Red Panda

Very good genuine Chinese food if you use the Chinese menu rather than the Western menu. My Chinese wife rated it highly, and as someone that has been to China a dozen times I also enjoyed it. My only issue would be the initial attitude we got when booking - our party had 3 kids and they were very keen to get us in and out early when I called to make a reservation (told me we had to be done by 7pm), but were much nicer when we turned up and they realized my wife was Chinese. Considering late evening family style dining is normal in China, it would be nice to bring some of that culture to the UK instead of pandering to the local rednecks who think kids shouldn't be allowed near a restaurant until they're 16

We had 5 course set menu for dinner tonight. Duck pancake was good, chicken corn soup with crackers were good, combination curry was ok, chicken Szechuan was not spicy at all but the chicken was very tender, and crispy pork belly was excellent. Egg fried rice was ok. Ask for chilli oil and soy sauce will take the dishes to another level. Desserts (fried ice cream and banana fritter) were excellent and the batter was crisp and thin. I would like to come back to try their dry beef hofun or brisket hofun.

I’m a tourist in Belfast. We walked into Red Panda as it’s walking distance from our hotel. I must say I was quite shocked to get such good authentic Chinese food in Europe. We have travelled to many countries in Europe and have had its share of westernized Chinese food. Red Panda serves authentic Chinese food. We enjoyed the roast duck, fried big intestine, beef and tofu soup plus the fish with salted veg. Kudos to the chef.

I had my first meal in Belfast during my conference trip at this restaurant and I couldn't have been happier. The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty, which made for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We initially ordered a dish that included bitter cucumber, but unfortunately, it was not available. However, the chef came out and personally explained the situation to us, and even offered alternatives which made us feel appreciated. I may be biased, but the food was absolutely delicious! And to top it off, the restaurant is conveniently located opposite the Europa Hotel, making it a great spot for anyone staying there. I highly recommend this restaurant for both the food and the fantastic service!