Panda Mama restaurant, Cork City, Cork
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Welcome to PandaMama: Cork's newest Chinese dining experience. Located in the heart of Cork City, PandaMama offers an exciting array of diverse dishes. Whether you dine at dinner time or partake of the early bird menu, you're sure to enjoy the succulent food and the traditional Chinese surroundings.
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Facilities
Address:
Panda Mama
14 Parnell Place
Cork City
Cork
14 Parnell Place
Cork City
Cork
Opening hours:
Mon 12:30am - 11:30pm
Tue 12:30am - 11:30pm
Wed 12:30am - 11:30pm
Thu 12:30am - 11:30pm
Fri 12:30am - 11:30pm
Sat 12:30am - 11:30pm
Sun 12:30am - 11:30pm
Tue 12:30am - 11:30pm
Wed 12:30am - 11:30pm
Thu 12:30am - 11:30pm
Fri 12:30am - 11:30pm
Sat 12:30am - 11:30pm
Sun 12:30am - 11:30pm
Capacity:
160
Website:
Cuisines:
Asian, Chinese, Kid's Menu
Panda Mama restaurant, Cork City, Cork Reviews
3.0 Panda Mama 3.0 star review:
Called in Late Friday night with a party of 4. Staff were very obliging considering the time of night. All 4 had Starter & Mains, and all were very happy with their respective meals. Very good quality food and the staff had no problem with how long we wanted to stay.
The one point on the negative for me was the price. A bit expensive in comparison to other options in cork.
The one point on the negative for me was the price. A bit expensive in comparison to other options in cork.
Visited: 12/10/2012
Posted: 15/10/2012
3.0 Panda Mama 3.0 star review:
Booked an early bird menu for a friday night, as was to be elsewhere later, on the face of it, the value fro the Early Bird was excellent, three course for 16.50 Euro. As table was booked we were seated straight away and ordered a beer, for first course I ordered Spare Ribs, and that was what I got, just about, had one rib fallen off the plate, I would have had Spare Rib, that's right Two ribs were the starter..
For main I had the Duck roast pot, the meal itself was ok, a bit better than your usual chinese, but again the portion size left a lot to desired, (there was a 3 euro supplement for duck). the last course was Tea/coffee.
My biggest complaint was, while the service was prompt and friendly, I prefer to order another drink when I'm ready , not be asked if I want another one.
All in all the food was ok but sparse, and it brings in the old adage. "You get what you pay for"
For main I had the Duck roast pot, the meal itself was ok, a bit better than your usual chinese, but again the portion size left a lot to desired, (there was a 3 euro supplement for duck). the last course was Tea/coffee.
My biggest complaint was, while the service was prompt and friendly, I prefer to order another drink when I'm ready , not be asked if I want another one.
All in all the food was ok but sparse, and it brings in the old adage. "You get what you pay for"
Visited: 02/12/2011
Posted: 09/12/2011
2.0 Panda Mama 2.0 star review:
arrived on a wet day......, was kept waiting by the waiter to be seated for 15 minutes brought to my table in an empty room. ( one would wonder why i was waiting so long) menu arrived but was just a piece of paper not very suited to the restaurant. i had duck it was dry even though there was plenty of sauce. big plate with dry food not very attractive or tasty. could not wait to leave. I did complain but the person on the till was more interested in fixing there hair than listening to my complaint
Visited: 27/10/2011
Posted: 01/12/2011
5.0 Panda Mama 5.0 star review:
I actually went to Panda Mama for an early dinner with my sister on Valentines day of all days! The service was great, we had a lovely waitress who was really informative. I had the peanut satay, which I havent had in a Chinese for years - it was excellent! Would totally return just for that meal!
We were given little pandas on the table which we got to take home with us aswell which was cute, it is currently sitting in our hallway!
We were given little pandas on the table which we got to take home with us aswell which was cute, it is currently sitting in our hallway!
Visited: 14/02/2011
Posted: 20/03/2011
4.5 Panda Mama 4.5 star review:
Okay,
I had previously had takeaway from Panda Mama and had noted that the food was not the greatest, didn't really enjoy it; but was in town this evening for a meal with my partner, and decided I would give the restaurant the benefit of doubt, and give it one more chance to have a sit down meal in.
The restaurant is talked about so much, everybody knows Panda Mama, it has also done a lot in regards to advertising media since its opening.
As stated by most reviews of this restaurant, the décor of the restaurant is magnificant. It's spacious, comfortable and vibrant but authentically chinese.
We were seated quickly, even though it was very busy and to add to this it was a Saturday evening and we were without a reservation but the staff were very quick to accomodate and find us a table within a few minutes.
Staff were very quick and attentive in bringing us the menu and taking our order. As you may or may not know, Panda Mama offer a very reasonable and good Early Bird Menu, €19.00 for 4 courses (Starter, Main Course, Dessert and Tea or Coffee).
Food arrived quickly and the main also arrived quite fast after the starters.
The food however has a downside in the restaurant, as with the takeaway that I had got from Panda Mama soon after it originally opened, was bland, plain and just boring.
I had the szechuan chicken with Chips and Fried Rice. It seemed like it was just covered in chillies to make the meal more flavoursome, but even the chillies couldnt mask the plain taste of the meal.
The only thing that was really enjoyable about the meal was the starters and dessert, to which we just had an ice cream bowl.
I dont think however I would be returning to Panda Mama's in the near future. Although the price and service is great, the food really does let this place down big time.
- Patrick
I had previously had takeaway from Panda Mama and had noted that the food was not the greatest, didn't really enjoy it; but was in town this evening for a meal with my partner, and decided I would give the restaurant the benefit of doubt, and give it one more chance to have a sit down meal in.
The restaurant is talked about so much, everybody knows Panda Mama, it has also done a lot in regards to advertising media since its opening.
As stated by most reviews of this restaurant, the décor of the restaurant is magnificant. It's spacious, comfortable and vibrant but authentically chinese.
We were seated quickly, even though it was very busy and to add to this it was a Saturday evening and we were without a reservation but the staff were very quick to accomodate and find us a table within a few minutes.
Staff were very quick and attentive in bringing us the menu and taking our order. As you may or may not know, Panda Mama offer a very reasonable and good Early Bird Menu, €19.00 for 4 courses (Starter, Main Course, Dessert and Tea or Coffee).
Food arrived quickly and the main also arrived quite fast after the starters.
The food however has a downside in the restaurant, as with the takeaway that I had got from Panda Mama soon after it originally opened, was bland, plain and just boring.
I had the szechuan chicken with Chips and Fried Rice. It seemed like it was just covered in chillies to make the meal more flavoursome, but even the chillies couldnt mask the plain taste of the meal.
The only thing that was really enjoyable about the meal was the starters and dessert, to which we just had an ice cream bowl.
I dont think however I would be returning to Panda Mama's in the near future. Although the price and service is great, the food really does let this place down big time.
- Patrick
Visited: 05/03/2011
Posted: 05/03/2011
5.0 Panda Mama 5.0 star review:
Fantastic food, great service and a really nice place too. I will definately return
Visited: 22/01/2011
Posted: 23/01/2011
5.0 Panda Mama 5.0 star review:
my sisters took me for my 50th birthday it was lovely food was great had a great night
Visited: 04/01/2011
Posted: 07/01/2011
3.0 Panda Mama 3.0 star review:
For some reason I seem to only be able to rate this based on atmosphere. The atmosphere was wonderful, but the wonderfulness ended there. We received a gift certificate, which we used to purchase the early bird 4 course meal for each of our party of three. The service was prompt, but curt and unfriendly. The food was served quickly, but was over-priced and uninspired for the €19.99 per person charge. For that price, I'd think someone would have checked in at our table at least once to make sure all was well with the meal, but none did.
After hearing so many raves about the place, we were all pretty disappointed. I would not recommend Panda Mama.
After hearing so many raves about the place, we were all pretty disappointed. I would not recommend Panda Mama.
Visited: 05/01/2011
Posted: 05/01/2011
3.0 Panda Mama 3.0 star review:
Dropped by this place for a quick lunch. Good value lunch deal, main course for about 8 euros. Had pork ribs for starter, succulent and tasty, decent portion as well. Had vegetables with tofu for main, huge portion and tasted just ok, not seasoned well enough for me. Good service.
Visited: 27/12/2010
Posted: 27/12/2010
2.0 Panda Mama 2.0 star review:
I went hear for dinner I got the chicken curry it was so wonderful but you recieve very small portions but in saying that it is a very cheap restaurant! I found the staff not very welcoming and also they were a bit lazy! I had to ask for some water and when I got it it came in a tiny glass! Not the best restaurant but It is still a nice place to go for something to eat!
Visited: 11/12/2010
Posted: 26/12/2010
