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    Panda Lin

    4.4 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated a few days ago

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    PANDA LIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    On the way through town and through Google search and reviews went here. There are three tables inside. Let me first say they were very friendly and said hi right away and took our orders. Food very good. I would get this take out all the time if I lived there. The one downside as another reviewer said is not very clean. I got wet paper towels from restroom and wiped the table down as it had grease remnants from last person. The restroom needs a serious cleaning. There is a full size ladder in there, that is what the toilet paper sits on a rung. Which is what they have been stepping on with their shoes! The sink and toilet were not clean. There is also a storage tub on wheels in there with a giant pack of toilet paper sitting in it. Taking up room. Two wall soap dispensers, one must be broken and is black with dirt. No note on it so one tries that one first. It should be removed. The second one itself the outer soap dispenser is also black and very dirty. A little soap came out. The door is very hard to shut. The light switch is covered in built up dirty grime. Basic restaurant rules is if the bathroom is clean they keep the kitchen clean. I am hoping the owners read this and get the restroom cleaned and scrubbed. It certainly gave me pause to try the food but we had already ordered. Like I said the food was great, crab Rangoons were great. It's hard to say it was just this day because the build up in the restroom was more than a few months worth. Service and food were very good so that's the reason for four stars. Fried rice we thought was very good.

    Orange Chicken with white rice
    James P.

    Orange chicken and rice was perfect. Very nice orange peel and spice. I cant wait to go back.

    Emin D.

    Super fast and fairly priced Chinese to go food with great friendly service. When you see a faded old school menu you know you're in the right place.

    Beef and onion. Beef and broccoli
    Lizzy L.

    I've seen Panda Lin recommended all over r/CedarRapids on Reddit. Had to try it out! It's pick-up/drive-thru only so no dine in. Either way, the food was very generously priced and you get really nice helpings! Food was delicious! Got the beef and onions and beef and broccoli. The owners were so sweet and gave extra cookies. Definitely a must-visit if you want good Americanized Chinese food!

    Sesame chicken with fried rice
    Suellina F.

    Not able to dine in, only pick up, unsure if they have delivery, did not ask. Parking is poor to say the least. Not the cleanest place you will find. The food, I'm not sure where to start. The fried rice smelled so yummy, but not near as much flavor. The sesame chicken had a good flavor but needed more sauce. The beef with pea pods was very much lacking any flavor, and not much sauce. The steamed and fried dumplings were tasty, and the crab Rangoons were good. One perk that was nice was if your order gets done rior to the time frame they tell you at oder time, they call you, which is nice. Good size portions, the price is pretty average. I will have to think a while to decide if I go back and give them another chance.

    Chicken with garlic sauce and Shrimp with Lobster sauce
    Greg N.

    My favorite Chinese place in Iowa. Really good lunch specials, cheap, and a clean place. Really small place so recommend ordering for carry out or delivery. If you order from here you won't be disappointed

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    This is our regular go to for lunch!!! Always great food and always warmly welcomed. Best Chinese food in town!

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    I was pleasantly surprised as I stumbled upon this tiny place close to my apartment. Very good & fresh, quick delivery.

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    best chinese food ever! always fresh and great service

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    Do they use MSG?

    No. However we do use chicken powder, which is very similar to MSG. If you are allergic, we recommend that you don’t order due to how close they are. Thank you!

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    I visited The District CR in downtown Cedar Rapids during a recent business trip and had an overall…read moreenjoyable experience. First impressions were a bit confusing--the entrance makes you feel like you're walking into an office building. There's a door to the right with signage for what seems to be a sister bar that's only open on limited nights, but the actual restaurant is straight back. Once inside, the space is large and open, with plenty of room between tables and a sizable bar area. I sat at the bar and learned about their Whiskey Wednesday specials, which included several types of Old Fashioneds and whiskey flights. While it sounded intriguing, I opted not to partake. They also offer daily drink special themes. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Cajun, Italian, and American fare. I went with the Cacio e Pepe with Elephant Ear (Orcchiette) pasta, and added shrimp along with a half wedge salad as a premium side. The pasta itself was delicious--perfectly cooked with a rich, peppery flavor. However, I wish the server had mentioned that the shrimp was Cajun-seasoned. While great on its own, it slightly overpowered the pasta. The wedge salad was a bit of a letdown--the lettuce was watery, which diluted the overall flavor. The dish also came with garlic bread, which was yummy. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a real read on the restaurant's vibe because it was pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

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