Panda Kitchen — Restaurant in Oakland

Panda Kitchen is one of the only places that still serves cheap Chinese food in Oakland! Located right across the street from the Main Oakland Public Library and a few steps from Lake Merritt, they've been in business for more than 8+ years! I used to come here all the time when my daughter went to school nearby, we would come after school to have a quick affordable dinner, and we would share since the portion has always been huge! They used to display hot food in the front, and the lady would serve then and there. Now, when you place an order, it comes out fresh, so the food will be ready in 10 minutes. If you're not sure what to order, they display food items on their walls so you can pick them from there. They also display the total prices on the table so you know exactly how much you are paying!! 😂 The portion is big and sharable. Highly recommend it if you're in the area and looking for a hole in...

I dine here quite often. The menu is extensive, featuring classic dishes like orange chicken, Kung Pao shrimp, and beef chow mein. Portions are generous, perfect for sharing, and the flavors are comforting.

However, the ambiance is fairly simple and no-frills, focused more on the food than decor. It can be slow during busy hours, especially for takeout orders. Despite this, the staff is a sweet older couple; very courteous and accommodating.

Panda Kitchen is a reliable spot for quick, casual Chinese food in Oakland Downtown. It’s not the fanciest option, but it certainly satisfies cravings for traditional...

What can I say? I love this place! When you get food to go... I promise 30 minutes later it's still hot! Everything I've tried here is delicious. I usually get shrimp fried rice with no soy sauce, beef and back bean or beef and oyster sauce, and another dish. The reason for this 4 star 🌟 is because, i dont know if they had a different chef the last time i went. I was highly disappointed. The chow mein had NO flavor at all. Also, they usually use larger shrimp. This time they were teeny tiny tinnnny shrimp. Maybe they're cutting back because prices are getting higher for...