Affordable and fixes a child's craving for American Chinese food. Daughter number #2 absolutely had to have Panda Express as we drove home last night. We sampled the Shanghai Angus Beef and decided it still had that frozen beef aftertaste. Plus, it was $1.50 more than other entrees.
Tip: They advertise a choice of chow mein or fried rice for your side, but they will give you half and half if you ask.
Daughter really wanted the Beijing Beef, deep fried thinly sliced beef in a spicy sauce, really was more Szechuan inspired than anything I ate in Beijing. But with a slip of tongue, she got the Broccoli Beef. She also got the Cashew Shrimp. I tasted the Chicken Breast with String Beans and liked that alright. I felt bad that she did not order the Beijing Beef so added that to our 3 entree deal which was $4 plus more to our bill. However, watching my child enjoy her meal made it worth it.
I have frequently endured Panda Express in the past when my husband carried out after work. I admit that eating the food onsite was much better. Fresher from the wok to the table. One of the cooks at the back handled the large wok very well. I admit I was impressed. This trip made me like American Chinese food a little better.