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Hours
Monday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PMTuesday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
About Panda Express
Panda Express is a Chinese restaurant located at 1601 W 17th St Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA. They can be contacted at (714) 541-0032 or +1 714-541-0032.
Based on recent customer reviews, experiences at this particular Panda Express location appear to be mixed. One recurring concern is the freshness of the food, with one customer stating that it often tastes like it has been sitting for a while, noting stale rice and chow mein. They also found the beef and broccoli and orange chicken to be just okay, and the kung pao chicken lacked spice.
Another customer pointed out that the portion sizes at this location are consistently smaller compared to other Panda Express restaurants, particularly the chow mein and fried rice, which they described as being skimpy. They also mentioned that the chow mein often contains mostly vegetables with very few noodles and reported a missing item in their order. Additionally, this reviewer described the staff as consistently rude, including the owner, who allegedly gives small portions. This customer, despite initial convenience, no longer recommends this location.
However, another reviewer had a positive experience, praising the "delicious" pomegranate water and the flavor of the chow mein, noting that it was not overly thick or greasy. They also commended the kindness and niceness of both the server and the cashier, recommending a visit to this Panda Express at the Bristol and Seventeen intersection in Santa Ana.
As a Chinese restaurant chain, Panda Express is known for its fast-food style Chinese-American cuisine. However, reviews for this specific Santa Ana location present a dichotomy. While some customers have experienced issues with food freshness, portion sizes, and staff rudeness, others have enjoyed specific items like the pomegranate water and chow mein and appreciated the friendly service. Local users should weigh these contrasting opinions when considering this Panda Express for a quick Chinese meal.
Panda Express Location
1601 W 17th St Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA
Panda Express
1601 W 17th St Unit I, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA
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Customer Reviews
I’ve given this location multiple chances, but I think I’m done. The food just isn’t fresh—tastes like it’s been sitting for a while. I ordered a large plate with three entrées and half-and-half rice and chow mein. The rice and noodles were stale, the beef and broccoli and orange chicken were just okay, and the kung pao chicken had no spice at all. Portion sizes are always smaller than other Panda Express locations, especially the chow mein and fried rice. They skimp on everything, and the chow mein is mostly veggies with barely any noodles. I’ve had minor issues before, but this time they forgot part of my order. I get that they were busy, but that’s no excuse. On top of that, the staff is consistently rude. No matter who’s working, they always seem to be in a bad mood, and the owner is even worse—barely gives you half a spoonful of whatever you order. The only reason I kept coming back was convenience, but at this point, I’d rather drive to a different location. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this one.
OMG the pomegranate water is delicious and I love the flavor of the chowmein and is not thickl and greasy like others places The lady who was serving the food was very nice and kind and the cashier too. You have to come to this Panda Express at Bristol and Seventeen in Santa Ana Ca.
Stopped by for lunch. I always get the black pepper steak but noticed it wasn’t out. Luckily they make to order request if you ask them. Which is great because it’s fresher. Jaylene cooked my steak to what I believe was close to, if not, perfection 👌👌👌 10/5 would return!
Bad service,Discrimination against Chinese, chaotic management, the manager and cashier are terrible.The food portions are small and the money is skimped on. This is America, but it is managed by people from poor countries. They distribute food and treat customers in their own way. If you are an immigrant from other countries, you will encounter serious racial discrimination. Even if you speak English and ask for chopsticks, you will not get any tableware. Before taking the food, you must check carefully whether they have skimped on the service after you paid. Even the change will be quietly deducted. They are managing and serving American restaurants with the model of the poor. It is a shame for America. This will no longer be America. Because of these poor people, this will no longer be the American restaurant with good quality, low price and large portions.
Cashier was extremely rude. She didn’t include utensils, all 6 sauces ordered were missing. It was a complete disaster. Not friendly at all.
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