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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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42 Reviews
First Review by caro.lin
IstoÉVegan
Points +22
Panda Cantina: Onde o tofu frito é o favorito de todos. - Edit
Esta cadeia de restaurantes tem apenas uma opção vegan no menu, sendo ela o Ramen Vegan, uma opção tão forte que nem nos deixa a desejar por mais. Mesmo para quem come carne, os tofus fritos são tão bons que a maioria das pessoas que lá vai pede a opção com tofu. Podem também pedir tofus extra se o vosso estômago aguentar com tudo, ou até um mochi de mirtilo como sobremesa, que também é vegan!
Read moreUm aviso que temos a fazer é sobre os níveis de picante do ramen. Neste local já é tradição ouvir coros de tosse porque as pessoas não são alertadas sobre o quão picantes são até os níveis mais baixos. Existe a opção sem picante (ou nível zero) que é o que a Marta prefere pedir sempre. Já a Sara, mesmo como apreciadora de picante, só pede nível 0,5 de 5. A nossa dica é experimentarem com níveis baixos e ver o quanto toleram, porque a verdade é que já vimos muita gente a deixar pratos ao meio porque não conseguem terminar com o nível que pediram.
Adoramos a estética do espaço: luzes suaves e bem decorado, dentro do tema. As mesas são mesmo como uma cantina, portanto preparem-se para se sentar ao lado de desconhecidos. É importante saber que este espaço não aceita reservas, pelo que é necessário chegar cedo ou dar o nome para a lista de espera e fazer fila. O único restaurante que sentimos que por vezes é demasiado caótico é o da baixa chiado, principalmente aos fins de semana. Há alguns que são muito mais calmos que outros, então costumamos preferir localizações menos centrais.
Já existem vários espalhados por Lisboa, no entanto temos alguns que não gostamos tanto, como os de shopping (vasco da gama e amoreiras). A grande novidade é que agora também abriu um no Porto! No entanto ainda não visitámos para dizer se é igualmente bom, mas brevemente iremos fazer também lá uma visita.
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Updated from previous review on 2025-05-10
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Emunu
Points +99
Probably the best tofu I’ve ever had - Edit
I overestimated myself and ordered it way too spicy and couldn’t properly enjoy the noodles - but the tofu was so so good! And you can still order lemonade with unlimited refills for 1 euro (though it’s not on the menu)
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MissGaby
Points +1079
Very good 😊 - Edit
As the restaurant is always crowded, you have to give your name and wait your turn long enough to take a walk in downtown (Baixa).
Read moreVery tasty ramen 🍜, crispy tofu.
In my opinion, it could have more toppings, as it only has soy sprouts, coriander and nori.
Besides that, it was great food!
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xMarkwie
Points +43
Beste vegane Ramen - Edit
Mit Abstand die beste vegane Ramen die wir bisher gegessen haben. Der Crispy Tofu ist perfekt! Esst ihn solang er knusprig ist. 🤤
Read morePros: Vegane Ramen, Crispy Tofu, Super Preis
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marisacartaxo
Points +151
Muito bom - Edit
Muito bom principalmente o tofu que acrescenta sabor e crocância.
Read morePros: Vegan, Simples e muito bom
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jediknightmary
Points +89
So So good - Edit
This is the best ramen I’ve ever had. Tofu is super crispy and the broth and noodles are amazing. Just specify vegan without egg. you will not regret going here
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NogaMor-Havilio
Points +24
The vegan tofu ramen is amazing! - Edit
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!
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JamesSS
Points +48
Great Ramen and Fried tofu! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , Staff
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roosbij
Points +1011
My favorite noodles in the world - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-08
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titixvrs
Points +66
Delicious - Edit
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.
Read more(I’ve gone there 3 times now and it is still the best I’ve had)
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-17
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SofiaCarvalho
Points +274
The tofu is amazing! - Edit
I come here very often for the the fried tofu with the sauce, its just amazing! And the ramen is also pretty good!
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SarahLavagnoli
Points +112
Melhor rámen - Edit
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.
Read moreDica: 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
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AirValen
Points +828
Great vegan ramen and tofu - Edit
The vegan ramen is super good! Same taste than in Japan! Really a place to go again!
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DuarteBarosa
Points +47
Muito bom! - Edit
Opção vegan é muito boa, tudo super saboroso!
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plants_and_planes
Points +534
Some Vegan Options - Edit
I tried some delicious Gyozas, but there were not many vegan options on the menu
Read morePros: Central location , Some vegan options
Cons: Serves meat and eggs
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sofia98
Points +37
Amazing vegan ramen - Edit
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.
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Nariá
Points +228
Marvelous ramen - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Best vegan ramen in Lisbon!, Fair price
Cons: May wait to get a sit
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Cris5
Points +231
Óptimo ramen e entrada - Edit
Espaço com muita procura e com fila.
Read moreAmbiente 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...
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beatrizgeada
Points +107
🫶🏻🐼 - Edit
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).
Read moreO 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
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DFCS
Points +209
Incredible ramen - Edit
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.
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VeronicaWO
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
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!
Read moreFelicityFantasia
😂 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
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PedroBeltrao
Points +2344
Would be 5* if possible - Edit
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.
Read moreNone 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
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13stairs
Points +1036
Best ramen I've ever had - Edit
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.
Read morePros: 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
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SaraLight
Points +86
One of my fav dishes ever! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Amazinggg taste, Nice employees , Good price
Cons: You will probably need to wait/can’t go too late, Sells meat :(
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NaamaWagner
Points +355
Delicious ramen - Edit
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.
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badaa
Points +51
Amazing ramen! - Edit
Best ramen I have had abroad! Super delicious broth!
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vegangoblin
Points +92
The Best ramen - Edit
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!
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