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Panda Inn Pasadena has been completely transformed after the restaurant was rebuilt from the ground up. The refreshed location has a beautiful interior that tells the story of the family behind Panda Express. Panda Inn has familiar dishes like Orange Chicken and Beef & Broccoli but with extra flavor you’d expect from a full sit down restaurant. Restaurant features a bar for drinks, a Japanese sushi bar with limited sushi selection, along with indoor and outdoor seating. Service could be improved as on a Saturday night the staff all seemed frantic and you had to flag down waiters as they weren’t able to check on their tables. The dinner menu is family style that is good to share for 2-3 people if you order a few dishes to share. The lunch menu is suited for individuals with a main entree and soup. Panda built a 4 story parking structure behind the building so bring your parking ticket inside to validate for 3 hours free.

Emily Blumberg

It was our first time dining at Panda Inn tonight, and we had an absolutely incredible experience. I couldn’t wait to write this review! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the gorgeous space, the elegant exterior, the warm lighting, and our beautiful marble-top table, which set the tone for such a special evening. Our server, Alexis, was wonderful, charismatic, knowledgeable, and attentive. She guided us through the menu with great, spot-on, and delicious recommendations. Another highlight was the cocktails. We had the pleasure of meeting Helena, the talented bartender, whose drinks were perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. We enjoyed every dish: the oysters with yuzu foam, crispy crab wontons, hot and sour soup, panda beef, and the spicy eggplant, all bursting with flavor and plated with care. For our first visit, Panda Inn completely exceeded expectations. Everything was flawless, from the food and cocktails to the warm, professional service. We’ll definitely be back!

Jerry Camarillo Photography

A renewed pasadena classic. I hadn’t been in ages. It was good then, but great now. The atmosphere is as good as the food. Most large restaurant spaces this style are noisy and crowded. This has been perfectly designed so that it feels comfortable and inviting. The service is spot on with such attentive staff. The family that brought us Panda Express really honor their commitment to quality food and tradition. I’ll be coming back more often.

Annie Do

Beautiful restaurant with good food and the most amazing service! Bin was our server and gave me the princess treatment on my birthday! 10/10 drinks made at the beautiful bar inside. I had the lychee martini and yuzu drop martini. Delicious and unique drinks! Must try!

Cindy Noriega

EXQUISITE !!! Sleek and modern decor, amazing food and attentive, friendly staff. Love the family style portions! Everything we ordered was nothing short of delicious! **** HIGHLY RECOMMEND ****

+2

Aurora Rueda

Tried many items on the menu. My favorite was the fried pork fried rice. The sweet & sour pork was very crispy. The black tea did not need sugar. Fresh. I will definitely return.

Sam Bawahab

Panda Inn in Pasadena just went through a remodel, and the updated interior looks great.. modern, clean, and welcoming. I went there for dinner with friends and was impressed with both the food and service. The beef salad was packed with flavor, and the cheese wontons were crispy and well prepared. Everything came out quickly, even though the restaurant was busy. Parking in Pasadena is usually a hassle, but luckily there’s a three story parking structure right behind the restaurant. That made things a lot easier. I would recommend making a reservation, especially during dinner hours. The place fills up fast. Even with the crowd, the noise level wasn’t bad at all. We could talk comfortably without having to shout, which made the whole experience more enjoyable. Overall, it’s a great place for a casual dinner with friends or family. Solid food, fast service, and a good atmosphere. I be back.

+9

Nancy Gardea

This place has it all, amazing food, vibes, service and atmosphere. The drink menu is perfectly curated. Tried the Lychee Martini, it was a solid 1st drink choice and super delicious. Then tried the signature Mai tai and Passionfruit margarita, both really delicious but the Mai tai was very strong (husband liked it). All the food was cooked well, seasoned to perfection and our server guided us with recommendations to complement the experience. We were decided on the combination rice and phoenix chicken and undecided on one more to try but I am glad we went with the honey walnut shrimp. It had a nice crisp outside but perfectly cooked inside. Would love to come back to try the sushi because our neighboring table was raving about how it just “melts in your mouth”. Definitely a must try!

+2

Was recently at the Pasadena location . We had a beautiful lunch . And we had the Dine La menu . Excellent service and great birthday celebration.

Was recently at the Pasadena location . We had a beautiful lunch . And we had the Dine La menu . Excellent service and great birthday celebration.

Was recently at the Pasadena location . We had a beautiful lunch . And we had the Dine La menu . Excellent service and great birthday celebration.

The vibes, staff, and food are great! Lincoln, my server was so great and he was always checking in, got me everything quickly, was super nice, and overall great time at Panda Inn! I will be back!

The vibes, staff, and food are great! Lincoln, my server was so great and he was always checking in, got me everything quickly, was super nice, and overall great time at Panda Inn! I will be back!

Good service \nGood food\nNice ambiance \nWe are return customers of 50 years when they opened the first small store front in the mid 70s \nIt's been a fun experience

Delicious and the atmosphere was great here! I've had this spot on my "to try" list and I was not let down

The newly rebuilt Panda Inn is phenomenal! The ambiance is so elevated now and the food as exceptional as always. Lincoln our server was impeccable. He really made our dining experience 10/10!

Tonight, my husband, our friends, and I had dinner at Panda Inn, and we already can't wait to return. The service, food, and ambiance were all a perfect 10/10. A special thank you to David and Will…

Hard to believe this is what started it all. Restaurant atmosphere is on point, with China pottery and intricate design everywhere. If you’ve had honey walnut shrimp or Beijing Beef at a Panda Expres…

Hard to believe this is what started it all. Restaurant atmosphere is on point, with China pottery and intricate design everywhere. If you’ve had honey walnut shrimp or Beijing Beef at a Panda Expr…

Hard to believe this is what started it all. Restaurant atmosphere is on point, with China pottery and intricate design everywhere. If you’ve had honey walnut shrimp or Beijing Beef at a Panda …

Very good food and ambience. Good for meetings or casual get together. Had the Mu Shu pork, cashew Nut Chicken and chicken salads. All very good. Service was good and we were never rushed when w…

Very good food and ambience. Good for meetings or casual get together. Had the Mu Shu pork, cashew Nut Chicken and chicken salads. All very good. Service was good and we were never rushed when…

Very good food and ambience. Good for meetings or casual get together. Had the Mu Shu pork, cashew Nut chicken and chicken salads. All very good. Service was good and we were never rushe…

Very good food and ambience. Good for meetings or casual get together. Had the Mu Shu pork, cashew Nut Chicken and chicken salads. All very good. service was good and we were never rushed when…

I always loved the original location. The food was wonderful and the service was great. This new location is spectacular and is a great Shrine to a legendary restaurant

I always loved the original location. The food was wonderful and the service was great. This new location is spectacular and is a great Shrine to a legendary restaurant

P B

First time visit, a fan of Panda Express and wanted to try the elevated version. The service was excellent, and the ambiance, however felt food was just ok. Ordered the lunch special, honey walnut shrimp $22, orange chicken $18, beef & broccoli $18 comes with egg roll, rice, and soup (egg drop, hot & sour), Requires reservations and no guarantees for booth seating will be a round table instead, outside or bar seating is available.

+1

Michele Shi

Delicious!!! Definitely recommend making a reservation. We had a friday night res, but still took and additional 30 mins to get seated. Food was yummy and like an elevated panda express. Beautiful, clean and massive restaurant

water828

Had a good time with friends. Food was good. We celebrated a friend's birthday. Got a little push back from the manager when I wouldn't let them take my credit card out of my sight. I will go back again.

+6

Henry Gonzales

We ordered panda beef, phoenix chicken, shrimp fried rice, kung pow chicken, pungent shrimp, and steamed rice. All of them tasted great. The steamed rice comes with the meal, which is great! The difference between this panda Inn and the one in Glendale is you can order larger portions at the Glendale location which is unfortunate cause we came to this location with quite an appetite and had to place multiple orders to get the same portion we are used too. All in all, the atmosphere in the restaurant is great and so was the food. We will be back again soon!

+13

Good Service, nice eating atmosphere, familiar food .\nAlthough price is a bit expensive, but it worthwhile!

Panda is the originators of orange chicken so I had to try the OG. There's a parking structure behind Panda that is free with validation. I also recommend making a reservation as it can get pretty …

Panda is the originators of orange chicken so I had to try the OG. There's a parking structure behind Panda that is free with validation. I also recommend making a reservation as it can get pretty …

Oh Panda, I'm writing this review because this is the second time this has happened to me and I'm quite disappointed. Upon making a reservation, I always book a private room since I usually have a …

Good: I tried coming here last year and it was always crowded. Now it isn't so bad. There is a 3 hour validated parking lot in the back.\nThe service and decor is excellent.\n\nBad: the food pretty…

This place is historical. Food were not cheap, but mostly tasted good. Service ok with Ignorance. We had a small dog and decided to take the patio seating. They put us at the far corner. I guess it…

Food is no better than Panda Express! price is outrageous and it is not an authentic Chinese cuisine.

We went to Panda Inn with high expectations, knowing this was the original location, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing. We had a New Year's Day reservation and were seated quickly.…

Plenty of parking outside, Place was sold out due to Christmas but we were able to sit outside ( even that it was raining they had outdoor heaters and worked perfect) \n - the whole process took 10…

Jessica Jeon

I love all Panda Express foods and I’m a huge fan of the chain. Panda Inn was just okay. The restaurant itself was great after the renovations and the service was excellent. However, the food was really below par. I would rather just go to Panda Express tbh. We ordered everything that was supposed to be a specialty item there and it was all too salty. Mapo tofu vegetarian- WAYYYY TOO SALTY and the texture was as if they put too much corn starch in the broth so it was a muted flavor Mongolian beef- where’s the beef? It was basically flavored green onion Clay chicken- the waiter said we NEEDED to get this dish because it was such a specialty item but it tasted like a bland chicken teriyaki… but in a clay bowl Kung Pao shrimp- so salty. I can’t. Shrimp fried rice- solid. This was good! Panda beef- so so so salty and the sauce they put on top had a lot of corn starch so the texture was goopy All in all- wouldn’t pay extra for a less tastier version of Panda Express when you have all of San Gabriel valley and the most amazing Chinese restaurants within a 5-10 mile radius.

The food is alright but the service sucks. Brought out dinner plates 20 minutes apart leaving everyone done eating while the other half barely starts.

The food is alright but the service sucks. Brought out dinner plates 20 minutes apart leaving everyone done eating while the other half barely starts.

The food is alright but the service sucks. Brought out dinner plates 20 minutes apart leaving everyone done eating while the other half barely starts.

Came in on Thursday night around 730 pm parry of 3 was told 30 minutes so we waited and waited there were some other people that came in after us and they knew the front hosts so they got sitteted ri…

Came in on Thursday night around 730 pm parry of 3 was told 30 minutes so we waited and waited there were some other people that came in after us and they knew the front hosts so they got sittete…

We had lunch yesterday and the moment we were seated, our waiter kept asking if we were ready to order and we told her we were waiting for two people. She told us we should order right away because…

The new building and decor have lost the cozy charm they once had. To go order was not ready on time. Although I had been waiting, another customer who came in after me was helped first. Will probabl…

The new building and decor have lost the cozy charm they once had. To go order was not ready on time. Although I had been waiting, another customer who came in after me was helped first. Will proba…

While we love Panda Express, we were very disappointed with the entire service. Yes, the family-style portions are generous, but they were cold by the time they arrived at the table. And the servi…

B M

Very, very disorganized front desk staff. Came here for the first time with a reservation. My party wasn’t even acknowledged when we entered. Front desk staff looked annoyed. It took 32 mins before we got seated and barely got acknowledged the entire time we were waiting. It then took an additional 23 mins before we got our food. It’s clear that they overbooked and are operationally disorganized in general. The restaurant itself was recently renovated from the ground up and does look impressive. But it seems like they didn’t invest enough in their staff training. Food was just ok and not much better than Panda Express, honestly. I’d go to Din Tai Fung if you want great service and great food at this price point. I wouldn’t come back here again. Extremely disappointing experience.