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    Panda Garden

    4.2 (704 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fish kung pao Fish is so delicious!
    Xee T.

    Come here a lot and ordered the usual. Kung Pao Fish with Diet Coke. Service is excellent and place is clean and pretty. Their Kung Pao Fish is on spot! I come here for that. I definitely recommend and it's 5 stars!

    Toby P.

    I have been here a few times and enjoyed it. It's very nostalgic for me as it reminds me of the Chinese food I grew up eating. The wontons with the plum sauce and Chinese mustard, the wonton and egg drop soups, the mushu, the fried shrimp, kung pao chicken all taste exactly like dishes I had when I was younger. It's such comfort food for me and it transports me to another place and time. The staff is helpful and accommodating. They answer my questions throughly and patiently. I occasionally have to ask for a water refill but they are prompt when I do. I've gotten different items every visit and I can't wait to work my way through the menu. I'll definitely keep coming back.

    Salt and pepper wings!
    Vanessa C.

    It's been 2 years since I first tried this restaurant and they gained a star since my last review. The hot tea was nice on the cold night we had dinner. The salt and pepper wings are why I came back and they did not disappoint! Crunchy outside and juicy inside . I got the happy family again too which I like because it has beef, shrimp, and chicken. Tried the crystal shrimp and scallops which was light and delicious. I love snow peas and both entrees came with them. Also got pork egg foo young to go which was really good too! The gravy has tons of stuff in it and the patties were perfect. Our server was really nice and it was almost full in the restaurant when we came. I will come back for the wings again!

    Daily Lunch Menu (front)
    Jay T.

    I order from their lunch menu today. Specifically the cashew chicken. My gosh, flavor as great! Excellent quality! Even came with fried rice and an egg roll. Very affordable and very tasty.

    Dee D.

    Good Chinese food with a nice atmosphere. The restaurant is clean with modern furnishings and the service is quick. Good value. For the same price, you get a more authentic Chinese meal than you would at Panda Express. I recommend trying Panda Garden in San Marcos, CA.

    Kung Pao Chicken
    Brian J.

    The Sweet & Pungent Beef House special was delicious as well as the Kung Pao Chicken. We also had the Vegetable Delight which was a perfect complement. The service was great and the decor calm and simple. both dishes in the photo are now on the way to being lunch!!!

    Fried chicken
    Lisa W.

    We needed good Chinese food and a friend recommended this place. We ordered a bunch of things- fried chicken wings, combo soft low mein, general tsao chicken, and the happy family. The combo soft low mein was awesome, plentiful and has a lot of meat. Everything else was a tad bit salty. The general tsao chicken was too crunchy and the chicken pieces weren't big enough, mostly battered. The happy house was plentiful but again, pretty salty. I think we'll need to try again and ask for less salt. Or eat at the restaurant. We ordered to go.

    shard of glass found in food

    First of all let me start off by saying that my food was delicious and plentiful. My husband and I had plenty of left overs to bring home. This is where the pleasure ends. I was eating my left over chow fun and suddenly felt a sharp pain under my tongue. I suddenly tasted blood. I spit out my food and found a shard of glass that had cut open my mouth. I will never eat food from there again.

    Sesame Beef
    TinaTony C.

    This place is amazing! We are from out of town, and the reviews drew us in to try this Chinese restaurant. The food was outstanding and we even felt it surpassed all the Chinese restaurants we've visited back home. The staff was quick to seat us and serve our meals. The ambiance is lovely, featuring green bamboo decor that creates a clean and welcoming atmosphere. Great job, workers!

    Found some sort of larvae in the Gourmet Wonton Soup. We were offered a 10% off discount as an apology. Beware.
    Savannah A.

    Found a larvae in the "gourmet wonton soup". We were offered a 10% off discount as an apology. Grossed out to say the least.

    Mongolian beef.  Lots of succulent beef & so very tasty.

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    1 month ago

    Excellent service, good food. Clean facilities. Fast food delivery. Sweet and sour pork was perfectly prepped. Very reasonable price.

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    Thank you for your kind words Gary. Hope to see you again

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    Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate you Stephanie!

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    3 months ago

    Enjoyed the chicken cashew lunch special. lots of toasted cashews, tender chicken in a well seasoned sauce!

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    Delicious food with fast and friendly service!! Love this place and recommend to everyone!

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    Best Chinese food in town. Great lunch deal. Not many places around like this anymore.

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    Ask the Community - Panda Garden

    Is your Orange Peel Chicken made with buttered or floured chicken? If yes, could it be made without either? Do you use MSG? If yes, can it be ordered without MSG, & low…

    Hi, our orange chicken is made with battered and chicken and deep fried.… Read more

    Is there a buffet?

    No the restaurant is a La carte where you order the dishes you want and they prepare it fresh.

    Do they offer fountain drinks?

    Yes they do, also fresh brewed ice tea

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