We went to buffet last weekend. The variety of food on buffet seems fantastically pleasant. They are always hot, flavorful, and getting replenished by their buffet attendant on time. The only thing I recommend may be they need to switch the dessert items time to time with different or unique one instead of two different icing with same kind of cake dough. read more

After about one year, my overall rating about this place still remains at a 2.75. What I like about this place is that you can order Dim Sum togo all day now. It is nice to not have to rush to make it there before 3PM like before. Their online website has a limited menu, but if you dine in there is a little more variety. YOu can always call their number to find out what they have. Lately my go to's are: Ratings are 1-5 Scale Baked BBQ Pork Bun 4/5 Baked Pineapple Bun 3.75/5 Shrimp Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle) 3.75/5 Turnip Cake 3.75/5 Lo Mai Gai 3/5 BBQ Duck 4.5/5 Pork and Shrimp Shumai 3.75/5 Chicken Feet 3.75/5 Probably would not order again: Har Gao 2.75/5 read more

Cannot speak for any other days but Saturday/Sunday Brunch dim sum... Literally it is the best dim sum deal you will find in New Orleans area. The trip to cross the bridge is absolutely worth every single drop of your gasoline. As a dumpling fanatic, this place pretty much is my dream come true. Bunch of people walking around pushing their carts with dumplings fully loaded... They walk around constantly and every hour or so, new stuff starts to show up... Come here with empty stomach! Do not eat anything after you wake up til you step in this place as they have so many goodies. My personal favs are steamed dumpling of all sorts (I do not discriminate), lotus leaves, pineapple egg bun, I heard they offer hot pot for dinners on a different day... I definitely need to come check that out. read more

Panda King - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

This review is strictly for dim sum, which happens from 10-3 on Saturdays and Sundays. The waiting area is tiny and it gets pretty packed on Sundays, so be prepared to wait outside. Panda King is one of two places that offer dim sum in the New Orleans/Metairie area. They push around the carts and it can be slow since they might run out of food by the time the cart gets to your table. Another thing about carts is that it isn't made fresh to order so who even knows how long they've been walking around the restaurant. The dim sum isn't that great, but it's all we have and the price is worth it. Chicken feet - it always comes out hot. I guess so it doesn't congeal before it gets to you. It's red, but not spicy. It usually comes with 3-4 pieces. Spare ribs - good. Bot chien - it's just fried something with egg. Lol. Idk the exact translation. I only like it if it's crunchy and it's never crunchy here. So... Har gow - this is the same everywhere. Xiu mai - same as above. It doesn't taste frozen so that's a plus. Cai lan aka Chinese broccoli - I made a rookie mistake and called it bok choy. Lol! My server was like what??? It's steamed and served with like a oyster/hoisin sauce. Potstickers - comes with two huge pieces. But every time I've gotten it, it's been cold. So that's a no from me. Fried crab balls - really crunchy. It's just a crab claw that's covered in shrimp and fried. Calamari - this was so crunchy! I really liked the batter. But the calamari really shrunk in the fryer I guess so you couldn't really taste it. Coconut snails - this is a hit or miss here for me. Sometimes it's really gritty so it tastes gross. But other days, it's perfect and delicious. Soft tofu with ginger sauce - this is a dessert and it's my fav! So delicious and kinda sweet. But since it's tofu, I don't feel guilty eating it. Lol. read more

The environment and space of this place is very relaxing with the scenery of a date night. Definitely love how quick and friendly the service was. Not only that, for the all you can eat you are open to the hotpot and the buffet which i kind of like a lot. The broth is similar to a Pho broth but that's my favorite kind so I definitely enjoy this place, will most likely come back. read more

The honey walnut shrimp is delicious. The texture of the extra large shrimp is slightly crispy yet buttery and milky with a hint of coconut milk. The walnuts are crunchy and firm which tastes good with the broccoli that marinated in the sauce. It's served with a sticky rice which you can sop up in the sauce as well. You'll love this perfection and it will be the BEST you've ever tasted! read more

Panda King - Honey walnut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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I went to the wedding reception at Panda King many times. I am strongly believed the couple paid high prices for delicious hot food but when they served it at the reception are all cold food. For example: We had fried fish for reception. This one was fried the night before, by the time serve at the reception the chef just put a little bit source on top of the fish and served it. The fish was completely cold...the fried rice also (what do you think??) Panda King just want money but did not do the good job at all. I AM SO SORRY FOR THE NEWLY WED; PAY TOO MUCH MONEY AT PANDA KING FOR THE RECEPTION BUT DID NOT GET THE GOOD QUALITY FOR IT AT ALL. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR RECEPTION AT PANDA KING FOR THE FOR THE RECEPTION. read more

I ordered my lunch to go from Panda King and went to start eating it and found bugs in my food. Will never eat here again or recommend this place. No wonder nobody was here for lunch when I picked up my food. Over priced food with bugs, sending these photos to the health department. read more

Panda King - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

A buffet, dim sum, and a hot pot all in one place. Not too many hot pots near by so I traveled to New Orleans to try this place out. They bring all ingredients in a cart to you and you just pick which plates you would like. Each person gets their own hot pot! Which makes this the ultimate experience. read more

Panda King - Hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Went here for the lunch buffet for the first time with my family on a Sunday and it was not very good quality. Everything we tried to eat tasted bland and not cooked well. The tempura seafood had no flavor, the chocolate pudding tasted like it was contaminated with some citrus fruit, the oranges were still green and super sour, even the soft serve ice cream tasted both watered down and pumped full of sugar. I honestly couldn't taste the chocolate or vanilla flavoring it was supposed to have. The only saving grace in my opinion is the dim sum (which I haven't had in years, so I'm not sure if it's still good or not), but I wouldn't waste my time with the buffet again. They must put all their quality and effort into the dim sum because no one at my table could find a redeeming item in the buffet. Won't be eating on that side again. read more

Food was good and a large but small variety. By that I mean a lot of different things but not a large selection. Lunch doesn't have the Mongolian grill. Good was hot or cold as it should be and tasted great. read more

Buffet is back now you can have hot pot and buffet for 29.99$ , what a steal, lot of seafoods and meats . Great service.

Large portions for reasonable price and everything is super delicious! Was not a fan of the buffet.

I really dislike giving bad reviews. I rarely do but the food here was shockingly just that bad. All I have heard about was how good the dim sum is for weekend breakfast and it just wasn't. I thought the service was great and I loved the authentic carts being rolled around but everything we ate was bland and no flavor. The shrimp balls, the shrimp wonton, the dessert, the short ribs, even the tea was terrible. I sadly wont be back. read more

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The carts just pass us a lot and also if I had to go again I would never the have good food that's it no good service they always just forget about things and also they kept hogging the other side which we never got our food read more

Great spot for dim sum! Very affordable and tasty! The push carts are pretty awesome! You can take whatever you want and it is charged accordingly. Also can ask the waiter to get you something if you have not seen it being pushed around! Staff is extremely nice and helpful! read more

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My review is for the venue and catering service here which I attended for a wedding. -The venue cleans up nicely with the decor my friend selected with drapey fabrics and lights to create a soft glow in the large room. - seats 500+ - table service, and attentive at that! - food (6 courses) came out at a good pace, and the food was still warm despite 500 guests and 50 tables Overall, a good place to host a large Asian (viet/chinese) wedding. read more

Panda King - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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This hidden gem is our go to favorite for brunch these days. They do the dim sum with the push carts and the food is amazing. The steam dumplings and steamed buns are my favorite but the egg custard and pineapple desert is certainly a must. If you have not tried this place yet you don't know what you are missing! read more

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Dim sum, dim sum, where is above average dim sum? I hate that the answer closet to me in Baton Rouge is westbank New Orleans. Dim Sum restaurant in Baton Rouge was best in Louisiana but pandemic ended that little secret. Baton Rouge currently has 1 place which I know had dim sum but at best it is average and average dim sum is something I do not want--I will go without; rumor has it that a Baton Rouge Thai location has a dim sum menu of 4-5 only offerings --hence beyond limited--which is on my radar. That said, Panda King not only had dim sum but dim sum is served from the rolling carts which only adds to the mystique and the positivity of this fantastic dining experience---that is, if they have carts then that means they are busy enough to justify carts and that means they have 20-25 different type of dim sum food offerings----woo hoo! I guarantee you I have not tried all dim sum offerings---simply not interested but I like to look at what they have to offer and will sometimes try something new. But I always like the staples and Panda King has them---my visit there we did not have to wait--it was almost at capacity but no wait--the carts were coming quickly and frequently and only 1 item was not to my liking----for this 1 trip not having had above average dim sum since before the pandemic, this was paradise! So great, so awesome, so worth it! I do hope my return visit will meet or exceed the lofty expectations! read more

I love their dim sum. Sometimes they're so busy that you're waiting a while till you can get the popular dishes. Everyone is very friends. read more

Panda King - Variety of foods - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

I'm definitely not the most knowledgeable when it comes to Chinese food or dim sum, but this was everything I could've asked for! Right when you sit down, service is super fast with the waiters offering drinks and refilling your tea pot, and the other waiters constantly pushing different carts past your table and offering their selection. There are sooo many choices! I was limited to seafood, and even with that limitation there were so many options that I still didn't even get to try because I was already so full!! It's hard to tell you what I got because there are Chinese names for everything, but the shrimp dumplings and fried tofu were my favorite! I also loved the sweet sesame rice balls filled with either red bean or coconut. The only suggestion I would have is that they could've had labels and descriptions on their carts because I would always have to ask what everything was. Otherwise, it was such an authentic experience with absolutely delicious food!! read more

I have been here twice both times we just did the buffet. The food was decent something's were really good (love their eggplant) and some things were not very good. Lots of variety though. Nice place for families. Not crowded both times we went. They're open Christmas Eve. Staff is friendly. read more

This place feels like a palace! The food and service is really good here. And the food is the least expensive I've seen in this area for this cuisine. read more

I am so sorry that new people have taken over. There are signs that say they will charge you extra money if you waste food. They will weigh the food you leave on your plate and add $7.00 dollars to your bill if food is left on it. I spent $50.00 and asked for a to go cup and I was told no that I had to drink it there. I will.not go back there at all. read more

Dim Sum for Sunday lunch, about 10min wait but worthwhile as the items had many varieties and also can order your favorite items not in the cart. Most items had good flavor and were somewhat warmed. Many people were in line but was seated and the carts came quickly. Fresh and clean condiments is a plus. Next to Hong Kong market makes it convenient too. Overall pretty good dining. read more

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I like the variety of food that they serve for their Dimsum on the weekends. They have the normal crowd pleasers like hargao and siewmai but I was surprised to see food like clams and sugar cane shrimp and coconut pandan sesame balls. The push carts are very cute and rarely does one see in other Dimsum places nowadays. Hung P. was our server and he was very attentive and anticipated our needs. He also took the initiative to go to the kitchen when we had questions about our dish that was served. He made our experience very enjoyable! The push cart staff were also very friendly and described the dishes to us. We will definitely come back regularly for our Dimsum fix. read more

This used to be my go to for dim sum. Excellent for the push cart food experience. Many many selections. Always busy and packed. Go on sunday for the best freshest food. Push cart service only avaliable on the weekends. read more

The waitress and ladies pushing the carts don't speak Chinese. I tried to order the standard Bo Lei tea and they only knew "black" vs "with flowers." The beef chow fun didn't have a single slice of beef. It barely had the bean sprouts too or anything other than the flat rice noodle. The leek and green fried dumplings were cold inside initially, so the waitress took it back in and gave me a hot dish pretty quickly! I asked for the fried "tofu" and I even said tofu, but it's like a fish ball meat instead. I wish the girl said something when I said the "tofu." With a shrimp allergy, I have to be careful what I eat. It's better than having no dim sum here, but it's mediocre in comparison to places in NYC or in San Francisco. I think San Diego does better too. read more

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Panda King has about four parts in one. The buffet has a nice selection of food. They have a dessert bar, salad bar, sushi section, standard Chinese cuisine, and some American food. They even have a ice cream machine. It's great for dine in and take out. Starting in the afternoon, the back part of the restaurant has a new hot pot addition. My favorite is the tom yum soup. It's packed with flavor and has a touch of spice. There is a sauce bar located on the side with everything you could want in your hot pot from garlic to chili oil to even peanut butter to make it creamy. The tables are equipped with built in mini stoves so everyone can have their own little pot to eat from. They have a good selection of meats and seafood to cook. My favorite thing to get is the fatty beef. There are carts that come around that have different vegetables, mushrooms, noodles, and different types of seafood on ice. Love to come here for dinner when I'm craving hot pot. Panda King also has a reception area of the restaurant. They are well known for accommodating special occasions such as weddings and corporate events. The food at the weddings are soo good. Some of my favorite wedding dishes are their súp măng cua (crabmeat asparagus soup), stir fry lobster, and pineapple fried rice. Now to my favorite part of the restaurant: dim sum. On Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-3:00pm, Panda King offers authentic dim sum cuisine. They have push cart service, meaning people come by with hot carts and you can choose what you want from the selection they have in that cart. I do like this method because you can try something and if you like it then you can order it again when they come by a second time. Also, the carts keep the food very hot. There are different carts with food ranging from noodles, escargot, dumplings, soup, and specials like calamari and roasted duck. My favorite cart is of course the steamed dumpling cart. There are so many different dishes but if i had to choose, some of my favorite things are the steamed spare ribs, quail egg shumai, pan fried chive dumpling, steamed shrimp rolled noodle, and coconut snails. The dessert cart is one of my favorites also. The pineapple bun is to die for!! And the pandan coconut sesame balls are good as well. If you haven't tried out their dim sum or hot pot you're missing out read more

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Pulling up, there is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. It is at the end of a strip mall, but don't let that deter you from trying it! All four stars truly go to dim sum on the weekends. Not that the buffet is all that bad, but it's the American version of Chinese food. The dim sum is the cart service. This is the only cart service dim sum in the greater New Orleans metro area. I love dim sum. Seriously. And it is depressing that this is the only choice, but it is a very good choice. On my most recent trek to the west side, I was so craving dim sum, and forgot that it was the Chinese New Year. The place was packed, but I only had about a 20 minute wait about noon. That is awesome! The dim sum is fresh, and is the standard fare. The service is quick, and the servers and wait staff are friendly. The buffet side is well stocked, 6 tables, mostly hot tables, a cold table of fruits and desserts. There is also a hibachi grill and a sushi section. That is a nice touch. This also holds the standard fare. The restaurant itself is neat and clean. The furniture on the buffet side could use a touch up as the chairs are a bit worn and broken in. But, service is quick as are the drink refills. I look forward to continuing my love affair with dim sum here. read more

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This was my wife's and I first time experience at this restaurant and our first dish of dim sum was cold and so was the duck . The waiter was hardly present to ask us if we need anything else. I waited 20 minutes just to get a straw for my drink . Lastly, we were charged a food cart fee twice which is a frivolous charge. Will never eat at this restaurant again read more

I like to come here for Timsum, shrimp dumplings are my favorite, stuff here working fast, many table but sometimes can be long wait. Recommend to get here before noon if you don't want long waiting. read more

Panda King - Shrimp sumai - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

This is a solid place to get Dim Sum in the city. It has all the favorites with people coming up to you with endless choices. A lot of Asian people I know go here which is always a good sign. Important to know that Sunday mornings it is very very crowded so get there early! This time around, I happened to go on a Saturday after lunch time and it wasn't crowded at all. I would recommend this place! read more

This place used to be great. Now it got way overpriced with smaller portions. Many of the dishes are not as tasty as they used to be. Service has also degraded big time. I guess between Covid and the recession, they have had a hard time maintaining quality. Kind of sad..... read more

Glad to find this place for authentic dim sum. Good taste, good value. Definitely going to visit again. read more

Panda King - Dim sum - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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This place is known for dim sum served on carts on the weekend. It is actually only the dim sum restaurant in the NOLA area that serves dim sum on carts. I've been here a couple times where it was decent, but when I went today, it was just really bad. It seems like this place has fallen down the drain. Everything that we got was cold. Weird right? Considering how the carts have warmers on them.. Even the hot tea was cold. Everything we ordered was bland. The experience I had here today was just really bad. The only thing that I thought was great was the service. I can't say I will ever be back here. I would advise you to try dim sum somewhere else in NOLA. Very disappointed with Panda King. read more

Panda King - Cold dim sum.. very disappointing - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Food tasted great just needed a bit more. Was missing a lot of items on the menu when we went for dimsum. Waitstaff was really helpful and nice read more

Excellent dim sum restaurant. Reminds me of San Francisco or New York dim sum restaurants. Food is DELICIOUS.

Really fun spot for Dim Sum on the West Bank! I've visited Panda King with friends multiple times over the past 6 months and have always had great experiences! For those of you who haven't tried dim sum before (I was once one of you!) this is how it works: You stay in your seat and carts are wheeled around the room You politely ask for what you want off of each cart The people wheeling the carts mark down what you ordered on a small card on your table The dishes are different prices based on how big or "special" the dishes are Feel free to eat as much as you want and they will calculate the price up at the end of your meal I absolutely love dim sum because you can try a bunch of different dishes because the dishes are small and easy to share. My friend referred to dim sum as asian tapas and I LOVE THAT because it really explains what it is! While I usually don't know what I'm ordering (you can ask them what each dish is or just pick based on what looks good), I have really enjoyed all of the dishes I've tried. They have a wide variation of dishes, from dumplings to fried jalapeños to chicken feet. Also, if there's something you want to try but you haven't seen it recently, just ask your waiter/ waitress and they will potentially be able to find it for you! The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 - sometimes I come at a time when the carts are all refilling and I have to wait a longggg time for dishes. While I don't mind waiting, this delay means I sometimes don't get to try a lot of the dishes I want to try. There are other times when I see the same cart 4-5 times and don't see others until I'm getting ready to leave. Maybe there could be a little bit more organization about which carts are out so that more dishes are available. All in all I have really enjoyed my experiences at Panda King! I highly recommend coming with a big group so you can try a lot of different dishes! I'm always pleasantly surprised by how many different things I am able to try for hardly any money! Food - 4.5 stars Price - 4.5 stars Service - 3.5 stars Atmosphere - 4 stars read more

The food was horrible. Point blank sorry but I will never eat here again. I love buffets but this one seems like all their money goes to making the restaurant look good rather the food taste good. read more

Panda King - Ice cream. I'm not normally a food critic but this was the worst food I've ever eaten at a buffet. - Chinese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana