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    Panda Express

    2.4 (146 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Chinese
    Open 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.

    Terminal A location
    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

    Fried rice with King Pao Chicken and Sweetfire Chicken Breast
    Brian T.

    Having a 3-hour layover at Denver International Airport, I asked myself, "What is the most filling yet affordable food around Concourse A?" Enter: the Panda Express plate. You choose 2 entrees and 1 side item for $8.30. Not a bad deal! Beware, though, certain entrees will upcharge you a buck or two! The fried rice is fair, and the Kung Pao chicken leaves something to be desired, but I love that they both contain vegetables. And although the kung pao chicken doesn't taste great, it has chili peppers cooked into the mix, providing some heat to my taste buds. The spiciness is necessary, considering your overall meal will be lukewarm. I have become a fan of the Sweetfire chicken! It doesn't offer up much meat due to the thick breading, but it tastes yummy and is easily the best part of my meal. If you're stuck at Denver International in Concourse A, looking for an inexpensive meal, and not in the mood for McDonald's, KFC, or pizza, then get in line at the Panda!

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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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    Half fried rice, half lo mein, every time. Whatever. I'm the duchess here, so that's sad.

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    Fast food chinese, but love me some walnut shrimp. They charge an extra dollar for shrimp dishes, but it's by far the best thing there.

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    Half a dozen different entrees and not a single one is vegetarian. If you're a vegetarian you're stuck with bare noodles or rice

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    the food was yuck... i'm not sure what it was but it didn't taste like it normally does. someone needs to check back with the recipes.

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    Chopstickers

    4.2
    (273 reviews)
    18.4 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

    This is a little hole in the wall spot & it does not disappoint. It's located near the Convention…read moreCenter (maybe a 10-minute walk) & they have vegan options! Yes, options, plural, as in more than one! I had their vegan bao & their spicy vegan Dandan noodles. Both were delicious. Our food took a while to come out because the line to order food was super long, but the food was worth the wait.

    Chopstickers is a classic 'hole in the wall' spot located about a block and a half from the…read moreConvention Center. I visited there during a break from a convention I was attending and was glad to find it open. Service was brusque but reasonably fast. I ordered the Pork Water-Fried Bao and the Spicy Ground Pork over rice. Both looked great; but alas, both dishes were unaccountably bland. I'm not a 'five alarm fire is a great flavor' kind of guy but when a dish says 'Spicy Ground Pork', it better have more zip than communion wafers. Average it out, and this place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

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    Competitive pricing in Denver downtown
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    Wok Spicy

    4.6
    (97 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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    ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

    ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    18.6 mi
    $$$

    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.

    I was really hoping, no -expecting,to like this because EVERYONE would rant and rave about how…read moredelicious this place was... Honestly, it was pretty mid at best. I was intrigued by the dumplings, but definitely did not try them seemed a bit to modern. Malaysian noodles were decent with bit of flavor, but overwhelmingly, egg & bean sprouts with very little noodle & overcooked pork belly. It was so rough... I was really expecting some being that would basically melt in my mouth and that was not at all the experience. it made me miss San Francisco Asian food so much... as a treat myself kind of meal, it was fine, but I'm glad I went by myself rather than a date night with my husband cause I think we both would've regretted it on the plus side if there is one is that the staff we're remarkably friendly even for the lunch crowd. It was pretty slow.

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