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Panda Cafe

3.5 (127 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Sweet and sour chicken lunch combo
Louis V.

Good take out and quick delivery service! I enjoy the sweet and sour chicken along with the beef and broccoli. They honor the menu coupons as well

Pork Fried Rice - A takeout box filled with pork fried rice, containing rice, onions, and sauce, served at Panda Cafe in Arlington, VA.
Sara C.

Stumbled upon this place tonight. The food is pretty good. The portions are a good size as well. Will definitely visit again.

Steamed Pork Dumplings
Jared H.

Overall it is pretty decent Chinese takeout and delivery. I ordered chicken with broccoli combo (Chicken fried rice and spring roll), steamed pork dumplings and wonton soup. The chicken with broccoli was pretty good, the chicken was a little rubbery but I enjoyed the sauce and broccoli. The chicken fried rice that came with the combo seemed overcooked and very dry. The egg roll was also disappointing and wasn't like the usual egg rolls I have had from Chinese places. The steamed pork dumplings were the best thing in my order. Had awesome flavor and the right among of dough in the outer layer. I would definitely get these again. However, the wonton soup was absolutely awful. The dumplings in it were falling apart and the broth had no flavor, I would avoid trying it. Delivery arrived in 40 minutes on a Friday night around 7pm. The delivery guy was nice and the food was all very hot and fresh. It isn't New York caliber Chinese but for this area I felt it was adequate compared to other places I have tried. I would order from here again

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Probably one of the best places for your basic delivery Americanized "Chinese" food in the area. Prices are fair. Food is fine. No regrets.

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Very good. Order arrived earlier than expected. Will order again from them, specially for days I don't have time to cook.

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