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Panda Cuisine
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Hot pots & other fiery Sichuan dishes, as well as wine, distinguish this upscale Chinese restaurant.
Nearby attractions
Malibu Jack's Lexington
2520 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Nearby restaurants
Better Blend - Lexington
2358 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
West Coast Gourmet Pizza
2348 Nicholasville Rd Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40503
Planet Thai
2417 Nicholasville Rd #140, Lexington, KY 40503
IHOP
2380 Norman Ln, Lexington, KY 40503
Tacos El Potro
2300 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
El Rancho Tapatio
144 Burt Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Paisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
2417 Nicholasville Rd Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40503
Jaggers
2350 Norman Ln, Lexington, KY 40503, United States
Jason's Deli
134 Malabu Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
SUSHI BLUE
185 Pasadena Dr #130, Lexington, KY 40503
Nearby hotels
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington University / Medical Center
126 E Lowry Ln, Lexington, KY 40503
Red Roof Inn Lexington South
2651 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center
1953 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Extended Stay America Suites- Lexington - Nicholasville Road
2650 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
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Panda Cuisine

2358 Nicholasville Rd #115, Lexington, KY 40503
4.3(321)$$$$
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Hot pots & other fiery Sichuan dishes, as well as wine, distinguish this upscale Chinese restaurant.

attractions: Malibu Jack's Lexington, restaurants: Better Blend - Lexington, West Coast Gourmet Pizza, Planet Thai, IHOP, Tacos El Potro, El Rancho Tapatio, Paisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, Jaggers, Jason's Deli, SUSHI BLUE
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Phone
(859) 299-9798
Website
pandacuisinelex.com

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Featured dishes

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HOT AND SOUR SOUP
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KUNG PAO CHICKEN
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SESAME CHICKEN
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ORANGE CHICKEN
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SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
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IMPERIAL CHICKEN
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MONGOLIAN BEEF
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GREEN ONION BEEF
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SHRIMP & MUSHROOM FRIED RICE
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LO-MEIN
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SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP
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GARLIC GREEN BEANS
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GENERAL TSO'S TOFU
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SESAME CHICKEN

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Nearby attractions of Panda Cuisine

Malibu Jack's Lexington

Malibu Jack's Lexington

Malibu Jack's Lexington

4.7

(3.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Sat, Dec 20 • 4:30 PM
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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Tue, Dec 16 • 8:30 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Panda Cuisine

Better Blend - Lexington

West Coast Gourmet Pizza

Planet Thai

IHOP

Tacos El Potro

El Rancho Tapatio

Paisano's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Jaggers

Jason's Deli

SUSHI BLUE

Better Blend - Lexington

Better Blend - Lexington

5.0

(209)

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West Coast Gourmet Pizza

West Coast Gourmet Pizza

4.3

(109)

$$

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Planet Thai

Planet Thai

4.3

(391)

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IHOP

IHOP

3.8

(843)

$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Bob SophieaBob Sophiea
Panda Cuisine: A 5-Star Celebration for Lunch in Lexington! Craving the Best Lunch in Lexington? Look no further than Panda Cuisine! Our recent birthday celebration for Eli Mashni turned into a flavor explosion at this fantastic restaurant. Here's why Panda Cuisine deserves a 5-star rating: A Feast for the Senses: The true star of the show was undeniably the food. The General Tso's chicken and chicken dumplings were an absolute revelation. Bursting with fresh, authentic flavors, they left us all speechless. Eli, a self-proclaimed dumpling aficionado, declared them the best he'd ever had, requiring no additional seasoning! While the beef stew offered a unique twist, the chicken dishes stole the show. Sharing the Fun: Panda Cuisine's tables with Lazy Susans were a brilliant touch. Sharing dishes became a fun and interactive experience, fostering a sense of camaraderie amongst our group. Service with a Smile: The service was friendly, efficient, and attentive. The only minor wait was getting seated, but considering our indecisiveness (we bounced around a few restaurants!), it was completely understandable. A Relaxing Escape (Almost): The restaurant itself offered a clean, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere. The only suggestion for improvement would be some background music, as the quietness made conversation a little more open than some might prefer. Quality Over Quantity: For those seeking a weekday buffet, Panda Cuisine only offers it on weekends. However, fear not! The a la carte menu boasts exceptional quality and flavor, making the lack of a buffet a non-issue. The Final Bite: We wholeheartedly recommend Panda Cuisine for your next Lexington lunch adventure. The food is authentic, bursting with flavor, and the quality is consistently impressive. Just keep in mind the limited buffet days if you're planning a visit. So next time you're in Lexington and searching for a delicious and enjoyable lunch experience, look no further than Panda Cuisine! You won't be disappointed.
Daniel TofanDaniel Tofan
Have not been here in a few years and tonight helped remember why: the people. Food is ok, but ordering from the specials menu is not a good idea. Dishes are either too small (a few dumplings with a blob of sauce for 7$), or too expensive (27$ for the mixed meets spicy pot). Food from kids menu is bland. The hot pot mix was pretty good, but this is not Epcot so nothing should cost that much. Chicken imperial is way less tasty than its name suggests. The problem is service. First we had to wait for the big table next to us to get cleaned before having the opportunity to order. Remember, customers before dirty dishes, ok?? Then, no one checks to see if we need anything. Kids' water is served warm and in a tiny cup. A 10 year old needs more water than that. Adults run out of water and no one is there to refill it. The servers were having dinner at a nearby table lol. I went to the bar to ask for water and the girl looked at me like I was an alien. When water finally arrived, the ice had run out, and the refills were not for a full glass. Why do I have to ask for more water? Overall, no reason to eat there, there is plenty of Chinese food available elsewhere. This restaurant needs to learn about being in the service industry. If you do eat there for some reason, forget about tipping. You might leave the place severely dehydrated.
Tou Fue KueTou Fue Kue
This place is probably the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Lexington. The authentic dishes have a picture menu, which really helps with knowing what you'll get. Every dish I've had here has been amazing and rich with flavor. My go to starter dish is the cold cuts of spicy beef and beef tendon; note that it's seasoned with szechuan pepper, which gives a unique spice afterburn in the mouth. If you like szechuan peppers, I also recommend getting the spicy pepper crab dish which is dungeness crab flash fried and then stir fried in szechuan pepper oil, green onions, cilantro, and maybe some other seasonings and herbs I don't recall. The grandma's pork belly is also amazing with its savory brown sauce. The pork belly melts in your mouth with each bite. It's addicting. I was woofing all this food down with such satisfaction. I recommend white rice to go with these dishes, as white rice really let's the flavors of each dish stand out. The food came out decently quick as well. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for more authentic Chinese dishes.
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Panda Cuisine: A 5-Star Celebration for Lunch in Lexington! Craving the Best Lunch in Lexington? Look no further than Panda Cuisine! Our recent birthday celebration for Eli Mashni turned into a flavor explosion at this fantastic restaurant. Here's why Panda Cuisine deserves a 5-star rating: A Feast for the Senses: The true star of the show was undeniably the food. The General Tso's chicken and chicken dumplings were an absolute revelation. Bursting with fresh, authentic flavors, they left us all speechless. Eli, a self-proclaimed dumpling aficionado, declared them the best he'd ever had, requiring no additional seasoning! While the beef stew offered a unique twist, the chicken dishes stole the show. Sharing the Fun: Panda Cuisine's tables with Lazy Susans were a brilliant touch. Sharing dishes became a fun and interactive experience, fostering a sense of camaraderie amongst our group. Service with a Smile: The service was friendly, efficient, and attentive. The only minor wait was getting seated, but considering our indecisiveness (we bounced around a few restaurants!), it was completely understandable. A Relaxing Escape (Almost): The restaurant itself offered a clean, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere. The only suggestion for improvement would be some background music, as the quietness made conversation a little more open than some might prefer. Quality Over Quantity: For those seeking a weekday buffet, Panda Cuisine only offers it on weekends. However, fear not! The a la carte menu boasts exceptional quality and flavor, making the lack of a buffet a non-issue. The Final Bite: We wholeheartedly recommend Panda Cuisine for your next Lexington lunch adventure. The food is authentic, bursting with flavor, and the quality is consistently impressive. Just keep in mind the limited buffet days if you're planning a visit. So next time you're in Lexington and searching for a delicious and enjoyable lunch experience, look no further than Panda Cuisine! You won't be disappointed.
Bob Sophiea

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Have not been here in a few years and tonight helped remember why: the people. Food is ok, but ordering from the specials menu is not a good idea. Dishes are either too small (a few dumplings with a blob of sauce for 7$), or too expensive (27$ for the mixed meets spicy pot). Food from kids menu is bland. The hot pot mix was pretty good, but this is not Epcot so nothing should cost that much. Chicken imperial is way less tasty than its name suggests. The problem is service. First we had to wait for the big table next to us to get cleaned before having the opportunity to order. Remember, customers before dirty dishes, ok?? Then, no one checks to see if we need anything. Kids' water is served warm and in a tiny cup. A 10 year old needs more water than that. Adults run out of water and no one is there to refill it. The servers were having dinner at a nearby table lol. I went to the bar to ask for water and the girl looked at me like I was an alien. When water finally arrived, the ice had run out, and the refills were not for a full glass. Why do I have to ask for more water? Overall, no reason to eat there, there is plenty of Chinese food available elsewhere. This restaurant needs to learn about being in the service industry. If you do eat there for some reason, forget about tipping. You might leave the place severely dehydrated.
Daniel Tofan

Daniel Tofan

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This place is probably the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Lexington. The authentic dishes have a picture menu, which really helps with knowing what you'll get. Every dish I've had here has been amazing and rich with flavor. My go to starter dish is the cold cuts of spicy beef and beef tendon; note that it's seasoned with szechuan pepper, which gives a unique spice afterburn in the mouth. If you like szechuan peppers, I also recommend getting the spicy pepper crab dish which is dungeness crab flash fried and then stir fried in szechuan pepper oil, green onions, cilantro, and maybe some other seasonings and herbs I don't recall. The grandma's pork belly is also amazing with its savory brown sauce. The pork belly melts in your mouth with each bite. It's addicting. I was woofing all this food down with such satisfaction. I recommend white rice to go with these dishes, as white rice really let's the flavors of each dish stand out. The food came out decently quick as well. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for more authentic Chinese dishes.
Tou Fue Kue

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4.3
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2.0
2y

I gave this restaurant a two star rating because it's food is ok. The waiters and waitresses are very friendly and can speak English fairly well. The hygiene is questionable. The owner is terrible. We had a party of 40 plus people. The party room was a storage and not cleaned for the party at all. During the setup, a waiter volunteered to lend a hand to unload a keyboard and guitar amplifier for us. Before he walked out of the door, he fell hard on the floor because the restaurant floor was wet and very slippery. I felt sorry for the poor kid and gave him a $50 tip (in addition to a 30% tip ($150) for the food service). The owner came in 30 minutes later and yelled at us in a very unprofessional and uncivilized way and she shouted that we should be responsible for the kid’s medical bill. We were a group of medical professors, doctors, lawyers, law professors, engineers, corporate executives who gathered there to have an appreciation dinner for the most celebrated US Olympic coach. We didn't argue with her, although it was tempting to let her know that she was fully responsible to keep her restaurant safe. Under Kentucky law, her restaurant and insurance company are fully liable if anyone is injured due to unsafe conditions such as wet floor in her restaurant, irrespective of the identity and conduct of the injured so long as the injured did not recklessly cause his or her injuries.

After the owner's disrespectful and abrupt behavior, we will not go back to this restaurant.

The food is ok based on local standard as there is no authentic Chinese restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. We observed that there is a healthy consumer base for good Chinese food. Therefore, several of us passed that information to owners of authentic Chinese restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC and a few local folks even proposed to finance such an authentic Chinese restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky if those good Chinese restaurants are willing to open one in Lexington. Lets put our figures crossed and hope we will have an authentic and courteous Chinese restaurant...

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5.0
1y

Panda Cuisine: A 5-Star Celebration for Lunch in Lexington! Craving the Best Lunch in Lexington? Look no further than Panda Cuisine! Our recent birthday celebration for Eli Mashni turned into a flavor explosion at this fantastic restaurant. Here's why Panda Cuisine deserves a 5-star rating:

A Feast for the Senses:

The true star of the show was undeniably the food. The General Tso's chicken and chicken dumplings were an absolute revelation. Bursting with fresh, authentic flavors, they left us all speechless. Eli, a self-proclaimed dumpling aficionado, declared them the best he'd ever had, requiring no additional seasoning! While the beef stew offered a unique twist, the chicken dishes stole the show.

Sharing the Fun:

Panda Cuisine's tables with Lazy Susans were a brilliant touch. Sharing dishes became a fun and interactive experience, fostering a sense of camaraderie amongst our group.

Service with a Smile:

The service was friendly, efficient, and attentive. The only minor wait was getting seated, but considering our indecisiveness (we bounced around a few restaurants!), it was completely understandable.

A Relaxing Escape (Almost):

The restaurant itself offered a clean, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere. The only suggestion for improvement would be some background music, as the quietness made conversation a little more open than some might prefer.

Quality Over Quantity:

For those seeking a weekday buffet, Panda Cuisine only offers it on weekends. However, fear not! The a la carte menu boasts exceptional quality and flavor, making the lack of a buffet a non-issue.

The Final Bite:

We wholeheartedly recommend Panda Cuisine for your next Lexington lunch adventure. The food is authentic, bursting with flavor, and the quality is consistently impressive. Just keep in mind the limited buffet days if you're planning a visit.

So next time you're in Lexington and searching for a delicious and enjoyable lunch experience, look no further than Panda Cuisine! You won't be...

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5.0
2y

Alot of people complain when they go to Panda Cuisine expecting your 'typical' Chinese affair; breaded chicken fried and served with a thick, gloopy, sugary sauce with a side of 'fried' rice with tiny peas and carrots and what not, greasy egg roll included. people may be expecting the same Americanized Chinese food that you can find anywhere, in any city, and they all somehow have the exact same menu, dont they? Well not here. While the general tso's and common items here are likely what you may expect, thats only cause thats what sells to people wanting a watered down Chinese food experience like we've all come to expect, and I get that. BUT LET ME SET YOU STRAIGHT; these cats have THE BEST authentic Szechuan. REAL CHINESE FOOD (realest I've ever had). Not the hum-drum I've already described. Amazing flavors you've never even imagined. There may be a couple caveats, even for the adventurous diner, like bones for example; I've eaten here many times and some of the dishes have cuts of chicken with big ol' bones sticking out of it, some people may think they are getting ripped off, or served scrap meats, when in reality this is a traditional preparation and serving of the dish. If you are wanting super-typical Chinese, Id still say go here, cause they do that a little better than your average Chinese joint anyway. BUT, if you are adventurous and want to try some really neat stuff, DEFINATLY give this a try. I personally recommend the Sichuan stir-fry fish (spicy) and the Chongqing hot-pepper chicken (also spicy) (served with bones, and delicious with bones, just dont eat...

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