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    Panda Noodle Bar

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    I went here with my Girlfriend after her flight. The food was amazing and nice quiet place to be. There was only one worker and he did an amazing job of customer service and serving us his amazing food. The photo is partly at eating because the aroma smell so good

    Beef noodle soup

    DELICIOUS sichuan beef noodle soup!! Definitely the most flavorful and rich mala soup bases that I've had in UDistrict. The noodles are very soft egg noodles that soaked up the soup very well and there was a decent amount of beef for the small sized bowl I ordered. The two uncles running the shop were very friendly. I couldn't speak too much Chinese, but they were very welcoming and curious about my background. It reminds me of the type of family run restaurant that fusses over you like you're part of the family (he even reminded me to take a piece of candy by the checkout on my way out haha). Delicious meal for a cold windy day! I would come back for sure. :)

    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.

    Braised Beef Noodle Soup

    Ramen was nice and spicy and tasted really good. Portion is also solid for the price.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Tomato egg soup noodles
    Drea L.

    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.

    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.

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    Lovely spot on the ave. The space and people are very inviting and even better the food is delicious!! I love Panda Noodle Bar so much!!

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

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