Red Panda Restaurant
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About Red Panda Restaurant
Red Panda Restaurant serves Chinese food at 60 Great Victoria St in Belfast, with a modern take on the classic Chinese restaurant format. Its pre-theatre menu runs alongside a separate takeaway menu, so the kitchen caters to both sit-down meals and food to go. The main menu includes traditional Cantonese dishes, with sweet and sour chicken and kung pao chicken among the familiar plates. Tables are walk-in, so no booking is needed.
Good to know
“Modern interpretation of a classic Chinese restaurant, serving pre-theatre and takeaway menus.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic cantonese dishes, sweet and sour chicken, kung pao chicken and tom yam soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic cantonese dishes, sweet and sour chicken, kung pao chicken and tom yam soup.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the authentic Chinese cooking, with several pointing to traditional Cantonese dishes and a menu that feels different from what they normally order. The kung pao chicken is called the best one reviewer has ever had, and the sweet and sour chicken earns similar praise. Others mention Tom Yam soup and udon noodles. Diners describe generous portions, being seated straight away on a Saturday evening, friendly staff, and a busy but not loud room with local Chinese diners, which some take as a sign of a good restaurant. Two reviewers were sharply critical. One found the Hunan food too sweet, the plain rice soggy and the egg fried rice bland, and describes a dismissive cashier when raising it. Another received a three-meat dish with cold, undercooked chicken and duck and many small bones. One reviewer found the Zinfandel very sweet, like kids' pop, and another found service slow despite a quiet room. Those who loved it describe dishes arriving piping hot and plentiful.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the authentic Chinese cooking, with several pointing to traditional Cantonese dishes and a menu that feels different from what they normally order. The kung pao chicken is called the best one reviewer has ever had, and the sweet and sour chicken earns similar praise. Others mention Tom Yam soup and udon noodles. Diners describe generous portions, being seated straight away on a Saturday evening, friendly staff, and a busy but not loud room with local Chinese diners, which some take as a sign of a good restaurant. Two reviewers were sharply critical. One found the Hunan food too sweet, the plain rice soggy and the egg fried rice bland, and describes a dismissive cashier when raising it. Another received a three-meat dish with cold, undercooked chicken and duck and many small bones. One reviewer found the Zinfandel very sweet, like kids' pop, and another found service slow despite a quiet room. Those who loved it describe dishes arriving piping hot and plentiful.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This place was so bad at guest services. The cashier&receptionist had such an attitude when I have complained that Hunan food shouldn’t be so sweet and plain rice is as soggy as congee for some reason. My husband has also ordered some egg fried rice, it doesn’t taste so horrible to be honest but so blend. This is not what we expected. When complaining, I didn’t really want anything, just at least having the courtesy saying maybe you could do better? I am so disappointed at this place and the receptionist’s terrible attitude!”
- Google user
“One of the best Chinese restaurants I have eaten in. There were plenty of servers available who looked after us very well. The quality and quantity of the dishes surpassed my expectations. Whilst dining there were several local Chinese clients which always indicates a good restaurant. Highly recommended.”
- Google user
“I had Tom Yam soup and udon noodles. Quick service and good food.”
- Google user
“This is the best Chinese place hands down. My 2nd time ordering this in Belfast. Staying at the hotel down the street, this place is so great. The kung pao chicken is seriously the best I’ve ever had. Definitely need to come here.”
- Google user
“Seated straight away at 6pm on a Saturday with no booking needed. Nice atmosphere and fast service, all with a smile. Food was generous in portion size, tasted good, and came out within five minutes of ordering, which was impressive. The Zinfandel wine wasn’t great – very sweet, almost like kids’ pop, and could do with a better wine option. Overall, a good experience”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Red Panda Restaurant
- Same Happy4.43140.3 mi
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- House of Zen4.31,2620.7 mi
chicken in black bean sauce, cocktails, chicken satay
- Lucky Little Chef4.1291.1 mi
salt and chilli chicken, chow mein, noodles
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Panda Restaurant | 4.1517 | — | authentic cantonese dishes, sweet and sour chicken, kung pao chicken |
| Same Happy | 4.4314 | 0.3 mi | roast duck with rice, bbq platter, beef brisket dry noodles |
| House of Zen | 4.31,262 | 0.7 mi | chicken in black bean sauce, cocktails, chicken satay |
| Lucky Little Chef | 4.129 | 1.1 mi | salt and chilli chicken, chow mein, noodles |
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