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    Panda Kitchen

    3.5 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Japanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Janice B.

    Amazing food and an amazing deal for what you pay for. The restaurant is clean and organized and the vibe from the staff feels like authentic Chinese food. I would come here again. We got the combo dinner plate A. We had leftovers for two more meals

    Egg flower soup optionfrom the lunch special honestly my favorite with the Thai tea in the background
    Bliss Y.

    The Food was everything I wanted, the taste was so delicious my favorite spot to go when I'm cravinga hearty lunch. The service here is impeccable , and the ambiance is so calming and tranquil i love it. They are very on it with checking on you , which i reallyappreciate the Food was everything I wanted the taste was so delicious my favoritespot to go when I'm cravinga hearty lunch

    Teuila G.

    I was in the neighborhood today and decided to stop in for Chinese. I was craving general's chicken and chowmein. I went all out and had fried rice as well. I ate my egg drop soup first hoping to fill up on that and not over eat on my carbs. (Sorry coach, I hope you're not reading this; I'll work it off tomorrow). Service was great and quick. My food was hot and hit the spot! I'll be back next time I'm in the area. Too bad I'm not closer to Carson to order for catering. I loved the vibe, service, and overall decor. I noticed a separate room that could easily host a larger party.

    Fried rice, crispy walnut shrimp, and egg roll. Lunch special
    Ashley H.

    We went here at lunch on a Thursday. Their lunch special consists of soup of your choice (egg drop or hot and sour), entree with fried rice or steamed rice and an egg roll. You can add chow mein also for an additional charge. Without the chow mein it was still a huge lunch portion. For $11 + tax I got a huge plate with crispy walnut shrimp. Their service was fast and the food was hot and fresh. Can't beat the price or service so we will definitely be back. Only reason for four stars was because the lady who took our order wanted us order like we were regular customers and since we had never been here it was very confusing and she didn't help explain anything. As for the food the fried rice had the perfect amount of flavor. The shrimp was crispy and fresh. The egg roll was amazing. The hot and sour soup had an excellent amount of pepper and was the perfect temperature!

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    Raymond S.

    Food solid good, service kind but no anticipation of needs so ask for serving spoons and extra plates. Suschi pieces little thin. Prices a little high for diner atmosphere.

    20. Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Special

    We both had the sweet and sour chicken lunch special today. You get a lot of food but once again half the pieces of chicken neither of us could chew through. Overall good experience but the chicken was a bit disappointing.

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    Very nice casual restaurant. We had a great time good food and good service. We will visit again in the future.

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    2 months ago

    Food was very good. Portions were very good. And the staff was very friendly. I have had the opposite experience at some other restaurants.

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    2 months ago

    The food is amazing and great service would recommend. The environment is amazing really feel the culture.

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    6 months ago

    Great service! Very quick and responsive and waters were filled fast. We got our food very fast as well. Classic Chinese decor.

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    4 months ago

    Never disappoints. Always a 10/10. great price, service, familiar faces always smiling

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    1 year ago

    I ordered take out. Really delicious and very affordable. These are great little places.

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    Great tasting food. Friendly staff. Only have taken out, have not sat in tje restaurant but it is clean inviting.

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    Food was ready when projected; food was ample, food was good. Had the veggie platter, and cashew chicken. Worth the money

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    Food was very good. Had the beef and broccoli, wife had the kung pow chicken both dishes we very good. Service was quick, prices are good.

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    Delicious every time!!! We order from here most every week and it is always great. Dining in is always great as well.

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