Chinese Restaurants: Panda Restaurant
Address: 30 W Angela St (between 1st St & Main St) Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tele: (925) 484-4880
Website: www.pandapleasanton.com
Home Food Delivery Service: No
Food Take out: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Parking: Street, Private Lot
Attire: Casual
Good for Groups: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Review:
Stopped by for some take out the other night. Watching the A’s game with nachos, again, just wasn’t going to cut it. We ordered the Hong Kong chicken, veggie chow mein (not listed as part of the menu but they can make it for you) and spring rolls. The hong kong chicken is similar to orange chicken but with peas and carrots and a better kick. Chow mein was decent but I think it over cooked a little on the car ride home. Spring rolls were a little oily but still crispy when we got home. It was a little out of the way to drive for chinese but still worth it.
1. If you go here with an open mind, it’s almost a sure bet that you’ll end up enjoying your meal here.
2. Explanation: the decor is… old and outdated; stereotypical Chinese circa 1970s. Depending on the time you go (ie early dinner), it might appear empty (but they do a lot of take out). Authenticity? No. But then again, how many Chinese restaurants are “authentic”? Most Americans don’t know what authentic Chinese food is and many wouldn’t like it anyway.
3. With the above being said, if you simply want to have good tasting food, very freshly prepared, at a decent price, via very friendly staff, then just trust most of the folks who’ve positively reviewed this place; yes, it is a definite no brainer for good Chinese food. Enjoy.