Panda Express

I've visited this Panda Express more times than I can count. It's located inside the Tustin Plaza, with plenty of parking available. The staff is friendly, and there's a good amount of seating inside, plus outdoor seating in the plaza if you prefer. Their limited-time entrees are usually great—especially the sizzling shrimp, which is a standout. The beef with broccoli and Angus beef are also solid choices. The portions are generous for the price, making it a filling meal. However, I've noticed recently that some of the items have become a bit too salty. It's not gourmet, but if you're in the mood for Americanized Chinese food, it’s a convenient and reliable choice for quick, filling meals.

Went here after work with my wife. It was not too busy, though it did get busier as we sat and ate our dinner. First, the staff was super helpful and nice. The person taking our order was especially nice. As was the person who checked us out. The food was good. As expected. Not great. Not bad. But good. I think for us it was the service that was great. Which is what will make us come back for more !!

Absolutely love panda. But thus time we got Uber eats delivery and the sesame chicken was bomb. The chow mein tasted like fish. Ugh it was disgusting. They must be cross contaminating their pans. Very disappointed 😞

Went here around 9:45pm last night (Friday 1/24) and ordered chow mein with walnut shrimp. around 12:30am was violently vomiting it all back up. this happened 3 more times through the morning. just heaving. I thought I was dying. never had food poisoning before. fever came later and diarrhea. I am furious. I will never go back to Panda Express again and will most definitely reconsider going out to eat ever again. THE WORST. I hope it didn't hurt me in ways I don't know yet. awful.

So 2 things really bothered me about this place during my last visit enough that I’d be compelled to write a review about it. Firstly, I was in line and got to the front and some old man and his wife blatantly butted in front of me. The staff saw it and did nothing to enforce the line up and just served him. I realize I should say something myself but the staff should not have served him. Ridiculous. Secondly, I got a 2-item combo and the serving size was tiny and was pretty much all celery, barely any chicken. Small serving of rice as well. For $9 this was a rip off and I was left hungry. I live across the street so I’ve been here enough times to realize that they consistently skimp out on the servings compared to other locations. At least fill up the rice/noodles! Despite the convenience I’ll never go back here again and will gladly drive to the nearest other Panda Express if I’m ever in the mood for some. However, you’re better off going to a local mom and pop Chinese take out place as the serving sizes will be much more fair for the price.