China Panda — Restaurant in Albany

This location is okay as far as Asian food goes, but there's certainly many better options in nearby cities. Food was relatively dry and somewhat lacked seasoning. Nothing I'd knock the food for, but it doesn't particularly inspire me to come back either.

Prices were fairly reasonable, but I've had cheaper food elsewhere that I felt was more full of taste. The buffet option does allow you to theoretically earn great bang for buck, but I feel you'll want to eat a couple plates of food for that and Chinese food can be rather filling!

Atmosphere felt like I was in a lobby for a medical care center; clean - which is nice - but also bland and sterile feeling. Being brighter and less of an empty white cube would be appreciated. Additional note: being called "China Panda" but having the sign outside say "Panda Buffet" is a little confusing.

Service staff was very quick, friendly, and went the extra mile when members of our party were having difficulty...

First off wow. Good tasting Chinese is so hard to come by in Indiana. This place hits all the spots for great taste customer service and bang for your buck. Idk how they have anything less then 5 star. You know the old saying the worst the outside looks and hole in the wall places the better the food? Well this is it!! Very authentic flair to food. Those who gave it 1 or 3 star because of the buffet, well it is small and there only open a few hours for it for lunch and dinner so I can see why they don't want to put alot of food out just to waste. The dish prices and lunch specials are well worth the money, so idk why anyone would want the...

Went there to have lunch and place was closed, sign on door did not indicate on reopening date update* It's 06/12/2025 and just went after rave reviews from a friend,I was not impressed, food from hot food bar was salty and rice undercooked, and food was not hot like it should, their saving grace was the soup and dessert bar, I wouldn't feed this to a starving stray dog, this food feels like it wasn't made with no love no soul no care, the service was great thought, I'll give it that, but, all in all I...