This restaurant is clean and bright. Food is tasty. I like that they have regular or family sized portions of their dishes. Service from our serve was very good and friendly and lived her suggestions for our family dinner. Walnut shrimp, upside down noodles, lo mein, string beans, fried rice, fish with black bean sauce, Mongolian beef, eggplant with tofu--all were delicious. Would definitely come back. They have sushi too! read more

Awesome service everyone was so nice. Food is amazing, new items from Panda express menu, phoenix chicken is top tier. read more

Panda Inn - Phoenix Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Maria is always so kind and helpful with a smile on her face when I come to pick up my take out orders or even come with my family to dine in. The food is yummy, and the interior is clean!!! read more

I haven't been to the Panda Inn in nearly a decade and I sincerely regret it! We just had the most wonderful experience. The food was incredible! Our server Jenn was literally the best! The entire meal was just fantastic! 100% Epic and totally recommend! read more

Panda Inn - Honey Walnut Shrimp, Cashew Chicken, Phoenix Chicken, Fried Rice, Green Beans, Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef and White Rice - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Ok so we accidentally meant to go to the ORIGINAL original "Panda Express" but that was in Pasadena. Fair enough, this gem has been sitting there right on Brand St by the Galleria as a dining option and we never noticed. I was a little in suspense that the food would basically taste like Panda Express only with a bigger bill due but no. It is legit and the best Chinese in LA we have decided. Had to get the classics like orange chicken and pork fried rice, and experiment with upside down noodles. But it was all gourmet. Really good. We will try the Pasadena one on principle, but will be a little more daring with our dish choices. Really had a good time and the staff were very friendly. read more

Food and service were great! Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. The Yuzu Lemon Drops were delicious! read more

Panda Inn - Panda Beef, Kon Pao Chicken, and Pork Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was absolutely delicious- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The place was very clean and well maintained. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

I first have to say I am a fan and long time customer of Panda Inn - my wife and I made reservations to come for Sunday brunch at the newly remodeled Pasadena Location - we were very disappointed when we came in to find out they no longer offer brunch - when I called to make the reservation I was specific about brunch and nothing was said - brunch continues to be featured on social media at Panda Inn- they did apologize for any confusion but didn't offer anything to incentivize us to stay - we left and went to a brunch close by read more

We finally made it back here after 2 years. It was perfect! Just the way I expect quality Chinese food yo be presented. Hot tea is included. We had lunch specials. Broccoli beef and cashew nut chicken. Both excellent and it comes with egg roll and soup & rice. I had hit & sour. It was fantastic! Amber & Connor had egg drop. It was full of egg and corn. Perfect. News flash!!!! They now serve. Fresh sushi here. We had California roll this time so my grandson could have some. We plan to come back and order more sushi choices. Lunch includes a fresh wrapped in foil fortune cookie dipped in white chocolate. So special. The chairs are comfortable and everything is well maintained. The booths are real leather not vinyl. One suggestion my daughter noticed the ceiling pendant lights are dusty and need cleaning. We will be back. This is the best Chinese we've found in Southern CA We ate again last night. Ordering a bunch of appetizers. Soup. Sushi. My daughter had tuna roll and didn't feel well last night and today. We had 2 orders of California roll 3 of us ate with no issues. Must of been an issue with that particular fresh tuna Hopefully a rare occurrence. read more

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I love this place. Food. Drinks. And the whole restaurant is perfect. And I been coming here for years.. The only thing I suggest for the resturant to look and adjust is that they need to keep an eye on there staff. While me and my family are eating and enjoying. I don't think it's necessary for employees to come and vacuum around the empty tables.. kind of gives off like wanting us to leave. That's the reason I out a 3 star review.. you don't do that when ppl are sitting and enjoying there food.. but other then that it's a great and enjoyable place to have dinner with that family. I hope management sees this and works on improving that. read more

Our holiday party at work had some items for us and this was my first experience having Panda Inn. Our options for lunch weren't plentiful but still decent in the shrimp and walnuts, orange chicken, a beef and veg, fried rice, white rice and lo mein. For my plate I opted for the shrimp and orange chicken with white rice and lo mein. Starting at the shrimp, the shrimps are pretty big which is always nice, a little more on the sweet side than I generally like but not terrible. Not something I'd get again personally. The orange chicken had a kick, not a favorite but everyone makes orange chicken differently so I won't hold that against them! The chicken was well cooked but still had some parts there were a bit too tough and overcooked which I do judge and hold against. Especially with other pieces that were perfectly juicy. White rice is white rice, was the perfect complement to any chicken dish. The lo mein I take issue with. While the noodles are well cooked and soft, there was no flavor to them. There's also no vegetables which I've never actually seen with a lo mein/chow mein. I can forgive no veggies but to still not have flavor? That's an unforgivable, even in a quick service setting. The fortune cookies were a nice little treat in that they were coated in chocolate, though as a personal preference I don't care for white chocolate, just not a for me thing but I would bet these are a hit for everyone else. All in all, not much to write home about honestly. Not someplace I'd go to for my own choice but at least I've now had it. read more

Panda Inn, Glendale, food, ambiance and service is wonderful. Love everything, especially Won ton Soup and Walnut Shrimp, but everything is good! read more

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We came to Panda Inn in Glendale twice during our visit to LA in June, and both times were fantastic. The food was great, the service was excellent, and the overall experience made us want to come back (clearly, since we did, ha). Both visits, we were lucky to be helped by Danny, who was absolutely on top of his game (even on a busy Saturday night). He was friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations when we weren't sure what to order during our first visit. Thanks to him, we tried the Crispy Tuna sushi appetizer (not sure of the exact name, but it was so good) and the Honey Walnut Shrimp. I wasn't planning to order that (never been a fan at Panda Express) but Danny said "trust me, you'll love it" and he was right. I ordered it again on our second visit. Another winner was the Crispy Noodle dish. Our six-year-old daughter loved the Chicken Fried Rice, and Danny went out of his way to make her feel special throughout the meal (and after, with an additional fortune cookie). Always great to dine in kid-friendly restaurants! We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area :) read more

The interior is beautifully laid out separately. Service is quick & staff is very pleasant . Food per order is good enough to be shared, a variety of choices to make & the price is reasonable read more

Normally this place is great but not tonight! Either the kitchen did not have enough help or they didn't have enough servers. All of our food was like lukewarm - not hot at all! We were there at 4:45 and didn't get out until 6:30, which is much too long for 3 people to eat. We eat here at least 2 times a month and this was really a disappointment. It was not worth the wait this time. They need to do better. read more

We met friends here for dinner and the food was amazing! The service was outstanding!! The restaurant's atmosphere was classy and clean!! Thanks to our Glendale Ohana for bringing us here! Mahalo Panda Inn! We Hawaiians loved it!! read more

I came here today with 2 of my friends for a new year dinner. We were told there was a 45 minute wait but were called in at 20-25 minutes (no complaints here) The service was great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. We got a decent amount of food for 3 people. She suggested the perfect amount. The food took a while to come but it's mostly because they were busy. The portions were big and definitely more than enough for a group. The ambiance is great for dinners with family and friends. It's a nice restaurant with authentic decor. We got 3 fountain drinks, the hot and sour soup, steamed pork dumplings, chow fun noodles with chicken, honey walnut shrimp, steamed rice and panda beef. Everything was delicious but id say the best thing i had was chow fun noodles with chicken. 20/10. The best part about all of this was how affordable the bill was ($97) If you're in the area and want panda express but more options and restaurant style, this is your place. read more

We've been coming to Panda Inn for years and i never get tired of this place. Our food was cooked to perfection! We got there just before the dinner rush. Which was perfect lol we didn't have to wait long to be seated. Waited a while for the food to come, but it honestly was fine because the food was really good. Tables are pretty close to each other which is a little awkward. read more

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Yelp check-in = 1 free edamame or vegetable egg roll. Our waiter told us it was only 1 per table and not 1 person. One of my daughter's BFF works for Panda, and we have been waiting and wanting to visit their original location. Too bad it is under remodel for their 50th anniversary. So we came to this location instead. Quality/Quantity - Vegetable Egg Roll - Freshly fried, right off the grill. Still temperature hot. Crab Wontons - My daughter really likes this, I wanted more crab in mine... Beef Chow Fun - My daughter's favorite, her go-to dish. Wok Flame Scallops - My favorite dish!! So good, with or without the spicy chili sauce. Honey Walnut Shrimp - You can almost not mess this up. Good cook. Crispy outer skin and tender inside. Orange Chicken - Flavor was good, but I expected larger pieces of chicken...? See picture. Shrimp Garlic Noodles - Generous shrimp, both in size and quantity. But I told my daughter I still make better garlic noodles and I also use size 16 shrimp or larger. Chocolate Covered Fortune Cookies - Nice surprise and treat at the end of the meal. The waiter was generous enough to give my daughter an extra one, too bad she left it in our friend's to-go bag, LOL. 50th anniversary dishes, but we did not try. See picture. Atmosphere - Upscale Panda Inn versus their Panda Express locations. White table clothes and full service. Nice decor throughout, including bathrooms; see pictures. Private room available. Table, booth, or bar seating, etc. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am or noon until 9:30pm or 10pm, see my picture of posted hours. Service - 5 stars, the team continued to keep checking in on us. They also made a mistake on the check, but corrected it when we brought it to their attention. Price - $110 + generous tip. Lower price due to an employee discount. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1983. 2011 = First of many international locations in Mexico City. Currently 2200+ locations. And I believe you are still privately owned! read more

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So this was our first time coming after the menu changes and the redesign. We had their homemade vegetable mini dumplings which do taste like they were made with care. This is an absolute can't miss menu item! Then we had their chicken and corn egg drop soup and it was a warm bowl of comforting goodness. Finally, for the main we tried one of the new menu items and got the short ribs. These had an unexpected but delicious flavor, my only criticism would be that the udon noodles make for a bit of an odd pairing. Service was impeccable as always with my drink getting refilled multiple times throughout the meal and multiple waiters checking in. As for the atmosphere, it's spacious inside and the tables are spread out so even when they are packed it still feels like you are there only with your party. A couple tips, if you need parking there is a garage across the street down the alley that I believe offers the first 60-90min free. Also, I would highly recommend making a reservation as they are usually always packed! read more

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Ordered take out from this place and overall the food was quite good, with good flavor, good seasoning and good flavor. The fried rice was on point and the hot and sour soup was perfect. The three ingredient plate was good and had a good portion of all the proteins. If you are looking at choosing this place for food, it's a great choice and you won't be disappointed. If you order takeout just make sure they give you utensils. Several reviews have shown they consistently don't add utensils for takeout or delivery. read more

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Panda Inn in Glendale absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is elegant but comfortable, perfect for a family dinner or a special night out. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and every dish came out beautifully presented and packed with flavor. Standouts were the Orange Chicken and the sizzling beef--perfectly cooked and not overly sweet or greasy. Portions are generous and great for sharing, which makes the experience even better. read more

We had an amazing dinner for my going away dinner back home. We ordered almost everything off the menu. Everything was perfect. We thought it wouldn't be enough, but we realized by the end it was way too much food but perfect for leftovers. The service was beyond perfect. The gentleman took really good care of our big party, and the decor was fabulous as much as the private room they put us in. read more

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This is my second time coming to this restaurant. I ordered egg fried rice and orange chicken . Food came out quick , service was awesome, and I love the vibe of the restaurant. There was only one thing about the orange chicken that wasn't satisfying, it was hard and tuff to chew . Not sure if I'll be returning back . read more

Panda Inn - Egg fried rice and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

10/17/23 The reviews continue ..... Good looort let's get into it ... This is the Family Place Have been coming to since I was a kid . They have one in Pasadena and Ontario as well . The pasadena one under construction so we came to Glendale. Always great service always great food and drink . Pedro/ Eduardo called both was amazing and checked on us and made sure our drinks were refilled immediately. Now that's service . Food was amazing as usual. Kong pao chix, honey walnut shrimp , steamed green beans , garlic noodles , pork fried rice. Can't go wrong with any of that . Always flavorful and comes out nice and hot . Never a bad bite imo. Love this place. One of the managers from Pasadena works at this one and Knows us well. It was nice to see and catch up . Go and Enjoy . Didn't get but beef and broccoli is awesome and Panda beef is one of my all time favs . I'm drooling now . Can someone send it to reno please!!! Thanks Enjoy !!!!! read more

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Very similar to the regular Panda but more expensive, their chicken katsu smelled insanely bad and we couldn't even finish it. I never recommend this read more

Great food and great staff. Make a reservation if not there will be a wait. The only complaint is that it's freezing at the restaurant. It's not our first time so we knew to bring sweaters and jackets with us. read more

Panda Inn - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Belle was fast and friendly! It was our first time here and we were impressed by how huge the portions are! The experience is cute and the food is satisfying read more

I came here over the weekend with my family for my aunt's bday. It's been a while since we've been to a Panda Inn. We were greeted by our waitress, Mel. She made recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, fried rice and braised short ribs. We also got the dumplings and edamame for appetizers. Definitely recommend the dumplings (which Mel recommended to us) . The pork ones were delicious! Braised ribs were also very good as well as the shrimp. We definitely enjoyed our dining experience there. Mel went above and beyond to make sure everything was great. She carefully noted our allergies and made sure that everything we ordered and prepared correctly. She was very attentive, understanding and an excellent waitress. If you're looking to try it out, definitely recommend the one in Glendale! read more

I work right next to the Panda Inn in Pasadena and love it, so my husband and I tried Panda Inn in Glendale. Very different. We waited at least a 1/2 hour for our wonton soup and after we had finished the rest of our dinner I finally left the table and found someone to just pack it up to go. The main room looks cheaply appointed and the service was not good. Panda has the financial resources to improve the decor and the service. Sharp contrast from the Pasadena Panda Inn. read more

Eduardo provided us with amazing service! He was our waiter, extremely patient, and very attentive with us, constantly filling our water without us even having to ask. The food was really great. My family truly enjoyed the setting, the food, and the service. Our hostess Maria was extremely sweet as well. Great place. Our favorite plates are definitely the Panda Beef, the Honey Walnut Shrimp, and the Phoenix Chicken. Will come again! read more

As always Mel did wonderful service. Special thank you to Mel. She's always nice and helpful hopefully she will always be at panda inn.

We dropped into Panda Inn to grab a quick lunch before seeing a film at the nearby Laemmle Theaters. We hadn't been here since the original building was torn down to construct a new one. The decor inside was nice and modern with clean lines and muted tones. We were quickly seated and ordered some hot tea while we perused the menu. We were delighted to see reasonably priced lunch specials so we chose to go that route! We got the Spicy Eggplant with Tofu and the Gingered Fish with Scallions. Both came with a choice of soup, rice and an egg roll. I opted for the Hot & Sour Soup and it didn't disappoint though I'd prefer it to have less cornstarch thickener. The Eggplant dish was very good and was reminiscent of their Panda Express version. The Gingered Fish was nicely seasoned and moist but as with most fried dishes, the crispy coating quickly becomes soggy when tossed with the sauce prior to serving. Overall, it was a decent meal and the perfect portion size for lunch. Was it the best Chinese lunch I've had? No, but it hit the spot in this situation. read more

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Great food, portion, and look. The meat for the short ribs was super tender! Thanks to Mel for great service. read more

Had a great experience at Panda Inn thanks to our server, Alfredo. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Great service really makes a difference, thank you, Alfredo! read more

Panda Inn - Braised short rib dish - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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Never mind the food... Rude management... Have been a customer of this location for more than 20 years. Won't be back. read more

Food was really good, and Mel was an awesome waitress! The rice pudding was different, but good! With black rice. It's a fancy place.. make a reservation. read more

Panda Inn - Rice pudding with vanilla ice cream. - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

NOT to be confused with the other Panda, good food and service. The Sweet and Pungent Shrimp and Sweet and Sour Chicken is excellent

The apps were super good - crab wontons and the pork dumplings. Their version of the Honey Walnut Shrimp is the best i've ever had. The Crispy Lobster Noodles, which was a Chef's Special, was good too! The place is cozy, very spacious and very clean. The service (Mel was her name) was excellent. She was always very attentive and got all our special requests right. I would definitely recommend and keep coming back. read more

The Panda Inn in Pasadena is still being remodeled so we decided we couldn't take it anymore LOL and went to the Glendale location. Completely remodeled from the ground up! The overall feel is modern. The service is great! And the food is exactly just how we remembered it. Sooo good and mouthwatering! We ordered the honey walnut shrimp and the fish with black bean. We normally order more but didn't want any food to go this time. Highly recommend!! Panda Inn never fails us. Parking situation was very difficult on a Sunday afternoon in Glendale. The lot across the street was $15 (which we thought was pricey) and very hard to find street parking. There is a public parking structure by the movie theater on the next block with first 90 minutes free. SCORE! read more

Panda Inn - Honey walnut shrimp and fish in black bean sauce. Lunch is served!! - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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