How do you feel about Panda Express?

[Deberg_1990]

Had it today for lunch.

Orange Chicken with some of that fried rice stuff and egg roll stuff.

Delish!

What are some of your faves?

[TLO]

Orange chicken, mushroom chicken, sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken, it's all good. Add a little fried rice and a couple egg rolls, and you're good to go.

[TimBone]

I enjoy it.

I was driving around my old hometown today and looking around at some of the advancements the city has made over the last decade. My son was sleeping in the back, and I wanted to grab some lunch, so I had to hit a drive through. I swung in to Taco Bueno because I had never tried it, got my food and hit the road again. A quarter mile down the road I passed a Panda Express. I sobbed uncontrollably.

[BigMeatballDave]

Never had it.

I love Chinese. I refuse to eat fast food Chinese.

[Fish]

Chicken items are good. I'm a fan of the Sweetfire Chicken.

But their fake crab rangoon might be the worst in town...

[BWillie]

It sucks unless you get the Orange Chicken. Their beef stuff, and virtually anything other than the Orange Chicken isn't very good. So strange how good their Orange Chicken is compared to all the other crap they have though.

[Katipan]

We had it last night. I think everyone loves their Orange Chicken, but we also had a "spicy" beef dish that I hadn't had there before. It was yummy. I can also feed my family of 5 for $40 and that's pretty cool.

Also pretty sure Ziggy Marley was next to us in the parking lot. I wanted him to kiss my baby, who rumor has it was named after his father.

But he drove away too fast.
Which was probably for the best if it really wasn't Ziggy.

[hometeam]

panda express is fuckin terrible

[Rain Man]

OH MY GOD IS THERE A PANDA EXPRESS NEARBY BECAUSE I LOVE PANDA EXPRESS AND I WANT SOME ORANGE CHICKEN RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW RIGHT NOW WHERE IS IT I CAN'T SEE IT I CAN'T SEE THE PANDA EXPRESS BUT I WANT IT!

[Just Passin' By]

Lot of Panda Express talk in here:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=282916&highlight=panda

Terrible restaurant, and on the list to always avoid.

[KCrockaholic]

Panda Express is insanely overpriced for what it is. If you're in JOCO, here's a Chinese place you need to try. Master Wok. On 119th by Twin Peaks area.

[Bugeater]

It sucks because they don't have bacon cheeseburgers.

[Dunerdr]

Love it brown rice peppered chicken and beef n broccoli

[BWillie]

Panda Express is insanely overpriced for what it is. If you're in JOCO, here's a Chinese place you need to try. Master Wok. On 119th by Twin Peaks area.

I'll second that, and nobody goes there, ever. Its always been empty when I'm there. Not sure why, good food. BoBo chinese in olathe is terrible, so don't go there, if they are even still open.

[Buck]

They have Orange Chicken with Bacon now. Had a sample of it on Monday.

[KCrockaholic]

I'll second that, and nobody goes there, ever. Its always been empty when I'm there. Not sure why, good food. BoBo chinese in olathe is terrible, so don't go there, if they are even still open.

It's always empty and the staff is very polite. The woman who runs it will occasionally give everyone in the dining room a free piece of coffee cake after their meal. She tries hard to make sure the customers are happy.

[listopencil]

It's fast food. It's OK but I'd rather make it myself or go to a nicer place for it.

[saphojunkie]

This place has the single worst taste in food. It's appalling.

[lewdog]

This place has the single worst taste in food. It's appalling.

You've clearly never been to Taco Bell.

[hometeam]

You've clearly never been to Taco Bell.

Taco Bell is classy.

Proof:

http://i.imgur.com/UMXpyZX.jpg

[KCrockaholic]

Baja Blast in wine glasses. As it should be.

[alpha_omega]

Never been.

[Chief Roundup]

Cannot stand Chinese food. The smell of those restaurants always make me sick to my stomach.

[chiefsfan987]

I like that place even though I don't go there very often. Usually when I do go I get the same thing..... Sweet Fire Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, and Chow mein.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Thanks SR instead of awful offseason deberg threads...we get this

[Coochie liquor]

I wish it would burn to the groin and be replaced with a strip club!!

[Coochie liquor]

Taco Bell is classy.

Proof:

http://i.imgur.com/UMXpyZX.jpg

That kid is ballin!!

[listopencil]

Cannot stand Chinese food. The smell of those restaurants always make me sick to my stomach.

If you make it yourself you might like it. If all else fails go for the broccoli beef.

[BWillie]

Cannot stand Chinese food. The smell of those restaurants always make me sick to my stomach.

Best food on the planet IMO. They don't use cheese. I think that is why I like it so much.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Only had it once or twice. Not a fan.

[Predarat]

I like it, love the Orange Chicken, Pepper Chicken, Chow Mane and Chinese Vegetables. Some of their monthly stuff is good too, can't remember the names though.

[Rain Man]

I like it, love the Orange Chicken, Pepper Chicken, Chow Mane and Chinese Vegetables. Some of their monthly stuff is good too, can't remember the names though.

I've heard that the Chow Mane uses horse meat.

[BigMeatballDave]

I've heard that the Chow Mane uses horse meat.

If it's from Denver it's made of Jackass.

[Sorter]

Yuck

[bdj23]

Had it in Vegas once. I don't remember if it was good or not.

[Fairplay]

terrible

[Randallflagg]

Panda Express is insanely overpriced for what it is. If you're in JOCO, here's a Chinese place you need to try. Master Wok. On 119th by Twin Peaks area.


There used to be a place on the West side of Olathe called "Pings". Best damned egg rolls I have EVER had. Damn I was pissed when they went under after 10-12 years.....

[jonzie04]

Awful place, the food is ridiculously bland. Can't believe people pay as much as they do for that shit.

[Ragged Robin]

Chipotle:Mexican Food::Panda Express:Chinese

[srvy]

Have one near my house but haven't given it a go yet. From what I am hearing maybe staying away is a good thing.

[Chief Roundup]

Best food on the planet IMO. They don't use cheese. I think that is why I like it so much.

Two thoughts....Cheese on Chinese just doesn't even sound right. But cheese is necessary for most meals. I love cheese on or in my food. Just don't ask me to eat block cheese or cheese string. No thanks.

[loochy]

Ive never had panda express.

[BWillie]

Two thoughts....Cheese on Chinese just doesn't even sound right. But cheese is necessary for most meals. I love cheese on or in my food. Just don't ask me to eat block cheese or cheese string. No thanks.

Cheese ruins any food. Rule of thumb, if it smells like shit, it tastes like shit. But alas, I am the only person on the face of the planet who hates cheese.

[sedated]

Chipotle:Mexican Food::Panda Express:Chinese

Chipotle uses fresh, hormone free ingredients. Panda express uses processed and microwaved scraps. Must be trollin'

[Bearcat]

Chipotle:Mexican Food::Panda Express:Chinese

As far as fast food, I pretty much only eat at those two places.

[NewChief]

We tried it one time when it first opened here and was getting a ton of hype. The college kids seem to freaking love it. I was underwhelmed, but maybe I need to try it again.

[kcxiv]

not a fan of chinese food, but ill tear up some fried rice. lol

[saphojunkie]

You've clearly never been to Taco Bell.

I meant Chiefsplanet.

[BWillie]

Chipotle uses fresh, hormone free ingredients. Panda express uses processed and microwaved scraps. Must be trollin'

Thank god they are hormone free. I hope their chicken didnt have to live in cages either.

[Katipan]

Cheese ruins any food. Rule of thumb, if it smells like shit, it tastes like shit. But alas, I am the only person on the face of the planet who hates cheese.

I hate cheese.

Except on pizza, pretzels, and nachos. And I guess I will stand at a tray of cold cheese cubes for a few minutes. Love feta and parmesan.

But that's it.

[TLO]

There used to be a place on the West side of Olathe called "Pings". Best damned egg rolls I have EVER had. Damn I was pissed when they went under after 10-12 years.....

There is a story like this for every type of food on CP. This (enter fast food chain) sucks, but this one place nobody has never heard of had the best (enter food type here) EVAH!1! Too bad they went out of business.

[KCrockaholic]

God. I want Taco Bell and Master Wok now. But I'm on a fast, and the girlfriend wants seafood tomorrow night. Dammit.

[mr. tegu]

I prefer Hy-Vee Chinese food.

[88TG88]

panda express is fuckin terrible

really tho, their orange chicken is too sweet

[Rain Man]

I prefer Hy-Vee Chinese food.

Hy-Vee sounds more like a Burmese name than Chinese.


And you people dissing on Panda Express are out of my will. I love Panda Express.

[LiveSteam]

It sucks because they don't have bacon cheeseburgers.

52,011 posts & you get turned into a fucking Cheeseburger with no ketchup :shake:

[Dave Lane]

Panda Express is insanely overpriced for what it is. If you're in JOCO, here's a Chinese place you need to try. Master Wok. On 119th by Twin Peaks area.

Princess Gardens on Wornall seriously is the best Chinese in town.

[mr. tegu]

The Panda Express near us doesn't even have sesame chicken. I also find it to be much too expensive.

[Mojo Jojo]

SUCKS!!!

[Simply Red]

I hate to break it to you - but I found a huge bone in my chicken and never returned. That was maybe 12 yrs. ago or more.

[ChiliConCarnage]

I went there once and have never gone back. I don't remember thinking it was terrible but I've apparently never had the urge to return either and it's right by me.

[DMAC]

I live in Springfield. There is a world of better choices here. Local choices.

[Dayze]

Taco Bell is classy.

Proof:

http://i.imgur.com/UMXpyZX.jpg

that kid must have a 10" cack.

[Dayze]

Cannot stand Chinese food. The smell of those restaurants always make me sick to my stomach.

you shut your face!!

[Dayze]

Chipotle:Mexican Food::Panda Express:Chinese

Chipotle kicks ass.
I think it's the best 'fast food' out there. fresh. plentiful. tasty.

[Dayze]

I hate to break it to you - but I found a huge bone in my chicken and never returned. That was maybe 12 yrs. ago or more.

dick in a box?

[Predarat]

Orange Chicken is good, but I need to find somewhere with good Lemon Chicken, that stuff is awesome.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Dayze has the munchies

[Kaepernick]

Decent and credible for fast Chinese. Thing is, regular slow Chinese doesn't cost any more and sometimes less. At least in my little town. The 2 regular Chinese joints are better and cheaper than Panda. OK, almost the same price...

I made the mistake though of having the Orange Chicken with the Beijing Beef. Oh, they are both good, but add the calories and fat together sometimes. Those are the 2 biggest diet busters on the menu, and of course they are the 2 best items. I try to stay with things like the string bean chicken, which have way less fat.

[Molitoth]

Honestly, Panda is my fast food place of choice.

orange chicken and Beijing beef.

[TLO]

that kid must have a 10" cack.

Or he's gay.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Or he's gay.

Gay for that pussy!

[ChiliConCarnage]

Or he's gay.

or both

[Dayze]

Or he's gay.

:hmmm:
good point. maybe he's using his psuedo-homo to pull some wool at a later dayte. the 'ol gay bait and switch.

[Dayze]

Dayze has the munchies

mmmm......Munchies.



in full disclosure......I am fucking hungry. For real. lol

[htismaqe]

Sweetfire chicken FTW.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Sweetfire chicken FTW.

*Tony's cock backs slowly away from you*

[Simply Red]

Ironically they were serving Panda Bear meat all of this time!!!


TY thank you THANK YOU!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Please sit tight as I think up more great jokes!!!

[Dayze]

*Tony's cock backs slowly away from you*

who's "Tony"? and why is his cock out?

[Fairplay]

Ive never had panda express.


Stay on course by avoiding that course.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

who's "Tony"? and why is his cock out?

Ask Jason :)

[Simply Red]

Gay for that pussy!

NSFW (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABwV7H4UpZc)

[htismaqe]

*Tony's cock backs slowly away from you*

Tony's cock is a trained fighter. Too lean and stringy to end up in a Panda Express bowl...

[planetdoc]

Honestly, Panda is my fast food place of choice.

orange chicken and Beijing beef.

Panda is good. I really like Beijing beef.

http://d75822.medialib.glogster.com/media/15/15e6bb7cea6eea4bb4c47692a50631803da55b7702eb63aa892d6b5611accf7e/beijing-beef-fooddude14-400.jpg

[Rain Man]

Honestly, Panda is my fast food place of choice.

orange chicken and Beijing beef.


Whenever I go there, I think to myself, "Try something besides the orange chicken. There may be other great entrees there. Look at that beef and broccoli. It looks great. Look at that sweetfire chicken. I bet that's delicious. Don't just order the orange chicken. Try something new."

And then the person says, "What would you like?" and I say, "Orange chicken." I just can't take the risk of passing up the orange chicken.

[bevischief]

who's "Tony"? and why is his cock out?

Ask Jason :)

LMAO.

[Frosty]

Never been to one. I much prefer Thai or Vietnamese to Chinese anyway.


Whenever I go there, I think to myself, "Try something besides the orange chicken. There may be other great entrees there. Look at that beef and broccoli. It looks great. Look at that sweetfire chicken. I bet that's delicious. Don't just order the orange chicken. Try something new."

And then the person says, "What would you like?" and I say, "Orange chicken." I just can't take the risk of passing up the orange chicken.

LMAO

I'm that way at my favorite Thai place. I get there so rarely that I always order the same thing because I know what I like and don't want to risk trying something I don't like as well.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Never been to one. I much prefer Thai or Vietnamese to Chinese anyway.









LMAO



I'm that way at my favorite Thai place. I get there so rarely that I always order the same thing because I know what I like and don't want to risk trying something I don't like as well.


I do that with my Thai place, but it's most that I'm afraid of getting something I won't like as much. It's that I like the musaman chicken so much I don't want anything else.

[DMAC]

Whenever I go there, I think to myself, "Try something besides the orange chicken. There may be other great entrees there. Look at that beef and broccoli. It looks great. Look at that sweetfire chicken. I bet that's delicious. Don't just order the orange chicken. Try something new."

And then the person says, "What would you like?" and I say, "Orange chicken." I just can't take the risk of passing up the orange chicken.

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/hungry2.gif?w=300&h=161

[BigMeatballDave]

Never been to one. I much prefer Thai or Vietnamese to Chinese anyway..

I fucking love Pad Thai. I really want to try other Thai dishes, but I just cannot miss out on Pad Thai.

[BigMeatballDave]

who's "Tony"? and why is his cock out?

That's what you do when you Rock Out...

[InChiefsHeaven]

The ones up here are awful.

[NewChief]

I ****ing love Pad Thai. I really want to try other Thai dishes, but I just cannot miss out on Pad Thai.

You're missing a lot, like a whole world of curries.

Massaman, red, green, panang, yellow, etc.. etc.. they're all awesome and all have very different flavor profiles.

Tom Ka Gai soup (coconut chicken soup) is probably my all time favorite thai dish.

I'm currently on a thai salad kick, so larb has been one of my gotos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_salads#mediaviewer/File:Lap_mu_isan.JPG

Pad thai is like thai street food, but Americans love that shit.

[Pitt Gorilla]

You're missing a lot, like a whole world of curries.

Massaman, red, green, panang, yellow, etc.. etc.. they're all awesome and all have very different flavor profiles.

Tom Ka Gai soup (coconut chicken soup) is probably my all time favorite thai dish.

I'm currently on a thai salad kick, so larb has been one of my gotos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_salads#mediaviewer/File:Lap_mu_isan.JPG
Gang curry with potatoes is the best thing ever.

[NewChief]

And damnit... I'm on hour 18 of a fast and now I'm thinking about thai food. Panda express was no temptation but thai is a different story.

[Pitt Gorilla]

And damnit... I'm on hour 18 of a fast and now I'm thinking about thai food. Panda express was no temptation but thai is a different story.

If you're ever up my way, I'll get you some awesome Thai.

[Dayze]

I usually never eat lunch, but today i went to a Chinese buffet. I'm stuffed and feel like I'm going to pass out at my desk.

[SAUTO]

Tony's cock is a trained fighter. Too lean and stringy to end up in a Panda Express bowl...

dude seriously it had been gone for a while. I thought something got it and it was dead, tony cried once even...


then a couple days ago im driving to work and I see this dude FEEDING tony's cock. I stopped in the middle of main street and told it to get the fuck back to the shop and it beat me here...


so now tony has his cock again and all is good in his world.

[NewChief]

If you're ever up my way, I'll get you some awesome Thai.

Deal. :thumb:

Northwest Arkansas actually has a HUGE thai population. We have seven thai restaurants I can think of off the top of my head in Fayetteville, and that's not counting Springdale which has an even larger population of thai.

So we have a glut of thai, but we don't have a freaking Indian restaurant to speak of. :cuss:

[Dayze]

wut?.....

[SAUTO]

wut?.....

true story, totally.

[Frosty]

And damnit... I'm on hour 18 of a fast and now I'm thinking about thai food. Panda express was no temptation but thai is a different story.

Sorry. It's a down day for me, too, so I feel your pain.

[htismaqe]

Whenever I go there, I think to myself, "Try something besides the orange chicken. There may be other great entrees there. Look at that beef and broccoli. It looks great. Look at that sweetfire chicken. I bet that's delicious. Don't just order the orange chicken. Try something new."

And then the person says, "What would you like?" and I say, "Orange chicken." I just can't take the risk of passing up the orange chicken.

Sweet fire kicks orange chicken's ass. Just saying...

[htismaqe]

dude seriously it had been gone for a while. I thought something got it and it was dead, tony cried once even...


then a couple days ago im driving to work and I see this dude FEEDING tony's cock. I stopped in the middle of main street and told it to get the fuck back to the shop and it beat me here...


so now tony has his cock again and all is good in his world.

ROFL

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I'm down with PE.

[Randallflagg]

There is a story like this for every type of food on CP. This (enter fast food chain) sucks, but this one place nobody has never heard of had the best (enter food type here) EVAH!1! Too bad they went out of business.


Ah, but I have no complaints about PE. Don't eat there often, but it's not horrible. But those egg rolls at Pings!! Wow!! Of course, I was a semi-regular at the China Star buffet...so, that probably explains a lot.... :)

[-King-]

I've been there once. I'd rather go to the Mama Chinas buffet down the street. I fill my to go box till it can barely close and pay only $7 or $9 depending on the time of day. Can't beat that.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I prefer China Wok overall.

[Pepe Silvia]

It fucking sucks dick.

[BWillie]

My favorite is Chitty Wok. If you are ever in Colorado, give it a try.

[KCrockaholic]

Had Panda Express for lunch thanks to this dumbass thread. I give it a C+.

[KCrockaholic]

My favorite is Chitty Wok. If you are ever in Colorado, give it a try.

If I'm in Colorado (Which I will be tomorrow). I'm not eating Chinese food of all things.

[Rain Man]

Had Panda Express for lunch thanks to this dumbass thread. I give it a C+.

You must not have had the orange chicken.

[Rain Man]

Sweet fire kicks orange chicken's ass. Just saying...

That's impossible to even imagine. It's like when people try to describe to me how big the universe it. It's beyond my ability to visualize.

[KCrockaholic]

You must not have had the orange chicken.

I did, as a matter of fact. Orange Chicken. Beef and Broccoli. Steamed Rice. The Orange Chicken is fine. But doesn't compare to real Chinese. Plus Panda doesn't have General Tso's. The best damn Chinese dish ever made when made correctly.

[Randallflagg]

If I'm in Colorado (Which I will be tomorrow). I'm not eating Chinese food of all things.


I hear you. I was in Denver about a month ago and a client took us over to a place called "United China" at 128th and Colorado in Thornton. The Sesame Chicken was outstanding. Whatever you do, though, don't eat BBQ in Denver. Sucks.

There IS a place, however, in Loveland called "Nordy's" - Surprisingly good.


Yes, I'm a fat ass who can recommend restaurants all over the country......

[Katipan]

If I'm in Colorado (Which I will be tomorrow). I'm not eating Chinese food of all things.

What do you eat when you come to colorado besides oxygen and brownies?

[bevischief]

dude seriously it had been gone for a while. I thought something got it and it was dead, tony cried once even...


then a couple days ago im driving to work and I see this dude FEEDING tony's cock. I stopped in the middle of main street and told it to get the **** back to the shop and it beat me here...


so now tony has his cock again and all is good in his world.

:D

[bevischief]

My favorite is Chitty Wok. If you are ever in Colorado, give it a try.

ROFLROFL

[htismaqe]

Plus Panda doesn't have General Tso's.

Sweet fire is similar.

[BWillie]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d2/d2d15537ce793859eb895b7ef5a1a1b55cd4f9830116557fa6cd19acc251e859.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YJMb2qE.jpg

[srvy]

If your Thai restaurant serves this do yourself a favor and try it. Suki Haeng or in USA it may just be on menu as Suki Dry. You will think me latter.

I like this Thai version better that the Japanese sukiyaki in all the broth. This is a s Thai as you can get. This is sold by street venders in Thailand. Its like Hot dog or Pizza to Thai folk. The Oyster sauce Ive had is just perfect lots garlic and just right amount of heat. The picture I posted is best I could find it looks a little light in the noodle from what I have had. The protein used is usually pork, scallops, oyster,chicken or shrimp or a mixture of all.

[Predarat]

Whenever I go there, I think to myself, "Try something besides the orange chicken. There may be other great entrees there. Look at that beef and broccoli. It looks great. Look at that sweetfire chicken. I bet that's delicious. Don't just order the orange chicken. Try something new."

And then the person says, "What would you like?" and I say, "Orange chicken." I just can't take the risk of passing up the orange chicken.

The only way I have been able to pass up the Orange Chicken is to go there twice in the same week. Other then that I cannot pass it up. Unless they are out of it, I am in a rush and it will take a long time to get it ready again.

[MahiMike]

I loved it at first. Then I remembered how much breaking, msg and sugar is in Chinese food. I'll stick w/Thai food. Speaking of Thai, where can I get some in KC.?

[MahiMike]

If your Thai restaurant serves this do yourself a favor and try it. Suki Haeng or in USA it may just be on menu as Suki Dry. You will think me latter.

I like this Thai version better that the Japanese sukiyaki in all the broth. This is a s Thai as you can get. This is sold by street venders in Thailand. Its like Hot dog or Pizza to Thai folk. The Oyster sauce Ive had is just perfect lots garlic and just right amount of heat. The picture I posted is best I could find it looks a little light in the noodle from what I have had. The protein used is usually pork, scallops, oyster,chicken or shrimp or a mixture of all.

Yum! Where can I get something like this in/near liberty?

[tooge]

I ate there once and had beef and broccoli. It sucked. Very bland. I thought I'd give it another chance, so I went with the family. My son had general tso, my wife and daughter had beef and broccoli. I didn't like any of them. I think the place sucks.

[tooge]

If some form of roast duck isn't on the menu, it isn't chinese

[srvy]

Yum! Where can I get something like this in/near liberty?

My wife has Thai friend she works with and they cook it mostly. My wife is Filipino but she taught English in BKK for 5 years before coming to USA.

Its hard to find as its peoples food in Thailand. In Liberty I would try Tasty Thai. Ask as it may not be on menu.

[Baby Lee]

You're missing a lot, like a whole world of curries.

Massaman, red, green, panang, yellow, etc.. etc.. they're all awesome and all have very different flavor profiles.

Tom Ka Gai soup (coconut chicken soup) is probably my all time favorite thai dish.

I'm currently on a thai salad kick, so larb has been one of my gotos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_salads#mediaviewer/File:Lap_mu_isan.JPG

Pad thai is like thai street food, but Americans love that shit.

I just asked srvy about Larb in the Dinner thread.

You guys are gonna have me trekking over to The Loop.

[srvy]

Yum! Where can I get something like this in/near liberty?

Also Lulu's Thai Noodle used to serve it in there street food menu when they were at broadway and SW blvd. I looked over the Crossroads District menu and don't see it.

[Baby Lee]

http://food52.com/recipes/39202-homemade-takeout-orange-chicken?preview=true

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Poverty food

[CoMoChief]

Their orange chicken tastes like it could be fried rat. Whatever it is it doesn't taste like chicken.

Agree w/ a previous post...won't stand for fast food chinese.

[threebag]

It's hit and miss. Usually just hit it a couple times for a change of pace. I usually call establishments with better food quality for carry out. Just fuck fast food.

[Strongside]

It's not bad on the way in, but it's usually on the way out, and violently, within an hour of consumption.

[NewChief]

We've finally got a decent chinese joint in Fayetteville doing dumplings and proper ramen and such. Wife and I went on Friday and went crazy ordering small plates. So freaking good.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our ramen bar opens TONIGHT! Visit us Wed-Sat 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for delicious late-night ramen! <a href="https://t.co/cVgheyIKtl">pic.twitter.com/cVgheyIKtl</a></p>&mdash; San Lio (@SanLioNWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLioNWA/status/662037370334658560">November 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[threebag]

It's not bad on the way in, but it's usually on the way out, and violently, within an hour of consumption.

If you are looking for a shorter window give Taco Tico or Taco Bell a go.

[BWillie]

Their orange chicken tastes like it could be fried rat. Whatever it is it doesn't taste like chicken.

Agree w/ a previous post...won't stand for fast food chinese.

I think their Orange Chicken is the only thing that is good.

[BWillie]

So, is it the MSG in Chinese food that always makes me shit 3 hours later?

[threebag]

Makes you thirst for water and shit your brains out i think

[CoMoChief]

So, is it the MSG in Chinese food that always makes me shit 3 hours later?

probably.

my dad doesn't eat at most chinese places anymore because of this...he gets sick and starts machine gun shitting.

[rabblerouser]

No. Not even close. China Star is way better, same price, and they deliver.

Panda Express doesn't quite get it.

[rabblerouser]

We've finally got a decent chinese joint in Fayetteville doing dumplings and proper ramen and such. Wife and I went on Friday and went crazy ordering small plates. So freaking good.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our ramen bar opens TONIGHT! Visit us Wed-Sat 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for delicious late-night ramen! <a href="https://t.co/cVgheyIKtl">pic.twitter.com/cVgheyIKtl</a></p>&mdash; San Lio (@SanLioNWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLioNWA/status/662037370334658560">November 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Nice

[FishingRod]

Chinese food in general, is good. Even grocery stores usually can do an ok job of it. Kind of Like Mexican food it is just not that hard. Except, for some strange reason, most can’t make a taco as good as I can at home. I think it is a shortage of meat and what meat they use is bland .

[CoMoChief]

Thai Spice in LS and Indep has great Thai food...not chinese but similar stuff.

[Fish]

So, is it the MSG in Chinese food that always makes me shit 3 hours later?

No. It's the food itself. It's normally higher in fiber. The MSG can make you eat more than you normally would, because it encourages appetite. So it's more likely that you're eating higher fiber food, and more of it.

[BWillie]

No. It's the food itself. It's normally higher in fiber. The MSG can make you eat more than you normally would, because it encourages appetite. So it's more likely that you're eating higher fiber food, and more of it.

It's something else in the food then, because when I eat other higher fiber foods, it's not like that. It just isn't having to go, it's the type of shit. Machine gun shits, probably a good word for it.

[NewChief]

Chinese food in general, is good. Even grocery stores usually can do an ok job of it. Kind of Like Mexican food it is just not that hard. Except, for some strange reason, most can’t make a taco as good as I can at home. I think it is a shortage of meat and what meat they use is bland .

It's already been going on in a lot of food progressive cities, but I predict a backlash against "Chinese" food similar to what has happened with Tex Mex where people start making distinctions between "real" Chinese food and americanized chinese food.

I guess my point being: the simple standard dishes we get on chinese buffets are no more representative of chinese cuisine than Taco Bell is representative of Mexican.

Of course, the really interesting thing is that Tex Mex has now come back into fashion where chef-based restaurants are actually embracing and elevating Tex Mex cuisine. We have a place called "The Heights Taco & Tamale Co." in Little Rock that's doing it, and it's freaking fantastic.
http://www.lrfoodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tamales.jpg

http://assets.inarkansas.com/61147/photos-heights-taco-tamale-co-to-open-wednesday-249.jpg

One of my foodie friends who is, ironically, living in Austin recently ate at a Tex Mex joint while on a business trip to NYC. My head spins with the culinary geography of that.

[threebag]

When you have to wipe cabbage off your calves its bad

[KCUnited]

We've finally got a decent chinese joint in Fayetteville doing dumplings and proper ramen and such. Wife and I went on Friday and went crazy ordering small plates. So freaking good.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our ramen bar opens TONIGHT! Visit us Wed-Sat 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for delicious late-night ramen! <a href="https://t.co/cVgheyIKtl">pic.twitter.com/cVgheyIKtl</a></p>&mdash; San Lio (@SanLioNWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLioNWA/status/662037370334658560">November 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That looks good.

The ramen craze is in full effect here in Chicago. The wife and I try to hit a new spot every Friday, but sometimes I'll have it twice a week. Got my technique down and everything. I'm naturally a fast eater so it's perfect for me. My current favorite spot is BYOB which is a bonus.

[NewChief]

More New Tex Mex
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12234975_778657332279660_3625127689329776918_n.jpg?oh=42383c8b02301c869794c2cb75010f8e&oe=56F25B11

[DaneMcCloud]

Interesting. Did Panda Express just reach the Midwest in the past few years?

Back when I lived in West Hollywood (and was poor as dirt), there was a Panda Express inside the Pavillion's grocery store a block from my apartment. Back in the mid-90's, it was only $4.25 for a 2 item meal, which included either fried rice or chow mein. I used to "treat myself" on Friday's and it was always good. But after I moved from that location, I rarely ate Panda after that.

Recently, a Panda Express opened about a 1/2 mile from my home. It's twice as expensive as it used to be but they have a much larger selection. It's always busy, so the food is always fresh. My kids like it quite a bit and I still enjoy their black pepper chicken, mushroom chicken and especially their string bean chicken.

It's not my first choice for Chinese but I can't recall ever having a bad experience or dish. But there's always a line (and poor parking) so it can be a hassle at times but other than that, it's fine. It's certainly better than Jack in the Box or McDonald's or Subway, which are the other nearby fast food restaurants. There's a Chipotle that's fairly close but parking is a disaster.

[hometeam]

I am eating panda express right now.. amazing

[Al Bundy]

Panda Express has been around KC since the early 2000's. I had a friend that was a manager at the Bannister Mall location.

[ThaVirus]

It really isn't that good but I like it. Double orange chicken every time.

[hometeam]

It really isn't that good but I like it. Double orange chicken every time.

I just did kung pao and orange chicken.

I dont like how when I order kung pao they warn me about 'its our hottest dish and comes with peanuts' like I'm some southern California soccer mom.

Shit isnt hot at all, and if I was allergic to peanuts, I wouldn't order kung pao chicken.. you know, because peanuts.

still tasty~

[TLO]

It really hurts my soul that Panda Express started using corn in their fried rice instead of eggs.

[suzzer99]

It really hurts my soul that Panda Express started using corn in their fried rice instead of eggs.

Turrible

[BWillie]

http://memeshare.net/memes/19/18167.png

[ModSocks]

The problem i've had with Panda Express is that im generally hungry again 2hrs later.

[Pitt Gorilla]

It's not bad on the way in, but it's usually on the way out, and violently, within an hour of consumption.That's on you. I'm no Panda Express fan, but I've never had an internal issue with it.

[Easy 6]

Havent eaten there yet, but there is one in the town I'm currently working in and it always smells awesome when I drive by... think I'll have to get some this week.

[displacedinMN]

There aren't many here. One just opened in Maple Grove, MN
Always has it at MOA. And Valley Fair.

I like it. Very good. Tough competition for Leanne Chin. (MN local-not sure of other places)

[Pablo]

It's alright. If you're expecting anything fantastic out of a fast food chinese place then that's on you. I recently found a fucking boss chinese spot for carry out in the Northland, so any time I feel a hankering for the stuff I'll go there. But before that, Panda Express would work out fine.

If your options are Panda or HyVee for $7 a pop, I'd go Panda every time.

[Donger]

Two words: Pei Wei.

At least I think those are words.

[mnchiefsguy]

It's alright. If you're expecting anything fantastic out of a fast food chinese place then that's on you. I recently found a ****ing boss chinese spot for carry out in the Northland, so any time I feel a hankering for the stuff I'll go there. But before that, Panda Express would work out fine.

If your options are Panda or HyVee for $7 a pop, I'd go Panda every time.

What spot in the Northland? My works office just moved to Gladstone, so I would be interested in checking it out.

Thanks!

[Rain Man]

Two words: Pei Wei.

At least I think those are words.


At a minimum, they're syllables.

[SCTrojan]

I usually go for the orange chicken. Like others have said, it's not supposed to be the ultimate in Chinese food. You get decent food quickly for a fairly reasonable price.

[NewChief]

Two words: Pei Wei.

At least I think those are words.

Aren't tbey affiliated with PF Chang's?

[Bearcat]

What spot in the Northland? My works office just moved to Gladstone, so I would be interested in checking it out.

Thanks!

The one I know of is Ming Garden at I-35 and Chouteau, but also wanted to mention check out Longboards on North Oak at about 64th Street.

[DaNewGuy]

Never had it before, I Eat at a place called Wok N Roll down here. Best fucking food

[TimBone]

We've finally got a decent chinese joint in Fayetteville doing dumplings and proper ramen and such. Wife and I went on Friday and went crazy ordering small plates. So freaking good.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our ramen bar opens TONIGHT! Visit us Wed-Sat 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for delicious late-night ramen! <a href="https://t.co/cVgheyIKtl">pic.twitter.com/cVgheyIKtl</a></p>— San Lio (@SanLioNWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLioNWA/status/662037370334658560">November 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Shit looks bomb!!!

[lewdog]

It's actually not bad. But we have a place in the grocery store by us called Rice Garden that is cheaper and better when looking for quick Chinese. It's only found in AZ, TX, CA and UT though. But it's like $7 for a side of fried rice or chow mein plus 3 entrees. It's insane amount of food for the price! We usually get a BOGO offer too so we pay like $8 total including tax for two huge dinners.

http://thericegarden.com/menu/

[TimBone]

When you have to wipe cabbage off your calves its bad
LMAO

[Pablo]

What spot in the Northland? My works office just moved to Gladstone, so I would be interested in checking it out.

Thanks!
Hunan Garden. They do good work for cheap. Get a lunch special for 5.25 and be incredibly happy. Off Antioch and 64th I believe.

The dine in area is small if you decide to go that route.

[jspchief]

So, is it the MSG in Chinese food that always makes me shit 3 hours later?
No. MSG is harmless

[Rain Man]

It's actually not bad. But we have a place in the grocery store by us called Rice Garden that is cheaper and better when looking for quick Chinese. It's only found in AZ, TX, CA and UT though. But it's like $7 for a side of fried rice or chow mein plus 3 entrees. It's insane amount of food for the price! We usually get a BOGO offer too so we pay like $8 total including tax for two huge dinners.

http://thericegarden.com/menu/

Two meals for $8? That's not chicken.

[lewdog]

Two meals for $8? That's not chicken.

Lol it's with a coupon which doesn't come out all the time. Probably to entice people to try their food. I don't think most people use the coupon. I am just very business savvy.

[DaneMcCloud]

Actually, what blows away Panda is Southeast Asian Shophouse, which we've had for years and is slowly rolling out across the U.S.

Same peeps as Chipotle, except unlike Chipotle, it's not "Americanized".

http://www.shophousekitchen.com

[lewdog]

Actually, what blows away Panda is Southeast Asian Shophouse, which we've had for years and is slowly rolling out across the U.S.

Same peeps as Chipotle, except unlike Chipotle, it's not "Americanized".

http://www.shophousekitchen.com

That looks really awesome! Love the make your own combination.

[DaneMcCloud]

That looks really awesome! Love the make your own combination.

It's great and a bowl is like $7 dollars, so it's not overly expensive.

[ThaVirus]

It's hard to find a meal for $7 these days

[ThaVirus]

A legit meal anyway..

[DaneMcCloud]

It's hard to find a meal for $7 these days


Very, very true.

Sad but true.

:rockon:

[Sorter]

A legit meal anyway..

Chicken, eggs, and fruits to make smoothies are cheap and plentiful.

[Sorter]

Holy fuck, that reads like a Sacc post.

[lewdog]

Chicken, eggs, and fruits to make smoothies are cheap and plentiful.

He said meal, Saccapoo!!!

[lewdog]

Holy fuck, that reads like a Sacc post.

ROFL

OMG

[Donger]

Aren't tbey affiliated with PF Chang's?

Affiliated with and owned by, I believe. I'll actually pick Pei Wei over PF Changs given the option.

[ChiTown]

Actually, what blows away Panda is Southeast Asian Shophouse, which we've had for years and is slowly rolling out across the U.S.

Same peeps as Chipotle, except unlike Chipotle, it's not "Americanized".

http://www.shophousekitchen.com

I can't believe they don't have one of these in Wichita, KS............

[Predarat]

Two words: Pei Wei.

At least I think those are words.

Pai Mei likes Pei Wei

[Mr. Laz]

Just had China One Express last night.

not bad

Decent food
Big serving size
only 2 bucks delivery charge(if you're inclined)
Prices are average
3 free cookies with orders

[Frosty]

Actually, what blows away Panda is Southeast Asian Shophouse, which we've had for years and is slowly rolling out across the U.S.

Same peeps as Chipotle, except unlike Chipotle, it's not "Americanized".

http://www.shophousekitchen.com

Man, I wish they had those in Washington. It looks really good and I could actually eat there with no problems (except maybe the spice level).

[KCUnited]

There's a place called Baocos that opened near me a couple months ago. It's Asian fusion with burritos, tacos (baocos), and bowls. It has a very Asian-Chipotle feel to it and I can see it taking off and possibly franchising.

http://www.baocos.com/

[FlaChief58]

Not enough panda in the lo-mein. The cat fu-yung is absolutly to die for

[DaneMcCloud]

Man, I wish they had those in Washington. It looks really good and I could actually eat there with no problems (except maybe the spice level).

You can actually request the level of spice, so I don't think you'd have a problem.

[Frosty]

You can actually request the level of spice, so I don't think you'd have a problem.

That's good to know (if I ever get a chance to eat there). From the menu on-line, it looked like everything was pretty spicy.

[DaneMcCloud]

That's good to know (if I ever get a chance to eat there). From the menu on-line, it looked like everything was pretty spicy.

I guess it depends on the definition of "spicy" but in my experience, their spiciest sauces would be about "medium" when compared to true Thai food and their normal sauces I would describe as "flavorful".

I think they're beginning to roll them out across the country so hopefully, they'll put one in your area or nearby.

It's really, really good.

[Frosty]

I guess it depends on the definition of "spicy" but in my experience, their spiciest sauces would be about "medium" when compared to true Thai food and their normal sauces I would describe as "flavorful".

True Thai food would probably kill me.

[DaneMcCloud]

True Thai food would probably kill me.

I mentioned in another thread that I once asked for a dish to be "hot" at Palms Thai, which is a great local Thai restaurant, and I couldn't eat it.

One bite and I was sweating from every pore in my body.

I go for medium now. :D

[Frosty]

I used to like spicy food. I wasn't the type to drink hot sauce straight or eat ghost peppers or anything like that but ate pretty spicy food frequently as my wife likes it. Then, about three years ago, it's like God flipped a switch and I suddenly couldn't eat it all. The reaction to capsaicin is now crazy over-the-top. It's incredibly painful for some reason. I've even reacted to spicy dill pickles, much to my embarrassment. It sucks as it limits a lot of what I used to eat. I still don't know why it changed. I can handle horseradish hot just fine but not capsaicin hot.

[FlaChief58]

I used to like spicy food. I wasn't the type to drink hot sauce straight or eat ghost peppers or anything like that but ate pretty spicy food frequently as my wife likes it. Then, about three years ago, it's like God flipped a switch and I suddenly couldn't eat it all. The reaction to capsaicin is now crazy over-the-top. It's incredibly painful for some reason. I've even reacted to spicy dill pickles, much to my embarrassment. It sucks as it limits a lot of what I used to eat. I still don't know why it changed. I can handle horseradish hot just fine but not capsaicin hot.

I'm in the same boat. I used to eat shit that would make the Devil himself cry. Now if I eat a jalapeno, I want to kill myself for being so stupid

[Mav]

Ehhh. On my way back from deployment we had to wait 13 days in Kuwait. Ate Panda a lot. It was okay considering . Haven't eaten it since though.

[Frosty]

I'm in the same boat. I used to eat shit that would make the Devil himself cry. Now if I eat a jalapeno, I want to kill myself for being so stupid

Well, at least it isn't just me in that boat. Still sucks, though.

[ChiefRocka]

Its the ultimate layover lunch...not going out of my way to go there outside of an airport.

[luv]

Not impressed. At all. Maybe it's because I'm from Springfield, where there's a Chinese restaurant on any corner where there's not a church.

[PunkinDrublic]

Life's too short to waste on chain restaurants.

[Stewie]

They opened a Panda Express about 5 miles from my house a couple of months ago. I haven't been there. I've thought about going, but my car can't get past the mom and pop Chinese place that's much closer. $5.75 lunch including drink and $7.25 combo dinners are tough to beat. I can't eat all the food, so there are leftovers for the next day.

[DaneMcCloud]

I used to like spicy food. I wasn't the type to drink hot sauce straight or eat ghost peppers or anything like that but ate pretty spicy food frequently as my wife likes it. Then, about three years ago, it's like God flipped a switch and I suddenly couldn't eat it all. The reaction to capsaicin is now crazy over-the-top. It's incredibly painful for some reason. I've even reacted to spicy dill pickles, much to my embarrassment. It sucks as it limits a lot of what I used to eat. I still don't know why it changed. I can handle horseradish hot just fine but not capsaicin hot.

It's called "getting old".

:D

[Baby Lee]

I used to like spicy food. I wasn't the type to drink hot sauce straight or eat ghost peppers or anything like that but ate pretty spicy food frequently as my wife likes it. Then, about three years ago, it's like God flipped a switch and I suddenly couldn't eat it all. The reaction to capsaicin is now crazy over-the-top. It's incredibly painful for some reason. I've even reacted to spicy dill pickles, much to my embarrassment. It sucks as it limits a lot of what I used to eat. I still don't know why it changed. I can handle horseradish hot just fine but not capsaicin hot.

I hope that switch never flips for me.

I have a pretty good capacity for heat. My problem is, while I can consume it, I look like an asshole doing so. I love it, but even moderate heat and I'm sweating and my nose is running. So I pretty much have to eat spicy food in solitude, with a hefty towel at my side. A nice Bhut Jolokia salsa, and I look like I walked home in the rain.

[Bearcat]

I mentioned in another thread that I once asked for a dish to be "hot" at Palms Thai, which is a great local Thai restaurant, and I couldn't eat it.

One bite and I was sweating from every pore in my body.

I go for medium now. :D

Hmm, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there, most places around here just don't bring the heat, even after trying to convince them I want Thai hot and not white guy hot. Ate at some small plate restaurant near there last time I was in LA, great food and a pretty solid beer list... and I didn't pay for it, which was nice. :D

[Frosty]

It's called "getting old".

:D

Probably. The weird thing is that my dad is the opposite. The older he gets, the hotter he likes his food, like all his tastebuds are dead or something.

[Bearcat]

I hope that switch never flips for me.

I have a pretty good capacity for heat. My problem is, while I can consume it, I look like an asshole doing so. I love it, but even moderate heat and I'm sweating and my nose is running. So I pretty much have to eat spicy food in solitude, with a hefty towel at my side. A nice Bhut Jolokia salsa, and I look like I walked home in the rain.

I've developed a hiccup thing in recent years... and for stuff that's not even that hot relative to my tolerance. Sometimes I'll start hiccuping seconds after the first bite, but then I just start eating faster out of spite... asshole diaphragm.

[RobBlake]

it's an easy drive thru option. its more meh than good, often.. but when its "fresh" it can be quite good.

[MahiMike]

The eucalyptus from the panda makes me sleepy.

[Rain Man]

Not impressed. At all. Maybe it's because I'm from Springfield, where there's a Chinese restaurant on any corner where there's not a church.

I don't get the devotion that Springfieldians have to their weird Chinese food. Several relatives who have lived there talk about the local Chinese food with awe, but I tried it a couple of times and it seemed like it was Chinese food in gravy or something.

[MahiMike]

Yes Springfield is very well known for their cashew chicken. Not sure why there are so many Chinese there. Strange.

[Bearcat]

I don't get the devotion that Springfieldians have to their weird Chinese food. Several relatives who have lived there talk about the local Chinese food with awe, but I tried it a couple of times and it seemed like it was Chinese food in gravy or something.

I'd say they hit the market research nail on the head.

[Buehler445]

I hope that switch never flips for me.

I have a pretty good capacity for heat. My problem is, while I can consume it, I look like an asshole doing so. I love it, but even moderate heat and I'm sweating and my nose is running. So I pretty much have to eat spicy food in solitude, with a hefty towel at my side. A nice Bhut Jolokia salsa, and I look like I walked home in the rain.

ROFL

Glad I'm not the only one.

One of my friends always asks if I'm OK when we eat Mexican. It probably looks like I'm having a heart attack.

[Frosty]

I love it, but even moderate heat and I'm sweating and my nose is running.

I'm that way with horseradish type food. I would get an order of BBQ pork at the Chinese place and if I wasn't slinging snot after the first bite, the mustard wasn't hot enough.

[Rain Man]

I'd say they hit the market research nail on the head.

After having typed that out, I realize that you may be right.

[Pitt Gorilla]

I used to like spicy food. I wasn't the type to drink hot sauce straight or eat ghost peppers or anything like that but ate pretty spicy food frequently as my wife likes it. Then, about three years ago, it's like God flipped a switch and I suddenly couldn't eat it all. The reaction to capsaicin is now crazy over-the-top. It's incredibly painful for some reason. I've even reacted to spicy dill pickles, much to my embarrassment. It sucks as it limits a lot of what I used to eat. I still don't know why it changed. I can handle horseradish hot just fine but not capsaicin hot.I can't imagine life without spicy food.

[DaneMcCloud]

Hmm, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there, most places around here just don't bring the heat, even after trying to convince them I want Thai hot and not white guy hot. Ate at some small plate restaurant near there last time I was in LA, great food and a pretty solid beer list... and I didn't pay for it, which was nice. :D

There are several really great Thai places in Hollywood that I can recommend.

If you're over in Beverly Hills, there's a place called Natalie Thai that's at Robertson and Olympic that's also outstanding.

I'd definitely suggest medium until you taste it. :D

[Squalor2]

Two meals for $8? That's not chicken.
.

[Baby Lee]

There are several really great Thai places in Hollywood that I can recommend.

If you're over in Beverly Hills, there's a place called Natalie Thai that's at Robertson and Olympic that's also outstanding.

I'd definitely suggest medium until you taste it. :D

Thai is one of the best cuisines in St. Louis. There's a family that has a whole range of restaurants on The Loop, from grab'n'go to formal French Thai. Then there's South Grand with great Thai and Vietnamese, as well as a great traditional Chinese place.

On The Loop you get another 100 cuisines to choose from, from bar food to Ethiopian to Armenian to Farm to Table to the best NY pizza west of the Hudson.

South Grand has the ethnic markets to buy and make your own.

[Squalor2]

Hmm, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there, most places around here just don't bring the heat, even after trying to convince them I want Thai hot and not white guy hot. Ate at some small plate restaurant near there last time I was in LA, great food and a pretty solid beer list... and I didn't pay for it, which was nice. :D

there is a thai place in this hole in the wall of a town. as dane says, if you ask for it they bring the heat. and it aint normal.

[Psyko Tek]

panda express is to Chinese food
as McDonald's is to a hamburger

[Squalor2]

if Panda Express was based in australia and franchised in the pacific rim would it be called Koala Lumpur?

[Squalor2]

wallaybe walkabout?

[Squalor2]

gunga dinnert?

[Gravedigger]

Depends if you get fresh orange chicken or been in the pan too long orange chicken. I'm a fan of the orange chicken and fried rice bowl.

[BWillie]

panda express is to Chinese food
as McDonald's is to a hamburger

I don't know that I would go that far. If you did a blind tastes test of their Orange Chicken, with some other chinese places Orange Chicken you might even vote Panda's better. It's not really the same to compare to fast good, it's more of a buffet and the Panda employees serve you some the buffet.

Not saying it's good, because most of their other stuff isn't very good but it's better than a decent amount of chinese buffets, but usually not better than good sit down chinese restaurants.

[lewdog]

I don't know that I would go that far. If you did a blind tastes test of their Orange Chicken, with some other chinese places Orange Chicken you might even vote Panda's better. It's not really the same to compare to fast good, it's more of a buffet and the Panda employees serve you some the buffet.

Not saying it's good, because most of their other stuff isn't very good but it's better than a decent amount of chinese buffets, but usually not better than good sit down chinese restaurants.

I agree. Now I'm no high highfalutin bitch but I also am not trailer trash. Their Orange chicken is very good as is one of their beef dishes I can't remember the name of. You can have better and you can have worse. For something quick, it's a pretty good choice.

I'd like to go on a date with Dane to his place though. That looks great. He can pay though.

[hometeam]

Actually, what blows away Panda is Southeast Asian Shophouse, which we've had for years and is slowly rolling out across the U.S.

Same peeps as Chipotle, except unlike Chipotle, it's not "Americanized".

http://www.shophousekitchen.com

im in on this shit

[Baby Lee]

https://thetakeout.com/panda-express-orange-chicken-remains-the-pinnacle-of-ju-1822717817

[Simply Red]

I got the chicken teriyaki and fried rice - I'm having it now as my desk with a cup of dark roast coffee.

[DaneMcCloud]

I got the chicken teriyaki and fried rice - I'm having it now as my desk with a cup of dark roast coffee.

I’ve become a huge fan of the String Bean Chicken although more than 60% of the time, they don’t have it available.

[SuperBowl4]

I never got a decent fortune cookie eating there

[Clyde Frog]

Sugar chicken, sugar pork, sugar beef or sugar veggie?

[Simply Red]

I’ve become a huge fan of the String Bean Chicken although more than 60% of the time, they don’t have it available.

hmm - never seen it - i don't go there much.

[ptlyon]

I never got a decent fortune cookie eating there

Decent tasting or decent fortune?

[Fish]

I don't get the hate for Panda Express. It's really good for what it is. American-Chinese fast food. The ingredients are always fresh. They're generous with quantity. They use red bell peppers(huge plus for me). I've never really been disappointed. Sweetfire chicken or Beijing Beef is usually my go-to.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Tastes like.... ppppppoverty!

[ModSocks]

I don't get the hate for Panda Express. It's really good for what it is. American-Chinese fast food. The ingredients are always fresh. They're generous with quantity. They use red bell peppers(huge plus for me). I've never really been disappointed. Sweetfire chicken or Beijing Beef is usually my go-to.

Ditto.

[ModSocks]

Tastes like.... ppppppoverty!

It costs about $30 for my small family of 3 to eat Panda Express. That's not poverty $$.

[DaneMcCloud]

It costs about $30 for my small family of 3 to eat Panda Express. That's not poverty $$.

I remember being poor in LA in the 90’s, when the nearest Panda Express was located just up Santa Monica Blvd. inside a Pavillions grocery store.

I’d usually “treat myself” on Friday’s by stopping at Panda and getting a 2 item meal, which at the time, was $4.49.

These days, it’s exactly as you stated: A typical stop at Panda for a family of four is easily $35 dollars, if not $40.

I don’t consider that “Poverty Food”.

[Simply Red]

Tastes like.... ppppppoverty!

So does your mom's vagina

[Simply Red]

I remember being poor in LA in the 90’s, when the nearest Panda Express was located just up Santa Monica Blvd. inside a Pavillions grocery store.

I’d usually “treat myself” on Friday’s by stopping at Panda and getting a 2 item meal, which at the time, was $4.49.

These days, it’s exactly as you stated: A typical stop at Panda for a family of four is easily $35 dollars, if not $40.

I don’t consider that “Poverty Food”.

Funny they used to be inside Kroger, here - then they 'now' are mostly free-standing. There's one (ironically) neighboring a GNC Health store - only those two places and a Chase bank in the same strip mall.

[Frazod]

It's the McDonald's of Chinese food. I eat there once/twice a week because there's one at the nearest food court, its reasonably priced, the food is okay, and the line tends to move quickly.

Sure wish there was a decent sit down Chinese place in the area, though. You'd think there would be one in the middle of the Chicago Loop, but there aren't.

[Simply Red]

It's the McDonald's of Chinese food. I eat there once/twice a week because there's one at the nearest food court, its reasonably priced, the food is okay, and the line tends to move quickly.

Sure wish there was a decent sit down Chinese place in the area, though. You'd think there would be one in the middle of the Chicago Loop, but there aren't.

yes it's convenient for me too - I like Chopsticks & Wok better but it's too hard to get in and out of there.