Panda Inn
(614) 459-2229
1446 Bethel Rd
Columbus,
OH
43220
40.0639
-83.0582
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The Scene
Despite being located in a strip mall on Bethel Road, the Panda Inn is kind of classy. The decor is typical black and red, with a small bridge to the dining room and golden murals on screens.
The Food
The menu is huge, and you'll find all your favorites in a number of combinations. Impress your date by ordering one of the lobster dishes. Peking duck is on the menu, as well as five other preparations including crispy duck. Order moo shu anything. It's amazing--shredded vegetables with egg and your choice of meat wrapped in thin pancakes with plum sauce. Your server will roll them tableside.
If you're feeling adverturous, check out the conch shell salad or the jelly fish salad. Salt and pepper shrimp might sound plain, but pan-frying it with broccoli is a savory treat.
User Reviews
ChrisBright
June 07, 2009
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
May 24, 2009
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
September 26, 2008
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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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Quiet, Group Dining, Carry Out
