Panda Express

Probably my favorite Panda on the peninsula. They've got a full menu and even hot and sour soup (first time I've seen it at one). Staff are nice enough and the restaurant is clean. Portions kinda vary on who's serving you, though. The place gets pretty busy around meal times, so expect to wait at least 10 mins if you don't order ahead.

If I could give this place a zero I gladly would! Today I came in with my son who is taking a road trip and decided to stop by and pick up some food for the way. We’re in the establishment and as I’m ordering I get asked if I have cash I said no and finish ordering because we were on a timeframe. I have my son get a fountain drink as I’m about to pay, I run my card and it gets timed out and they proceeded to explain that their system on all the stores is giving them issues with their credit card system which is a problem because I didn’t have cash at the moment. They could have put a sign at the door since they already knew about this issue, then I noticed they did charge my card but apparently it did not finalize the payment so it won’t go they now I have to wait to make sure it doesn’t go through. The fact that that spot always has high traffic, homeless people with children begging for food and their lack of management competence is why they have lost my business and for making my 7 year old son upset on my Bday!

I am somewhat disappointed with my visit. I love Panda Express because I can normally expect the same result each time. Service is great, food is hot or at least warm, and the quality is amazing. This time around, customer service was great as usual but the food came out barely warm and I was not satisfied because of the lack of meat in my portions. I ordered a plate with chow mein, mushroom chicken, and broccoli beef. After having ate many mushrooms and a few broccoli is when I noticed the lack of meat. I’m afraid that I got lots of chow mein, mushrooms, and broccoli. Not very much chicken or beef (and I did not just eat all of it without noticing ;)). But anyway, like I said, they usually do a great job each time. I just want my meat.