Panda Noodles — Restaurant in Greeley

This restaurant was recommended to us by some friends, and we loved it. We went on a Saturday night, it was delicious, comfortable, and quiet. We started with egg drop and hot N sour soup. Both were simple and very good. My kids had seconds of the egg drop soup even after they ate their meals. The menu is extensive and diverse. Lots more choices than typical take-out Chinese. The food was made fresh and served family style so that we could all share the delicious main dishes. We ordered the Sesame chicken, the Mongolian Triple delight, fried rice, steamed rice, and the chicken low mien. It was on the table, piping hot and ready in minutes. I really enjoyed how many vegetates were in the low mien and the Mongolian delight. Often low mien is greasy noodles and stubs of cabbage. At Panda Noodles it is almost 25 percent veggies, not greasy or cold (like when I get takeout). The sauces were thick, rich and satisfying, not thinned out and drippy. There was plenty to eat and take home at less than $10.00 per person. The waiter we had is probably a teen-age family member and though he seemed to be training he was quiet, kind and helpful. Overall, this is a step up from $1.50 a scoop places, but just as fast and inexpensive. No lines, no waiting, no fillers. They took out several huge orders while we were there proving that it is crowed pleasing and inexpensive.

Can wait to go...

I went there because I recently moved and I did not have a stove just yet so I decided to place an order. I got the sesame tofu, vegie egg rolls, cream cheese wontons and a mango boba tea.

The food was shaky. I am a vegetarian of 4, almost 5 years, so I have had lots of tofu (and sesame tofu in my time). This was not the best I have had, but it was not bad either. For a quick, cheap and easy meal it is there but it also tastes like it has little flavor/seasonings. I recommend Hunan's, also in Greeley, for tofu that is much more flavorful.

The cheese wontons say cheese, however have crab in them. If you are vegetarian avoid it! I luckily did not take a bite and pulled it apart first but be warned.

The saving grace of the meal was for sure the mango boba tea and the veggie rolls. The veggie rolls were delicious and some of the best I have had and the same goes for the mango boba. Truly both of these things...

I'm not sure why I have put off writing a review for Panda Noodles. Perhaps I have selfishly hoped to keep this place a secret so I can enjoy the best Chinese food in town with zero wait time. Seriously though, this place gets the nod for consistently having the best General Tso's Chicken and Orange Chicken in the area - although everything else I've tried is delicious too! The Lunch Specials served with hot, fresh soups are Perfect, especially on cold days. The friendly staff/owners remember return customers, adding a charming, local flare to the dining experience, making customers feel appreciated. Is Panda Noodles the best kept secret in the Greeley Chinese food scene? Come try and decide...