Panda Express Menu & Prices – 2026
Panda Express offers a diverse menu of American Chinese classics, famous for its customizable Bowls and Plates. The Original Orange Chicken is a crowd favorite, providing 510 calories and 26g of protein per serving. For guests seeking high nutritional value, the “Wok Smart” selections—like Broccoli Beef (150 kcal) or String Bean Chicken Breast (210 kcal)—offer leaner protein with fresh vegetables. While the price is competitive, with Bowls starting around $10.95 and “Bigger Plates” at $15.25, the caloric total can vary based on your choice of side.
For a balanced meal, guests can swap the popular Chow Mein (600 kcal) for Super Greens (130 kcal) or Steamed Brown Rice (420 kcal). Premium options like Honey Walnut Shrimp (430 kcal) or Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (210 kcal) are also available for a small upcharge.
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Panda Bundles
The Panda Bundles offer a streamlined meal solution by adding a medium fountain drink to any standard Bowl, Plate, or Bigger Plate.2 This category is designed for total convenience, ensuring you get a complete meal with hydration at a fixed price point, making it the primary choice for individual diners on the go.
Bowl
The Bowl is the essential individual meal format, featuring one side and one entree.3 It is perfect for a quick, high-satiety lunch or a lighter dinner. Whether you pair Chow Mein with Orange Chicken or Super Greens with Broccoli Beef, this category emphasizes portability and portion control.
Plate
The Plate is the most popular ordering option, offering one side and two entrees. This allows for a more diverse flavor experience, letting you mix a “safe” favorite like Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with a premium or spicy option. It strikes the ideal balance between variety and value.
Bigger Plate
The Bigger Plate is the ultimate personal feast, providing one side and three entrees.4 This category is built for maximum variety or high-energy needs, allowing you to sample nearly half of the day’s available protein options in a single sitting.
Balanced Protein Plates
The Balanced Protein Plates are pre-set, nutritionist-curated meals designed for those seeking specific macronutrient goals.5 For 2025, highlights include the Double Protein Plate (76g of protein) and the Harmonious Macros Plate.6 Each plate is built on a base of Super Greens and half-rice to prioritize high fiber and lean protein.
Panda Crafted Beverage
The Panda Crafted Beverage category features “Panda Originals”—refreshing, fruit-forward drinks made in-house. Popular 2025 flavors include the Mango Guava Tea, Peach Lychee Refresher, and the Watermelon Mango Refresher.7 These are designed to provide a premium, non-soda liquid accompaniment to spicy wok-fired meals.
Panda Cub Meal™
The Panda Cub Meal™ is the dedicated kids’ menu, providing a Jr.8 Side, Jr. Entree, fruit side, and a drink. These meals are strictly monitored for nutritional balance and come in manageable portions like Broccoli Beef or Orange Chicken, ensuring a family-friendly dining experience that kids and parents both approve of.
5 Person Family Meal
The Family Meal is a bulk value bundle designed to feed a household efficiently. It includes two large sides and three large entrees, providing enough food for approximately five people.9 This category is the definitive solution for effortless family dinners, offering the variety of a buffet in a convenient take-home format.
Appetizers and More
The Appetizers and More category features “something extra” to round out your meal.10 Staple items include Cream Cheese Rangoons, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and the Apple Pie Roll. This section is vital for adding diverse textures—from crispy wontons to sweet dessert rolls—to the savory main courses.
A La Carte
The A La Carte category allows for total flexibility, offering individual containers of entrees and sides in small, medium, or large sizes.11 This is the go-to for patrons who want to supplement a home-cooked meal or simply crave a specific item, like a large box of The Original Orange Chicken®, without the commitment of a full plate.
Drinks
The Drinks category ensures complete hydration with a standard lineup of Coca-Cola® products, bottled water, and juices. This section provides the essential, familiar beverage options that cater to all ages and preferences, serving as the standard “cool down” for the menu’s bolder seasonings.
Catering
The Catering category simplifies large-scale event provisioning with party trays and bundles.12 A unique highlight is the Catering Exclusive Hot Orange Chicken, a spicier, chili-crisp-infused version of the classic that is often only available in large-format orders.13 This section is engineered for seamless group feeding at offices, parties, or gatherings.
