Ovo
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant making ramen noodles one of which is vegan-friendly with tofu. There's also a panko-fried tofu and one vegan dessert. Reported open January 2023. One of three locations. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00. Closed Sun.


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37 Reviews

First Review by caro.lin

NogaMor-Havilio

Points +24

Vegan
22 Jun 2024

The vegan tofu ramen is amazing!

This is a great ramen place! The tofu is so good and the service is great too. The ramen was too spicy for my mom (for me it was perfect!) and the waiter noticed without us saying anything and replaced the dish with a non spicy one. Really recommended!

JamesSS

Points +48

Vegan
21 May 2024

Great Ramen and Fried tofu!

The food is amazing. The vegan ramen is great and you can get extra pieces of battered and fried tofu on the side. They don’t take reservations or do takeaway and it’s popular. I went right when it opened for lunch twice and it’s packed from open to close. Great place!

Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Staff

roosbij

Points +809

Vegan
16 May 2024

My favorite noodles in the world

Every single time I go to Lisbon I go here and am blown away by this dish! It’s my favorite restaurant in Lisbon. The tofu is so good! I always have spice level 2 and it’s very spicy so beware.

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-08

titixvrs

Points +66

Vegetarian
23 Apr 2024

Delicious

Bessst thing I ate while staying there, I wished there was one in my hometown. Loved it so so much. The fried tofu is the best I have ever had.
(I’ve gone there 3 times now and it is still the best I’ve had)

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-17

SofiaCarvalho

Points +274

Vegan
10 Aug 2023

The tofu is amazing!

I come here very often for the the fried tofu with the sauce, its just amazing! And the ramen is also pretty good!

SarahLavagnoli

Points +112

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Melhor rámen

O melhor rámen que já comi. Você deve ir com tempo para poder enfrentar uma fila enorme e sem expectativas de passar muito tempo dentro do espaço, pois não é proporcional para um longo jantar, mas se você procura apenas comer um ótimo rámen, o Panda é uma excelente escolha.

Dica: Peça o tofu (que é o acompanhamento do vegan rámen) a parte, pois dentro fica mole e perde a qualidade.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-18

AirValen

Points +802

Vegan
13 Jun 2023

Great vegan ramen and tofu

The vegan ramen is super good! Same taste than in Japan! Really a place to go again!

mar03

Points +24

Vegan
27 May 2023

Melhor Ramen que provei até hoje

Vale a pena a visita ao Panda Cantina, para a opção vegan basta pedir para não colocarem o ovo. O caldo é super saboroso e aquele tofu.. que maravilha!

É habitual haver fila de espera e está é provavelmente a parte menos boa. Não aceitam reservas. Lá dentro fica um bocado apertado e a mesa é estilo cantina, mas faz tudo parte da experiência :)

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-27

Pros: Preço acessível , Opção vegan muito saborosa

Cons: A fila de espera para entrar

DuarteBarosa

Points +47

Vegan
04 May 2023

Muito bom!

Opção vegan é muito boa, tudo super saboroso!

plants_and_planes

Points +434

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Some Vegan Options

I tried some delicious Gyozas, but there were not many vegan options on the menu

Pros: Central location , Some vegan options

Cons: Serves meat and eggs

sofia98

Points +37

Vegan
11 Apr 2023

Amazing vegan ramen

The vegan ramen with fried tofu is AMAZING! Even my omnivore friends loved it. Just make sure to specify that you want it vegan, so there is no egg added.

Nariá

Points +228

Vegan
26 Jan 2023

Marvelous ramen

Small restaurant near Rossio Square. Serves vegan and vegetarian ramen. The food is absolutely marvelous. You can choose 5 levels of spiciness, be careful with that.

Pros: Best vegan ramen in Lisbon!, Fair price

Cons: May wait to get a sit

Cris5

Points +187

Vegan
06 Nov 2022

Óptimo ramen e entrada

Espaço com muita procura e com fila.
Ambiente simples mas organizado, serviço rápido.
Entrada - tofu frito e ramen muito bons, doses adequadas.
Não é um local que permita ficar por muito tempo, apenas o tempo da refeição.
Estilo cantina: simples e prático.
Decoração gira!

Pros: The vegan options, Portions , Very organized service, Simple but cool deco

Cons: Crowded, Queues, Not 100% vegan, Can`t stay for too long...

beatrizgeada

Points +107

Vegan
23 Oct 2022

🫶🏻🐼

O panda que está a dançar nos ecrãs do Panda Cantina traduz a minha reação ao provar este maravilhoso ramen de tofu (com 2 pedaços extra de tofu).

O tofu por si, demolhado no molho sweet chili, é delicioso e crocante. Fica igualmente bom no ramen, cujo o caldo rico em sabor, amolece e acaba por lhe dar outra textura.

Espaço interessante e bem decorado, que apesar de pequeno, reflete o conceito do restaurante.

Recomendo!!

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-23

Pros: Muito bem servido, Pandas everywhere, Opção vegan

Cons: Fila à entrada. Não se pode reservar

DFCS

Points +201

Vegetarian
26 Sep 2022

Incredible ramen

One of my favourite places to eat in Lisbon. They have a delicious tofu ramen which can be made vegan if you order it with no egg. Prices are also really affordable, the only downside is the queue which is sometimes very long as they don't take reservations.

VeronicaWO

Points +16

Vegan
24 Aug 2022

Delicious

Loved the vegan ramen, just ask for tofu ramen with no egg. Honestly some of the best ramen I’ve ever had! Spice levels are 0-5, I got 1 and it was perfect for me (in Canada I’ll usually get “medium” spicy level). I can’t imagine how spicy level 5 would be!

FelicityFantasia

09 May 2023

😂 I had no idea what level so I said 3 and she helped me decide I’d like 1 and it was just the right amount of heat

PedroBeltrao

Points +2373

Vegan
10 Aug 2022

Would be 5* if possible

First of all let's get something straight: Panda Cantina serves Chinese Ramen (lamian). It's not the same thing as Japanese Ramen, so it's unfair to compare both, they are simply different. Of course people can compare them, as they share some similarities, but they are different dishes.

None of this matters though. Panda Cantina's Ramen is amazing. It's really really good. Also very simple: you just choose which type of Ramen you want out of 3: There's only one real option of course, the Vegan one, and make sure to ask for it to be Vegan, as we want no eggs on our Ramen.
Choose the hotness level (and be careful, I love spicy food but I normally ask for level 3... as level 4 I can bare with it but it's a bit too overpowering and level 5... I have never tried). And there you go. Sit and wait. You will get a bowl of very good Ramen.

Because waiting is boring (even if there it's always a small wait to eat... the big wait can be in the line to get in), you have the great option to also order their only Starter: Fried Tofu. And it's very good. It's essentially the same tofu they put in the Ramen bowl (you have 2, 4 or 6 pieces options).

This is it. Simple. Tasty. Amazing.

Fun fact: all of my non-vegan friends say that the Tofu one is actually their best Ramen. So why go for any other, huh?

Pros: Really good

13stairs

Points +656

Vegetarian
22 Jun 2022

Best ramen I've ever had

Their ramen with tofu is the really flavourful, the fried tofu was top notch. I'd give them a 5 stars if it was possible. You have to ask them to not add egg in order to make it vegan and you can choose to make it super spicy or not.

Pros: Affordable and flavourful , Ramen and vegan dessert, Lovely decoration

Cons: Often full so food will take a while to be ready , Cantine style, you have to sit next to strangers

SaraLight

Points +74

Vegan
05 Jun 2022

One of my fav dishes ever!

I love panda cantina, their vegan option is only one (vegan ramen) but the fried tofus are soooo great! I always ask for extra tofus and it fills my stomach really well😄I always leave really happy with the vegan ramen bowl.

Pros: Amazinggg taste, Nice employees , Good price

Cons: You will probably need to wait/can’t go too late, Sells meat :(

NaamaWagner

Points +339

Vegan
10 May 2022

Delicious ramen

I had their vegan ramen yesterday, and what can I say - all the former reviews are justified! Take the tofu ramen and don't forget to ask the vegan version (otherwise it is with an egg). You choose a level of spiciness between 0 and 5, I took 1 as and it was spicy.

badaa

Points +51

Mostly Veg
07 May 2022

Amazing ramen!

Best ramen I have had abroad! Super delicious broth!

vegangoblin

Points +76

Vegan
07 May 2022

The Best ramen

The tofu ramen was so good! Remember to ask it without the egg for vegan version. The broth is delicious, tofu tasty and the ramen excellent. Would definetly recommend!

JanetNerd

Points +376

Vegan
04 Apr 2022

Best vegan ramen I’ve had in Lisbon

I wish I’ve gone here before our last day! We went here for lunch at around 12:30 on a Monday, they open at 12 and it was already packed. No wonder, since it’s totally worth it!
You order and pay at the entrance. If you order the tofu ramen without egg, it’s vegan (€8,50). You can order extra fried tofu pieces as sides. I’d recommend you to eat the fried tofu in the ramen first as they will get soggy quickly. The tofu is delicious! As well as the noodles and broth. You can choose your spice level (0-5), but be aware, it’s spicy! Level 1 is already quite spicy. The lemonade was also good. I also like the stainless steel cutlery they use. The place looks cute as well. 10/10 would recommend!

Pros: Cheap, Delicious, Big portions

Cons: You might have to wait in line since it’s packed

Ambajorge

Points +17

Vegetarian
31 Mar 2022

Delícia

Super recomendo pela qualidade dos pratos confecionado !!
Recomendo a ir cedo para não enfrentar, uma longa fila

Pros: Comida muito saborosa , Preço justo

Cons: Espaço pequeno

branquinhana

Points +74

Vegan
29 Mar 2022

Love this dish

Remember to take out the egg for the vegan option and be careful with the spicy

Pros: Very tasty

Cons: Small space, Super busy

mgatonegro

Points +319

Vegan
15 Mar 2022

Cosy place and tasty ramen

Kinda feel like in China sipping broth from a tin bowl, sitting at a long table with everyone else, with panda footage and pics all around! I love that you can choose the spiciness level (0-5, 1.5 was very pleasant). If you want your food vegan, remember to ask the ramen without egg. No bookings, so you need to give your name when you arrive and they'll call you when there's a spot available.

Pros: nice flavours, good portion, very friendly staff, great location

Cons: small sitting area, but that's not always a con :3

cecile_b

Points +2663

Vegan
26 Feb 2022

Nice ramen

I forgot to ask without egg, but it was purely my mistake. It’s nice that a vegan ramen has some kind of protein and not just vegetables.
I also had fried tofu as a starter which was delicious and so crispy, but the ones in the ramen were quickly soggy.




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