First, the lemonade looked like the orange cleaner fluid and tasted as such. They do have their soda in the fountain, so plus for that. I can't vouch for the Diet Coke though because I was downing the water. The cups are big though, so better for my Diet Coke consumption next time, if there is a next time. We went here for a double date, so got to try 4 dishes..We ordered the Sweet n Sour Chicken, House noodles, Almond Chicken and Garlic three meat mix. The Sweet n Sour chicken was the best, but everything else tasted the same. Each dish needed a lot of hot sauce. Second, you have to pay for steamed rice. This bothered the other gent because he said it should be standard, but his wife soothed him, "It's only $1 baby." "It's the principle of the matter, it's like chips n salsa!" Basically we went here because it is close to the house and there was a coupon for buy one, get one half off at SDReader.com. We are still on the search for decent Chinese in Otay.... read more

Panda Chef - Moo Shoo Pork - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Panda Chef is by far one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in San Diego. My family has been going here for about 15 years and have never had a negative experience. When you walk in you are greeted by a staff member almost immediately. If you go in frequently all you need to do is sit down, they remember your drink order, and basically what you order. Since I am a semi-regular all I need to do is say yes when she asks if I want the same thing. Takes less then 10 minutes for the Chef to whip up your order and they bring it to you hot and fresh. WARNING: the egg rolls at this place are to die for, by far my favorite. Lunch special is cheap and delicious, and the dinner is also very inexpensive. First time? These are the things to try: 1) Spicy 3 Ingredient Taste (chicken, beef, and shrimp) 2) Broccoli Beef or Chicken 3) Chow Mein Noodles 4) Orange Chicken 5) Any one of the Chef's specialties. So go on young grasshopper and enjoy the Chinese feast. read more

Panda Chef - of course! This place deserves this award. If you havent been here, you are missing out! - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Ordered delivery tonight and food arrived so quickly!!! To all the quarantined folks craving salt and pepper chicken wings, go support this local business! read more

The service and food is so good!! It's really worth the drive! I love the lumpia!! Order the party tray!

Came here on a cold Saturday night and was a little skeptical at first because I've never seen people going in or out the restaurant. We got the Kung Pao Chicken and the Mongolian Beef and it did not disappoint at all. I will comeback here in the future read more

We love the Panda Chief, the staff are always nice, friendly and quick. We ordered the Salted Peppered Chicken Wings - Amazing, Curry Chicken with Steamed Rice - again, amazing. If your in the mood for some good Chinese food that's fast, inexpensive and good flavor you have to try this place out. Asian persuasion approved! read more

Panda Chef - Salted Pepper Chicken Wings. - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great little cheap eat place. You get your money's worth and they deliver. Love this place

Friendly and attentive customer service. My food came quickly. Ordered General Tsao's Chicken. No rice, which would've been $1 more, I had rice at home, however. Costs a little over $9. But the chicken... Bland, dry, overall unsatisfying. For a few cents less, you can get tasty 3 entrées from Panda Express. read more

Panda Chef - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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So it was my first time coming here, I'm not sure if I will be back. First, The honey walnut shrimp was so little compare to the sweet and sour pork lunch special. I never seen a Chinese fast food display their food with scatter and messy rice before even in San Bernardino display rice in a circle better than this. Secondly, the salt and pepper chicken wing was overcooked and way too crispy almost broke my teeth like wth. I couldn't even take a bite of it and if you look in the two photo, You can tell the one on the left was burnt. I wanted to give it back after spitting it out. Omg thank god I went to share tea afterwards and washed it away with honey milk tea. Lastly, the fountain cups look super filthy and dirty. I had to pick on don't look so dirty. Maybe it's Saturday and I have to be the unlucky one to received burnt chicken. Never been so disappointed read more

Panda Chef - The one on yelp - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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The food was good I came in about a year ago I got the lunch special. For the price it's not bad ... Only been here once maybe I give it a try again soon I tried that curry chicken but I think I've received a lot more vegetables than the chicken. And the vegetables are a good size the chicken was tiny bits of it I am sure you can see the pic . read more

This was good food. The meat was nice and tender. Now there could of been more meat but for 5 buck can't complain to much. They do have some nice lunch specials. The price is right. read more

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My go to place for Chinese food! Mongolian beef, chicken fried rice, and stir fried vegetables. The food taste good and the portions are huge. read more

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This spot is always consistent and their delivery service can't be beat! Our go-to is their salt and pepper chicken wings and house special noodles. My 4 year old inhaled the noodles. read more

I love their salt and pepper chicken and vegetable friendrice they seems never close a place to go. And i love their sesame balls too and plus they deliver read more

Pleasantly surprised. Tried this place because it was one of a few open on New Year's Day. I like this spot better than Panda Express. Food is more authentic and it's cooked fresh and made to order. Only gripes would be that they put peas in the egg drop soup and lumpia was bland and too thin; it needs more meat. My favorite dish is the honey walnut shrimp. We will return for another try!! read more

It's was the first we order food from Panda Chef! We ordered chicken wings, chow menu, and beef broccoli. The BEST wings by far! Food was delivered quickly and customer service was great! Can't wait to order again! read more

Dont be fooled by the size of the restaurant...the food is delicious and they provide great customer service! read more

Panda Chef - Small hole in the wall restaurant with BIG flavors - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We found this place a several of months ago when we moved to the east side of Chula Vista. Our first experience was take-out - it was pretty good, we made a note of it. Next time we went got into the restaurant. Not necessarily what one would expect, but good experience. Service was prompt and pleasant. Food fresh, made to order and good portions. My son especially likes the Salted Chicken Wings and I am partial to the Chow Mien This last time we called in the order (posted photos) and are pleased with the portions, taste and service at this place pretty good. read more

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Great service and great food! I love the casual atmosphere! My husband ordered the roast duck and he really enjoyed it! I had the beef soft noodles, my daughter got the house soft noodles and my son got the the wonton soup! This is a great inexpensive spot! read more

This family ran business is legit. I usually order the salt and pepper chicken wings to spoil my dad with since he can't really go out and eat anymore. Thank you for your warm food and warm smiles when I pick up my take out. read more

Been coming her for years,eat in and delivery.Fresh, tasty ,good food. Quick service. They have the BEST WONTON SOUP. Im hooked on theirs! Chicken wings are great. Love the family that runs this.Good,hard working ppl. Kudos to Panda Chef! read more

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in town. I go there a lot to pick up my lunch. They have a $5 lunch special and food is good. I like their walnut shrimp and Mongolian beef. Their food is not greasy. read more

Love this place. It's local, they are fast and it tastes great. I love the women who work there and deliver- they know I love their egg drop soup and can pretty much predict my order each time. Their lunch specials are also a great deal! Most are less than $5! The minimum order to deliver is $15. read more

This is my favorite Chinese food restaurant. Their salted pepper wings are delicious and big. I really enjoy the lumpia as well. If you have a large order, they will even help you carry it to your car. I highly recommend this place. read more

This by far is one of my favorite Chinese food places. The service is amazing and family owned business is very nice and clean. Whenever I call my order in the food tastes the same every time. If you are looking a good, clean and safe mom and pop shop, you will enjoy this place. Try the orange chicken! read more

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The cream cheese wonton & egg rolls were delicious. (Lots of flavor is always good however I'm not high maintenance about it so when I say this I mean it) but I ordered kung pao chicken and it had absolutely NO flavor whatsoever, Tasted like plain boiled chicken and rice, was very disappointed. read more

Fast and great food. I've been going here for years! Delivery option is also great if you can't get out

Great food, great customer service and close to home. Love that they deliver especially when I'm sick. I highly recommend their food.

Besides the good food, the service is always outstanding! I ordered a party tray, the last minute and they were able to get done in 15 minutes. Wow! I've been coming here for 2 years and not one bit I experienced any bad service. They are always consistent in their services! Highly recommended to anyone! read more

EH. I've been to this place 3 times. Ordered 3 separate dinner plates. Not impressed with any of the dishes. The broccoli beef is mediocre. The cashew chicken is overly sweet and extra oily. The egg rolls are totally bland. The salt pepper chicken, totally unpeppered. Got green onions and red pepper flakes? I think not. The service is alright. The food isn't. The only good thing about this place is that they deliver - if you're seriously that desperate. I'd rather go to Panda Express or Pickup Stix. Yes. It's that bad. read more

Food so good & tasty I love eating here. Best American Chinese food in otay ranch! Always get the orange chicken but have had a majority of the menu read more

As a regular here I hit a brick wall! Lady here confused my order. I wanted combo but she charged for plate. She refused to change the order. This place does not care about its customers. They think they are the only game in town and no customer service is needed. Look at the place. No matter when you go there it's empty. They will not be able to survive much longer. Don't go here! read more

Do you love good-old greasy Chinese without the cloned taste of the countless imitators that have the word "Express" in their restaurant's names? So do I. Panda Chef is the last great beacon of hope for those who want the convenience of fast food without sacrificing sit-in restaurant quality flavor. Not much to look at once inside, this is another one of those places that lets the food speak for itself. Any shrimp selection here is a delight, but the moo shoo version is scrumptious. Best of all, they are extremely willing to please customers (at least those who don't take too long while ordering). Orders can be called or faxed in, and they deliver! Who else does that? I've been a customer here since my unauthorized lunches in high school up the hill, and I plan to continue my patronage. read more

It has been exactly 5 years since I left my last review for Panda Chef so to celebrate, today I went and got some Salt + Pepper Wings, with fried rice, an eggroll, and a cream cheese rangoon. Came to 8 dollars. Delicious. This place makes the only eggroll I have ever been able to eat without spitting out. Additionally, although not the absolute best Salt + Pepper wings I have ever had, they are still pretty good. I get why someone would not want to give this place 5 stars if they were comparing it to say, P.F. Changs or something. But when compared to Panda Express, I think Panda Chef is routinely better since, I have never had any chicken here that tasted like it was reheated and stale like I have at Panda Express. So for me, when compared to Panda Express, yeah Panda Express has better orange chicken. That is their specialty, it is what their entire business is based on. But eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, Salt + Pepper Wings which Panda Express doesn't have... that all goes to Panda Chef. Plus, the people at Panda Chef have always been super friendly to me every time I have gone there, my order is always ready in less than five minutes, and I like supporting a local business over a mega chain corporate conglomerate. After 5 years I am happy to say I still love this place and once again give it 5 stars based on the price point, speed of service, friendliness, taste, and serving size. Good job Panda Chef, you're still great. read more

For what it is, it is OK. Reasons to go: 1) Chinese take out. You have arrived. Choose your punishment wisely. Share your intestinal torture with your loved ones. 2) It has a bear with a chef hat on the front. 3) Kung Pao. Remember Lo Pan from Big Trouble Little China? 1 hour after you eat the Kung Pao trifecta (chicken/beef/shrimp) it will feel like Lo Pan is using his eye lasers to burn his way out of your colon. Its a bitter sweet experience. Yes, this belongs on the plus side. 4) Curt, professional, gotta-get-you-outta-my-store service. Its like being in New York but having the d-bag attitude contained in various places like this one and Bronx Pizza. Reasons to avoid: 1) Gimmicky. This is not a 1/week place buy maybe 1/quarter. 2) Food sucks sometimes and you wonder what you could have done with that $9 that would have been better spent. (33% of the time by my experience) read more

Walked inside wanting to have a new favorite Chinese restaurant, and planed to buy a family meal for five. The lady behind the counter was not friendly and would answer me rudely . I thought she might be having a bad day so I still proceeded and decided to just cut the family meal plan to two meals to just try it out. I'm glad I did because the food I brought home looked nothing fresh nor similar to the pictures they have pasted in-front of their counter. It was too salty and unappetizing. It looked reheated and was just not good. I hate throwing food away but this was just indelible . read more

This restaurant gets 4 F's. Fresh, Fast, Flavorful & Friendly. It's a hidden gem of Chinese delight. Luke Orange chicken? Pow! It's hot, crispy sweet w/ some tang. How bout the healthy green bean and chicken? Crispy perfectly cooked green beans in a light sauce, what could be better? Smother it over some chicken fried rice ofcourse. Come see the friendly folks that bring the OG China recipes to Eastlake. read more

I ordered Panda chef for a staff potluck. Unfortunately, the staff at the restaurant were rude on the phone when placing the order and when the food was delivered. Not only did we have to deal with bad customer service but also had to deal with the amount of food being given to us. I ordered a 50 wing tray and 5 wings were unaccounted for (only 45 wings). I called back the following day to address the problem with the manager and wasn't able to get anywhere because once again they were rude about the situation and didn't take responsibility for the mistake that was made. I would not recommend this place to anyone and avoid yourself a headache. read more

I have been going to Panda Chef since I was a freshman in High School (I am 28 now). Since the first day I tried it, I absolutely loved it! The food is great, the prices are excellent (the lunch special has only gone up 30 cents in the 14 years I have been going - WOW!), and service has always been awesome. To this day, every time I go in there, the waitresses still remember me, ask me how I am doing, how are my friends (who would always go with me to Panda Chef after school). It's nice to have a local Chinese restaurant from your younger years, and for it to still be there (even though there are chain-restaurants across the street.) For people who have been in the area for a while, or people new to the area, you can never go wrong (especially at lunch!) with Panda Chef. I will be going there as long as they are still in existence! read more

Pros: 1. Only Chinese place that delivers to my area (91915 zip) which is awesome because.... 2. They have really good food! I love their house chow mien personally, my girls love the sweet and sour chicken, and my mom loves broccoli beef. All plates tastes amazing every time, unlike some places where the rice or the chow mien can get dry, here it's always flavorful! 3. I order so often that as soon as they hear my address they remember me and start being very friendly over the phone, as well as when they drop off the food! Cons: 1. Until they recognize you they can be a bit short, which is understandable since they're super busy, but that tends to put a lot of people off. 2. Prices are a bit higher than what I would like to pay for the amount of food. Like I said though, I order A LOT, so I guess it isn't a deal breaker, at least for me. Overall: I love Panda Chef for all my Chinese food delivery needs! I hope you guys do too!!! read more