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    Panda Harlem

    3.5 (206 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Satays
    Bianca C.

    First time coming here I was expecting so much more than what this place actually has to offer. So upon walking in there is a bar that is not being used it's just there has about 10 bottles of bulleit and some empty hookahs around. There was a nice seating area across but it was also empty. I walked down a hallway to a back room and that is where the main dining room is not huge but a good sized space. I was waiting for my friend so I got a seat at the bar, they did have happy hour the menu was small but did have some things on there. I ordered a lychee martini that was ok they make it milky which is not my preference so I immediately changed my next drink to a margarita. My friend got a Margarita then we were seated at a table closing out our tab at the bar prior. I must say we were seated in a high place with one single table no one around us which would be nice if it wasn't next to the closet where employees kept coming to put stuff in. Not to mention by an emergency exit we were freezing. Not comfortable seating at all. We waited a little while before someone came over she asked us what we would like however we were seated without meus so we had to ask for that. We were given a QR to scan then ordered appetizers chicken satay, shrimp satay to begin along with two more margaritas. The chicken was good I've had better shrimp satay before I would say pass on this one. I then ordered the salt and pepper shrimp & the lobster fried rice they both were good portions and had good taste. I did want a sauce to go on the rice they did not have one I was given sriracha which was not good to add to the dish at all. So untimely no sauce was interesting for sauce people like myself eating dry rice is a no go. I think the most disappointing this about this was we came during restaurant week wasn't given a menu so we ended up spending nearly $300 service was mediocre and food was basic not happy about this visit at all.

    Filet Mignon & Broccoli. Chicken and beef fried rice
    Daneisha R.

    I was really excited to try Panda Harlem, but I left extremely disappointed. I went on January 29 during one of the coldest weeks in NYC and it honestly felt like we were dining outside. The heat clearly was not working -- everyone had their coats on, including the waiter. Panda Harlem is not cheap, so having no heat is unacceptable. At the very least, they should have closed and allowed customers to go elsewhere instead of sitting through a freezing dinner. I ordered lemon drop drinks, which were good, and the food came out hot -- rock shrimp tempura, filet mignon with broccoli, and chicken and beef fried rice -- but none of that mattered because we couldn't enjoy the experience at all. We were also there celebrating my boyfriend's nephew's birthday, which made the situation even more frustrating. Paying those prices to be freezing is not okay.

    Rock Shrimp Tempura
    Olaedo E.

    I had dinner here on NYE. Inside is dimly lit and there was a live dj playing old school hip hop. There was a prefix menu for $70 that included an appetizer, an entree and "a dessert" that we actually never received. I ordered the rock shrimp tempura for my appetizer and the Shanghai salmon for my entree. The rock shrimp tempura was heavily breaded but still crispy and juicy. The salmon was also really tasty, and the bok choy that accompanied it added a fresh element to the dish. I wish we would have gotten our desserts. I'm not sure if I would come back. I expected to dance the night away and was surprised to not hear any afrobeats or dancehall all night. I also didn't care for not receiving 1/3rd of the menu offerings but being charged the full prefix amount. They also add a 20% gratuity to the bill.

    Giselle G.

    I came here for happy hour and resturant week dinner. I sat at the bar and it was a nice experience. The bartender was really nice but when I gave my card to pay; they could not find it. That's when I started getting worried because I did not receive the card and they told me I did. Thank you for camera because the card slipped in the hole of the card holder and then they gave me my card and two rounds of drinks on the house. So the service was amazing; we had a problem they fixed it and even gave us drinks on the house. That was really nice the manager is great and the bartender was too. The drinks were good; I had the lychee and it was good. The appetizers were also good; the chicken satay was really good. The dinner was great; the waitress was really nice and the food was good. I ordered the shrimp and my friends got the beef and chicken. As a dessert we got the red velvet which was good. The food was ok; I liked the happy hour they have. I would definitely recommend you try their hh and if you like it then have dinner. I do want to try their brunch.

    I didn't show the food because it's the same thing you buy at your local Chinese takeout.
    Margarita B.

    The service superb. Ambiance was amazing for young people who don't wanna talk. But want a good time showing off their boyfriend . Food was average . But clean and quick. Drinks were strong and the hookah was very clean and excellent. Overall good day to go out to show off your . If they're serious about the cuisine they need to unique plates and deserts. Now!!!! Let's talk about Mr Asia on the turntables. The Dj is worth coming to Harlem panda . He had my old a$$ rocking to every beat !!! Thank you Mr Asia for making my birthday special.

    Donesha T.

    The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. Large servings. Bok choy was delicious. Lobster lo mein is good. Shrimp and broccoli is worth it. Bang bang shrimp is just okay. Chicken satay lightly breaded in sauce. I was told it was good. Get the lychee martini. I wish I remember my servers name. She was very kind. We came for my sister birthday. Restaurant is very dark. We were seated under a dripping pipe. Not okay. Everything else was okay

    Street art decor
    Chanel B.

    Looking for some Asian fusion mixed with an eccentric vibe. This restaurant lounge bar is definitely a nice spot to unwind, have fun or celebrate a night out. Sexy enough for a date night or calm enough for a lunch break. The music is all current urban contemporary. Beautiful street art work covers the walls and dim intimate lighting throughout interior. The entire wait staff is very attentive and friendly. Eat: Dumplings. 10/10 Filet mignon w/ broccoli. 9/10 Shanghai salmon. 10/10 Vegetable fried rice. 10/10 $$ Drink: Top shelf alcohol or drink specials served. Wine selection available. Non alcoholic drinks Mocktails available. Shisha Hookah available. $$ Recommended date night, birthday/work celebration. ID checked at the door. Security. Reservations strongly suggested. Valet parking available. Street parking as well. :)

    Peanuts butter chicken ' 8/10
    Bryttnie M.

    The food was good ! Especially since I have high expectations for Chinese food . The service was okay this time (7/10 ) , I've been there 3 times so I'll say this service wasnt to expectation . Overall ? The chief ate ! The bartender ate ! Waiter ? Sucked . Just waited his tip . The ambiance ? Great for pictures , but if there's not photographer everyday ...what's the point right ? So confirm everything before making an appointment! Overall experience amazing . They tried the best .

    Felicia W.

    The ambience was cool. They have what can be considered "2 parts" (front and back of restaurant) . The music was a hit and there were many people celebrating birthdays. The food came out sooo fast! I really enjoyed my appetizer (oxtail dumpling) more than my meal but it was good also. The service was also quick (you can tell they know how to work efficiently for when things get busier) and dinner moved smoothly.

    Passion fruit Martini
    She A.

    Friend invited me out last minute in a Saturday night for a 730 pm reservation. Since it was raining the whole entire day, we were early, getting there at 7. They had no problem seating us early. The place was not packed as it was still early but a good amount of patrons. I was lucky to find a street parking after my circling the block a couple of times. Our waitress was courteous and attentive. We ordered chicken bao buns, Lo mein, shrimp and broccoli, kung pao chicken and passion fruit martinis. Everything we had was pretty good and our drinks was delicious and strong enough. They even provided us white rice to go with our leftovers The venue was pretty spacious and nicely decorated with a good dj playing great 90s and 2000s music, which we enjoyed very much. I enjoyed my time there

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    4 years ago

    Ambiance was great. Music was superb. Definitely recommend all to try. I'm going back

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