This Panda Express always busy. There’s always a long line during lunch and dinner so any time between those hours are when you should think about getting panda. The place is always nice, suggesting samples to try things. I always order a bowl of teriyaki chicken and steamed rice, or orange chicken and chow mien. Cost of bowl: $ 6.90 with tax. Make sure to grab utensils on the way out or ask for it when they bag your food, they don’t always include it. Only thing that I suggest is that they need to maintain a clean environment in the store(example, sweeping the floor). Overall, hits the spot when I crave for it.
Joe T.
Place rating: 2 Newark, CA
the older Asian woman gives out tiny portions. beef and broccoli with one tiny piece of beef. stingy on their chow mein and rice too…
Edward W.
Place rating: 1 Fremont, CA
The food was just okay. The trays were dirty. I asked if they ever clean them. They shrugged their shoulders. They act if they didn’t understand what I was saying. I see the manager sitting and when people were entering into the establishment she just yelled out for people to come out and look busy. We had a coupon for a free full meal. As long as we ordered two full meals. I had an order of spring rolls and they said the $ 1.95(2 miniature rolls) are free. They considered this a full meal. I didn’t want to argue with them. I told them I’m not coming back and I’m going to tell people I know the same. I do not recommend this place to anyone. Too dirty and the cheat you on a dish. Not a place I want to do business with.
Mary G.
Place rating: 2 Newark, CA
If this was 3 years ago I would have given this location 4 stars. But after eating here twice recently the quality has gone down a lot. Upon first opening the chicken was always moist and shrimp crisp in texture. Sadly now i cant say that for the 6 items iv tried in the last 2 months. Hope it returns to its former glory
Karissa B.
Place rating: 5 Union City, CA
Although, this is a Chinese fastfood chain, they are the only panda express in this area that still serves with styrofoam containers, providing a larger food portion! The other location on whipple converted to recycleable containers that are better for the environment. I do like this one better, the food look more fresh and there are never really lines like the other location. This is my new panda spot!
Jo M.
Place rating: 1 Fremont, CA
Once again another letdown. There’s no Orange chicken and they’re not even making any at 5:45 on a weeknight. Honestly this is the worst panda. I had to ask them to make it.
Aimee G.
Place rating: 1 Newark, CA
In a big fan of Panda Express but this location didn’t seen to meet the requirements. For starters there was no ice in the soda machine. The orange chicken wasn’t fully cooked and the fried rice tasted like soap. We were going to eat there but the table tops were dirty and filled with food.
Marcy C.
Place rating: 2 Alameda, CA
Went to lunch here for my break yesterday and got mad because of the wait in the line coz there’s only one person serving the costumer and doing the register the lady in the blue shirt I think she’s the manager doesn’t seem to care. She’s just in the computer while the other lady that’s serving us is in a hurry so she can accommodate the costumers. Love the food here but only got 30 mins lunch break and if the service is like that I will think twice if I’m still gonna come back for lunch…
Stacy F.
Place rating: 4 Newark, CA
Orange chicken, need i say more. This location has the most friendly staff. food is always fresh. Love it.
Steven B.
Place rating: 1 Hayward, CA
The one time I crave Panda Express and I’m not satisfied. I came here at 9PM& about ¾ of the food was gone and I would have to wait for them to prepare a new batch of what I believe is popular; fried rice, orange chicken, broccoli beef & honey walnut shrimp. Two more group of patrons came in after me and were in the same dilemma & had to wait. It was bad enough I waited about 15 minutes for them to prepare each dish since they were empty on the steam/warming table, I get home and the food container was barely filled. I’ve never really came across that problem with portions at Panda before but I’m assuming since I wasn’t standing up there eyeing them put my order together, the girl working decided to cheat me out of my $ 9 overpriced chinese fast food. Next time I’ll just plan out my errands better and go to a real chinese take out joint for cheaper and better food.
Jesus A.
Place rating: 4 Oakdale, CA
It was good. Clean and nice people. Just that the food has hundreds of calories and you get hungry again in the next hour.
Bevi K.
Place rating: 4 Newark, CA
I enjoy panda express when I’m in the mood for some oily chinese food. I find it to be better in quality and taste than the local take out restaurants. Their orange chicken is spot on, and the noodles are good too.
Lay M.
Place rating: 1 Newark, CA
I had a horrible experience with this Panda express tonight. Mom brought home fried rice and broccoli & beef. 30 min after eating I started vomiting and I have. Shot cramps that will not go away. Pepto bismol is not helping. Stay away from this location.
Henna P.
Place rating: 3 Fremont, CA
It’s Panda Express… and it’s pretty much like any other Panda Express… Except I don’t remember there being that much celery in everything! They use that cheap filler so much in their chow mein I felt like I was eating a salad!
Roger L.
Place rating: 5 Fremont, CA
I just love Panda Express. If you ask any of my friends which Chinese restaurant I like best, they would all answer Panda Express lol. Although not legitimately a Chinese restaurant, it’s incredibly good. I go here quite often, to the extent that some of the staff members know my order already lol. I really enjoy their Orange Chicken. It’s really good. Paired with their fried rice, it’s an unbeatable combination. Prices are okay, not that expensive. I always use their coupons on their receipts. Gets me an extra box of food: D Staff is really nice but doesn’t always catch what you’re asking for. Restaurant is very clean, compared to real Chinese restaurants. I will probably go there again in the distant future. Hope to see you there!
Jack L.
Place rating: 3 Union City, CA
One day soon, Panda will replace all neighborhood Chinese-American restaurants. It will be the McDonald’s of Chinese American food. The food is amazingly consistent from restaurant to restaurant. The taste is okay, the restaurant is clean, the ingredients are fresh, and the price is reasonable. Most neighborhood Chinese joints can’t make all four of these claims.
Henry W.
Place rating: 4 San Jose, CA
Whenever I’m lazy from cooking and have a craving for instant Chinese food, Panda Express is my goto place to satisfy my hunger. I’ve frequent this location over a dozen times now and it has never disappoint. Every dish they offer has a consistent taste. I’ve tried the Sweetfire Chicken Breast, String bean Chicken Breast, Kung Pao Chicken, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Beijing Beef, and Samurai Angus Beef. I have also tried their Hot & Sour Soup and it was not bad. What I like about Panda Express is that if you tell them you want a fresh batch of whatever, they will ask the cook to make a new batch for you! It may take a few minutes, but totally worth it… especially if you order the stir fry string beans. String beans wilt and becomes soft if it sits too long under the heat lamp. A fresh batch will have a crunch to it when you bite into the bean. Before you place your order, the employee behind the counter always offer you free samples of whatever you want to try. Nothing beats tasting before you buy!!! :) The one thing I don’t like about Panda Express is their individually wrapped fortune cookies… which they offer you one with each purchase. I’ve had better.
Tavis S.
Place rating: 3 San Mateo, CA
Food: 4 stars Service: 2.5 stars Cleanliness: 4 stars As already mentioned in several reviews, the food here is fresh and pretty good. While its not authentic Chinese food, Panda Express isn’t, east to be. So for those looking to eat something authentic its the equivalent of trying to compare eating at Baja Fresh and an authentic Mexican restaurant, McDonalds to a classic burger joint, Pasta Pomadoro: classic Italian, etc. The service here is lacking in a few areas. The staff have a very limited command of The English language. Short of your order, don’t expect to get an answer for anything you have to ask. There seems to be no shift management here as they have the same amount of staff regardless of the time of day. Expect long waits during dinner time. The owner of this franchise location had better start looking into this if they expect to do better and not lose potential customers. Another Panda Express opening within 3 miles and they could see their business drop by 30%.
Sunil R.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
PE is dependable, convenient and dare I say tasty. I find it a better than most other fast food options.
Mei Y.
Place rating: 1 Fremont, CA
Panda Express is my go to spot for some quick spicy Chinese food. For the price they charge, you would think the food would taste decent. I have been here 3 times and each time my chicken is dry and rubbery. There is no flavor in the Kung Pao sauce and the hot and sour soup is mainly soup, no tofu or eggs. I think from now on, I will just go across the street and eat at GOODNEIGHBOR. They have 3 dishes for $ 17 and they always have delicious and consistent food.