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    Panda Restaurant

    3.5 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Curry Chicken
    Chelsey D.

    I always want to support small local businesses, but I cannot recommend this place. For $14.50 I ordered the chicken curry plate with rice. What I received was a plate with liquids (did not taste like curry) with large chunks of bell peppers, onion; a few carrot shavings, and tiny pieces of chicken. I tried to pour some of the liquid out and added some rice- but this was inedible. The liquid sauce was painfully sweet with no spice and just filled the entire container. It is a disappointment because they were kind and helpful on phone and it's at a convenient location.

    Mongolian beef

    Ordered Mongolian beef and got all veggies meat had no flavor. Place is sketchy. I ordered a coke and he pours half of it and kept the other half full of ice and kept the can, I had to ask for it. Don't come it's horrible here. I would give negative stars.

    Orange chicken
    Hanafi M.

    Always a delight. Clean friendly great parking. Try the lunch specials, all under $8.00 with tax. Really delicious selections.

    Menu
    Mick M.

    At first glance, this place doesn't look like much, but the food is GREAT. The Orange Chicken, and Sweet n Sour Pork is the best. The prices are incredibly inexpensive compared to similar restaurants and they have a dinner special that will fill you up for less than $20. They offer an amazing selection of Pho, Vietnamese food, Chinese food, and seafood. You'd be hard pressed to find a better value. They also have ice cold beer. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner if you're looking for a delicious meal at fast food prices.

    Small Shrimp Chow Fun
    Charlotte R.

    All these years in Lemon Grove and I have never tried this restaurant. The food here is fresh and tasty. The chicken chop suey had perfectly cooked veggies that weren't soggy or overly drenched in sauce, and the House Fried Rice did not skimp on the meat. It also looks like they have an extensive lunch menu at a decent price of $7.95 a plate. The owner of the restaurant was very friendly and showed each dish to me to make sure everything was correct before bagging it up. I found out they do deliver but only for $20 minimum and within a mile or so of their location. Finding good Chinese close to home will now save me a trip to Chef China in Casa de Oro, so this was a win for me.

    Salter pepper wings.

    Everything was so good. I never thought this place was so close to me & super bomb. I will be coming back. My son loved it.

    Restaurant
    Sandy R.

    Dinned in, and had the fried chicken, was AMAZING! Customer service was exceptional- we were the only customer.

    Water and condiments
    Maritess C.

    We came here for lunch on Labor Day which we got to choose from a lunch special menu. I used to come here a lot when I worked in Lemon Grove back in the day. The restaurant is small and they replaced those old booths with tables. As we sat down, we got iced waters. I chose the mushroom chicken which was pretty good. Everything was hot and fresh. I got a side of rice, egg roll and the mushroom chicken. It was good. The guy serving us was nice. The only complaint I had was how hot it was inside. Fans were on but that just blew around hot air. I was literally sweating. Parking is limited up front but we parked a little ways away. It literally is located on the corner. I would come back but maybe when the weather gets cooler. It's very uncomfortable to eat fresh hot food when it's hot outside.

    J M.

    Great service and lunch special! Inside the fans were on during a hot afternoon and it was nice. I look forward to returning!

    Chow mien

    I WAS SO Skeptical about trying somewhere new. This didn't disappoint. REALLY GOOD FRESH CHINESE FOOD. 10/10 recommend will be returning.

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    We have eaten here for years, they have excellent food. Highly recommend. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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    Food is great. We just started going there and every dinner was delicious. We will continue on going. Thank you

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    Hole in a wall, went inside and ordered some food. Ate it and I have been back more than 5 times for lunch so far.

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    Wei Wei Asian Express - San Diego - Mongolian Beef, Fried Rice, 12 Salt and Pepper Wings, Cream Cheese Wonton

    Wei Wei Asian Express - San Diego

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
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    TL;DR It's really good. Go here…read more -------------- I came here after a friend recommended it when I told them I was coming down to San Diego for a day trip during my spring break from school in Orange County. I was born and raised in LA, so I've had a lot of Chinese food growing up, and I wasn't expecting to be this surprised--but I really was. I ordered the black bean eggplant and the salt and pepper chicken wings. The wings are what they're known for, but I have to start with the eggplant because it completely caught me off guard. It wasn't mushy at all--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and coated in sauce without losing its texture. Every bite had depth and balance, not just saltiness. I actually meant to start with the wings, but the eggplant was so good I ended up eating half of it before even getting to them. By that point I was already getting full, but I still made sure to finish the wings--and I'm honestly excited to take the rest of the eggplant home as leftovers. By the time I got to the wings, I understood why they're popular--crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying--but what stood out to me was how both dishes complemented each other. One rich and layered, the other crisp and bright. I never got tired of eating, which honestly says a lot. I even told the staff how much I enjoyed the food and they thought I was joking, but I meant every word in saying I thought it was comparable, if not better then the food I've had in Chinatown in LA. Really glad I came here and the next time I have a chance to come back down to SD I definitely will come back here and that's not negotiable for me

    Stay away from this place, seriously do NOT believe the positive reviews. We ordered on a…read morerecommendation from other people and some goofball online. Well, let me tell you. This place is NOT worth the high rating it has. We ordered the Fried Green Beans, they were cooked in oil that was obviously not to temperature. Too greasy for consumption. To make it worse? They were drowned in salt! The Crispy Beef was nothing but thick dough with no beef inside. To add insult to injury it was BURNED so badly that all you could smell was burnt dough and taste burned dough. Hardly any sauce on it as well. The Shrimp Fried Rice should have just been plain white rice for how bland it was. The Vegetable Chow Mein literally was just a container of salt. Slim noodles and salt, disgusting! We spent so much money and all of this is going right into the garbage. Stay away from this hole! It should be shut down for trying to poison people. Feels like I am going to go blind from the amount of salt I ingested from only a few bites. Gross!!

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    Oodles By The Noodbar

    4.5(272 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    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.

    Highly recommend Oodles. I often get the fresh Salad rolls (the peanut sauce is exceptional.)…read more The service is friendly. The location is quaint but charming. My personal favorite is Dan Dan noodles with extra Dan Dan sauce. Noodles are exquisite and the meat is perfection. My only hang up is the price for the product.

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