Panda Express - Edmonton

The woman at the counter offered me a sample of their food before I placed my order, which I really appreciated! At my first two visits to other Panda locations... read more The woman at the counter offered me a sample of their food before I placed my order, which I really appreciated! At my first two visits to other Panda locations, I didn’t get that opportunity, but I was thrilled here. I decided to try the sriracha shrimp, firecracker chicken, and fried rice. The sriracha shrimp reminded me of honey walnut shrimp but is a bit less sweet and includes some veggies, with just a hint of spice. It’s quite mild overall. The firecracker chicken is a limited-time offering and is a bit salty, but it becomes spicier as you continue to eat it. The fried rice was a little too oily for my taste and had an excess of peas. Overall, I really enjoy the flavors at Panda. Yes, it may be somewhat westernized, but that’s typical for most fast-food Chinese restaurants, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Fantastic Food! I really enjoy this restaurant; I love how they prepare the dishes right in front of you, and you can actually see the fresh ingredients! The fo... read more Fantastic Food! I really enjoy this restaurant; I love how they prepare the dishes right in front of you, and you can actually see the fresh ingredients! The food is always fresh, and if something is running low or has been sitting out for a while, they always offer you the option to wait for 5 minutes for a freshly cooked batch. I highly recommend the teriyaki chicken!

The experience was quite good. The service was attentive, and the food tasted fresh without being overloaded with MSG. I would definitely come back for more. read more The experience was quite good. The service was attentive, and the food tasted fresh without being overloaded with MSG. I would definitely come back for more.

I really love the portion sizes; they’re generous and the food tastes great. However, one downside is that I wish they offered sauces with the meat dishes, as t... read more I really love the portion sizes; they’re generous and the food tastes great. However, one downside is that I wish they offered sauces with the meat dishes, as the rice and noodles can sometimes be a bit dry.

The portion sizes are quite small. Opting for the "Bigger Plate" is definitely your best bet. I recommend avoiding the fried rice and chow mein; they're as dry... read more The portion sizes are quite small. Opting for the "Bigger Plate" is definitely your best bet. I recommend avoiding the fried rice and chow mein; they're as dry as some desserts! However, the orange chicken is consistently excellent!