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Panda Harlem

3.5 (204 reviews)
Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Scallion Pancakes
Talaya M.

Vibes are very nice here, they have a DJ, and hookah if that's your vibe. Their bathrooms are gender neutral and they have a lady working there with all your needs for sale! Now the food was hit and miss on a few dishes, I really enjoyed the fried rice, noodles, chicken wontons, their Shanghai chicken was delicious, and the rock shrimp was not too bad. The chicken satay had some "peanut sauce" but it had a more caramel flavor and the chicken was under seasoned to my taste buds. The filet mignon w/ broccoli tasted better the next day, and the fried lobster was okay but the real flavor was in the legs and claws. The scallion pancakes for me were too thick, thicker than I'm use to. I think I want to come here again and order from the menu myself.

Chicken Satays
Bianca C.

First time coming here I was expecting so much more than what this place actually has to offer. So upon walking in there is a bar that is not being used it's just there has about 10 bottles of bulleit and some empty hookahs around. There was a nice seating area across but it was also empty. I walked down a hallway to a back room and that is where the main dining room is not huge but a good sized space. I was waiting for my friend so I got a seat at the bar, they did have happy hour the menu was small but did have some things on there. I ordered a lychee martini that was ok they make it milky which is not my preference so I immediately changed my next drink to a margarita. My friend got a Margarita then we were seated at a table closing out our tab at the bar prior. I must say we were seated in a high place with one single table no one around us which would be nice if it wasn't next to the closet where employees kept coming to put stuff in. Not to mention by an emergency exit we were freezing. Not comfortable seating at all. We waited a little while before someone came over she asked us what we would like however we were seated without meus so we had to ask for that. We were given a QR to scan then ordered appetizers chicken satay, shrimp satay to begin along with two more margaritas. The chicken was good I've had better shrimp satay before I would say pass on this one. I then ordered the salt and pepper shrimp & the lobster fried rice they both were good portions and had good taste. I did want a sauce to go on the rice they did not have one I was given sriracha which was not good to add to the dish at all. So untimely no sauce was interesting for sauce people like myself eating dry rice is a no go. I think the most disappointing this about this was we came during restaurant week wasn't given a menu so we ended up spending nearly $300 service was mediocre and food was basic not happy about this visit at all.

Rock Shrimp Tempura
Olaedo E.

I had dinner here on NYE. Inside is dimly lit and there was a live dj playing old school hip hop. There was a prefix menu for $70 that included an appetizer, an entree and "a dessert" that we actually never received. I ordered the rock shrimp tempura for my appetizer and the Shanghai salmon for my entree. The rock shrimp tempura was heavily breaded but still crispy and juicy. The salmon was also really tasty, and the bok choy that accompanied it added a fresh element to the dish. I wish we would have gotten our desserts. I'm not sure if I would come back. I expected to dance the night away and was surprised to not hear any afrobeats or dancehall all night. I also didn't care for not receiving 1/3rd of the menu offerings but being charged the full prefix amount. They also add a 20% gratuity to the bill.

Giselle G.

I came here for happy hour and resturant week dinner. I sat at the bar and it was a nice experience. The bartender was really nice but when I gave my card to pay; they could not find it. That's when I started getting worried because I did not receive the card and they told me I did. Thank you for camera because the card slipped in the hole of the card holder and then they gave me my card and two rounds of drinks on the house. So the service was amazing; we had a problem they fixed it and even gave us drinks on the house. That was really nice the manager is great and the bartender was too. The drinks were good; I had the lychee and it was good. The appetizers were also good; the chicken satay was really good. The dinner was great; the waitress was really nice and the food was good. I ordered the shrimp and my friends got the beef and chicken. As a dessert we got the red velvet which was good. The food was ok; I liked the happy hour they have. I would definitely recommend you try their hh and if you like it then have dinner. I do want to try their brunch.

I didn't show the food because it's the same thing you buy at your local Chinese takeout.
Margarita B.

The service superb. Ambiance was amazing for young people who don't wanna talk. But want a good time showing off their boyfriend . Food was average . But clean and quick. Drinks were strong and the hookah was very clean and excellent. Overall good day to go out to show off your . If they're serious about the cuisine they need to unique plates and deserts. Now!!!! Let's talk about Mr Asia on the turntables. The Dj is worth coming to Harlem panda . He had my old a$$ rocking to every beat !!! Thank you Mr Asia for making my birthday special.

Donesha T.

The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. Large servings. Bok choy was delicious. Lobster lo mein is good. Shrimp and broccoli is worth it. Bang bang shrimp is just okay. Chicken satay lightly breaded in sauce. I was told it was good. Get the lychee martini. I wish I remember my servers name. She was very kind. We came for my sister birthday. Restaurant is very dark. We were seated under a dripping pipe. Not okay. Everything else was okay

Peanuts butter chicken ' 8/10
Bryttnie M.

The food was good ! Especially since I have high expectations for Chinese food . The service was okay this time (7/10 ) , I've been there 3 times so I'll say this service wasnt to expectation . Overall ? The chief ate ! The bartender ate ! Waiter ? Sucked . Just waited his tip . The ambiance ? Great for pictures , but if there's not photographer everyday ...what's the point right ? So confirm everything before making an appointment! Overall experience amazing . They tried the best .

Street art decor
Chanel B.

Looking for some Asian fusion mixed with an eccentric vibe. This restaurant lounge bar is definitely a nice spot to unwind, have fun or celebrate a night out. Sexy enough for a date night or calm enough for a lunch break. The music is all current urban contemporary. Beautiful street art work covers the walls and dim intimate lighting throughout interior. The entire wait staff is very attentive and friendly. Eat: Dumplings. 10/10 Filet mignon w/ broccoli. 9/10 Shanghai salmon. 10/10 Vegetable fried rice. 10/10 $$ Drink: Top shelf alcohol or drink specials served. Wine selection available. Non alcoholic drinks Mocktails available. Shisha Hookah available. $$ Recommended date night, birthday/work celebration. ID checked at the door. Security. Reservations strongly suggested. Valet parking available. Street parking as well. :)

Felicia W.

The ambience was cool. They have what can be considered "2 parts" (front and back of restaurant) . The music was a hit and there were many people celebrating birthdays. The food came out sooo fast! I really enjoyed my appetizer (oxtail dumpling) more than my meal but it was good also. The service was also quick (you can tell they know how to work efficiently for when things get busier) and dinner moved smoothly.

Kayla S.

For my first time at panda I did brunch on Sunday. It was the bottomless branch where you got unlimited frozen rose for two hours. The drinks are OK I like the frozen, but I wish it was sweeter because I like sweet drinks, but it wasn't bad. I loved the food. I know a lot of people say that their food isn't the best but I feel like it is one of the best compared to a lot of others. I was actually surprised how good the food taste. I loved everything. I had no complaints about anything that I tried from the filet mignon from the dumplings from the chicken satay from the lo mein from the fried rice from the Kung pow chicken. Everything was great. The music is great and they also have hookah as well that has to be paid in cash. The ambience is nice as well and a lot of people love to take pictures at the graffiti wall when I went someone did have a fight so I feel it is a little ghetto, but you will have a good time overall.

Passion fruit Martini
She A.

Friend invited me out last minute in a Saturday night for a 730 pm reservation. Since it was raining the whole entire day, we were early, getting there at 7. They had no problem seating us early. The place was not packed as it was still early but a good amount of patrons. I was lucky to find a street parking after my circling the block a couple of times. Our waitress was courteous and attentive. We ordered chicken bao buns, Lo mein, shrimp and broccoli, kung pao chicken and passion fruit martinis. Everything we had was pretty good and our drinks was delicious and strong enough. They even provided us white rice to go with our leftovers The venue was pretty spacious and nicely decorated with a good dj playing great 90s and 2000s music, which we enjoyed very much. I enjoyed my time there

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Love the place, maybe I went on a bad night but the food wasn't so good at all. The cook can lay off so much sauce on the food.

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No heat during the coldest day of the year and my local Chinese food store makes better food for a fraction of the price.

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It's just ok. Beautiful place and they have valet if you're driving. The food is good. The music was the best part. Vibes were good.

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The spare ribs were sooooo good. Came here on a Saturday afternoon so it wasn't crowded or anything. Good food, good vibes and fast service!

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Excellent Dumpling House

Excellent Dumpling House

4.1
(873 reviews)
5.6 mi
$$

As the name implies, it really is an excellent dumpling house!…read more Me and my buddies were in Jersey and New York for some hockey games, and wanted to go to a deli, get some Chinese food, and a slice of pizza. Got off the E train and when we looked for Chinese food, this place popped up with good reviews and it was just a short walk from where we got off the train. My buddies ordered the special lunches and we also got two types of xlb's, beef chow fun, and some fried dumplings. The special lunches come with a little fried rice, cold garlic flavored noodle, choice of egg drop or hot and sour soup, and main side. My buddies all enjoyed their meals. The beef chow fun was also really good and beef was nice and tender. The xiao long baos were excellent and is comparable to any place in California like DTF. Nice and juicy and great with some ginger, soy sauce, and spicy chili. Friendly service and food comes out pretty quickly. Credit card is accepted. Bathroom was also very clean, which is sometimes rare in some Chinese restaurants I have been to. If you're looking for a good Chinese meal, stop here when you're in the Chelsea area.

We started out in Chelsea, aiming for Chinatown. The bus was twenty minutes off. "Is it worth…read morewaiting?" I asked T. "We can go someplace else." "How 'bout there?" he responded pointing to Excellent Dumpling House. It was directly across the street. I pulled up Yelp, saw good reviews and readily agreed. At 3:30, the restaurant was empty. There were a few takeout orders, but we were the only people sitting down for late lunch. And y'know ... it was pretty good. Wonton soup is what I'd expect in Chinatown. Wonton wrappers were thin -- my preference -- the stuffing delicious and the broth flavorful. They were generous with the beef in our chow fun. Good, but the noodles needed a jolt. So I asked for soy sauce which was sort of a solution. Shrimp with vegetables was great. A lot of shrimp, too. There are lunchtime specials on weekdays, reasonable prices, and nice people work there. Next time it makes sense to try dumplings since it is, after all a dumpling house.

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Buddakan

4.1
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5.9 mi
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Dinner for one at Buddakan turned into one of those rare experiences where the setting is nearly as…read morememorable as the food. Located within the historic Chelsea Market building--a former Nabisco factory where Oreo cookies were first produced--the restaurant feels theatrical in the best possible way. The soaring ceilings, dramatic lighting, and energetic atmosphere create a sense of occasion from the moment you walk in. It feels less like simply going out to dinner and more like stepping into a beautifully staged production. I started with a Botanist Gin Martini with a twist, which paired wonderfully with the meal. The surprise star of the evening was the new Cucumber Tiger Salad. The balance of flavors was exceptional: bright acidity, a pleasant touch of heat, and just enough mint to make each bite feel fresh and exciting. Every so often the mint would come through and suddenly all the flavors would click together in a way that made me immediately want another bite. This is a dish I would happily order again. Next came the Edamame Dumplings. They were delicate and comforting, especially when enjoyed with the accompanying broth. The broth adds depth and richness that elevates the entire dish. My only suggestion would be the slightest touch more salt, perhaps even a finishing sprinkle of black volcanic salt for both flavor and presentation. I also found myself wishing there were a bit more of that delicious broth because it contributes so much to the overall experience. For my entrée, I ordered the Glazed Alaskan Black Cod, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation. The fish was rich, buttery, and perfectly prepared. What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the accompaniments were composed. The pickled cucumbers brought brightness, acidity, and crunch, while the black bean and eggplant relish delivered deep savory notes and unexpected complexity. I'm generally not an eggplant fan, but this relish was outstanding. The cucumbers and relish sit at opposite ends of the flavor spectrum, yet both somehow make the cod even better. Looking back, I think a glass of Sauvignon Blanc alongside the cod would have been the perfect pairing. I finished with the Miso Caramel Milk Bar, which was spectacular. Decadent, sweet, salty, and touched with just enough umami to keep every bite interesting. The chocolate crumble underneath added a wonderful crunch that contrasted beautifully with the creamy ice cream and luscious caramel sauce. Every component worked together perfectly, creating a dessert that was both indulgent and sophisticated. From start to finish, the meal felt polished, thoughtful, and memorable. Thank you!

The vibe and food here is great! It's also very good for larger parties. We were a group of 10 and…read moreI was able to make a reservation without dealing with a pre fix meal or being put into a private room which I appreciated. We went family style for our dishes which worked very well. Everything we got was delicious, but the garlic fried rice, kung pao monkfish, crab rangoons and wok fried xo cheung fun noodles were my favorites. I also tried the Blush cocktail which was similar to a lychee martini. I loved it and it was perfectly sweet. Overall it was on the pricey side once we split everything, but the vibes were great for a nice night out.

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Philippe Chow Downtown

Philippe Chow Downtown

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Yeah Id say that was a pretty splendid meal. Shared everything thank goodness…read more Started with the wok fried beef dumplings which were good on their own but had this fire ahh spicy honey mustard wow. Then the scallion pancakes which were crispy and airy paired with this very interesting sauce that was clear but tasted like sweet and sour sauce. For mains we got Kung Pao Chicken which was pretty delicious but my star of the show was the Crispy Beef. It was crispy asf and skinny too I didn't know you could make beef skinny like that. Sauce was super tasty and thick. On the side was broccoli which was fine and eggplant which was fine on its own and good with the chili sauce. Split the Fortune Cookie Red Velvet Cake which okay I thought there would be more creativity with adding fortune cookies somewhere in the cake but it was just a cake with fortune cookies on top. Also they put 2 when we had 4 people like lowkey they couldve just put 2 more on there but anyways the cake itself was pretty tasty so can't complain there.

Philippe Chow is why Yelp exists. You would otherwise never know that this upscale Chinese…read moreRestaurant blasts club music and mandates 20% gratuities. The food is all over the place but the main theme is that everything is over-seasoned to please the crowd of people who all were gulping down colorful sugary cocktails with dinner while wearing athletic clothing. Peking duck (for 4-5) had great accompaniments (rare to actually get bao with it) but it was a lackluster portion of duck. Salt and pepper shrimp were offensively salted. Special "mignon" was great. The hand-pulled noodles *gasp* weren't hand pulled. "BBQ" chicken in the other noodles was very dry. Sea bass portion was very small. Scallion pancakes were good. Shrimp dumplings were the highlight. I recommend skipping this restaurant.

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