Panda Noodle Bar

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

Sherry B.

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 :)

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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Claire Y.

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5 years ago

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

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Jiamae W.

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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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Kelly P.

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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

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Yuchen Z.

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Please note: this is formerly known as the "Chongqing Noodles." They've changed their name to Panda Noodle Bar so they're the same place (I'm pretty sure at least)! I came here looking for noodles and I found exactly what I was looking for. The beef noodles were delicious but be careful of the spice level because if you want spicy, they will definitely deliver!! If you can't take spicy, I would not even try the "less spicy option" and just go for "not spicy." The scallion pancakes were very oily but lacked scallions. The portions were large but mainly when it comes to the noodles...I feel like they skimped on the lettuce in the noodle soup (only got 2 pieces) and not as much meat. A few things to note: + You order on a menu with a dry erase marker. There's Chinese & English on the menu for easy reading (there may be typos). + the bathroom door did not lock + There's a QR code on the table that you can scan to get pictures of the dishes but they are not super accurate since we were shown bok choy but was given lettuce instead. read more

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Tom E.

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A surprise new favorite! Incredibly rich, flavorful, hearty broth with complex and subtle flavors - chili oil with tiny notes of anise and cinnamon that were brilliant, and a unique spoonful of toasted, crunchy, peppery spice on top. Tender, flavorful beef and perfectly-textured noodles. The incredible food helps you look past the helter-skelter minimal decor in this Mom-and-pop restaurant. read more

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Kristen K.

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Our orders were tasty, and I wouldn't be against eating here again, but there were some things to note: - I ordered the "None spicy" (aka zero spice) soup, and it was still mildly spicy. If you have a sensitive stomach and can't tolerate a little heat, this is not the place for you. - Other than the vegetarian soups, all of the noodle soups at Panda Noodle Bar use the same "bone soup" base. I am not sure what type of meat is used, but if you have dietary restrictions, make sure to ask before ordering. - All of the soups are red with chili oil, so don't wear a white shirt! - The "small" size is actually quite small. So if you're hungry, make sure you order the "large" for medium-sized bowl. - I ordered the Pork Belly Noodle Soup, and paid extra for additional Large Intestines. The bowl I got had no pork belly in it. I pointed it out to the staff, and he insisted that there was both intestines and pork belly in it. I asked, "are pork belly and large intestines the same thing?" He said, "yes." (I'm not sure why they are 2 separate items on the menu, then.) So, if you don't like eating guts, don't order the pork belly. Also, I was still charged an additional $5 even though there was only 1 type of meat inside my bowl. - For people who like guts (like me), yes the intestines were good. Not too small or thin, and bigger than at Zen Noodles. I'd eat them again. But if you want more quantity and generous sizes, don't want spicy seasoning, and have a bit more time, go up the Ave to Xian Noodles for their intestines rice noodles. read more

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Nicholas O.

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4 years ago

The authentic flavors of the foods really came through. I had the seaweed salad and it tasted great. I enjoyed the texture and the broth was flavorfully prepared. The main entree vegetable noodle soup with fish fillet was also excellently cooked. Overall great restaurant fairly priced and nice bathrooms as well. If you are craving noodles in university district definitely come here. read more

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Kiera V.

3 years ago

We were looking for a place to meet up with some out of town friends who were visiting their son who goes to school at University of Washington! Because it was cold, we wanted something ramen-like. Surprisingly there weren't any ramen places on "the Ave". But we found this place on Yelp that looked like a great option. We were a party of 9, and hoped there would be enough seating for us. The restaurant is a little dive on the Ave, with mostly 2-4 tops downstairs and an interesting kitschy upstairs. The aroma when we entered piqued my hunger and it was pretty full downstairs, so that was a good sign. We were seated upstairs to accommodate our large party. There were no menus, and we had to use a QR code not only to look at the menu, but also to order. So we didn't receive a lot of service in that way. The upstairs was a bit cold due to the fact that the backdoor screen door allowed fresh air to come in from outside. The decor, freshwater fish tank reminiscent of Chinese restaurants that hold fish or sometimes crab or lobster to kill and cook fresh for its patrons reminded me of being in Asia, which isn't bad since we wanted Asian food. The food came after a bit of a wait. We ordered several of the green onion pancakes which were a nice appetizer to satiate our hunger. The noodles were a decent size and had a good flavor. One of my friends said they had never tasted noodles this way, which was apparently Szechuan style. Since I am a vegetarian, the only negative I would include was my disappointment that there weren't too many truly vegetarian items on the menu. I had to compromise and order the noodles with vegetables in a beef bone broth--not ideal for a true vegetarian. My husband and sons were very satisfied with their braised beef noodle bowl! We also appreciated the hardworking owners/cooks who were hustling to get food on the table for everyone. It seemed like a family business. Overall it was a pretty delicious meal. The food disappeared quickly (sorry I don't have any photos of the food). I would eat here again! read more

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Gina L.

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Setting: They were doing take out only during COVID. Food: Beef Noodle soup (4.5/5) - We reheated the soup when we got home because it was that very hot by the time we got home. They gave the noodles and soup separately. The soup was excellent but the meat quality was just not good. The meat was tough. Overall, above average but nothing amazing. Sichuan Noodles with minced pork (5/5) - The best dish out of the 3 that we ordered. I really liked the noodle texture and they had the right amount of sauce for the noodles. BBQ pork fried rice (4/5) - Decent, basically average compared to other restaurants. Was good enough to satisfy the craving. Value: All of the items were pretty fairly priced. Service: I unfortunately had a bad take out experience. I first tried to order online through their website which was pretty dysfunctional. Frustrated after multiple attempts, I ended up just calling with my order. They said it would be ready in 20 minutes so I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes later. After I arrived, I had to wait an additional 25 minutes for the food to come out. While I was waiting, I saw people in the kitchen taking off their mask occasionally and wiping their face and then handling our packaged food. I was pretty unhappy seeing that. Other: The ordering experience and COVID precautions left a LOT to be desired. I gave it a 3 because at least the food was decent but I doubt I will order from here again. read more

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Kristine C.

3 years ago

I am a pretty picker eater and when I first walked in I was hesitant because I'm vegetarian and most of their menu items contained meat. However, after I tried their "Chongqing Noodles (Vegetarian Soup) 重庆小面 (骨汤素面)", I was immediately hooked in! This place not only had vegetarian options but it also tasted amazing. This has got to be the best noodle house in Seattle because it's affordable, tasty, and the ambience is lovely. I would say Panda Noodle Bar is a semi-hidden gem located on UDistrict. Come by and try their noodles sometime! ps. This is my third time eating Chongqing Noodles (Vegetarian Soup) 重庆小面 (骨汤素面) and it never fails to impress me because it tastes the same every time! I recommend getting medium spice, or even hot, if you like numb spice. read more

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Michelle B.

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Last night we were out with my husband co workers and decided to grab some food and take back to our hotel. We ordered he mini garlic ribs (10 pieces) and the fried rice. The food was well seasoned but the portion size was small. I thought it was a kids meal. It definitely was not worth the money. The mini rib tips look like scarp meat. I don't recommend this place if you are hungry. I guess we should have tried the noodles. read more

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Alan Z.

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Dropped by for dinner. Decided to get the beef noodle soup and it was really good and pretty good pricing. I decided to add extra meat to mine and I really don't think it was necessary. The base noodle soup was really good and has a good amount of meat by itself. I asked for a little less spice but it was still spicy enough to feel it. read more

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Anila H.

2 years ago

We came here twice during our weekend trip. Absolutely delicious food and amazing service! The restaurant was clean and the food was made fast. 10/10 read more

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Kathy T.

6 years ago

My boyfriend and I felt like eating some hearty noodles and we live in the U District so we stopped by Panda Noodle Bar for dinner. I ordered the Szechuan Noodles and he ordered the braised beef noodle soup and both were delicious! The pork mince was extremely flavorful and the beef in the noodle soup was SO tender. The portions and prices are very generous. Both dishes were both prepared so fast and piping hot, I'd say we were waiting for maybe 10 minutes!The owners were also very kind and extremely attentive. Please consider visiting this place your next meal out and support your local businesses! :) Also sorry for the bad photos, we already started digging in! read more

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Hannah S.

2 years ago

SO good! I love the food here much more then dough zone. Very good spicy wontons and Dan Dan noodles. Definitely worth a try for anyone in UW area. read more

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Daniel Z.

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This a small Chinese noodle shop on the Ave and I loved it! I got the beef noodle soup (large) and medium spice. I was pleasantly surprised with how much meat was in the bowl. The spice and the broth were also nicely done, but it is a little more mild than other Chinese places. Important Protip: don't wear white when you eat spicy noodle soup Definitely will be coming back!! read more

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Quinn M.

2 years ago

Panda noodle bar is by far one of the best experiences I've had eating. The noodles and broth are so tasty and rich while the service is always fast. It feels home cooked and the owners always greet me smiling. Seriously a hidden gem read more

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Angela B.

3 years ago

Online order took 30 min to be ready. When app said ready, I showed up and they tell me they just received order. Then I had to wait again for 15 min. Ridiculous. Never order online read more

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Ari T.

4 years ago

Me and my dad popped into this place after seeing the raving reviews. Outside you couldn't really see it, so it is kind of a hole in the wall. The staff are all super nice. We ordered the fried chicken and the large Szechuan dry noodles. The chicken was DELICIOUS, so juicy and left me wanting more! However, the noodles were spicy but flavorless. It was not enjoyable to eat and I regret ordering the large. read more

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Claire M.

3 years ago

Love the outside and inside of the place. Super cute and cozy. The noodle soup that I ordered was really good, it had a lot of flavors and spices in it which I love. The medium is pretty spicy so if you cannot handle heat I would go for the mild/no spice. I can tell they are learning as they go since I am pretty sure they opened really recently but the staff were super welcoming and the food came out super fast! Would eat there again. read more

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Alicia H.

3 years ago

Had the shredded chicken noodle soup very fresh hot and authentic. Will definitely be back when I am in the area!

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Chris C.

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3 years ago

I loved this. Comfort food. Not at all very formal. Order from your phone get delivered to your table and just eat beautiful spicy noodles.

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Carole E.

3 years ago

I love the sign on the sidewalk: Hungry? Come in I feed you! It looks tiny from outside but lots of tables and very comfortable inside. I ordered pulled chicken noodles and it was exactly what I was looking for...a simple tasty bowl of soup. The broth was hearty and a little spicy and very satisfying. It was served hot (temperature hot) and quick! Yes, I will return. read more

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Maia S.

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3 years ago

one of my favorite places on the ave! really filling and heartwarming, especially on a cold day. i've been here multiple times and have gotten the pork and beef noodle soup, both are amazing. they have a really cute upstairs seating area with lights and plants. the owners are always really kind and get the food out quickly. definitely recommend this place! read more

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Celina K.

3 years ago

The braised beef noodle soup was so good! The customer service is really great as well.

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Rafael S.

3 years ago

Very good noodles. I tried the braised stew and the minced meat noodles. Both were fantastic and full of flavor for an affordable price. The food was also ready very quickly. read more

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Albert S.

5 years ago

There was literally no one when we walked in but good reviews. The ambiance and surrounding needs some work but the soup is DELICIOUS! Very impressed read more

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Emma S.

2 years ago

Absolutely lovely food and service!! Had the noodle soup and dumplings and both were delicious, not to mention the incredibly kind service!

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Connie K.

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We went in here after seeing the good reviews on yelp and seeing that Zen was take out only during COVID. We both ordered the small braised beef noodle soup and I got it with intestine. Firstly, there were so many flies around it really turned off my appetite. We got our food and my medium spicy soup was SO oily the broth was inedible. Both of our braised beef were so tough and dry it seemed like it's been out for a few days. When my boyfriend told the server the meat was dry, he responded with thank you? LOL. I'm going to assume that the mask obstructed his words and maybe he couldn't tell what we said? Safe to say we won't be returning and are super disappointed. Don't always trust yelp reviews of new places! read more

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Nico W.

5 years ago

Some dang good beef noodle soup. Soup is nice and tasty. Noodles taste homemade. Family owned restaurant. Very nice. read more

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D. H.

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4 years ago

The food was delicious but a lil pricey for the proportions. Chicken fried rice was a normal size bowl with finely shredded chicken. The special sichuan ground beef dry noodle was spicy so we took it home, added bone broth, and made it into soup. Was even better! read more

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Linda S.

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4 years ago

Water was brought to the table right away, and it tasted like bleach. Tried the cucumber salad and it inedible. A little cucumber with your salt and fish sauce? I was ready to eat the napkin so I poured tea water over the cucumbers to rinse off some of the salt. Still salty, but edible. Then I got the dry noodles. They were fine. My son's soup was also good. The bathroom had a couple of, ahem, "issues". Overall, with all the other options in the area, I'd choose another place. read more

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Xinyun D.

6 years ago

Beef noodles are pretty good! Pork intestine is also very delicious. Portion is not very large but enough for me. Not very spicy and the ingredients are pretty fresh. I am surprised that this place is not very busy around dinner read more

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Demi E.

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3 years ago

Fat shammed!!!! Walked in and was told to seat myself. When the lady saw me she ran ahead of me and grabbed a metal, industrial chair and wanted me to sit in that instead of they're wooden chairs. I am 180lbs and she said she would rather I sit in that chair!!! Do not support these people!! read more

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Elsie C.

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4 years ago

This place is great for a quick cozy sit down meal. The owners are very accomodating even with the language barrier. Because it is a smaller location, service can be a bit slow when things are busy, but nothing too noticeable. We got cool noodles spicy seasoning and the chili oil was great. It didn't make the noodle too greasy and it gave a nice flavor that wasn't too hot. The noodles also look quite small in the bowl, but the portion is actually pretty filling. read more

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Moya C.

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7 years ago

Went here on a Saturday night. I got the braised beef noodle with soup, my boyfriend got the shredded chicken dry noodle, and we got an order of onion pancakes to share. The restaurant is bright, airy, and comfortable. Food is tasty and authentic - the flavors in our dishes tasted on the better end of similar dishes I've had, including while in China. The place was not too busy when we went, but the experience was good enough where I seen no reason why it shouldn't be more popular. As a note: the bathroom auto-locks when you close the door. It's not obvious, but I asked the employees about it afterwards. read more

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Elizabeth T.

6 years ago

I heard a lot of other people mentioning this place and so we thought we'd give it a try! The pictures looked appealing. We went in and it was a cute experience! We got to personalize our dishes with a whiteboard marker on a laminated menu. I got the braised beef noodle dish with large intestines, extra spicy. The owner(?) was very nice and came to check on us often on the food taste and if we needed anything. The noodles were very good! I especially liked eating the intestines with that spicy soup base. To me, the soup wasn't spicy even though it was called "extra spicy" but there was that extra kick. Overall, the experience was cute and I would recommend! read more

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Ariadna N.

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6 years ago

Yum! I've come here a couple times - for chili won tons and now these chicken Chongqing noodles. So far everything I've had here was really good, well spiced, good texture. The staff has been really friendly and sweet too. Fast service, easy ordering, and lots of options I'm excited to try in the future. read more

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Minh P.

6 years ago

The restaurant just reopened recently after closing down due to the pandemic. Still the same nice and polite service. Ordered the shredded chicken noodle and Szechuan dumpling (mild spice level) Really delicious! read more

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Kyle E.

5 years ago

Noodles are the perfect point between chewy and tender. The beef broth is simply ungodly. It's deeply flavorful and rich without being overwhelming or sickening. Not to mention noodles were out in under 5 minutes after ordering. I recommend getting a large over a small and doing no chili the first time just so you fully taste the broth. read more

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4508 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
University District
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Panda Noodle Bar opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Panda Noodle Bar closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Yes, Panda Noodle Bar takes credit cards.

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Does Panda Noodle Bar serve alcohol?

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Yes, Panda Noodle Bar allows dogs.

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Yes, Panda Noodle Bar has bike parking.

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3.3 mi•First Hill, Capitol Hill

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Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

Just moved to Seattle in 2025 and I'm obsessed with these noodles! Delicious, spicy, hand pulled…read morenoodles are their specialty and boy are they good! Service is great and love the Cap Hill location

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4.2(1.2k reviews)

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4.0(1.6k reviews)

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4.3(290 reviews)

2.8 mi•Madison Valley

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4.4(229 reviews)

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Fisherman's bowl with wide noodles

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4.2(1.6k reviews)

3.2 mi•Capitol Hill

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4.3(2.4k reviews)

3.2 mi•Capitol Hill

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Came here 6 PM on a Monday, I had a 5-10 minute wait so guess we got super lucky! I'm not a ramen…read moregirl, so it has to be a damn good ramen to convert me. I ordered a miso ramen and my parents ordered the tonkatsu ramen. As someone from the Bay Area, I was so surprised by the richness of the ramen and it definitely beats some of my usual spots. Each bowl was ~$15 and a smaller bowl, so would definitely advise getting an extra batch of noodles. The chashu is melt in your mouth tender. The broth wasn't very salty or over complicated itself with a burst of spices, but highlighted the simplicity of a good ramen, tasting the long simmer of the pork. My dad was honestly pretty pissed circling around the area for an hour for parking, but said it was all worth it, even waiting in a long line.

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Inside the restaurant at 7PM

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Jufeng Noodle House

4.2(70 reviews)

4.4 mi•Chinatown International District, Chinatown

I'm sad that it took me this long to finally try Jufeng Noodle House, but now that I have, believe…read morethat I'll be making up for lost time. This place is a true gem, serving satisfying, delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere at an affordable price. The restaurant looks small from the front, but space is used efficiently and they manage to fit quite a bit of seating into not that large of a dining room. Tables are mostly four tops, quite spacious at that, and surrounded by sturdy wooden chairs. I came for dinner on a Friday evening and there were a few other tables at any given time. Service was quick and our water never ran empty. We had the wontons in hot oil, topped with peanuts, I had the beef chow fun, and my dinner buddy had the pork with hot sauce noodles. The wontons are very very good, stuffed with flavorful pork and swimming in a sauce that sits in that perfect spot at the intersection of hot and sour. The peanuts and scallions add a delightful crunch. Their beef chow fun satisfies every bit of childhood nostalgia I have for this dish, with lots of wok hei, bouncy noodles, and the most tender of beef. I think my favorite beef chow fun in the city still lives at A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, but this is a close second. The portion here is also huge. I am a human vacuum and I actually brought leftovers home, which is rare for me. The pork with hot sauce noodles is seemingly a fusion of zha jiang mian and dan dan noodles. My friend really enjoyed it and actually finished the whole thing, which is saying something given that she doesn't usually eat that much. There are so many other items on the menu that I'm eager to try, so I will definitely be back.

My wife and son highly recommended this place as a tasty place they found…read more.. After my son's fencing tournament where he stabs his friends... we went on the adventure. The start of the journey began with the requisite parking fiasco and issues that are perpetual in the Seattle ID...but that should never, and I mean never, stop an important mission like finding a truly delicious noodle restaurant. When we went in, it was pretty empty. We were immediately sat, and ordered. The hot jasmine tea quickly followed. Our Calamari came out quick and was delicious to the point I nearly had to fight my son for the last piece. I quickly surrendered as he does stab people...see above...he parried my fork and stabbed the last piece before quickly finishing the move. Our mains came out shortly after we finished the calamari. The 14yo ordered beef brisket noodle soup. He said it was delicious, but too spicy after he added too much chili oil. The wife scoffed at the idea that there's such a thing as too much chili oil and ate some of his soup. This was after she dug into her hot pot. I did get a chance to sample the delicate pork pieces and the flavorful rice. The slightly crispy rice at the bottom of the pot were so delicious. I had the Singapore style fried noodles. Really tasty. The noodles had so many flavors from the vegetables to the meats (shrimp, chicken meat & egg, and pork) and the sauce. I enjoyed the meal, and look forward to discovering more dishes to try on our adventures trying to find parking. JuFeng, thank you for the delicious meal!

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Yue L.

6 years ago

For celebration of the first anniversary of our store, we will benefits for costumes:1:15% discount for all, 2:order over $20 ,free one glass of any kind of juice on our menu,3:ordered over $50 food , come with free three glass of any kind of juice on our our menu, 4:order over $80 food come with five glass of juice on our menu. variety of drinks: pineapple milkshake, Matcha milk, chocolate smoothie, watermelon juice, jujube milk, this celebration of one year of our store actions from 06/15-06/21/2020,welcome all!, please pay attention! read more

Bellatrix A.

9 months ago

The Braised Pork Noodle Soup at Panda Noodle showcases meticulous attention to flavor and technique. The braised pork is succulent and savory, the noodles retain ideal texture, and the broth is nuanced and satisfying, layered with umami and subtle aromatics. Fresh toppings add contrast and vibrancy. A polished yet welcoming presentation makes this a standout dish in the U District. read more

Mathew C.

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