Panda Island Chinese Cuisine – Chinese
Panda Island Chinese Cuisine invites diners into a vibrant space where the savory aroma of sizzling black bean sauce and the gentle steam from bamboo dim sum baskets fill the air. From the satisfying crunch of golden-fried wontons to the comforting warmth of a rich, cabbage-filled wonton soup, every dish captures the heart of classic Chinese comfort food. It is a welcoming retreat where bold, wok-fired flavors and delicate handmade dumplings create a feast that is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.
Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1E1 https://pandaislandvictoria.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, low-fat, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, glp1, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, renal, carnivore, aip, alkaline, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the excellent sandwiches and beautiful presentation, frequently noting the warm and helpful service provided by the attentive staff. Celebrated for its inviting atmosphere, the space offers a satisfying lunch experience where diners appreciate the thoughtful menu recommendations.
Menu
Chef's Specials
- Chicken in Black Bean Sauce - $19.95: Chicken thigh slices, bell peppers, onions, black bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dim Sum Combo - $17.95: 2 Shrimp Dumplings, 2 Shanghai Pork Dumplings, 2 Beef Siumais, 1 Pork Siumai, 1 Chicken Bun, 1 BBQ Pork Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bell-Pepper + Eggplant w/ Chicken in Black Bean Sauce - $19.95: Eggplant bites, bell peppers, chicken thigh slices, onions, black-bean sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Almond Chicken - $19.95: Three deep-fried chicken breasts, almond crumbs, orange sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso Chicken - $18.95: Deep-fried chicken, sweet chilli sauce, broccoli rim Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Soup
- Vegetable Spring Roll (each) - $3.25: Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Wonton Soup w/ Cabbage (Small) - $8.95: Pork wontons, cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Cheese Wontons (Small) - $6.95: Cream cheese, egg, sugar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Potstickers - $13.95: 10 pork potstickers, pork and cabbage filling, house-made red vinegar dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wor Wonton Soup - $21.95: 14 pcs wontons, prawns, squid, BBQ pork, chicken, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Green Onion Pancake (each) - $4.5: Green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (Vegetarian) - Small - $10.95: Cabbage, tofu, carrot, onion, Chinese wood ear fungi, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos & Meal for One
- No. 1 Beef with Broccoli Combo - $16.95: Beef, broccoli, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 2 Sweet and Sour Lean Pork Combo - $16.95: Sweet and sour pork, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 3 Deep-Fried Orange Chicken Combo - $16.95: Orange chicken, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 4 Crispy Ginger Fried Beef Combo - $16.95: Spicy ginger beef, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 5 Diced Szechuan Fish Combo - $16.95: Spicy Szechuan fish, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 6 Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls Combo - $16.95: Chicken balls, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 7 Beef & Green Beans in Black Beans Sauce Combo - $16.95: Beef, green beans, black bean sauce, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 8 Tofu Chop Suey Combo - $16.95: Tofu, mixed vegetables, choice of fried rice, chow mein, or steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner for Two - $39.95: 2 Vegetable Spring Rolls, BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Chop Suey, Sweet & Sour Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner for Four - $77.95: 4 Vegetable Spring Rolls, House Fried Rice, Chicken Chow Mein, Beef Chop Suey, Deep Fried Orange Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Dishes
- Chicken Chow Mein - $16.95: Soft egg noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, chicken thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Chow Mein - $16.95: Soft egg noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, BBQ pork Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chow Mein - $16.95: Soft egg noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Veggie Chow Fun - $18.95: Flat rice noodles, beef, Shanghai bok choy, carrots, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Chow Mein - $15.95: Soft egg noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Chow Mein - $17.95: Soft egg noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun (Flat Rice Noodle) - $18.95: Flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, onion, green onion, soya sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Thick Noodle Chow Mein (Vegetarian) - $18.95: Thick egg noodles, tofu, carrot, cabbage, onion, green onion
- Singapore-Style Vermicelli w/ Curry Flavour - $18.95: Rice vermicelli, BBQ pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, onions, green onion, curry Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Soy Sauce Chow Mein (Vegetarian) - $17.95: Thin egg noodles, soy sauce, carrot, onion, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Crispy Noodles - $20.95: Prawn, squid, BBQ pork, chicken, vegetables, crispy noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $12.95: Egg, mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Fried Rice - $15.95: BBQ pork, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Fried Rice - $17.95: Egg, shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Fried Rice - $14.95: Egg, mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $15.95: Beef, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yang Chow Fried Rice - $16.95: BBQ pork, shrimp, egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice (Small) - $3.5: White rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $15.95: Chicken, egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $15.95: Shrimp, egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice - $17.95: Salted fish, chicken, shredded lettuce, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Dishes
- Sauteed Chinese Greens - $19.95: Gai lan, Shanghai bok choy, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Tofu - $18.95: Tofu, sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Chop Suey - $17.95: Tofu, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu w/ Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce - $18.95: Tofu, green beans, black bean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu & Broccoli in Ginger Sauce - $17.95: Tofu, broccoli, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant w/ Spicy Garlic Sauce - $18.95: Eggplant, mushrooms, onions, carrots, spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Tofu - $18.95: Tofu, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu w/ Mushrooms (Spicy) - $17.95: Soft tofu, mushrooms, onions, peas, carrots, spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Gai Lan - $18.95: Gai lan, ginger, sugar Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Dishes
- Beef Chop Suey - $17.95: Beef, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Beef Brisket - $24.95: Beef brisket, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stewed Beef Brisket - $24.95: Beef brisket, carrots, onions, lettuce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Ginger Fried Beef (Spicy) - $18.95: Beef, ginger, spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef w/ Broccoli - $17.95: Beef, broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef w/ Chinese Greens - $20.95: Beef, gai lan, Shanghai bok choy, broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Beef w/ Gai Lan - $20.95: Beef, gai lan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Beef w/ Vegetables (Spicy) - $18.95: Beef, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, Szechuan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Beef w/ Ginger & Onion - $19.95: Beef, ginger, onion Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef w/ Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce - $19.95: Beef, green beans, black bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Dishes
- Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls - $17.95: 16 chicken balls, sweet and sour sauce, pineapple Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chop Suey - $17.95: Chicken, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, mushrooms Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Chicken - $17.95: Chicken, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken in Szechuan Spicy Oil - $19.95: Boned chicken, spicy Szechuan oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Orange Chicken - $17.95: Chicken, orange sauce, Mandarin slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diced Chicken Chop Suey w/ Almond - $17.95: Diced chicken, mixed diced vegetables, almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Szechuan Chicken w/ Vegetables (Spicy) - $17.95: Chicken, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, Szechuan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken w/ Sand Ginger & Soy Sauce - $19.95: Boned chicken, sand ginger, soy sauce
- Crispy Ginger Fried Chicken (Spicy) - $17.95: Chicken, ginger, spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Diced Chicken Chop Suey w/ Cashews - $17.95: Diced chicken, mixed diced vegetables, cashews Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Eggplant w/ Salted Fish & Chicken - $19.95: Eggplant, chicken, salted fish Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Pork Dishes
- Sweet & Sour Lean Pork - $17.95: Lean pork, sweet and sour sauce
- Steamed Spare Ribs w/ Plum - $17.95: Spare ribs, plum sauce
- Steamed Spare Ribs w/ Lam Kok - $17.95: Spare ribs, Lam Kok (black olives)
- Dry Garlic Spare Ribs - $17.95: Spare ribs, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Salt & Pepper Pork Chop - $18.95: Pork chops with bone, salt, pepper
- Steamed Meat Cake w/ Szechuan Mustard Stem - $17.95: Pork meat cake, Szechuan mustard stem
- Mapo Tofu w/ Minced Pork (Spicy) - $17.95: Soft tofu, minced pork, onions, peas, carrots, corn, spicy sauce
- Steamed Meat Cake w/ Salted Fish - $17.95: Pork meat cake, salted fish Dietary tags: High-Protein
- BBQ Pork Chop Suey - $17.95: BBQ Pork, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, mushrooms
- Peking Pork Chop - $18.95: Pork chops with bone, tangy sweet and sour sauce
Seafood Dishes
- Diced Fish w/ Oyster Sauce - $18.95: Boneless basa fish, mixed vegetables, oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Szechuan Diced Fish (Spicy) - $18.95: Boneless basa fish, mixed vegetables, Szechuan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Seafood w/ Chinese Greens - $24.95: Prawns, squid, fish, gai lan, Shanghai bok choy, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Panfried Prawns - $22.95: Prawns Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp in Scrambled Eggs - $19.95: Shrimp, eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Stir-Fried Prawn w/ Broccoli - $22.95: Prawns, broccoli, oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Stir-Fried Prawn w/ Snap Peas - $23.95: Prawns, snap peas, oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Salt & Pepper Squid (Spicy) - $24.95: Battered squid, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Deep Fried Prawns - $24.95: 13 battered prawns, sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp w/ Diced Vegetables & Cashews - $19.95: Shrimp, mixed diced vegetables, cashews Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Szechuan Seafood Delight (Spicy) - $23.95: Prawns, squid, boneless basa fish, vegetables, Szechuan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics
Add-ons
- Add Vegetable Chop Suey to Combo - $2: Mixed vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions about Panda Island Chinese Cuisine
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Panda Island Chinese Cuisine.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Panda Island Chinese Cuisine specializes in classic Chinese comfort food, featuring dim sum, wok-fired dishes, and traditional handmade dumplings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Panda Island Chinese Cuisine is located in Victoria, British Columbia, as indicated by the restaurant's official website.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and vegetarian options include eggplant with spicy garlic sauce and sautéed Chinese greens, while panfried prawns and stewed beef brisket provide keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a satisfying lunch experience featuring beautiful presentation, attentive service, and menu recommendations in an inviting, vibrant atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Panda Island Chinese Cuisine offers a website and online ordering at https://pandaislandvictoria.com/.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features a wide variety of Chinese classics, including dim sum, combo plates, and numerous health-conscious dietary options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderately priced Chinese restaurant stands out for its extensive dietary accommodations and highly praised service, earning a 4.0/5 rating.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Panda Island Chinese Cuisine is currently operational, with business details and menu information available on their website at https://pandaislandvictoria.com/.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests praise the excellent sandwiches, beautiful presentation, and warm, helpful service within an inviting atmosphere that offers a satisfying lunch experience.
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