Panda Lin — Restaurant in Cedar Rapids

I wouldnt give this place one star even but unfortunately that is the only way to post this review. I called tonight to order dinner for my boyfriend and I. This is our 3rd time attempting this place. The first time was wonderful. Speedy delivery and fantastic food! The second time, I was turned away.. Yes turned away.. Because I wasn't spending enough money for them to make my delivery worth while. The same thing that happened just now. The boy that answered found my address and asked how much my order was. I said well I'm not sure of the grand total... He proceeded to ask how many people it was for. I said 2. He says, "we can't deliver to you, sorry." Long story short. I was informed that 4 miles was too great of distance to drive since I was ordering for 2 and not spending enough money. They NEVER even asked my order!! Either time! Then I was recommended to try back tomorrow night instead as it was also too late in the evening. 3 hours before they close.

Very, very disappointed. The food is good. Pricy but good. But I hope you live right next door with a large family in your house if you plan on giving your money...

Great food. Nice family that owns and runs the place. They went out of their way and called me twice about a request on an online order to make sure they got it right. I asked for no sauce, since most contain gluten/wheat and I have Celiacs Disease. They called and said that "white sauce" was an option. They said it contained cornstarch, salt, ect. so I said sure I'll try that. Made it much better!! I usually just ordered plain steamed veggies and chicken, and the white sauce really improved the flavor. So if you're gluten-free, make sure to ask for NO SOY SAUCE (because it's integral to most dishes) and for "white sauce" to replace whatever it normally contains. It was much appreciated. Lot's of places will not customize like...

The staff is super nice and the food came out quick. I looked at the reviews of this place before we came and everyone seemed to really like it so we thought we would give it a try. I ordered egg drop soup, fried dumplings and orange flavored beef. The soup was scalding hot and I burned my tongue and roof of my mouth. We were the only people to eat in the restaurant so I'm guessing they turn up the temperature so that everything is still hot after delivery. The dumplings were extra fried and just weren't good. The orange flavored beef reminded me of mall court food Chinese. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't good either. Maybe I just ordered wrong or we came on a bad night but I would not try this...