Every dish at Chubby Panda is built on bold technique, fresh ingredients, and the kind of honest cooking that turns a first visit into a weekly tradition.
From the wok to your table — every plate is crafted with the same care and attention that has made us a Detroit favorite.
Hand-pulled noodles tossed in a fiery chili oil and Sichuan pepper sauce — numbing, aromatic, and impossible to eat just once.
Wok-seared chicken with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, and a sweet-savory glaze that hits every note in perfect balance.
Silky tofu braised in a deeply spiced chili-bean sauce with ground pork. Rich, complex, and perfectly fiery.
Folded by hand every morning — thin skin, juicy filling, and a sear that turns the bottom golden and crisp.
Slow-roasted until the skin shatters like glass, served with steamed buns, scallion, and house-made hoisin.
Wok-tossed day-old rice with shrimp, char siu, scallion, and egg — simple, smoky, and deeply satisfying.
Chubby Panda was born from a simple belief: Chinese food in Detroit deserved better than the usual frozen-and-thawed experience. We started with a wok, a recipe passed down through generations, and a stubborn refusal to cut corners.
Every morning we prep from scratch — dough for the noodles, broth for the soups, sauces reduced slowly. Our kitchen doesn't rush. The flavors do the talking.
Located right on Vernor Hwy, we're your neighbors. People come in for the first time because they're hungry, and they keep coming back because every bite tastes like someone actually cares.
The energy of our kitchen, the warmth of our dining room, and the plates that keep people coming back.
We're right on Vernor Hwy — easy to find, easy to love. Walk in or call ahead.
Whether you're dining in with family or ordering takeout for a quiet night, Chubby Panda has something that'll make this your new favorite spot.
