Simple storefront serving a familiar menu of Chinese dishes, including Hunan & Sichuan options.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 846 5th Ave #6304, New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: (724) 339-9753
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: pandanewkensington.com
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Aaliya Washington
I am highly disappointed with my experience. Not only did I get sick after a few bites, but I also found hair and brittle aluminum in the Sesame chicken, raising serious concerns about what else might have been in it. Kevin and Mandy assured me I would receive a refund, but I have yet to receive it. This situation needs to be addressed immediately.
… moreA C
I should have known better than to eat here for the first time (and last time) bc when I walked in there was a bad smell. Turns out that bad smell was rotten meat. I spent a lot of money here and both entrees had a mixture of old and new meat. My food tasted and smelled like it had a light scent of feces. Unfortunately most of the food went into the trash. I’m actually sorry to have to write a bad review for a small business but I feel it’s wrong not to warn others. Hopefully they consider changing some of their practices.
… moreChristine Fraser
I didn’t get what I wanted I asked for more veggies, he gave me 2 small green beans. I looked at him, he walked away with my food. I wasn’t done ordering. I stood there waiting, while he waited on some one else. I asked to taste something and I found out he gave me a whole order .Cranberry I’m not coming back. I also asked for two bags I got one and she walked away.
… moreEdward Scizzorhands
A Journey Back to Panda: The Hidden Gem (right before my eyes)
Our normal takeout spot was unexpectedly closed. We were hungry. We were spiraling.
There are moments in life when the universe conspires to remind you that greatness doesn’t announce itself with gilded menus or sommeliers in bow ties. Sometimes it whispers from a small takeout counter in New Kensington , where it has been whispering for thirty plus years.
I stood there, right before my very eyes, watching steam rise from those containers like incense from a temple. And in that moment, decades collapsed. I was transported back to the 90’s—a hazy, beautiful memory of my younger self clutching a paper bag from Panda, not yet knowing I was holding something extraordinary. But time has a way of validating what we once took for granted.
Fast forward to now. The order arrives. I open the General Tso’s chicken, and I am struck motionless. This isn’t just food—it’s an aria. Each piece: impossibly juicy, fork-tender, draped in a sauce that somehow manages to be both savory and subtle, bold yet restrained. It’s the kind of balance that five-starred kitchens chase and rarely capture. I’ve eaten at renowned Chinese restaurants where celebrity chefs command three-hour waits. I’ve tasted the handiwork of masters in San Francisco’s Chinatown, New York’s Flushing, even Vancouver’s Richmond. And right here, right before my eyes, in this unassuming New Ken takeout, I found something better. The portion? Gargantuan. The value? Almost embarrassing in its generosity.
Then came the chicken lo mein—a mountain of perfectly cooked noodles tangled with vegetables and tender chicken, each strand glistening with that ineffable wok breath that separates the pretenders from the masters. It was huge. The lo mein is the only item that I would offer a mild suggestion: it needed slightly more liquid smoke flavor and the addition of green onions. Portion size means nothing without soul. Add those two ingredients and you give it soul.
And the Hot & Spicy chicken—oh, the restraint! The sauce was light, almost humble, allowing the vegetables to maintain their integrity, letting the chicken speak for itself. No drowning in cornstarch slurry, no aggressive assault of heat masking mediocrity. Just perfect clarity of flavor, right there before my eyes.
For three (maybe four) decades, Panda has been doing this. Quietly. Humbly. While the food world chased trends and accolades, and buffets while “authentic” became a marketing buzzword, Panda simply kept being magnificent. It stood there, a landmark, waiting for those wise enough to notice. Now I notice.
I notice.
I have seen the light, and it glows from a takeout container in New Ken. This is not hyperbole. This is testimony. Panda doesn’t just serve Chinese food—it serves a masterclass in what happens when skill, consistency, and care simmer together for almost forty years.
Just wow. Simply, unforgettably, wow.
… moreOur normal takeout spot was unexpectedly closed. We were hungry. We were spiraling.
There are moments in life when the universe conspires to remind you that greatness doesn’t announce itself with gilded menus or sommeliers in bow ties. Sometimes it whispers from a small takeout counter in New Kensington , where it has been whispering for thirty plus years.
I stood there, right before my very eyes, watching steam rise from those containers like incense from a temple. And in that moment, decades collapsed. I was transported back to the 90’s—a hazy, beautiful memory of my younger self clutching a paper bag from Panda, not yet knowing I was holding something extraordinary. But time has a way of validating what we once took for granted.
Fast forward to now. The order arrives. I open the General Tso’s chicken, and I am struck motionless. This isn’t just food—it’s an aria. Each piece: impossibly juicy, fork-tender, draped in a sauce that somehow manages to be both savory and subtle, bold yet restrained. It’s the kind of balance that five-starred kitchens chase and rarely capture. I’ve eaten at renowned Chinese restaurants where celebrity chefs command three-hour waits. I’ve tasted the handiwork of masters in San Francisco’s Chinatown, New York’s Flushing, even Vancouver’s Richmond. And right here, right before my eyes, in this unassuming New Ken takeout, I found something better. The portion? Gargantuan. The value? Almost embarrassing in its generosity.
Then came the chicken lo mein—a mountain of perfectly cooked noodles tangled with vegetables and tender chicken, each strand glistening with that ineffable wok breath that separates the pretenders from the masters. It was huge. The lo mein is the only item that I would offer a mild suggestion: it needed slightly more liquid smoke flavor and the addition of green onions. Portion size means nothing without soul. Add those two ingredients and you give it soul.
And the Hot & Spicy chicken—oh, the restraint! The sauce was light, almost humble, allowing the vegetables to maintain their integrity, letting the chicken speak for itself. No drowning in cornstarch slurry, no aggressive assault of heat masking mediocrity. Just perfect clarity of flavor, right there before my eyes.
For three (maybe four) decades, Panda has been doing this. Quietly. Humbly. While the food world chased trends and accolades, and buffets while “authentic” became a marketing buzzword, Panda simply kept being magnificent. It stood there, a landmark, waiting for those wise enough to notice. Now I notice.
I notice.
I have seen the light, and it glows from a takeout container in New Ken. This is not hyperbole. This is testimony. Panda doesn’t just serve Chinese food—it serves a masterclass in what happens when skill, consistency, and care simmer together for almost forty years.
Just wow. Simply, unforgettably, wow.
Bethany Cope
I am usually weird about trying new places. This place is a hidden gem! I really wanted some Chinese food. The staff is super friendly, and quick. The food is hot and fresh! The place is clean too. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you
… moreZack Shaeffer
Hidden gem. I’m usually a beef and broccoli guy and I’ve had theirs and it was good but two really good dishes there are actually the General Tsos and especially the orange chicken. Pair them with the fried rice for a modest upcharge. I personally think white rice ruins Chinese food.
… morenathan deem
Panda used to be the best around but now the food is lacking greatly. Ever since covid the just arent good. Ill take the Asian Kitchen all day now and they are cheaper and bigger portions.
… moreCorbyn Bobinski
I have been having their chinese food since I was younger and it’s always been the samae quality. I would recomend this chinese place to get your chinese food.
… moreIvie God
The General Tso’s was probably the worst I’ve had . Chicken was either grey in some pieces or fatty . The sauce tasted good but did not have enough for a proper coating of the chicken . I hoped the rice would make up for it but it was just as disappointing by being too soft and felt mushy . The only thing I was satisfied with was the sauce and the price . I really hoped more from this place with all of the good reviews. Must have been an off day unfortunately.
… moreKeegan Parsons
The food was great, and so was the service (besides them putting our food in a literal box to carry it all). The atmosphere was, alright, to say the least. There’s not much to look at in there, but it’s definitely a hidden gem of New Ken either way.
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