Panda Palace
Quick info
About Panda Palace
On King St in Market Rasen, Panda Palace is a Chinese takeaway operating on a walk-in basis with no reservations. The menu runs through satay chicken, salt and pepper ribs, sweet and sour chicken balls, crispy aromatic duck, and prawn toast, ordered at the counter for collection. Payment is cash only, with a cash machine nearby for anyone arriving without it. Collection has also been arranged for orders from the local area, including a nearby campsite. Wait times vary, with some orders ready quickly and others taking longer than the phone estimate suggests. The business has been under new ownership since September 2021.
Good to know
“Thank you for visiting our profile. New ownership since September 2021. Free Panda Palace spring rolls on orders over £25.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention inconsistent food temperature, ribs, long wait times and cash only payment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention inconsistent food temperature, ribs, long wait times and cash only payment.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions split sharply on Panda Palace. Several diners praise generous, meaty ribs and beef described as tender rather than the usual chewy version, with food arriving hot and tasty, and one camping visitor called it the best Chinese they'd experienced. Others report the opposite: one reviewer describes food arriving lukewarm despite a quick collection time, suspecting reheating rather than fresh cooking, while another found rice dishes seemingly microwaved and not fresh after Christmas. A separate visit describes an hour wait despite being quoted fifteen minutes, though the food itself was called brilliant on arrival. One reviewer details a badly overcooked, greasy order including bones in batter instead of ribs and a hair found in the batter, calling it wasted money. Most severely, one reviewer reports both themselves and their spouse suffering food poisoning after a Just Eat order. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, particularly those on the till.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions split sharply on Panda Palace. Several diners praise generous, meaty ribs and beef described as tender rather than the usual chewy version, with food arriving hot and tasty, and one camping visitor called it the best Chinese they'd experienced. Others report the opposite: one reviewer describes food arriving lukewarm despite a quick collection time, suspecting reheating rather than fresh cooking, while another found rice dishes seemingly microwaved and not fresh after Christmas. A separate visit describes an hour wait despite being quoted fifteen minutes, though the food itself was called brilliant on arrival. One reviewer details a badly overcooked, greasy order including bones in batter instead of ribs and a hair found in the batter, calling it wasted money. Most severely, one reviewer reports both themselves and their spouse suffering food poisoning after a Just Eat order. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, particularly those on the till.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Has to be the best Chinese we've ever experienced. We are camping 15 mins away from here so called in last night. Food was generous portions, proper meaty ribs and the beef really was good, not the usual impossible to chew stuff you normally get. Very tasty and will definitely call in next time in the area.”
- Google user
“The 2 girls on the desk were fab but the food service was awful, was told on the phone 15 mins max and then waited an hour on top of that. Very poor for a Saturday night. But food was brilliant when we got it”
- Google user
“Best Chinese takeaway I've been to. Food delicious. Staff really helpful and friendly. As usual they only take cash but there is a machine close by.”
- Google user
“Me & my wife ordered from here via Just Eat Saturday night and both had different meals & both of us ended up with food poisoning”
- Google user
“I was visiting a local campsite and decided we wanted Chinese. Had a look round what was local and decided on panda place. Collected order took it back to campsite and we really enjoyed it. Food was nice and hot and fresh. Very tasty. Would recommend and would visit again if in the area.”
Location
Browse more
Explore more of Market Rasen, or find Restaurants in other cities.