Sesame chicken with green pepper, onion and carrot on a white oval plate
Beef with broccoli and carrots in brown sauce
Wontons in red chili oil with scallions
Pan-fried dumplings with dipping sauce
Sweet and sour chicken with fried rice
Mapo tofu with ground pork and scallions

Since 1988 · Cleveland Ave NW, Canton

Old-school Chinese food in Canton, served hot and piled high.

A family-run dining room with fast carryout and plates big enough to share. Four generations of Canton families eat here.

Call to order See the menu
4.6 939 Google reviews
On the plate Sesame Chicken

From real tables

What people order here

Every photo on this page was taken by a customer at Lee's and posted to Google. We cleaned up the lighting. The food is exactly what came out of the kitchen.

Sesame chicken on a white oval plate

Sesame Chicken

Crisp chicken in a dark, sticky glaze with green pepper, onion and carrot, then a heavy shower of sesame.

Beef with broccoli

Beef with Broccoli

"The beef literally melts in your mouth."Sarah W., Google
Wonton soup in a white bowl

Wonton Soup

"The broth in the Wonton Soup is superior to any that I've had anywhere else."Cathy H., Google
Spicy wontons in chili oil

Spicy Wontons

Tender wontons in red chili oil with fresh scallion. Foursquare regulars call these out by name.

Pan-fried dumplings

Fried Dumplings

"The fried dumplings and wanton soup were perfect."Danielle W., Google
Sweet and sour chicken with fried rice

Sweet and Sour Chicken

"Best sweet and sour chicken I've ever had!"A. Hoffer, Google
Mapo tofu

Mapo Tofu

"Ground pork and soft tofu in a spicy red sauce."Noah D., Google
Stir-fried noodles with shrimp

Rice Noodles with Shrimp

Thin rice noodles with shrimp, beef, chicken, egg and cabbage in a golden curry seasoning.

The dining room

The archway is still there.

Lee's Panda Garden has been on Cleveland Avenue since 1988, and it still looks the part. Booths line the walls. There are no windows, so it could be any year in here. An archway separates the carryout counter from the tables, and the red zodiac placemats are still on every one. Find your year while you wait for the soup.

Soup comes with a dish of crispy chow mein noodles for the top. Plates show up hot, often within minutes. Fortune cookies arrive with the bill. On a busy night, give carryout 20 to 30 minutes.

The busiest time is Sunday after church. Families who started coming in the eighties now bring their grandkids, and some bring great-grandkids.

"Like a trusted old friend, reliable and consistent."Dan Kane, The Canton Repository, 2019
Red and gold zodiac placemat with the dragon, snake, horse and sheep
The placemat, as photographed by a guest. The red key border on this site comes from it.
Wonton soup with scallions
Wonton soup. One Google reviewer calls it the best broth they've had anywhere.

  • Governor's chicken is the top seller

    That's straight from the front counter. If it's your first visit, start there.

  • Egg foo young, done differently

    The meat and vegetables sit on top in the gravy instead of being folded into the egg. Several guests now prefer it this way.

  • Hot mustard with a kick

    Strong enough to clear your head. Ask for extra with the egg rolls.

  • Egg drop soup you won't find elsewhere

    A golden broth that longtime regulars call unique to this kitchen.

  • Homemade where it counts

    Guests point out that most items are made in-house instead of from store-bought prep.

Google reviews

4.6 stars from 939 neighbors

One first-time guest left knowing how to say zhēn hǎo chī, "really delicious." Their server taught them.

★★★★★

"I can honestly say I have been eating at Panda Garden for 35 years. I took my children there now my grandchildren it has always stayed the same. Wonderful food people and excellent service!"

Karol C. · Google review

★★★★★

"Growing up with an Asian grandmother I was very used to authentic Chinese food. It has been years but I am so glad to say I found it here."

Sarah W. · Google review

★★★★★

"Very clean restaurant, clean restrooms, great customer service, affordable price and the best General Tso chicken that I've had in years."

Blogs & Fiction · Google review

★★★★★

"There is something so comforting about a traditional, old-school Chinese restaurant that focuses on good food, generous portions, and genuinely warm service."

Leslie C. · Google review

★★★★★

"I've been going to this place for at least 15 years, and it has been incredible every time. The governor's chicken and the crab rangoons especially are outstanding."

M. H. · Google review

★★★★★

"Probably some of if not the BEST Egg Foo Young I have had!"

Sadie C. · Google review

★★★★★

"We walk in almost every week and order the fried rice. They always have it out in a jiffy, without us even ordering."

Becky S. · Google review

★★★★★

"I haven't been in 15 years until last night, but it's still just as good as it always was. Love that the archway is still there between the counter and the tables."

Steve R. · Google review

★★★★★

"Today they were busier then usual, almost packed, food came out quick, super hot and super amazing. Our waitress was on top of everything!"

Tiffany M. · Google review

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3619 Cleveland Ave NW

Canton, OH 44709

(330) 492-2108 Get directions
Monday11 AM to 9 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday11 AM to 9 PM
Friday11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday11 AM to 9 PM

Holiday hours can change. A quick call is the surest way to check.

Good to know

Is Lee's Panda Garden the same as New Panda Garden?

Yes. Google Maps lists us as New Panda Garden. Same restaurant, same address at 3619 Cleveland Ave NW, same phone number.

How long has Lee's Panda Garden been open?

Since 1988, at the same address on Cleveland Avenue NW.

When is it busiest?

Sunday after church. Weekday lunch is usually quieter.

Can I call ahead for carryout?

Yes. Call (330) 492-2108 and pick up at the counter. Plan on 20 to 30 minutes when it's busy.

What's good for vegetarians?

Eggplant in garlic sauce, tofu with mixed vegetables, tofu with green beans, green beans in black bean sauce, sauteed mixed vegetables, and vegetable lo mein or fried rice.

How big are the portions?

Big. Plenty of guests split one entrée between two people, and rice comes on the side.

What does a meal cost?

Most people spend $10 to $20 a person. The Dinner Special bundles soup, two fried items, an entrée and rice.