Panda Noodle Express

Reviews

1. 月老mundi ★★★★☆

   Service is average, but was more than compensated by the food. Authentic Sichuan flavour.

   almost 7 months ago
2. E ★★★☆☆

   A real “fly-style” Sichuan spot in Auckland — super oily and saucy, just like you’d expect. The good part is it’s definitely not pre-made; you can see the chefs cooking right in front of you. Downside? The exhaust fan roars like a jet engine. The huobao yaohua (spicy stir-fried pork kidney) instantly took me back to the authentic flavors of home. Not an everyday place, but fun to drop by once in a while for the experience.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Hao ★★★★★

   Panda Noodle Express at 463 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, is one of those hidden gems that you might mistake for a small takeaway at first glance, but once you step inside you quickly realise why it’s always so busy. The place is constantly packed with people, which already tells you the food must be good – and it really is. We came in on a busy evening and ordered a range of dishes. Everything we tried was full of flavour, spicy, and very authentic Sichuan style. From the noodles to the hot dishes, each plate had that bold, numbing spice and deep seasoning that Sichuan food is famous for. It felt just like eating in a proper restaurant in China. The only downside is that the food did take about 30 minutes to arrive, but honestly, with how many people were in there, it was understandable. And once the food hit the table, it was worth the wait – fresh, piping hot, and incredibly tasty. The prices are also reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. The restaurant itself is designed more like a casual takeaway spot, but don’t let that fool you. It’s clearly a favourite among locals, and I can see why. We enjoyed every single dish we ordered, and it left us wanting to come back and try more. Highly recommended if you love authentic Sichuan flavours, generous portions, and don’t mind a bit of waiting during peak times. Definitely one of the best noodle places on Dominion Road!

   almost 9 months ago

1. Brian DSouza ★★★★★

   Ordered : Mapo Tofu (vegan), Kung paw Chicken and rice ($2.5/ bowl) Good quality and quantity for the price. Mapo Tofu - Order max spice level. Good quantity spicy Sichuan pepper. Simple loved it with rice. Kung paw chicken - more of peanuts than chicken but flavour taste. Loved peanuts as it had a sweet taste but no Sichuan pepper. Not too spicy as Mapo Tofu.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Gleeko Magpoc ★★★★★

   Typical Chinese fast food restaurant. Their spicy chicken noodles was delicious. The large portion was really large and could be for sharing. Otherwise, you can eat it alone and be really full. Lamb soup was also tasty. They have fine texture of noodles, which can be substituted by glass or thin noodles. Prices are affordable and very generous servings.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Edison Cardenas ★★★★★

   Value for money. Dandan noodles for just $13. it's really good that they didn't increase their price so much after 2years unlike most restaurants.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Mahina Cram ★☆☆☆☆

   Very disappointed. Firstly they gave us 6 dumplings when we ordered 15. Drove back to the store and got the other 10 dumplings and come back home to find they forgot to add the soup in our Dan Dan noodle soup and spicy chicken soup. Make sure to check your food before you leave the store.

   almost 3 years ago
2. M ★★★★☆

   Ordered few times from them, lovely food with generous portion. The braised beef were so soft, they melt in your mouth. The chicken noodles were nice but too the chicken were a bit boney to my liking. Dumplings and wontons were nice too

   almost 3 years ago
3. Julia ★★★★★

   Lovely authentic food. Really enjoyed the food. Generous portion and all menus are reasonably priced. Highly recommend for budget lunch or dinner to anyone wanting authentic food.

   almost 4 years ago

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