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Panda Cantina

Restaurant Ramen restaurant

👍 Great quality ramen, friendly environment. Careful on the spicy level you choose. It goes from 0 to 5 but I wouldn’t go further 2 unless you really love spicy. People often mention ramen, spicy, tofu, level, good, spice, delicious, choose, wait,


Address

R. de São Marçal 86, 1200-421 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

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Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (420 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: ramen (29) spicy (16) tofu (16) level (11) good (8) spice (8) delicious (7) choose (6) wait (6)
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  • 4/5 Ana S. 9 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Great quality ramen, friendly environment. Careful on the spicy level you choose. It goes from 0 to 5 but I wouldn’t go further 2 unless you really love spicy.
    19 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johannes 1 year ago on Google • 659 reviews
    The vegan ramen is simply delicious and I highly recommend everyone who likes ramen to try this place! The ambient and interior design is very minimalistic and holds true to the name as the cutlery and bowls are stainless steel and look like they’re borrowed from a cantina. The quality of the food, however, is not comparable to a cantina but many levels above any cantina I’ve been to. Be prepared to wait a few minutes though, as the space inside is very limited. The tofu in the vegetarian ramen was very crisply and tasted incredible! When arriving at the restaurant, you need to go to the window towards the street and let them write your name down. That way they can call you up once they are ready to take your order and let you take a seat inside. We had approximately 6 people who already waited when we arrived and it took about 15 minutes to get a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheri L. 1 year ago on Google • 610 reviews
    We were craving noodles and something warm so we decided to try this as it was nice and close to where we were staying. The menu is very small so it is easy to choose! We all had beef Ramen and it was very tasty! Spice level 3 was a little too Spicy for 2 of us and level 0 a little bland. We had to wait 30 minutes as there were people waiting to be seated. However, you could order a drink from the takeout window while you were waiting. It was worth the wait as the food was fresh and very tasty. The stuff we’re all super friendly.!

  • 5/5 Luca T. 6 months ago on Google • 366 reviews
    Really good ramen! The fried tofu as also excellent on the side. The lemonade was way too sour unfortunately and undrinkable. You have to order before you get in, which is fine but a bit weird experience. Affordable as well!

  • 5/5 Trusted R. 1 year ago on Google
    very good ramen! the menu is small so its super easy to choose your meal ;) but be careful the spice levels are no joke! the staff is very friendly & the fried tofu is super tasteful. if every tofu would be cooked like this I would turn vegetarian :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Юлия Андреевна �. 8 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Ramen broth is tasty, but chemical, it's not real ramen. Limited choice of dishes - for me it's a plus, it's easier to make a choice. Low price compared to other cafes. The cafe itself is very small and stuffy (no air conditioning, only one fan). All broths are spicy. The chopsticks are metal, which is not very convenient, the noodles slip out. For one time to go for an inexpensive dinner is good, add to the list of favorite places - definitely not.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gabi 1 year ago on Google
    I had mixed feelings about it. The service is great and the place has good energy. I ordered the pork ramen with spicy level 2. Well, the result was that I couldn't enjoy the food, I was just trying to survive lol, I couldn't taste the ramen because it was very spicy...the pork was just ok.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jade S. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    the best ramen I’ve ever had! I wasn’t a fan of ramen before I came here and now I go weekly 🍜 The tofu pieces are like vegan chicken nuggets, everyone who I bring here loves the tofu (even non tofu fans!) Honestly one of my favourite joints in Lisbon 🇵🇹
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana Costa (. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is very cozy. The aesthetics are simple and atmospheric. The food is delicious and achievable. Also straight to the point. They sell ramen and that’s it. You can choose 3 different types of meat, add more ingredients of your choice and choose the degree of spicy. I wish I knew I was only getting half of an egg and I would have asked for another but other than that they are rather fast and works pretty much like a traditional Chinese or Japanese canteen. You sit, you eat and you go. Also the employee was nice and calm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shazina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Ramen; absolutely delicious. Meat so soft, soup flavorful and noodles tender. The helping is generous and the best is the option of spice level and the guidance while selecting. I settled for 3, though wanted 4 but Susila cautioned me and she was right. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saurabh A. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing vegan tofu ramen. Legit flavor and spice. I did a 3/5 and it was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Good ramen for 8.30€. You can choose beef, pork or tofu, and the level of spiciness from 1 to 5. Cute restaurant with little pandas everywhere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiago M. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked the place, yet is too small what lead to long waiting lines! The place is really cozy and clean and the staff is nice, yet it is noticeable that they are always overwhelmed with the amount of work they have. The ramen is amazing but ATTENTION it is REALLY spicy 🔥🥵. I'm used to spice and usually I ask mild-high spicy, in there I asked for spice level 2 (out of 10) and was really spicy ahaha (so take care).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Afonso R. 1 year ago on Google
    Panda Cantina is a renowned ramen restaurant that lives up to its reputation. Although the wait time can be a bit lengthy, the food is well worth it. The intimate setting, with its shared table arrangement, adds to the dining experience. A must-try dish is their giant panda noodles, but don't miss out on the tofu either – it is truly to die for. Whether you're a fan of ramen or just looking for a delicious meal, Panda Cantina is a must-visit dining destination.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aramara U. 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Great ramen, only 3 options so you order outside, sit, eat and leave. Also tried the mochi at the end and it was good. They have different levels of spicy ramen.

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 3 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    First time trying Chinese-Style ramen in Lisbon, and I really enjoyed it. The restaurant is tiny and covered with lots of little panda figures! I'm used to spicy food so I was (almost) fine with lv.3 , but if you don't eat spicy food often, don't go over lv.2 . The fried tofu was incedibly tasty and crispy, I absolutely loved it. Downsides of Panda Cantina: always overcrowded with tourists and the chopsticks are made with metal, so slippery.

  • 5/5 Berrak A. 11 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    🫶reasons to love: •The mochi. We started with 1, and ended up eating 3. If you like mochi, you have to try! •The down to earth yet hip vibes •The tofu ramen! (I had the best breaded tofu of my life and the broth was better than the beef) 🔻could’ve been better: •Service could have been friendlier, but I don’t think that’s the vibe they are going for. 🍻bonus: you can grab beers while waiting for your table. (yes, you’ll likely to wait if you go during the hot days/hours) 📒 good to know: the menu is super simple! there are 3 types of ramen (beef, pork, tofu), and one more option that is bigger and a mix of 3 proteins. Be careful with your spice level (0-5), even 3 was a little too spicy for me. 👩🏼‍⚖️sum: Would I come back? Probably! I think this is a cool spot to catch up with a friend while eating yummy mochi and ramen.

  • 5/5 Bence N. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere, the staff is super nice and the ramen is incredible. Price-wise it's pretty good as well. Got the 4 out of 5 spice level and yes, it was really spicy but not too overpowering - would recommend level 2 or 3 for most though

  • 5/5 João R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wasn’t a fan of ramen till I tried it in here. Nice place with much character!

  • 5/5 Mattias S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice "hole in the wall" place, delicious ramen, great service. Very well worth to give your name in the door and wait outside for a seat. Follow the advice on spiciness, 3 was perfect for us. Will come back next time I visit my son.

  • 5/5 del p. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    one of the best ramen i ever had, the best tofu i ever tasted!! but my friend took level 1 of spicy and it was VERY spicy👹 and the blueberry mochi was delicious!!! i recommend this place🔛🔝

  • 4/5 Arika 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to have ramen in Lisbon !! 8/10 Small but cozy . You have to experience once . In my opinion the tofu is more better than the beef or pork

  • 4/5 Valter F. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    A bit tiny and cramped. The ramen is good. You’ll like it if you’re into the richer/fatter type of broth. Oh, and careful with the spice, a 3 is already quite potent.


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  • Payments
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    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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