Panda Inn
Panda Inn serves Classic Chinese-American cooking in Pasadena, with orange chicken, panda beef and walnut shrimp among its signatures.
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- Address
- 3488 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Phone
- (626) 793-7300
- Website
- pandainn.com
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #101 in 2025
LA Times placed Panda Inn at #101 in its 2025 101 Best Restaurants ranking. The restaurant belongs to Panda Restaurant Group and serves Classic Chinese-American cooking.
Orange chicken, panda beef and walnut shrimp
Orange chicken, panda beef and walnut shrimp anchor the signature dishes. Lunch and dinner service, casual dress and standard pacing make the format easy to fit around a planned meal.
3488 E Foothill Blvd with lively upscale-casual service
3488 E Foothill Blvd is the Pasadena address. Upscale-casual service, lively noise and an open kitchen point to a social meal rather than a hushed room.
Recognition, Side-by-Side
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Inn | Classic Chinese-American | $$ | Pasadena | |
| Men & Beasts | Modern Plant-Based Chinese | $$ | , | Echo Park |
| Hu's Szechwan Restaurant | Classic Szechwan Chinese | $$ | , | Palms |
| Pine and Crane Silverlake | Fast-Casual Taiwanese | $$ | , | Silver Lake |
| ABC Seafood | Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum | $$ | , | Chinatown |
| Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine | Authentic Uyghur Cuisine | $$ | Alhambra |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #101
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Lively
- Family
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Open Kitchen
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Festive and relaxed with nice decor, linens, and china, though can be noisy with large groups.