PanPan Wok has become my go-to whenever I'm craving Chinese takeout. I honestly prefer it over Panda Express. The food tastes fresh, there's a great variety, and I love that you pay by the pound instead of by entrée. Being able to fill your own plate is a huge plus because you can get exactly what you want and control your portion size. It's also surprisingly affordable, so I always feel like I'm getting a good value for the amount of food I get. If you're looking for a quick, tasty, and budget-friendly meal, PanPan Wok is definitely worth checking out. read more

Pan-Pan Chinese Restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Goodwill, Albertsons, and several other businesses. It's tucked away at the far end of the plaza near Wienerschnitzel, so it's easy to overlook if you're not looking for it. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and during lunch you'll find many local workers stopping by for a quick meal. The setup is similar to a fast-food hot bar, where you can choose from a variety of ready-made dishes. Food is sold by weight (around $5.99 per pound), making it an affordable option if you're looking for a filling lunch with lots of choices. I got something off their menu - mapo tofu and it's good and ordered a couple sesame balls. That's okay so likely will not buy this appetizer. read more

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PanPan Wok was a complete miss for me. We stopped by on a Thursday around 6 PM for dinner and discovered that it's a self-serve only at $5.99 per pound. We were expecting the classic budget-friendly Chinese takeout experience where portions are packed generously. Nearly half of the food options were either running low or completely empty. There were already a couple of groups waiting for fresh items to come out, and during the roughly 10 minutes we spent there, one customer was still waiting for an entree to be replenished. As a promotion, we received two free sesame balls for purchasing over 2 pounds of food. Unfortunately, they tasted like they'd been sitting out for quite some time; oily, slightly soggy, and overly chewy. The rest of the food was underwhelming as well; the noodles in particular lacked flavor. It was also a warm day with temperatures in the mid-80s, and the dining area felt noticeably hot. It didn't seem like the air conditioning was running, which made the experience even less comfortable. Overall, the food quality, limited selection, and atmosphere was a disappointment. read more

PanPan Wok - Nearly empty / empty dishes - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

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This restaurant is based on weight, $/per pound. My coworker brought me here during lunch time, but half of the options were empty, not the best management considering it was lunch time, and have limited time. Minus a star for that. About 5 other people and us were waiting for about 20 minutes for the rest of the food came out, keep in mind we had already put some of the food in our box, but we couldn't eat it or put it back in the containers, so we had to wait 20 minutes for our food to get cold. Minus another point for that, Finally after 25 mins the food trays were back to full, and we only had a bit of time left for our lunch, serve the rest, then drive back to the office, by the time we got to the office, the food was cold and we couldnt eat it cause we had ran out of lunch time. minus another point for that. Pricing: Pricing per pound was also pretty high, i wouldnt go again based on all the events that happened. I think management should plan accordingly, and consider peoples available time. I understand restaurants need to make profit, but for me it was too expensive. I get more food at your regular chinese restaurant and way more food. However, when i did get to eat my food, it was good quality, but not worth all the hassle for me. read more

PanPan Wok - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

This was my 2nd choice. I hadn't been since they changed ownership. I heard it was different. Now, it is $5.99 per pound. That's actually great. Most places are much more. This also gives YOU portion control which is great. My plate was less than $10 and I was full after. The food and item choices were outstanding. Usually I would have left overs to eat the next day. The service was perfect. They answered all my questions. There is plenty of room to sit and eat but I always get it to go. I will certainly be back. read more

PanPan Wok - Front - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

Finally took the opportunity to make a dream come true and check this place out. The buffet of food is comparable to any other chinese restaurant (or even a panda express, no hate intended). Indoor seating, limited but comfortable beverage options, awesome service. The food: Orange chicken was great but could be a little more crispy. The broccoli beef was awesome! The teriyaki chicken needed a little extra sauce due to the meat being a bit dry. Coconut shrimp had the perfect feel to flavor balance, if you can dig that. The chow mein looked funky to me but tasted great. The yellow rice was throwing me off as well, but came with plenty of flavor. I was sad to see they ran out of steamed fish and it was going to take a little for her to bring out the new tray. This will be my reason for visit #2. Currently priced at $5.99 per pound (you dish up your own containers), two spring rolls included if you guys 2lbs or more. Its a beautiful business model. read more

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This was a good 5.99 a pound but I think that panda express is better. They have variety that is a little different from panda ora ge chicken was okay and the beef and broccoli maybe one of the better choice. Teri chicken was okay. I didn't like the noodle options here. Also if get two pounds they give egg rolls or another option butnifnuiu get 5 pounds you still in get 2 egg rolls i cou pl d have split the order and then get 4 egg rolls. They didn't give in and I didn't push it. read more

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I've been coming here awhile. I used to say it was best authentic Chinese Food in area. They would give you portions like they want to over feed you or give u leftovers. BUT NOW! They go by weight and if your kids are like mine and love chow mein, then get ready to over pay for noodles! I got 2 carry out plates both with 2 items and noodles. It was 30 bucks.. crazy! This system is only for them to make a quick profit on your hunger! I'm going to look for another authentic spot where they don't care about portions! I'd like to also have someone check that scale. read more

PanPan Wok - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

We recently discovered this spot while in the area to pick up some Wingstop. The food overall is a-okay but we keep coming back for the standout steamed fish and stir fried vermicelli noodles. It's like an upgraded Panda Express but you get to decide how many of each dishes you want since you pay by the pound. Currently if you go over a certain weight (forgot how much) you get a free soda can and two sesame balls. There is also an additional 10% off discount right now. Food stations have been clean and service has been very friendly during our past three visits. My non-veggie eating 7 year old also loves their veggie egg rolls. We are definitely now regulars. read more

Amazing portions and the food was fresh and great tasting. Will definitely come back! You can't beat it

This has come highly recommended by several of our neighbors so I decided to check it out. I'm not gonna lie-several of my neighbors have some really poor judgment, and it became obvious it clearly extends to their taste in Chinese food as well. This place was pretty bad. Nothing tasted fresh or particularly good. My wife was a little more forgiving because she said it reminded her of the place that she went to growing up in the valley so I guess that's a win for her? Did nothing for me. The only redeeming factor, which I do genuinely appreciate it, and why I went from 2 stars to 3, is the fact that they give you incredibly generous portions for the price. You can feed a family for a pretty decent value here. And that's definitely something right now so if quantity over quality is your driver, then this is definitely a place to look at. But if you're picky or have ever had fairly decent Chinese food, you're not going to be happy here. read more

Not the same! Don't know what happened (new management?) Paying by weight now when they used to stuff the containers? "Buffet style" so everyone is breathing on the food? Waaaaaay less options? Yeah, no thanks! So disappointed we'll be looking for a new local Chinese spot. read more

Food is good for the price. It's worth it and tastes good. It's best Chinese food around here. read more

Its good not bad at all. The only thing i always run into and i hate is that they are alway out of CHOWMEIN

Under New Management Now the food has gone downhill and it's more expensive at $5.99/lb.??? It's neither a treat nor a good value. Bummer read more

I occasionally like to enjoy fast Chinese food, and this place delivered. The portions are huge so you'll def get leftovers for the next day. The owners are really nice and gave us great customer service. This place is super casual so you don't have to worry about dressing up to come here. read more

This place is delicious. Very fresh, at least when I went. The spicy chicken, Kung pao, and pepper chicken are delicious. I highly recommend Checking this place out. read more

This was my go to spot. Looks like new gen kids took over. Food quality is not the same. Bring back the original group. read more

Spicy.chicken entree is always on point My kids love the orange chicken The recently changed to serve yourself which is good but can be dangerous lol read more

I was starving last Saturday evening after spending 2 1/2 hours catching Pokémon at a local park so I wanted something affordable with good portions and this was my destination. Here's what I ordered: **Combo B w/ Chow Mein & Beef Broccoli/Kung Pao Chicken: The chow mein was pretty bland and noodles were very soggy. The beef was also very soggy but the broccoli was steamed well. The kung pao chicken was also lacking flavor. All three of the dishes were extremely salty. (0/5) **Cheese Wontons: $3 for 5 pieces wasn't a bad deal but this was so soggy and disgusting. Avoid at all costs. (0/5) Keep in mind that they charge extra for any card purchases. They use a really cheap card reading system where they input the amount themselves and it doesn't work well. We had to enter in the amount three separate times because it lagged so much. Service was awful. read more

PanPan Wok - Combo B: Chow Mein & Broccoli Beef/Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

This spot used to be good but then whoever owns it made a horrible decision to make you pay by the lb so everything is overpriced now. Go elsewhere for Chinese. read more

I haven't been here for awhile and didn't understand the per lb price! They should really take more time to clarify how this is billed. I was told it's self service put what you want in your box. I assumed it was by item so I made a 2 item combo! Shrimp and Orange Chicken could be crispier. Rice and chow mein were good. read more

PanPan Wok - Pineapple Shrimp, Orange Chicken, Chow Mein and Steamed Rice - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

Food was really good as well as the portions. This place puts Panda X to shame! You get so Much more food for what you pay. The chow mien has a sweeter flavor but is still delicious. Customer service is great and seating area is clean and comfortable. read more

After reading recent reviews, we decided to give this place a try again. I must say, the food was absolutely delicious and we actually really like the self serve option. Being able to choose what and how much we wanted was a definite plus. I myself liked being able to take a little bit of everything. Service was fast and friendly too. We were allowed to weigh our plates before paying so we could decide if we wanted to add a little more. And, the restaurant itself was spotless. I was appreciative of having the option to were a glove while getting my food. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Hits the spot when you're craving some greasy, tasty, most likely msg laden chinese food. Tastes like most mom and pop Chinese food places and places like Panda Express. Lots of different items to choose from. More than enough food for around $12, although their box does look a bit smaller than some of the other fast food Chinese places. Old lady was friendly and working hard, so I hope this place does well. I'll be back every so often when the cravings hit for some tasty Chinese food. read more

PanPan Wok - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

Pan Pan Wok used to be one of our go-to spots when it first opened -- the food was fresh, flavorful, and overall satisfying. Unfortunately, something has changed, possibly new management, and our last couple of visits have been a letdown. Most recently, my husband and I picked up food and were pretty disappointed across the board. The beef broccoli had almost no flavor, and the texture was off -- more like boiled beef than anything grilled or stir-fried. The green bean chicken had decent flavor, but the green beans were so tough they were nearly inedible -- not just undercooked, but hard to chew. The orange chicken had a nice flavor, but the chicken itself was extremely hard, possibly double-fried to the point of being unpleasant. But the biggest disappointment,, The chow mein. What we got definitely wasn't chow mein -- it tasted like overcooked, mushy ramen noodles with no flavor at all. If we lived closer, we definitely would have returned the food. We really wanted to give this place another chance, but after this visit, we've decided we won't be returning. Sad to see a once-tasty spot go downhill. read more

I actually hate that I have to figure out my own portions. I can take too little, pay less and not be full or take too much, pay more, and waste food. Management playing games. Its all a ploy for cash grabs. I wont be returning. Think what you want but in these pricier days and money can be tight, I'd like a dollar amount to budget my food spending by. I hate games. Back to Panda! Food is good though. read more

This restaurant has a lot of good dishes! The food is always flavored and well seasoned! I just can't get enough of this place and I highly recommend it! You definitely get your money's worth here. My favorite is the broccoli beef and peppered chicken! The noodles are so good along with the quality of meat! I been a regular here ever since the new ownership came! It's a hidden gem definitely! read more

PanPan Wok - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

Ordered takeout. Thought an order of vegetable egg foo young plus an order of Mongolian beef with steamed rice was an easy order. I was wrong. Steamed rice is not easily accessible at this establishment apparently. read more

Awesome chinese food take-out place. The dishes are delicious and you get to pick out whatever you like and weigh it at the end to pay. Very affordable as well as they only charge $5.99 per pound. read more

You get a lot for your money. It's yummy. I especially love their won ton soup made to order! I always order an extra carton of broth to make it last longer! Service is friendly too! read more

PanPan Wok - Yummy won ton soup - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

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New owners , bad business. Look this place was my go to for a pick 3 Chinese place , for 12.99 you got 3 entrees and noodles, a massive amount of food. Then it was buy 3 get one free. I could feed 8 people with that. The value was amazing. Now today I walk in , it's by weight, which is a huge rip off in any industry, and 2 items and noodles ended up being 19 dollars.... I'm sorry , I walked out, the lady scooped all the food back into the rest of it. Which is kinda nasty . This restaurant will soon fail, I guess in north oc we don't get to have good Chinese food read more

Food is best when it's fresh. Good to go at open when the food hasn't been sitting out for too long. It's affordable and enjoyable if you're craving the occasional greasy, salted, fast-food. It's supposed to be that way. Portions are good. Staff are hardworking and friendly. Clean and simple interior. I ordered teriyaki chicken party tray with chowmein and fried rice. I enjoyed a bbq pork bowl with noodles and broccoli with bite. Yum. Nothing was soggy since everything is fresh. It gets soggy if it sits too long so pick the food that looks the freshest and you won't have anything to complain about . read more

PanPan Wok - A little too excited to dig in - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

First time trying this spot ! Food was fresh & good ! Workers are amazing and friendly! Highly recommended!!

As someone who loves seafood, the fact that they have coconut shrimp (without nuts) and spicy fish on the line is so convenient. I went at lunch time and it was so good. Great customer service also . read more

I love war wonton soup but under the new management, there's very little meat , (more of the wonton wrapper) in the wontons. The previous owners had a lot of chicken, veggies in the soup and more wonton meat. read more

I have been here two times now , one time I ordered for takeout and most recently ate there . Both times were great all around , the food is amazing, staff is kind and the service is very quick. In the photo me and my partner both got the plate combo with chow mein . I got orange chicken and broccoli beef (closest to camera) and my partner got mushroom chicken and kung pao chicken read more

PanPan Wok - Chinese Near Me - Placentia, California

If you walk in and see a woman at the counter then feel free to come in, she's friendly, efficient, and generous..however if you see a younger man with glasses turn right around. He seems lost about the entire process. read more

They are under new management. It is kind of like panda express but better value for the for the price. ($5.99/lb). I tried a little bit of a lot of their items. The chicken wings were delicious. The pineapple shrimp was decent. (the shrimp didn't taste over cooked and the flavor was what I would expect. It's kind of like honey walnut shrimp without the walnut) The broccoli beef was good. The grilled chicken was a little bland but not too dry. It would a great protein option when I want to be "healthy." (just add some hot sauce) The stir fried vermicelli was decent. (better than I can make at home). The The stir fried vegetables had too much corn starch for my taste. I will definitely go back. The chicken wings alone are worth a visit for lunch or to take home for dinner after work. read more

When i stop by goodwill I always stop by @ this chinese restau...love it....Yes its a gem...good food and friendly staff