I would qualify this as North American Chinese food. It has the main staples such as General Tso chicken, spicy shrimp, mixed veggies, chicken and zucchini, chow mein, fried rice, egg and spring rolls. My food was lukewarm. I also found it to be pricier than most fast food Chinese food and not better. The cashier was also not the brightest in how I got charged(or maybe she was) because I essentially ordered two combos but she charged me some items as separate ones which cost me more! I had a moment of inattention but when I thought about it later, I realized I was overcharged.
Hak T.
Place rating: 4 Ottawa, Canada
Love Panda Express for the food and also the service. The WELCOMETOPANDA being shouted can be a bit too much someday but you have to give them credit for being consistent. Never have I had a bad food experience here yet. Best thing is you can ask for a small sample before you make your pick. I always go for the pick 2 with fried rice. Beijing beef is one of my favourites! Price wise most will find it is pricey but I guess it’s really following the trend these days. Free parking and lots of available parking courtesy of the parking lot.
Rob H.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
Love this place. It’s fast food that tastes like slow food. You can get a sample of each dish, as it’s served in front of you from a steamer tray. The servers are friendly and courteous. I enjoy their pepper chicken, spicy shrimp dishes such as Srirachi shrimp, and General Tso’s chicken.(I understand the general died some years ago. I bet he’s ordering Colonel Sanders around up there.) Average cost is around $ 10 per person, the fountain drinks are unlimited, and you have the choice of chopsticks or plastic ware.
Lana S.
Place rating: 5 Carlington, Canada
Seriously best American Chinese place that I’ve ever eaten at. Sometimes when I’m hungry I just can’t stop thinking how bad I want Panda Express. I wish they did delivery. They serve you fast and there very nice and welcoming. The restaurant is very clean and modern looking, I can always find a seat and feel comfortable. I wish they had there soy sauce packets out for customers instead of having to ask for them. Thats my only complaint.
Chris H.
Place rating: 1 Ottawa, Canada
You know what I love about food fairs in malls? Chinese food. Steam table style. So I was out and about and hungry and saw this place and thought, how genius! Chinese food on the go. I couldn’t help myself. There was one customer in front of me, who seemed to be waiting for something to finish cooking. I should have ran. But there were what looked like at least 2 parties enjoying their food at tables. I decided I wanted 4 items. Noodles + 3 items. The problem was… The steam table was sparse and there was nothing to choose from. There were a couple of dishes being cooked. I decided to wait. It took forever… I think all told it took me 30 mins in that place to order, get my food, pay, and leave. The one lone worker behind the counter was very clearly not equipped to handle general walk in traffic. On that day. At that time. She really should have just put the closed sign up and locked the door. It wasn’t some crazy time either. Right after open or right before close. It was the middle of the day. I could have sworn that of the few people in that place at that time. there was a 2nd Panda Express employee relaxing at a table of her own… Enjoying her break. It was a painful gong show. I accepted the«one free item» coupon that I was offered for the poor service I received. I couldn’t help but think… Hmm. Just one item? I can’t even remember if the food was any good or not. It was so ridiculous getting it that I don’t even think I cared. I wonder if this is a case of a new place ironing out the kinks. It seems like a great idea for take away food. The décor was nice. I hope they sort it out and prosper.