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Panda Express: Your Complete Panda Express Guide for 2026

Jake MorganBy The MenuWithPrice Editorial Team Reviewed by Jake Morgan

Everything you need to know before you order at Panda Express, in one place. Browse Panda Express Menu Prices, Panda Express Catering Menu and Panda Express Allergen Menu, all checked and updated for 2026.

Panda Express is a fast food Chinese American chain with more than 2,400 restaurants. Prices can vary by location, so our guides show typical U.S. prices to help you plan your order.

2,400+Locations
1983Founded in Glendale
3MenuWithPrice guides
1987Orange Chicken created

About Panda Express

Panda Express was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California by Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Today the company is based in Rosemead, California and is owned by Panda Restaurant Group. You can read the full company history on Wikipedia.

Panda Express now has more than 2,400 restaurants and is best known for Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp, chow mein and fried rice. Orange Chicken, created in 1987, is the chain’s best known dish.

On MenuWithPrice you can compare the Panda Express Menu Prices, Panda Express Catering Menu and Panda Express Allergen Menu side by side. For the latest official menu, store hours and app deals, visit the official Panda Express website.

What’s on the Panda Express menu?

The Panda Express menu is built around a few main categories. Tap any category to open the guide with full details.

Entrees

Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Kung Pao Chicken and more.

See catering guide →

Sides

Chow mein, fried rice and super greens.

See catering guide →

Plates & bowls

Bowls, plates and bigger plates with your choice of entrees.

See catering guide →

Party trays

Family meals and catering trays for groups.

See catering guide →

Menu items, prices and participation vary by location. Check the official Panda Express website or app for your nearest restaurant and its hours.

How to save money at Panda Express

A few simple habits can lower the cost of every Panda Express order. Here is what to check before you buy.

01

Check the official app

Many of the best Panda Express offers are app or online only. Look for current deals on the official Panda Express website before you order.

02

Compare sizes and combos

Combo meals and larger sizes often cost less per item than ordering everything separately. Compare them in our Panda Express Menu Prices guide.

03

Share bigger orders

Family meals and shareable platters usually work out cheaper per person than single orders.

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Order catering for groups

Feeding a team or a party? Our Panda Express catering menu guide shows group options and cost per person.

Explore more menu categories

Compare Panda Express with other chains. Browse full menus with prices from the biggest restaurant brands in the U.S.

Panda Express FAQs

What is Panda Express known for?

Panda Express is best known for Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp, chow mein and fried rice. See every item with prices in our Panda Express Menu Prices guide.

When was Panda Express founded?

Panda Express was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California by Andrew and Peggy Cherng. The company is now headquartered in Rosemead, California.

How many Panda Express locations are there?

Panda Express has more than 2,400 restaurants. Use the official Panda Express website to find the location nearest to you.

Who owns Panda Express?

Panda Express is owned by Panda Restaurant Group.

Does Panda Express offer catering?

Yes. Our Panda Express catering menu guide covers group options, cost per person and how to order.

Are Panda Express prices the same at every location?

No. Prices can vary by city, state and individual restaurant, especially at airports and travel stops. Our guides show typical U.S. prices, and the Panda Express app shows the exact price at your chosen location.

Prices on MenuWithPrice.net are typical U.S. prices and are checked regularly, but they can vary by location. Panda Express is a trademark of its owner; MenuWithPrice.net is not affiliated with Panda Express.

Who wrote and reviewed this page

The MenuWithPrice Editorial Team

Written by

The MenuWithPrice Editorial Team

Our team researches menu prices from official menus, ordering apps and several U.S. locations, and rechecks every guide on a regular schedule.

Jake Morgan

Reviewed by

Jake Morgan

Menu price reviewer. Jake checks prices, calories, deals and hours against the official menu before a page is published or updated.

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