Panda Express Menu Guide
Compare bowls, plates, family meals, sides and popular entrées before you order. Find out what comes with each meal and where to check your local price.
Panda Express
American Chinese Restaurant
Explore menu categories, popular dishes, nutrition details, locations and customer reviews.
About Panda Express
Panda Express is an American Chinese fast-casual restaurant chain where guests can build a meal by combining a base or side with an entrée. Its standard ordering formats include the Bowl, Plate, Bigger Plate, and family meal. Menu selections and availability can differ by restaurant.
This independent guide explains meal formats and decision points. It is not operated by or affiliated with Panda Express.
Panda Express Menu Categories
Choose a meal format or browse individual sides and entrées. Selection varies by location.
Bowls
One base paired with one entrée.
Plates
One base with two entrées.
Bigger Plates
One base with three entrées.
Family Meals
Large-format bases and entrées for sharing.
Sides & Entrées
Chow Mein, rice, greens, chicken and beef dishes.
Appetizers & Drinks
Check your store for starters, beverages and extras.
Popular Panda Express Dishes
Six recognizable menu picks. The illustrated panels can be replaced with your own authorized dish photos in Elementor.
The Original Orange Chicken
Chicken pieces with a sweet, citrus-inspired glaze.
Broccoli Beef
Beef and broccoli in a savory sauce.
Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles served as a meal base.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled chicken served with teriyaki flavor.
Fried Rice
A classic rice side paired with entrées.
Super Greens
Vegetables as an alternative side to rice or noodles.
Panda Express Nutritional Information
Calories for selected dishes based on a Panda Express online ordering menu in Texas; values and serving configurations can vary by location or menu update.
| Menu item | Calories shown | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Original Orange Chicken | 510 | Entrée |
| Broccoli Beef | 150 | Entrée |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 275 | Entrée |
| Fried Rice | 620 | Side/base |
| Chow Mein | 600 | Side/base |
| Super Greens | 130 | Side/base |
Why Choose Panda Express?
Features that may appeal to customers comparing quick-service restaurant options.
Customizable meals
Pick a base and pair it with your preferred entrées.
Group options
Family meal formats can make sharing straightforward.
Choice of sides
Rice, noodles and vegetables give different meal combinations.
Convenient ordering
Find local stores and check available pickup or delivery options.
Panda Express food & restaurant photos
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Choose your meal type
Start with the format that best fits how many entrées you want.
Bowl
One base or side and one entrée. A straightforward option when you've already picked your favorite dish.
Plate
One base or side with two entrées. Compare flavors or mix two favorites in one meal.
Bigger Plate
One base or side with three entrées. Suited to guests who want to try several dishes.
5 Person Family Meal
Designed for sharing, with two large bases or sides and three large entrées.
Panda Cub Meal™
A smaller meal combination with a junior base, junior entrée, fruit and a qualifying drink.
À La Carte & Catering
Explore individual sides or entrées, appetizers, drinks and larger-format catering options.
Bowl vs Plate vs Bigger Plate
Compare what each meal includes rather than relying on an outdated national price estimate.
| Meal | Base / side | Entrées | Best reason to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | 1 | 1 | You want one main dish |
| Plate | 1 | 2 | You want two flavors |
| Bigger Plate | 1 | 3 | You want the widest entrée variety |
| Family Meal | 2 large | 3 large | You're ordering to share |
How to check current menu prices
Find prices at your nearest store
- Open the official Panda Express website.
- Choose pickup or delivery and enter your location.
- Choose a meal type and preferred entrées.
- Review the store-specific item cost and any extra charges before checkout.
What can change the total?
📍 Your restaurant location
🥩 Premium entrée surcharges
🥤 Added drinks and appetizers
🚗 Pickup versus delivery fees
🧾 Applicable taxes
Check the final cart to compare the actual cost of your choices.
Tips for ordering smarter
Compare combinations
If you want two entrées, compare a Plate against purchasing individual items at your store.
Check dietary details
Consult official ingredient, nutrition and allergen information if dietary restrictions matter.
Look for promotions
Offers, availability and rewards can change, so check the official checkout rather than assuming a promotion applies.
Find Panda Express locations in the USA
Browse real, source-linked branch examples below or use the official nationwide directory. This is a sample, not the full list of U.S. restaurants.
Browse by city or ZIP code
Find official addresses, phone numbers, branch hours, pickup and delivery options on the Panda Express site. Details can change.
Find all official US locations ↗Example verified branches
San Francisco — 3rd St & Evans Ave
📍 3801 3rd Street, #300San Francisco, CA 94124
☎ (415) 869-7968
🕒 Daily: 9:30 AM–9:00 PM — verify before visiting
San Diego — 28th & National
📍 2850 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
☎ (619) 702-8120
🕒 See the full weekly schedule in Opening Days & Hours below
Sacramento — Del Paso & I-5
📍 2940 Del Paso RoadSacramento, CA 95834
☎ (916) 419-8534
🕒 See the full weekly schedule in Opening Days & Hours below
Houston — University of Houston
📍 4455 University Dr Ste 150Houston, TX 77204
☎ See official location page
🕒 Mon–Fri; closed Saturday & Sunday — verify before visiting
Interactive Panda Express map
Pan and zoom to browse mapped stores. This map is a Google Maps search view, not a maintained database of every branch.
Maps for featured locations
Open a city to see its branch on an embedded map.
San Francisco — 3rd St — view map
San Diego — National Ave — view map
Sacramento — Del Paso Road — view map
Houston — University of Houston — view map
Read real Google customer reviews
Choose a location to see its up-to-date ratings and customer reviews on Google Maps. Ratings belong to individual branches, not the Panda Express brand as a whole.
Joseph
Walked here from walmart to find only the drive thru is open which isn't very welcoming since those who do not own vehicles can't place an order. The parking lot is ultra congested and i didn't enjoy eating in my car, where i saw 7 people come up and test the door in the time i was eating my food parked in front of the restaurant.
View Google reviews ↗Tri Dinh
Surprisingly this location does have spoons. There is a young lady cashier named Albigal who is very friendly, she goes above and beyond to help me figure out why my gift card didn't have any money.
View Google reviews ↗Remya George
We get lunch here on a regular! Food is always hot and fresh and I like that they always ask donations for charity! Great food and we will be back!.
View Google reviews ↗Panda Express Opening Days & Hours
Operating hours depend on the branch. These published schedules are for the four featured locations only, not every Panda Express restaurant in the USA.
🕒 San Francisco · 3rd St & Evans
3801 3rd Street #300 · San Francisco, CA
🕒 San Diego · 28th & National
2850 National Ave · San Diego, CA
🕒 Sacramento · Del Paso & I-5
2940 Del Paso Road · Sacramento, CA
🕒 Houston · University of Houston
4455 University Dr Ste 150 · Houston, TX
Chicken Entrees
Rice & Noodles
Seafood
Sides
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Bowl and a Plate?
A Bowl includes one base and one entrée; a Plate includes one base and two entrées.
How many entrées come with a Bigger Plate?
A Bigger Plate includes one base and three entrées.
Does Panda Express have the same prices everywhere?
Not necessarily. Prices, menu availability, fees and applicable taxes may vary by store and ordering method.
What comes with the family meal?
The standard 5 Person Family Meal format includes two large bases and three large entrées. Confirm the selected location's current offering.
Where should I check nutrition or allergens?
Use Panda Express's official nutrition and allergen resources, and contact the restaurant for specific dietary concerns.
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