Panda Express Menu Prices
When we say Panda Express, we say Chinese food. This is a fast-food restaurant chain that serves American Chinese food. Panda Express is different and more known than other restaurants serving Chinese food due to the fact that it is a fast-food chain. Moreover, the menu prices tend to be lower than those from other Chinese restaurants.
The restaurant has a large variety of food items such as Kung Pao chicken, Beijing beef, Mandarin chicken, different mixed vegetables, and, of course, rice.
The mascot of the restaurant is a panda bear and the inside ambiance is Asian inspired.
In the table below you will find the latest Panda Express menu prices.
| Food | Size | Price |
Create Your PlateAvailable Sides: Mixed Veggies, Chow Mein, White Steamed Rice, Brown Steamed Rice, and Fried Rice |
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| Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees |  | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Chow Mein | Full | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Chow Mein | Half | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Fried Rice | Full | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Fried Rice | Half | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| White Steamed Rice | Full | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| White Steamed Rice | Half | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Super Greens | Full | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Super Greens | Half | $10.50 (≈42 minutes that you'd need to work at $15/hour) |
| Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees |  | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Chow Mein | Full | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Chow Mein | Half | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Fried Rice | Full | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Fried Rice | Half | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| White Steamed Rice | Full | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| White Steamed Rice | Half | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Super Greens | Full | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Super Greens | Half | $12.90 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) |
| Additional Charge – Premium Entree |  | $1.85 |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Â | $1.85 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Â | $1.85 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Â | $1.85 |
BowlAvailable Sides: Mixed Veggies, Chow Mein, White Steamed Rice, Brown Steamed Rice, and Fried Rice |
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| Any 1 Side & 1 Entree | Â | $8.50 |
| Chow Mein | Full | $8.50 |
| Chow Mein | Half | $8.50 |
| Fried Rice | Full | $8.50 |
| Fried Rice | Half | $8.50 |
| White Steamed Rice | Full | $8.50 |
| White Steamed Rice | Half | $8.50 |
| Super Greens | Full | $8.50 |
| Super Greens | Half | $8.50 |
| Additional Charge – Premium Entree |  | $1.75 |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Â | $1.75 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Â | $1.75 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Â | $1.75 |
Kid’s MealGuests 11 and Under |
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| Any 1 Jr. Side, 1 Jr. Entree, 12 oz. Drink & Cookie | Â | $7.20 |
| Chow Mein | Full | $7.20 |
| Chow Mein | Half | $7.20 |
| Fried Rice | Full | $7.20 |
| Fried Rice | Half | $7.20 |
| White Steamed Rice | Full | $7.20 |
| White Steamed Rice | Half | $7.20 |
| Super Greens | Full | $7.20 |
| Super Greens | Half | $7.20 |
| Additional Charge – Premium Entree |  | $1.00 |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Â | $1.00 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Â | $1.00 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Â | $1.00 |
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Family Feast
 Serves 4-5 |
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| 2 Large Sides & 3 Large Entrees |  | $27.50 (≈1.8 hours at the office earning $15/hour) |
| Chow Mein |  | $27.50 (≈1.8 hours at the office earning $15/hour) |
| Fried Rice |  | $27.50 (≈1.8 hours at the office earning $15/hour) |
| White Steamed Rice |  | $27.50 (≈1.8 hours at the office earning $15/hour) |
| Super Greens |  | $27.50 (≈1.8 hours at the office earning $15/hour) |
| Additional Charge – Premium Entree |  | $5.00 |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Â | $5.00 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Â | $5.00 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Â | $5.00 |
A La Carte |
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| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Small | $7.25 |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Medium | $13.75 (≈55 minutes working without a break on a $15/hour salary) |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | Large | $19.00 (≈1.3 hours spent earning money at $15/hour) |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Small | $7.25 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Medium | $13.75 (≈55 minutes working without a break on a $15/hour salary) |
| Firecracker Shrimp | Large | $19.00 (≈1.3 hours spent earning money at $15/hour) |
| The Original Orange Chicken | Small | $5.75 |
| The Original Orange Chicken | Medium | $10.25 (≈41 minutes of continuous work at a $15/hour job) |
| The Original Orange Chicken | Large | $13.75 (≈55 minutes working without a break on a $15/hour salary) |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | Small | $5.75 |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | Medium | $10.25 (≈41 minutes of continuous work at a $15/hour job) |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | Large | $13.75 |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | Small | $5.75 |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | Medium | $10.25 |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | Large | $13.75 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | Small | $5.75 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | Medium | $10.25 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | Large | $13.75 |
| Mushroom Chicken | Small | $5.75 |
| Mushroom Chicken | Medium | $10.25 |
| Mushroom Chicken | Large | $13.75 |
| Black Pepper Chicken | Small | $5.75 |
| Black Pepper Chicken | Medium | $10.25 |
| Black Pepper Chicken | Large | $13.75 |
| Beijing Beef | Small | $5.75 |
| Beijing Beef | Medium | $10.25 |
| Beijing Beef | Large | $13.75 |
| Broccoli Beef | Small | $5.75 |
| Broccoli Beef | Medium | $10.25 |
| Broccoli Beef | Large | $13.75 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Small | $7.25 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Medium | $13.75 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Large | $19.15 |
| Veggie Spring Roll | Small | $2.75 |
| Veggie Spring Roll | Medium | $10.25 |
| Veggie Spring Roll | Large | $13.75 |
| Chicken Egg Roll | Small | $2.75 |
| Chicken Egg Roll | Medium | $10.25 |
| Chicken Egg Roll | Large | $13.75 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | Small | $2.75 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | Medium | $7.75 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | Large | $10.75 |
| Chow Mein | Medium | $4.25 |
| Chow Mein | Large | $5.75 |
| Fried Rice | Medium | $4.45 |
| Fried Rice | Large | $5.75 |
| White Steamed Rice | Medium | $4.25 |
| White Steamed Rice | Large | $5.75 |
| Super Greens | Medium | $4.25 |
| Super Greens | Large | $5.75 |
Appetizers |
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| Chicken Egg Roll | Small | $2.75 |
| Chicken Egg Roll | Large | $13.75 |
| Veggie Spring Roll | Small | $2.60 |
| Veggie Spring Roll | Large | $13.75 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | Small | $2.75 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon | Large | $10.75 |
Drinks |
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| Coca Cola | Small | $2.75 |
| Coca Cola | Medium | $2.95 |
| Coca Cola | Large | $3.25 |
| Diet Coke | Small | $2.75 |
| Diet Coke | Medium | $2.95 |
| Diet Coke | Large | $3.25 |
| Dr Pepper | Small | $2.75 |
| Dr Pepper | Medium | $2.95 |
| Dr Pepper | Large | $3.25 |
| Coca Cola Zero Sugar | Small | $2.75 |
| Coca Cola Zero Sugar | Medium | $2.95 |
| Coca Cola Zero Sugar | Large | $3.25 |
| Coca Cola Cherry | Small | $2.75 |
| Coca Cola Cherry | Medium | $2.95 |
| Coca Cola Cherry | Large | $3.25 |
| Barq’s Root Beer | Small | $2.75 |
| Barq’s Root Beer | Medium | $2.95 |
| Barq’s Root Beer | Large | $3.25 |
| Fanta Orange | Small | $2.75 |
| Fanta Orange | Medium | $2.95 |
| Fanta Orange | Large | $3.25 |
| Fanta Strawberry | Small | $2.75 |
| Fanta Strawberry | Medium | $2.95 |
| Fanta Strawberry | Large | $3.25 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Small | $2.75 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Medium | $2.95 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Large | $3.25 |
| Sprite | Small | $2.75 |
| Sprite | Medium | $2.95 |
| Sprite | Large | $3.25 |
Available Entrees
Not all entrees are available at every location, so make sure you check beforehand with your favorite Panda Express location.
| Shrimp Entrees | Beef Entrees | Chicken Entrees |
| Samurai Surf & Turf | Samurai Surf & Turf | Orange Chicken |
| Peppercorn Shrimp | Beijing Beef | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | Shanghai Angus Steak | Sweetfire Chicken Breast |
| Â | Broccoli Beef | String Bean Chicken Breast |
| Â | Â | Kung Pao Chicken |
| Â | Â | Mandarin Chicken |
| Â | Â | Mushroom Chicken |
| Â | Â | Black Pepper Chicken |
Brand History
The history of Panda Express starts with Ming-Tsai Cherng, his son Andrew J.C. Cherng, and Andrew’s future wife Peggy Cherng. In the 1960s they migrated from Chine to the United States, but actually, Peggy emigrated from Burma because at that time she wasn’t part of the family yet.
This family had the dream to open their own restaurant and so they did. In 1973, they opened the first Panda Express restaurant in California. In the beginning, there offered food inspired by the Mandarin and Szechwan of their home-country China.
This restaurant became very popular in a short period of time thanks to the authentic Mandarin and Szechwan dishes and fast service. So, in 1983 the first international Panda Express restaurant was opened. Besides the traditional Chinese dishes, their menu includes chicken dishes and hamburgers as well.
The Panda Express franchise is expanding constantly. If in 1992 there were only 50 locations in the United States of America, now there are more than 2,200 restaurants all over the world.
Our review
The Panda Express menu has many food items you can choose from, all at reasonable prices. Expect to pay anywhere between $6.5 and $9 for the option to create your own plate. This option comes with any 1 side option and 2 entrees. Some other meals include the bowls which cost around $6.5 and include any 1 side and 1 entrée. Panda Express offers a kid’s menu as well, with meals that cost around $5.5, and even the family feast which comes with 3 large entrees and 2 large sides.
You might like our articles about the prices for the items on the menus of Taco Bell, Benihana, or Chipotle.
It is recommended to try many of the menu items. For example, the sides include a large variety of rice and mixed vegetables. Plus, there are many different entrees you should taste such as the Honey Walnut Shrimp and the Shanghai Angus Steak. Some other items preferred by customers are the Honey Sesame Chicken Breast, the Mushroom Chicken, the Orange Chicken, and the Broccoli Beef.
Employees of Panda Express tend to have a good opinion about their employer and most of them are hired part-time. You should expect a service typical to most fast-food restaurants. The busiest hours are anywhere between 12:00 p.m. and 01:00 p.m.
The atmosphere from these restaurants is calm in general. They hired the Trusonic company in order to produce Asian-Inspired music and create an Asian atmosphere.
You can find Panda Express locations in many different countries all over the world such as United Arab Emirates, Korea, and Canada.
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