Fast service
Orders are often served quickly, including one vegetarian combo delivered in under five minutes.
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Panda Chinese Restaurant is a quick-service Chinese spot in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall, with hot dishes and combo meals that suit a shopping break. Reviews specifically call out the orange chicken and kung pao chicken, while fast service and helpful menu guidance make ordering straightforward.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
968 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Combo value
Combo meals are repeatedly described as a convenient deal for a quick Dubai Mall lunch.
Popular dishes
The orange chicken is a standout for some regulars, while kung pao chicken scored 9/10 in one detailed tasting.
Menu variety
Reviews mention plenty of choices, including several chicken and beef options and mixed rice-noodle combos.
Clean setting
One Dubai Mall visit found the store clean, neat, and well-organized.
Helpful service
Customers often describe the team as welcoming and attentive, with useful recommendations when choosing from the menu.
What to Eat at Panda Chinese Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Panda Chinese Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Panda Chinese Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Orange chicken Net +2
“The food tastes great, especially the orange chicken, which is our all time favorite.”
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Review excerpts
“The food tastes great, especially the orange chicken, which is our all time favorite.”March 2026
“Orange chicken: 6.5/10”April 2026
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Beef noodle soup Net +1
“The beef noodle soup was one of the best I’ve ever tasted — the broth was rich, flavorful, and deeply comforting, with just the right balance of spices. The beef itself was tender and juicy, practically melting in my mouth, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture that shows they’re made with care.”
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Review excerpts
“The beef noodle soup was one of the best I’ve ever tasted — the broth was rich, flavorful, and deeply comforting, with just the right balance of spices. The beef itself was tender and juicy, practically melting in my mouth, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture that shows they’re made with care.”September 2025
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Beef noodles Net +1
“The beef noodles were also very nice and full of flavor. Highly recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“The beef noodles were also very nice and full of flavor. Highly recommended!”April 2026
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Chicken manchurian Net +1
“I absolutely love their Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Manchurian, and Veggies combo. I’ve ordered this from almost all their branches, and the taste has been consistently amazing every single time. This combo is a must for me whenever I’m at any food court 😄”
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Review excerpts
“I absolutely love their Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Manchurian, and Veggies combo. I’ve ordered this from almost all their branches, and the taste has been consistently amazing every single time. This combo is a must for me whenever I’m at any food court 😄”February 2026
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Chili beef Net +1
“Tried the dish sweet and sour chix and chili beef last monday and it was unreal.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the dish sweet and sour chix and chili beef last monday and it was unreal.”July 2026
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“Kung pao chicken: 9/10”
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Review excerpts
“Kung pao chicken: 9/10”April 2026
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Prawn crackers Net +1
“Prawn crackers were also fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“Prawn crackers were also fresh.”October 2025
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Single combo vegetarian Net +1
“I went to Panda Chinese Restaurant at Dubai Mall; I ordered the Single Combo Vegetarian. They served it in less than five minutes, and it was so delicious—I loved it.”
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Review excerpts
“I went to Panda Chinese Restaurant at Dubai Mall; I ordered the Single Combo Vegetarian. They served it in less than five minutes, and it was so delicious—I loved it.”July 2026
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Smart meal combo Net +1
“Just so good and so consistent. I order from Careem every other week and it’s just the best. Smart meal combo half rice half noodle with orange chicken and kung pao beef 💞💞💞💞💞”
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Review excerpts
“Just so good and so consistent. I order from Careem every other week and it’s just the best. Smart meal combo half rice half noodle with orange chicken and kung pao beef 💞💞💞💞💞”February 2026
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Wontons Net +1
“The wontons were also outstanding! The wrappers were delicate and silky, while the filling was packed with flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The wontons were also outstanding! The wrappers were delicate and silky, while the filling was packed with flavor.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Sweet & sour chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Tried the dish sweet and sour chix and chili beef last monday and it was unreal.”
Positive 1Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Tried the dish sweet and sour chix and chili beef last monday and it was unreal.”July 2026
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Szechuan chili chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Szechuan chili chicken: 7/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
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Spring roll Net −1
“Spring roll: 5/10”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Spring roll: 5/10”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Ask about current offers before ordering; one review says the available offers were explained clearly.
Choose combos. For a quick lunch, consider a combo: one reviewer called the combo meals a great deal.
Request chilli. If you like extra heat, ask for chilli oil; one customer appreciated receiving extra chilli oils with the meal.
Check receipt. Review the receipt before leaving, especially if ordering a combo or being told an item is free.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Mall Level 2 Food Court
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several reviews found the portions small; one customer said a requested serving was barely a spoonful.
Dish dryness
Sweet and sour chicken was described as dry in one review, so it may not suit everyone.
Hygiene concern
One reviewer reported finding a tiny caterpillar in their food.
Receipt confusion
A review mentioned confusion about a combo receipt and a water charge that had been described as free.
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The Bottom Line
Panda Chinese Restaurant is a quick, food-court-style stop at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai. It suits shoppers who want a filling Chinese meal without a long wait, with reviews mentioning hot, fresh food and one vegetarian combo served in under five minutes. Combo meals are a recurring reason to choose it for lunch.
The menu has enough variety for different tastes. Orange chicken is a favourite in one review, while another rated kung pao chicken 9/10. Other specifically mentioned choices include the Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Manchurian, and Veggies combo, beef noodles, sweet and sour chicken, and chilli beef.
The beef noodle soup also received a notably detailed endorsement for its rich broth, tender beef, and chewy noodles. Service is the clearest strength: customers describe the team as fast, friendly, attentive, and helpful with menu recommendations. The store was also described as clean and well-organized.
Set expectations around portion size, though; multiple reviews found servings small, and one called a sweet and sour chicken dish dry. There is also an isolated hygiene complaint involving a tiny caterpillar, plus a warning to check the receipt after a confusing water charge. Prices are described as fair or affordable, but no exact amounts were provided.