Panda Express

I dunno why it took me this long to try Panda Express but just went back for the second time ever to try more meats! I think I might be obsessed. For the record, I really don’t like anything too sweet so automatically avoided those and I did try a little Beijing beef though still too sweet. Teriyaki chicken was tolerable but wish it was a bit more salty to counteract the sweetness. However I was blown away by the mushroom chicken, salt and pepper chicken and broccoli beef in that order. I was also impressed that the texture of the chow mein was bouncy and not mushy. And I also loved the fried rice. The sides don’t have much flavor but I love using the leftover juices to mix in -otherwise would be too salty.

Panda Express is arguably the most well-known representation of American-style Chinese cuisine, but this particular branch doesn't seem to meet the standards of Panda Express. Perhaps it's because they've recently opened, but the overall operation of the restaurant is quite chaotic. The process from ordering to payment isn't very smooth, leading to confusion among customers and longer wait times. Additionally, while the food is freshly prepared, it doesn't taste as good as other Panda Express locations in New York, such as the one in Midtown Manhattan. Surprisingly, they don't offer Panda Express's signature fortune cookies, which makes the dining experience feel incomplete. The only thing worth recommending is that the cleanliness of their kitchen and restaurant seems decent. Overall, the restaurant isn't worth recommending at the moment, but hopefully, they will improve over time.

TLDR- ordered delivery. terrible food, kind staff. Won't be buying again. I have never had Panda Express before but a friend told me that they had this bourbon chicken dish that they recently added and I was thinking it would be similar to the bourbon chicken that you would get at the mall back in the day. Nostalgia got the best of me. It tasted nothing like it and this was the worst food that I have eaten in a while. I got the big plate (fried rice, super greens, blazin bourbon chicken, grilled teriyaki chicken and black pepper angus steak) Everything was bland and tasteless, from the fried rice to the chowmein, which I tried to revive by using some soy sauce and duck sauce I had on hand since I didn't get the condiments I requested in app, and the chicken questionable in texture, especially the teriyaki chicken which I literally spit back out into a napkin. I know at Chinese spots they velvet the chicken to tenderize it and sometimes it can cause you to wonder if this is even really thigh meat, but I seriously questioned what the heck I bit into. The steak was somewhat decent, but after one bite I threw out the entire pictured tray.

Great food wonderful customer service, to be expected “corporate” vibe, wish they had some background music playing, it was bit too quiet 🤫 but the portions were great and the staff is very accommodating to All of your needs! They give you as much sauce as you like and are not only helpful but also efficient 🪷

I was satisfied with its price and quantity. My favorite one was fortune cookies with a beautiful message! I’m going to visit here again.