Red Panda

These guys are genuinely the best. I’m home sick & ordered their coconut chicken curry for a warm meal to pick up, it was unreal.. rich, creamy, full of flavor and they even gave me an extra box of rice (icons). It said 21 minutes for pickup and they had it ready in 15! Their mango lassi is also my personal favorite in Burlington. And the chicken tikka is always so tender and perfectly seasoned too… haven’t gone wrong yet with anything I’ve ordered :) Also the staff are genuinely some of the friendliest and most attentive folks. I’m honestly so impressed with how consistently they’ve stayed open through all the construction chaos downtown. They just keep showing up with amazing food and great energy. So grateful they’re here!! Highly recommend on all fronts.

A Hidden Gem That Truly Touched My Soul Red Panda Restaurant in Burlington, Vermont is an absolute hidden gem that more people need to know about. The food quality is outstanding, and the service is genuinely warm and welcoming. This place beautifully brings together Chinese, Nepali, and Indian cuisine—and every bite feels made with love. I actually drove all the way from Virginia to Burlington, and I can honestly say the food was worth every mile. The chicken and veg momos are incredible—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and comforting. Their veg and chicken thukpa is a must-try—rich, soulful, and deeply satisfying. The veg roll was outstanding as well, packed with flavor and freshness. And let me talk about the naan—oh my God! It was unbelievably soft. We even carried it out for the next day, and it was still absolutely soft and fresh, which says so much about the quality. This restaurant didn’t just feed me—it truly touched my soul. An amazing experience from food to service. If you’re in or around Burlington, do yourself a favor and visit Red Panda Restaurant. You’ll leave happy, full, and already planning your next visit. Highly, highly recommended! 🌟

This is a hidden gem in Burlington. From the outside you would not expect how nice and spacious it is on the inside. The staff are incredibly friendly and responsive and the food is fantastic! Reminds me of the wonderful Indian restaurants I used to frequent in NYC. Highly recommend the coconut chicken curry and tikka masala--with garlic naan and mango lassi's, of course ;) Veggie momos are also great. Honestly, I have yet to find something on the menu I did not like. Five Stars!

I had momos and thupka , all i can say on of the best in usa . Must try & staff is also very humple . Best restaurant for desi food in vermont .

We had excellent service, greeted with a smile. The coconut chicken curry was rich and creamy, absolutely delicious! The vegetable momos were also wonderful. They offer a variety of spice levels with their dishes too--something I always appreciate as I like a little heat. I'd heard a lot of good things about Red Panda before I finally had a chance to visit. I was not disappointed, and I'll definitely try to get back!

My wife and I were visiting family friends in Vermont and heard this place had great korma, so I decided to order online. My Pickup Order #2586-1 was confirmed with a ready time of 5:08 PM. When we arrived, however, the staff informed us they never received the order—even though my card was already charged and I had the receipt showing payment. The lady at the counter was polite and even called the manager, but unfortunately, he was on the road and unable to resolve the issue. This was very disappointing, as we were left without the meal and had to drive home and find something else to eat. I truly hope the manager reaches back out to void the charge and provide a refund. If not, I’ll have no choice but to dispute the transaction.

I was visiting Burlington for the weekend and thankfully stopped by here to have lunch. The food was SO DELICIOUS. I cannot recommend the Momos ENOUGH. My brother and I have strong spice tolerances, and this food was made perfectly to our liking. The staff was very attentive and I liked the music. I can't wait to come back!

Really glad to have found this place in the heart of Burlington. It’s good to see so many Himalayan restaurants popping all over Vermont. Momos and Nepalese delicacies are finally getting their recognition. Red Panda definitely does justice to Himalayan flavors. Ambience and service both are great. Church street vibes add extra glamour to this wonderful place. Cheers to all the friendly people out there.

THIS PLACD IS NOT CLOSED! Located on the outer edge of the Church Street restaurant hub, Red Panda had everything you would want from an Indian restaurant. The service was quick and kind, and the food came out speedy. The coconut curry was a standout, being super flavorful and a nice sweet aftertaste. It was sad to see this place so empty - give them some more love!

Mixed review on this place. I love Indian food so tried this place out based on the high yelp stars. Had veg samosas. They were ok, tasty, but maybe a little soggy/ not crisp. Potato stuffed naan was the highlight of the meal. Absolutely fantastic. Would come back just for that. Chicken vindaloo was the main course. I was asked if I wanted mild or spicy. I asked for spicy. It was tamer and sweeter than any vindaloo I've had before. Taste was ok but too mild and sweet plus the serving size was tiny and it was more potato than chicken. If I hadn't had the bread and samosas I'd still be hungry

This was my first time having Nepalese food! Our server was wonderful and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

This Indian restaurant is so delicious. If you're looking for some real good Indian food go here. This place is not Americanized or trying to serve for Americans. I ordered the butter chicken- 10/10. My partner and I devoured it. We got extra spicy because it's not really Indian if it's not spicy. It tasted so homey and warm. Like love. It truly had an amazing balance between spicy, sweet, and savory. I also had garlic Naan, regular naan, and beef momos. All of them were delicious. I enjoyed the garlic naan more than the regular one but both were very delicious. The service was also very good. Waitress was sweet and attentive.

Istanbul next door was closed so we tried the closest option and we're glad we did. Service was great! The chili momos were a bit al dente but the taste was great. We had the vindaloo which was fine. The Nepalese style of vindaloo is tomato dominant and is a bit watery and very red in color. The naan was a bit rubbery, perhaps it was made the day before and taken out of the refrigerator?

Lamb Curry: really good and savory. Lamb is well cooked and tender. The medium spicy is plenty spicy, so beware getting anything spicier. Chicken Korma: the Korma is really good. The chicken is tender, but pretty dry. I'd recommend getting their lamb instead Butter naan: only $3. Really flavorful and fluffy. Definitely get some naan with your meal Nice service. Will definitely remember this place if we're in Burlington again!

Small, casual restaurant with solid Indian/Nepalese choices! Fiance and I came here since they were one of the only restaurants open for Thanksgiving. I got the chicken korma, and it was pretty good. Well spiced, mild, with plenty pieces of chicken. Tasted amazing with the butter naan we got! I tasted my fiance's lamb curry too- the lamb was tender and flavorful, although I did think the medium was quite spicy. However, the overall portion size was a little small for how much we paid.We left feeling like we could still eat more, which is not the typical feeling after we go to most Indian/Nepalese places. Good service, kind staff. Hopefully will find the chance to come back again.

WOW! What a wonderful dining experience! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. Bravo! We will definitely be back!

Service was pleasant, the server was really careful with what level of spice we ordered which was very thoughtful. (I suspect even though we ordered medium spice, he told them not to add too much spice out of fear we couldn't handle it lol) The atmosphere was okay, food was delicious, but presentation needs a bit of improvement. We ordered different main dishes, but all of them came in the same size bowl and all came with a bowl of rice. Even though this presentation is common in similar restaurants, this makes the portions look smaller than they actually are. I think it would be better to serve it on a plate with rice and a common South Asian side dish. This would improve the presentation, provide more flavor diversity, and value to the customer. 3*Cauliflower: taste was decent but I felt it should have been a little crispier 3*Veg Korma: sauce was on the sweet side 3*Chicken Tikka Masala: pretty good flavor and the meat was tender, sauce was ever so slightly on the sour side, still tasted good, but different than what I am used to. 3*Goat Curry mild: ordered mild, tasty and mild spicy.

WOW! This is the best meal I've had on my vacation! My husband ordered the chicken tikka (mild spiceand garlic naan. I ordered the vegetable chow Marin (medium spice)

Visited Burlington over the 4th of July long weekend and saw the glowing reviews at Red Panda. We arrived for a late lunch around 2pm and it was mostly empty inside as it was rather warm to eat outside. Overall I'm a fan of this place. the Goat Curry is super delicious and portion size is generous. The Vindaloo is a bit too sour though with the spice, the meat was tender but just wished the sauce was a little more mild. They did ask for spice level but wasn't aware it was bit sour too. The chicken momo was pretty good but I didn't like how hard the dough skins were I guess I was more used to the softer Chinese dumpling skins. However they tasted great and I liked how the chili complemented it. The service was excellent as the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Its definitely a good place if you wanted to give a Nepalese food a try here :)

Went here for lunch on a cold winter weekday. Quaint ambiance, great Indian and Nepalese food. Tried both veg and chicken chilli momos - great taste but felt a bit doughy.

As a connesuer of Indian food and more recently Nepalese food, I was looking forward to my dinner tonight. My order consisted of mango lassi, aloo kulcha, daal soup, chicken pakoras, vegetable samosas, white rice and butter chicken. As is always the case when I eat Indian food, I order all the basic items with medium heat so I can compare restaurants evenly. Here is a breakdown of my order: Mango lassi - store bought, prepackaged. Disappointed it wasn't fresh, it was overly sweet and not much flavor to it other than sugar. Aloo kulcha - I didn't get to try, it was forgotten from my dash order. Daal soup - easily the best dish I had tonight. Flavorful, spicy. I poured it over rice. It was lovely. Highly recommend. Chicken pakoras - prepared similar to boneless chicken wings with a red sauce but without the spice. Flat, uninspired flavor. Vegetable samosas - minimal spice, almost no savoriness, almost like eating plain mashed potatoes wrapped in dough. White rice - fluffy, not sticky or dry. Perfectly cooked. No cardamom pods or saffron added for flavor. Butter chicken - sadly was very disappointing. Tasted little better than Campbell's tomato soup with chunks of chicken in it. No heat, no flavor. If it wasn't for the onion and green pepper in it, it wouldn't have had any flavor or substance at all. Overall very disappointing dinner. The food items alone added up to $59, with delivery, tax and tip it totaled $80. Not even close to worth it. If I go back, which I highly doubt I will, I'll get two or more orders of the daal soup, some rice and the aloo kulcha so I can try it. If you're looking for great Indian food, go to Masala Elaichi. Better food, more food, better value.

A serviceable Indian restaurant in an area with few Indian restaurants. They have all the staples from Samosas to curries. They also have some Nepalese dishes. Lunch prices were around $15-17 for main course which include a modest amount of protein in curry sauce served with a side of rice. Nothing stood out to me aside from my lamb vindaloo being a bit sweeter and thicker than I'm used to.

It was nice and the atmosphere was friendly, clean, and very settling, considering the suspect neighborhood. It looks a little scary but it's deceptive and super safe... parking was tight, but what can you expect in Burlington?? I would go back, but thoughts the value of the meal was not worth the price and would choose my choices more carefully next time e

Context : I am a north Indian who has lived in New Delhi for 25 years. The staff and the chef at Red Panda from Nepal ( confirmed ) Tl;Dr : STAY THE F** AWAY. Can't believe this establishment has 4.5 stars Nowhere close to north Indian or even the nepali food. Pathetic. People who have rated this restaurant more than 1 star have no idea what this cuisine is. So, I ordered veg chowmien, veggie Momo's, pepper fry chicken and spring rolls. They were all lame. Chowmien reeked of uncooked tumeric , absolutely bland. The chef didn't even care to Julien the carrots . ( That's basic in Indo nepali chowmien ) Spring rolls weren't fried. They were stale. Same with chicken pepper. It was basically stale chicken re fried with some pepper thrown for the sake of it. Momo's - like I couldn't believe the momos ( nepali dumplings ) which were served. It's THE NEPALI CUISINE. The momos had super thick flour layer and the veggies inside were MEH. what a shame

This place is a gem hidden in plain sight. I've never even noticed it before, but I decided to give it a try this afternoon. Not disappointed. Everything was fantastic! Highly recommend.

Great food and ambience - hope for cheaper menu items as it can be daunting ordering here on a budget.

Perfect for a cold night visiting Burlington. The butter chicken was perfect and the medium spice is the best amount of heat and enjoyability. Not a huge fan of the momo but the white basmati rice and garlic naan are home runs.

The food was delicious! We had the chicken vindaloo and momos and the flavor and spice were amazing. The service was great as well, they were very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is also in a great location, just off of church street!

The Cauliflower 54 , Lollipop chicken , and Chana masala are amazing!! Always friendly too!!

Great food. The chilly tofu was flavorful and sweet. The chicken Momo was also very flavorful.

Great bakery food items made fresh. Staff are friendly and provided good service for dine in orders. Food such as the quiche can be warmed, which is great too. Big sized portions, great to share or very filling if very hungry.

Food was delicious. Staff was kind. Ambiance is very cozy. Chicken momo were great, especially with the sauce (some sort of aromatic cashew sauce). The naan was delicious- make sure to try it! Both chicken dishes (coconut curry and korma) were tender and flavorful. Would definitely come back here!

I have been living in Vermont for a week. I was disappointed with the options so far. I decided to give this a chance and I'm glad I did! The food was delicious and the chicken was well cooked. I got naan with cheese. The momo is unique to me as I never tried it before. I thought it was flavorful and just a bit spicy but not too much. I hate spicy food and that was tolerable. The service was great and attentive. I almost missed this place because it's a house. It is small but cozy.

Amazing food. The aromas are spectacular. I ordered stir fried rice and coconut chicken curry.

This was surprisingly good food. Coming from DC, where there's a suprlus or options for Indian and Nepalese, we were skeptical. After being in the northeast states for a week though we were craving some ethnic food. This place definitely did not disappoint. The chicken vindaloo was flavorful and the chicken tandoori tikka was plump and juicy. The only thing is we got a side of mint sauce which was among one of the runniest we have ever had at an Indian place. Usually the mint sauce is much thicker. The dumplings were also very good. The service was a tad slow. It took almost 10 minutes to get a menu when we arrived. The bathroom was also clean and smelled nice. That's what I remember walking in which usually I have no impressions unless it's gross at other establishments.

I am so pleased to have discovered Red Panda. The food is amazing and delicious. Finally we have authentic cuisine from an unique and special place in the world. Nepal shares its borders and with India and China and the food is a melange of both, leaning more heavily towards Indian. If you like good Indian food this is the real deal! There is some serious talent in the kitchen and the menu is extensive. Check out the Momos. They are a must have.

What an outstanding gem on lower Church Street. The food was reasonably priced and it was delicious! We tried the momos (made fresh), goat biryani, chicken tandoor tikka, lamb curry, raita, mango chutney, two kinds of naan, and papadom. All were were excellent. Don't come here for a quick meal - everything is made fresh - but do come here for an outstanding meal! Mango Lassi A+. Sherpa tea, meh. We will be back!

This place has quite an eclectic array of foods from India, China, Tibet. I had the lamb kebab but it was pressed lamb, not a piece of real lamb which would have been better. Came out hot (temperature-wise) and spicy, but not too spicy since I ordered it medium spicy. Had to take it off the sizzling hot skillet so that it would get too dried out. Also got the chicken biryani which was good, along with garlic nan. Overall a good experience, although there was room for improvement.

Food was decent, service was not good. David was our server and made us feel rushed and unimportant. Wouldn't go back.

Delicious everything was delicious. The chili momo is amazing!! I love momo but I've never seen it with chili sauce before it's so good. Portions were big my husband and I split butter chicken, momo, samosas and some veggies. 11/10 would recommend. So so good

The biggest positive about this place is the menu variety. It combines the usual Indian suspects with Nepali and even Chinese favorites. You'll find things you may not see every day - mushroom momos, goat curries, or what I chose for my entree, Paneer Tikka. This arrived on a sizzling platter, like a fajita. It's a good choice if you're not in the mood for the usual heavily-sauced Indian food. The place was rather dead on a Thursday night - nice weather may have kept potential patrons outside (no outdoor seating at Red Panda). No mixed drinks; beer & wine only.

Entrees and bread were decent (small portions) but the rest of the food was not. "Lollipop chicken" barely had any meat and was dry. Corn soup wasn't salted enough (or at all?) and corn wasn't cooked enough. We felt like the price was high for the quality. "Masks required" but the person in front of me wasn't wearing one so I felt like I had to stand outside and wait. The person giving me my food wasn't that friendly, wasn't clear as to which bag was mine and didn't look up from her phone for at least 30 seconds so I was awkwardly standing there.

Lots of food to try! We hung around for a long time while catching up with family. Waitstaff was very nice!

I think the food is delicious but the atmosphere needs some work. There are food supplies out in the open in the dining room and it's a bit of an eye sore. Chicken tikka masala is amazing. The daal makhani my friends had was good. Tip: keep a jug of water at the table because often some people can order something too spicy for themselves like my friend one time. We had to call over for water about 4 times and each time it took a bit to get their attention.

Drove up to Burlington the Sunday before Labor Day. Had no idea what to eat since we had been eating bar food the past two nights and wanted a change of pace. We came in around 6:30 and the place was relatively crowded. The place is clean, simply decorated, and smells of great Indian spices. We ordered the Cauliflower 65 and samosa chaat as our appetizers. Both were very good and flavorful. The cauliflower 65 in particular was unique and I would definitely order it again. For entrees, I got the butter chicken, and my fiancee ordered the lamb biryani. The butter chicken was some of the best I've ever had for sure. The biryani was good and the lamb very tender, but the cilantro was a little overpowering. We also ordered some garlic naan, which was fresh, hot, and loaded with garlic and sesame seeds. The place was a very short staffed so service took a really long time (we were there for over two hours). One waitress and one busboy had to take care of the entire restaurant. If they hired one or two more people to wait and bus tables, they'd be in much better shape. That being said, the food makes it worth coming.

This was our first time trying Nepali-Indian cuisine. We started with the samosa chaat. The flavors and textures were wonderful. Like a deconstructed samosa! The lamb curry and chicken tikka masala were spot on. Melt in your mouth tenderness and flavor. The chicken momo and the chili momo were also very good. The service was warm and friendly and they had eat in dining which is a rarity these days.

I didn't leave the hotel and Grubhub' d it. The chicken tikka masala was very good. It had just the right amount of heat. The naan was a little chewy, but this could just be how it was transported. I am also not sure they used jasmine rice. It seems more of your traditional white rice. Overall it was very tasty and I do have to give it a thumbs up. Let me know how the naan is when it is fresh from kitchen.

Sweet Baby Jesus!!! Red Panda is an amazing find! The food is delicious, the service excellent, looking forward to coming back. * Take out for a waterfront dinner would be perfect. A ++

This place is hands down the best Indian restaurant in Burlington. The menu has a number of items that are more unusual and everything we've had has been delicious. The samosa chaat is a particular favorite. Unlike other places around here, Red Panda's spiciness levels are what you'd find outside of Vermont. A medium from Red Panda is probably a spicy or extra spicy at other Burlington restaurants. We've only done pick-up and during COVID it's been a little slow. I get it and don't mind but if you're on a schedule you might want to take it into consideration.

Quick and easy pick up. AMAZING FOOD. The garlic naan was piping hot and so garlicky (SO GOOD) for like an hour after I picked it up and I asked them to make my dish "the spiciest they could" and boy did they come through! Very plentiful serving size, my one entree lasted me three different meals! Thank you for an enjoyable experience!

Red Panda has become our go-to order out food! We've ordered almost everything on the menu and everything is delicious. Everything has great,unique flavors and the proportions are enough to share. Every-time we go in everyone is incredibly friendly and gracious. The restaurant itself isn't anything spectacular but the service is always speedy and friendly. I'd recommend takeout or delivery. My favorite dish is the butter chicken with a side of naan! The momos are great too but the sauce is a bit spicy (so beware). If you're looking for takeout or delivery you really cannot go wrong at Red Panda.

Absolutely love this place. Amazing, flavorful and super traditional. The dishes are extensive from regions across Nepal and the Indian sub-continent. The atmosphere is welcoming and they have a great selection of beverages. They also do not compromise on spice and flavor to cater to white palettes -- which is a huge plus. The more traditional the better!

We have been ordering from this place all throughout covid and the food was always great. Now that they're open again the food is even better in person! There's a lot of options on the menu which is great.

This place delivers the heat!! Got the chili veg momo and they were the best momo's I have ever had, and so deliciously spicy! Great variety on the menu. Only thing is that the service here is a little slow, but well worth the wait. Definetly a hidden gem!

6 diners...6 different meals...all amazing!!!! Super nice staff...explained dishes we weren't familiar with. Definitely going back!

Red Panda is inconspicuous enough, tucked right at the end of the scenic Church Street, but this is a gem of a restaurant. It offers a large array of Nepali/Indian/Chinese fare, including delicious vegan options. My husband opted for a chicken curry and I had a spinach soup starter and a dal main, all of which were exquisite. I also recommend the mango lassi, and the very peculiar Sherpa tea, which is basically a savoury black tea with butter. The service is also friendly and efficient. A perfect lunch spot.

Food was excellent! Service was very attentive and everyone was very friendly. We were shocked it was so quiet - definitely deserves to be busier. The coconut chicken and lamb korma curries were excellent, great portion sizes, customisable spice level (mild was 100% not spicy). The naan bread was great, momos were very tasty with a great sauce, and we would have liked to try more! Very casual and comfortable vibe. Definitely come here or get takeout if you're in Burlington!