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itsrmmSKK^ Marti Hait photoJohnny He, owner of the new York Beach restaurant Panda Sakura, stands behind the sushi bat at the Ocean Avenue eatery.New eatery blends Asian cuisinesBY LARRY FAVINGERyorkweeklyw seacoastonline.comYORK BEACH —There’s more to the Panda Sakura Restaurant on Ocean Avenue than meetsthe eye.The new restaurant offers “real Chinese-style food. said Johnny He. who owns Panda SakuraSpecialties of the house include fresh garlic pork or beef, crispy chicken Beijing style, and soft shell crabs in garlic sauce.I've been working in restaurants for many He said, noting positions held in Boston and Portsmouth, N.H.. before going into business for himself.» *with his wile, Debbie Chen.While the weather has limited the number ofHe went to cooking school to be a chef inBeijing and alter graduation, worked in hotels inpeople coming to the beach this spring, some of He’s former customers in Exeter and beyond haveChina before coming to the United States eightChinese and Japanese dishes,found the restauranton the Web site of theyears ago.Chinese and Japanesedishes, including a sushi bar, are offered on theincluding a sushi bar, are offered onthe extensive menu.Greater York Region Chamber ofCommercePanda Sakura isextensive menu. He learned about Japanese cui- open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.sine working in restaurants in Boston before com- to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.ing to the Seacoast.Panda Sakura was located in Exeter. N.H., forto 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.more than two years, but He and Chen decided toaccept an invitation from their current landlord. Bob Duffy, to move it to York Beach. They opened for business May 24.The weather is not cooperating,” He said, nodding outside where it was another misty, overcast day. “We're all waiting for a nice, hot day on the beach.There is a lounge and late-night menu available until 12:45 a.m.He and Chen said they intend to keep the• *restaurant open year-round and will have winter home delivery of orders of more than $20.Panda Sakura is located at 9 Ocean Ave. Tocontact the restaurant, call 363-8808 or 363-1234.Marci Hait pliotcPanda Sakura, York Beach’s fastestaddition, is open seven days a week andoffers home delivery as well.
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