China Panda - Longmont

We are in the middle on this place.You don’t enter from the Main St side, which took us a bit to figure out. The sign did direct us just not intuitive at all. The front entry on Main looks so much nicer wonder why they don’t use it?We wandered around back and walked in through a creepy back entrance and then through a narrow hallway and eventually found a door we assumed was the restaurant. Entered in, but no one to greet us for a few awkward moments.Eventually a man, who was very nice, but quite busy, rushed to greet us. He brought us into a large empty room with a few arrangements of chairs and tables and told us to pick a table. Meanwhile phones keep ringing for him to answer. And here we were sitting by ourselves and this one guy seemed to be running everything himself. Wow! More people did eventually join the room, so we started to feel like we weren’t the only awkward ones brave enough to eat here.Tables were set with old fashioned dishes It was okay. Did he buy them at Goodwill? And the atmosphere, definitely NOT Chinese. Not even any music? It felt like we were eating in an old, dark, run down bar which is being converted by one guy to be a Chinese restaurant. Let’s just say the focus here is definitely on the food not atmosphere. And we took compassion on the guy for all his efforts.And… the food was pretty good, although it did have a weird seasoning MSG maybe? Would order again but probably only by phone. I got the strong impression that is what most people do. Portions were good, though.Tips for the guy running all this Hire a decorator to come in and help?And maybe a greeter? And just get some Chinese decor so it feels a little more authentic! Also get rid of the old beer bar lighting and replace it with something Chinese. Perhaps soft background music might add to the ambiance?I can see this being a pretty great place with a few small changes.

Without a doubt the best Chinese food in the state. Fast service too. This is THE go to Chinese food around here.

Great restaurant. Been going here for years. I was so happy they survived COVID and I'm happy to keep eating here.

I haven't been here in years. But I took a chance because I really craved their crabmeat cream cheese wontons. Those were the only part of the meal I enjoyed. I make Asian dishes often and know the key components needed in making most of the dishes. Simple ingredients that take bland and salty, to flavorful and fresh.I got the beef and broccoli and beef lo mein. Both had tasted as if it was made days before and just reheated.. the gentleman that helped was kind and sweet, but unfortunately it didn't end up being the best experience. This has been in Longmont for decades.. I wish they'd liven up their dishes to have a more flavorful depth with fresh ingredients

Honestly the best Chinese take out I’ve had since covid shut down two of my favorite Chinese places. I was surprised at how flavorful the fried rice and lo mein were. the hot and sour soup, crab cheese wontons, sesame chicken and orange chicken were excellent as well. I’ll definitely be coming back