Panda Express Menu With Prices (Updated November 2026)
Looking for the latest Panda Express menu with prices and calories? This guide covers every bowl, plate and bigger plate, all chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetarian entrees, sides, appetizers, drinks, the Panda Cub kids meal, family meals, catering trays, store hours and the Wok Smart list. All figures were checked in October 2026.
Hot deals right now: On Wednesdays, Panda Rewards members can play Wok Wednesday inside the app for a random food or drink offer that must be redeemed the same day. The Cantonese BBQ Brisket has returned as a premium entree, and the Bigger Plate and Family Meal are still the best value per person. Offers apply at participating restaurants and prices vary by location.
Planning your order? Check how your meal fits your daily needs with our Calorie Calculator.
Panda Express Menu Prices at a Glance
Panda Express does not price by dish. You choose a container first, then fill it, and nearly every entree costs the same inside that container. So a bowl of Orange Chicken costs exactly what a bowl of Broccoli Beef does, even though one has about three times the calories of the other.
The prices here are in-store figures checked across several states in October 2026. Because Panda Express restaurants are almost all company owned instead of franchised, prices stay fairly consistent between regions, although California and airport locations tend to run higher. Delivery apps usually add around 30 percent.
Quick answer: A Bowl is $9.40 with one side and one entree. A Plate is $11.20 with two entrees. A Bigger Plate is $12.80 with three. Honey Walnut Shrimp and Black Pepper Angus Steak add about $1.50 each. Orange Chicken is 510 calories per serving.
Panda Express Meal Formats and Prices
This section matters most because it sets the price of everything else. Portions of sides and entrees are the same in every format, so the only thing that changes is how many entrees you get.
| Format | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Cub Meal | $7.30 | Junior entree, junior side, fruit side and a small drink |
| Bowl | $9.40 | One side and one entree |
| Panda Bundle Bowl | $10.90 | Bowl plus a drink |
| Plate | $11.20 | One side and two entrees |
| Bigger Plate | $12.80 | One side and three entrees |
| Panda Bundle Plate | $12.90 | Plate plus a drink |
| Panda Bundle Bigger Plate | $14.90 | Bigger Plate plus a drink |
| Family Meal | $45.00 | Three large entrees and two large sides, feeds four to five |
| A La Carte | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entree on its own | $5.40 | $8.50 | $13.50 |
| Side on its own | Not sold | $4.60 | $11.50 |
The half and half side is free. It is rarely mentioned, but you can ask for half chow mein and half fried rice, or half rice and half super greens, at no extra charge. Swapping half your rice for super greens cuts about 200 calories at no cost. Ask while the staff is scooping, not afterward.
Panda Express Chicken Entrees
Most of the menu is chicken, and the calorie range is huge. String Bean Chicken Breast and Orange Chicken cost the same in a bowl, yet they are 300 calories apart.
| Chicken Entree | Calories | Upcharge |
|---|---|---|
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 | None |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 | None |
| Black Pepper Chicken | 280 | None |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 300 | None |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 320 | None |
| Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 340 | None |
| SweetFire Chicken Breast | 380 | None |
| The Original Orange Chicken | 510 | None |
The Original Orange Chicken is the chain's best known dish and also the heaviest standard entree on the board. It is the item most often offered as a free sample at the counter.
Beef and Steak Entrees
At 150 calories, Broccoli Beef is the lightest entree on the whole menu. Beijing Beef sits just a few lines below at the same price but has more than triple the calories.
| Beef Entree | Calories | Upcharge |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Beef | 150 | None |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | 180 | Plus $1.50 |
| Mongolian Beef | 260 | None |
| Beijing Beef | 470 | None |
Shrimp and Seafood
All seafood entrees carry the premium upcharge. Honey Walnut Shrimp is the fan favorite, and with its candied walnuts and creamy sauce it is also the heaviest item in this group.
| Seafood Entree | Calories | Upcharge |
|---|---|---|
| Firecracker Shrimp | 220 | Plus $1.50 |
| Honey Walnut Shrimp | 430 | Plus $1.50 |
Vegetarian Options
Panda Express is more limited for vegetarians than it first appears, and very little is vegan. Read this section before you order.
| Item | Calories | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Super Greens | 90 | Vegetarian and vegan |
| Eggplant Tofu | 340 | Vegetarian, availability varies by restaurant |
| Veggie Spring Roll | 240 for 2 pc | Vegetarian, fried alongside meat items |
| White or Brown Steamed Rice | 380 or 420 | Vegetarian and vegan |
| Chow Mein | 510 | Vegetarian, contains egg and wheat |
| Fried Rice | 520 | Vegetarian, contains egg |
Keep two things in mind. Chow mein and fried rice both contain egg, so neither is vegan. Eggplant Tofu is not available everywhere and rotates off the menu at some restaurants, so a vegetarian bowl often ends up as Super Greens with rice. Everything is cooked in shared woks and fryers with meat, so cross contact cannot be avoided.
Panda Express Sides
Each bowl and plate includes one side, and that choice is the biggest calorie decision of the order. Super Greens versus fried rice is a 430 calorie difference at the same price.
| Side | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Super Greens | 90 | Broccoli, kale and cabbage, the lightest side |
| White Steamed Rice | 380 | Plain, no oil |
| Brown Steamed Rice | 420 | More fibre than white |
| Chow Mein | 510 | Wheat noodles with egg, cabbage and onion |
| Fried Rice | 520 | Contains egg, the heaviest side |
What a Bowl or Plate Actually Costs in Calories
Since every entree is priced the same, calories are the only real way to compare orders. Below is how the same three formats look when built light versus heavy.
| Order | Lightest build | Heaviest build | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl | 240 cal | 1030 cal | 790 cal |
| Plate | 390 cal | 1540 cal | 1150 cal |
| Bigger Plate | 600 cal | 2050 cal | 1450 cal |
The lightest bowl pairs Super Greens with Broccoli Beef for 240 calories. The heaviest is fried rice with Orange Chicken at 1,030. Both cost $9.40, so choosing the lighter build is the easiest saving you can make.
The Wok Smart List
Panda marks some entrees as Wok Smart, which means about 300 calories or less per serving with a good amount of protein. The label sits on the sneeze guard, but it is small and easy to overlook.
| Wok Smart Entree | Calories | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Beef | 150 | Beef |
| Black Pepper Angus Steak | 180 | Beef, premium |
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 | Chicken |
| Mushroom Chicken | 220 | Chicken |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 220 | Seafood, premium |
| Mongolian Beef | 260 | Beef |
| Black Pepper Chicken | 280 | Chicken |
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 300 | Chicken |
Appetizers and Sides to Share
Appetizers are ordered separately and are not part of any combo. The six piece options cost less per piece than buying two of the smaller portions.
| Appetizer | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Egg Roll 1 pc | $2.30 | 200 |
| Veggie Spring Roll 2 pc | $2.30 | 240 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon 3 pc | $2.50 | 190 |
| Chicken Potstickers 3 pc | $2.50 | 160 |
| Hot and Sour Soup | $2.50 | 90 |
| Cream Cheese Rangoon 6 pc | $5.40 | 380 |
| Veggie Spring Roll 6 pc | $5.40 | 720 |
Drinks and Desserts
The newer Panda Crafted drinks cost noticeably more than fountain drinks. Every order also comes with a free fortune cookie.
| Drink or Dessert | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fortune Cookie | Free | 30 |
| Apple Pie Roll | $1.90 | 150 |
| Hot Jasmine Tea | $2.50 | 0 |
| Bottled Water | $2.50 | 0 |
| Fountain Drink Small | $2.50 | 0 to 200 |
| Fountain Drink Medium | $2.80 | 0 to 260 |
| Lemon Iced Tea Medium | $2.80 | 120 |
| Fountain Drink Large | $3.30 | 0 to 340 |
| Mango Guava Tea | $3.50 | 195 |
| Peach Lychee Refresher | $3.50 | 200 |
| Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade | $3.60 | 230 |
Panda Cub Meal
The kids meal includes a junior entree, a junior side, a fruit side and a small drink for $7.30. Any standard entree can be used, and junior portions are about two thirds the size of an adult scoop.
| Panda Cub Meal | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Cub Meal | $7.30 | Junior entree, junior side, fruit side and small drink |
| With a premium entree | $8.80 | Same, with Honey Walnut Shrimp or Angus Steak |
Family Meals and Catering
For groups of four or more, the Family Meal gives the best value per person. Party trays and bundles cover larger crowds.
| Option | Price | Feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Family Meal | $45.00 | 4 to 5, three large entrees and two large sides |
| Party Size Side Tray | $17.00 to $22.00 | 10 to 12 |
| Party Size Appetizer Tray | $35.00 to $42.00 | 12 to 14 |
| Party Size Entree Tray | $42.00 to $52.00 | 12 to 14 |
| 12 to 16 Person Bundle | $112.00 to $119.00 | 12 to 16 |
| 18 to 22 Person Bundle | $159.00 to $168.00 | 18 to 22 |
| 26 to 30 Person Bundle | $201.00 to $211.00 | 26 to 30 |
Catering needs advance notice, usually a day for the larger bundles. Premium entrees carry the same extra charge per tray as they do per scoop.
Panda Express Hours
Standalone restaurants set their own hours, while locations inside malls, airports, universities and supermarkets follow the schedule of the building.
| Location Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone restaurant | 10:00am to 10:30am | 9:30pm to 10:00pm | Most common, drive thru at many |
| Mall food court | Follows the mall | Follows the mall | Often closes with the mall at 9:00pm |
| Airport | Early, from 5:00am | Late, often 10:00pm or later | Reduced menu at some |
| Campus or supermarket | Follows the building | Follows the building | Closed or reduced in holiday periods |
How to Order at Panda Express for Less
The biggest saving comes from simple math rather than a coupon. A Bigger Plate at $12.80 adds a third entree for just $1.60 more than a Plate. If you are eating with someone, one Bigger Plate shared between two people beats two Bowls at $18.80 and gives you more food.
Ask for the half and half side, since it is free and rarely offered. Request a sample before committing, because that spares you from paying $9.40 for a dish you may not like. Skip premium entrees unless you really want the shrimp, as the $1.50 upcharge buys a smaller scoop than standard entrees. Finally, join Panda Rewards, which earns points on every order and offers deals you will not see on the menu board.
Panda Express Nutrition Notes
Eating lightly at Panda is easier than its reputation suggests, but it comes down to two choices. The side and the entree make up nearly the whole meal, and you pick both at the counter with no price difference. Super Greens with Broccoli Beef is 240 calories for a full bowl, while fried rice with Orange Chicken is 1,030. Use our calorie calculator to see what that 790 calorie gap means for your daily target.
Sodium is the tougher issue. Most wok entrees fall between 500mg and 1,100mg per serving because of the soy and oyster sauce bases, and a two entree plate over chow mein often passes 2,000mg. Broccoli Beef, Mushroom Chicken and Super Greens are the lower sodium picks, and steamed rice adds almost none. There is no real way to order low sodium here, so people on a strict limit may find the menu difficult.
Current Panda Express Deals and Offers
Checked October 2026. Chain promotions change often and some operators opt out of national deals. Confirm in the Panda Rewards app before you order.
| Deal | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Bundle Bowl | $10.90 | Bowl with a drink and an appetizer |
| Panda Bundle Plate | $12.90 | Plate with a drink and an appetizer |
| Dodgers win plate | $7 | Southern California, two entree plate the day after a Dodgers home win, code DODGERSWIN |
| Panda Rewards | Free | Points on every order and member only offers |
The Panda Bundles are the best everyday value, since buying a drink and an egg roll separately with a bowl or plate costs more than the bundle price.
In Southern California, Panda Rewards members can get a two entree plate for $7 the day after a Dodgers home win by using the code DODGERSWIN in the app. Elsewhere, Panda Rewards offers are the main way to save.
New at Panda Express: Cantonese BBQ Brisket is back for a limited time, and Wok Wednesdays let Panda Rewards members play an in-app game every Wednesday for a random deal.
Panda Express Menu FAQ
How much is a plate at Panda Express?
A Plate with one side and two entrees is $11.20. A Bowl with one side and one entree is $9.40 and a Bigger Plate with three entrees is $12.80. Honey Walnut Shrimp and Black Pepper Angus Steak add around $1.50 per portion.
How many calories are in Panda Express Orange Chicken?
The Original Orange Chicken is 510 calories per entree serving, the heaviest standard entree on the menu. On fried rice in a bowl it comes to roughly 1,030 calories. The same bowl with Broccoli Beef and Super Greens is 240.
Can you get half and half sides at Panda Express?
Yes, and it is free. Ask for half chow mein and half fried rice, or half rice and half Super Greens, while they are scooping. Swapping half your rice for Super Greens takes roughly 200 calories off the meal at no extra cost. It is not shown on the menu board.
What is the healthiest thing at Panda Express?
Broccoli Beef at 150 calories is the lightest entree and Super Greens at 90 is the lightest side, so together they make the lightest full bowl at 240 calories. Panda labels entrees around 300 calories or under as Wok Smart, and that list also includes String Bean Chicken Breast, Mushroom Chicken and Black Pepper Chicken.
Does Panda Express have vegan options?
Very few. Super Greens and steamed white or brown rice are the only reliably vegan items. Chow mein and fried rice both contain egg. Eggplant Tofu is vegetarian but not stocked at every restaurant, and everything shares woks and fryers with meat.
Can you get free samples at Panda Express?
Yes. Ask at the counter and staff will usually offer a small taste of an entree on a spoon before you order. It is a long standing habit across the chain rather than an official policy, so it depends on how busy the line is.
What comes in the Panda Express Family Meal?
Three large entrees and two large sides for $45.00, which feeds four to five people. Premium entrees carry the same upcharge inside a family meal as they do in a bowl. For larger groups, the party trays and person bundles run from $17.00 up to $211.00.
Is Panda Express real Chinese food?
It is American Chinese food rather than a regional Chinese cuisine. Dishes like Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef were developed in the United States for American tastes. Panda has never claimed otherwise, and it is the largest chain of its kind in the country by a wide margin.
How much is a Panda Cub Meal?
$7.30 for a junior entree, a junior side, a fruit side and a small drink. A premium entree pushes it to around $8.80. Junior portions are roughly two thirds of the adult scoop.
Do you get a free fortune cookie at Panda Express?
Yes, a fortune cookie is included free with every order at most restaurants. It is around 30 calories. Some airport and food court locations skip it.