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    Panda House

    3.7 (242 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PANDA HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Justin W.

    The portion sizes are HUGE however the dishes lack flavor and freshness. This is your typical authentic Chinese spot, however the interior lacks ambiance or anything to welcome you in. The lunch special is a great deal and can easily feed 2-3 people per item.

    House noodles from family dinner A. Is loaded with shrimp pork and chicken
    Mey M.

    Foods delicious service if prompt and large dine in area Spring valley ca la presa area Great authentic Chinese food

    Salt & Pepper Shrimp and Salt & Pepper Pork Chops
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    Best damn Salt & Pepper Shrimp (no shell) and Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, hands down (we've tried up & down SD). Whenever we fly in from DFW, we always take a few plates/pans of each to eat at home. Reheating in Air Fryer- 4 mins at 400° tastes just like dine in. Call ahead, pickup for quickest service- never more than 10 mins & that includes up to Medium Sized catering tray. Customer service is nil, there's somewhat of a language barrier but we muddle thru just fine to get our to go plates/pans & our food is always ready super quick.

    Peeled salt and pepper shrimp and bbq pork noodles

    Great food huge portions but definitely a little pricey. I ordered the bbq pork noodles and the peeled salt and pepper shrimp and I got a free small side of plain fried rice on the side for $35.

    Full view from the parking lot
    VICTORIA C.

    Did an online order for delivery today through their website. Delivery fee of $6.98 was actually better than using any of these deliver apps. Rather pay the Delivery fee for quality & all the good was great as usual. The bagged our broccoli beef due to avoid the leakage of the sauce. Unfortunately it did leak but not all over everything else. And once place on the counter ot was all over my counter. No big deal. Everything was perfectly packaged fresh & not cold. I enjoy panda house &usually pick up but today just wasn't feeling like driving. I'm truly happy they survived the pandemic shutdown & continued to thrive. Definitely recommend to many.

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    27 days ago

    Love the salt and pepper wings. The service could be better but the whole place itself is good

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    2 months ago

    Love this place!! Food is so fresh and delicious. We get it at least once a month. The veggie noodles are my favorite

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    Food and service was very good been going for a long time with my family I would highly recommend to any locals to check out this gem.

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    Food is always great try the salted pepper wings yummy and salted pepper fish delicious

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    Always a great experience . Quick and easy to order. Workers are very nice. Ver quiet atmosphere

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    Great food, it is hole in the wall, but food is up to par. We come for salt n pepper wings, and lunch combos

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    Really good food and a good amount for the price. I've always had a great experience eating here.

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    Golden Bay Asian Food

    Golden Bay Asian Food

    4.5
    (224 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Other than missing veggies from dishes and random charges that appear to be different w each order…read moreof the same item and when you pay for extra and they don't put them in but charge you, the portions are huge and there is no better tasting Chinese food that you can get in the area.

    Guys... I traveled far for this spot. I have a lot to say too... First of all, I never found myself…read morein La Mesa until this place. As usual, i stumbled upon a Tiktok video of a young gentleman who got the crispy beef and salt & pepper shrimp! OMG... I just had to try the shrimp. They didn't have shells so I thought, perfect. Even better. I can pop them in my mouth easily lol. We arrived close to noon on a Saturday. Appeared busy with to go orders being prepped and customers eating but the workers were attentive any way with seating us. There is even outdoor seating, perfect if you want to bring your furbaby. We also were given a small bowl of wonton chips on the house to start. That was nice :) Service was definitely 5/5 for me. The young worker with the glasses was very nice and was quick with everything. I loved that she had the customer's best interest. Without her, we wouldn't have known that we can do the lunch special (I assumed because it was a Saturday, that we couldn't), or that an item not listed on the lunch special menu was included, or that we can sub an additional eggroll for the soup. As if her customer service wasn't already top tier, the girl is fluent in Spanish! We were shocked, but honestly, great to know for those who only speak Spanish, she's got you :) I also wanted to mention that there was somebody's kid hanging out but I thought it was the sweetest thing how he would grab candy from the front and gave them to customers when they were seated. There menu is big! Lots to choose from. We just ordered off their lunch special menu. I actually do not know the time frame for the lunch menu but we came on a Saturday. It was nice that they offered their lunch menu on the weekend. Currently, their lunch special is priced at $14.95. Comes with your choice of Egg Flower Soup or Hot & Sour Soup, Steamed rice or Fried Rice, and an egg roll. However, if you do not want soup, ask for an extra egg roll :) We tried both soups, both were good. Even topped off the soups with the wonton chips they give you. Anyways our order was: Orange Chicken, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and Crispy Beef for the lunch special. Crispy Beef was NOT listed on the lunch special menu however, since I was just going to order an entree of it, the nice waitress asked if we would like it as a the lunch special. Yes, since you cannot beat the price for the amount of food you get. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I will say, though the S&P shrimp is delicious, it leans more on the saltier side. But, your girl will order this over and over as long as I have a good amount of water. I love the flavor regardless, and it is crispy. The crispy beef was crispy and delicious too; great flavor on it. The orange chicken, was exactly how it should be. Order it if that is your go to Chinese food order. Eggrolls were just veggie rolls but honestly, not bad. Perfect veggie rolls actually. I would order these items again. Bottom line, this is now my favorite Chinese restaurant. Lunch Special is the way to go, amazing price. Amazing food. I will be back and I want to try more items off the menu!

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    Kung Pao Chicken and Fried Rice.
    Kung Pao Chicken and Fried Rice.
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    Oodles By The Noodbar

    Oodles By The Noodbar

    4.5
    (280 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I came in person recently with 9 friends. They were able to accommodate us even though we were just…read morewalking in. The woman was super friendly even though it was a little chaotic. At first, she said the order only could be done on 1 bill. And then later she compromised with 2 bills, 5 people per table. That was nice of her! I just had 2 coffees before entering so I decided to skip ordering Thai tea. But they had a large drink menu, of fruit teas and more. My friend had the lychee tea which was very large and looked super refreshing! They also came by often to top off our waters which was nice. To eat, I ordered the $16.99~, Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice. It came with onion, green onion, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and cashews. The carrots were beautifully cut, but a little too crunchy for me to properly enjoy in the stir fry. Everything else was delicious! I think this could definitely be shared between 2-3 people. It was a lot for me, even after a large hike. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. I didn't ask for any spice level, but I think I'd choose mild or medium next time. My friends ordered-- - $12.99, Dirty Fried Chicken: This had a blitz coating of lime, mint, and spices. And it was decorated with thinly sliced green onions with a side of sweet chili sauce. The chicken was hot and plump, not dry, and very much mouthwatering! Would recommend. - $14.99, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed green salad, carrots, and cucumbers with peanut dressing. It reminded me a little of chicken satay~ it smelled and looked incredible. I think I might order it next time, when I want something light and fulfilling after a hike. - $11.99, Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons (6PC): These came out piping hot and when you took a bite they were oozing. It was very creamy and when you dip into the plum sauce it's a delectable bite. A nice appetizer to share with the table. - $16.99-$19.99 (depends on what protein you get), Pad Thai: This proportion was manageable for one person. The restaurant used thin rice noodles, but it didn't clump excessively compared to other restaurants. The prices are what you'd typically see at a Pan-Asian restaurant, a few dollars more than what you'd want to spend. But these kinds of restaurants, in my opinion, are for enjoying with others. So, if you're sharing food and all that-- the price is worth it (esp with the quantity that is given). Next time, I would probably order one of their noodle dishes rather than rice. Oodles by the Noodbar has such a large and diverse menu so I would highly recommend coming in to try them out.

    Experience was fantastic start to finish. Service was quick and friendly. The two women in the…read morefront seemed very busy yet keeping it all together. The restaurant's interior is clean and aesthetic, but very lively and popular. I ordered the mi goreng, which was extremely good and the spice levels don't play. My girlfriend got the garlic noodles which came with a large portion of good quality meat. The avocado cream cheese wontons were soooo good as well. I'm from out of town but I would come back.

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    Trio Pork Over Rice
    Trio Pork Over Rice
    Trio Pork Over Rice

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    Little Thai Kitchen

    Little Thai Kitchen

    4.4
    (184 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll 10/10 - Vegetables taste really…read morefresh and have a good crunch - Nice hint of mint throughout the roll - Shrimp was fresh - Great peanut sauce to pair with the fresh rolls Som Tum(Papaya Salad) Hot 10/10 - Great spice flavor - Nice blend of sour, sweet and savory flavors - Fresh ingredients Pad See Ew 10/10 - Great blend of sweet and savory sauce - Beef was tender and soft - Vegetables are soft and absorbs the sauce nicely Panang Curry 9/10 medium spice - Curry is full of flavor, good balance of savory and sweet - Medium is not too spicy - soft sticky rice Thai Tea 10/10 - The perfect amount of sweetness - Does lean on the sweeter side - Large amount of Thai Mango Sticky Rice 10/10 - fresh cold sweet mango - Sweet condensed milk - Warm soft sticky rice - The right amount of sweetness Found this hidden gem in San Diego and was not disappointed! Went on a Sunday and it was not busy at all but had a steady stream of pickup orders. The food was absolutely amazing and tasted authentic. Every dish left us feeling satisfied and happy. The food came out really fast which was perfect because we're were really hungry. The waiter was very kind and really attentive to our needs. Brought out all our food and everything we needed to enjoy our meal. The atmosphere is very laid back and cozy. It had a mom and pop feeling to it.

    A bit disappointed with our delivery order. Thursday evenings are always busy due to after school…read moreactivities so we tend to go out or order delivery. It was our first time trying this restaurant and unfortunately, I will not return. We ordered a good amount of food. Yellow curry, pad see ew, pad Thai, dumplings and gyoza. I took the first bite of pad see ew and was immediately turned off. It did not look freshly made. The broccoli color was dull and all were mushy. The dish had a very sour taste. Unsure if reheated or just sitting for awhile. The noodles were mushy as well. The pad Thai had a similar taste so both were thrown out. Money wasted. I did enjoy the gyoza and dumplings. Both became my dinner and kids had Mac and cheese. My husband enjoyed the curry. I haven't seen the restaurant before outside of driving by otw to the gym. It's why we chose to order. Although some of the food was edible, I will not go back.

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    Inside the restaurant
    Little Thai Kitchen
    Little Thai Kitchen

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    Phra Ram 9

    Phra Ram 9

    4.3
    (403 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    my favorite local spot-- i come in regularly every thursday or friday, sometimes on an off day--…read morebut they treat me well every time. the ladies working the front are always so kind and sweet. i love it so much i sometimes drop off christmas presents for them! aside from the service, the food is excellent and always to standard. the ingredients are amazing and fresh and i'm always happy when i can have a lunch or dinner from them. their thai tea is sweet and strong- just how i enjoy it. any meat dishes are always juicy, tasty and cooked as asked, and the spice levels are perfect. thank you guys for being my favorite restaurant in the area for the last 4+ years. see you next week!

    I've ordered from here before, but usually just stick to the pad thai which, for the record, is…read moredelicious. This time I branched out and tried the Thai sausage fried rice and the fresh spring rolls for a takeout dinner, and I am so glad I did. They were absolutely right when they said my tummy would be happy. The experience started with a phone call to place my order, and the person who took it was immediately warm and friendly. When I came in to pick everything up, the ladies behind the counter were genuinely enthusiastic, not in a performative way, but in the way that people are when they're truly proud of what they're serving. They guaranteed I'd love it, and they delivered on that promise completely. It's rare to walk into a place and feel that kind of energy -- a team that's happy to be there and happy to feed you. That warmth is just as much a reason to come back as the food itself. And I will absolutely be coming back to keep working my way through the menu.

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    Interior
    Cream Cheese Wonton
    Cream Cheese Wonton
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