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My friend and I came in close to closing and the worker was very friendly and informative of all the menu items, even letting us sample the different sauces. I got a mix of the Pad Thai sauce and Firecracker with Shanghai noodles no peppers, and my friend the orange chicken with chow mein for an extra charge.
The place was empty (we went in late) but very clean. We got our food quickly, and the portions are huge! I liked the presentation and unique bowl shape. My dish was cooked thoroughly, the veggies fresh, and there was a good balance of everything in it. My friend did not like her dish as much, the sauce for her was not as thick as Panda's she said, and it had a lighter, sweeter orange flavor. Personally, I always get migraines from the additives in Panda Expresses' food, and found Wok Box's orange chicken to be much better tasting and higher quality. My friend admits to being too "American" for authentic Asian cuisine. Fortune cookies come with each meal and there are saltines on the table to snack on.
I had plenty to take home, and the price is decent enough that I'll come back. I know they do a Monday and Tuesday lunch special and you can text a number for 2 free spring rolls if you check their site for details. I had a good experience overall. Try it if you can handle real Asian food, because it was really good.
Side note about those who got sick: If you are not used to the spices used in this kind of cooking (e.g. chili flakes and kimchi), it might not sit well with your stomach the first time around, so get something mild and work your way up from things like Teriyaki. Just don't be surprised if you find out you started an unexpected cleanse (take comfort knowing it's good for your colon and raises the metabolism).
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