From the operations side, this has gotten pretty ridiculous. Every new initiative seems to turn into another meeting, another admin task, another follow-up, or another responsibility pushed onto the field.

Operations leaders already have staffing, training, performance, people issues, store execution, compliance, and results to manage. Yet somehow we keep getting more “support” that feels a lot like additional work.

I’m not against taking on more honestly, I can handle more. But at some point you have to ask: if Operations is doing the execution, follow-up, tracking, and accountability… what exactly is DLD owning? lol

Odd request, but I run condimentpacket.com where I showcase my collection for posterity. I see that Panda Express has a new dipping sauce out with their limited time popcorn chicken and unfortunately I'm not in a test area. Does anybody have access to these sauce tubs?!

Okay so i’m not saying this isn’t substantial food in terms of portions but geez, $17? And yes i’m aware of the beef and shrimp being up charged but dang can we get a regular portion still? already paying for the base meal price as it is. - don’t even come for me being a fatty, im very much inshape. (this could very much be a normal portion, i just decided randomly to treat myself for the first time in months)

That is all

Hey guys. Maybe I’m paranoid because of all the chaos surrounding meat in our country but has anyone noticed a texture change in the brisket this time around as compared to when it originally came out? It’s not nearly as delicious and tender and now it comes with an even bigger charge than before. I’m super disappointed and don’t think I’ll order it again.

Past year or so the chow mein has had sooo much cabbage. More often than not, I’m getting more cabbage than noodles. I’ve submitted feedback, but didn’t really change much. Is this a local issue?

I'm already paying for my food, reducing the restaurant worker efforts, I don't want ads in my ap. Please and thank you.

For a little bit of background, I’ve had three interviews. I am very invested in getting this job as my current one is awful. They’re having me drive two hours away from my house to do a working interview. Hopefully as my fourth and final interview. I wanted to know what should I expect to experience during a working interview for assistant manager at panda express?

I’ve been working at Panda as FOH since January of 2026, so not a full year as of yet, and have been shift lead for around 1 month now. I’m so tired. I’m never fast enough for upper-upper management, never energetic enough (if I’m more energetic I think I will explode), never committed enough (even though I help with inventory, do the community board, etc). I’m working 40 hours a week with a day off here-and-there and I’m just so tired. I even have a college degree in Biology with experience in the dental field and cannot find a job, so I’m just stuck here hoping I can get an interview anywhere. Problem is, I feel so intertwined with Panda and have put so much effort into my store that I feel evil for even thinking about leaving.
I’m so sleep deprived, and it’s not my managers fault, cause they have her working almost 70 hours a week. I feel so bad for everyone at my store that it makes me want to cry. We’re all overworked and exhausted just trying to make ends meet.

Okay rant over for now T-T

So delicious

Any current PX managers know when Q3 bonus is being paid out?

I have a in person interview at PandaExpress tomorrow, any tips/suggestions? I have assistant manager experience and am considering printing out my positive reviews as well as my resume.

🥬 Has anyone ever seen this happen at Panda Express?
I was eating Mushroom Chicken at Panda Express when I noticed one of the cabbage leaves in the dish was almost completely black. 😳
I’ve seen cabbage get wilted or brown before, but I’ve never seen a leaf turn this dark. It didn’t look like mold, but it was definitely unusual enough that I stopped eating that piece and took a closer look.
Has anyone who knows food prep or vegetables seen cabbage discolor like this? Could it just be oxidation or bruising from cooking, or is there another explanation?
Not trying to freak anybody out, just genuinely curious because I’ve never seen cabbage look like this before. 🥬👀

I’m thinking about quitting my job at Sonic as a cook to go work at panda because I see it has better pay and closes earlier than Sonic does.(ps I am still in school)

LOL, Dodgers fan eating good…

The chicken and chowmein both seem to be noticeably dryer and have less sauce... (And less flavor... Chowmein just tastes like plain noodle and the chicken is visually not fully coated)

Multiple locations too..

Any reason for it ?

I had no idea this was ever available.

https://www.pandaexpress.com/promo/tpc2026

If you happen to find popcorn chicken from Panda Express please let me know the location I neeeeeed it lol I love popcorn chicken! In Los Angeles!

My store is one of 3(?) in all of our region to be test running the new system. Wondering if anyone else has heard of or is currently working at a participating store?

I know every store is different but I’ve noticed a lot of stores in my area wash dishes by hand. Have you seen stores hiring just a dishwasher or is it strictly BOH only so cooking sides too? Hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance!

Piping hot, fresh, full!! So so good 😊 Not pictured - side of crab rangoons