Current Events > Do you like Panda Express? Best items to try?

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I haven't been there in a long time. Kinda want to pick some up today.

Best items to order?

If they still have it, honey sesame chicken.
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GigaSPX posted...

If they still have it, honey sesame chicken.

I'll consider that. Thanks, dude.

Not sure what that is sorry
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RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted...

Not sure what that is sorry

https://www.pandaexpress.com/

Half n half and a double order of orange chicken.
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orange chicken smells weird but is good there
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Jiggy101011 posted...

Half n half and a double order of orange chicken.

AloofHermit posted...

orange chicken smells weird but is good there

Last time I ordered their orange chicken I remember it being 80% breading and only 20% actual meat ._.

They better have improved.

ZannoL posted...

Last time I ordered there orange chicken I remember it being 80% breading and only 20% actual meat ._.

They better have improved.

I rarely eat there but if I remember correctly it hasn't really improved.

The Beijing beef or whatever the hell it is that is fried beef is actually quite good.
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mall chinese food lmfao

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EvalAngell posted...

mall chinese food lmfao

It has its place
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the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

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Orange chicken is the best but make sure to go during a busy time so the food is frequently changed out instead of just sitting there overcooking. A few times I went during off-hours and my chicken was hard, stale as fuck. I almost wanted my money back but I didn't feel like driving back out there.

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It's alright. It's way better than its quick chain Chinese peers, like Manchu Wok or whatever.

I used to like to get the Black Pepper Chicken, back when I used to go.
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EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

sounds pretty disgusting but tastes pretty good
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I usually get Mongolian beef and broccoli.
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Whatever you get, just don't get the crab Rangoon. Easily the worst rangoons ive ever had
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dib153 posted...

Whatever you get, just don't get the crab Rangoon. Easily the worst rangoons ive ever had

I'll be sure to avoid.

smoke_break posted...

Orange chicken is the best but make sure to go during a busy time so the food is frequently changed out instead of just sitting there overcooking. A few times I went during off-hours and my chicken was hard, stale as fuck. I almost wanted my money back but I didn't feel like driving back out there.

That's the worst :/

Tobi011 posted...

ZannoL posted...

Last time I ordered there orange chicken I remember it being 80% breading and only 20% actual meat ._.

They better have improved.

I rarely eat there but if I remember correctly it hasn't really improved.

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EvalAngell posted...

mall chinese food lmfao

it's fast food what do you want?

I find it so fucking bizarre how critical people are of Panda Express of all places, lmao
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Outer_space posted...

EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

Many of my local Chinese fast food places do this too.

And it's the damn best.

Give me a fuckin pile of cheap meat and chow mein for 6 bucks please and thank you
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We just got one and its always packed.

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MC_BatCommander posted...

And it's the damn best.

Give me a fuckin pile of cheap meat and chow mein for 6 bucks please and thank you

have some self respect

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I always get the three major food groups. Beijing beef, chicken teriyaki and the best item on the menu, the Walnut shrimp.
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Try their sugar meat.
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SimpleMan posted...

I usually get Mongolian beef and broccoli.

This.
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@smoke_break posted...

Orange chicken is the best but make sure to go during a busy time so the food is frequently changed out instead of just sitting there overcooking. A few times I went during off-hours and my chicken was hard, stale as fuck. I almost wanted my money back but I didn't feel like driving back out there.

You could always ask them to make a fresh batch instead.

EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

Microwaved? Sure, I guess those people flipping woks and everything is just for show.
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GigaSPX posted...

Microwaved? Sure, I guess those people flipping woks and everything is just for show.

Every morning they go to a good Chinese restaurant and buy a few meals, then throw them in the Wok just before opening. Then that guy just stands there and flips it all day, while it gets more and more burnt. Then they throw it away at closing.
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The teriyaki chicken is pretty good.

Also, their honey walnut shrimp is delicious, but costs a bit extra as its a premium item. Like seriously, hands down the best item there.
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DuranOfForcena posted...

EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

this isn't true at all. at every Panda Express location near me, you can see directly into the kitchen where you can see them cooking everything in woks, and you can see into the glass refrigerators where they take out whole fresh veggies to chop up and use. i don't understand what someone hopes to gain by blatantly lying about something so easily verifiable as false.

Also, this. Perhaps he's thinking of a different restaurant?
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DevsBro posted...

GigaSPX posted...

Microwaved? Sure, I guess those people flipping woks and everything is just for show.

Every morning they go to a good Chinese restaurant and buy a few meals, then throw them in the Wok just before opening. Then that guy just stands there and flips it all day, while it gets more and more burnt. Then they throw it away at closing.

Uh huh, and you're tell this to a person whose family actually owned and ran a Chinese restaurant for at least 15 years.

Their formula is very Americanized and different from the typical Chinese fast food too.
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DuranOfForcena posted...

EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

this isn't true at all. at every Panda Express location near me, you can see directly into the kitchen where you can see them cooking everything in woks, and you can see into the glass refrigerators where they take out whole fresh veggies to chop up and use. there's not a microwave in sight. i don't understand what someone hopes to gain by blatantly lying about something so easily verifiable as false.

i don't agree with the price (maybe a dollar and a half too expensive) but the food is good though takeout places might end up being better depending on where you live.

you get more entree if you choose orange chicken or teriyaki.
wish they gave more of the sweetfire as this is the best one. 3 item plate is about 9$ but it's filling.
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GigaSPX posted...

DevsBro posted...

GigaSPX posted...

Microwaved? Sure, I guess those people flipping woks and everything is just for show.

Every morning they go to a good Chinese restaurant and buy a few meals, then throw them in the Wok just before opening. Then that guy just stands there and flips it all day, while it gets more and more burnt. Then they throw it away at closing.

Uh huh, and you're tell this to a person whose family actually owned and ran a Chinese restaurant for at least 15 years.

Their formula is very Americanized and different from the typical Chinese fast food too.

You should thank PE for their business.
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DuranOfForcena posted...

EvalAngell posted...

the food literally comes delivered in a tub and is then microwaved and left to "simmer" under heat lamps. disgusting

this isn't true at all. at every Panda Express location near me, you can see directly into the kitchen where you can see them cooking everything in woks, and you can see into the glass refrigerators where they take out whole fresh veggies to chop up and use. there's not a microwave in sight. i don't understand what someone hopes to gain by blatantly lying about something so easily verifiable as false.

just mindless fast food hate

i'm chinese american and I appreciate both americanized chinese food and real chinese food
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I always get the Shanghai Angus Steak with fried rice. I'll sub the honey sesame chicken if they have it though.

Timing is everything with Panda. Go during lunch or a similarly busy time with high turnover. Otherwise, your food will have been under a heat lamp for way too long and will be basically inedible.

I'm eating it right now. Orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and broccoli beef. It's decent. Annoying how you get the chicken teriyaki and then have to ask them to put teriyaki sauce on it. Do you want the sauce? Who the fuck orders chicken teriyaki and doesn't want teriyaki sauce on it? Otherwise it's just a plain grilled chicken.

Purely posted...

I'm eating it right now. Orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and broccoli beef. It's decent. Annoying how you get the chicken teriyaki and then have to ask them to put teriyaki sauce on it. Do you want the sauce? Who the fuck orders chicken teriyaki and doesn't want teriyaki sauce on it? Otherwise it's just a plain grilled chicken.

i get the sauce on the side so i can dip it
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Purely posted...

I'm eating it right now. Orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and broccoli beef. It's decent. Annoying how you get the chicken teriyaki and then have to ask them to put teriyaki sauce on it. Do you want the sauce? Who the fuck orders chicken teriyaki and doesn't want teriyaki sauce on it? Otherwise it's just a plain grilled chicken.

I think it's because they cook the chicken with the sauce, making it teriyaki chicken. So if you want more sauce dripped over it, it's teriyaki chicken with teriyaki sauce. But yeah, still weird they have you ask for it. Would make more sense that they put it on unless you ask them not to.

I'm also surprised no one else here eats the honey walnut shrimp. It's not something I've seen in other restaurants and tastes good.
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M_Live posted...

I honestly don't think I've ever been to a panda express. Regular Chinese takeout spots have always done fine by me.

Yeah, I tried it just to try it when one opened here. Wasn't horrible but wasn't great and it's a bad cost/quantity/quality ratio compared to literally every other Chinese place in town.
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Zanzenburger posted...

honey walnut shrimp is delicious, but costs a bit extra as its a premium item. Like seriously, hands down the best item there.

This and the black pepper chicken are my two favorites
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I'm eating Panda Express right now.

I ordered a bigger plate, which came with a side (I got steamed white rice) and three entrees (I got orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and shanghai steak). I also added a chicken egg roll.

Food tastes good :)