Panda Inn

Richard Hercoson

​We had an absolutely phenomenal dinner at Panda Inn in Pasadena. The ambiance is beautiful, especially the striking bar area with its gorgeous backlit art pieces, making it feel like a true upscale dining experience. ​The Food ​Every single dish hit the spot perfectly. What I loved most was how they managed to elevate classic, comforting Chinese dishes—the kind of flavors you might crave from a great bento lunch—into high-quality, less oily, and much cleaner, healthier versions without losing any of the bold flavor. ​The Classics: The Orange Chicken had the perfect crispy-to-sauce ratio, and the Crispy Beef was delightfully sweet and savory. ​The Mains: The Honey Walnut Shrimp was incredibly fresh and paired nicely with melon, and the string beans were perfectly blistered and seasoned. The stone pot rice and savory lion's head meatballs in clay pot were pure comfort food executed at a high level. ​The Rice: Even the fried rice felt light, fluffy, and completely non-greasy. ​Service & Atmosphere ​The service was top-notch—incredibly attentive, welcoming, and fast throughout the night. Our water glasses stayed full, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. ​One Minor Wish ​If I could improve just one tiny detail, it would be the white chocolate-dipped fortune cookie at the end. I would have absolutely loved a dark or milk chocolate version instead to wrap up the meal! ​That minor detail aside, this place is an absolute gem. Excellent food, wonderful staff, and great vibes. We will definitely be back!

Mami Collado

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and fresh everything tasted. Every dish we tried was amazing, including the lo mein, fried rice, potstickers, and especially the sushi. Our server, Lincoln, was incredibly sweet and accommodating, providing excellent service. The restaurant itself was very clean, and the entire staff was friendly. Having a dedicated parking lot was also a great convenience.

K R

Chinese food in another level. Everything was freshly made and exquisite. If you compare to fast food Chinese restaurant, the price will be more than double, but the tastiness of the food is different. If you compare with average Chinese food restaurant, the price is about 1.5 times higher. The quality of the food is higher than most of these "average" restaurant, but I personally don't think that it is worth paying 1.5 times more. There are many good Chinese restaurant in Monterey Park.

Empress_0f_Dreams

OK listen up. If you can you MUST go there. It will be a total different experience from the panda Express. The food was so damn delicious. I will definitely go again! A 3 people meal will be a little over 110.00. The raspberry lemonade is a must have. The sake is a must have! John was the best server.

Praveen Manne

Had a wonderful lunch at Panda Inn in Pasadena today with my kids, and it did not disappoint! We dined in on a Sunday, so the wait was a bit longer than usual, but it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the Mu Shu Wraps, Orange Chicken, and Shrimp Fried Rice everything was delicious and full of flavor. My kids loved it too, which is always a win! The restaurant itself was clean and spacious, making for a comfortable dining experience even with the Sunday crowd. Highly recommend for a family lunch outing. We’ll definitely be back!