First, the restaurant is so cute. My daughter was so excited to go into a place surrounded by pandas. Second, the food was ready before the estimated time (we ordered pickup.) They were friendly and personable. Definitely felt at home. Alright, now the food. We got home and the food was in a temperature controlled bag. It stayed HOT. Amazing. Anyways, we ordered 6 dishes (signature dumplings and stickers, shrimp, pork/chive, chicken soup, crystal shrimp), and a rice dish and all were delicious. It was a lot so we had some leftovers and I had no problem eating the rest for breakfast! 10/10 read more

IPanda looks like a cool place and I bet families with little kids would really enjoy the panda theme. I know my kids would have for sure. With dumplings in the name you gotta order dumplings, right? We go with the pork and leek pot stickers as those are typically a good choice. Combo fried rice, Pan fried pork buns, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, and the pork chop over rice round out our selections. Food comes out pretty fast and we dig in. I'd say the pork chop over rice was the best of the bunch. Fried rice comes with shrimp and chicken and was a little greasy. The beef noodle soup had some nice tender beef chunks without the tendons which was good for us (bad if you like tendons). Overall you get a nice meal..not great but but you leave satisfied. read more

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Saw this new place popped up near by us so decided to give it a try (it might or might not have anything to do with the cute pandas). I was seated right away when i came in, customer service to me is top notched because they came to check on us often and also bring out our food within 5 - 10 minutes of ordering. - Space is spacious, lots of room and space. - Price were not bad at all for the amount of food we got. Some of the items We got... the truffle wagyu beef dumplings, ipanda potstickers, cucumber salad, chinese broccoli tips, crispy pork, scallion pancakes, snowy custard buns. * Got the wagyu beef dumplings because it seems different and unique , it is a bit salty for my taste. *Cucumber salad: this is my fav dishes to get anywhere that offers it but I have had better so not high on my ratings. *Chinese broccoli tips: DELICIOUS! This is my favorite dish, it stays crunchie and leaves were soft but also seasoned very well. I could have eaten 5 of this dishes! *Crispy pork: We like this too, it was. nothing out of the ordinary but it's crispy and pair well with everything else we order. *ipanda potstickers: could be crispier but it's still good. Crispy and juicy meat inside. *Snowy custard buns: Big buns and sweet and runny inside. 7/10. - In summary, I would go here again if i'm close by but not going to go out of my way to go here. -Parking is street or garage parking but not hard to find parking at all. read more

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Cutest dumpling restaurant. As soon as you step foot in the store there is a panda in every corner and all over their business labelling. It is a great casual hangout spot. Their menu is quite large with a variety of chinese dishes. My party tried a lot of the items and I think the stand outs were the sichaun dumplings, chicken and mushroom dumplings, snowy lava custard bun. Sichaun dan dan noodles and spicy yibin noodles a little on the oily side. Grilled chicken w/ rice dish is nothing special but comes with a lot of chicken. I especially love the concept of the drink + snack combo. Will definitely come back just to get that. Service is super friendly and fast. read more

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TL;DR: decent flavors, great noodle and dumpling textures. Came here for an early dinner on the weekend and was able to grab a table. The interior is very cute and very panda forward. You can sit and grab a table with full service or order at the counter/kiosk for take-out. Service was very nice and seem like they're still getting up to speed. They didn't have any of the normal soup spoons that I am used to eating soup dumplings with, which was strange, but I was able to ask for a larger spoon to eat them with. FOOD: ~Chili oil wonton (4/5): this one didn't have the flavor I expected compared to the more traditional places I have been. The flavor of the oil is on the sweeter side with a subtle kick of the chili at the end. Tasty. The wontons were very good too. ~Wagyu Truffle Dumplings (4/5): Steamed. The truffle wasn't overpowering and the filling was flavorful. Lots of umami. It was a bit heavy for me, so could only eat 2, but my husband loved them. ~Pork Soup Dumplings (3.75/5): Could be a solid 4.25 but the wrapper ripped so easily that all the soup fell out. The soup we did get was very flavorful, as was the pork filling. Again, the wrapper texture was great. ~Dan Dan noodles (3.5/5): Noodle texture was so good, but the sauce was a little lacking. Need a little more oomph. ~Beef noodle soup (4/5): Again, noodle texture is 5/5. The soup itself felt slightly watered down and lacked that finishing note. But the beef in here was one of the best I've ever had (5/5). So soft and melt in your mouth. This place is worth a try, and with a few refinements, I think it can easily become a 5/5 spot. read more

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This restaurant is average and I think the prices are quite reasonable! My friend and I shared the pan fried potstickers, soup dumplings, and dandan noodles. The soup dumplings were ok. My favorite dish was the dandan noodles. The noodles did not have the typical peanut butter taste and it reminded me of a mi goreng instant noodle. Service was good and I really like the cute panda decoration throughout the restaurant! read more

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If Kungfu Panda had a dumpling restaurant.this would be it. Parking is a bit meh in this area there is street parking and lot parking near the Giant. The esthetic is pandas and modern Chinese. Upon walking in there is a giant panda statue and a panda face on the wall. On the table you can find chili oil and dumpling sauce accompanied by your dining partner an illuminating panda light. IPanda allows you to eat in or carry out. So for you introverts or people who don't like sitting with people for dinner you can order carry out. You can also place an online order via website or app. So after debate I figured I should just eat there. Thanks to the staff for accommodating me due to my indecisions and answering my random menu questions. So I probably could've ordered more items but as a solo eater I figured limit now and return to try other items. Plus I was the only one in the restaurant at the moment . Food: Cucumber salad -1st dish served.. lacked a bit of flavor very mild, it's not punchy like other cucumber salads. So if your into the mild cucumber salad as a palate cleanser this is it. If you're looking for spice add chili oil. Cereal shrimp-you ever had honey bunches of oats? What about honey walnut shrimp? Think of the flavor of honey walnut shrimp coated in honey bunches of oats . Bit sweet for me but textural shrimp was cooked well and it was nicely crunchy texture. Dumplings Truffle & Waygu - so surprise there is cheese. Which makes this dumpling have a richness. I'll be real I wasn't sure about that cause my question to the server was how truffle we talking and can you taste it. That's when she said there's cheese and she enjoys the overall flavor. It's like a fancy Philly cheesesteak not heavy on the truffle but it's present. Very thin wrapper but held up well to me cutting it in half without tearing it and having the filling separate refer to photos. No need for sauce well seasoned. Pan fried fish dumplings - a really good pan fried dumpling it was nicely crisp good bite on the wrapper and again mouthfeel was good . filling was juicy not dry. Good with and w/o chili oil or dumpling sauce. Noodles Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup- I was skeptical because the noodles looked generic possibly gummy and I was worried the soup was too salty.. and the meat chunks could make or break this soup. Nope I was wrong nice chew/bouncy do noodles good slurp factor but didn't slurp too loud . Broth nicely seasoned not heavy light enough but well salted. Beef was TENDER!! Fat was rendered well because it melted in your mouth beef shredded well it wasn't sticking to my teeth when biting in. Chinese broccoli was cooked well still crunch to bite in but soft enough where you doing feel like your eating a tree. Negative was that spork situation now I love sporks but who eats soup with a spork refer to photo. Only gripe I need a better spoon for my noodle soup. Overall a fan of iPanda I think the quality I got for the value I'm happy with especially since I've been places paid the same price and got lackluster quality. All the food came out hot and steamy. This place does dumplings well so I'm willing to go back with my family to see what they think. But Fairfax does have another Chinese dumpling place close by hopefully they keep up with the quality since they recently just opened. read more

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iPanda Dumplings, located on the ground floor of Scout on the Circle Apartments in Fairfax, VA, is a charming panda-themed restaurant known for its handmade dumplings, especially pan-fried ones, and flavorful, chewy noodles, including Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. We tried several dishes, including iPanda Signature Dumplings, Signature Pan-Fried Stickers, and Crystal Shrimp Dumplings -- all delicious. The garlic chili dipping sauce complemented them exceptionally well. The Taiwan Style Beef Noodle Soup had a tasty herbal tea broth and a generous portion of tender beef with a great texture. Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup was similar to Vietnamese Pho but with a much milder flavor. We also noticed traces of MSG in the dishes, which caused a numb, tingling sensation in our mouths, although it was less intense than at other restaurants we've visited. read more

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Panda Dumplings New spot, only about 2 months in -- and first impression is very welcoming. The space is modern, clean, and filled with panda décor. There's even a big, cute panda waving at the entrance that sets the tone right away. Started with the cucumber salad -- crunchy, refreshing, and well-balanced. Simple but done right. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup is one of their signature dishes, and it shows. The broth is flavorful, noodles have a nice bite, and the beef is well-seasoned and tender. Definitely one of the highlights. They also offer a nice selection of sauces -- soy-based with garlic, chili oil, and dipping sauces for dumplings -- all good complements to the meal. The truffle wagyu dumplings were just okay. Didn't really get much of the truffle flavor, so it didn't stand out as much as expected. Tried the pork soup dumplings, which I was told sell out often. Flavor was good, but execution needs some work. The skin was a bit too thick, and several dumplings came out already cracked, with some of the soup lost before even picking them up. Also, small detail, but no proper soup spoon -- just a small metal spoon, which made it harder to enjoy them the way they're meant to be. Service was friendly, and pricing is reasonable for what you get. Overall, a solid 4 out of 5. Good flavors, nice atmosphere, just needs a little more attention to detail on execution. #SupportLocalBusiness #DukeTheFoodGuruApproved read more

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New Chinese place in town which I'm happy about! The better the competition, the better the food. I'll compare this place to Ugly Dumpling since their are some similarities. I like how they have a huge panda and panda decorations on the wall and table. We got the beef noodle soup, the dumplings, and Taiwanese porkchop. The beef noodle soup was a solid 4/5 and I like it better then the beef noodle soup at ugly dumpling. The dumplings were also 4/5 and the Taiwanese pork chop was a 3/5 because it didn't have that 5 spice OG flavors like you find in Taiwan. We got the lava dim sum bun that was good but a bit pricey. Anyways, I'm glad a place like this is here and I'll probably be back. Service was good, the bathroom had an empty soap container. read more

IPanda Dumplings - Taiwanese pork chop with rice - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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What a fun quirky restaurant with delicious handmade dumplings! When you walk in, you are greeted by a giant panda statue welcoming you in. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we sampled several items. We will have to come back to try more! Our favorite was the truffle Wagyu beef dumplings, but everything was delicious. read more

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New Chinese restaurant that opened about a week ago. We tried several dishes including noodle soups and both the steamed and pan-fried dumplings. Everything was quite good. The noodle soups were flavorful and the noodles had a great chewy texture. The dumplings also tasted fresh and well made. Chili sauce tastes homemade and is quite good, has a nutty flavor. The entire restaurant is adorned colorful and of course, full of pandas. The cute light up pandas on each table are a nice touch. Tried to see another new Asian spot we can add to the rotation! read more

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Very delicious! It's perfect for a family meal, but also super convenient and quick if you're dining alone. The food comes out really fast too! read more

IPanda Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Went to get a quick takeout order- food was so good I forgot to take a picture haha. I got the chicken and mushroom dumplings and the ube creme brulee mt!!!! on a hot day like this, the drink was bomb. And the ladies there were super kind and welcoming :) read more

IPanda Dumplings - Ube creme brûlée - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

What we ordered: * Cucumber Salad * Lanzhou Beef Noodles * Spicy and Sour Beef Noodles * Zhajiang Noodles * Signature Dumplings * Lamb Dumplings Atmosphere & Service First things first: the dining area is incredibly clean, modern, and well-organized. The service was also excellent throughout our meal. The Food * Dumplings: The fillings were very fresh. You really can't go wrong with them--at least with the two varieties we tried. * Lanzhou Beef Noodles: These were quite tasty, though I found the broth to be a bit weak. The downside is that if you add vinegar or chili oil, it easily overpowers the base broth, which was a little disappointing. * Zhajiang Noodles: This dish was a bit confusing. Instead of the traditional yellow soybean paste (Huang Jiang), the sauce tasted more like Hoisin. It was a bit too sweet for my preference. A Quick Note For a restaurant specializing in dumplings and noodles, it was surprising not to have vinegar available on the tables. You have to ask a server to bring some out from the kitchen. Overall Despite a few flavor inconsistencies, the dining environment is really nice, clean, and modern, good for a quick meal. read more

Came in on Saturday at about 12:00. Ordered the Bejing Jia Jang. Was really NOT Good! Sauce was cold and uber salty! The veggies they give did not seam to be fresh. Very unappetizing-- the way it looked and smelled. Was certainly not worth the money I spent. Service was mediocre-- not a whole lot "personality" for a new business! read more

IPanda Dumplings - Bejing Jia Jang - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I visited the first week. hopefully they have improved by now. Not very friendly. And I encountered two different people .I came in 30 minutes before closing to order takeout and after I was made to go through the kiosk and put in my order, they said they could not put in my order because they already put everything away. Even though I still had 30 minutes left. That's OK I happily went next-door to Southeast. An all-time favorite. read more

Dined here on Sat and believe IPanda has potential to be real good! The ipanda fried rice and Wagyu dumplings were solid. Service was also excellent. Area for improvement is the Taiwanese beef noodle broth and noodles were extremely bland. Beef was real tender though. Food also could come out hotter. I know they are in soft opening mode but hope feedback helps and will dine again hoping to see improvements! read more

Solid restaurant and flavorful food. Dining in I appreciated the waitress's attentiveness as well as asking if we had any food allergies. Definitely will be back! read more

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Went at about 7:30 on Saturday night and there was a 25 minute wait so we decided to try a take out order. We were slightly disappointed because everything was just ok. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, cheese wontons, fried pork dumplings, chicken fried rice, and snowy lava custard buns. We ate everything, but only the rice was good enough for us to want to try it again. read more

Excellent truffle and wagyu dumplings... Best dumplings I've ever had! Service was great and very efficient, and the vibe of the restaurant was very chill and upbeat. read more

It was what we expected from a faster food place. Pretty good food, just lacking a couple of flavor. Service was nice. Nothing spectacular the ambiance on the other hand was gorgeous. We got a glowing panda ! read more

New cute dumpling spot with authentic flavors and very affordable prices. They offer dumplings, rice, and noodle dishes, and everything we tried was great. The pan-fried dumplings are crispy and juicy, and the spicy beef noodle soup is rich, comforting, and excellent. Definitely a go-to casual eat. read more

IPanda Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Went there for the first time for lunch today. We ordered 5 dishes between the 2 of us for lunch and was all decent. Service was also solid. But.....it was not memorable and both my wife and I said we'd be back if we were bored. Solid, but not memorable. read more

The Customer Service was a 10/10. Food was okay but it was more of the aesthetic. The red bean bun was so adorable and it tasted great I just wish there was just a tad bigger. read more

Amazing food, quick service and super friendly staff. Brand new spot and I can't wait to come back!