I’ve been a loyal customer of the Panda Express located in the Ala Moana food court for many years. It’s always been a reliable spot for generous portions and decent flavors, which made it a favorite of mine.
However, I was extremely disappointed during my recent visit. I ordered the Big Plate, which includes three entrée choices. What I received was shockingly small—especially the Asian Chicken, which was sliced into a portion smaller than the size of my palm. The two Orange Chicken options (regular and spicy) were no better. Each portion was no larger than a single scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
When I got home and checked the box, it was clear: the container was filled with rice on both sides, and the actual entrée portions were minimal—almost like side samples rather than full servings.
If the portion sizes are going to be this small, I would at least expect the food to be cooked with care or offer something special to justify the price. But it felt like the same food, just less of it, at the same price.
Panda Express used to represent abundance and flavor. Unfortunately, based on this recent experience, it no longer feels worth the visit
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Masha Mishina
Finding tables here is so hard, gave me only a little of teriyaki kinda was still hungry >:(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rebecca Rüdebusch
Warm, good price, fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Arthur Frazier
All food and drink tasted expired. Never eating here again. Waste of money. Even had to poop almost right after.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Larry Wong
Very good manager
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark M
They were very busy but the line moved fast. They were friendly and efficient. The orange chicken was as expected, hot and flavorful. The kids meal was perfect for our Littles, coming with fruit and a drink. Easy to find in Ala Moana.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken
Paula Renata
The portion is massive however the taste is disappointing :(
Food: 2
Service: 5
Randy S.
I ordered a Cub Meal for my daughter: steam rice and honey walnut shrimp. Spent $11.25 for 4 sorry ass pieces of shrimp. I went back to ask the manager if the order was right. She said yeah, 4 pieces of shrimp. I should have taken a picture of it so you all could have a big laugh.
Food was great and fresh. Everything was hot and tasted as expected. Best value for your money when eating at the food court.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andreas
Always delicious. Very well-coordinated team! Come again!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Taylor
They gave me the wrong order and I didn’t notice until I had walked back to work and was about to finally eat my lunch. I didn’t have time to walk all the way back. I ordered rice and beef with vegetables and it was an order with noodles and a bunch of glazed chicken. I couldn’t even eat most of it. It was making me feel sick just smelling it.
Service: 2
Graeme Wooller
A spicy and healthy Chinese fast food option only available in Hawaiian
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Beef Broccoli & Asian Chicken, Fortune Cookies
Kyle Bueche
They put my 3rd entree in the plate and I got half as much as if it were in the normal box it comes in.
Keisha was very kind
I’ve been a loyal customer of the Panda Express located in the Ala Moana food court for many years. It’s always been a reliable spot for generous portions and decent flavors, which made it a favorite of mine.
However, I was extremely disappointed during my recent visit. I ordered the Big Plate, which includes three entrée choices. What I received was shockingly small—especially the Asian Chicken, which was sliced into a portion smaller than the size of my palm. The two Orange Chicken options (regular and spicy) were no better. Each portion was no larger than a single scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
When I got home and checked the box, it was clear: the container was filled with rice on both sides, and the actual entrée portions were minimal—almost like side samples rather than full servings.
If the portion sizes are going to be this small, I would at least expect the food to be cooked with care or offer something special to justify the price. But it felt like the same food, just less of it, at the same price.
Panda Express used to represent abundance and flavor. Unfortunately, based on this recent experience, it no longer feels worth the visit
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Finding tables here is so hard, gave me only a little of teriyaki kinda was still hungry >:(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Warm, good price, fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
All food and drink tasted expired. Never eating here again. Waste of money. Even had to poop almost right after.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very good manager
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They were very busy but the line moved fast. They were friendly and efficient. The orange chicken was as expected, hot and flavorful. The kids meal was perfect for our Littles, coming with fruit and a drink. Easy to find in Ala Moana.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken
The portion is massive however the taste is disappointing :(
Food: 2
Service: 5
I ordered a Cub Meal for my daughter: steam rice and honey walnut shrimp. Spent $11.25 for 4 sorry ass pieces of shrimp. I went back to ask the manager if the order was right. She said yeah, 4 pieces of shrimp. I should have taken a picture of it so you all could have a big laugh.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
y they so rude
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was great and fresh. Everything was hot and tasted as expected. Best value for your money when eating at the food court.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious. Very well-coordinated team! Come again!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
They gave me the wrong order and I didn’t notice until I had walked back to work and was about to finally eat my lunch. I didn’t have time to walk all the way back. I ordered rice and beef with vegetables and it was an order with noodles and a bunch of glazed chicken. I couldn’t even eat most of it. It was making me feel sick just smelling it.
Service: 2
A spicy and healthy Chinese fast food option only available in Hawaiian
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Beef Broccoli & Asian Chicken, Fortune Cookies
They put my 3rd entree in the plate and I got half as much as if it were in the normal box it comes in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
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