Panda Express
Pasadena, CA · Chinese restaurant
- Address
- Panda Express, 216 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Phone
- (626) 229-9180
- Website
- www.pandaexpress.com/locations/ca/pasadena/2928
- Status
- Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sat
Panda Express is a restaurant located in Pasadena, CA. It is one of 535 restaurants listed in Pasadena. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Pasadena city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About Panda Express
Discover bold flavors and fresh ingredients at Panda Express in Pasadena. Located at 216 S. Lake Ave. our restaurant offers a delicious array of Chinese-inspired dishes, from our famous Orange Chicken to savory Beijing Beef. Whether you're dining in,... More
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
Customer Reviews
I went to this location because the service is good and the quantity given has good value. However, the last two times I went, the quantity given to me was laughable. Why am I paying for a “premium entree” when i am receiving HALF the box size?
I've been to this location several times since I've lived in Pasadena for the past 3 and a half years. The classic top-rated American Chinese fast food that they're well-known for can be found here. The portions are not as generous as some other hole-in-the-wall American Chinese fast food places but there is definitely quality to be found here. The limited-edition Hot Orange Chicken is a must have if you read this review and they still have it available. Beijing Beef is another go-to entree and we cannot forget about the Honey Sesame Chicken Breast or the Honey Walnut Shrimp. All of them highly recommend.
The food tasted good yet the service was bland. In consideration that their staff is one of the top earners in almost all big restaurants, I would expect much more from them. I asked the server on the food line for a bigger plate (3 entrees and 1 side). I informed her I wanted chow mein, orange chicken, and fried rice as my entree and mixed greens as my side. Instead, I received a sense of entitlement from her claiming that I can only have Orange chicken as my side. The stores menu clearly says Orange chicken is an entree. To add on to an already poor interaction, I leave my food on the table for just 5 minutes to use their restroom with a full 1.5 liter water to return back to my table to find out it has been thrown in the trash! I was gone for 5-10 minutes! Does the staff use their brain
We went to this Panda Express because the one in south pasadena had a rat at their location. This one is super clean, the service was quick, and the people working there were great. The food was fresh and amazing for fast food! Def coming here again.
i come to this location very frequently and honestly, it's one of the best pandas i've ever been to. the food is always fresh, the service is always nice, and the place is always very clean (see pic of 100/100 pasadena rating on the door). plenty of seating indoors, with a couple of chairs and a table outside, too. all wheelchair accessible. can get busy during lunch and dinner hours, especially with mobile pick-up + indoor crowd, but they're always pretty quick in handling everything. highly recommend this location.
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