I lived around the area and found this spot. This restaurant set up is a bit above regular Chinese restaurant. Walked in and the counter says " appreciate it cash payment". I'm like I ain't got no cash, I double checked with the server first or I will turn around, found out they accept card or cash but appreciate more cash payment. lol This place serve Chinese food and Sushi, not really in the mood for cold food, so I decided to order Chinese. Hot and Sour Soup is little different, is actually more watery instead of thick and gravy, is actually more like soup. I give it 5/5 Egg roll and OMG, I'm not sure what happened, maybe when they marinate, they put the salt in one spot, it was soooo salty I give it 1/5 I ordered the Wur Shu Guy or Gay, I don't remember, but is Chicken, like fried Chicken and seem like lemon sauce on the side, it was a-okay, I give it 3/5 Service is...I never understand, and always in a Chinese restaurant, pay attention to your customers! My glass is empty!!! My original server left, I guess is time for her to get off work, and the other server super slow. My glass empty twice and take her forever to refill the first time and never again refill again the second time. Will I be back? Maybe, probably bring my own bottle of drink read more

Panda House - Wur Shu Guy? Can't remember - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

Stopped back in but this time came for lunch. Found that they have a Decent amount of lunch specials that will give you an entree, rice and a soup or eggroll. The space is decorated nicely. Has a warm upscale feel to it. We ordered Mongolian beef and shrimp with veggies. Mom chose the egg roll. I choose the soup. The soup here is always delicious. Always choose the soup. Mom was sad she chose the egg roll. Our service was okay. The gentleman that took our order didnt know the difference between sashimi and nigiri I ordered sashimi. i got Nigiri. The manager nicely offered to remake it but I decline She comp'd us some ginger tea which Inwill now order every time I go back. Excellent. read more

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Met up with a group of friends for dinner. This made my second visit! Forgot about the first until a friend reminded me. In all fairness it was over 1 1/2 years ago. Not sure how I could have forgotten about because after tasting the food it all came back to me. Excellent food, good service, and great atmosphere. Easily accommodated 12 or so of us and they delivered on consistent service. I had the most amazing Crab Rangoon and some yummy Malaysian Style Fried Rice. Can't wait to dine here again and definitely recommend. read more

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I love their sweet and sour chicken and the waiters and waitresses. I love there Mountain Dew too.

I've never seen Mongolian beef with no white onions in it...It had a little spring of green onion...So I ordered a small side of broccoli...Six dollars! And the beef tasted okay but I wasn't sure how fresh it was because it had a strange taste...Up charge for brown rice...Plus 3.50 for a tea! The owner just continued watching football the whole time as no one was in the place... Way overpriced for food with little to no vegetables... Eh. Go elsewhere read more

Panda House - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

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Wonderful food & wonderful service - easily handled a table of seven. Everyone loved their orders (firecracker chicken could have been a little more "fire") The noodle dishes were especially enjoyed. Will definitely be back to try more read more

Went with a group of friends and had excellent service and the atmosphere was inviting! I ordered a glass of Plum wine and Moo Shu Chicken. Huge portions and very tasty. Huge chunks of chicken!! read more

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my wife's parents have been coming here since they first opened back in 2000 and it was our first chance to visit since we live in Orlando. The food is wonderful and this is a family that knows its regulars by name. If you enjoy good, American style Chinese and want to support a local business you definitely need to come here. From the potstickers and crab Rangoon to the sizzling hot just absolutely delicious. when come by your table and talk to you like family it just doesn't get better than this. read more

Four of us dined there and it was a very pleasant experience. Two diners had special food needs (one vegan and one vegetarian) and the servers were very knowledgeable and attuned to that. (So many restaurants/servers don't know what's in what). I ordered the tofu pad thai and it was good but not great. It was a little too sweet and bland and could've had more sprouts. the fried tofu that came with all of our dishes was spectacular, though. excellent service, nice and clean, and the cleanest restaurant bathroom I've ever been in in my life. read more

Panda House - Tofu pad thai - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

The reason we drove over 45 minutes to this place was for the extensive gluten and dairy free menu. The service was very good and friendly. We will return soon as the leftovers were great the second day as well. read more

Grateful for the other reviews that convinced us to try this restaurant. The food was exceptional with an expansive menu and huge servings. They have light offerings with reduced oil that are just as delicious and flavorful as the standard menu items. We would absolutely stop there to eat when we are back in the area! read more

It's been a while, and my review of this WONDERFUL choice for an UYE is QUITE overdue, but I want to be sure to leave no room for doubt that this was/is a GREAT place to dine casually on some of the best Chinese food I've had here in Ohioooooooooo in a WHILE, and worth the nearly 1hr drive!! We were a larger sized group, and our server gave us plenty of time to check out the menu. I'm happy I checked it out a bit online in advance, because there are TONS of great choices, many of which I just can't find in the Springfield/Dayton area. I ordered the spicy chicken dumplings, which weren't all that spicy, but still quite tasty. Next time, I might go for something more adventurous, possibly from their extensive sushi/sashimi menu. My Szechuan Eggplant entree (which is IMPOSSIBLE to find here in Springfield...) was AMAZING, perfectly seasoned and I had to FORCE myself the leave leftovers for the next day!! I ordered another favorite to go, cold sesame noodles, which provided several wonderful meals for me later in the week. GREAT service, reasonable prices, TONS of delicious choices, ESP. if you're gluten free (!!!) and although it was a "bit" far for me, I'm already planning a return visit, next time I'm in the area!! Thanks for including me, MG, and though not the "happiest" of occasions, Panda House is a GREAT choice to meet up with old and new friends!! read more

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Mike G. put together a nice unofficial Yelp dinner here, and we had a great time. They put us at a big table by the window, and service was superb. David kept all the orders straight, drinks refilled, and multiple parties including kids happy. The place is pleasant, and the menu is absolutely huge. So many things I wanted to try. I already had my ideas narrowed down and then heard they had sushi too, and discovered even more intriguing stuff on that part of the menu. I settled for a piece of unagi to test the waters. It was tender and flavorful, perfectly made, and I'll definitely try more sushi next time. Had the summer rolls and they were huge, full of crunchy fresh veggies. Only a little shrimp, but still enjoyable, and with a nice peanut sauce. Next was the spicy walnut chicken. Turned out to be fairly similar to kung pao, with savory bits of tender chicken, only with walnuts, and water chestnuts. Just a hint of heat, but then I like spicy. Somehow I finished it all. Got the spicy dumplings and some lo mein to go. And when I saw the total I thought they had left a few things off- very reasonable prices for the amount and quality of food I got. Wish I had been here sooner. Lots on the menu I want to try. I read more

We came for dinner last night and it was a first. Our server handled our group like a pro and even repeated orders to make sure he got them correct. The Mai Tai's are very tasty and come with umbrellas as they should. We handed them down to the young kids at the end of the table. The multi-page menu has so many selections that sound good and it really is hard to choose. I started with the Avocado Rolls (2) that reminded me of the ones that The Cheesecake Factory serve, but I liked these better. My entree was the Coconut Chicken with brown rice. You may also choose shrimp vs. chicken. It was delightfully delicious. I love coconut and appreciated the coconut flavor. Boyfriend had a bite and didn't think it was strong at all. I would definitely get this dish again. I also want to try the Malaysian Noodles, and the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. A great restaurant and close to home! read more

Panda House - Coconut Chicken with brown rice - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

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We've tried many Chinese restaurants in Columbus and finally found this hidden gem. It's hands down the best Chinese spot on our list. We've only ordered takeout multiple times, and the food, service, and atmosphere are phenomenal. read more

I'll start by saying, good Chinese food is subjective. That gap gets even bigger when ordering take out. Based on Panda House's rating and reviews, I'm assuming the dine in experience would be a few notches better. But I'm going to review my order. I ordered Salt n Pepper chicken with fried rice, Honey Chicken mild with white rice, Sesame Chicken with white rice and 6 egg rolls. All dinner portions. I live in Polaris so the drive home was less than 10 minutes. Salt Pepper chicken. Larger and flattish pieces of chicken but without that sweet salty crunch all the way thru that I'm used to. It was dry, missing the brown sauce that coats and gives it more flavor. Fried rice is soy sauce flavor only, no veggies. The Honey chicken sauce was good but the chicken was odd shaped. Again we're used to chunks of battered chicken swimming in a sweet sauce. We actually couldn't discern the Honey Chicken from the Sesame chicken. I made sure to ask for dinner portions but I'm wondering if I got the lunch portions (I ordered at 1:30pm). The egg rolls were ok. They wrapped in the Spring Roll skin rather than the traditional wonton wrapper. I paid $64 for all of this can just can't help but feel dissatisfied. Would I go back to Panda House? Probably not based on this experience. We usually order from New China on Sancus but they were closed for the holiday. Not my regular review but it's an honest one. read more

By far one of the best restaurants in Ohio. The food is always perfect, the owners and staff are second to none and their drinks are fantastic. Try the Zombie! My family goes there at least once a week and even my Grandchildren love it there. Chicken and noodles for the kids is a game changer! Absolutely, love this place!!! read more

Oh oh oh this was my first time coming to the panda house! I will FOR SURE be coming back the general tso's was just to die for. If I had to recommend a Chinese place in central Ohio I would strongly recommend this place. The service was world class I'd say this place truly deserves a Michelin star. The astetic in there was so good it just made the perfect vibe and wasn't too dark or too light. Thanks Panda house for some amazing Chinese food you made me feel like the dragon warrior (aka Po from Kung Fu Panda)! read more

It was Mother's Day yesterday so my husband made a reservation for 6. We have gone here before but thought we would t get anything available so was pleasantly surprised they had some openings. Our waitress, Teagan (sorry about spelling) was sooo amazingly sweet. She had so much energy and was so upbeat. We ordered our food and got some spring rolls for appetizers. My husband and mom are vegetarians so lots of veggie options. My husband got mat pi tofu and mom got Szechuan eggplant. My dad got their cheesecake and shared with all of us. My daughters got chicken pad thai and vegetables and brown sauce. I got broccoli and chestnuts with chicken. I was going to get the option for shrimp but it would be in the white sauce and I preferred the brown rice. Wish they had an option for shrimp and use the brown rice. Anyways all in all the food was amazing but my daughter said pad thai was just ok. I would definetely come here again. Teagan was awesome and kept he king on us. I am pretty picky when it comes to food but I would definetely Come here again. Also brought food home since the servings were alot. Wish I got more rice though. read more

Panda House - The decor and half of the place. - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

After a late game We wanted something nice and hot, this restaurant was beyond our expectation. Very beautiful decorations, the hot and sour soup was slightly different from usual: it has no soy sauce, But We all liked the taste. Definitely will order again. The green beans we're so tasteful, mild spicy actually not spicy at all, My son, who doesn't eat hot food, ate quite a bit. The shrimps we're crispy and fresh. The other dishes were great too. Also the prices were decent, for all these less than $70 before tip! Will visit again when in town. read more

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Never again. We used to eat at Panda House (3/4 yrs) and don't remember being disappointed. But $40 for Orange Chicken (where's the chicken?, it was 85% breading) and Kung Pao chicken with fried rice (only rice with soy sauce, no vegetables, no egg) and Crab Rangoon (decent but could have used more crab). This was a take out order, we were very hungry so ate it instead of returning. read more

Panda House - Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

I absolutely LOVED this restaurant!!! The food was AMAZING (I got the pepper steak). Our server "Kaylabelle" could not of been more welcoming and inviting, she was so sweet and amazing and really made the whole experience amazing. I will be dining here again and hope to get Kaylabelle as my server again. read more

This place is so pretty!!! I love the owner she's so sweet and they have great food and great for people with a gluten allergy 10/10

I've been eating at this restaurant for years. The food and service are always exceptional. The food is based on old recipes that they have been serving up for many years. I highly recommend the spring rolls with the house made sauce and the General Tso's chicken. Both of these items are some of the best I have ever eaten. The service here is always fast and friendly. This is one of those restaurants that if you've been here a couple times, they remember what you ordered in the past and they go above and beyond to provide great service. read more

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Since I broke my leg last Thanksgiving I haven't seen my special Yelp friends! It was a great adventure! Panda House fixed an area where were able to Sit together and have a great time catching up with each other! The food was delicious as usual and I tried something different! read more

Panda House - Enjoying friends and take home boxes! - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

Tried to order a carry out. Was about to order 3 entrees, with egg rolls. Asked if in one entree they could substitute green peppers and replace with water chestnuts instead. I was told by Rachel the Mgr that they do not do substitutions. I could however omit the green peppers and pay an extract $4 for a few water chestnuts. I was like hmmm. You're willing to give up a roughy $75 order to nickel and dime me for $4?? NO THANKS PANDA!! Called Human J and it was Not a problem. read more

I think Panda House is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Columbus. They are always so friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh and delicious I would highly recommend Panda House!!! read more

NOTE: Review is for take out only and not a dine-in experience. A quick six mile hike at Highbanks Metro Park had left me hungry and this place had been recommended by a fellow Yelper. I gave them a call and found they were still operating take out. I ordered Pad Thai (a go-to) and requested Thai hot/ extra spicy. I killed a bit of time and then made my way over. I'm a frequent customer in this particular shopping plaza, but had never been to Panda House. It was great to see they were taking social distancing seriously and had a table set up at the interior door, barring anyone from entering the actual restaurant space, including the usual hostess stand. A young lady advised me my food was still being worked on and took my payment while I waited. Upon getting my meal home I realized how robust the portion sizes are. This restaurant may be slightly higher priced than others in the area but they did not skimp on the food. The Thai noodles were cooked well and the soup and rolls had a great amount of flavor. My only disappointment with this meal, and it seems to be one that occurs often, is that even when you ask for Thai hot, many give you a dish that is medium to medium-hot. I understand that places attempt to cater to the masses, but I know my limits and I know how much heat I love, and this place was sorely lacking. I do look forward to going back and enjoying a dine-in meal as what I could see of the restaurant looked elegant and had a great ambiance. Next time, just give me some heat; I promise I can handle it. read more

Panda House is consistently excellent with a huge menu and something for everyone. It's pretty great in person, with color changing lights and good service. However, we usually just do takeout since it's so close for us. Standouts here are the spicy chicken noodles (think cold sesame noodles only served hot with chicken added) and the Empress chicken (awesome battered fried chicken breast with a killer sweet red dipping sauce and a few veggies). The basics are also excellent - like chicken and broccoli (the gluten free version also rocks) and pork potstickers. Everyone needs a great Chinese restaurant in their life! I'm so glad ours is Panda House. read more

The place looks fantastic. Clean, genre decorated, looks fantastic. The server was the very best. Clean, articulate, VERY mannerly. Not to overbearing, but right there right away for whatever you desired. The food was phenomenal! My wife wanted more time to match her dietary restrictions against their menu-the cook came out to go over it with her. I'll say it's twice the cost of the normal Chinese carryout we usually buy, and normally super pricey food will cost them a star from me-not this time. The food was so good, they can charge whatever they want, and we will still go back. All four of us loved every ounce of every plate. Keep up the good work. We will be back. Thank you for doing it perfect. Sucks to be your competition-you set the bar SUPER high! read more

Absolutely love panda, it's hands-down the best Chinese food I've ever had in Columbus. My family's been coming here for over 20 years and it never disappoints. Some of my favorite items include the chicken spring rolls, fried rice, noodles with sesame paste, sizzling rice soup and the orange chicken. The owners cater to customers Preferences, and utilize only fresh ingredients. The takeout is always great but the dine in is really where it's at. read more

Vary calm environment, and nice employees. I got the Shrimp tempura roll with avocado and cream cheese topped with eel sauce. Employee was super nice when I didn't know what to decide on. Great food and was super filling, I highly recommend coming here for great service and even better food. read more

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Usually I have a great experience here but was left hungry after my order this evening. My sushi was terrible. It tasted the way a dirty river smells. And I love seafood.... The home style tofu was awful. The tofu was like slimy squishy pieces of jello. I've never had such a bad tofu dish. Wow. read more

Panda House - Home style tofu - Chinese Near Me - Lewis Center, Ohio

Today's visit to Panda House was an unexpected surprise! My sister and nephew had been my chauffeur to my doctor today! I asked if they were hungry and wanted to get something to eat. As we were driving down Polaris Blvd. I suggested Panda House! They were very excited about this choice because they had never been there before! I said that they would be happy with their choice! The restaurant was not real busy at 3:00 in the afternoon but had quite a few customers.. Our wait staff were very helpful and friendly especially when Ben and Ruthie said that they had not been there before! The staff was very helpful and answered questions that they asked! They ordered food from the menu, things that I had never eaten before. I had my Wor Sui Gai (probably misspelled!). Everything was wonderful and hot! Ruthie and Ben's food was a little on the spicy side and very delicious I asked! Unfortunately I can't do spicy foods anymore! My food was really good also! We were able to enjoy the food and visit together. We aren't ably to get together like this very often! I enjoyed the food and conversation with my family! We've been able to do a few YELP meet ups and I have always enjoyed them. They are so very special group of friends! read more

First of all, I have to give major thanks for having a gluten free menu. That is HUGE. I have celiac disease and Chinese food is probably what I miss the most. With that being said, I want to give a suggestion. I noticed that your gluten free meals have an extremely thin, watery consistency sauce. Obviously flour cannot be used to thicken up the sauces and gravies, but I wondered if you were aware of using cornstarch (which is 100% gluten free!) It would make such a big difference to these dishes for us gluten free folks. It will thicken up the sauces so nicely and make these meals even more delicious and "normal" tasting. :) read more

This place is fantastic! Very clean as well! We ordered the spring roll, edamame, Buddhist delight, crab Rangoon and General Tso. Everything was amazing...food was hot and seasoned just perfect. Prices are perfect. Such a large selection on their menu. We will definitely return! This place is a home run!!!! read more

The owners of Panda House in Lewis Center are the nicest people !! Always happily greet patrons, remember your favorites, and make you feel welcome !! The food is always tasty. Very calm atmosphere too ! Try it ... yoI'll like it read more

I have been a customer for maybe 20 years. what I look for in Chinese cuisine is: 1) the taste, 2) the variety on the menu, 3) the consistent flavor of specific menu items that I love, 4) the friendliness of the staff and owners, 5) the cleanliness of the restaurant, and 6) the reasonable price. And House checks all items on my list! I recommend it! read more

I ordered pad thai takeout. They asked spicy level 1-10, and I ordered an 8 thinking it would be pretty spicy. It was not spicy at all and the meal tasted very strongly of fish sauce, which over powered the entire dish. I tried adding some lime juice and crushed red peppers, but the fish taste was too strong to stomach, so it went in the trash. read more

This is a bold but true statement: Panda House is my favorite restaurant in Columbus. Located in an unassuming strip mall on Polaris, we stumbled in years ago not sure what to expect. The service is consistently flawless and unbelievably fast. We've sampled the menu and all items have been universally delicious. My dish of choice is empress chicken, while my husband loves the pad Thai and hot and spicy soup. Prices are more than fair, especially when you factor in the huge portions - any of the entrees could easily last two meals. My husband and I live in fear that Panda House will someday close because the dining room is never busy (though takeout seems to be a popular choice). Do us a solid and check them out! read more