American Chinese · Nationwide (US)
Panda Express Menu Prices and Calories
Panda Express has 49 items on this menu, priced $2.80 to $16.20 at the 1603 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA store. Official calorie counts run from 5 to 610 calories (Soy Sauce to Fried Rice; group-size items like party packs aside). Checked October 31, 2026.
Panda Express prices at a glance
| Menu section | Items | Price range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | 1 | $11.40 | – |
| Plate | 1 | $13.80 | – |
| Bigger Plate | 1 | $16.20 | – |
| A La Carte Entrees | 12 | – | 180–560 |
| Panda Crafted Beverages | 4 | $4.35 | – |
| Panda Cub Meal | 4 | $9.40 | – |
| 5 Person Family Meal | 1 | $60.00 | – |
| Classic Takeout Boxes | 4 | $5.70 | 180–610 |
| Drinks | 12 | $2.80 – $4.20 | 140–160 |
| Catering | 6 | $28.80 – $276.00 | – |
| Appetizers | 3 | – | 190–240 |
Cheapest eats
- Chow Mein$5.70+
- Fried Rice$5.70+
- Super Greens$5.70+
- White Steamed Rice$5.70+
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal™$9.40
Under 500 calories
- Mushroom Chicken180 cal
- Super Greens180 cal
- Broccoli Beef190 cal
- Cream Cheese Rangoon190 cal
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak200 cal
Most food for the money
- Fried Rice107 cal/$
- White Steamed Rice100 cal/$
- Chow Mein91 cal/$
- Super Greens32 cal/$
Panda Express items to start with
Photos show the type of food, not the exact item. Tap + to build a meal and see the total. Photo credits
The full Panda Express menu
Our Panda Expressguide
Andrew and Peggy Cherng founded Panda Express in Glendale, California, in 1983, and the family-owned American Chinese chain now has more than 2,500 restaurants. Meals are built from a base, such as Chow Mein, Fried Rice or White Steamed Rice, plus one, two or three entrees for a Bowl, Plate or Bigger Plate. The Original Orange Chicken is its best-known entree.
How Bowl, Plate and Bigger Plate prices step up
At the Panda Express on 1603 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, DoorDash listed a Bowl (one base, one entree) at $11.40 on October 31, 2026. A Plate, with two entrees, is $13.80, and a Bigger Plate, with three, is $16.20, so each added entree costs $2.40. The 5 Person Family Meal (two large bases, three large entrees) is $60.00, or $12.00 a person. Every Panda Cub Meal™ version costs $9.40, $2.00 less than a Bowl. Sodas such as Coca Cola start at $2.80, and Panda Crafted Beverages start at $4.35. Delivery-app prices usually run higher than in the restaurant.
Calories by entree and base
Of the entrees with an official count, Mushroom Chicken has the fewest calories, 180 per 5.7 oz serving. The Original Orange Chicken has the most, 560 per 6.2 oz, while Honey Sesame Chicken Breast lists 420 for the same weight. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, at 280 for 6.1 oz, has exactly half the calories of The Original Orange Chicken. Broccoli Beef lists 190 and Beijing Beef 480. Among the Classic Takeout Boxes, Super Greens has 180 calories, Chow Mein 520, White Steamed Rice 570 and Fried Rice 610. Sauces run from 5 for Soy Sauce to 70 each for Sweet & Sour Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce.
Limited-time entrees of 2026
Hot Orange Chicken, a spicier version of The Original Orange Chicken, arrived July 11, 2026 with no upcharge. In October, the home page described it as exclusive to catering orders. Cantonese BBQ Brisket returned September 1 at all U.S. locations while supplies last; its release lists 44 grams of protein per serving. A week later, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken began a test in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Reno and select surrounding markets. It can be a standard entree on any Plate, Bowl or Family Meal at no extra charge. The Wilshire Boulevard store's DoorDash menu listed Cantonese BBQ Brisket and Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken on October 31.
Party Bundles for 12 to 30 people
For groups, catering orders go through the Panda Express app or pandaexpress.com at participating locations. At the same Wilshire Boulevard store on DoorDash, the 12-16 person Party Bundle costs $156.00, the 18-22 person Party Bundle $220.80 and the 26-30 person Party Bundle $276.00. Split 16 ways, the smallest comes to $9.75 a person; split 30 ways, the largest is $9.20. A Party Size Base costs $28.80, and a Party Size Entree starts at the same price. Catering pages for two restaurants, in El Paso and Denver, describe bundles of 2, 3 or 4 entree trays with as many base trays, plus fortune cookies. Sizes may differ by market.
Panda Rewards: 10 points per $1
Panda Rewards is free to join in the Panda Express app or at pandaexpress.com. Members earn 10 Panda Points per $1 on qualifying purchases, so the 200-point redemption minimum set at the May 2023 launch takes $20 of eligible spending. That launch release also described a surprise Good Fortune Gift with the first qualifying purchase each month and a birthday gift of your choice. Points expire only after 12 months with no qualifying purchase. In the restaurant, show the QR code in the app or enter the receipt code within seven days. Third-party delivery orders did not earn points under the 2023 terms. Check the app for current reward costs.
Panda Express guides
- Panda Express calories 58 items, from the Diet Coke (0) to the Fried Rice (610)
- Panda Express hours Opening and closing times
- Panda Express holiday hours Is Panda Express open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day?
Compare with other chains: Calories at every chain · Restaurant hours compared · Restaurants open on Thanksgiving · Restaurants open on Christmas · Restaurants open on New Year's Day
Panda Express dish details
10 items with official ingredients and nutrition on a page of their own.
A La Carte Entrees
- Honey Walnut Shrimp · 340 cal
- The Original Orange Chicken · 560 cal
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken · 280 cal
- Broccoli Beef · 190 cal
- Kung Pao Chicken · 270 cal
- Beijing Beef · 480 cal
- String Bean Chicken Breast · 210 cal
- Mushroom Chicken · 180 cal
Vegetables
- Eggplant Tofu · 310 cal
Chicken Breast
- SweetFire Chicken Breast · 360 cal
Panda Express prices in other cities
We checked the Panda Express menu at 3 restaurants in different cities on DoorDash on October 31, 2026. For the same 26 items, Houston, TX was cheapest at $872.45 and Los Angeles, CA cost the most at $939.60 (+7.7%).
Los Angeles, CA
1603 Wilshire Boulevard
$939.60 for the same 26 itemsPrices on this page
34 items priced
Houston, TX
1250 Gulfgate Center Mall
$872.45 for the same 26 items−7.1% vs Los Angeles, CA
1 item costs more, 30 less, 0 the same
Chicago, IL
520 Michigan Avenue
$926.00 for the same 26 items−1.4% vs Los Angeles, CA
1 item costs more, 15 less, 12 the same
| Item | Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|---|
| BowlPopular | $11.40 | $10.35 | $11.05 |
| PlatePopular | $13.80 | $12.75 | $13.45 |
| Bigger PlatePopular | $16.20 | $15.15 | $15.85 |
| Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal™Popular | $9.40 | $8.25 | $9.00 |
| Family MealPopular | $60.00 | $54.55 | $58.80 |
| White Steamed RicePopular | $5.70 | $5.60 | $5.55 |
| Powerade Berry BlastPopular | $3.75 | $3.65 | $3.75 |
| 26-30 person Party Bundle | $276.00 | $255.75 | $272.40 |
| 18-22 person Party Bundle | $220.80 | $203.65 | $217.20 |
| 12-16 person Party Bundle | $156.00 | $144.25 | $153.60 |
| Party Size Entree | $28.80 | $26.70 | $28.80 |
| Party Size Base | $28.80 | $26.70 | $28.80 |
Compare all 34 items
| Item | Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | |||
| Bowl | $11.40 | $10.35 | $11.05 |
| Plate | |||
| Plate | $13.80 | $12.75 | $13.45 |
| Bigger Plate | |||
| Bigger Plate | $16.20 | $15.15 | $15.85 |
| Panda Crafted Beverages | |||
| Watermelon Mango Flavored Refresher | $4.35 | $4.25 | – |
| Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher | $4.35 | $4.25 | – |
| Peach Lychee Flavored Refresher | $4.35 | $4.25 | – |
| Pomegranate Pineapple Flavored Lemonade | $4.35 | $4.25 | – |
| Panda Cub Meal™ | |||
| Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal™ | $9.40 | $8.25 | $9.00 |
| Broccoli Beef Panda Cub Meal™ | $9.40 | $8.25 | $9.00 |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Panda Cub Meal™ | $9.40 | $8.25 | $9.00 |
| Orange Chicken Panda Cub Meal™ | $9.40 | $8.25 | $9.00 |
| 5 Person Family Meal | |||
| Family Meal | $60.00 | $54.55 | $58.80 |
| Classic Takeout Boxes | |||
| Chow Mein | $5.70 | $5.60 | $5.55 |
| Fried Rice | $5.70 | $5.60 | $5.55 |
| Super Greens | $5.70 | $5.60 | $5.55 |
| White Steamed Rice | $5.70 | $5.60 | $5.55 |
| Drinks | |||
| Coca Cola | $2.80 | $2.70 | $3.25 |
| Diet Coke | $2.80 | $2.70 | $2.80 |
| Dr Pepper | $2.80 | $2.70 | $2.80 |
| Sprite | $2.80 | $2.70 | $2.80 |
| Fanta Strawberry | $2.80 | – | $2.80 |
| Barq's Root Beer | $2.80 | – | $2.80 |
| Smartwater | $4.20 | $4.15 | $4.20 |
| Powerade Berry Blast | $3.75 | $3.65 | $3.75 |
| Coke Mexico | $4.20 | $4.15 | $4.20 |
| Dasani | $3.25 | $3.20 | $3.25 |
| Sanzo Lychee Sparkling Water | $3.75 | – | – |
| Minute Maid Apple Juice | $3.25 | $3.20 | – |
| Catering | |||
| 12-16 person Party Bundle | $156.00 | $144.25 | $153.60 |
| 26-30 person Party Bundle | $276.00 | $255.75 | $272.40 |
| 18-22 person Party Bundle | $220.80 | $203.65 | $217.20 |
| Party Size Appetizer | $40.80 | $41.25 | $40.80 |
| Party Size Entree | $28.80 | $26.70 | $28.80 |
| Party Size Base | $28.80 | $26.70 | $28.80 |
Delivery-app menu prices before delivery fees, service fees and tips, for one named store per city. Items with size or option choices show the starting price. Green is the lowest price for an item, red the highest; "–" means the item wasn't on that store's menu. Store menus checked: Los Angeles, CA (1603 Wilshire Boulevard) · Houston, TX (1250 Gulfgate Center Mall) · Chicago, IL (520 Michigan Avenue)
Cantonese BBQ Brisket (limited time)
Returned September 1, 2026 at all U.S. Panda Express locations while supplies last, with no end date given. The release lists 44 grams of protein per serving and does not give a price. The home page still showed it as limited supply in October 2026.
Source: pandarg.com ↗Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken test
Launched September 8, 2026 in participating restaurants in test markets (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Reno and select surrounding markets) as a limited-time item. It can be added as a standard entree on any Plate, Bowl or Family Meal at no extra charge. A collectible bucket was offered from September 9 with a large a la carte pail, in store only, one per order, while supplies last. We could not confirm whether the test was still running on October 31, 2026.
Source: pandarg.com ↗Hot Orange Chicken
A spicier version of The Original Orange Chicken launched July 11, 2026 for a limited time at all 2,500+ restaurants, priced like other entrees (no upcharge). In October 2026 the home page describes Hot Orange Chicken as exclusive to catering orders.
Source: pandarg.com ↗Panda Rewards monthly and birthday gifts
Per the May 2023 launch release, members get a surprise Good Fortune Gift with their first qualifying purchase each month (bonus points, a discount or free food) and a birthday gift of their choice. The same release offered new members 25% off a first order, up to $10, a launch offer that may no longer be running.
Source: pandarg.com ↗Panda Express hours, rewards & ordering
Checked October 31, 2026 on Panda Express' own website, store pages and news reports.
Holiday hours
- Thanksgiving Closed 2025 report
- Christmas Eve Some locations open 2025 report
- Christmas Day Varies by location 2025 report
- New Year's Eve Some locations open 2025 report
- New Year's Day Some locations open 2026 report
Holiday hours change every year and by restaurant; call ahead.
Panda Rewards
Free to join in the Panda Express app (iOS and Android) or at pandaexpress.com. Members earn 10 Panda Points per $1 on qualifying purchases at participating U.S. restaurants (company FAQ). Points can be earned in the app, online, in store or at the drive-thru; in store, members show a QR code in the app or enter a receipt code within seven days. Details from the May 2023 launch release: redemption starts at 200 points, the first qualifying purchase each month unlocks a surprise Good Fortune Gift, members can pick a birthday gift, and points expire only after 12 months with no qualifying purchase. Gift cards, Swag Shop items, third-party delivery, taxes, fees, donations and tips did not earn points under the 2023 terms. The program page and terms were not readable in our check, so the points cost of each reward and any current welcome offer could not be confirmed; check the app for current terms.
Official rewards page: pandaexpress.com ↗How to order
- Order online
- Order for pickup or delivery in the Panda Express app (iOS and Android) or at pandaexpress.com, from participating locations; the app lets you choose ASAP or a scheduled time
- Delivery
- Delivery from participating locations through the app and website (the location finder has a Delivery Mode option). The May 2023 rewards release also refers to third-party delivery orders, without naming the services.
- Drive-thru
- Some locations. The rewards materials say points can be earned at the drive-thru and the company history says the first Panda Express drive-thru opened in Hesperia, CA in 1997, but the site does not list which restaurants have one; check your restaurant
Catering
Offered through the Panda Express app or pandaexpress.com at participating locations. The home page lists Catering as a menu category (large orders, including a catering-exclusive Hot Orange Chicken). Restaurant catering pages list party trays (base 10-12 servings, entree or appetizer/dessert 12-14 servings) and Party Bundles for 12-16 people (2 entree trays, 2 base trays), 18-22 people (3 and 3) and 26-30 people (4 and 4), each with fortune cookies. The pages say delivery or pick-up is available, recommend ordering in advance, and say utensils and plates are offered and that staff can handle setup and serving for larger events. They mention a catering hotline but give no number. Prices, minimums and lead times are not published on the pages we could read. Only two catering pages (El Paso, TX and Denver, CO, both marked 'coming soon') loaded, so sizes may differ by market.
Official catering page: pandaexpress.com ↗Nutrition & allergens
Calories on this page come from Panda Express' own published nutrition information. For full nutrition facts and allergens (milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame), check the official guide before you order, especially if you have a food allergy.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.
Panda Express menu FAQ
What is the difference between a Panda Express Bowl, Plate, Bigger Plate and Family Meal?
The Panda Express home page describes a Bowl as 1 base and 1 entree, a Plate as 1 base and 2 entrees, and a Bigger Plate as 1 base and 3 entrees. These are sold as Panda Bundles with a medium fountain drink. The 5 Person Family Meal is 2 large bases and 3 large entrees. The page also lists a Panda Cub Meal (1 Jr. base, 1 Jr. entree, a fruit side and bottled water or kid's juice), Balanced Protein Meals (pre-set plates), Classic Takeout Boxes (individual entrees and bases), Appetizers and More, Drinks and Catering. The home page shows no prices, so check the app or your restaurant.
How does Panda Rewards work?
Panda Rewards is free to join in the Panda Express app or on pandaexpress.com. Members earn 10 Panda Points per $1 on qualifying purchases at participating U.S. restaurants, and the company FAQ still lists that rate. The May 2023 launch release set redemption to start at 200 points, gave members a surprise Good Fortune Gift with the first qualifying purchase each month and a birthday gift of their choice, and said points expire only after 12 months with no qualifying purchase. The program page and terms could not be read in our check, so confirm current reward costs in the app.
Does Panda Express offer catering?
Yes. The company FAQ says catering is available through the Panda Express app or PandaExpress.com at participating locations, and the home page lists Catering as a menu category. Restaurant catering pages also mention a catering hotline, but they do not give a number, so check your restaurant's page.
How many people do Panda Express party trays and bundles serve?
Catering pages for two restaurants list base party trays at 10-12 servings and entree or appetizer/dessert party trays at 12-14 servings. Party Bundles are sized by group: 12-16 people (2 entree trays and 2 base trays), 18-22 people (3 and 3) and 26-30 people (4 and 4), each with fortune cookies. Both pages were for restaurants marked 'coming soon' and listed no prices, so sizes and prices may differ by market.
Does Panda Express offer online ordering for pickup or delivery?
Yes, from participating locations. The company FAQ says orders for pickup or delivery can be placed in the Panda Express app or on PandaExpress.com, and the location finder has a Delivery Mode option. Drive-thru availability is not listed on the site, so check your restaurant.
Who owns Panda Express and how many restaurants does it have?
Panda Express is part of Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., which the company says has been family-owned and operated since its founding, led by co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng. NBC News (August 2026) called it privately held. The company website says it has over 2,600 restaurants, while its 2026 press releases and FAQ say over 2,500, and the state-by-state counts on the Locations page add up to about 2,650 across 49 states, DC, Guam and Puerto Rico. The company says it operates most restaurants itself, with exceptions at select airport, university, military base, hospital, casino, amusement park and stadium locations, and it does not currently offer franchises.
How much does Panda Express cost?
At the Panda Express at 1603 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (checked October 31, 2026), food on the Panda Express menu runs from $5.70 (Chow Mein) to $276.00 (26-30 person Party Bundle). The typical item costs about $11.40. Prices are set by each restaurant, so your local menu may differ.
What is the cheapest thing on the Panda Express menu?
The cheapest food item we found was the Chow Mein at $5.70 (starting price). Other low-cost picks: Fried Rice ($5.70), Super Greens ($5.70), White Steamed Rice ($5.70).
What is the lowest-calorie food at Panda Express?
The Mushroom Chicken, at 180 calories. Other options under 500 calories include Super Greens (180 cal), Broccoli Beef (190 cal), Cream Cheese Rangoon (190 cal).
How many calories are in the Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp?
The Honey Walnut Shrimp has 340 calories (Per serving (4.4 oz), official guide).
How many calories are in the Panda Express The Original Orange Chicken?
The The Original Orange Chicken has 560 calories (Per serving (6.2 oz), official guide).
Does Panda Express have a kids menu?
Yes. We list 4 kids' items, priced from $9.40 to $9.40.
Are Panda Express prices the same at every location?
No. On October 31, 2026 we priced the same 26 items on the DoorDash menus of 3 Panda Express restaurants: they came to $939.60 in Los Angeles, CA, $872.45 in Houston, TX and $926.00 in Chicago, IL. Los Angeles, CA was the most expensive and Houston, TX the cheapest. Restaurants can set their own prices, and delivery apps usually charge more than ordering in the restaurant.
Sources
Checked October 31, 2026.
- DoorDash menu: Panda Express, 1603 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA · prices
- Panda Express nutrition & allergen information · calories
Hours, rewards and company facts: 24 sources (checked October 31, 2026)
- Panda Express home page (menu categories, Panda Rewards sign-up, app links, Catering category)
- Panda Express Locations page (state-by-state restaurant counts, Delivery Mode option)
- Panda Restaurant Group FAQ (ownership, no franchises, Panda Rewards 10 points per $1, online ordering, catering, 12 international countries)
- Panda Restaurant Group Our Story (Panda Inn 1973 Pasadena, Panda Express 1983, first drive-thru 1997, 2,600+ stores)
- Panda Restaurant Group About Us (over 2,600 restaurants worldwide; Panda Express and Hibachi-San)
- Panda Restaurant Group home page (2,600+ stores, 55,000 associates, $6 billion total sales)
- Panda Restaurant Group media center (2026 press release list)
- Press release, Sep 1, 2026: Cantonese BBQ Brisket returns (Rosemead, Calif. dateline; family-owned; over 2,500 locations; 11 international countries)
- Press release, Sep 8, 2026: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken test markets
- Press release, Jul 10, 2026: Hot Orange Chicken returns (all 2,500+ restaurants)
- Press release, May 29, 2023: Panda Rewards launch (10 points per $1, 200-point minimum, 12-month expiry)
- Restaurant Dive, May 30, 2023 (Panda Rewards nationwide launch)
- Nation's Restaurant News, May 31, 2023 (Panda Rewards launch)
- NBC News, Aug 26, 2026 (privately held; more than 2,500 locations across 49 states; 12 countries; about 55,000 employees)
- TODAY, Aug 26, 2026 (Panda Express co-CEOs interview; more than 2,500 locations)
- Panda Express app listing on the App Store (rewards, ordering and scheduling, QR code scan)
- Panda Express catering page: El Paso, TX (store marked coming soon; party trays and bundles)
- Panda Express catering page: Denver, CO (store marked coming soon; party trays and bundles)
- Panda Express legal page (Panda Rewards terms heading has no text under it)
- Fox 35 Orlando: Thanksgiving 2025 in Florida, published Nov 24, 2025 (Panda Express and Olive Garden listed as closed)
- Newsweek: fast food and restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 (no Panda Express entry)
- TODAY: restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2025, published Nov 27, 2025 (no Panda Express or Olive Garden entry)
- CBS News: open on Christmas Day 2025, updated Dec 29, 2025 (no Panda Express or Olive Garden entry)
- CBS News: open on Christmas Eve 2025, updated Dec 24, 2025 (no Panda Express or Olive Garden entry)