Chinese Restaurant Harlem | Dinner & Cocktails at Panda Harlem
Panda Harlem dining room with warm lighting

Panda Harlem

A Chinese Restaurant in Harlem for Dinner, Cocktails, and Nights Out

Panda Harlem brings Chinese comfort food, cocktails, and a lively dinner scene to Harlem. Come for dinner, meet friends, plan a birthday, or make a simple night out feel more fun.

Looking for Chinese food in Harlem with more energy? Panda brings together dinner, cocktails, and a room that works for weeknight plans, date night, birthdays, and group dinners.

More Than a Quick Takeout Stop

Panda Harlem is for nights when takeout is not the move. The food is comforting, the drinks keep the table going, and the room feels warm and lively.

If you want a Chinese restaurant in Harlem with real dinner energy, Panda is built for that. It works for an easy dinner, date night, birthdays, group plans, and bigger celebrations.

You can also visit the Panda Harlem homepage or explore Panda as a restaurant near you in Harlem.

Make Your Panda Reservation

Book your table for 1–9 guests through OpenTable. For 10 or more guests, use the private party inquiry page.

Why Panda Stands Out Among Chinese Restaurants in Harlem

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Chinese comfort food with range

Panda’s Food Menu includes scallion pancakes, bao buns, lettuce wraps, dumplings, Beijing Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, Shanghai Salmon, prawns, noodles, rice dishes, and lobster.

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Cocktails are part of the night

Panda also has a full Drinks Menu with signature cocktails, wine, beer, and bottle service. Dinner and drinks can stay in one place.

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Built for dinner in Harlem

Panda fits dinner plans, last-minute nights out, birthdays, and weekends when you want a little more energy. Reservations are available for 1–9 guests, with a 10+ inquiry path for larger groups.

Chinese Food in Harlem That Feels Like Dinner

Panda Harlem’s menu is made for sharing, trying a few things, and making dinner feel more fun than a one-plate meal.

Shareable plates including dumplings and bao buns at Panda Harlem
Signature dishes at Panda Harlem

Start with Scallion Pancakes, Chicken Bao Buns, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Lobster Spoons, or dumplings for the table. Then move into dishes like Oxtail Dumplings, Beijing Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, Filet Mignon & Broccoli, Shanghai Salmon, noodles, or rice dishes.

The menu works for a casual dinner, a group dinner in Harlem, or a night when everyone wants to order a little more than usual.

Planning food for a larger group at home or off-site? Panda also offers a catering menu.

Signature cocktails at Panda Harlem bar

Cocktails, Wine, and More Than Just Food

Panda’s Drinks Menu gives dinner more personality. You can order signature cocktails, wine, beer, frozen drinks, and bottle service.

Come for dinner, start with happy hour, or make drinks part of the whole night. You can also visit the Happy Hour Harlem page for more details.

Friends celebrating dinner at Panda Harlem

A Strong Fit for Group Dinners, Birthdays, and Nights Out

Panda works for more than a standard dinner. It fits birthday dinners, date nights, girls’ nights out, group plans, and other celebrations.

If you are planning a birthday dinner in Harlem, a celebration dinner in Harlem, a girls night out in Harlem, or a bigger group plan, Panda has booking paths for both 1–9 guests and 10+ guests.

For private dining, larger groups, and buyouts, the Private Parties page gives more details.

A Chinese Restaurant in Harlem That Feels Like a Real Night Out

Panda Harlem is located at 2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027. It is easy to work into dinner plans, drinks with friends, date nights, birthdays, and group outings.

Panda is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 3 PM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 3 PM to 12 AM. Monday is closed.

Address

2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Hours

Tuesday–Thursday: 5 PM–12 AM

Friday: 5 PM–1 AM

Saturday: 3 PM–1 AM

Sunday: 3 PM–12 AM

Monday: Closed

Chinese Restaurant in Harlem: FAQ

Yes. Panda Harlem is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar in Harlem with Chinese comfort food, dumplings, bao, Beijing Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, Shanghai Salmon, noodles, rice dishes, cocktails, and more.
Panda Harlem serves appetizers, dumplings, seafood, chicken, beef, noodles, rice dishes, and signature items like Oxtail Dumplings, Beijing Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, and Shanghai Salmon. You can view the full Food Menu before booking.
Yes. Panda has a Drinks Menu with signature cocktails, wine, beer, frozen drinks, and bottle service. It also works well as a cocktail bar in Harlem.
Yes. Reservations for 1–9 guests can be booked through Panda Harlem's OpenTable reservation link. For 10+ guests, use the private party inquiry form.
Yes. Panda is a strong fit for birthday dinners in Harlem, celebration dinners in Harlem, group dinners in Harlem, and private party inquiries for 10+ guests.
Panda Harlem is located at 2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027, in West Harlem.

Make Reservations at Panda Harlem

Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Harlem that feels more fun, more social, and worth the trip? Panda brings together comfort food, cocktails, and easy reservations.