Pandasia - Was: Magnolia?
Nancy Mason
Has anyone ever eaten at Pandasia? What did you think or like? I was
disappointed with the one on Dravus at Interbay. Fried rice had bad
frozen peas and carrots. BBQ Pork was dried-out and limp.
Still looking for good food in the Magnolia/Interbay neighborhood.
Please Help!
Nancy Mason
University of Washington
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Media Center
(nem...@u.washington.edu)
On Fri, 19 Sep 1997, Nancy Mason wrote:
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> Can anyone recommend places to eat in Magnolia to a new resident?
> Type of food/cost is unimportant at this point...
> Thanks!
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> Nancy Mason
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JenniferNB
I think Pandasia has gone downhill. The wedgewood and interbay restaurants
which were owned by the same people split up into two separate businesses.
Interbay has changed their menu. Wedgewood has changed their name. I've been
disappointed the last few times I was at the interbay restaurant and don't
feel compelled to go back. Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon at 8917 Roosevelt Way NE
has menu items very similar to those that I liked at Pandasia (and Panda's
before that) such as Lovers Eggplant and Homemade Chowmein noodles, etc.. I'm
sorry I don't have any good Magnolia/Interbay suggestions.
Kirsten Andersen
Nancy Mason wrote:
>
> Has anyone ever eaten at Pandasia? What did you think or like? I was
> disappointed with the one on Dravus at Interbay. Fried rice had bad
> frozen peas and carrots. BBQ Pork was dried-out and limp.
>
their menu. I've had some good things there in the past including the
10 ingredient chow mein with home-made noodles and, a dish I often
crave, Lover's eggplant. But, I've not eaten there in many months (or
more) and am sorry to hear that the quality wasn't up to parr.
> On Fri, 19 Sep 1997, Nancy Mason wrote:
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> > Can anyone recommend places to eat in Magnolia to a new resident?
> > Type of food/cost is unimportant at this point...
In Magnolia, try Szamania. It's owned and operated by a native Czech (I
think), who has created a restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, fair
prices for high quality and good wines to choose from. You may have
seen some of their salad dressings sold at supermarkets...They make a
great Ceaser, among other things. Also, at Fisherman's Terminal,
Chinooks is easy and has always been perfectly satisfying.
Good luck and happy eating!
-Kirsten
Sandra Vigil
Nancy Mason wrote:
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> Has anyone ever eaten at Pandasia? What did you think or like? I was
> disappointed with the one on Dravus at Interbay. Fried rice had bad
> frozen peas and carrots. BBQ Pork was dried-out and limp.
I like Pandasia for two things: The Emporer's Potstickers and
Pandamania. I can actually make a full meal and then some with an
order of potstickers and jasmine rice. The Pandamania lasts me for two
days when I get it as takeout.
Otherwise, I don't find the rest of their menu that interesting.
Interbay just doens't brim with good restaurants (or many) as far as I
can tell.
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ToBru
there's a little place, don't know the name...never been there...but I'm still
gonna say it. My friends from mongolia have been there. it's just down the
street, about half a block south, of the thriftway on the northern end of the
hill.
It's in a white-painted house, serving weekend brunch, and it's to the point
now where people don't go there because it's so crowded. Let me know if it's
good or if my friends just wanna imagine they live near a breakfast place.
~tom
ALZELT
In article
<Pine.A41.3.95b.97100...@homer30.u.washington.edu>, Nancy
Mason <nem...@u.washington.edu> writes:
>Subject: Pandasia - Was: Magnolia?
>From: Nancy Mason <nem...@u.washington.edu>
>Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 12:32:36 -0700
>
>Has anyone ever eaten at Pandasia? What did you think or like? I was
>disappointed with the one on Dravus at Interbay. Fried rice had bad
>frozen peas and carrots. BBQ Pork was dried-out and limp.
>
>Still looking for good food in the Magnolia/Interbay neighborhood.
>Please Help!
>
>
Next time try their Scallops in a cilantro sauce. their homemade noodles
are unbelievable(Judy Foo was the original chef. She is now at her own
place-Snappy Dragon)Their veggie or pork potstickers are great. And
whatever you do, do not forget to order their Mu Shu Pork. In reality, the
fried rice is the only thing bad on the menu. And if driving to Interbay is
not your thing, there is another Pandasia in Wedgewood at about 65th St. I
am sorry that you had a bad experience. I would hope that you give it
another chance, and possibly try some of these suggestions.
While it is quite possible that it has gone downhill, I would give it a
second chance. If not, please try the Snappy Dragon on Roosevelt at about
90th. The homeade noodles and eggplant are wonderful dishes.
alan
Debbie Schwartz
In article <3432F4...@seanet.com>,
Kirsten Andersen <kir...@seanet.com> wrote:
>In Magnolia, try Szamania. It's owned and operated by a native Czech (I
>think), who has created a restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, fair
>prices for high quality and good wines to choose from. You may have
>seen some of their salad dressings sold at supermarkets...They make a
>great Ceaser, among other things. Also, at Fisherman's Terminal,
>Chinooks is easy and has always been perfectly satisfying.
If you go to Chinooks, be sure to leave room for the blackberry cobbler.
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Kirsten Andersen
I'll Bite...Is it Kimball's? Never been there but it's about a half a
block south and on the opposite side of the street from the Thriftway
store. It's on the corner. Anyway, I get coupons in the mail
(Value-Pak or something like that) with coupons for Kimball's regularly
but have not tried it yet. So, don't know if it's good. Some help I am,
huh!!
-Kirsten
Jeff Meyer
Before Pandasia changed hands (as I understand it) -- back when it was
called Pandas -- it had two locations, one in Magnolia, and one over east
and north of the U-District. In the Pandas days, I ate at both locations;
the menus were the same, and the food was very good.
When they split up there were two major changes:
1) The Magnolia branch changed their name to Pandasia, their menu changed,
and the food went downhill in a major way (IMO).
2) The North Seattle branch changed their name to The Black Pearl, the
menu stayed about the same, and the quality of the food only dipped
a tad. (IMO).
I was wondering if those who stilled extolled the pleasures of Panda's were
refering to the North Seattle branch, and not the Magnolia branch...
(Of late, I've fallen in love with The Asian Wok and Grill in Freemont. And
they do take-out. Schwing!)
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JenniferNB
Both Panda's changed to Pandasia a few years ago and I think the partnership
split the restaurants about a year ago. Wedgewood is no Black Pearl. I'd love
to hear if it has maintained the quality of the past.Interbay has been
disappointing--they do have a new menu but will make the old menu items upon
request.
CRANEOP399
Have never tried Pandasia and it sound like I never will. If you are looking
for places in Magnolia/Interbay area, try the places at Fisherman's Terminal,
The Bay, Chinooks, Little Chinooks and the Tavern ( I don't remember the name,
but it had good fish and chips last time I was there. On the south end of
Magnolia, there is Maggie Bluffs and Palisades. If you cross the Ballard
bridge and head toward Golden Gardens, you will find many good places to eat