Takenoko is Game About Caring for a Panda

Takenoko was one of the first games I bought when I first discovered the world of euro games.  It is very pretty and cute.  It's a game I really enjoy playing even if I lose.  Here is my list of good things I like about it:

1. 1.  Players create a garden by laying tiles throughout the game.
2. 2.  Each turn, players roll one die that designates one action they can take and then they get to choose two other actions from 5 different options:  place a garden tile, get a card, grow bamboo, have panda eat bamboo or take an irrigation stick.
3. 3.  Scoring is very straight forward.  Points shown on task cards are added up and players with the most wins.
4. 4.  Players lay down cards that they have completed so everyone can see how many tasks each has done and what their points are along the way.
5. 5.  Game goes fairly quickly when players are familiar with it.
6. 6.  There are lots of options on a turn so luck is minimal.  Of course, whenever cards are involved, there is always some luck; however, it is easy enough to get cards.
7. 7.  The set up is very easy and quick.
8. 8.  It's a pretty easy game to teach.

I can't think of anything I don't like about this one, just that sometimes I feel like playing something heavier that involves more planning.

Have you ever played this one?  If so, what do you think of it?

Here is a short video explaining how to play: