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Orange County - Panda Mongolian BBQ restaurant
6.3

Panda Mongolian BBQ

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Indecisive palate appeal

The dining experience at Panda Mongolian Bbq doesn't blow your tastebuds out of the water. It's rather, peculiarly neutral, a unique sensation that's neither fully uplifting nor deflating. The restaurant lets you play chef, offering a nice selection of fresh ingredients, from meats to vegetables. The portions are ample, value for money exists, and the variety is substantial. But the taste leaves you, well say, balanced on the edge of culinary satisfaction.

  • Great Value

    Great value for delicious food, many mention affordable all-you-can-eat options.

  • Okay Taste

    While food satisfaction varies, overall experiences are lightly mixed.

Top 3 dishes at Panda Mongolian BBQ

  1. 1

    Fried Wantons 🏆

    The cream cheese wontons were described as amazing and a huge hit.

    Fried Wantons dish
  2. 2

    Mongolian Noodles

    Noodles cooked to perfection with fresh, varied ingredients.

    Mongolian Noodles dish
  3. 3

    Egg Rolls

    Flavorful, with sauteed cabbage and a crispy, flaky texture.

    Egg Rolls dish

Vibe: Lackluster mood setting

The surroundings at this joint rest somewhere in the chilly zone of ambience. They blast music on at full throttle, the lighting is off, and the temperature is better suited for penguins. And if you're expecting some complex cocktail suggestions to warm you up, you're out of luck, it's a barren wasteland in that department.

  • Bad Drinks

    No recommended mixtures or concoctions provided for less experienced patrons.

Perks: Mixed service bag

The parking situation at this BBQ restaurant is nothing short of a weekend nightmare, and the issue of reservations is a riddle wrapped in an enigma. Plus, any attempt to grill with large groups is met with nuisance of long waiting times. But it's not all gloomy. Staff maintain a friendly and attentive stance, the noise levels encourage congenial conversations, and Tuesdays are a treat for the kids. The meal options cover both meat-lovers and vegetarians just adequately.

  • Great Service

    Staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and offers great service.

  • Okay For Diets

    Meat and veggie options are plenty, but could add more.

  • Hard To Park

    Limited parking in strip mall, shared lot, difficult on weekends.