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    Panda Lin

    4.4 (103 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you see a faded old school menu you know you're in the right place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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

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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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    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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