Wifey and I came out to one of our favorite spot! Alejandra made our experience exceptional from start to finish. She was incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming throughout our meal. We ordered the Panda Beef and the Chow Fun, and both dishes were delicious. Alejandra also recommended trying their new cucumber drinks, and we're so glad we took her suggestion they were absolutely amazing and the perfect complement to our meal. Her knowledge of the menu, thoughtful recommendations, and outstanding attention to detail truly elevated our dining experience. She consistently checked on us, made sure everything was perfect, and provided some of the best service we've ever received. If you have the opportunity to be served by Alejandra, don't hesitate. She goes above and beyond to make every guest feel valued. Thanks again! Ale and panda! read more

Panda Inn is a restaurant I consider like my secret hiding place where the food, service, and ambiance is always so comforting. I have been dining here for over 25 years now and the service has always been excellent. Today's service provided by Marcel was excellent. He never let my ice tea drink go empty. I had the minced chicken wraps, hot and sour soup, and eggplant and tofu entree. I hope to be back again soon! read more

Dined here for the first time. Marcel was our server and was extremely attentive and nice. Gave us his recommendations and they were all tasty. We enjoyed the chicken lettuce wraps and chocolate dipped fortune cookie. Would absolutely come back and highly recommend asking for Marcel! read more

Great food and great service!! Marcel was awesome and so attentive! Definitely recommend this place! The drinks Marcel recommended were great. Good times! read more

An absolute masterclass in modern Chinese culinary art." The moment you step through the doors, the nice aroma of Chinese food overwhelms you. Sophisticated ambience catches your eyes and sets the stage for an extraordinary dining experience. Endless dishes of varieties of dishes to pick from a carefully assortment of favorable mouth-watering dishes. Mongolian beef cooked to perfection was a revelation, perfectly balancing traditional, deep rooted flavors that people feel like it's home cooked food. Each plate was presented with the precision of a painting. Paired with their impeccable, intuitive service and a stellar wine list, Panda Inn effortlessly redefines luxury dining. And a very special thank you to Lexi who kept the food coming to our table? And endlessly filling our sodas. I've been coming here so many times i'm surprised I haven't done a review on this place. Yes, everyone is friendly here fromthe hostess to our great waitress Lexi, and they really go out of their way to help people. read more

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Good Food, their orange chicken was so good!! Steamed rice, great too! We also had vegetable chow mein and it was good!! Their fortune cookies are prepared daily and one end is dipped in white chocolate.. wow, really good! I ordered, for the experience of it, a pot of oolong tea, delicious! I spoke to Lei, the general manager and he was such a nice guy. That said, the entire service, which was served by three different people, were all very nice and accommodating and also very attentive throughout our meal. Give them a rry, you'll love the place! read more

We ordered the walnut shrimp, tofu and eggplant, and panda beef. The walnut shrimp and tofu and eggplant dishes were both good and flavorful, but the panda beef was a bit hard and tough. Compared to panda express, I didn't feel like there was a huge difference in food quality or ambiance, so I would probably just go to panda express next time since it's cheaper. The restaurant seemed a bit understaffed, but the waiters were all very nice! read more

Panda Inn - panda beef - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

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Panda Inn is a nice restaurant on the inside and they give you great service here. I told my server it was my first time here and he gave me the run down of the menu and gave me great recommendations. I tried the panda beef because he said it was good. You have to order some noodles and the panda beef I did think they were both very good. If you are a fan of panda express then you will definitely like this restaurant you can taste that the quality of the food here is a step above the fast food version. Pros -Good service -Nice on the inside -Lots of parking -They have lunch deals Cons -I wish they gave you more fortune cookies their so good read more

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My family and I had the most awesome dining experience at Panda Inn in Ontario. First we had reservations for 7 which turned out to be 8 and they still made the best accommodations. The appetizers, drinks, and family size orders we had were all tasty and satisfying. Service was top notch. Our server, Randi was the best. She was very cheerful and made us feel so welcomed. She even made excellent suggestions on appetizers. We actually felt so at home and never even felt rushed. The place is clean and just classy! Randi and the rest of the staff served our table so well. We definitely felt special. read more

Delicious dinner! We had dinner here with family last night and we had a very pleasant meal. Service was efficient, food was freshly prepared and yummy, and the restaurant has a very nice ambiance inside. We had the calamari, crispy rice soup, panda beef, combo fried rice, and string beans. The portions were plentiful and I enjoyed everything I tasted! read more

Was staying near Panda Inn and wanted to check it out before I left the area. On my last day after checking out from my hotel across the street (check out my review for Springhill Suites Ontario) - I opted to stop by and get the Lunch Special here. Panda Inn - as you may or may not know - is the predecessor to the wildly popular Panda Express chain. The place was already bustling at 11am on a Monday morning - but I was seated promptly. My server was William - who was friendly, professional and attentive throughout my visit. There IS a difference between attentive service and intrusive service - luckily it was attentive here. Upon confirming that I was dining solo, he cleared the other place setting. After browsing through their Lunch Specials menu - prices ranging from $16 to $18 and includes rice, entree, egg roll and soup - after asking William for his thoughts between the Orange Chicken, Beef Broccoli or Gingered Fish, I opted for the Orange Chicken. The wait was minimal as I browsed the rest of their delicious "regular service" menu. If I had a bigger group with me, I would've gone for family-style dining (multiple entrees, shared). Tons of familiar entrees that are found in traditional sit-down style Chinese restaurants. Hot and sour soup was great - each spoonful was full of flavor - had a good amount of bamboo shoots, mushrooms, pork and tofu. The rich broth was mildly spicy - tolerable for those of you who aren't a fan of spicy. The Orange Chicken followed - and it was amazing! If you love Panda Express's Orange Chicken - the OC at Panda Inn takes it to the next level. Not only is it made-to-order - so your serving is fresh - but you can taste the quality in the sauce, bread coating, and the chicken. You also get a generous portion size - almost 1.5 scoops compared to 1 scoop serving equivalent at PE. Only downsides is the egg roll (which despite picking the pork one - tasted more like a veggie roll - minimal protein and tastes almost like the one you get at Panda Express), and the rice was dry and forgettable. When you get your bill - you also get white chocolate dipped fortune cookies - which taste amazing - but definitely more of a guilty pleasure than something you'd want to snack on as frequently as their regular fortune cookies. Overall, a great first-time visit to Panda Inn. I'd definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

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The three of us visited Panda Inn on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated pretty quickly. Service was great from the start. One of us has a gluten sensitivity, so the manager personally helped with the order and explained that none of the dishes are technically gluten free, but that we should be okay if soy sauce and cooking wine are tolerated. We ordered the Kung Pao Chicken, Cashew Chicken, and Gingered Fish with Scallions. Everything was balanced and flavorful, but the fish was the standout for me. The ambiance and service were both great too, so overall it was a really nice dinner. read more

Panda Inn - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

It was time for a different kind of cuisine, so Diane and I ventured here again for dinner, beginning with nicely bronzed Pork Potstickers and fine, light, and crispy Vegetable Egg Rolls enhanced by Sweet & Sour Sauce. We received elegant serving of our two ordered appetizers, with ceramic cups for Potstickers Sauce and requested Hoisin Sauce, Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Chinese Chili Oil. The Potstickers were very good, but there were only four of them. Next time I will probably upgrade to two orders. The broth in Three Flavors Sizzling Rice Soup was especially tasty. But the soup arrived at our table with no sizzle, and the rice bobbing on top in clumps. The walnuts in Diane's Honey Walnut Shrimp were quite sweet, and the shrimps in both this dish and Assorted Fried Rice were big. The Fried Rice contained chicken, pork, shrimp, peas, scallions, and Scrambled Eggs. Panda Rice is no longer on the menu or served. One piece of pork contained too much fat. For my main my request to substitute Beef with Snow Peas & Mushrooms for Beef & Broccoli was graciously accommodated by the chef, and I was not even charged extra for mushrooms, for which I expected to pay an added fee. The dish was quite tasty, with lean cuts of beef, and the Snow Peas tasted good except for not being trimmed around the edges. Portions were huge. At lunch the next day I probably ate more than I did at dinner, and still had enough food left over for a large second lunch two days after dining at the restaurant. So, prices here are quite reasonable for what a diner receives. Alas, my sugar-coated Fortune Cookie contained no fortune, which I believe is universally considered to be bad luck. So far, so good though! Service by Ricardo was excellent and responsive to all of our many requests (i.e., for sweetener, for knives and spoons, for extra napkins, for extra Honey Sauce, for Hoisin Sauce, for Chinese Chili Oil, and for more Sweet & Sour Sauce). Unfortunately, paper towels were piled up and on the floor in the men's restroom. So, with everything considered, XXXX-1/2 stars overall for this visit! read more

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I usually go to the La Palma Panda Inn but was in Ontario so decided to visit panda inn to have an early dinner. I must say the restaurant was very nice. Jack was our server and he was amazing!! I truly appreciate his exceptional service! read more

Panda Inn - The Mapo tofu was so good! - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

We had Marcel once again as our server and he made sure to be our drinks were always full, always asked to see if we needed anything, and was always helpful. This time we had Beef & Broccoli, Lo-Mein, Phoenix Chicken, Panda Beef, Pork fried rice and for appetizers pork potstickers, vegetables egg rolls, and chicken lettuce wraps! read more

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Don't confuse Panda Inn with Panda Express--this place is on a whole different level! The food is always amazing, and everything we've tried has been delicious. The dishes are served family-style, which makes it perfect for sharing with everyone at the table. The service is consistently great, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. On our visit, we ordered the Orange Chicken, Phoenix Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp , Green Beans, and Fried Rice. Every dish was flavorful and cooked perfectly. There wasn't a single item we didn't enjoy. If you're looking for delicious Chinese food and a great dining experience, I highly recommend Panda Inn. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Ok, so the food is still fairly delicious, but I'm sad to say you'll need to expect LOWER QUALITY during BUSY periods like the dinner rush. I mean that in a customer service sense and when it comes to the food. Our table arrived for dinner around 6:45 or 7pm. We were sat quickly as we had a reservation, however we quickly were forgot about. Only one gentleman was consistently refilling our drinks. Additionally, some friends of mine had to wait an extra thirty minutes for their meal while the rest of us got our plates. As for food, the Honey Walnut Shrimp was too chewy, the flavors were weaker than usual. Thankfully, the stir fry I bought was good, however the kitchen added way too much cabbage to it. I still enjoyed the Chinese ambiance, the restaurant is moderately loud but it's still calm enough for light conversations. Our table was circular and great for a party of six. The Panda Inn had neatly arranged silverware and plates, it's a major step up on the etiquette ladder compared to Panda Express. I enjoyed the frosted fortune cookies at check-out, it's a nice touch. You'll find Panda Inn right off the 10 freeway. It's a bit hidden and near a hotel, use Google Maps to locate it! read more

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Food is good Restaurant is loud and crowded Server was MIA almost the entire time. Not happy with the customer service provided. read more

Always ask for Marcel!! The service is always on point and of course the food is amazing!

Panda Inn in Ontario California is a five star establishment. This is the building or place that looks so plain from the outside and then BAM - you walk in and have this mesmerizing hour of Wows and OMG!! Met a pal for dinner on Tuesday April 7th. The first thing that struck me was the absolutely lovely inside. Warm and friendly greeter/hostess who walked me to the bar as I was 10 minutes early. Amazing bartender( I am so sorry I forgot her name)- spunky, so energetic and contagious. This is a huge restaurant with dining rooms for miles( seemed like it). We had a very sharp and fun waiter Eric who took great care of us. We ordered the steamed veggie dumplings - tasty and fresh; Kon Pao Shrimp ( regular portion $25 which was enough vs the Family size $43) - best dish of the evening plus the bok choi mushrooms which was ok. Our diet sodas were refilled constantly and we sat in a back dining area that was pretty busy with bigger parties ( next to us were families of 6 and 10 celebrating birthdays). The food overall was awesome. The service was spot on. The interior and the vibe were warm and inviting. Loved that the bar area had ample seating and loads of TV's with lots of hockey and baseball on. Panda Inn does catering and is open daily from 11 to 9:30. Loved that they had regulars and fans coming in at 7:15 pm on a Tuesday. There is a private parking lot plus free street parking in front of the restaurant. This was a fun evening. I will be back in June. read more

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We celebrated my sister's birthday at Panda Inn and had such a great experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was perfect for our family celebration, and the service was amazing from start to finish. A special thank you to Jack, our server, for being so attentive, friendly, and making sure everything went smoothly. He really helped make my sister's birthday feel extra special. We'll definitely be back! read more

Panda Inn - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

This was my first time at this Panda Inn location, but I've been to other Panda Inn locations before. Panda Inn never disappoints and is definitely a step above Panda Express. The menu is huge, which is great, but it also makes it hard to decide because there are so many dishes I want to try. We ordered the Phoenix chicken, assorted meat lo mein, and Mongolian beef. The lo mein and Mongolian beef came out first, but the Phoenix chicken didn't arrive until about 10 minutes later, so we weren't able to enjoy everything together. The Phoenix chicken was my favorite. The lo mein tasted good, but about half the bowl was filled with sauce, which isn't how I've had it at other Panda Inn locations. I didn't want to complain because the service already seemed overwhelmed. The Mongolian beef wasn't for me, I've had better at other Chinese restaurants. The server was friendly and apologized several times, but it seemed overwhelmed since it was a busy night. We had to flag him down a few times, our water wasn't refilled, one of the plates was dirty, and it took a while to get the check. We also asked for chili sauce but never got it. The only thing that really bothered me was seeing the host shake a tablecloth inside the dining room, sending lint and food particles into the air. Everyone around us looked surprised. Overall, the food was still good, but the service and cleanliness need improvement. I'll continue visiting Panda Inn, but I'm not sure if I'll return to this location. read more

Panda Inn - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

Went here for my MIL's birthday. Party of 9. Made reservations for a Sunday. We were seated immediately - at least half of the party needs to be present. The food was amazing! So delish, quality food and great service! The k my think I wish they would have told us is that the family plate is double the price and it was too much for us to eat!!! I wish they would have recommended the dishes for us -- instead they let us order all family portions and it was way too much!!!!! I would have gave 4 stars if it wasn't for that. But I'd definitely be back! read more

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I am a huge Panda Inn fan and anytime there is a reason to celebrate, we always find our way back here. We got a reservation this last Saturday for 6:30 and were seated really quickly. The room we were sat in was sooo packed full and it was way louder than normal. I actually left the restaurant feeling slightly hoarse from having to talk so loudly to my friends (only a party of 3, so a very small table) We ordered drinks and ordered food really quickly after sitting down (we had already discussed the menu on the ride over lol), but this is where it went all kinds of wrong. Our server disappeared. No drinks refilled. No one asked if we wanted another cocktail. Our food didn't arrive for almost an hour after ordering. I understand stuff happens, but it took me asking if everything was okay for the server to acknowledge it had been that long. We only ordered 4 small plates and they arrived at different times, so we ended up eating our food one at a time. A simple "I'm so sorry" or "here are some wontons on the house" could have gone a long way here. For the price and the state of the economy, service really matters right now. Luckily for them, the food was still delicious, so of course we will be back. Unfortunately, this visit left a bit of a bad taste in our mouths (not literally!) and I hope they can take this as some constructive feedback. read more

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This place is a family + extended family favorite of ours. We always come here for birthdays, anniversaries, or even just a simple dinner. The ambiance is cool. Very updated. I was here a few days ago for my cousin's birthday dinner. There were a lot of us, so we reserved the back room. Although there were a lot of us, we still received exceptional service. The food is always good. One thing I wanna note is the flavor/ seasoning seems to be the same for most of their dishes. And very saucy too (which can make crunchy food get soggy easily IMO). Crab Wonton: My first time trying the crab wontons here and I was not impressed. Although very tasty and filling, the filling was all cream cheese. I did not get any taste of crab. Chow Fun: Very saucy. If you look at my picture, you can see all the sauce that drained to the bottom. Fish in Black Bean Sauce: This one didn't have enough sauce. See picture. The sauce was just distributed in the middle. Although very flavorful and the batter and fish is seasoned well, I just so happen to get the pieces of fish with no sauce. The fortune cookies are one thing I always look forward to at the end of my meal because it's different. It is dipped in white chocolate, which you don't see in other fortune cookies. read more

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It was our second time here and as always, the food was incredible. Favorite thing on the menu has got to be the honey walnut shrimp, and Wagyu beef. Service was fast. It looked like there's a lot of cars in the parking lot, but we were seated right away, and our food came quickly as well. I'm glad this is next to the Ontario airport because whenever we pick up this is where we're going to stop read more

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First time here. Walked in the building at it's amazing. Lots of seating. Private rooms. Service was absolutely excellent. Food was unbelievably good. Went there for lunch and the prices of the lunch menu was really reasonable for what you get. Choice of main meal comes with choice of rice, choice of soup and an egg roll. We will be returning. read more

I've had Damian as my server more than once, and this time I specifically requested him because of the outstanding service he provides. He is always attentive, friendly, and professional. What really stands out is that he remembered exactly what I like to order, which made the experience feel even more personal. Damian consistently goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Excellent customer service like his is hard to find these days, and it's one of the reasons I keep coming back. Thank you, Damian, for always providing such a great dining experience! read more

Panda Inn - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

Marcel is amazing super attentive and thoughtful. He made our dining experience amazing! Thank you Marcel!

Been here many times with the family and relatives. I thought I did a review of this restaurant before, guess I did not, so here we go. This is the same company as Panda Express, but way better with more selections, more upscale, and they have alcohol and wait staffs. This is a hidden gem. I believe they have only two locations, this one and the one in Pasadena. Been to both locations. Both locations are very nice, but this one in Ontario is better, I think. Plus, this is closer to me than the one in Pasadena. As I mentioned earlier, this restaurant is very nice. Very beautiful decors. Be warned, this place is popular and can be crowded especially during the holidays. Highly suggest you make a reservation if you come here with a large group. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. We ordered the followings: - Crab Wontons - Gingered Fish with Scallions - Honey Walnut Shrimp - Mapo Tofu - Kon Pao Chicken - Panda Rice - Matcha Ice Cream All our dishes were very good. We all had a great time here as always. Will definitely visit again in the future. read more

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Great food such an iconic landmark for panda. Very good Chinese American food and very nostalgic but expect much better quality food as this is what made Panda Express what they are today. read more

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Had a great experience at Panda Inn! The mapo tofu was really good and full of flavor, but what made the visit even better was the amazing service from Marcel. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire meal. Marcel was amazing and definitely made the experience stand out. Great food and even better service! read more

I've been here a few times, always a good experience. This is like that Chinese takeout but better. Got me some beef & broccoli, white rice, orange chicken, phoenix chicken, and some upside down crispy noodles. Let's start with the noodles, good flavor that pairs with the veggies, a nice addition to their orange chicken and sesame chicken, not too squishy, good flavors and spices. The white rice was cooked well, and the beef and broccoli they have is pretty typical, a little better than a takeout spot, not bad. Overall Panda Inn is a solid restaurant, can't say the same for restaurants in the area. Phoenix Chicken: 7.9 Orange Chicken: 7.9 Upside Down Noodles: 8.2 Beef & Broccoli: 7.6 White Rice: 8.0 read more

Panda Inn - Lunch Beef & Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

Used to come here as a kid and wanted to try it again while in town. Ordered online for Christmas Eve dinner and it was perfect! We ordered the following: -crab wontons -orange chicken -wonton soup -vegetable rolls -vegetable pot stickers -vegetable fried rice -vegetable lo mein I only ate the vegetarian dishes and they were all so good! Everything was flavorful but not overly salty! My family liked the meat dishes too! They checked all the items with us at pick up and give you delicious chocolate covered fortune cookies. Inside was clean and they had all the to-go orders well organized. read more

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First timers here! My family and I came in for dinner and had a great experience. The place is very pretty, clean, and very welcoming staff. We were served by Marcel, and his service was excellent. He made a couple of recommendations, which we decided to try, and everything was really good! The food was well prepared and the portions were generous. We really enjoyed our first visit and would definitely come back! read more

Last week I came to Panda Inn for lunch with my brother and some friends. There's plenty of parking in the front and the back. As soon as you walk in and make a right there's a long hallway that leads you to the tables. The restaurant is pretty much broken into different sections which I personally liked. My favorite food there so far is the spicy garlic edamame, beef lo mein, and the walnut shrimp. Our server was very nice and patient with us. At the end you get a fortune cookie. Can't wait to come back and try a few different dishes read more

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My husband and I had lunch here today, and as always, everything was perfect and delicious. It's such a pretty restaurant inside and the staff is wonderful-so nice and attentive. We shared the honey walnut shrimp, panda beef (crispy with orange flavor) and the chow fun noodles with pork. So great! I recommend making a reservation. Huge parking lot outside, so parking is never an issue. read more

Panda Inn - Honey walnut shrimp and chow fun noodles with pork and bok choy - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California

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Came in for an early dinner since I had to catch a plane. We made a reservation thank goodness because it was very busy but it did look like they were seating people fairly quickly. They have so many seating areas it really is a big place. They have big round tables with a big turntable for big groups since everything is served family style. They are very fast and efficient. We did get a few appetizers which were all delicious but one was late coming out but the manager did come out and comp us that one since it did come out late which was nice. We got the potstickers, the chicken lettuce wraps and the pork dumplings. For food we got the honey walnut shrimp, the chicken fried rice, the lemon chicken, and the sweet and sour chicken. Everything was very good and came out hot and big portions for everyone to have enough. We were also given white chocolate dipped fortune cookies. There was plenty and all had good flavor. Would definitely like to come back. read more

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A must try when in SoCal! Hadn't been here in years. Same place with updated paint. AMAZING food. Panda beef was crispy and flavorful. Honey walnut shrimp- shrimp had a very light breading- cooked to a perfect crunch on the outside- tender on the inside. Walnuts were candied with a perfect roasted crunch. Perfect taste. Very friendly and attentive service. Will go back every time I'm in the area. 5+ stars! read more

We had exceptional service here at Panda Inn thanks to our waiter, Marcel. He gave us great recommendations for the dishes here and was very personable while catering to us and our requests. We ordered the Chicken Lo Mein, Chicken Chow Fun, and Mongolian Beef with hot Jasmine tea to drink. The food was delightful and my favorite dish was the Chicken Chow Fun. The flavor is extraordinary and I highly recommend you try it for yourself! The ambiance is very inviting and the interior is gorgeous. It's perfect for bringing a family and caters to large groups nicely. I will say our waiter made this experience amazing with his uplifting attitude and kindness towards us. We will definitely return! read more

Panda Inn - mongolian beef, chicken chow fun, chicken lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Ontario, California