If you're looking for a place where you can roll in, park like a champion, grab food, and roll out in under five minutes, Panda Bowl is your spot. Seriously, the parking lot alone deserves its own Yelp page -- spacious, welcoming, and not a single parallel-parking nightmare in sight. Inside, the staff moves at lightning speed. Blink too long and you might miss your entire order being assembled. It's like fast-food ballet: efficient, coordinated, and oddly beautiful. The food? Mostly delicious. The noodles were a little shy on flavor -- like they forgot to emotionally commit to the dish -- but everything else totally made up for it. The orange chicken slapped, the fried rice was solid, and the egg rolls... oh man. If crispy perfection had a mascot, it would be these egg rolls. I would write them a love letter if that wasn't weird. Great for quick takeout, solid flavors, elite egg rolls, and parking that won't make you cry. Will absolutely come back! read more

Panda Bowl - Combo - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Ordered fried rice and kung pao chicken bowl. I asked for more chicken and less rice. The employee corrected me to say more kung pao in the future to avoid confusion. Didn't matter because she gave me chow mein and kung pao. Thanks, I hate it here. Check your food at the drive thru to ensure it's correct. read more

Best quality every time!! They definitely fill up your plate until they can't even close it. The owner is amazing and at times Iv seen him give homeless people free food and never looks down on them or runs them away like most owners. The price is very affordable and the eating area is always kept clean. read more

Fast friendly neighborhood Panda bowl enjoyed by locals in Santa Ana. A whole lotta Chinese food for under $15. Sweet salty garlicky and delicious dishes to satisfy that urge for good old MSG and old school Chinese cuisine enjoyed by the Latino community here. Always fresh and full of flavors because they gotzzz the right spices and Amazing chefs to make everything fresh to order. Just the way you like Baby. Much Love and Respect. Come back soon and enjoy again and again. read more

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This was my go-to Chinese place growing up and I haven't been here in years. Honestly not much has changed, food is good-very solid Chinese food. Service is fast and served cafeteria style. The servings are definitely big enough to share, I think I got 3 meals out of this. The only complaint is that their veggie egg rolls are 100% cabbage. read more

Panda Bowl - 2 item combo with bbq chicken and teriyaki chicken - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Been coming here since I was a wee child. Not much has changed, and I am happy about that. Food still tastes the same, portions are still massive. Prices have gone up a bit due to the economy/inflation. Overall, still a good deal IMO for how much you get. Place could use some light housekeeping though. read more

This place is my top Chinese food stop in OC. I have been coming here for years and have never been dissapointed. I always get the Chow mein and orange chicken with an order of egg rolls that always come out crisp and crunchy. Their hot sauce is also top tier. Their service is quick and they hook your plate up and fill it to the max! I love that they have a drive thru because it is so convenient to go through when I have my pup. When I do stand in line inside, it goes quickly and they equally pack your plate. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

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This Chinese food spot is an institution. Ask anyone that's gone to high school in the area and multiple generations will say, "This is the spot.". I've visited multiple viral Chinese food spots that tout their amazing portions but when it comes to flavor AND portions, Panda Bowl is the place to go. Another plus is the customer service and welcoming atmosphere but for a no-frills satisfying lunch or dinner? I can proudly say Panda Bowl is the best. read more

They canceled my order and this isn't the first time at all. They are only 0.7miles from me and It's highly annoying when I'm just tryna eat. Do better panda bowl. You just lost a customer read more

So delicious and affordable! Love that there is a drive through for convenience and the workers are friendly and generous. I love getting their two entree plate with chow mein, Sesame Chicken, and Orange Chicken. It genuinely is enough to eat for three meals! The Orange Chicken is flavorful, crunchy, sweet, sour, and also tender! The Sesame Chicken is a nice sweet and salty, the breading is a nice thick crunchiness that pairs so well with the noodles. I recommend also getting the cream cheese wontons they are so delicious! This place is honestly a hidden gem and is some of the best cheap Chinese takeout I've had! read more

Panda Bowl - Chow mein with Orange Chicken and Sesame Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The food was very delicious, I wish they served me more of the meat but overall was very delicious. The workers were very friendly and patient when deciding what to eat. The restaurant was very clean and they have bags available to take food plates home if you don't finish. Will for sure be coming back! read more

I come here often for quick, easy Chinese take-out. The ladies here hardly smile (unlike another Chinese place I frequent ), but the food is everything you expect in a Chinese take-out, a level higher than the others in town. A large a-la carte order (very packed and full square 7.5" x 7.5" white styrofoam container) of their yummy Orange Chicken and Black Pepper Beef is $11.99; chowmein of the same size is $8.99. Can't trust them with drive thru as they all seem indifferent and wouldn't really care about any complaints of missing food, so I take time to park-there's a lot of spaces available. Can't care much for the chow mein, it's only good with soy sauce (my partner loves it though :D ) but the other two dishes are good and worth coming back for. read more

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Love this place food is always fresh, hot, and tasty. Very affordable. The fact that they have a drive through is amazing. I used to come here with my friends after school when I was a teenager and now as a mom and wife I come with my family when we're in town visiting. I love that I can bring them and show them a nice nostalgic experience that's also delicious. I always get the kung pao chicken with half fried rice and half chow mein. My kids and husband go crazy for their orange chicken. read more

Food looks so fresh but has really bad flavor. I couldn't even eat the Broccoli Beef, Orange Chicken missed the flavor all together. Mushroom Chicken was ok at best. Not a recommended place. Over priced and under delivered for what you get. read more

So far this is my favorite spot. To me, the quality of food is better than other places I have tried before. I always stop by this place every time I'm in the area. Great customer service. All of the staffs are very friendly and helpful. I am surprised that this place still served a great portion during this time. Majority of other restaurants have either reduced the quantity and or increased the prices. Love the food here. I have been eating at this place for approximately 20 years. My family and I definitely refer to this place every time we are in the area. read more

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I've been coming here since I was a little girl. Food is always good - fresh, large portions, and very quick service with a drive through option. My favorite Chinese spot, hands down read more

I remembered my friends picking this up to cater for a church event, 15 years ago. Surprised to see it still here. I just sampled one item and one item only. That is, the chow mein. You can really base the quality of a Chinese fast food by trying to chow mein. The chow mein was perfectly stirred fried and so delectable. The worker scooped it to the brim. I don't need any protein because first, I was sad there wasn't char siu bbq pork and the bbq chicken looked dry. Maybe one day I'll try the orange chicken. If only they offered bbq pork, this place would be personal favorite! The chow mein here is 5/5, guys. Trustttt read more

This place was just ehh. Food was delivered hot and like other reviews state they pack it with A LOT of food. They did forget to pack my cream cheese wontons though:( Orange chicken- 2/5 The outside breading was mushy unlike other Chinese spots with slightly crispy orange chicken. There were a few pieces of chicken that tasted funny. One of the pieces was pure fat and the other just had a funky taste. After that I stopped eating. Chow mein- 3/5 wasn't the worst but wasn't the best. The noodles kind of tasted like burnt oil. The food looks better than it tasted. read more

Panda Bowl - Combo B orange chicken and chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Panda Bowl has been my go-to spot for Chinese take-out & I have been a loyal customer since I can remember. When you step inside the shop, you can already smell the delicious aroma of batches of fresh chow mien & various items being made: kung pao chicken, broccoli beef, & teriyaki chicken, just to name a few. The chow mien here is unique. My person favorite is chow mien with Kung pao chicken & teriyaki chicken. Workers here scoop generous portions, so you will leave feeling satisfied! Panda Bowl is quality you can taste. One of the best places for Chinese food! read more

Panda Bowl - teriyaki chicken with chow mien. - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I love this place, it's my go to Chinese food spot. I love their cheese wontons and chow mein. It's always fresh.

I've been coming here for years and the food and service have always been on point. They're not afraid when they serve your portion - it's more than plenty. All their entrees are delicious and I totally recommend! read more

Chowmein is delicious! Very generous portions. We have never stayed to eat there but we make a drive just to get food from here.

I am a big fan of cheap Chinese food. And when I say big fan, I mean there is not much in life that gives me more joy than the occasional thing styrofoam container completely stuffed to the gills with chow mein, orange chicken, and barbecued pork. Several of my usual haunts had closed down, So I was looking for a new place to frequent when the urge struck. I tried a couple places that were just mediocre, and then last night as I was searching Yelp for some suggestions this place popped up. The first thing I will sort of exciting was that it was right down the street from my house, so I jumped in the car and headed over to check it out. It's a very clean little place, the exterior of the building looks fresh, and not run down like some of the other establishments. So we were off to a good start. When you walk through the doors, you are greeted by a very clean and very nice steam trail lineup really good looking Chinese food. I ordered the two items combo, with all chow mein, orange chicken, and barbecued chicken. at first glance, I thought that the chicken was barbecued pork which I was really excited about, but was then told it was barbecued chicken I was a little bit sad, because I judge all Chinese fast food places based on the quality of their barbecue pork. I don't know if that was just a Thursday night thing, but I will go back again and check on the pork. Proportions are on point, the flavors are definitely there, and even the barbecue chicken was really tasty. Overall, this is a pretty darn good place to knock out your fast food Chinese craving, for under 10 bucks. I can honestly say you will not leave this place hungry. The bottom line? I will be going back here again, as it passed all the requirements of a good fast food Chinese takeout place. Give it a try, I would be interested here what all of you think. read more

Panda Bowl - For under 9 bucks you can get a pretty satisfying meal here. The two item combo is definitely the way to go. - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The quality of their orange chicken has gone down. Before it was fluffy and delicious meat. Now it's like dry crunchy dog food. I've been coming here for 10+ years, and can with 100% days the quality has definitely dropped in the last few years. Time to find a new spot. read more

I love the drive through feature, it is very convenient! The food tastes fresh even when take to go. The cream cheese wonton are a steal, better than most places! read more

Panda Bowl - Combo C: chow mein, fried rice, black pepper beef, mushroom chicken and sesame chicken (on the side) - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I've been coming here for years they have the best wanton soup and even better egg roll

Homemade vegetable egg rolls fresh ! Must try , it has a bit of vinegar but still nice ! I love Chinese places that offer this type of quality, service is fast and friendly, ambience is cute read more

This is our families favorite Chinese food spot. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Our daughter is a favorite customer of theirs and they hook her up every time she goes. Here plates come stuffed with Kung Pow Chicken. We normally order the Wounton Soup Spicey when we feel the need for soup. Otherwise we order the BBQ chicken, teriyaki chicken, broccoli beef, and orange chicken. The rice is always on point and chow mein is excellent. It gets busy sometimes, but it is worth the wait!!!! read more

Im very disappointed i been coming here for now more than 15 years. And i usually eat at the shop very upset that they only give one tiny sauce when i comes to tak and they ended up forget my soy sauce. read more

Panda Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Horrible food, nothing else to say other than the quality so bad. Phone is not even working which is why I feel the need to post a review. read more

Panda Bowl - Fried shrimp is more a piece of rubber with a lot of oil. - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Great spot the food was great. And staff are friendly. The price was on point. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a meal. And the portion was definitely worth the price. read more

Usually pretty good but ordered wonton soup to go and there were no wontons in it. Just veggies and some meat. What's the point of calling it wonton soup if it's just soup? read more

Panda Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The sesame chicken is amazing, the fried rice is not bad, orange chicken a little sweet for me but my boyfriend loves it, so it's really about preference. Always consistent as well, great portion sizes, nice employees! Also the location is convenient. We love going here it's such a vibe! read more

Got Combo A for around 10 bucks and got half fried rice and chow mein with orange chicken. The fried rice is bland and the chow mein was slightly better because I can taste the seasoning more. The orange chicken is super saucy which gets rid of of the crispy outside. The sauce tastes alright and it has a little kick to it. Overall nothing crazy. read more

Panda Bowl - Orange Chicken with half chow mein and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Best Chinese place in Orange County , Never disappoints every time we come here. Great portions for the price.

Panda Bowl was my go to Chinese food spot but after receiving raw chicken in my meal I will never order from this place again. Be cautious when eating at this location. Very disappointed. read more

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I've driven by Panda Bowl numerous times and have always been curious about their food; today I finally gave in. Ordered a Combo B which comes with fried rice and or chow mein, and 2 entrees - I got the orange chicken and sesame chicken. It was a bargain at $7.29+tax, because it was enough to fill both me and my boyfriend up with yummy food! Their fried rice and chow mein aren't bland as most Chinese takeout restaurants have which I think is a huge plus. The only down side and the reason I subtracted 1 star is because they are a cash only restaurant which makes it kind of an inconvenience. Thats probably why I've always neglected to go here because I almost never carry any cash on me. Today I had just enough cash and was craving some orabge chicken so it finally worked out Granted, they have an ATM machine inside, but I never liked the idea of my bank charging me to use a different ATM machine so that I can buy something else. Maybe that's just the stingy Asian side of me Other than that, speed of service was great and they load up their to-go boxes! I was in and out of there in less than 2 minutes. Will definitely be going back! read more

Panda Bowl - Fried Rice/Chow Mein, Orange Chicken and Sesame Chicken. Look at how much food they packed into that box! - Chinese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The only thing I come for is their Won Tong Soup with Shrimp!!! This is literally the only thing that helps me get over a cold and for a super added bonus, its delicious! read more

Food is three stars, plus one star for service and convenience. First off this place has a drive-through which is amazing. Since it was my first time here however I decided to go inside for the for my first experience here. From the brief conversation I had with the ladies working they were very nice and friendly. I got lucky and was able to get all the items I wanted freshly made because they had just come out from the kitchen. I was going to eat it at home but I guess since it was fresh I had to eat right away in the car. The food was alright, your average fast food Chinese American type. I got the sesame chicken and orange chicken with chow mein. The sesame chicken had decent flavor, I wish the orange chicken had more of a tang citrus flavor to it. The major disappointing part to me is that a couple of the pieces I got were mainly batter and had hardly any meat in them. I'd probly come back to use their drive through for those extra lazy days. read more

We been coming here for years and never disappointed. I recommend the fried shrimp., order if first. They only make it fresh. And it takes time.. read more