Panko was a nice spot for dinner, we enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant- there was a DJ, low lighting, the music was loud but not so loud we couldn't easily have a conversation. Decor and bathrooms were nice. Service was great. The food was very good- I enjoyed the starter we got: Tiradito Nikkei- it wasn't at all what I was expecting for a ceviche but it was delicious nonetheless. I got the salmon entree and it was fantastic- I inhaled it. My boyfriend got the sirloin dish and it came out veeeery rare (he ordered medium rare). We could have asked them to cook it more, so no harm there, but the meat was very chewy so he didn't enjoy his meal as much. I got a pisco mule and that was delicious, I love the cups and plates they use- very aesthetic. Would come back, but I do prefer the restaurant Yunta a bit more for the same type of food and atmosphere. read more

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I love salmon and pasta. They have both, but not a salmon pasta dish. Luckily they allowed me to substitute salmon into the Alfredo dish I got. It was pretty good. I think the sauce was a little bit over seasoned but overall the dish was good. The ambiance of the the place is really nice. Dim lighting, darker decor. Definitely a great spot for date night. My only suggestion would be to space the smaller tables out more. It's very tight. The service was good too. I didn't like the first spot we were sat at & upon asking, they moved us without issue. So I appreciate that consideration. I only got a pic of my meal, but we also had appetizers that were good too. read more

Panko - Salmon Alfredo with mushrooms - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I enjoyed our meal here. Very unique menu items and definitely worth a try. If I can recommend one thing: ask for the house-made hot sauce. We got it at the end and I instantly regretted not having it throughout the meal. It's awesome. I told our server she should recommend that to everyone right from the start. It elevates everything. I love Lomo Saltado, and got it off the brunch menu. The Beef and egg were on point. Not as excited about the bean and rice base instead of french fries, as it was a bit bland. With the hot sauce though it's actually very good. The Peruvian Seafood Stew was the best dish. Similar to paella, and really darn good. Loved it. (did I mention the hot sauce will elevate it?) Fettucine Panko was fine, nothing special to note. and the salmon nigiri can be skipped. The flavoring was bland and seemed to take away from the salmon itself. I'd have preferred it plain with wasabi, unfortunately. All in all I liked the cool ambiance and decor and enjoyed the meal. read more

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I have traveled to Peru several times and it's my favorite cuisine. I'm new to CLT and I'm not sure why there are so many live DJ sets at these Peruvian restaurants here it really detracts from the quality and experience of the food. The staff is very knowledgeable about the ingredients and taste profiles. We had mostly sushi and some appetizers but the Panko causa and Niko roll are incredible! I wish the ambience could improve and they could provide a more relaxing experience instead of blasting loud dj mixes. read more

Panko - Panko Causa - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Really enjoyed our dinner here! We sat on the patio which was lovely. They also start you out with complimentary plantain chips and the most delicious dip. The one thing I didn't love is that all of their sushi rolls have cream cheese in it. They said they could modify, but I don't actually think they did. It was still a tasty roll, just not my preference in sushi! We split the following for a table of 2 and were satisfied: - kimchi shrimp - delicious. Think bang bang shrimp. Super tasty! - panko causa - very unique dish. The passionfrui milk it's sitting in is absolutely delicious. The potato is a little bland, but it was still enjoyable and fun to try. - passion nigiri - loved the passion fruit / mango / ginger combo. Super fresh!! - Niko roll - a little creamy for my "sushi preference," but the flavor was awesome. The Parmesan was subtle but a fun add! Would be interested to come back and try the cocktail menu and more plates. Definitely a good place to share dishes and try a bite of everything. read more

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I enjoyed my meal here for the most part! Our server (I don't recall his name) was a bit rude but could have just been having a bad night. The food came out quickly, and the tuna sashimi was excellent, as was the garlic butter seafood appetizer. I enjoyed the steak, though the potato puree was cold and portion sizes were inconsistent (3/4 people in my party ordered the steak). To drink I ordered a glass of Lambrusco which was served warm -not my preference as this is a sparkling wine and should be served chilled. The Peruvian custard was fine, just not my taste as it was extremely sweet. I don't have anything to compare to though. I enjoyed the restaurants ambience but I think they should pay more attention to the food and less on the over the top decorations and presentation. read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. I placed an online order for pickup and waited until the expected ready time before going to the restaurant. When I arrived, I was told they hadn't even started preparing my order yet and was asked to come back in 15 minutes. I returned 15 minutes later, only to be told again that they still had not started preparing the meal. At that point, I canceled the order. I had already waited beyond the promised pickup time, only to find out my order hadn't even been started. To make matters worse, it has now been seven days since I canceled the order, and I still have not received my refund. This was a complete failure from start to finish--poor communication, no regard for the customer's time, and now a delayed refund. Since my experience I've worked with management to get my refund properly processed, a valid explanation for all of it, a kind apology, and an offer to come back and try a meal on them. Looking forward to the do-over. read more

Panko is wonderful! The environment is welcoming. The water cups were always filled. Food and drinks came out in the perfect amount of time. The dishes are beautifully plated. The food was flavorful and portioned as expected. I love the music they play here! The whole atmosphere is perfect for date night, dinner with friends, etc. read more

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A sucker for Peruvian food here...and any day or time. We were so happy with Panko in NoDa! The service excellent, food presentation and taste very unique, and ambiance cosy! The 'Shells On Fire' and a Pisco Sour were my top favs. But the sushi is really good, they have some awesome rolls. And I absolutely love the plates they serve on, heavy stone granite. Took some cool videos as well that you can go check out on Insta - @foodievida I think this one will be a keeper in the Charlotte food scene! read more

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Went here this past weekend for a birthday/date night, and the experience was amazing start to finish. Our server Harold made sure that we had a great time and provided us with incredible service and recommendations. I was going to order the pisco sour, and he recommended adding passion fruit - it was delicious! It was so hard to choose what to order since it all looked so good. The kimchi shrimp was amazing as a starter, and our meals (fettucini panko and picanha) were both great. Definitely will be going back again! read more

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Came here for a small birthday dinner and everything was a 10/10! The vibes, the servers, the drinks, the food and the decor -- no complaints! The Kimchi Shrimp is a man absolute must but everything was delicious read more

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This was an incredible place from tip to toe We were lucky to call for reservation that night and they did (after a small payment that later went to our check, which is fair) The cocktails were on another level. Worth going just to try them all out. Food wise the ceviches were amazing. Would love to go again. There was a dj playing some kind of EDM but not noisy enough were you had to tell 100% recommended read more

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Very cool new concept in Noda with a wide selection of seafood, poultry and beef dishes. It was very delicious. A somewhat limited cocktail menu, however they have a full bar and can make any drink upon request. Wonderful decor and the wait staff was very friendly. I'll be back to try a few different things. read more

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I LOVE Peruvian food so I was super excited to see Panko was opening this week. I immediately got a reservation as soon as they were available, and off we went. Unfortunately it just wasn't for me and I don't plan on going back. It really comes down to a few things - menu, atmosphere, and drinks. To sum it up, it felt more like club food than a refined restaurant, the drinks were overly sweet, and there's a neon flashing pyramid/triangle in the middle of the dining room. "Immature" is probably too harsh, but it feels like it's targeted to a college age crowd that's wowed by faux luxury. The amount of cream cheese on the menu was surprising lol. The best thing about our experience was the service - our server was incredibly nice and friendly, she was enthusiastic about the dishes and treated us extremely well. We started with the Shells on Fire and the Loin Bonbons. The Shells on Fire was a good start, the seafood and sauce all tasted great. The Loin Bonbons didn't really do much for me, they were fine. The "house" cocktail lineup was also a little cringy - all of them basically included syrup and juice, and they were served in specialty mugs/cups that added to the campiness of it all. I can see what they were going for, but (in my opinion) the decision makers lack sophistication and taste. It felt touristy. Next came the Lomo Saltado, and unfortunately the beef was tough and overcooked even though we requested medium-rare. The sauce/gravy was nice. My favorite dish by far, and the only dish I would order again was the Evil Eby Niguiri. The prawns and sauce worked extremely well together and it was easily the most refined dish of the night. We also got the Tuna Niguiri but the tuna was a little bland and overall not close to the Evil Eby. We ended with the Flan (Crema Volteada). It was extra dense compared to what I'm used to. I appreciate living in a city that's getting new restaurants and chefs popping up and I'm glad Panko is here. But if you're looking for the best Peruvian food in Charlotte, I highly recommend Yunta and La Lima. They're still some of the best restaurants Charlotte has to offer. read more

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Really delicious offerings here. I loved the Inca Mixed Ceviche - fresh flavor and beautiful presentation. The tuna nigiri was served with a pico on top and flavorful sauce. I liked the atmosphere, but did find it loud and the flashing DJ booth to be a lot for a 6:15 reservation (would have expected that a bit later in the evening.) Margaritas were good, but other cocktail offerings were pricey and I do wish sangria was available by the glass instead of carafe only. I hope they'll make some updates as they go - maybe some more variety to their rolls to exclude cream cheese as there was only one without it. Great new addition to Noda! read more

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We had a fantastic meal at Panko! The restaurant had a great vibe, the service was very good even though it was a busy Friday night, and both the food and drinks were stellar! I loved how many pisco mix drink options they had, and got a hot wine which was delicious. We got two ceviche dishes to share, and I had the Caribbean seafood rice bowl, and every bite was amazing. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Panko - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

SO GOOD!!!! I've been waiting months for this NoDa Peruvian spot to open, and it was absolutely worth it. Right away, the endless plantain chips and sauce set the tone -- dangerous in the best way. The lemonades are really good, even though they taste nothing like traditional lemonade. Honestly, that works. This place is a mocktail / sober-life sweet spot, and the drink prices are solid. Now the food. The food delivers. I had the Peruvian stew and it was outstanding -- rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. You'd regret not getting it -- my friend did! She ordered the pasta and enjoyed it, though she mentioned it leaned a bit salty. We also tried a sushi roll and it was excellent -- fresh and well balanced. Service was another highlight. The wait staff and management were welcoming, attentive, and clearly care about the experience. The only reason this isn't five stars: a guest was allowed to bring a dog inside and sit down. I'm a dog dad, so I get it -- but in an upscale dining space, it didn't fit the overall vibe or aesthetic. Overall, this is a strong addition to NoDa and a place I'll definitely return to. With a little tighter attention to the atmosphere, this could easily be a five-star spot. read more

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My boyfriend and I tried Panko out Saturday night. We absolutely loved it. I had the Loin Bonbons and Chaufa Rice with chicken. I could have licked the Loin plate clean. It was the best dish I've had in a very long time. The rice was very flavorful too and the left overs heated up well. My boyfriend had the Nigiri Flight and Kimchi Shrimp and he was very pleased with his meal too. We enjoyed the craft cocktails too. Service is pretty fast. I hesitated giving the full five stars due to the DJ. It is a very small space to have a DJ in the front. It made it very difficult to have a conversation. I would not recommend coming here if you are on a first or second date or are trying to catch up with friends. You won't be able to have a conversation over the music. Even with the loud music my boyfriend and I will definitely be back but will likely try to sit outside where it is not as loud. read more

This was my first time dining at Panko, a Peruvian fusion restaurant in Charlotte, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. Although the space is intimate, it never felt crowded or like we were too close to other parties. There were two servers on the floor along with the manager, and all of them stopped by our table to make sure we had everything we needed. It didn't feel overwhelming at all--just very attentive and personal. The servers were extremely knowledgeable about the menu and did a great job explaining what made each dish unique. We started with a shareable drink and the Loin Bonbons, which were a great appetizer. For our entrees, we ordered the Barranquino sirloin and the mushroom risotto with chicken breast. Both dishes were full of flavor. The sirloin was cooked perfectly to order, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and delicious. The mushroom risotto was the best I've had! If you're looking for a great nonalcoholic drink, I highly recommend the pineapple-coconut lemonade--it was refreshing and well-balanced. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning. read more

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The staff and a restaurant is a 10 out of 10 absolutely amazing hands-down. The best vibes that Dj was lit. They were very fast prompt and accurate with every order. Nothing went back. The food was very well. Seasoned taste great service fast. Even the drinks were 10 out of 10 everything came out so fast and I had 23 people they are very attentive and nice and professional.. read more

OMG!!! 10 out of 10!! Everything was sooo good!! Service was great! Eric at the bar took great care of us!! Highly recommended!!! Food fantastic, vibes were vibing!! Oh we had the EBI Furai roll as well! read more

Panko - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My kids and I treated ourselves to an amazing meal at Panko, an Asian/Peruvian restaurant with a fantastic menu! We had some Nigiri and 3 rolls and everything was delicious and fresh! read more

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Good food, the service is questionable. We reserved table three weeks in advance and we got seated at a table in a corner, then we're told we need to move. Not a good first impression. Our server was nice, but not attentive at all. We waited a long time to get waters and cocktails for a restaurant that was maybe 70% full. They brought the wrong dish two separate occasions. They sat another couple at the table that we were originally seated at thirty minutes after us, to have the seat touching our table! Great planning and exceptional customer service (joking). Finally, the ambiance was dark and they turned the lights down so you could only see the DJ booth blinking throughout the meal. You need to do something about that Panko. Now to the good stuff, the food was delicious. We split 5 different plates and everyone was delicious in their own way. The food was good, everything else has room for improvement. read more

Panko - Grilled ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

You cannot get a single bad thing on the menu! Everything we ate was amazing and the team was super attentive. The design of the space was a entire vibe... the spot to be! read more

Panko - Grilled Salmon. Amazing! - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is an amazing place to eat and hang out. Really nice experience. The service was excellent and our food was incredibly good! The drinks weren't lying, I could taste the pisco in my drink. We can't wait to go again. read more

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I had the Niko roll and it was delicious! The place is full of energy, with a DJ. Maybe a little loud for this older person but the patio is quieter. It is great to have an option like this in NoDa! read more

Panko - How's that for some great presentation?! - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food came out in under 10 minutes. Eric my server was amazing and auto on the refills. Sushi was bigger than typical. Still downed about 24 pieces. 4.7/5!!! read more

We are at the bar and had great service. The inside had an elevated style and was setup to have a DJ though none was playing yet. We enjoyed our drinks and food, but I would love to see more vegetarian and vegan options to be able to enjoy with other family members. read more

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it basically feels like they tried to copy yunta, but fell well short. food was good but not great - seems like they are more concerned with presentation & showmanship rather than flavors & execution. save yourself a trip and just visit yunta instead. read more

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Good, Service and ambiance awesome. Skylar my waitress is the best and the manager walked around ensuring the guests were satisfied. The DJ was hot and the music was great. read more

Decent food and good service, I got the al ceviche and my husband got the pulpo, we enjoy the vibe read more

Panko - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was great. Service was great. Ambience and location were nice too. Sushi is not their specialty (it's too dry) but I did enjoy everything else. The ceviche was my favorite and the cocktails are well made. read more

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Awesome experience tonight at Panko. All of the food was so delicious and very friendly service. Great ambience! Will be back, in fact I made my next reservation on my way out! read more

Panko - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a nice addition to the area, my husband and I ordered a few different things to try out. The Eby Furai roll was just ok, the causa was super good and we loved the seafood stew. Portions are on the smaller side but great flavor. Eric who is one of the bartenders was awesome, he was so attentive and courteous. read more

Panko - Chocolate and Lucuma cake - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pisco sours were amazing! We had the Lomo Saltado and Mixed Chaufa Rice. Both were delicious and we enjoyed the atmosphere. Would recommend. read more

Such a great addition to the NODA neighborhood! Panko has unique, delish Peruvian dishes. Everything we tried was amazing. Favorites were the Arancini, the TATA roll, Fettuccini, Fried Rice and Chicken. We tried multiple different drinks which were all fantastic and came in fun glasses. The restaurant is small and gorgeous and the service was great. Thank you to the owner for stopping by and checking on us. We will be back! read more

This place was very flashy but the food was mediocre. I got the NIKO roll and it was not good - super bland and tasted like grocery store sushi. I couldn't finish it. Everyone else at the table did not like theirs (the salad with shrimp had deep fried shrimp which was not disclosed on the menu). The service was fine but didn't really care for the ambiance with the DJ. read more

Great food and really friendly service. The salmon sushi was wonderful, and so was the fish soup. Will definitely be back!

First time in town. Great experience, service, and food. Shout out Harold for taking care of us tonight!

So so yummy--the tuna nigiri changed my LIFE! Harold is the best, he's so knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend! read more