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Panda North

3.8 (132 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Japanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Chicken and garlic sauce
Tara P.

Was always my favorite but I moved away, got to go for a meal while in the area this weekend and it was just as i remembered! Great food, great service! The chicken and garlic sauce is so flavorful and fresh tasting! Yummmm! Loved seeing some of my favorite staff!

Hunan chicken

The hunan chicken was tender and saucy, the veggies had a perfect crunch and the sauce was good and spicy!! Definitely would recommend!! Could have used a bit more rice for the portion of food served. I had to order more to take home with my leftovers. Crab Rangoon were nice and crispy but a bit fishy, maybe they're made with real crab and not imitation ?

A lie!
Al T.

Crab Rangoon, cream cheese and fried shell. No taste of crab. Ordered 4 pcs. of sushi. She asked " with rice or without"? With rice please. It came sashimi, no rice. I ordered something called, "Lamb two ways", said spicy, nope. Also it was to have a lite sauce on one side, and a heavy sauce on the other. Came out in one pile, I sent it back. It came in two this time, so I ate one entire side first, then the other, except for the scallions on one side, couldn't tell the difference. Lamb/Beef, that was another miss, no lamb flavor at all. Just an ordinary looking dining room, nothing fancy. I did get a discount. You gotta love the fortune I got after this disaster!

Cold noodles with Sesame sauce (yum!)
Mason Y.

Feels a bit more authentic as a Chinese restaurant than Panasian, but a bit more run-down building. I think we got a better selection of Szechuan shredded beef, tofu with bean sprouts, cold noodle with sesame sauce and wonton soup. Overall, lucky to have this place in Brattleboro and obviously they have to cater to the demographic of folks here so I won't be too hard. Good - Sesame cold noodles was great! Shredded beef was also quite nice Hard Pass - Wonton soup - pretty horrible wonton and the soup wasn't hot. Ok - Tofu with bean sprouts - there was not enough tofu in the dish and it was extremely salty yet tasteless

Amazing chicken
Jen H.

Went to this little place thinking ehhh maybe it will be ok enough to get us through the night. My husband got cashew shrimp, mom got snow peas chicken and I took suggestion from waiter and got amazing chicken. The flavor of each dish was incredible. I'm the luckiest eater and I can tell you these dishes are going to make me crave them after I go home.

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I like their sushi. The portions of fish are a nice size compared to some other places nearby. The staff are friendly and attentive.

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Panasian Chinese & Japanese Restaurant - Tiny pork dumplings, thick chewy and doughy... where the meat?

Panasian Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

4.1(119 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

Best Philly Roll I have ever had, perfectly fresh and delicious! Goons were ok, could have used a…read morelittle more seasoning in the mix and a thinner wonton wrapper. Still crushed them! Hot and Sour soup had just the right amount of spicy. The staff were happy and helpful and the restaurant was clean and cozy. Five stars! Definitely be back for more sushi and I don't even live in Vermont.

Looking for food in VT at 8:30pm on a Friday night in April shouldn't be difficult. But alas,…read moretonight it was very difficult. Saw this little gem on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was 9pm and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff were courteous and attentive and our waitress was very sweet. We didn't have to wait too long for our food and it was delicious. The sesame chicken was beautifully plated, complete with an edible orchid. The kung pao chicken and pepper steak came as you would expect so my husband and I teased the waitress about why we didn't get special plates with edible flowers. She was cute. The food was delicious and the portions just the right size. My husband asked for his king pao extra spicy and it definitely was not- but it's ok cause then we didn't mind sharing with him. I had the pepper steak and it was tender and flavorful. Everything was really good. If we lived nearby, we'd make it our go-to Panasian spot!

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Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Chicken teriyaki and and tempura with veg

Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3.4(71 reviews)
2.7 mi
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We'll get the tired room out of the way. Maybe, it's not a place to take a date you want to…read moreimpress. It could use a refresh. But what DOES impress is the food, including fully authentic Korean cuisine. Stellar. Bulgogi, kimchi, chigae, soups and stews. All fantastic and bursting with flavor. Add in sushi -- I say it's the freshest fish served in Windham County. And the Shin-la Love Boat is a great value - enough sushi for at least 3 and possibly 4 people. Finally, the service is friendly, fast and efficient. This is our midweek go-to Asian. It should be yours too.

First let me say that I'm the type of person who will eat whatever you put in front of me, but I do…read morehave my limits and this place crossed it. Number one the whole place smells like rancid grease, like the ventilation system of the fryer is backing up into the restaurant. The table felt greasy too, and there was sweet and low sweetener on the table that looked like it was from 1997. We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap, it might have been called by another name at this restaurant but the concept is the same -- rice, vegetables, meat in a very hot stone bowl. OK, so the bowl wasn't hot enough and there was some type of vegetable in it that was constantly trying to get stuck in my teeth. The beef resembled Steak-umm, remember those? When eating the dish I was often presented with what I would describe as intermittent salt bombs. I gave up on it less than half way through. Now for the sushi, which was a dragon roll. It was basically mushy and luke warm. We ate it but it wasn't very good. Overall, not good and not cheap either.

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Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Special:  3 rolls and 22 pieces of sushi selected by the chef (comes with miso soup and salad when dining in)

Sushi Special: 3 rolls and 22 pieces of sushi selected by the chef (comes with miso soup and salad when dining in)

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Goten of Japan - Scallop hibachi dinner. If you are thinking "those are some overcooked scallops" you are correct.

Goten of Japan

3.8(165 reviews)
29.8 mi
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local place for dinner great food and staff very price but WORTH IT 247 AMAZING been going here…read morefor yearssss live 30 seconds away for 30 years # worth it

Disappointing 21st Birthday Celebration -- Dirty, Overpriced, and Not Worth Returning!…read more We visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate a special 21st birthday with six adults and one child. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable evening turned into an incredibly disappointing experience. The first red flag should have been our last. Before even entering, we noticed that the handicap-accessible ramp was blocked with caution tape, leaving stairs as the only apparent entrance. Anyone requiring accessible entry should call ahead. We were pleasantly greeted and promptly seated at our reserved table. However, the moment we reached our table, I noticed something absolutely disgusting: the CARPET was so sticky that our shoes were literally sticking to it! Yes, CARPET! Not tile, not hardwood, but carpeting so filthy and sticky that you could feel it with every step. This wasn't one isolated spot; it surrounded our entire table. I cannot imagine what had accumulated in that carpeting to make it that way. For a restaurant charging these prices, that level of neglect is unacceptable. I should have trusted my instincts and walked out right then. To make matters worse, a heating element or fixture was protruding near our table. I tripped over it and sustained a small cut on my foot. I didn't make a scene, but it was another concerning maintenance and safety issue. Now, credit where credit is due. Our server, J, was wonderful! He was attentive, professional, personable, and genuinely tried to make our evening enjoyable. He deserves recognition. The restaurant also made an effort to accommodate the birthday girl's gluten-free dietary needs by preparing her food separately in the kitchen. Unfortunately, her meals consistently arrived after everyone else's, but we appreciated the accommodation. The sushi was actually good! It was one of the few things I genuinely enjoyed. The hibachi, however, was an entirely different story. Greasy, flavorless, and completely underwhelming. The food lacked seasoning and was excessively oily. For the prices charged, I expected considerably better. The hibachi chef was equally disappointing. He dropped his utensils several times, and the performance lacked the excitement, personality, and entertainment that make hibachi dining special, especially for a milestone birthday. Unfortunately, I became physically sick and vomited shortly after leaving. I cannot say whether it was the sushi, the greasy hibachi, or something unrelated. I certainly hope it wasn't the sushi because that was actually enjoyable! Regardless, it was a miserable ending to an already disappointing evening. The restaurant itself needs serious attention. The interior appeared dated, worn, and poorly maintained. The women's restroom door was propped completely open with a trash can, and the facilities reflected the same general neglect as the dining area. The atmosphere was loud, unpleasant, and lacking any warmth or excitement. Nothing about this establishment felt special or justified its pricing. Then came the uncomfortable tipping situation. Our party split the bill, and my portion alone exceeded $170. Other members of our group generously tipped the hibachi chef in cash, while I wanted to recognize Jason separately for his excellent service. However, Jason appeared concerned that accepting an individual cash tip might get him in trouble with management because, according to what we were told, the chef and server are expected to split gratuities 50/50. I found that disappointing. In my opinion, Jason provided significantly better service and deserved to be recognized accordingly. I did not personally tip the chef because other members of our party had already done so generously, and I did not feel his performance warranted an additional gratuity. The bottom line? Perhaps this restaurant was wonderful in its heyday, but based on our experience, those days appear to be long gone. Between the disgustingly sticky carpeting, questionable maintenance, disappointing hibachi, worn facilities, uncomfortable tipping situation, and excessive prices, there was very little to justify the cost. The sushi was good, the gluten-free accommodation was appreciated, and Jason was excellent. Unfortunately, those positives couldn't overcome the rest of the experience. Would I return? Absolutely not. Would I recommend it? No. Even a complimentary voucher wouldn't convince me to go back. When you're celebrating someone's 21st birthday, you expect good food, a clean and safe environment, and a memorable experience. Sadly, this restaurant failed to deliver. My biggest regret? Not walking out the moment my shoes stuck to that filthy carpet. Instead, I stayed, spent a considerable amount of money, and ended my evening vomiting outside. Save your money and celebrate somewhere else. And J, thank you for being the one bright spot in an otherwise disappointing evening.

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Goten of Japan - Table set up before sitting

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Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap

Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant

3.9(206 reviews)
43.6 mi
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Super great place! The service was quick and super friendly; they were helpful with any questions…read morewe may have had also. The menu is big, but that means you have a ton of options. I got to try the bibimbap, which was delicious. Inside does have limited seating; it is not a big place, and there was a wait time for dinner on a Monday night. Definitely recommend trying it out!

Important to note that the kitchen closes 45 minutes before the closing time listed online…read more We came in a group of 5 and all of us found the food to be fine. I really enjoyed the half soft-boiled egg in the shio ramen as well as the enormous quantity of noodles, but there wasn't a ton of flavor in the dish. The chicken hibachi had great sauce and decent noodles, but the meat was dry and felt overcooked. The caterpillar roll surprised me since it was tuna-based, rather than the eel that is typical for that name. None of the dishes stood out as exceptional. The service was quite interesting. I did appreciate the water service - the server came around early on yo offer refills. Then about midway through the meal, she asked if we wanted leftovers boxed up. I wasn't too hungry so I was fine with take home the leftovers, although the timing felt a bit early to me. I couldn't tell if that was because it was just after 8 PM and they were trying to close up soon (advertised closing time of 8:30 PM), but there were still plenty of other tables with diners. The bill came with a mandatory 18% tip for our group of 5.

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Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant - Avocado Salad

Avocado Salad

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Kobe Hibachi Sushi and Bar - Hibachi!

Kobe Hibachi Sushi and Bar

3.3(76 reviews)
21.3 mi
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There are a 1000+ Polaroids of the many parties held here, often birthday parties. It offers…read morehibachi grill, teppanyaki-like, and booth seating. It's designed for crowds, and has a large bar. We were a party of three that ate a combo of appetizers (good: gyoza, coconut shrimp, and crab rangoon), and sushi (decent) and udon (good). A complicated roll, their *monster*, arrived about ten minutes behind the rest of the entrees. It was fresh, served well, and tasted good. Kobe won't win prizes for art, presentation values, or other extras, but our food was good and the service was fine. Although we didn't have any, we surmise that they also sell a lot of wine, beer, and liquor. There's a large parking lot and it's handicap-accessible. Good food, reasonable prices (the area is expensive), and we found it an overall good value. Nothing bad, nothing really memorable except the hundreds of photos of parties held their. We assess that they like a crowd. Who doesn't?

Wish i could give zero stars This place sucks. When you hear…read moreKobe yiu think steak. I saw one steak item on the menu other than the hibachi stuff and it said new york strip sizzle plate. This made me excited because a nys steak is exactly what i fancied this evening. I ordered it as one should (medium rare) bit what i got was a heaping mess of veggies and over cooked cubes of what might as well been some chuck roast. This place is dog shit. My girlfriend and i also ordered some sushi which i thought would at least improve my evening, however for some reason they choose to grind up whatever fish is inside the rolls into some effed up mess that tastes like cat food. I am very disappointed but as a good restaurant patron did not say anything because i guess what i ordered is the dog shit they make here. Plz do not come here if you expect to eat a good steak or sushi.

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Kobe Hibachi Sushi and Bar - Sushi

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Kobe Hibachi Sushi and Bar - California Roll & kobetini!

California Roll & kobetini!

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