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Pandas Kitchen & Bar

Shop 5/331 Hope Island Rd, Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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Shop 5/331 Hope Island Rd, Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia

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+61 478 388 666
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pandas Kitchen & Bar

Tucked off Hope Island Road, Pandas Kitchen & Bar delivers honest Vietnamese comfort with the intimacy of a Sunday family supper. Diners stop in off the M1 for rich chicken pho alongside crisp, turmeric-laced banh khot crowned with prawns. The family’s young sons run the floor with genuine warmth—occasionally sliding onto the piano bench to play a tune mid-meal. Pair a slow-cooked beef stew with a cold local craft beer on tap while the front entrance sign lights up to toast your table's special anniversary.

  • Crispy Banh Khot: Crisp mini rice pancakes topped with fresh shrimp and herbs.
  • Live Family Piano: The owners' son serenades dining guests on the venue's piano during service.
  • Personalized Signage: Custom celebratory messages set up on the outside entrance sign for milestone events.
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Why Choose Pandas Kitchen & Bar

Why diners choose Pandas Kitchen & Bar for comforting Vietnamese dishes, family celebrations, and refreshing drinks.

  • Authentic Vietnamese Comfort Food

    Guests consistently praise the kitchen for serving authentic dishes like chicken pho, banh khot, and banh mi brimming with fresh herbs, rich fragrant broths, and generous portions.

    The chicken pho is pure comfort in a bowl—rich, fragrant broth with tender chicken and fresh herbs.

    Sheree ELLIS

  • Full Bar with Cocktails and Craft Beer on Tap

    Beyond standard casual Vietnamese fare, the venue features a full bar program serving margaritas, strawberry tequila cocktails, and local craft beers on tap.

    best Margaritas on the northern end of the GC, litre tap beers and an amazing selection of asian cuisine

    David Campbell

  • Live Acoustic Piano Serenades

    Evenings feature a uniquely memorable dining atmosphere where the family's young son serenades seated diners with acoustic piano performances.

    He eventually seranaded us with his piano skills, so much so, looks like our daughter is going to cost us a lot of money hoping to gain the same skills.

    Steve Carr

  • Personalized Welcome Signage for Celebrations

    The hosts celebrate dining milestones by personalizing the restaurant's entrance sign with custom names and anniversary or birthday greetings.

    Even down to changing the outside colourful sign to celebrate our anniversary.

    Angel Goodson-Adams

  • Easy Highway Stopover Between Brisbane and the Gold Coast

    Conveniently situated right off the motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the restaurant serves as a convenient stop for satisfying dine-in or takeaway meals.

    Found this little gem on drive back from Brisbane to Gold Coast as we felt like Vietnamese, not far from the highway.

    Brianna Marie

  • Hassle-Free Parking and Easy Transit Dining

    Ample on-site parking and fast, high-quality packaging make it seamless for motorists and locals to pick up generous Vietnamese meals during transit.

    Heaps of parking and great pricing I thoroughly recommend this place to try, you will return.

    Pj Mancini

Authentic Vietnamese specialties freshly prepared with bold, comforting flavours

  • Pho

    we have been looking for place for a good Pho and we were NOT disappointed.

    Joshua Dawson

  • Spring Rolls

    The spring rolls are ace, and the slow cooked beef. Mouth watering!!!

    Guy M

  • Vietnamese Pancake

    Vietnamese pancake is a must! It's so hard to find a good one on the coast and it did not disappoint.

    Brooke S

  • Banh Khot

    Banh khot was the highlight, it was just right with the right level of crispiness and shrimps that was so fresh

    Yen Nguyen

Beyond the menu

Distinctive personal gestures and memorable family hospitality that elevate dining at Pandas Kitchen & Bar.

  • Live Family Piano Serenades

    Diners are treated to live piano performances during dinner service by the family's young son.

  • Personalized Celebration Welcome Signs

    Milestone bookings are greeted with custom names or celebratory messages on the venue's entrance signage.

  • Tableside Meal Demonstration

    Owners personally demonstrate at table how to properly assemble, sauce, and enjoy specific Vietnamese dishes.

  • Coordinated Lights-Off Birthday Singalong

    Celebrations are marked by the team dimming lights and leading the dining room in a celebratory song.

Before you head over

Practical tips on milestone bookings, dietary options, and convenient travel stops at Pandas Kitchen & Bar.

  • Book in Advance for Special Occasions

    For birthdays or anniversaries, reserve ahead and mention your celebration to receive personalized touches like custom entrance signage and live piano music.

  • Explore Dietary and Gluten-Free Choices

    Diners with gluten sensitivities, vegetarian preferences, or plant-based diets can select from dedicated menu choices such as fresh rice paper rolls and tofu salads.

  • Take Advantage of Ample Parking and Easy Highway Access

    Whether driving between Brisbane and the Gold Coast or dining in, convenient on-site parking and fast takeaway service make for an effortless stop.

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