Happy Panda Chinese Food — Restaurant in Oxnard

The food here is very good. They use very tried and true recipes, so there isn't anything in particular that stands out in regards to the usual menu items. There are a few things to note, however: certain menu items are not always offered, such as the BBQ Pork. But they do offer items that are not typically served in other stores around these parts, which makes this shop worthwhile to visit or order from in and of itself

The BBQ Pork actually makes me cry a bit -- it's good, but there was an additional price of almost $6 for a solid chunk of it. Service is very good in regards to it though - you get an entire huge chunk that is sliced up, and they know to scoop up a bit of sauce from the holding container to drizzle over the pieces. I'd imagine the price is because it is a bit more troublesome to prepare, and if they make their dimsum from scratch... this would be a base ingredient for their BBQ pork buns, which a single large chunk of BBQ Pork can probably make at least 3 servings of BBQ pork buns. Though let's be real, they probably don't make BBQ Pork Buns from scratch

Speaking of Dim Sum... these are also a bit expensive -- at least if you are going by the listed prices and amount given. Umm... do I really need to say it? They may or may not actually give you more pieces than they've listed on their wall (the first few say 6 pieces, the last few 4 pieces, but I've ordered the Shao Long Bun that said 4 piece and ended up with 8 pieces instead). For legal purposes, expect them to give you the listed amount and not more

On the subject of Shao Long Bao (bun)... they are very good. Actually, there is actually something else called Shao Long Tang Bao, which basically is the same thing as Shao Long Bao except there is a soup within the bun itself that spills out when you eat it that is absolutely delectable. Guess which was actually served...? For legal purposes, this is listed as Shao Long Bao only as by the time you head home and actually eat the pieces the soup would be absorbed back into the meat and skin. But if you have them fresh, you might get to experience the glory of what a Shao Long Tang Bao would be instead. Granted, these aren't as good as the super high end versions as the skin is quite thick, but are extraordinarily impressive none the less. Let's just say... I was absolutely blown away by the fact that the Shao Long Bao were like Shao Long Tang Bao instead, since Shao Long Tang Bao command a higher price tag that almost justifies the listed $9.5(?) price tag for 4 pieces without them giving additional pieces on a whim

The Coconut Shrimp is comparable to Panda Express's Honey Walnut Shrimp, without the walnut and the additional charge. There is something I've realized with certain fried shrimp foods, which is that some of them start tasting a bit "rubbery" once they've started cooling down (I've seen this with Panda Express's Honey Walnut Shrimp, and at least one other store) - this shops Coconut Shrimp manages to minimize or mitigate that effect for the most part. Basically, this shop gets it done right - which I appreciate as this is one of my favorite dishes to order at a restaurant

I've seen this shop compared to Panda Express... and I just laugh. Sure, some Panda Express will have BBQ Pork as well -- but not around these parts as far as I am aware (the one on Rose and the one in Camarillo by the Outlets certainly don't). And don't even get me started on Dim Sum. The quality here is nicer for several items as well, such as with the rice being reasonably moist and not super dry, or at the very least generally on par with most menu items. But to each their own, I guess. Some people will prefer their food to have more salt in them, which I guess you can expect more from Panda Express than this shop. Peking Chinese Food has undoubtedly won me over by actually stocking certain Chinese food that I love but have difficulty finding around this region, so I would definitely come back for more (if it were not for the fact I'm moving...

Good place for a quick Chinese fusion style meal, with more authentic options as well.

When I walked up to the counter, I heard the kitchen staff speaking Chinese in the back, the ladies at the counter speak orders to the back in Chinese as well. The place really does remind me of some of the excellent Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. I was in for a nice surprise from first impressions.

The main attraction is to think of this place as a more authentic Americanized Chinese food shop (vs something like Panda Express). The lunch combo is a great deal, you will definitely have more than enough, no matter how hungry you are. The food was actually quite tasty, I recommend it.

The extra icing on the cake is the fact that they have some to-order dim sum. There is a lack of "proper Chinese food" in this area, and it seems like they dont just serve cheapo-fabulous dim sum, I...

Don't go to fake ass PANDA EXPRESS where your Chinese food will be made by some Mexican dude and served by some dumb teen. I'm Mexican by the way. This place is 100% authentic big portions of the basic Chinese food like chow mein with fried rice. Orange chicken beef and broccoli, and egg rolls. Some things they will make to order but I've never had them so I don't know portions or taste but everything else is delicious and they are nice and friendly. Price here is really good too, you'll likely spend more at panda express and it will definitely be WAY...