Panda Express Menu With Prices 2026
Quick answer
The Panda Express menu is built around meal sizes in 2026: a Bowl (one side, one entree) costs roughly $8.80 to $10.20, a Plate with two entrees about $10.30 to $12.60, and a Bigger Plate about $11.80 to $15.00. Premium entrees such as Honey Walnut Shrimp cost extra, and Orange Chicken has 510 calories.
Panda Express quick facts
| Founded | 1983, Glendale, California (Glendale Galleria) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Andrew and Peggy Cherng |
| Headquarters | Rosemead, California |
| Parent company | Panda Restaurant Group |
| U.S. locations | more than 2,500 Panda Express stores across 49 states and 12 countries (Jan. 2026); a separate U.S.-only count is not published |
| Countries | 12 |
| Known for | The Original Orange Chicken |
| Typical price range | $2.00–$15.00 typical, up to about $49 for a Family Meal |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Panda Express menu
Ordering at Panda Express starts with a size, not a dish. You choose a Bowl, Plate or Bigger Plate, then point at a base of chow mein, fried rice, steamed rice or Super Greens and add one, two or three entrees from the steam table. Most entrees cost the same, while a few premium picks like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak carry an upcharge.
The Original Orange Chicken, created in 1987, still anchors the menu, and Panda says U.S. guests ate nearly 148 million pounds of it in 2025. Around it sit wok-tossed chicken, beef and shrimp dishes, a few appetizers and a growing lineup of fruit refreshers. Fall 2026 brought back the Cantonese BBQ Brisket, and a Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken is in test in several cities.
Other items on the Panda Express menu
More items from the Panda Express menu that are not in the tables above. Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Calories and protein appear only where Panda Express's official nutrition information lists the item.
Meals
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Meal | $7.20 | — | — | |
| Premium Entree Upcharge | +$1.50 | — | — | |
| Family Feast (3 large entrees, 2 large sides) | $44.00 | — | — |
Chicken Entrees
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper Chicken | Included | — | — |
Beef & Shrimp
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | +$1.50 | — | — | |
| Golden Treasure Shrimp | +$1.50 | — | — | |
| Shanghai Angus Steak | +$1.50 | — | — |
Sides
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Steamed Rice | Included | — | — | |
| Super Greens | Included | — | — | Broccoli, kale and cabbage — the only side with no upcharge and no refined carbohydrate. |
| Half & Half Side | Included | — | — | |
| Large Side (a la carte) | $5.20 | — | — |
Appetizers & A La Carte
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Egg Roll | $2.00 | — | — | |
| Chicken Potsticker (3 pc.) | $2.75 | — | — | |
| Apple Pie Roll (2 pc.) | $2.25 | — | — | |
| Small Entree (a la carte) | $6.00 | — | — | |
| Medium Entree (a la carte) | $10.50 | — | — | |
| Large Entree (a la carte) | $14.00 | — | — | |
| Fortune Cookie | $0.30 | — | — |
Drinks
| Item | Est. price | Calories | Protein | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Drink (large) | $3.20 | — | — | |
| Bottled Water | $2.50 | — | — | |
| Aguas Frescas | $3.50 | — | — |
Best value at Panda Express
- PlateTwo entrees and a side usually cost less than two a la carte entrees plus a side bought separately.
- Family MealAt roughly $35 to $49 for about five people, it brings the per-person cost well under a single Plate.
- Bowl with Grilled Teriyaki ChickenYou get about 33 grams of protein from the entree alone at the base Bowl price.
- Panda Cub MealA complete kids' meal with fruit and a drink for around $7 to $8.
Popular orders at Panda Express
- The Original Orange ChickenPanda's signature dish since 1987 and by far its best-known entree.
- Beijing BeefCrispy beef in a sweet, tangy sauce makes it the go-to beef order.
- Honey Walnut ShrimpThe premium shrimp dish with walnuts is a common splurge.
- Chow MeinThe default side for many guests, often split half and half with fried rice.
- Cantonese BBQ BrisketThis year's breakout limited-time entree, which Panda brought back on September 1, 2026.
Panda Express nutrition and calories
Your side choice moves the total more than anything else: chow mein, fried rice and white rice all run 520 to 620 calories, while Super Greens is 130. Broccoli Beef (150) and String Bean Chicken Breast (210) are the lightest entrees, and Orange Chicken (510) and Beijing Beef (480) are among the heaviest. A Plate can range from under 500 to well over 1,500 calories.
Panda Express allergen notes
Panda Express publishes nutrition and allergen information on its official website, pandaexpress.com, and staff can share it in store. Watch for peanuts in Kung Pao Chicken, walnuts and shellfish in Honey Walnut Shrimp, egg in fried rice, and soy and wheat in many sauces. Food is prepared on shared cooking equipment, so cross-contact is possible.
Panda Express hours
- Typical hours
- Hours vary widely by location; standalone stores generally serve lunch through dinner, while mall, airport and campus stores follow their host's hours. We could not confirm a typical schedule from an official source.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served at most locations
- Holiday hours
- Many stores close or shorten hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and mall locations follow mall holiday hours. Check the Panda Express app or store locator for your restaurant.
Ordering at Panda Express and rewards
- Official app
- Panda Express app
- Rewards program
- Panda Rewards: you earn 10 points per $1 in the app, online, in store or at the drive-thru and can start redeeming at 200 points for upgrades, drinks and free food; points expire only after 12 months without a purchase.
- Delivery
- Panda Express offers delivery through its app and website in many areas and appears on major third-party delivery apps; delivery-menu prices are often higher than in store.
Panda Express deals we could confirm
- Panda Rewards: earn 10 points per dollar, with redemptions starting at 200 points and monthly randomized gifts for members.
- Family Meal bundle of two large sides and three large entrees for about five people.
- Panda Cub Meal for kids, with a junior side, junior entree, fruit and a drink at one price.
- Choosing a Plate or Bigger Plate instead of a la carte entrees lowers the cost per entree.
How to order smarter at Panda Express
- Ask for half chow mein and half Super Greens to keep the noodles while cutting your side's calories roughly in half.
- Order a Bigger Plate and split it between two light eaters instead of buying two Bowls.
- Premium entrees cost more in every meal size, so mix one premium pick with a standard entree on a Plate.
- Order ahead in the app at busy lunch hours so you can skip the line and see your store's exact prices.
- If you want a fresher batch, it is fine to ask if a new pan of your entree is coming out soon.
Panda Express menu questions
How much is a Panda Express plate in 2026?
A Panda Express Plate with one side and two entrees costs roughly $10.30 to $12.60 in 2026, depending on the store and whether you order in person or for delivery. Premium entrees add about $1.50 each. For portion weights and how it compares with a Bowl or a la carte, see our Panda Express plate sizes guide.
How much is Panda Express on DoorDash?
Panda Express prices on DoorDash run a little above typical in-store prices. On Nov. 1, 2026, DoorDash listed a store in Oswego, Illinois, at $10.35 for a Bowl, $12.75 for a Plate, $15.15 for a Bigger Plate and $50.40 for a Family Meal, before delivery and service fees. Pickup orders in the Panda Express app often cost less.
What's new on the Panda Express menu?
The newest additions to the Panda Express menu in fall 2026 are the Cantonese BBQ Brisket, back nationwide since Sept. 1, 2026, and a Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken that Panda announced as a test in several cities in September 2026. Hot Orange Chicken returned on July 11, 2026, for a limited time and may be gone at some stores.
How many calories are in Panda Express Orange Chicken?
One entree serving of The Original Orange Chicken has about 510 calories, 24 grams of fat and 26 grams of protein, according to nutrition data published for Panda Express. Paired with a full side of chow mein (600) it tops 1,100 calories; choosing Super Greens (130) keeps the meal near 640.
What is the healthiest thing at Panda Express?
For fewer calories and more protein, build a Bowl with Super Greens and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, about 410 calories with roughly 42 grams of protein based on published nutrition data. Broccoli Beef at 150 calories and String Bean Chicken Breast at 210 are other light entrees. Sauces add sodium, so go easy on extra teriyaki.
What comes in a Panda Express Family Meal?
A Panda Express Family Meal includes two large sides and three large entrees and is meant to feed about five people. Price trackers put it at roughly $35 to $49 in 2025 and 2026, with delivery menus at the high end. Premium entrees may cost extra, so check your store's price in the app.
Is Cantonese BBQ Brisket still at Panda Express?
Cantonese BBQ Brisket first launched June 2, 2026, left menus around August 10, and returned nationwide on September 1, 2026, for a limited time with no announced end date. It is slow-cooked brisket tossed in a char siu-style sauce. One report priced a small a la carte order at $7.65.
How does Panda Rewards work?
Panda Rewards is Panda Express's free loyalty program, launched nationwide in 2023. You earn 10 points per dollar spent in the app, online, in store or at the drive-thru, and you can redeem from 200 points. Members also get a birthday gift and monthly good fortune surprises, and points last as long as you buy once a year.
How many Panda Express locations are there?
Panda Restaurant Group says there are more than 2,500 Panda Express stores in 49 states and 12 countries as of its January 2026 fact sheet. The first Panda Express opened in 1983 at the Glendale Galleria in California, and the chain passed 1,000 restaurants in 2007 and 2,000 in 2017.
What time does Panda Express open?
Most Panda Express restaurants open at 10:30 or 11 a.m. and close around 9 or 9:30 p.m., based on the stores we checked in November 2026. Campus and mall locations keep shorter hours, and most stores do not serve breakfast. See our Panda Express hours guide for holiday and late-night hours.
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Hours
Panda Express Hours: Opening, Closing & Holiday Times (2026)
Panda Express hours vary by store, but most street locations we checked open at 10:30 or 11 a.m. and close at 9 or 9:30 p.m., seven days a week.
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Plate Sizes
Panda Express Plate Sizes: Bowl, Plate, Bigger Plate & A La Carte (2026)
Panda Express plate sizes come in three meal sizes: a Bowl (1 side, 1 entree), a Plate (1 side, 2 entrees) and a Bigger Plate (1 side, 3 entrees).
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Sources
How we priced this menu: Panda Express's official site blocked automated access, so prices are ranges built from a 2025 in-store price tracker (Six Storeys) and an August 2026 delivery-menu tracker (FastFoodMenuPrices), cross-checked with a September 2026 Tasting Table report; in-store prices are usually at the low end, and your store may differ.
More menu items: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location.
- Nutritionix: Panda Express interactive nutrition menu (updated 01/23/2025) — used for calories and protein (third-party; official site unreachable)
- FastFoodNutrition.org: Panda Express nutrition (updated 10/9/2025) — used for calorie cross-check (third-party)
- FastFoodMenuPrices: Panda Express prices (updated Aug. 2026, delivery menu) — used for prices (upper range), current a la carte list, refresher calories, Hot Orange Chicken calories
- Six Storeys: Panda Express menu and prices (updated June 2025) — used for prices (lower range), premium upcharge, appetizers
- Panda Restaurant Group fact sheet (updated Jan. 2026) — used for store count, states, countries, founding, timeline, Orange Chicken facts
- Panda Restaurant Group: Our Brands — used for founding year, location count
- Panda Restaurant Group media center — used for recent menu news
- Panda Restaurant Group press release: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken test (Sept. 8, 2026) — used for test item, headquarters city
- QSR Magazine: Panda Express announces return of Cantonese BBQ Brisket — used for limited-time item
- Tasting Table: Cantonese BBQ Brisket is back at Panda Express — used for brisket dates and price
- FOX 17: Panda Express brings back Hot Orange Chicken (July 9, 2026) — used for limited-time item
- Restaurant Dive: Panda Express launches loyalty program nationwide — used for rewards details
- Nation's Restaurant News: Panda Express launches personalized rewards program — used for rewards details
- Tasting Table: 15 high-protein fast food items for 2026 — used for protein cross-check
- DoorDash: Panda Express, Oswego, Ill. (store page) — used for DoorDash meal prices (opened Nov. 1, 2026)