Panda Garden
1041 Brighton Ave,Ste 6, Portland, ME, 04102
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Address :
1041 Brighton Ave,Ste 6
Portland, ME, 04102 - Phone (207) 874-6935
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Evan M.
I think the food is ok. I went there on Christmas eve with my family it was crazy because we had a 2 & 4 year old running around. The service bad ok. Hope I do not have to go again.
(3)Hannah B.
I've been coming here for years growing up and had to come back after visiting Maine for Christmas! Always good- wontons in hot sesame sauce can't be beat and either can the amazing chicken. The staff is always friendly and love when you strike up a conversation. Scorpion bowls aren't bad either :0)
(4)Alcavord S.
The perfect place for Chinese food! It's decked out. Generally great. And. Well. Great! When I entered the area. The flora was great. With 2 aquariums and a waiting seat! Though I doubt you'll need it. The speed of the waiters are great! Immediately. You get crackers and a splendid sauce. I almost got full just eating the crackers they were so good! Then came the egg rolls. Quite good! Especially with the Katsu sauce! It had a spice. But not like "And they call THIS spicy" or "Did I just eat the sun?" It's got quite a kick! And it's addictive! Then came the sweet and sour chicken. The cherries. Spices. And sauce are all a utopia. Period. Plus kids get a ring pop. So families reading. Go here! Go ahead and come! It's perfect!
(5)Rachel D.
Ladies and gentlemen, I've found my favorite Chinese food spot. Alert the media. This restaurant is in one of those strip malls that never quite made their mark. Very odd little spot next to an Aaron's and some other type of rental store that I will probably never go to in my lifetime. Panda Garden is hidden in the back corner of this mall. Upon entering they have over the top extravagant chandeliers and really cool fish tanks, like Chinese restaurants tend to have oddly enough... They were very friendly when they greeted us and sat us down right away. You're given the Chinese food version of salsa and chips or bread and butter - crispy wonton strips with duck sauce. Heaven. I'm just in heaven here. Also free tea - bottomless. Again, heaven. While browsing through their menu you will see that they probably haven't changed their drink prices since the early '90s. You can get a mai tai or other cocktails for around $4.95! Scorpion bowls were also ridiculously affordable. I ordered the cashew chicken - as it is my go to. We also ordered 1 steamed dumpling order to share. The waitress was very friendly and easy to talk to. She was joking around with the table next to us - quite hospitable. When we got our dumpling order we were very pleased. On the Rachel [pork] dumpling scale (0-10) I gave them an 8. Great stuff. Then I got my cashew chicken which is brown and green but the flavors are great and the chicken is cut up into smaller pieces, which I like. My fiance got the general tso's (going on the diet for a Sunday night) and it was quite good. They consider that a "fancy" dish so it comes with a beautiful flower radish and little lettuce garnish. Well cooked and deep fried - the chicken was tender. I've had their hunan chicken too and if you're not afraid of spice - it's fantastic! Then when we finished up they gave us a $4.00 off coupon (why $4 I have no idea but sure I'll take it - great stuff). Also on top of giving us fortune cookies they give all their guests tiny little creme puffs! Heaven just heaven. If you don't like this place after reading my review then you can blame me.
(5)Charlene M.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant of Portland, and I've been to just about all of them. My husband and I went here for one of the first times on Valentine's Day, and they were giving all the women roses! Quite surprising. Food is absolutely delicious and service is great. Definitely recommended checking them out.
(5)Vivian G.
The service is lovely and the food is great it's fairly cheap and close to where I live so it's convenient The waitstaff is lovely and I've never had a bad experience
(5)Christa H.
I had read past reviews and really wanted to go 5 stars...but I can't. The food is okay, not the best Chinese in Portland (as had been described by other reviewers). My main reason for not rating them higher is the price. Panda Garden is more expensive than other Chinese restaurants in the area, so I was expecting the food to be high quality and to get a ton of it. Neither of those things happened. I had watched a documentary on General Tso's chicken and had a hankering so that's what I ordered. I felt like for the $13.95 I spent on it, I would enjoy it more. I'll probably be back though to have a sit down meal at some point since this experience is based on takeout. It's sort of close to my house which gives me more Chinese food options, but I was underwhelmed.
(3)Craig W.
I have been eating at Panda Garden at least once a month for over 15 years and I have never been disappointed. The food is fantastic and always great service.
(5)A R.
Now, here's a Chinese restaurant in Portland that I can recommend. I grew up in the New York area, and this place lives up to the standards I was used to. The vegetable dumplings are great, and the sauce is so good you'll want to save the rest. The chicken with eggplant is scrumptious. This place is out of the way if you live in downtown Portland, but it's worth the trip. It's nothing extraordinary by New York standards, but it's one of the best Chinese restaurants in Portland. Bonus: The people there are very friendly.
(4)Liz K.
American-style Chinese food at its best in Portland. My family has been coming here for years, including our annual outing for Chinese food on Christmas. Best pan-fried dumplings I've ever had (I even like them better than the authentic ones served at dumpling houses in Chinatown), and the wonton soup is also a favorite. They have a full bar (complete with the requisite Scorpion Bowl). The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall off Brighton Ave, and admittedly the decor is kitschy, so if you're looking for somewhere hip you'd better venture on downtown. They offer call-ahead for takeout, which is convenient if you're picking up dinner on the way home.
(5)Pao T.
This is a hidden Gem in a cove of small businesses. It was amazing to wander into this place. From outside looking in, it seemed like a store that had been closed or some sort of management business, but don't' be fooled. Once I realized it was a restaurant, as I walked in, it seemed like a typical and normal Chinese restaurant with a rude host (although this is common within Chinese cultures as they see it as being more direct). Well, this was my second mistake. I was seated and I was immediately offered a bowl of these fried crouton looking chips with duck sauce, a pitcher of tea, and a cup of ice water. So this was a given without even ordering food. This was great since I was really hungry coming in and could eat instantaneously after being seated. Although the menu was a bit confusing, the portions that the food came in was awesome! I had a really good time eating everything and stuffing my face! I will definitely come back and try more food. GREAT FOOD for REALLY low price. I'd advise to come hungry :)
(5)Abbie M.
Absolutely the best Chinese food around. Not greasy, huge portions for the money, and delicious food every time. Two thumbs up!
(5)Amy C.
Every time I'm in Maine I make sure I stop in here for lunch. Good price and a lot of choices. I had garlic shrimp and vegetables with fried rice today. Really good. Try their house wonton soup, it has seafood in it.
(4)Ivan H.
Best Chinese so far since moving to Portland! Family owned and operated. Fast and friendly!
(5)Heather G.
Panda Garden is the best Chinese food you will find in Maine. They have a great atmosphere & friendly staff. Get the wonton soup, vegetable fried rice & sesame chicken. So good & fresh. Don't let the location fool you & look to find it.
(5)Raymond L.
Panda Garden.... where to start? It was amazing! I love it so much!! Food taste very fresh. Panda Garden is the best Chinese restaurant in the state of Maine. The atmosphere is nice very open but exclusive at the same time. Its open, but you can eat without feeling like people are staring at you... The staff is very nice and kind going out of there way for my table. They gave us free drinks!! The service is very quick we did not have to wait long at all. We got our food in about 10-20 minutes tops! It didn't even seem like it though because the waiter was engaging. The food is fresh! Its no fake!! I recommend the orange chicken and fried scallop! Try it all its very good and you will want to come back again and again and AGAIN! Enjoy your meal promise you will love it!!
(5)Crystal J.
Food was way overpriced for super mediocre food. Who uses dark meat for orange chicken for 15$? No way! They were nice enough to take it off the bill, but I'm giving one star to balance out the four it already has. Sauces were way too heavy (thicker then molasses) Tea was cold. Service was okay at first and then non existant. I'd prefer panda express. Oh the drinks were strong though!
(1)Charlie N.
Very hot and fresh food, but the waitress was very rude. We went for lunch; portion size could have been a little larger, but again, the food was hot and fresh. I'll go back for sure
(4)Toby C.
Our neighbors in Pine Point, Cindy and Joel go here all the time and love it! Last summer I went with them without my husband. Food was the best and I am picky and a foodie! This past May, Joe and I went on a rainy dismal day for lunch! Food and service incredible! This past Friday night, all 4 of us went together and it was spectacular. We got 2 separate checks only because Joe and I were taking extra food home. After having 2 very good,strong Mai Tai's. we had everything boxed up as our neighbors did! They came out to bring some leftovers to them but got ready to leave and could not find our bag of great food anywhere! So the manager/owner came over and was so taken aback that he had smaller orders made for us to take home. Long story short, having a buzz , I had put it down by my chair automatically and when getting up panicked when I saw it was right there. Joe said for me to leave it there but I was so embarrassed that I tried to sneak it out and leave it in their foyer! Then went back in to say what a great meal we had and got just a nod and thank you. I told them i would write a review on yelp too. Went to go find Joel, Cindy and my husband 2 minutes later and the bag of food was gone! They must have seen what I did. Anyway, mortified I gave my neighbors money the following day to give to them when they go back to Panda Garden. They are regulars and friendly with the owner. Don't want the owner to wonder what kind of friends they have that would order extra food for free! Next time we go, we will apologize. Love that place from decor to food and service. If in the Portland area it is a must try!
(5)Lily B.
I've been going here since I was little and it's always been a special treat since my family very rarely gets take out or goes out to eat. I get the chicken and broccoli every time and it's always absolutely delicious, haven't been able to find it nearly as good anywhere else. My family members always get different stuff and are always very pleased as well. So good I crave it when I'm away at college. Perhaps just because it's my special but I love it here!
(5)Mean-Jean D.
I've been searching for Chinese food like this for four years since moving to Portland. Very impressed! Friendly staff, efficient service and awesome food! Definitely a new favorite!
(5)Jessica Y.
Panda Garden has been our favorite Chinese restaurant in the Portland area for many years. Great, consistent food. Perfect service. A great family restaurant.
(5)Frankee C.
Great! Great portions, the sesame chicken is by far the best around.
(5)Pieto J.
It was ok. I'd go back but onlt because I just haven't found anything decent since Oriental table closed I got the kung pao. A previos reviewer scared me off the spicey factor but thst was a mistsake for me. Despite visible peppers it was mild. I judge most Chinese of this species (americanized) by their hot and sour soup. Too sour snd lacking flavor for me. I'll try wonton next time. PS:They will not honor the 50% off 2nd entre from yelp. Not sure why bit didn't want to make a stink.
(2)Eliza M.
It saddens me to write this, because I have this special little place in my heart for Panda Garden. I used to go there all the time when I was a kid (before music lessons and gymnastics practice.... what a geek). I went back with a friend and it just wasn't as tasty as I remember. Maybe my standards have gone up? Maybe my previous views were just the excitement of going out to eat at the age of 7? Who knows. The wonton soup is great - as is the hot and sour. My meal (ginger chicken) wasn't great, but it is a good deal ($6.75 for lunch with a soup and appetizer of the day) at lunch time. My friend got amazing chicken that wasn't totally amazing... I think when I was little, this was the place to find great Chinese food. Now I'm on a quest to find some better Chinese in Portland... Oh - and $1.75 Shipyard's. Seriously - that's an amazing deal. So, eh - I have had better.
(2)Carlos A.
Went to eat the lo mein which was ok and I also ordered the chicken wings which was small and under cooked (still had blood inside) but the one thing that really grossed me out and made me lose my appetite was when I went to the bathroom and the waiter was in the there used the bathroom and walked out without washing his hands.
(1)Rick B.
When I worked on Forest Avenue in the early 90s my boss would take us here for sales meetings and the food was always good. We had a great meal last night, reasonably priced and the Hunan Pork was excellent. Our waiter kept my water glass filled, which I should take for granted, but sadly is lacking in so many restaurants that I eat at. The clincher was how well my 4 year old princess was treated with little freebies and attention that made her night. Great job, Panda Garden, we will be back.
(4)Melissa T.
Eh, it's a little out of way but since I've yet to really find a decent Americanized Chinese place I decided to make the trip out. It's your typical old fashioned place but their General Tse's Chicken indeed wasn't bad. I loved that the white rice which accompanied it was nice and fluffy. Disappointed with their crab rangoons though. Very runny thus making the shell soggy. I had the hot and sour soup and the boyfriend had the wonton. I think my soup could've been a tad bit more sour and "thicker." My boyfriend really enjoyed their wontons. Overall, not a bad experience. It definitely gives you that fix when you're just craving some comfort Americanized Chinese.
(3)Sanford F.
If you like General Tso's Chicken, this is the place to go. Their Won Ton soup is pretty good too. Not much atmosphere, but what do you expect. Very reasonable prices, especially at noon.
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