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Red Panda - 29 Gandy St
Welcome to Red Panda - 29 Gandy St, an exciting culinary gem nestled in the heart of Exeter. Located at 29 Gandy Street, this cozy eatery specializes in a delightful selection of steamed bao buns that cater to diverse palates. With a commitment to quality and taste, Red Panda makes it easy for you to savor authentic flavors in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
If you’re seeking a unique lunch experience, the menu offers a variety of options, including aromatic pork, satay chicken, teriyaki tofu, and spicy tofu, all beautifully encased in soft steamed buns. Each bao comes with a delightful array of toppings—cucumber, Asian pickles, coriander, crispy chili, and peanuts—allowing you to customize your meal to your liking, all for just £5.00. The bao salad transforms this traditional dish into a refreshing, health-conscious meal, featuring organic greens from Trill Farm, vegan slaw, and vibrant kimchi.
Customers rave about their visits. Rebecca Parker shared her flavorful experience, relishing the belly pork rice box with fresh salads. Others, like Josh Kopeček, celebrate Red Panda's simplicity and excellence in mastering their signature baos. Melody Barker’s passionate review echoes the same sentiment, praising the infusion of textures and flavors that have tantalized her taste buds, even in comparison to her years spent in Asia. Savannah Hicks noted the deliciousness of the pork belly bao and the freshness of the salads, highlighting the friendly staff that makes every visit memorable.
Red Panda may be small in size, but it is overflowing with flavor. The authentic style of cooking, emphasis on fresh ingredients, and the warm service create a food experience that goes beyond just a meal—it’s a journey into the heart of Asian cuisine right here in the UK. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a leisurely bite, Red Panda beckons you to discover its offerings and become a part of its growing fanbase.
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“ First time in Exeter so I found this place on google maps and saw that it had generally positive reviews. I got rice box with 3 salads with belly pork. The pork was delicious. There was a bit of a queue and the place itself is quite small. I ate inside. I’d suggest maybe adding some pictures or posters to the wall above the stools/tables. ”
“ An interesting lunch with tofu. Very tasty and probably healthy. ”
“ Absolutely love this place. It's tiny, only does basically one thing, but does it *extremely* well. Their bao buns + salad are to die for. The marinated tofu is superb, the bao buns are light and fluffy, and the salad is substantial and very tasty. There's rice too if you don't fancy bao buns, or pork if you want animal flesh. Highly recommended. ”
“ Amazing Bao Bun! The toppings full of different texture and a perfect combination of flavours. Awesome chilli sauce! We have spent 8 years in Asia and not had one this good before. Also had the rice with chicken salad which was also amazing. ”
“ Wow! Amazing! So delicious! The pork belly bao was amazing, salad super fresh and delicious and the kimchi was great too! Very friendly staff, I will definitely be going back as soon as I possibly can! A hidden gem! ”
“ If you're in Exeter you MUST go to Red Panda!! The food tasted incredible! So so good. (Seriously tempted to travel back just for another bao bun). I had the teriyaki tofu bau and 3 salad, it was delicious and super filling! I loved that chilli, peanuts and coriander were all optional, which meant everyone in our group was happy, even the little one! We grabbed ours as takeaway as there isn't much seating and sat on the green outside the cathedral, a great day! Would highly recommend to all! ”
“ It's always so welcoming in here, and the food is fantastic. Every time I come here I leave happy - every staff member is incredible. I'm going to miss this place when I move ”
“ Worth the hype! I had heard good things about this place but today I can say they are true. We got a bao bun with teriyaki tofu and the salad trio for take away. The bao was soft and full of flavour. The salad were very fresh and tasty. It was an excellent lunch. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. The price is okay. They don’t have much space inside, so it might be best to get it for take away. Defintely a good lunch option if you are in town. ”