Five Stars! Food, service, and ambiance all deserve five stars. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always outstanding. What truly sets Chen's Panda apart is the warmth and hospitality of Daniel and Alicia. They make every guest feel like family and go out of their way to ensure everyone has a wonderful experience. Over the years, Chen's Panda has become our favorite place to celebrate birthdays and gather with friends. We highly recommend coming to try this great chinese food place. -- A very happy customer and loyal guest! Rosa H. read more

Found this place being in the shopping center on Chapman and decided to give it a try. We went around dinner time on a weekday afternoon and the inside seating was very open. There was a good amount of tables inside! I ordered the vegetable tofu Soup, tender beef and broccoli, and honey walnut shrimp. The veggie tofu soup was seasoned very lightly (which was exactly what we wanted!) and the veggies and tofu were cooked just right. The honey walnut shrimp was absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend! The beef and broccoli had a great sweet and savory sauce that was very good. The service covered us well and checked on us multiple times throughout our meal. They were also quick to provide and additional requests we made. Altogether, my group enjoyed the food and it was a good experience! read more

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Grew up eating in ChinaTown in nyc; Chen's would have been an elegant star in the neighborhood. Every dish, every day, respectfully prepared for brand new customers and for the 25 year+ customers. The real deal, unexpectedly on Newport in Orange. 5 s + read more

Everything was excellent especially the service. I usually don't get impressed easily but we will certainly be back. read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Since I left New York I always wanted real Chinese Food and now I've found it. The Orange Chicken was phenomenal. - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing food and service, the best honey walnut shrimp I ever had, I make the drive at least twelve a month from Huntington Beach just to eat there read more

Really great local spot! The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Portions are generous, and everything tastes like it's made with care. The staff is super friendly, and the service is quick. Plus, they have almond cookies - a love of mine!. Definitely one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the area. read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

This place is so good. My family used to drive all the way from Torrance to eat here! I stopped by a few weeks ago and was surprised to find the same dishes prepared just how I remembered as a kid. It was so funny to see my own kid chow down. Please keep the quality food and menu the same! Thank you! read more

This was my first visit and it was lovely- there was a crew of firemen there when I entered and that was my first clue that the food would be great. We ordered sizzling rice soup to start which was delicious! There was a generous portion to take home. Then each of our entrees was so good and served fresh and piping hot. Portions were generous and we took some of these home as well. We were able to adjust the spice on the kung pao chicken which was appreciated. The servers were quick to refill water and iced tea- it was a truly delicious and delightful experience. I will definitely visit again. read more

Quality family-style Chinese restaurant, hidden in Orange. This spot has been around forever. We stopped by after a hike, and it turned out to be the perfect choice! We ordered the sweet and sour chicken, stir-fried prawns, and crab rangoon. I love how the stir-fried dishes weren't greasy or overly heavy with MSG--just nicely seasoned. The sweet and sour chicken leaned a bit sweeter than I prefer, but the flour coating was very thin, making it a satisfying meal. My only complaint is about the crab rangoon--it was good, but I could mostly taste the cream cheese, not much crab. The restaurant has a calming vibe, which I really appreciated--and the food matched that feeling. Service was Professional and Excellent! read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

1) the people are excellent!!! Almost everyone checked in on us multiple times... very family feeling... 2) the decor is nice and fun... with a Chinese flair... black red and white with a couple happy buddhas and even a cross on one 3) the food is excellent... we had Salt and pepper pork, cashew chicken, house chowmein... it was perfect so flavorful and not greasy (just how I love it) we wish we could pack it up and move them to Sacramento where we are seriously lacking in good Chinese food! Thanks for a delicious late lunch read more

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This place is amazing! I love it and the won ton soup. The owner is great remembers everyone and is very friendly.

The food is fresh and tasty. You get a lot for the price which is extremely helpful in these times of inflation. The service is quick and they are kind. The inside is clean and plenty of room to relax and eat your meal. read more

Basil chicken is awesome. Must try, great food large portions. Good atmosphere. Check them out if you are in the area.

We were hosting a NYE party and decided to order Chinese take out we ordered early and it was the BEST decision ever! The staff there is wonderful.. Alice took our large order and made sure that she got it right. The food was ready on time. The quality of food, taste, temp and flavor was AWESOME! It was all a huge hit with oir guests. THANK YOU for making our NYE memorable! We will definitely see you im 2026! read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - A little but if everything! Faves: org chx, honey walnut shmp, chow mein but it wqs ALL soooo GOOD! - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

The only place in all of Orange County to order egg foo young. It's on the expensive side and the servers can be hit or miss but the food is excellent. My wife loves the walnut shrimp as well. They serve a very nice hot tea as well. I just wish they served egg foo young as a lunch option. I would eat there at least once a week if they did. Soo glad that they made it through Covid as this is my birthday destination for diner!!! read more

I was headed to Albertsons to grab dinner but seen this place and yelp the reviews and seen 4.3 stars and thought why not. I really should have stuck with the not, but this place was not worth the $45 dollars I paid. The orange chicken tasted burnt and salty. As you can see in the picture the glaze is super dark so I know the sauce was over cooked and burnt. It tasted nothing like orange. The fried rice tasted like boxed frozen burnt rice as well. Nothing tasted fresh. It all tasted like old food that was reheated in a pan and thrown in a box and changed $45 dollars for it. I'm so disappointed because food cost to much for it to be nasty. I don't know who is giving this place 5 stars but they are definitely lying. I wouldn't recommend this place or go back. The best thing was the vegetable egg rolls, but I didn't spend $45 for some veggie rolls. Please if you want to get good food and not waste your time or money DO NOT EAT HERE. read more

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This place is amazing! Words can't describe alone the service you get overall. From the extremely friendly staff to the great quality food that you get. Another great thing about this area is you usually will never have to fight for parking! From the moment my family and I entered, we were greeted right away and immediately sat down. Our orders were taken and the food came out within minutes. They also ensured to check on our table from time to time, but at around 5:30-6PM, they began to get busier and the restaurant started to get packed (even their to-go were busy.) But they never stopped checking on the tables that were already eating as they seated new guests. Now to the food. We ordered Aromatic Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Basil Chicken, Crispy Wontons, sides of rice and Pot Stickers. Everything was very flavorful and the rice/chicken was almost perfectly made/moist. The Honey Walnut Shrimp here is probably the best I have ever had from anywhere (and their best seller). I highly recommend trying at least this if you come. Crispy Wonton and Pot stickers will speak for themselves because they were definitely crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside. The Aromatic Chicken and Basil Chicken were perfectly seasoned. As a result, I was not dissatisfied one bit, and would absolutely recommend you try this restaurant at least once. I'm sure you'll want to come back for more! read more

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This was our first time there, the food was fantastic and the service was great. Very attentive. We tried the soup with noodles (with Shrimp) it was amazingly delicious. We are definitely returning, I highly recommend! read more

The best Chinese restaurant in the area hands down. Everything is absolutely delicious and the service is fantastic. Whenever I want some Chinese food this is my spot period end. read more

Love the food at Chen's! Always fresh, flavorful and healthy! Have tried almost everything on the menu and never disappointed! For over twenty years my kids have loved it too. Casual ambiance with very nice people serving great food read more

Daniel is so friendly their war won ton soup has real veggies and full of protein and won tons! My husband loves the honey walnut shrimp but all their food is terrific. read more

Very delicious food. Exactly what I was looking for. The best beef n broccoli. Daniel is outstanding

The food at Chen's Panda is fantastic!! It was our first visit yesterday to this mom and pop restaurant. We received excellent customer service from Daniel 'Chen. We were looking to taste their Three Ingredient dish. I asked Daniel if they could add some vegetables to the dish. OMG! when we received the dish, it was custom made. Exactly what we were looking for. The vegetables were fresh, and a variey of vegetables. The brown sauce was mild..perfect!! The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and is very clean. The waitress was attentive to our table and refreshed drinks regularly. It was a pleasure meeting Daniel who gave us some history of the restaurant. So friendly; we are definitely returning to Chen's Panda! Food is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Food is delicious. Staff is friendly. I gave it 4 stars because of the ambiance- none. And there is no privacy when dining in

Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Great food and great service! We especially love the aromatic trio, beef chow Mein and the chicken fried rice. I highly recommend that everyone try it. read more

The Service was amazing. Food was the best. They got us the food in no time. There were no delays, everything went smoothly.

We have been getting take out from Chens Panda for over 15 years. It's always delicious!

We ordered dinner to go and it was exceptional. The hot and sour soup was delicious as was the fried rice and the Lo Mein. The orange chicken and aromatic shrimp were both excellent. read more

Everything we order always taste fresh and great! I highly recommend the chicken fried rice and honey walnut shrimp.

Best Chinese Food in the area. Recently remodeled. Friendly service Favorites are Kung Pao And Sizzling Rice Soup read more

Absolute best Chinese food I've ever had! The service is outstanding the owner really cares about your experience and is always there to recommend a new dish! The food is always delicious! My favorite is the honey walnut shrimp in the wonton soup! Highly recommend ! read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Green String Beans Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

Great Food, eat in or take out. Always 1st rate - top shelf! Been coming to this local neighborhood restaurant for dine in and take out. Never disappointed. Always looking forward to the next time! read more

The Good - Good food - Large portions - Good service - Good, safe location The Bad - Service can be slow on a real busy night There are so many good Chinese restaurants over the years that I don't take the long standing mom and pop operations for granted. This has restaurant been around a long time, and there are many long time customers. The place is small and intimate, with mostly booths and a few tables. Also, the parking is easy since most other shops are closed at dinner time when we've gone. It's also a safe location near the junior college. There is decent selection of food and portions are generous for the price. I like the House special Lo Main with shrimp, chicken, pork, and beef with pieces of broccoli. It's way too much for two people especially if you're ordering other things. I also like the Mongolian Beef. F;avpr pf tje Mongolian Beef was excellent with lots and lots of onion. My only beef (haha) about the beef was that it wasn't as tender as te last time. The above dishes are favorites because even after two people eat that with rice, there's a lot of food left over which is great for reheating the following night. I've also had their sweet and sour pork, and aromatic shrimp, both good and plenty. But I tend to favor dishes not friend or two sweet. Also, always order their sizzing rice soup with chicken and shrimp, veggies like carrots, pears, and zuchinni. A small size is enough for two, and by the time I eat half of it, I'm almost full. Add some soy sauce and hot chili paste and it's even better. Service is usually good, but I've been there when the whole place is full, with every seat taken and service was slow. But strangely, the last time I was the last weekend in July, there were only two parties but lots and lots of take out orders. They did a good job of refilling sodas, and always love the fortune cookie and almond cookie at the end. read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Houss special lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

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This was my first time visiting here. I placed my order by phone and the gentleman gave me time my food would be ready. I arrived early and let him know that I was there. I waited for almost an hour for my to go order. I understand things taking time but the gentleman was dismissive and rude. The food was good but we will not be back. Not because if the food but because of Him. Extremely rude and unprofessional to me. read more

Food is delicious and portions are good size, I'm ready to eat there again already. Ordered take out and the delivery was fast and food was hot! read more

We've dined and feasted at Chen's Panda for years!!! We and our parents love Daniel and his parents. It's a GEM of our community! The servers are truly amazing and wonderful. We feel like family here! Daniel has a gift of hospitality, of making you feel seen, welcome and truly demonstrates care throughout your dining experience! Some of our favorites are the honey walnut shrimp, honey walnut chicken, tangerine beef, orange chicken, fried rice, eggplant and tofu and lo mein . Today we ordered 6 dishes and feasted! We love all the soups, too. We brought our dad who has heart issues + diabetes. Chen took such great care of his dietary needs and they made him a fabulous shrimp and vegetable dish that left him feeling so satisfied! It's always clean, service is top notch and they get 5 stars for every aspect of the dining experience! Our kids call Daniel "Uncle Chen." His parents are also so thoughtful and generous. You can taste the love in every dish. That's the magic at Chen's Panda! LOVE! read more

Quick service and tasty food. Kung Pao chicken lunch special comes with chicken, steamed or fried rice, soup, a wonton, a egg roll, and a fortune cookie for $13. read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - Kung Pao chicken lunch special - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

Great food. Best in OC. Dont store stuff on the back table. Why do many Chinese restaurants use the back table for storage? read more

Chen's Panda has always had great food, it's hot fresh and ready on time. Daniel is always on it and the quality is amazing! They recently remodeled and it looks updated. I definitely need to come in more. I eat a gluten free diet and recommend the White Wine Ginger Sauce with Vegetables! I also recommend the Honey Walnut Shrimp. Their portions are a great size. read more

Chen's Panda Chinese Restaurant - White Wine Ginger Sauce with Vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Orange, California

I have ordered from Chen's now multiple times. Always good and exactly what I expected. This is the kind of Chinese food I grew up on.