Panda Noodle Bar is a welcoming, delicious noodle place housed in an unassuming, fluorescently lit, but quiet and peaceful restaurant space on the Ave. We stopped in for lunch on the weekend and were promptly seated by the very nice, sharply dressed manager (or proprietor? not sure) and directed to use the QR code on our table to order. Each table is already set with a large jug of lemon water and self-serve cutlery. The large jug of water is convenient, and definitely necessary if you go for some of the spicier noodles on the menu. ~foreshadowing~ We had the wood ear mushroom salad to start, I had the pickle fish noodle soup, and my lunch buddy had the chongqing noodle soup (vegetarian version, which is not marked on the menu but we found out because we asked). The wood ear mushroom comes in a tangy, flavorful marinade full of pickled peppers and cilantro. The peppers are actually spicy! So...be careful. It's hard to avoid them, though, because they are everywhere. As is the cilantro, so if you hate spice or you hate cilantro, maybe don't get this. BUT if you LOVE spice and you LOVE cilantro, like me, then you will like this wood ear salad. It was certainly one of the tastier and more unique versions of a wood ear salad that I've ever had. I really liked my pickle fish noodle soup. I got the large and it was legitimately a HUGE bowl, with lots of noodle and lots and lots of fish. The fish was super tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth was wonderfully cloudy and rich and tangy without being overly sour. My lunch buddy liked his Chongqing noodle soup, but be aware that the spice levels here are not for the faint of heart. He went for the medium spicy and his bowl looked like the liquid at the earth's core and he drank the entire water jug on our table. There are a ton of options on the menu, and I definitely want to come back and try more! read more

Great place to get Chinese noodle soup! You order off a QR code. The food comes out quick. The food was very flavorful and had a good level of spice for it. I highly recommend and I would come back. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tried the fried chicken wings this time and although a bit pricey it was yummy! And the Chongqin cold noodle tasted like 酸辣粉 which is spicy and sour noodles, it wasn't what I was expecting but still very good. I think all dishes are good here honestly and you won't have to worry about getting something that's terrible here :) read more

Panda Noodle Bar - ChongQing Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is really yummy. I tried it for the first time on a Sunday around 5 pm so I was able to be seated right away. The food tasted so fresh, and I definitely underestimated their spice level. However, it still tasted great. I also want to recommend their spicy wontons, they're jam packed with pork and sooo savory. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Top: barbecue BBQ Pork Noodle Soup Bottom: Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a comforting meal on a chilly day! My husband and I came here on a weekend late afternoon during the U District fair for a bite to eat. Service was friendly and we were seated quickly. You order off the QR code on the table. We got the dumplings in chili oil and I got the braised beef noodle soup which tasted soooo good! The meat was so tender and the broth was warming and had great flavor. My husband also got a noodle dish but he said mine was better lol. Overall, would definitely come back for another bowl of noodles. read more

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A total lifesaver after starving all day--who knew it would take the form as a hot bowl of beef noodle soup. So delicious, it's got the classic Sichuan numbing spice and the beef was soft and flavorful. Service was great and super fast and the place is small but cozy. Definitely come here with some friends on a cold day for a hearty bowl! read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely blown away by Panda Noodle Bar! We came in not knowing what to expect and left totally impressed. The noodles were served slightly cooler, paired with a warm, flavorful broth and tender chicken--absolutely delicious. The broth itself was next-level: rich, kind of oily (in the best possible way), and full of umami. Presentation was beautiful, and everything came out looking as good as it tasted. We also had the fried chicken wings--perfectly crispy, hot, and cooked just right. No complaints there at all. But the spicy dumplings? Total showstopper. They were definitely spicy, but in a way that built slowly and left this amazing, tingly sensation on our lips. Addictive! To top it off, the cook was also the server, and honestly, this guy deserves an award. He was running the entire place solo--cooking, serving, cleaning, managing at least six tables while we were there--and he did it all with such speed, grace, and kindness. Watching him hustle around like a madman (in a good way!) while keeping everything running smoothly was honestly inspiring. This place is a hidden gem and deserves way more attention. Highly recommend if you're in the U District! read more

I walked in pretty early in the day, so service was on point. I was sat down and told how to order, they were playing very slow and tranquil music, I almost fell asleep. The food itself was a little disappointing, came out to around $17 with 15% tip, the broth was good but there wasn't really any vegetables which was disappointing. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Saw this place walking down the Ave - popped in for a quick bite. The restaurant was very clean and largely quiet. The staff were friendly and service was quick. I ordered spicy wontons, fried dumplings, and fried rice - everything was tasty. The spicy wontons were definitely my favorite. Everything is done online (scanning the code from the table), I didn't see any printed menus as an option. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Spicy Wontons - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

food: 3/5 service: 2/5 ambiance: 2/5 maybe we went on an off day for the shop, but the last few times we tried to come here, we would get literally turned away and told to get out, even though this was way before closing and we'd be willing to wait. not the best way to gain customers--i can tolerate waiting and irate people, but to get turned away is absolutely insane. nonetheless, we came to visit anyway. this was only the main chef though, the servers are kind and i was only frustrated with the chef. ambiance wise it's pretty blank and clean, the water feels a bit odd due to the fact that they just have pitchers sitting out there all day and it's lukewarm, but not enough to make me mad. however, the food is probably the most unfortunate. they advertise a veggie noodle soup, and since my friend is vegetarian, i do consider that as a factor when i'm looking for something to eat and check menus before i visit. they don't disguise it here though, the vegetarian broth is straight up just their chili oil and water. that was insane to me--no veggie stock guys? then take it off the menu. i ordered their chili wontons, which were not bad, and same with their beef noodle soup. it was below par for what'd i'd expect, and the portions were not that crazy either. because there are more options on the ave, i would most definitely visit those rather than this place. don't get me wrong, the spice is great, but they're not vegetarian friendly, and the portion-to-price ratio isn't enough to get me to come back. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - top is veggie noodle soup, bottom is beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The braised beef soup medium spicy was really good and the chef was so pleasant. Definitely would drop by again!

I stopped into Panda Noodle Bar on a Tuesday at around 1pm to get a quick takeout lunch to eat on the UW Quad when the cherry blossoms were in bloom! Upon entry, the restaurant is small, dark and narrow, but deeper length-wise than it looks, with plenty of seating downstairs and in a loft-like space upstairs. There weren't many people there when I went, but I'm sure it gets crowded on weekends! We ordered directly at the front counter, and service was quick - we simply marked what we wanted on the menu, and then were given buzzers for when our food was ready. Our servers didn't speak much English, but that wasn't really an issue at all, and they were kind and helpful in explaining the different dishes to us. I ended up ordering a Small Chonqing Shredded Chicken Mixed Noodles ($14.99) at a Medium Spicy level. I initially thought the price was quite steep for a noodle dish, but it's a lot of noodles. The dish came with a generous amount of wheat noodles with assorted vegetables (shredded cucumbers, carrots, and peas), peanuts, a small amount of chicken, and a very liberal amount of chili oil. I ended up dumping out a lot of the extra oil, and the noodles were still extremely flavorful - it was just the right amount of spice, with a rich garlicky flavor as well. The crunch of the cucumber and the peanuts also added a nice contrast. Overall, I enjoyed my meal from Panda Noodle Bar, although I wish that there was a bit more protein (there was barely any shredded chicken) and maybe less noodles? I think that it's a great spot for college students (if a bit pricey for what it is), service is fast and friendly, and has a great location - definitely a place I'd stop into to get your noodle fix! read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Small Chonqing Shredded Chicken Mixed Noodles ($14.99) - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food and great service! I've been wanting to check out this place for a while and finally got to stop in. It's a mom & pop restaurant but the quality is still top tier and food is all reasonably priced. Ordering is done online so it's convenient and easy because most dishes have pictures available. We ordered the garlic spareribs, spicy wontons and braised intestine noodle soup with braised pork added. Everything came out relatively quick and was so good! I usually can't handle the numbing of the mala that is found in many Szechuan cuisine, but this place has a good balance. The dumplings were also nice and chewy, and we got to see them make it while we were eating! Spare ribs were also delicious but I needed some white rice, since I can't eat too much salt. All in all, I highly recommend and can't wait to come back! It's right on the Ave so it's perfect when you're needing some comfort food before/after studying! read more

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Amazing service, food is fresh and delicious and everything is super clean. My friend and I had an amazing experience and will definitely be back.10/10 read more

I got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup it was so yummy and flavorful! It's the ultimate comfort food and the service is fast. Love coming here

We ordered a large braised pork soup and large beef noodle soup. The pork was good, it has a chasu vibe more than a fatty pork vibe. The noodles in both bowls were super chewy/QQ. But the beef was not tender and for $20 for a bowl after tax, the amount of ingredients was underwhelming. I was full after but there were no veggies as pictured; mostly broth and noodles and "some" meat. TLDR: noodles have great texture, broth is good, but the meat is underwhelming and expected more veggies in the soup. price is a little high for what this is. read more

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I came here for lunch and got the spare ribs, beef stew with noodle soup, and mixed sauce noodles. It wasn't busy at all, and we got our food pretty quickly which was nice. The spare ribs were really good! They were crispy but still tender and very warm. The onions were also tasty. I got the beef stew with noodle soup at a mild spice level. My spice tolerance is not the best, but wow the spice really hit. If you like traditional Sichuan spice, this will be great. I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the spice flavor, but I enjoyed the meat and noodles. If you are a big meat eater, I would recommend getting extra meat since it was pretty tender but there wasn't a ton. The mixed sauce noodles were really good, and it had the same noodles as the beef stew. It had a lot more meat, and I enjoyed the spice flavor more than the beef stew. Overall, my experience was good! read more

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Greeted with enthusiasm! I came with a friend. The guy working insisted on putting our backpacks on chairs for us, which is a cute touch lol. He gave us a quick rundown, telling us to order via scanning on phones. For the food itself, the noodles were yummy! The braised pork is so tender and fatty..I can feel it in my mouth right now. The sauce and broth is so flavorful, I finished the whole bowl despite getting full 2/3rds of the way. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Braised Pork Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hearty home cooked meal. Tasted pretty authentic like a meal my mother would cook or something back in Taiwan. Portions can be a bit on the smaller end though, even at a large size. That's what differentiates this spot from home at least, where I eat a ton. They do not play around with spice here. At mild, it's akin to 2 stars to give a nice kick of heat. Braised Beef Stew Noodle Soup - chili sauce is mixed into the broth so your spice level will be apparent. I'm a big fan of beef noodle soup and this was very authentic. Loved the broth as it wasn't overly salty. Noodles were alright but beef was super tender and nearly melted in my mouth. Braised Pork Noodle Soup - chili sauce here is more centralized on the top so you need to do the mixing yourself, but there is a fair amount of heat already. Fatty bits of pork belly mixed in. I personally prefer rice with braised pork so I didn't care much for this. Fried Baked Scallion Pancake - standard, nothing special. Pretty small but that's reflected in the lower cost so it's fair. Crunchy and crispy. read more

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My friends and I came here this past week for dinner at 6:30pm on a weekday for the first time. It was pretty empty when we first walked in, but it quickly filled up within 15 minutes. We were seated in the back. They currently use QR menus and you order through the online app. I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and chose less spicy because I figured I could just ask for more chili sauce on the side if I wanted. In retrospect, I probably should've went with more spicy because it wasn't very spicy at all and they didn't give me any chili sauce on the side even though I put it in the ordering notes. While the beef was flavorful, there were some fatty and inedible pieces. The noodles were okay, but honestly tasted like top ramen and were nothing special. The broth was also lighter and clearer than I expected; it honestly just tasted like plain beef broth with a bit of chili oil; I was expecting the broth to be richer in taste and have a beef bone taste to it. Service honestly needs improvement; they didn't bring out our dishes all at once and so we couldn't really enjoy our meal together; it took about 30 minutes after the first person got their food for the last person in our group to receive their food. Additionally, it took a while for them to ring us up at the end as the waitress seemed new to using the register and the older man (possibly the owner) kept on telling her to just let him do it. For those who remember, Panda took over the old Oasis location and so it's divided into two floors. It didn't look like they were using the upper floor (or perhaps they open it up once the bottom floor fills up?) and so it's a rather small eating area. The bathroom wasn't super clean and there's only one stall. Overall: 3/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 3/5 for atmosphere read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Beef Noodle Soup (less spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a solid no frills authentic beef noodle soup restaurant with fast service. The soup was great but if you can't handle spicy food, make sure you specify because there is a lot of spice! I loved the soup and it was extremely homey and satisfying. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Satisfying Chinese noodle spot on the Ave! Noodle soups are solid and have the depth I'm looking for. We got the braised beef noodle soup and the pickled fish noodle soup. Both soups came piping hot and flavorful, filled to the brim with noodles and meats. There was a bit too much chili oil stopping me from drinking the broth by the spoonful, but maybe that's for the better. Overall the spot feels a little hole-in-the-wall, but their noodles are worth the trip! read more

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This is one of my favorite place to get Chinese noodles in Seattle. I've been here many times and have not been disappointed. The staff is always nice and helpful. I especially love the pork spareribs. read more

Went with friends and we all got the braised beef noodle soup. We also got the fried pork dumplings to share and the chongqing shredded chicken mixed noodles. The braised beef noodle soup with medium spicy was just ok. the beef was dry and there was too much mala spice (the numbing one) to really tell if the soup had good flavor. In addition there were no vegetables so I was disappointed. I enjoyed the chongqing shredded chicken mixed noodles and I think they would be a perfect refreshing summer meal. I would come back for this! Overall though, the service and food quality was not as good as Nine way which sold similar items at a slightly cheaper price. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was a chilly evening and I had a hankering for something warm for dinner and was debating between hotpot or Korean tofu stew and then this spot popped up on my Yelp search. I did a quick Yelp scan of reviews and photos and decided to give it a try. Located on University Way NE next to rows of other restaurants is Panda Noodle Bar. You may have to do a double look since it is sorta hidden among the more brightly lit shops nearby. It felt much like a mom and pop kind of shop. The owner was the one who seemed to be preparing the food, there was another waiter and I think the owner's wife also helped to serve the food and acted as the cashier as well. They have the QR code type menu on the table, which to my chagrin I'm still getting use to, but I remember reviewing the menu before I arrived so I knew I was going to get the Braised Beef Stew Noodle Soup, my friend got the Tomato & Egg Noodle Soup and we shared a Fried Baked Scallion Pancake and a pot of tea to boot. Everything could be ordered from your phone. Fried Baked Scallion Pancake - This appeared to be homemade and it was not super oily. I would have preferred it to be browned a bit more, but it was still flakey and satisfying. Braised Beef Stew Noodle Soup - I asked for medium spice and as others have mentioned it had a good broth flavor, it came out pipping hot, a tad too much chili oil but it wasn't over powering, the beef pieces were tender and the noodles were actually quite good. Tomato & Egg Noodle Soup - Tomato and egg is a dish famous in China, but we've never seen it in a soup version. Nevertheless, it was a nice savory broth with tomato and a pan fried egg and the noodles were good. The decor is a bit lack lustering, but I came for a bowl of good noodles and that is what I got, so decor is not a critique, just merely an observation. The owner's wife brought our food and tea and never stopped by to check on us again until we went up to the front to pay for the bill, which once again, isn't a critique but an observation, and honestly, I rather they focus on the food than say customer service. And by no means were they rude, but it was more like, here's your food and if you need anything flag one of us down. I would suggest coming here if you want a nice bowl of what taste like homestyle noodles with good flavor, reasonable pricing but don't expect outstanding customer service. I noticed a lot of local Asian students were the clientele and I think this is probably a nice change from the cafeteria food. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Tomato egg soup noodles - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The person who took my order over the phone was pretty nice. I asked for a non spicy beef noodle soup for my kids. When I arrived he seemed very nice too again where he said he put the green onions to the side. I appreciated this. The restaurant was clean and quaint looking. I would have probably rated this place higher but they got my order wrong. The soup base and beef was spicy. I couldn't even offer this to my kids bc it was too spicy. I contemplated going back to exchange but by this time, we had already left and it was kind of a walk to go back. So instead, the grown ups ate the food. I enjoyed the soup base and the noodles was good. The beef was a little tough and not very tender. The soup base was delicious. I dunno if I would come back, about $17 for a large bowl of beef noodle soup sounds pretty steep. Plus they got our order wrong. read more

Amazing flavors in their shredded chicken noodle soup makes me want to come for more and more. Love it

Came here with some friends for dinner on a weekday and the restaurant was packed. We ordered the braised pork noodle soup, pickle fish noodle soup, dumplings, and intestine noodle soup. Everything had good flavor, but I found my order (braised pork noodle soup) to be too salty. I think the value is okay, but on the more expensive side. They don't put much meat in the soup. But I would definitely come back again for the comforting taste! read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent beef noodle soup and friendly service. Place was clean and I was served quickly. Highly recommend read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was in huge portions and enough for left overs. The service for take out was super quick and efficient. I like that it is close to campus. One thing to note, the cucumber salad is over priced. But still yummy. read more

So delicious that we came here twice on our weekend trip! My sister and I did an Asian food tour of Seattle and fell in love with Panda Noodle bar. The staff is so kind and all smiles, fast with food delivery, and best of all - the noodles are to die for!!! read more

The owners were very nice and friendly although not all of them were very fluent in English. It had a cute family run restaurant vibe with string lights and a variety of pictures/art hanging on the walls. I got the braised beef noodle soup which was very good, the beef was tender and the soup flavoring was great. You can also adjust the spice level. My friend also got the dry sichuan mixed noodle which was very tasty as well, similar to dan dan noodles. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Red Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, I'm definitely coming back here. I was craving authentic noodles, and this is it. A small noodle bowl (I added pork) could definitely feed two people. Really friendly service, but ordering and payment is done on your phone. The scallion pancake was awesome! read more

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This place is currently a hidden gem, located in what was formerly Oasis Tea Zone (I strongly remembered the 2 story seating when I was in Seattle a few years back), offering thin noodles in a rich and slightly spicy broth, a bit different from all the thick noodles I have tried that are hand-pulled style. I personally got the braised beef stew noodle soup (large, mild spicy) as I was fairly hungry, and the dish itself comes with some bok choy, braised beef, and noodles. I definitely really enjoy the broth, though there were a few things lacking that would otherwise have been an excellent experience. I was hoping that I would be full from the large portion, but their large seems to be normal size for other places, just like some other reviews have mentioned. Also, some of the noodles were clumped together, making the texture a bit weird to eat. It kind of reminds me of visiting a friend's place to make noodles in the noodle machine, some of the noodles being a bit messed up due to an uneven distribution of water. Regardless, the noodles that were not clumped were pretty good. Do note that as it is a Chinese restaurant, food quality is prioritized over service - the first round of water is on the waitress to give, but for refills, you will need to get up and refill the water cup yourself at the back of the restaurant. It seems like they now give the physical menu instead of having to scan the QR code sticker on the table to order. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Braised beef stew noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good and authentic tasting noodles! I came in to takeout since it was a really nice day outside. Being quite warm, we decided to get one of each of the 2 kinds of dry noodles. The sichuan mixed sauce came with minced pork and some seemingly frozen vegetables, all in their spicy red sauce. The chongqing shredded chicken noodles also had the signature red sauce, but had cucumbers and chicken instead. The portion size was quite large, and they really pack in a ton of noodles and toppings in there. While it was quite oily, the sauce was delicious and really made the dish what it was. They got them out to us quite quickly as well, which I appreciated. Definitely recommend trying! read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Shredded chicken noodle - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've come a couple times now, their food is really solid!! Love the spicy flavors of the beef noodle soup and Sichuan pork noodles. I think the only thing that can be improved on is the interior - if everything was a bit cleaner, brighter, with nice seating and tables, this place would be popping! The people who run the store are very nice, though seem to speak limited English, but if you speak Chinese they are more than happy to converse with you read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, Panda Noodle Bar was really tasty and reasonably priced! Give them a shot next time you're in the UDistrict. I got the Sichuan Mixed Noodle, which is one of the two noodle options without soup. It's served with ground meat, green onions, and a tasty sauce atop handmade noodles. The noodles have a great springy texture and are nicely coated with the sauce. The sauce itself is deeply savory and has some kick and numbing spice, though definitely not too much. I think I ordered medium spicy, and found myself taking some of the chili oil from my friend's Braised Beef Noodle Soup into my own to make mine spicer. I believe the noodles in the beef noodle soup were the same noodles as mine, and tasted great in soup as well. We also ordered the garlic mini ribs, which seemed to be fried. They were really tasty, with a great crispy crust. To my surprise, they weren't too salty, which was nice. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Sichuan Mixed Sauce Noodles and Garlic Mini Ribs - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The beef noodle soup here is SO GOOD. It reminds me of China and makes me very happy. The beef is so tender and the soup is so flavorful. Please stop by and support this small family business! It's so delicious, I highly recommend eating here! Unfortunately their opening hours are a little wacky -- sometimes they're closed for days. So if it says they're open on Yelp/google, it doesn't necessarily mean they're open in real life. read more

Panda Noodle Bar - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

By far the most underrated place on the Ave. Small little place with a small little sign but huge portions for a good price too. Their noodles are delicious, as were the appetizers. The food came quickly but the servers won't really notice you after that. read more

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i got the beef noodle soup which was delicious. the meat was super tender, broth was really flavorful, and the noodles were super chewy and qq. my friend tried the zhajianmian which was delicious as well. we loved how everything is so customizable :)) a very homey feel and the staff were also super nice. read more