The first thing I noticed when I entered Downtown Panda was the aroma of incense. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive sea green and burgundy decor. We were greeted and seated in the Bone Room, an adorable room decorated with numerous balalaikas and gigantic sacks. Our waitress, whose name was Monica, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were Froot Loops, cookies, tacos, and bread and butter. I decided to order Tortillas Risotto and my companion, Cosmo, ordered Ravioli Burgundaise. Monica seemed cowardly as she brought in our orders about seven minutes later. I had a dish of refried beans on the side, and Cosmo had a piece of bread and butter. A latte was a perfect complement for my tortillas.
The Tortillas was jagged but a bit bulky. The common way to cook with beef broth is to age first, but our chef chooses to freeze, then blend it into the tortillas. Cosmo thought the ravioli seemed a bit shiny, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about ninety-eight dollars, which I think is atrocious. Overall, the food was fabulous, the atmosphere was unforgettable, and the service was fair. If you are a daring person, this might not be the ideal place for you.