Panda Panda - Veseli

This is a quick takeaway shop that had a line when I visited during lunch, which is always a good sign! They offer takeaway and dine-in lunch packs ranging from... read more This is a quick takeaway shop that had a line when I visited during lunch, which is always a good sign! They offer takeaway and dine-in lunch packs ranging from $8.90 to $10.90. The smaller option allows you to choose one type of rice or noodle with a side; I saw options like black beef, chicken curry, and sweet and sour chicken. I opted for the chicken curry, and it was absolutely delicious! It was moist, flavorful, and the rice was light and fluffy. They serve small portions of everything, which means they can frequently refill their offerings, ensuring that the food stays fresh. I really love that! However, the service could have been a bit friendlier instead of feeling so business-like. I'll definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

I was pleasantly surprised by the Char Kway Teow; it was really good. The takeaway portion was generous, and it was freshly cooked and served piping hot. It sta... read more I was pleasantly surprised by the Char Kway Teow; it was really good. The takeaway portion was generous, and it was freshly cooked and served piping hot. It stayed warm all the way back to my workplace. I also liked the flat container it came in; it wasn't too deep, which helped keep the noodles from getting soggy. The food was prepared quickly, so I didn't have to wait long at all. The taste was really delicious, and I think there may have been some ikan bilis added, which was a nice touch. I just wish I worked closer to this place! I'll definitely be back to try the chicken rice too!

The staff were very friendly, and the portions were quite generous. I ordered the crispy noodle, which is a deep-fried noodle served with gravy, mixed vegetable... read more The staff were very friendly, and the portions were quite generous. I ordered the crispy noodle, which is a deep-fried noodle served with gravy, mixed vegetables, seafood, and meat. It's a very creative dish that brings back fond memories from my childhood. The combination of textures and flavors is excellent, and the presentation is appetizing. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. Adding a drink to the meal would make it even better!

This is a comment on Panda Panda on the Weekend when it is helmed by KMT Kitchen and there are servings of Baba 's Wife Nyonya treats. If you have been to Singa... read more This is a comment on Panda Panda on the Weekend when it is helmed by KMT Kitchen and there are servings of Baba 's Wife Nyonya treats. If you have been to Singapore and its food court and markets, undoubtable you will be familiar with the dishes offered by KMT Cuisines. Bak Chor Mee mince pork, fish ball, stewed mushroom, noodles in a mild broth. Orh Luak fresh, small oyster in a flour/egg based omelette, with crispy edges. Char Kueh Kak stir fry, steamed rice flour and white radish 'cake ' with a good amount of preserved radish and eggs, but a little too sweet for me as they used the Indonesian kecap manis (sweet dark sauce and not the Malaysian dark sauce. If you wondering at the strange sounding names, it is a romanization of the names of the dishes in Hokkien, one of many dialects from China. I am more excited by the Nyonya treats from Baba 's Wife a fusion of Malay and Chinese cooking style. There are already quite a number of places that you can buy Nyonya treats in Melbourne but the vibrant, appetite inducing form and colours, the aromatic flavours, and the variety offered here is above average. These are the usual sweet suspects Kuih Lapis (layered cake , Kuih Talam (distinct coconut and pandan layered cake , Kuih Bangka (baked cassava cake , Angku (moulded glutinous rice flour with different sweet fillings , Seri Muka (pressed glutinous rice flavoured by blue pea flower, and topped with pandan/coconut layer all wonderfully and clearly labelled. A more unusual savoury find is the Chee Kueh moulded, steamed rice flour, which is quite plain, but given flavour by the sweet, textured preserved turnip and very good sambal (chilli sauce . Pulut panggang and udang rempah are treasured finds. My favourite is the pulut (glutinous rice panggang (grilled it is glutinous rice steamed in coconut milk, with a spicy dried prawn paste, rolled in (banana leaf, and grilled. It can last a few days in the fridge, and reheat well in the air fryer in 6 7 minutes. The udang (prawn rempah (paste is similar to pulut panggang but less spicy, more coconutty. Whether you are a gourmet Nyonya expert or an enthused newbie, this is a good place to sate your cravings or start your adventure. Happy eating and exploring!

On weekends, Panda Panda becomes a Singapore food outlet selling nyonya cakes and hawker dishes. The sunny bits: The display of nyonya cakes was impressive. My... read more On weekends, Panda Panda becomes a Singapore food outlet selling nyonya cakes and hawker dishes. The sunny bits: The display of nyonya cakes was impressive. My favourite was the ang ku kueh with peanut filling. The skin was thin and the filling generous. The bak chor mee was unique. The vinegar sauce went well with the noodles and the accompanying sambal was a winner. The cloudy bits: They are only open on weekends which is a bit of a bummer. The forecast: Beautiful cakes, delicious hawker food and friendly service makes this place a foodie trifecta.