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    Panda Restaurant

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Orange Chicken
    Cecilia T.

    Awesome local spot in Lemon Grove! We love coming here for Chinese eats that hits. The staff/owner are very welcoming and kind. The food is very good and the portions are generous whether you are dining in or taking out. The dining room is quiet and service is quick and very good. Definitely a recommended spot. Show them some love!

    Curry Chicken
    Chelsey D.

    I always want to support small local businesses, but I cannot recommend this place. For $14.50 I ordered the chicken curry plate with rice. What I received was a plate with liquids (did not taste like curry) with large chunks of bell peppers, onion; a few carrot shavings, and tiny pieces of chicken. I tried to pour some of the liquid out and added some rice- but this was inedible. The liquid sauce was painfully sweet with no spice and just filled the entire container. It is a disappointment because they were kind and helpful on phone and it's at a convenient location.

    Orange chicken
    Hanafi M.

    Always a delight. Clean friendly great parking. Try the lunch specials, all under $8.00 with tax. Really delicious selections.

    Mongolian beef

    Ordered Mongolian beef and got all veggies meat had no flavor. Place is sketchy. I ordered a coke and he pours half of it and kept the other half full of ice and kept the can, I had to ask for it. Don't come it's horrible here. I would give negative stars.

    Menu
    Mick M.

    At first glance, this place doesn't look like much, but the food is GREAT. The Orange Chicken, and Sweet n Sour Pork is the best. The prices are incredibly inexpensive compared to similar restaurants and they have a dinner special that will fill you up for less than $20. They offer an amazing selection of Pho, Vietnamese food, Chinese food, and seafood. You'd be hard pressed to find a better value. They also have ice cold beer. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner if you're looking for a delicious meal at fast food prices.

    Small Shrimp Chow Fun
    Charlotte R.

    All these years in Lemon Grove and I have never tried this restaurant. The food here is fresh and tasty. The chicken chop suey had perfectly cooked veggies that weren't soggy or overly drenched in sauce, and the House Fried Rice did not skimp on the meat. It also looks like they have an extensive lunch menu at a decent price of $7.95 a plate. The owner of the restaurant was very friendly and showed each dish to me to make sure everything was correct before bagging it up. I found out they do deliver but only for $20 minimum and within a mile or so of their location. Finding good Chinese close to home will now save me a trip to Chef China in Casa de Oro, so this was a win for me.

    Salter pepper wings.

    Everything was so good. I never thought this place was so close to me & super bomb. I will be coming back. My son loved it.

    Water and condiments
    Maritess C.

    We came here for lunch on Labor Day which we got to choose from a lunch special menu. I used to come here a lot when I worked in Lemon Grove back in the day. The restaurant is small and they replaced those old booths with tables. As we sat down, we got iced waters. I chose the mushroom chicken which was pretty good. Everything was hot and fresh. I got a side of rice, egg roll and the mushroom chicken. It was good. The guy serving us was nice. The only complaint I had was how hot it was inside. Fans were on but that just blew around hot air. I was literally sweating. Parking is limited up front but we parked a little ways away. It literally is located on the corner. I would come back but maybe when the weather gets cooler. It's very uncomfortable to eat fresh hot food when it's hot outside.

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    Sandy R.

    Dinned in, and had the fried chicken, was AMAZING! Customer service was exceptional- we were the only customer.

    J M.

    Great service and lunch special! Inside the fans were on during a hot afternoon and it was nice. I look forward to returning!

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    Food was great. Friendly staff. Would go back again. Nice place. Had shrimp in lobster sauce. Egg rolls.

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    We have eaten here for years, they have excellent food. Highly recommend. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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    Food is great. We just started going there and every dinner was delicious. We will continue on going. Thank you

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    Hole in a wall, went inside and ordered some food. Ate it and I have been back more than 5 times for lunch so far.

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    I came in person recently with 9 friends. They were able to accommodate us even though we were just…read morewalking in. The woman was super friendly even though it was a little chaotic. At first, she said the order only could be done on 1 bill. And then later she compromised with 2 bills, 5 people per table. That was nice of her! I just had 2 coffees before entering so I decided to skip ordering Thai tea. But they had a large drink menu, of fruit teas and more. My friend had the lychee tea which was very large and looked super refreshing! They also came by often to top off our waters which was nice. To eat, I ordered the $16.99~, Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice. It came with onion, green onion, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and cashews. The carrots were beautifully cut, but a little too crunchy for me to properly enjoy in the stir fry. Everything else was delicious! I think this could definitely be shared between 2-3 people. It was a lot for me, even after a large hike. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. I didn't ask for any spice level, but I think I'd choose mild or medium next time. My friends ordered-- - $12.99, Dirty Fried Chicken: This had a blitz coating of lime, mint, and spices. And it was decorated with thinly sliced green onions with a side of sweet chili sauce. The chicken was hot and plump, not dry, and very much mouthwatering! Would recommend. - $14.99, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed green salad, carrots, and cucumbers with peanut dressing. It reminded me a little of chicken satay~ it smelled and looked incredible. I think I might order it next time, when I want something light and fulfilling after a hike. - $11.99, Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons (6PC): These came out piping hot and when you took a bite they were oozing. It was very creamy and when you dip into the plum sauce it's a delectable bite. A nice appetizer to share with the table. - $16.99-$19.99 (depends on what protein you get), Pad Thai: This proportion was manageable for one person. The restaurant used thin rice noodles, but it didn't clump excessively compared to other restaurants. The prices are what you'd typically see at a Pan-Asian restaurant, a few dollars more than what you'd want to spend. But these kinds of restaurants, in my opinion, are for enjoying with others. So, if you're sharing food and all that-- the price is worth it (esp with the quantity that is given). Next time, I would probably order one of their noodle dishes rather than rice. Oodles by the Noodbar has such a large and diverse menu so I would highly recommend coming in to try them out.

    It had been a while since I'd been back, so I stopped in recently with a friend and our kids. We…read morewent during a pretty quiet part of the day, about an hour and a half before they close between lunch and dinner service. Normally I've seen this place get pretty busy later in the day, but there were only a couple of other tables when we arrived and eventually we were the only table there. We started with the Dirty Fried Chicken Wings and Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons. Both came out pretty quickly, hot and fresh. I've had the wings before and they're still good--the sweet chili sauce gives them a nice little kick. The cream cheese avocado wontons were something different for me and I really liked them! They're more dense and packed than your typical cream cheese wonton, and the avocado adds a nice change in flavor. The plum sauce paired well with them too. I normally get the fresh salad rolls when I'm here (they're a good size and the peanut sauce is delicious), but decided to switch it up this time. For my entrée, I ordered the Golden Crunch Curry Udon, which has been one of their specials for a while now. I've had it before and enjoyed it, so I wanted to try it again. The crispy chicken katsu was a really good portion and cooked well. The curry itself seemed a little less flavorful than I remembered, though. I know yellow curry isn't necessarily supposed to be super spicy, but I felt like it could've used a little more of a kick. There were also only a few pieces of potato and carrot, so I would've liked a little more of those mixed in with the udon. Still good overall, and definitely no shortage of chicken! We also ordered the Garlic Butter Noodles with grilled lemongrass pork shoulder for the kids to split. This has been one of our go-to dishes for years and is a great option for little ones who don't eat spicy food. When these noodles are on point, they're REALLY good--the garlic butter/oil has tons of flavor without being overpowering. I've noticed over multiple visits, though, that they can be a little hit or miss in that department. This batch was on the lighter side flavor-wise. I may ask for a little extra garlic oil next time because when they're flavorful, they're easily one of my favorite things here. The pork shoulder still had great flavor, although a couple of pieces were a little chewy this time. The sweet sauce they serve alongside it is SO good with the pork. My friend ordered the Mi Goreng, level 5, and requested it without shrimp. Unfortunately, it still came out with shrimp, which was disappointing since she'd specifically asked for it to be left out. Aside from that, she really enjoyed the dish and said it had tons of flavor. As far as service, I'd say it can still be a little hit or miss. Everyone was kind and friendly, and our food came out fairly quickly, hot and fresh. It appeared there was only one woman working the front, so they may have been lightly staffed. That said, considering we eventually became the only table in the restaurant, I would've expected a little more checking in/refills, especially with the mistake on my friend's order. The restaurant itself is generally clean. The bathroom could use a little more attention at times, including on this visit, but nothing that would stop me from coming back. Overall, Oodles is still one of our favorites in La Mesa. There really aren't a ton of solid, good-quality Asian spots in the immediate area, so I'm glad they're here. There were a few inconsistencies this visit, but the food was still fresh, portions were good, and there are enough things on the menu that we genuinely enjoy to keep us coming back.

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