Panda Express in Oakland

“I don't really get cravings for Panda Express although their food tastes good because I associate the store with hazy food comas in college. However my partner wanted it for dinner so I ordered it through Doordash. The delivery was on time.

We both got plates. He got the orange chicken, Kung Pao chicken, super greens, and fried rice. I got the chow mein, eggplant tofu, and the orange chicken. We also got one chicken egg roll, one apple pie roll, and veggie spring rolls which came in two small pieces.

My favorite thing here is the orange chicken. The breading isn't too much, and the sweet and sour flavor of the sauce tastes good. I liked the chow mein too. I was looking at my partner's super greens though because some fiber felt like a good idea.

The chicken egg roll was a bit dry. It was much bigger than the veggie spring rolls. The chicken egg roll had a thick wrapper while the veggie spring rolls felt thinner, more like regular Asian egg rolls. The apple pie roll was dusted in sugar. It was crispy but I wish we ate it hotter. It was reminiscent of a churro. My partner said he would not have it again though, and I don't think I would either. The apple inside was a bit too sticky and sweet.

Overall this was a decent experience.“

“This is my 2nd time eating from this location. My food has been very good both times. I would have given 5 stars if I didn’t have to wait in drive-thru for 22 minutes to get my food. Next time I’ll just go in to pick it up. Seems very safe, as security is insight on property.“