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Panda Noodle Bar

4.4 (100 reviews)
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Top: barbecue BBQ Pork Noodle Soup Bottom: Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Elise P.

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.

Emily T.

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.

Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Renee T.

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!

Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Max H.

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.

Spicy Wontons
Natasha R.

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.

top is veggie noodle soup, bottom is beef noodle soup
Isabelle R.

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.

Small Chonqing Shredded Chicken Mixed Noodles ($14.99)
Kristen H.

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!

Spicy wontons
Vy M.

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!

Braised pork and braised beef soup large
Celina S.

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.

Sichuan Mixed Sauce Noodles Soup
Brittany D.

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!

Braised Pork Noodle Soup
Priscilla L.

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.

Fried Baked Scallion Pancake
Generous Y.

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.

Beef Noodle Soup (less spicy)
Kimmy L.

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

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

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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

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