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    Panda Machi

    4.2 (487 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Chinese

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    PANDA MACHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Veggie egg rolls
    Liz M.

    I love this place. I've been celebrating my birthday here since I discovered them three years ago. I love this place. The food is always delicious. We've tried just about everything including the sushi. Everything is fresh and tasty. They are always busy but the service is on point. The staff is generous and speedy. Thank you Panda Machi for the great service and food.

    Pink Lady Roll
    Christine P.

    Chinese food and sushi under one roof... huh? This was my first visit after recently moving to Alpine. In a very busy restaurant, the kind lady who greeted me while answering the phone and cashing out a customer allowed me to take the restaurant menu to the car to look over. And what an extensive menu it is! I already knew I wanted sushi and to try something new. I ordered the Pink Lady Roll, made of tuna, salmon, hamachi, and masago, rolled in pink soy paper. I found a new (to me) yummy fish - hamachi! Fresh and tastes of the ocean, it was a delight. The pink soy paper, which I was also new to, wasn't my favorite. That's not the restaurant's fault; it's just a preference, and I missed the roasted seaweed. Well, I tried and found something new! The fried calamari looked frozen because it was in a stick-like form, but it was tender and delicious. Lesson to us all - never let appearances keep you from trying something outside of your comfort zone; you never know what your new favorite you'll find! Note: There's a note on the menu that says its last revision was Aug. 6, 2022. Pretty cool!

    Sashimi salad
    Mary W.

    Service was really fast and the food was really good. Love the new artwork on the walls of the restaurant. Ordered the sashimi salad and it was delicious.

    Salmon maki -18 piece
    Jennifer H.

    I can see why this spot got busy from the time I placed my order to when I got it. You have the option to go Chinese food or Japanese/sushi. I stick with sushi and it was all soo good and even still came with some fortune cookies. I totally see myself coming here again to get more food and the prices were honestly really nice too.

    Mel M.

    Extensive menu with excellent options. I like how they have a Sushi bar, Chinese food and Boba. I had a salad and really liked their tasty egg drop soup. It wasn't watered down. Then I had the fried rice with Buddha's delight. A delightful mixed veggie with a rangoon and gyoza. I wanted to get a boba but i was too full in a good way. They had TV playing the game and it was a packed place. I know most people don't pay attention but I do. I liked all the music that was playing. Mel M Yelp 23:18

    Happy 4 Seasons
    Angela B.

    I love this place so much! We eat here all the time and I just love everything I have eaten here. Had to update my review since I noticed my last one was 7 years ago! Definitely a place for delicious eats in Alpine!

    Pine Valley Roll
    Regina P.

    My family came here for a birthday dinner (it's my aunts favorite sushi spot). We started off with some fried egg rolls. They were delicious! My cousin ordered the salt and pepper wings (also so delicious). But we came here for the sushi... I ordered the Pine Valley roll as they all said it was the best one... I was not impressed. The cilantro overpowered the fresh fish. My husband ordered the spicy tuna and my kids just got their usual California roll. These are all plain rolls, so nothing to rave about, but the best part of these rolls were that the fish was really fresh and cut well. Basically, yes the food was pretty good but I will not be driving to Alpine for the sushi.

    Sushi !
    Breanna M.

    The food here is always so amazing ! Good quality fish ! Staff is amazing! We go in here often and love to sit at the bar and talk to the chiefs! The owner who is always here is the sweetest human ever ! The sushi rolls are packed full of so much goodness!

    Thomas L.

    The food here is very good. I'm a huge fan of the shrimp lo mein and the rainbow roll. There's 5 different types of sea fish on the top which most sushi spots only have like 2 with a shrimp topping which isn't only a cheap way to do it but it doesn't taste like the quality fish you were looking for . The food/sushi here is above everyone's els small family owned places . Deeply recommended!

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    I have loved Panda Machi for years but, tonight takeout was awful. I suggest not to order steamed gyoza.

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    Great service! Delicious and affordable. Plenty of parking a small shopping plaza. Would definitely be back :)

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    Love panda machi. Their orange chicken, pepper chicken, and fried rice are our go to. It's always consistent.

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    2 years ago

    Cashew chicken is amazing chow mein noodles are so good and the sushi chefs give such nice hospitality very welcoming

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    4 years ago

    Competent and the fish was good. The crew was friendly and helpful. Best ever? Just never you mind. Enjoy your meal and be happy it is here.

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    Love their food and only down side is there aren't any desserts. The owner is so fun and nice. Service was awesome

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    Fast delicious sushi and Chinese food. It's always busy and I never leave disappointed. Great value and service

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    Fantastic service and the sushi and vegetable fried rice was delicious! We will definitely be going back here!

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    My go-to casual date night spot! I love Little Sakana's fish quality, and often opt for their…read moreall-you-can-eat option over à la carte. If you want to add sashimi to your all-you-can-eat experience, there is an extra charge. My favorite rolls are the lemon roll and the UFC roll. Ask about their secret menu! They often have things like salmon belly nigiri and yellowtail belly nigiri. For a two-person AYCE experience, with tax and tip, it's around $90-95. The wait is pretty long on weekends, and you can join their waitlist from a QR code at the host stand while you walk around other businesses in the plaza! Heads up, the restaurant is pretty loud, as they often blast their "Happy Birthday" audio over speakers multiple times. Recently, I've ordered catering for their large platter (base $150). Super great deal considering the amount of rolls they give you and the freshness. Pretty simple to order catering off their website as well!

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