecisions and answering my random menu questions. So I probably could've ordered more items but as a solo eater I figured limit now and return to try other items. Plus I was the only one in the restaurant at the moment . Food: Cucumber salad -1st dish served.. lacked a bit of flavor very mild, it's not punchy like other cucumber salads. So if your into the mild cucumber salad as a palate cleanser this is it. If you're looking for spice add chili oil. Cereal shrimp-you ever had honey bunches of oats? What about honey walnut shrimp? Think of the flavor of honey walnut shrimp coated in honey bunches of oats . Bit sweet for me but textural shrimp was cooked well and it was nicely crunchy texture. Dumplings Truffle & Waygu - so surprise there is cheese. Which makes this dumpling have a richness. I'll be real I wasn't sure about that cause my question to the server was how truffle we talking and can you taste it. That's when she said there's cheese and she enjoys the overall flavor. It's like a fancy Philly cheesesteak not heavy on the truffle but it's present. Very thin wrapper but held up well to me cutting it in half without tearing it and having the filling separate refer to photos. No need for sauce well seasoned. Pan fried fish dumplings - a really good pan fried dumpling it was nicely crisp good bite on the wrapper and again mouthfeel was good . filling was juicy not dry. Good with and w/o chili oil or dumpling sauce. Noodles Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup- I was skeptical because the noodles looked generic possibly gummy and I was worried the soup was too salty.. and the meat chunks could make or break this soup. Nope I was wrong nice chew/bouncy do noodles good slurp factor but didn't slurp too loud . Broth nicely seasoned not heavy light enough but well salted. Beef was TENDER!! Fat was rendered well because it melted in your mouth beef shredded well it wasn't sticking to my teeth when biting in. Chinese broccoli was cooked well still crunch to bite in but soft enough where you doing feel like your eating a tree. Negative was that spork situation now I love sporks but who eats soup with a spork refer to photo. Only gripe I need a better spoon for my noodle soup. Overall a fan of iPanda I think the quality I got for the value I'm happy with especially since I've been places paid the same price and got lackluster quality. All the food came out hot and steamy. This place does dumplings well so I'm willing to go back with my family to see what they think. But Fairfax does have another Chinese dumpling place close by hopefully they keep up with the quality since they recently just opened. read more
This restaurant is average and I think the prices are quite reasonable! My friend and I shared the pan fried potstickers, soup dumplings, and dandan noodles. The soup dumplings were ok. My favorite dish was the dandan noodles. The noodles did not have the typical peanut butter taste and it reminded me of a mi goreng instant noodle. Service was good and I really like the cute panda decoration throughout the restaurant! read more
12 days ago
Cutest dumpling restaurant. As soon as you step foot in the store there is a panda in every corner and all over their business labelling. It is a great casual hangout spot. Their menu is quite large with a variety of chinese dishes. My party tried a lot of the items and I think the stand outs were the sichaun dumplings, chicken and mushroom dumplings, snowy lava custard bun. Sichaun dan dan noodles and spicy yibin noodles a little on the oily side. Grilled chicken w/ rice dish is nothing special but comes with a lot of chicken. I especially love the concept of the drink + snack combo. Will definitely come back just to get that. Service is super friendly and fast. read more
Saw this new place popped up near by us so decided to give it a try (it might or might not have anything to do with the cute pandas). I was seated right away when i came in, customer service to me is top notched because they came to check on us often and also bring out our food within 5 - 10 minutes of ordering. - Space is spacious, lots of room and space. - Price were not bad at all for the amount of food we got. Some of the items We got... the truffle wagyu beef dumplings, ipanda potstickers, cucumber salad, chinese broccoli tips, crispy pork, scallion pancakes, snowy custard buns. * Got the wagyu beef dumplings because it seems different and unique , it is a bit salty for my taste. *Cucumber salad: this is my fav dishes to get anywhere that offers it but I have had better so not high on my ratings. *Chinese broccoli tips: DELICIOUS! This is my favorite dish, it stays crunchie and leaves were soft but also seasoned very well. I could have eaten 5 of this dishes! *Crispy pork: We like this too, it was. nothing out of the ordinary but it's crispy and pair well with everything else we order. *ipanda potstickers: could be crispier but it's still good. Crispy and juicy meat inside. *Snowy custard buns: Big buns and sweet and runny inside. 7/10. - In summary, I would go here again if i'm close by but not going to go out of my way to go here. -Parking is street or garage parking but not hard to find parking at all. read more
7 months ago
iPanda Dumplings, located on the ground floor of Scout on the Circle Apartments in Fairfax, VA, is a charming panda-themed restaurant known for its handmade dumplings, especially pan-fried ones, and flavorful, chewy noodles, including Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. We tried several dishes, including iPanda Signature Dumplings, Signature Pan-Fried Stickers, and Crystal Shrimp Dumplings -- all delicious. The garlic chili dipping sauce complemented them exceptionally well. The Taiwan Style Beef Noodle Soup had a tasty herbal tea broth and a generous portion of tender beef with a great texture. Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup was similar to Vietnamese Pho but with a much milder flavor. We also noticed traces of MSG in the dishes, which caused a numb, tingling sensation in our mouths, although it was less intense than at other restaurants we've visited. read more
New Chinese place in town which I'm happy about! The better the competition, the better the food. I'll compare this place to Ugly Dumpling since their are some similarities. I like how they have a huge panda and panda decorations on the wall and table. We got the beef noodle soup, the dumplings, and Taiwanese porkchop. The beef noodle soup was a solid 4/5 and I like it better then the beef noodle soup at ugly dumpling. The dumplings were also 4/5 and the Taiwanese pork chop was a 3/5 because it didn't have that 5 spice OG flavors like you find in Taiwan. We got the lava dim sum bun that was good but a bit pricey. Anyways, I'm glad a place like this is here and I'll probably be back. Service was good, the bathroom had an empty soap container. read more
7 months ago
Panda Dumplings New spot, only about 2 months in -- and first impression is very welcoming. The space is modern, clean, and filled with panda décor. There's even a big, cute panda waving at the entrance that sets the tone right away. Started with the cucumber salad -- crunchy, refreshing, and well-balanced. Simple but done right. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup is one of their signature dishes, and it shows. The broth is flavorful, noodles have a nice bite, and the beef is well-seasoned and tender. Definitely one of the highlights. They also offer a nice selection of sauces -- soy-based with garlic, chili oil, and dipping sauces for dumplings -- all good complements to the meal. The truffle wagyu dumplings were just okay. Didn't really get much of the truffle flavor, so it didn't stand out as much as expected. Tried the pork soup dumplings, which I was told sell out often. Flavor was good, but execution needs some work. The skin was a bit too thick, and several dumplings came out already cracked, with some of the soup lost before even picking them up. Also, small detail, but no proper soup spoon -- just a small metal spoon, which made it harder to enjoy them the way they're meant to be. Service was friendly, and pricing is reasonable for what you get. Overall, a solid 4 out of 5. Good flavors, nice atmosphere, just needs a little more attention to detail on execution. #SupportLocalBusiness #DukeTheFoodGuruApproved read more
4 months ago
New Chinese restaurant that opened about a week ago. We tried several dishes including noodle soups and both the steamed and pan-fried dumplings. Everything was quite good. The noodle soups were flavorful and the noodles had a great chewy texture. The dumplings also tasted fresh and well made. Chili sauce tastes homemade and is quite good, has a nutty flavor. The entire restaurant is adorned colorful and of course, full of pandas. The cute light up pandas on each table are a nice touch. Tried to see another new Asian spot we can add to the rotation! read more
5 months ago
The food was great! The service was great and the ambiance is really mellow and calm. Not too loud which I love. read more
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I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken for take out. I'm a spice lover and this packs a good punch without being overwhelming. Highly recommend read more
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What a fun quirky restaurant with delicious handmade dumplings! When you walk in, you are greeted by a giant panda statue welcoming you in. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we sampled several items. We will have to come back to try more! Our favorite was the truffle Wagyu beef dumplings, but everything was delicious. read more
6 months ago
Very delicious! It's perfect for a family meal, but also super convenient and quick if you're dining alone. The food comes out really fast too! read more
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Came in on Saturday at about 12:00. Ordered the Bejing Jia Jang. Was really NOT Good! Sauce was cold and uber salty! The veggies they give did not seam to be fresh. Very unappetizing-- the way it looked and smelled. Was certainly not worth the money I spent. Service was mediocre-- not a whole lot "personality" for a new business! read more
6 months ago
Went to get a quick takeout order- food was so good I forgot to take a picture haha. I got the chicken and mushroom dumplings and the ube creme brulee mt!!!! on a hot day like this, the drink was bomb. And the ladies there were super kind and welcoming :) read more
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Solid restaurant and flavorful food. Dining in I appreciated the waitress's attentiveness as well as asking if we had any food allergies. Definitely will be back! read more
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New cute dumpling spot with authentic flavors and very affordable prices. They offer dumplings, rice, and noodle dishes, and everything we tried was great. The pan-fried dumplings are crispy and juicy, and the spicy beef noodle soup is rich, comforting, and excellent. Definitely a go-to casual eat. read more
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