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    Panda Express

    2.4 (146 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Chinese
    Closed 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Robert F.

    Airport food, limited choices and you're a captive consumer once you pass security. Even fast food is twice as expensive inside the airport. I'm not a big fan of fast food but Panda seemed to be my best bet. There was a line and they were moving through the food fairly quickly; so it was being refreshed and restocked with fresh product often. Even though there was a line it moved quickly and the staff worked in a synchronized, conveyor belt fashion. The food was as expected and as it has been at the many other Pandas before.

    Soroosh P.

    We all know what panda looks and tastes like. Because the airport traffic the dishes are slightly fresher. Be prepared to wait at time. Not sure if I am a fan of the new hot orange chicken. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable considering the airport premium. Wish they had more fortune cookies... they always happen to be sold out when I swing by.

    Derrick G.

    This is a very good Panda Express location. The food met my expectations, and the staff were very courteous and accommodating.

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    Hank C.

    This is the one in the Terminal A middle area, it was busy and their prices were ok, similar to what I pay in NJ. They didn't have mushroom chicken (sign, but nothing cooked), and if trying to avoid nuts and fried food, there wasn't much else (kung pao and walnut shrimp, the fried orange chicken, chicken w/ honey sauce, and spicy beef). Orange chicken had too much soy sauce making it taste weird and wasn't crispy like it should be. Beef broccoli was ok, though. I've had better! Also, no panda reward points here.

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    Robert S.

    I love Panda Express. Their food quality is very consistent across all restaurants all over the country....yes, there have been 1-2 that are not great, but this particular one at the Denver airport was really good. When I got to the restaurant around 10am there was only one person in front of me and I was able to order quickly. Unfortunately they did not have the teriyaki chicken dish, which is my favorite, so I had to settle for other dishes. I got half and half (fried rice and noodles) to give my mouth a nice sensory experience....yes, at any Panda Express, you can always opt to get 1/2 and 1/2 of any of the starches as well as the steamed vegetables. You have to ask for a fortune cookie, they don't give it automatically.

    Raymond G.

    Last week, I was on a 2 1/2 hour layover here at the Denver Airport. There are several choices, but I chose this one. The line was a little long, but went quickly still and was well worth the wait. Both lady and guy helpers were very nice and gave good service. Since this restaurant is in the airport, it is shared seating with all the other restaurants in the area. Decent seating, comfortable enough to finish your meal and go. They do seem to keep the front of their restaurant very clean. Their store front gives you the inviting and welcoming feelings. Now to the food! Everything looked really good! At this type of place, I always pick items that look fresh, have ample amount, if I can even still see steam coming, and when you actually see them put in a fresh bowl. So, my choice combo from here was Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, and Chow Mein. It was all so fresh and yummy for my choices! Both main meats had little excellent spice kicks to them. They gave me enough to where I ate it all and was very full. I also did get the most humongously large drink and an order of 2 crispy spring rolls. Perfectly complimented my meal and even kept me full the rest of the day! Highly recommend! It's also my daughter's and my favorite when at the Denver Airport together!!!

    Travis P.

    Hot food that's ready to-go, makes this a quick on-the-go that you need if you're in a hurry. Four stars compares this to relatively the same restaurants

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    Location is in A Gates for the Denver Airport. I'm only here for vacation. This location is understandably pretty busy, I had ordered 2 Bigger Plates. (1/2, B5 Beijing Beef, F4 Honey Walnut Shrimp, C3 Kung Pao Chicken) + (1/2 -chow Mein with mixed veggies, C1 Orange Chicken, CB3 Honey Sesame Chicken, cream cheese wontons) The Manager on site took order, I asked for mixed veggies & they had none but I let her know I was willing to wait. She seemed a little annoyed, it was a very long line and a rush but I was okay with standing aside to wait. The first plate was prepared, I waited for my second. She told me just to pay now and then they would get it out as soon as it's done. When I'm about to go to cashier, a man rushed in front of me and told another older lady who was handling the food on the second end of the food display, that his plate was incorrect and there was a language barrier. He seemed frustrated and walked away. (I think that's important to capture, it's already been chaotic experience then) At this point, I go to the cashier who seemed irritated as is, and already had my order rung up. (Her name was Andrea, per the receipt. For better description in case I'm wrong with the name, she was in her early 20s, has glasses, and braces. Working along side was this pretty girl same age range with good make up) Andrea asked if I wanted anything else. I told her a small drink then said never mind because the price was already $26.68 (assuming it was a high from having 2 bigger plates) After I stand to the side, I read my receipt and realize they charged me incorrectly (I've been charged 2 regular plates, I needed to get the 3rd entree to complete bigger plate) so I go to the girl w good make up n let her know because Andrea was cashing out another customer. Andrea then takes the receipt and says "no I asked her if she wanted anything else and she said no" The Manager then steps over and Andrea repeats it again in Spanish to the Manager, and at this point it's become a bigger issue than I imagined. I let them know I'll just take the order as is, because it was busy and charging me for the two other items just seemed like a hassle. Andrea makes another comment stating "it wasn't her fault." At that point I said that I understood it is busy and maybe that's why you rushed to put in my order for the plates so it's whatever. The entire time, Andrea was being very rude and never once spoke directly to me. Just comments to manager & coworkers. I stood to the side and waited for my food, as I watched the manager and 3 employees (ones I've stated previously) look over towards me, giggle, and whisper. I expect that from the employees but from the Manager is wild. Once I got my food, it was still wrong. I got fried rice instead of chow Mein and Manager did throw in a small entree.. but it's the principle at this point. I wasn't going to do a review but seeing as this is an ongoing issue with this location, it only seemed fitting. Food was fine, they didn't have everything that is labeled out on the line. Seems to be a common thing here, again looking at reviews. Service was terrible. Really bad way to represent not only Panda Express but the impression of how Colorado hospitality is too. I've also tried leaving a review on Panda Express direct site but it does not look like I have all information I need for it on this receipt.

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    2 months ago

    Stopped today, and Carla helped me out with my order, she was so kind helping me paying. More people like her.

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    I had a bad experience once with the wait and quality of food but customer service took care of it and answered to my concerns.

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    Fast and convenient. Line was long but it went by pretty quick. The food itself was really bland. Like everything was super under seasoned.

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    Pepper Asian Bistro II - Drunken noodles

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    4.5(622 reviews)
    18.3 miNorthwest
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    Where to start! If you're looking for actual good Chinese food. This is the place!! They do have…read moreanother location (which I have not been too) so I can only speak to this location. This is my family & I 2nd time here in Denver and after finding this place the 1st visit we make it a point to come to this location. We're located in Georgia so I think we have a good sense of good Chinese. I always get the Mongolian beef with fried rice (no egg; I'm allergic) My husband always gets the General Tso chicken with the fried rice and he ALWAYS orders this and never has a complaint. My son gets the Sesames chicken also with fried rice and it's sweet and crunchy as they fry the chicken to mix in their sauce and it's worth every penny. Every time! Service sometimes can be short in communication but expected especially when they're working all day and don't have time to eat but their food never misses! It's never crowded or busy when we come no matter the time of day, never noisy always sit at a booth. I highly recommend this place I will always come here when visiting Denv

    I've gotten carry out here many many times. I've tried half the menu so far and haven't found any…read moremisses yet. What I've ordered and recommend: Chicken Dumpling in Hot Sauce Crab Cheese Wontons Egg Drop Soup Hot and Sour Soup Yushan Chicken Sesame Chicken Pork Eggplant with Garlic Sauce Walnut Shrimp Dinner (not my favorite) Beef Drunken Noodle

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    Star Kitchen

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    21.4 miSouthwest
    $$

    The food, ambiance and service were great. As soon as we sat down a lady with a cart full of a…read morevariety of foods came by. We tried the short ribs from the cart and they were yummy! Our entrees were beef with ginger and scallions, sweet and sour pork ribs with a side of soup dumplings and water spinach with sliced garlic. The portions were a good size and we had enough to take home for leftovers!

    I have eaten here twice now and it is exactly what I want from a dim sum restaurant!…read more Most recently I came here for a Saturday brunch, be sure to arrive 10 minutes before they open or so to get a table, that first wave of people will already be ready and will fill up the entire restaurant. On these days, we only pull dishes from the cart, never really ordering from the menu. There are a few home, run plates and a couple I could pass on, with the barbecue pork buns, putting a delicious, savory texture and flavor, with the sauce cooked in, versus the regular pork buns are a little more dry and have no sauce. The soup dumplings are also so good, along with the rice cakes, the Ube, sesame, desserts, the duck, steamed the shrimp buns and more. You really have to go for yourself and be willing to try things, I didn't love the duck feet (I think that's what it was?) but you have to at least try it. Always make sure to bring a huge appetite! Definitely will be back

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    4.6(94 reviews)
    21.2 mi

    Came in on a pretty busy Friday night around 6:00pm. Street or lot parking! Seated quickly, service…read morewas great, and always clean. I am so glad that they are so consistent and have not changed recipes or adjusted seasonings. Ordered our two favorites - pickled pepper beef and mapo tofu. Then the string beans and a new dish - sauerkraut fish filet. The sauerkraut fish filet reminded me of the Vietnamese catfish soup but no sweetness added. Very good dish and will def order again. Also love that they have quality rice here.

    Decided to come here because I was craving Chinese food and heard good things about this place…read more Figured I'd give it a try. We ordered the fried tofu (with peppers and onions), orange chicken, fried fish fillet, and veggie delight (mixed veggies). The fried fish fillet was definitely the standout. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a light, tangy layer of sauce that added flavor without making it soggy. Easily my favorite dish of the meal. The fried tofu was also really solid and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The peppers and onions complemented it well without overpowering the tofu itself. The orange chicken was okay. I tend to compare orange chicken to Panda Express (probably unfair, but it's my benchmark), and this one didn't quite hit that same balance of crispiness and sauce. I think if it had a bit more meat within each piece, would be better. The mixed vegetables were decent but not something I'd order again. They felt a bit drenched in sauce and didn't have much depth in flavor. One of the highlights of the visit was meeting an elderly woman who helps out when it gets busy. She mentioned she was the former owner. She was incredibly kind, and we ended up having a really nice conversation in Mandarin. That personal touch made the experience even more memorable. Otherwise, really nice venue with lots of space and tables. Waiters always refilled my water, which is a good plus. Also gave me fresh rice when I took the leftovers to go. Overall, a solid meal with a couple standout dishes. I'd definitely come back for the fried fish fillet and tofu. Will be back to try their other dishes.

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    Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings

    4.5(623 reviews)
    18.9 miNorthwest, Highland

    I love this restaurant. I've been coming here since 2024. I've seen how much attention to detail…read morethey have in the restaurant. The food is always amazing and it gets to your table quick. The staff is always so uplifting. Tonight Brittany and Grace served us. The energy is always so positive here.

    First time to this location, but have been to their outpost in Aurora a few times. Definitely a…read moredifferent vibe, with loud techno music and high noise levels from the crowd. Service was quick to take the order, refill water and clear out empty plates/steamer baskest. The dishes coming out of the kitchen was at a more erratic pace, but it's all about the food. Mapo tofu was good, with a light slick of chili oil. The flavors were spot on with little chunks of fermented salted broad beans. The heat was also moderate, but it did have a kick as you were eating it. That signature mala numbing spiciness started building, but not hot enough for my palate. Green beans were also nice and tender. Sometimes when they come out the fryer, the skin can be a little leathery, but wasn't present here. BBQ Buns were very soft and tender, loaded with BBQ pork. The shao mai had a nice bouncy texture and cooked well. Shrimp Lo Mein had the flavors of the Chinese American classic, it looks like the noodles were hand made too. Only miss was the shrimp dumplings. They were too close to each other and they stuck together. The wrapper was also overcooked, but somehow the shrimp was not. Nearly impossible to pickup with chopsticks, because the wrapped just fell apart, even with a delicate touch. Worth a stop and probably tastiest Chinese food in the neighborhood. It was getting crowded and there was a wait by the time we left. However it was Denver restaurant week, so not sure how it usually is during the week.

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    ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    18.6 miLodo, Northwest
    $$$

    While visiting Denver, my coworkers and I went to ChoLon downtown. It was restaurant week in Denver…read moreso the menu was limited but we still found a lot of items to try out. The chicken soup dumplings, pork potstickers, and the ice cream was all very good! I wasn't such a huge fan of the tufu pork belly noodles. I'm not really a fan of tofu but I didn't really like the noodle dish in general. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and well designed. The wait staff was also very friendly. I would like to come back here and try more items from their regular menu.

    If you've read my reviews before, you already know two things about me. I give honest feedback, and…read moreI cannot stand being served cold food. Lately it feels like a lot of restaurants are charging more while giving less, and it's getting harder to find places that actually care about the customer experience. Unfortunately, this was another one of those experiences. We ordered three side dishes and three drinks, and the bill came out to around $100. Two of the three sides were served cold, the dumplings at least came out hot, but they were pretty mediocre and nothing I'd order again and drinks were extremely over priced. The waitress was fine, no real issues there, but it did feel like the food may have been sitting in the kitchen too long before it hit the table even though the place was empty. At the end of the day, it's hard to justify paying that kind of money for cold, underwhelming food, then feeling awkward about the tip because the experience just wasn't good. I won't be back. If I had known this is what the experience was I would have definitely gone somewhere else. As an added bonus I felt like crap afterwords, I think it was because of poor quality ingredients. My aim in writing these reviews is to highlight the restaurants and businesses that truly take care of their customers, to give people a heads up about the ones that clearly do not prioritize quality or the customer experience, and to express myself in a world where it often feels like there is very little room to speak honestly about paying top dollar for mediocre experiences. Very disappointing.

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