Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Arlington: 10:33 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (703) 524-1988 to confirm.
Location & directions
5021 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22203
About Panda Cafe
Located at 5021 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, Panda Cafe is a Chinese restaurant. It is one of 537 places to eat and drink we list in Arlington.
Panda Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (703) 524-1988.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 5021 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
- Phone
- (703) 524-1988
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Panda Cafe’s weekday schedule with 16 other Chinese restaurants in Arlington. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 100% of Chinese restaurants in Arlington open on Sundays, and Panda Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 16 other Chinese restaurants in Arlington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Virginia
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
We don’t have Panda Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 80% | $15.10 |
| Chicken | 73% | $14.47 |
| Shrimp | 73% | $15.95 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 73% | $13.72 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 73% | $13.75 |
| Hunan Chicken | 70% | $14.00 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 70% | $14.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 70% | $15.38 |
Calculated from 30 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Panda Cafe there are 24 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 86 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (15), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (8), Pizza (7), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (6).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 22 within three miles. The closest is Eastern Carryout, 0.9 mi away.
50 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaTwo Chefs Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsSuper Pollo< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternFettoosh< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanLa Union Restaraunt0.3 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Panda Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Panda Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Panda Cafe is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Panda Cafe located?
Panda Cafe is located at 5021 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203.
What is the phone number of Panda Cafe?
You can call Panda Cafe at (703) 524-1988.
Does Panda Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Panda Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Panda Cafe open late?
Yes – Panda Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Panda Cafe?
There are 86 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Panda Cafe. Nearby options include Two Chefs Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Super Pollo (< 0.1 mi), and McDonald's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Panda Cafe?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is Eastern Carryout, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
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