Panda Express in Lakewood

“Not sure the staff actually wants to be there—vibes are off. Chairs are always stacked like they’re trying to keep people from sitting, and if you show up around 9:20pm, expect a “this is all we have left” kind of attitude, even if nothing’s on the trays.

I reminded them of the company policy to cook fresh food until closing (which they clearly didn’t love), and you could see how annoyed they were. One of the staff even added extra spices to mess it up—but joke’s on her, I love chipotle! The steak and shrimp combo turned out delicious. Give it a try—just maybe don’t show up near closing.“

“Being very far from home, very hungry and you just need to know the meal you’re getting is going to be what you expected it to be. \nI try different Panda Express items all the time but this time I got the black pepper chicken with the fried rice and chow mein. Dang it’s sooo good. The rice, the flavors of the dish, classic American style Chinese food that are always fantastic. Same here! The staff seemed to enjoy their jobs, and each other, which is a nice thing to see.“