Panda Cuisine
| Address: | 2358 Nicholasville Rd #115, Lexington, KY 40503, USA |
| Phone: | +1 859-299-9798 |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–10PM |
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Patrick Mahan
Hands down the best, most authentic Chinese food Ive had (outside of my trip to China). Very extensive menu. So extensive it is almost overwhelming. The picture menu helps. The menu descriptions are somewhat hard to follow (broken English). But thats part of what makes this restaurant so great! Try the fire pots! This place will satisfy the most adventurous eater. Some items on the menu may scare away American diners, but everything Ive dared to try is delicious! This is gourmet, Iron Chef-type Chinese food. Very large portions made for sharing. This is an elegant restaurant, not to be confused with the similarly named fast food chain "Panda Express" which ironically is located across the street from Panda Cuisine. Luckily, the amazing food makes up for the spotty service. For spice lovers this place can bring the heat! Try chicken with hot peppers, five flavor fish, fish hot pot, beef hot pot with cabbage. Inside this restaurant, Americans may feel like they are dining in a foreign country, which is a compliment! This place is the real deal. Absolutely authentic. A must try!
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Tony Stewart
Wow, Just Wow! I spent two months in China in 2000, and have traveled the world extensively. If I stay anyplace for longer than a couple of days, I will eventually get around to trying their local Chinese restaurants. Yes, its my favorite food! To get to the point, I have been to many Chinatowns throughout the world: London, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Mexico City. My point in providing the history is to emphasize that I have eaten alot of Chinese food from practically everywhere! I am simply blown away how great Panda Cuisines food is! Better food than alot the places I mentioned. Wow, I cant believe that I can eat these authentic Chinese dishes here in Central Kentucky! Honestly, I had never even heard of Panda Cuisine until a few days ago, and I am so glad to have found this place, I plan to be a regular customer from now on. Go here and enjoy their amazing food.
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Shifu Careaga
This is the only Chinese restaurant I now use; and refer my patients to for herbal meals. The Mongolian Beef is literally the best Chinese dish I have ever had and Ive been to 5 Chinatowns and all throughout Southern California. The prices are - trust me - fantastic for being authentic cuisine. Plus they have KY Ale Bourbon Barrel! On Sunday is Dim Sum. And you can order a family dinner for under $20, I mean its unreal. Do not go to Panda Express that is a travesty. I study Chinese culture, medicine, marital arts, and language and you can take my word for it. If there is any language barrier issues, ask for Grace and tell them the acupuncturist sent you. Peace.
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Joshua Chavers
1st they have American Chinese buffet food which is not real Chinese food. Sushi is from Japan yall two different countries who very much have two different cultures. The so called Chinese food which is really American Chinese food on the Buffet is best Ive had in Lexington. They also have very real Chinese dishes that you can order to eat real Chinese food for yourself or with your Chinese friends. They have always been very nice to myself, wife and our friends. I have been to China myself and ate real Chinese food. Also my wife is from China, so when she says its good Chinese food then its good Chinese food. :)
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Eric Townsend Schmidt
This food is a absolutely amazing. I was invited by Chinese friends, along with friends who have traveled to China. If you have been eating "Americanized" Chinese food your whole life, then you are missing out. Ive been twice: once for the afternoon buffet and one for sit-down dining. Both experiences were excellent. The food is full of flavor and it even is good to look at. Dont be hesitant about trying something new. You will be amazed at what youve been missing and you wont be "hungry an hour later." Im less hesitant to make a trip overseas now if this style of cooking is waiting for me over there.
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A Private User
I ordered delivery of several dishes once I learned the old chef was back. As always, the food was very tasty. Spicy and not oily like some places. I ordered the pork hot pepper paunch and some other dishes. They were excellent. The delivery man was on time, even when he had to call to ask for clarification of directions. He was very polite which was very nice. Excellent place. I cant wait to try eating there again. Price wise was quite good. Everything is between 8-14 bucks depending on what you are getting.
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viviane renot
Being a vegetarian, I ordered a noodle dish with vegetable, they brought me a noodle dish with pork. I asked them to take it back and bring me the correct one. Sure enough, they came back with a vegetable one, but when I started eating, I noticed little pieces of meat in it. When confronted, they admitted that they had taken the meat out of the one they served me first and added vegetables to it!! I could not believe it! Thats it for me. Even though I was a good customer, i would never go back there.
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Ana Zhou
Ive been coming here since freshman year of college and have always loved the food here. But when I was just on the phone ordering a delivery, the receptionist told me that Im gonna have to tip them $3. The tip is actually mandatory!! I was told that theres going to be a charge for the tip. How ridiculous! Seriously since when do restaurants force their customers to tip?
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Kaushik Mukhopadhyay
The best Chinese restaurant in town, and one of the best I have eaten at in the US! The food is always delicious, fresh to order, and you have many authentic options, as well as some Americanized options like General Tsos chicken. The portions are much better than PF changs, and you never have to wait around an hour to get seated. Love this place.
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李学斌
也许受食材限制的原因，酸菜鱼没有酸菜，酸味是醋调出来的，但也过得去，这里是我来列克星敦一周去的第五家中餐厅，应该最中国话的一家，规模也最大。
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diana andal
The service is really bad. Went in for a buffet lunch recently. Every time i had to call the waitress in order to have the empty plate removed. Waitress came over with disgruntled look. Come on, you get paid for your service. It is your job, not something you do a favor for me for free.
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Chris Rosenthal
This place is great. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. Im not a big buffet fan and found theirs decent. Everything Ive had on the menu is incredible. I normally would never post a review anywhere, but it is good enough for me to feel compelled to give them credit. Delicious.
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Sheldon Imperio
IIve been to a tonne of Chinese restaurants in my life and Panda is hands down the best Ive ever been to. Quality ingredients, cooked with great skill, served warm, not too greasy. Service was fast and friendly during weekday lunch. Also great vegan/vegetarian options
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Samantha Jean Moore
Excellent authentic Chinese food. I expected this to be like Panda Express but its DIFFERENT! Very high quality food, flavorful meat and fresh vegetables. The buffet is pretty good, but I recommend the pork hot pot! Very delicious and filling. Ill be going back!
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Olga Lekhkobyt
There no food and really high price I payed 20$ for one person and I feel really sick after IM NEVER COMING BACK THERE its NASTY. Online it said there will be sushi and other Sea foods. And the dishes are not sanitized and forks are not washed good
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A Private User
Not only is the Chinese food as good as any to be found on the East or West Coast, but the proprietor and the staff are exceptionally welcoming and accommodating! Very much worth the trip to their new location on Nicholasville Road.
