Panda Chinese Restaurant

California, MO · Chinese restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in California
#3
of 17 restaurants
City Percentile
44%
rating percentile
Address
Panda Chinese Restaurant, 511 S Oak St, California, MO 65018
Phone
(573) 796-5662
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Panda Chinese Restaurant is a restaurant located in California, MO. It is one of 17 restaurants listed in California. Its 4.2-star rating matches the California city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #3 among California restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Erin Velarde · Jul 2025

We drove from Jefferson City to experience this restaurant, and it exceeded our expectations. Unfortunately, Jefferson City's Chinese food scene has regressed, with many establishments serving subpar dishes. In contrast, this restaurant's offerings were remarkable, with fresh ingredients and flavors reminiscent of traditional Chinese cuisine. The chef(s) deserve praise for their dedication to quality and efficient service. The waitresses were outstanding, displaying warmth, enthusiasm, and attentiveness. Their joy was palpable, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. We look forward to returning and appreciate the exceptional service.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jose Velarde · Jul 2025

Thank you Panda Restaurant for serving my wife and I tonight. Really great food!! Pretty great waitresses who were very attentive.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Lang · Nov 2017

The best Chinese buffet in the state! Food is fresh, quality is consistently great. Terrific value. I've never had better fried chicken wings anywhere else. Don't be worried about empty pans on the buffet; they are dedicated to providing FRESH food and don't load up the pans during slow periods. They will make things for you and you can enjoy the other items during the short wait. I have been here many times and have NEVER been disappointed!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Mike K · Jul 2018

Small business. Usually nice atmosphere. Sometimes the ceiling fans cause a strobe effect under the lights. The staff is friendly without being intrusive. This is very much a peak time buffet. If not peak lunch and dinner times, buffet it limited. Their carry out is fantastic. Buffet to go choices however, is limited to peak meal times. Overall, a pleasant place to enjoy a Chinese American buffet meal. You gotta try the fried crab bites and the peppered chicken.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Michael Lawson · Mar 2021

It's okay. I know it's in a small town so it won't have lots of frills, but it is a bit small and gets cramped when half a dozen people are waiting at the counter while others are trying to get buffet food. I placed a to go order which was to be ready in 15-20 min, but I don't think they even started it until after I arrived 20 minutes later. Food taste is average.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chinese restaurant

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