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I have been walking past this place for months, every time thinking to myself, "Wow, that food smells amazing." But I've always been on my way somewhere and couldn't stop by. Today was the day I finally discovered if the food was as good as it smelled. IT WAS. The flavor was spectacular, the service was so attentive, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. I loved my experience so much that I nearly finished the broth in my soup (which I only do if I want to honor the cook, because doing so makes me sooo full). If you're in U District and smell something yummy near Cross Roads Thrift Shop, do yourself a favor and stop by for some noodles!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
5 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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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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
4 years ago
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
3 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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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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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
5 years ago
Some dang good beef noodle soup. Soup is nice and tasty. Noodles taste homemade. Family owned restaurant. Very nice. read more
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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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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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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4508 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
University District
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