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Panda Inn

1446 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH | Map it  

43220 40.063900 -83.058200

(614) 459-2229 | View Website

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Neighborhoods:
The Gables
Price:
$
Categories:
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Chinese

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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
Restaurant Special Features:
Carry Out, Group Dining, Quiet, Lunch Spot

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Columbusfoodcritic

Member since Oct, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 7 months ago
1.0
October 30, 2011

Unacceptable!. After a few bad experiences I decided to give the old Panda Inn another chance. I went to their website and it was down, so I called to see what was wrong and they had no idea what the issue was. The hostess was very helpful and told me what their lunch specials were and I decided on Gen Tso's chicken. I then preceded to order an egg roll when I was informed that I was unable to order one egg roll, I had to order two. They were unwilling to sell me one egg roll, and said that an order of egg roll was two egg rolls and refused to sell me one!!! Are you serious??

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Gregory Fess

Member since Apr, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
5.0
April 19, 2010

New Owners. As I recently found out, the Panda Inn on Bethel at Go Down is under new management. The new chef brings his authentic Chinese culinary skills to a refurbished interior. The food can be ordered from an "American" menu version or a traditional Chinese version. It's all good but if you're not used to traditional food it may be a surprise sometimes (note: the snails are not what we would call escargot). The Koi Pond is an attraction for the kids, and the fish tanks in the front will be of interest to those who wish to order REALLY fresh seafood, including shell fish.

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ChrisBright

Member since Jun, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
2.0
June 07, 2009

Has an allergic reaction here. I'm allergic to peanuts and although there were not nuts in my lo-mein, it soon became evident that they didn't clean the Wok well enough berfore cooking my dish. It was a mild reaction, but had it been someone else, they could have died.

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daviemc

Member since May, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
1.0
May 24, 2009

Very Bad Experience. Stopped in on a Sunday at 5:30pm. One other party in the whole restaurant. 20 minutes after ordering still no appetizer or refills on drinks. Wait staff standing at the bar chatting among themselves. Got up and walked to door. Girl at cash register talking on phone while I stood there. Still no response. I had to interrupt her and tell her the service was slow and unacceptable. Only reply was "sorry". My dining companion and I then left.

I stopped there on the recommendation of a friend. However, judging by other reviews posted my experience was not unique.

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PolicyAnalyst

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
September 26, 2008

How good is it? This is where the Chinese go to eat great Chinese food.. If you want good ethnic food, find out where they eat. Panda Inn is popular with local Chinese, and for good reason. The trick for Americans is to know what to order. First, ask for the Chinese menu - otherwise you will get the lame "americanized" standards (General Tso's, Sweet&Sour Pork, Orange Shrimp, etc.).

SOME THINGS NOT TO MISS:

Soup: Fujianese Dumpling Soup (a favorite in owner's hometown - you will never eat wonton again)

Appetizer: Chive Dumplings (split the top and drizzle with the vinegar juice that comes with it)

Vegetable: Order greens sauteed with garlic (ask the server what is fresh today - Chinese Water Cress, Tender Pea Vines, or Chinese Broccoli (very mild - and very different from American broccoli)

Fish: Flounder Paradise (flounder wrapped around scallions and crab meat)

...or for Spicy Fish: fried Szechuan fish

Something Different?: Tender Spicy Bamboo (sauteed with jalapenos)

Something Really Different: Three Cup Squid (we always order this with wary newbies who then proceed to devour it with delight - delicious)

Want something REALLY spicy? Order a bowl of fish served in Szechuan peppercorn broth. Eat the fish on rice. Don't mess with the peppercorns, though, unless you don't mind a numb tongue.

A couple of writers said they had "intestinal discomfort." My wife and I have been going twice a month for 6 years and have never had a bad experience.

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