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    Panda Express

    2.1 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Fast Food
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Food when I brought it home
    Don M.

    This is why I am going back to an actual local Chinese food establishment. Panda Express did not fill it past the bottom part of the container. The Chinese food spot in Ming Plaza gives so much more.

    Lisa R.

    It is rare when my food from Panda is not great! The 3 stars are only for the food! The only complaint is the flow of the line and the workers. I'm sure others would agree. They have people waiting for their food on the side by the cashier, people are entering being served, waiting to pay, people are still entering, waiting to be served, then phone orders. It makes you wonder who is in charge.

    My cub meal for my son
    Star C.

    My child got 1 tablespoon of protein and not the big spoon they serve with. I get it is the cub meal but my daughter was finished with 2 bites!

    Terrible pick up experience I waited at the side for like 10 minutes and no one helped me I could of just went to the food line and said I had a pick up order and I would of got it quicker and that's exactly what I did after 10 minutes lol. I get to the front and some other lady asks for my name and I say it and then on top of that she asks me for the phone number like I'm trying to steal my own food or something ??just give me the food bro ur doing too much. Who ever runs this Panda Express please have your front line with common sense and help with pick up orders no one wanted to help me and then once I get helped I'm asked for extra non necessary questions

    Maricel P.

    Even though Panda doesn't have some of their original options, I'm still a fan. I remember back in the day when there was only 1 Panda Express in Bakersfield located in the mall and it was the place to go for Chinese food. Now it's literally in every corner popping up like Starbucks. This is the closest drive-thru location for me so it's a plus. There's one even closer by Walmart, but sometimes I don't feel like getting down, so this location seems like a good option. This location is new so just like any new facility it looks really nice and clean inside. Staff seems to be okay. They seem rushed. The only downside about this place is that every time I have visited, there's always a shortage. Some days there's no more rice or certain items are finished. Since this is a common issue here you would think they would stock up more, but maybe because it's a new location they are still trying to figure out their issues.

    Sonny T.

    The menu provides easy-to-choose grab-and-go options, with friendly service greeting me promptly upon my arrival to pick up my food, and the area is kept clean and well-maintained.

    Kristina H.

    Retrain Elva or keep her away from the public. So unprofessional. I called before I came and the employee (male) said they stop making food at 11. We arrive at 10:40 and the line of food was foul, I asked if she could make fried rice and honey walnut shrimp. She said no because there was food on the line, I asked what time they stop making food and she said they ran out of rice and shrimp. Seriously, what a liar.

    A little bit of goodness.
    Elizabeth S.

    Chop! Chop!!! Get over here for a delicious dinner! Panda has done a fabulous job transitioning into COVID-19 guidelines. It's still a convenient stop if you are craving American Chinese food fresh from the wok. The Food is fresh, it's convenient, and perfect for quick take out! COVID-19: Hours or services may differ due to the current circumstances. I recommend calling the business directly to verify hours and availability. Order online. Service: my experience-each time I stop in-has always been pleasant. Panda's staff is efficient and quick to serve. Tip: This location gets really busy! For fast service-Order online. Pick up and go!

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    I placed a order online and went to pick it up on time and they didn't even see it. I had to wait the whole time.

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    Ordered a family meal from the panda app paid extra for the sizzling shrimp and got 1/2 of a container

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    China Garden

    3.6(246 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    It saddens Me to write this review. I've enjoyed China Garden for years, via delivery, but this…read morelast visit was very disappointing. This time the son and I decided to dine in and the food was borderline spoiled, nothing tasted fresh and it wasn't hot, nor warm. Our food was borderline cold. The interior was dusty and in need of attention, especially the fake plants. Though spacious when we entered there wasn't a soul in the place, which was a red flag, but per usuh we brought people. I'm not sure if our food was so nasty because we ordered a lunch special and they reserve what's going bad for those orders because the other four families dining in didn't seem to be having the same experience. What saved this review from being a 1 star review and the only reason I didn't complain to the waitress about the quality of the food is because the only server was elderly and unable to pick up her feet and my very gracious son said to lig, so I did, but it appears if the couple who runs the restaurant doesn't get some help soon they may need to close their doors.

    I really like this Chinese food. It has an "A" on the door, so I don't know why it isn't more busy…read morethan what it is. I'm not posting pictures because I eat the same thing every time I come here. I always get an egg foo young. Everything is always consistent. The waitress always remembers what your order is. There's never any complaints here so it needs to be more busy!! Please tip the waitress! She works very long hours.

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    Inside of restaurant from entranceway. More tables along left and right wall.

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    Happy Dragon

    3.7(113 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    The girl behind the counter, Lydia was friendly and helpful. She said hello as soon as I walked in…read more When I asked about a dish that wasn't out yet she said they could make it for me, I didn't even know that was an option, so happy to get exactly what I came for! The restaurant was clean and cool, which is nice in a warm day! Food all looked fresh and mine definitely was!

    Heard about this place on IG... So I thought I would give it a try. I was super excited to go in…read moreand try since the review on IG sounded like the food was amazing. The place is like your standard Chinese takeout restaurant, where you have premade dishes, ready to be served with white rice, fried rice, or chow mein noodles. The menu has standard items such as orange chicken, general, chicken, chicken, teriyaki, honey, walnut, shrimp, honey, chicken, mushroom chicken, and so. They also offer egg rolls, cream, cheese, wontons, and soup. What stands out about this place is that they offer a catering menu, unlike some of the other homegrown Chinese takeout places. The restaurant itself is very clean although had a strong smell of Fabuloso and the tables in the floors were a bit sticky. They have one singular bathroom and it was clean. The person who took my order was very nice, friendly, and professional. She was very eager to give me a taste of the entrées in case I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat and I thought that was very cool. I purchased a bowl with half fried rice and half chow mein, and one entrée. For my entrée chose the honey shrimp. my meal came with a fountain drink so that was good. The entrée is $9.99 however, because I got the shrimp, it was a little bit extra. I wish I had gone when the IG people were there doing their reel... Because my food didn't taste anything like how they described it. The honey shrimp was very tasty and the shrimp was cooked perfectly however, every now and then I would get a huge puffy piece. I was not impressed with the fried rice nor the chow mein. I was expecting it to have a wok-seared flavor, like how it was described by the couple doing the reel on IG. For me, it was very plain, in fact, at one point, I thought the chow mein noodles were spaghetti noodles. While the meal satisfied my hunger, since it was dinner time, I likely will not be going back... Sorry, peeps I still have not found good Chinese food in Bakersfield. I hope you have a different experience, and if you do, enjoy!

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    Bangkok Street Food

    4.4(568 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I absolutely love Bangkok Street Food. Everything my husband and I have tried here has been so…read moregood, so flavorful and fresh - consistently! The service is always amazing and friendly. My husband I keep coming back and bringing friends and family to enjoy all the dishes they have to offer. 10/10!

    Bangkok Street Food was a nice find in Bakersfield. Stopped by one night to grab a quick dinner…read more The service was friendly and efficient, the food was delicious, and the place wasn't too crowded. Well definitely be back again. Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.5/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

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    Soy & Spice Cafe

    4.3(462 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    The most amazing and delicious pho I have ever had in Bakersfield!…read more There's plenty of parking, it shares the lot with other stores but there's always parking. The restaurant was so clean and relaxing. Definitely felt comfortable and welcomed. The service was 10/10. We even asked for recommendations and they did not disappoint. If you're in the mood for something cozy then I highly recommend this place. I frequently go whenever it's cold or raining just because it hits the spot! Love it!

    There I was... laying in bed... coughing... hacking. Test myself for COVID... it was negative…read more Anyways longstory short I lived the ordeal but needed soup DURING the ordeal. In comes my relationship with the Wonton soup. Quite frankly the relationship was inappropriate, toxic even. It really wasn't that good but I kept ordering it ???? With a touch of MSG and some probably costco bought wontons, I slowly returned to my original form. Now flip the narrative. One day after work I'm kinda sad... being an LA boy I missed my asian cuisine. Mom was out at MahJong and dad was idk planting flowers or something (he's retired now so I guess he picked up Botany). Out comes the beef chow fun. Quite frankly it itched my chinese tickle. You know its good when it's named "fun." That's "noodles" in Mandarin for my non-Mandarin friends. 5 out of 5. This ain't the country side of BeiJing but it'll do.

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    Sesame balls - perfect appetizer!

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