Suspiciously named Chinese family restaurant. However, the interior is beautifully decorated in Chinese style and the food is surprisingly authentic. - Ordered Items: Spicy Cold Noodles - 900 yen Smooth noodles topped with steamed chicken, cucumber, bean sprouts, and cilantro. The thick, spicy miso-like sauce coats the noodles well. It's delicious. Comes with almond jelly for dessert. - Miscellaneous Notes: The spacious interior is filled with Chinese lighting, decorative shelves, and music. The drink bar sign is in pink neon. There is a magnificent gold landscape painting on the wall. You can feel the sense of the continent. Located inside Hotel Sunroute, so it might get crowded at times, but the seating is spacious, so you can relax comfortably during off-peak hours.

I became a lunch refugee on a weekday after 2 pm, so I thought maybe a Chinese family restaurant might be open? I visited and fortunately, they were open. The spacious restaurant had only 2 groups of customers. Since lunchtime had already passed, it was quite empty. I ordered the R4 Chinjao Rosu set meal (950 yen tax included) from the tablet. I wondered what R4 meant. It was brought to me in about 10 minutes, but it only had Chinjao Rosu, rice, and soup. The menu photo showed salad and zasai included, so I thought it was quite different from the photo and seemed a bit lacking for 950 yen. When I asked, they politely explained, "We apologize for the lack of explanation. The salad and other items are all-you-can-eat at the buffet table over there." Oh, how humble... I quickly went to the buffet table and found stir-fried glass noodles, salad, pickles, almond jelly, and even curry. In the back of the buffet table, the panda figurines were lined up sitting down. (In the follower's photo, they were sitting together at the table, but I see, that table becomes a buffet table during lunchtime, and the panda figurines are moved. Haha) The Chinjao Rosu is made with beef. The bamboo shoots and green peppers were crispy and delicious. The stir-fried glass noodles from the buffet were perfectly seasoned. And the almond jelly tasted like real almond. It's not like the usual tasteless syrupy almond jelly that's just sweet. This one is delicious! I ended up getting seconds. Don't underestimate a family restaurant! It's surprisingly authentic and amazing. I didn't try the curry, but it's amazing that it's all-you-can-eat. For 950 yen, I'm very satisfied. When I asked about their business hours, I found out that they have an idol time from 3 to 5 pm on weekdays. They temporarily close and reopen at 5 pm (open throughout the weekend). The sign outside says dim sum time from 2:30 to 5 pm, but which one is correct? They only accept cash for lunch. Located along Kokusai Dori on the 2nd floor of Hotel Sunroute. It's about a 6-minute walk from Kaminarimon. Kuehpinlou for Guilin vermicelli and Dragon Asakusa for grilled xiaolongbao are also nearby.

Order: Evening set (1 drink + 2 dishes) 980 yen Five-ingredient yakisoba 980 yen Chicken and cashew stir-fry 1250 yen Kuro Kirishima (900mL bottle) 1980 yen Ice 0 yen Water 0 yen Rating of dishes and drinks: I have been a repeat customer at this restaurant, and everything is decent. Grilled dumplings: The filling is tasty and crispy, making it delicious. Bam Bam Ji: The skin was a bit too much and the chewy texture was not to my liking. Chive and omelette: The chive omelette was cooked a bit too firm for my taste. Five-ingredient yakisoba: Lacked flavor and the portion of noodles was small. It tasted better after adding soy sauce for a good saltiness. The filling was hot, and the vegetables were crunchy, providing a good texture. However, the squid and shrimp were lukewarm, which was a downside. Chicken and cashew stir-fry: The taste and cooking were good, and it was delicious. Regarding the drinks, I think the Kuro Kirishima bottle is reasonably priced. Also, it's nice that ice and water are free (even though it's common for drink bars to offer free ice and water). Rating of the restaurant and service: There are cute panda dolls displayed, adding a nice touch. I think the interior is well done. Unlike other Chinese restaurants in the same price range, this place is clean and well-maintained, giving off a pleasant vibe. Revisit: While some of the dishes ordered this time were not outstanding, considering the price, the taste of the dishes was good, and I would like to come back.

2022.12.20 (Tue) Sunny First visit 10:37 Entered the store No customers before or after 10:47 Served Vegetable Noodle Soup: 850 yen + consumption tax I visited in search of Tanmen. I entered the restaurant and sat at a vacant 4-person table. A Chinese female waitress asked me if I was okay with the lunch buffet starting at 11:30. I reassured her that I only wanted the Tanmen, so it was not an issue. I ordered the vegetable noodle soup that I was looking for, and the waitress entered the order on a tablet provided at the table. (Since it was not listed on the lunch menu, should I order from the dinner menu???). The table was equipped with soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, salt, Kadouya sesame oil, and individual packets of Japanese mustard. Chinese background music was playing in the restaurant. After waiting for about 9 minutes, the dish was served on a tray. The noodles were thin and slightly white. They were cooked just right, with a good chewy texture and a pleasant throat sensation. The ingredients included Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, onions, komatsuna greens, baby corn, shimeji mushrooms, mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. The vegetables were lightly sautéed before being simmered in the soup. The Chinese cabbage, onions, and komatsuna greens had a crisp texture, which was enjoyable. The bean sprouts and carrots were soft and easy to eat. The baby corn tasted and felt ordinary, as it was canned. The amount of vegetables, about 250g, seemed sufficient. The shimeji mushrooms had a slight elasticity and a good flavor. The mushrooms were canned and had a soft, sliced texture. The wood ear mushrooms had a strong chewy texture and were very enjoyable. There was no meat included. The soup was a cloudy, salty broth made mainly from pork bones, chicken bones, and aromatic vegetables. It also contained seasoning, which provided enough umami flavor. The Chinese-style seasoning was light but distinctive, adding to the unique flavor. The salt level was just right, with a rounded taste enhanced by the sweetness of the vegetables. The soup had a slightly high oil content, giving it a strong richness. I was intrigued to find Kadouya's chili oil on the table. I added it and enjoyed the light spiciness and ethnic flavor. I finished all the noodles and ingredients deliciously, leaving about half of the soup, paid the bill, and left. Overall, it was like a Chinese-style family restaurant. The taste and preparation were quite good, although the prices were slightly high. The service was more polite than expected. The restaurant had a clean, family-friendly atmosphere that was comfortable. Thank you for the meal.

On the way from Ueno/Okachimachi to Asakusa, I came across a family Chinese restaurant called Panda that caught my attention. Not only is the panda logo cute, but I also noticed that they serve morning breakfast starting from 6:30 am! It seems to also serve as a breakfast buffet for Hotel Sunroute. There is a separate entrance directly connected from the hotel on the second floor. The morning menu includes breakfast set meals, ramen, Japanese cuisine, porridge, and toast for Western breakfast. Despite being a Chinese restaurant, I opted for the Western breakfast. It cost 680 yen, tax included, totaling 748 yen. The drink is self-service. I started with a cup of coffee, which had a rich crema. When the plate arrived, I was surprised by the size of the scrambled eggs! How many eggs were used? They were fluffy and delicious. The toast was 1.7 cm thick, but the scrambled eggs seemed to be the star. However, it was sweet and tasty when bitten into. The sausage, ham, and tofu provided enough protein. Surprisingly, there was also thick fried tofu, which was delicious. I was intrigued by the panda drink at the self-service drink bar. When I asked the staff what it was, they told me to try and guess by tasting it. I poured it into a cup, and it turned out to be a light brown carbonated beverage! It was very sweet when I drank it. When I asked the staff for the answer at the checkout, it all made sense. The answer was to try and guess by tasting it!

In Asakusa, there are many local diners to choose from. On this day, after visiting Book Off and the post office, I wanted to eat at Ah-Un, but it was unexpectedly closed. Instead, I saw a Chinese restaurant at the former Jonathan's location and decided to give it a try. I ordered the half minced pork rice and half chicken noodle set, which was around 1000 yen. It was delicious, the staff was friendly, and there was a cute photo area with panda plushies. I felt their effort, so I would give it a generous rating of ★.

I came to Asakusa for a meeting with someone living in Gunma. The designated meeting place was a restaurant called "Panda." The location is on the 2nd floor of Hotel Sunroute Asakusa, located on the north side of Tokyo Metro Tawaramachi Station, along Kaminarimon Street. I was surprised that he knew this restaurant well, and when I asked, he said he was staying at the hotel above. That explains it. As I went up to the 2nd floor, the restaurant was quite spacious, with a layout resembling a family restaurant. The interior is Chinese-style, but surprisingly, there was a large table with several panda stuffed animals sitting on it. It's probably because the capacity is too big, but it's more interesting than just empty seats. Since it was a somewhat awkward time in the evening, we decided to have some drinks and food. The items we ordered were as follows: - Bang Bang Ji - Century Egg Tofu - Chinese Herbal Hot Pot We started with a light beer toast, and after the two appetizers, we had the "Chinese Herbal Hot Pot." It was quite fulfilling. The hot pot soup itself is free, with additional charges for the "dipping sauce" and ingredient menu. There is a wide variety of options, including lamb, beef, pork, offal, fish balls, seafood such as shrimp, squid, abalone, scallops, fish, crab claws, various vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, noodles, rice, and more. The soup contains six types of Chinese herbs: Fructus Corni, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Radix Codonopsis, Longan, Lotus Seeds, and Wolfberries. The white broth soup indeed has a herbal aroma, and the spicy soup is hot and sharp. We mainly enjoyed seafood and vegetables, and finished with a porridge set. The quality was comparable to popular hot pot specialty stores, and it was quite delicious. For drinks, we switched to Shaoxing wine after beer, which ranged from 3 to 15 years old, providing a more enjoyable experience than your average Chinese restaurant. What stood out was the surprisingly empty restaurant for Asakusa. It may have been a coincidence, but being on the 2nd floor of the hotel, it's not very noticeable, and being a large Chinese restaurant, it probably doesn't get too crowded. Well, the fact that the pandas were occupying a table makes me pretty sure about that. The bill came to about 11,000 yen for two people. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the congee breakfast set for 650 yen at this restaurant I stumbled upon during my morning stroll. The food took about 15 minutes to be served, which was within an acceptable range for a leisurely hotel breakfast. The xiaolongbao were a bit of a mystery as they were easy to eat in one bite, perhaps due to the short steaming time. The congee seemed to be a self-seasoning type, and despite my attempt to mix in the three appetizers, the effect was minimal. However, the gentle flavor seemed good for the body. I probably should have opted for the "grilled salmon breakfast" for a more filling meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I would visit again. The rating for service and atmosphere is based on the "panda" and "luxurious interior" in the 6th and 7th photos, respectively. (LOL)

◼️Previous Tabelog rating: 3.05 (April 2022) Genre: Chinese cuisine ◼️Food and Drinks - Drink set (250 yen) - Smashed Cucumber (330 yen) - Century Egg (330 yen) - Salted Duck (980 yen) - Sweet and Sour Pork Fillet (1280 yen) - Large Rice (280 yen) - Vegetable Egg Soup (380 yen) - Braised Chinese Cabbage with Dried Scallops (980 yen) - Genoise Vanilla Mango Flavored (450 yen) - Mango Pudding (300 yen) ◆Overall Impression More authentic than chains like Bamiyan or family restaurants, with a good variety of menu options at reasonable prices. The rice was a bit disappointing and there was a mix-up in the order, resulting in a significant deduction, but overall, it was quite good! I especially liked the Sweet and Sour Pork Fillet (1280 yen). I would love to have that again. ◆Drink Set (250 yen) Had a decent selection similar to regular family restaurants, with juices, coffee, and tea packs. ◆Smashed Cucumber (330 yen) Had a nice garlic flavor. ◆Century Egg (330 yen) A slightly firm type of century egg, topped with colorful garnishes like cucumber. ◆Salted Duck (980 yen) Had a subtle saltiness throughout. ◆Sweet and Sour Pork Fillet (1280 yen) Delicious! I really liked this dish. The crispy coating, possibly made of rice flour, was slightly chewy. It started off crispy, but became chewy when soaked in the sauce, providing a second enjoyable texture. The meat was thinly sliced and tender, with a light taste. The sweet and sour sauce was also well-balanced. It reminded me of Korean-style tangsuyuk. ◆Large Rice (280 yen) Looked terrifyingly soft and ended up leaving it. ◆Vegetable Egg Soup (380 yen) A modest portion for one person, with a gentle, thickened broth and plenty of ingredients. ◆Braised Chinese Cabbage with Dried Scallops (980 yen) Subtly flavored, but the scallop broth added a nice touch. Thickened with eggs and comforting in taste. Lots of Chinese cabbage provided a good source of vegetables. ◆Genoise Vanilla Mango Flavored (450 yen) Ordered mango flavor but received chocolate flavor. The sponge at the bottom was like a slightly dry castella. ◆Mango Pudding (300 yen) Half-frozen and refreshing! The pudding had a slightly chewy texture. ◼️The restaurant was clean with a layout reminiscent of a family restaurant. It had a Chinese ambiance with decorative lanterns and a giant panda plushie. ◼️It was not crowded when I visited during an odd hour. ◼️The service was average. ◼️Solo female diners should have no trouble dining here.

Bar ○Yan is a little higher than Bar Mi○in. It's a little tastier than Bar Mi○in. However, considering it's a tourist spot in Asakusa, the overall cost performance is good, right? They can accommodate solo diners, couples, and large groups. They have private rooms, so it seems suitable for girls' gatherings or parties. Being in a hotel, they are open from early morning until late at night, which is convenient. You can have a drink anytime. It's nice to come at odd hours and have a drink alone, or have a lively time with friends during the day. The staff are from the continent, but they are kind and polite. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. By the way, the largest table is occupied by a panda. A real crowd-pleaser panda. Well, bon appétit! 😉

The staff giving out free drink vouchers was very friendly, so it was my first visit! The five ingredient yakisoba was delicious! It costs 980 yen and it stays warm on the hot plate. I forgot to take a picture, but the mapo tofu rice bowl was huge! It costs 900 yen. If it's this delicious, I want to try the hot pot next time.

The business was too busy, and my senior couldn't return the rental DVD on time, resulting in a late fee of tens of thousands of yen. He was reluctant to pay more than the purchase price of the DVD. From an SDGs perspective, the option of borrowing without owning is becoming more common. Car sharing is also increasing in Tokyo due to parking fees. For short distances on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway, cash payment requires paying the full amount for the entire route, making ETC more desirable. ETC can also be rented. Construction machinery is rented for short-term use after disasters for reconstruction. Animals, like the pandas featured in the Beijing Olympics, are rented worldwide. Today's morning was at Panda Family Chinese Restaurant, which replaced the former Jonathan's family restaurant location. I ordered the 15-dish breakfast set. Connected to Hotel Sunroute Asakusa, it may serve as the breakfast venue for hotel guests. The previous customer was alone, and the place was spacious. There was a drink bar with vegetable and fruit mixed juice. Each table had power outlets, making it suitable for long stays. The menu was surprisingly extensive. The food arrived after a 15-minute wait, with various small dishes and congee. The congee had a strong salty base with goji berries, grains, and nuts. The small dishes offered a variety of flavors and textures. The spicy tripe and simple ginger and scallion chicken were particularly good. Enjoying the colorful side dishes was more important than the congee itself. I ended with a café latte after a leisurely 40-minute breakfast, a rare experience for me. Next time, I'll try the Japanese-style grilled salmon set.

I didn't realize when it was established, but it was recently opened. I was a bit curious, so I decided to go in. I chose a menu, but no one came even after ringing the bell like in a family restaurant. After ringing four times, someone finally came. I was worried because they were writing orders on paper instead of using a POS terminal. Even when the food arrived, I couldn't enjoy it.

[Nearest station] Taharamachi Station, 8 minutes walk [Budget] 800 yen Visited in January 2022 [About the food] ★ Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu Lunch with drink bar for 800 yen After ordering the food, it is served on a tray within a few minutes. The Mapo Tofu is served in a covered clay pot, and you can have the lid removed. It feels somewhat luxurious. Although it is Sichuan-style, the Mapo Tofu is not very spicy. There is a generous amount of tofu, and the quick service suggests it may be a specialty of the restaurant. In addition to the main Mapo Tofu, there are side dishes (on this day, large siu mai), three side dishes, a thick Chinese soup, rice, and the overall portion is more than sufficient. The siu mai side dish has a satisfying taste, and the side dishes like Bang Bang Ji are also flavorful. The set lunch includes a drink bar, so it's a great deal. The cost performance is quite high. [About the restaurant] The restaurant opened in December 2021 in the former location of a family restaurant, and I had been curious about it since the construction phase, so I decided to visit for lunch in early 2022. Frankly, the logo of the restaurant has a somewhat sloppy feel... but upon entering, I was surprised by the somewhat luxurious atmosphere inside. The floor staff's Chinese-style uniforms are neat, giving an authentic Chinese feel. The seating is quite spacious. The clientele includes many individual and group customers from the surrounding working population, but being in a business hotel, there are also many tourists visiting Asakusa. There is a drink bar, so you can relax. It is very impressive to see several cute panda plush toys sitting in front of the drink bar. It's a nice restaurant that makes you want to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I tried out the typical Chinese family restaurant Panda that took over the space of Jonathan's on the 2nd floor of Sunroute Hotel Asakusa. They open from 6:30 in the morning, serving a reasonably priced breakfast menu from 6:30 to 10:30. They offer a Japanese breakfast menu with grilled salmon and a drink bar (680 yen), but I opted for the rice porridge breakfast with a drink bar (650 yen) and a mini pork bun (110 yen). The drink bar includes vegetable juice, cappuccino, and black tea. Soon, the rice porridge breakfast and mini pork bun arrived. The rice porridge breakfast came with 3 types of dim sum (shrimp dumplings, xiaolongbao, shumai) and 3 side dishes (bean sprout salad, carrot salad, dried tofu salad). The dim sum seemed like frozen food, and the side dishes were a bit too salty. The additional mini pork bun was just average. As for the rice porridge, I expected it to have a gentle flavor that you can adjust yourself, but it was heavily seasoned with artificial flavors. It would be better if they offered a milder tasting rice porridge.

Because it's called "Beijing-style" pork, the meat is larger than normal sweet and sour pork. It's more like meatballs. It's a sufficient portion for a lunch set. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant on Saturday at 3 pm. It was very quiet and nice. The sweet and sour pork was delicious, although it's hard to say what exactly was in it. The prices were reasonable and good.

I was surprised by how different the photos were from the menu.