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Panda Express

2.0 (124 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Chinese
Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Orange chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Rice
Ariyana J.

12/1/24, It was a pretty busy night at Panda. Drive thru was insanely long so I went inside. The staff were all very busy but did a great job with communicating. I ordered the plate that comes with two entrees and a side. Everything was delicious and my craving was satisfied. My only thing is that I wish the food was a bit more hot.

My combo plate in Madera Panda
Angie R.

I can't help but to smile when I come to this Panda Express right when I walk through the doors. The greeting is hilarious. I have not had any bad experiences at Panda Express at this location. The staff is friendly, high quality ingredients and pretty Togo plates that look fancy. This Panda Express has a drive thru that I have not utilized due to the drive thru being pack all the time but the line moves QUICK. If I have to wait for my entree to be made longer than 5 minutes due to running out of the item I received a free drink and extra helping of my entree. They are very generous on portion sizes. At lunch time the line can get crazy inside but it goes by fast. I feel this is the best Panda Express that I have tried in California and even my parents think so too. I will be back for sure especially if I am craving Panda. If you are in the area you have to stop by and check it out you will not be disappointed!

Teriyaki double chicken, 1/2 rice 1/2 noodles
Jackie S.

This location never fails in failing. Always gets the food orders wrong. I ordered half & half and where are my noodles??? My chicken wasn't even cut right. We picked up to go. Bad service period!

Half empty and soggy (after paying a "premium" charge)

Ordered two large ala carte honey walnut shrimp. Each was charged an extra "premium" price, which makes them about $15 each. This would have been fine, except the boxes were only 1/2 full, and what was in there was soggy. I almost never leave bad reviews; however, this is a recurring problem, so people deserve to know not to purchase the honey walnut shrimp at the Madera location.

Two fried rice sides but no chowmein
Darlene F.

Ok, this is long over due. In the past 3 years we have ordered Panda to go or delivery. 9 times out of 10 it is wrong. If I call the store most often they will NOT answer their phone. When I use a delivery service they use excuses, they can't redeliver the missing food, or their shift is over, or I have to resolve with the store. But when I call and they do answer their excuse is they are very busy and only human and are completely arrogant and unapologetic. The manager is smug and rude. A week and a half ago I ordered to go. I went to pick up and the sign said store dining was closed she tried to turn me away to the drive through which was about 20 cars deep. I insisted they come to the door. She said can't you read the sign the dining is closed! I said I am not waiting in the drive thru line to pick up my order. They still tried to turn me away. She told me it would be a wait for my order. I said it was supposed to be ready 5 minutes ago. They then checked and it was ready. Her attitude was again as smug as the managers with a response, well we are short handed and it's not my fault you have to wait! I said and it's mine? I'm not here for your convenience. Your order system said nothing about dining room being shut. She rolled her eyes and shut the door. Got home and no sauces, utensils or napkins of any kind. Each time these things happen the experience makes the meal less satisfying. Today I used GruHub. Order was placed as a reorder. Chowmein, Fried Rice, orange Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Spring Rolls. No chowmein and two Fried Rices. Driver said he just ended his shift and I needed to call the store. I called and guess what, of course no answer. I contacted Grubhub. They could not send a driver to pick up the missing contents. Refunded me the chowmein. I insisted on the delivery fee as well to be refunded. What is the deal with this store? Note all of the negative reviews! They outweigh the positive ones. Fix your management and customer service. Know the customers keep the doors open and the store in operation.

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No vege or vegan options at this location. Had to twist cooks arm to make vege entree.

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This is the second time we had been there. both times the food was cold, the trays 1/2 full. Poor quality control. Will not got back.

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Been sitting in the drive thru for 20 minutes...slow impersonal and confused service. Love the food but service here sucks.

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8 years ago

Worst service ever!! Every time I order online we ALWAYS wait 15-20 min after scheduled pick up time. It's so ridiculous.

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There's a reason they're busy a lot. The food is good, they greet you at the door, acknowledge you, are fast and friendly. 5 stars

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Place is has ok service depends what day you go. However they need to clean better. There ice machine has mold.

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This Panda Express has a drive thru that I have not utilized due to the drive thru being pack all the time but the line moves QUICK.

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Lee Kitchen - Orange Chicken & Chicken Chow Mein

Lee Kitchen

(166 reviews)

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Lee kitchen in madera is one of our favorite Chinese places to eat in the Central Valley…read more It's a different type of flavor from other Chinese places. They make everything fresh. It's located by madera ranchos. It's a drive from where I live but it's worth the scenery and then if you order yourself a lil crab ragoon appetizer (not pictured) you'll be alright lol Those ragoons never make it home btw. I've also tried other dishes, so if this particular plate isn't your niche, give something else a try. The shrimp and broccoli with extra crispy noodles is my favorite. I love the crispy yet soft broccoli, and the big shrimp. They do not play about their portions. I believe they also have a drive thru. I recommend taking cash, they do accept cards. There's a EECU atm right across the street.

1/24/26 Getting…read morelunch! I called and ordered their cheese won tons & Special Fun noodle soup. The worker was very kind and said it would be ready in 15 minutes. Go get.... Arrived! Restaurant is Really nice! Safe & clean! Calm. Spacious. Lots of seating. Greeted by kind worker and order was ready. Paid for it and wished a good day! =) Lunchtime! Order split. Plenty!! Special Fun noodle soup is DELICIOUS! Great amount of meat, veggies & noodles! Flavorful!! They include hot sauce to spice it up and make it even better!!! Cheese won tons were Great too! Even better with the dipping sauces! Fantastic!! Mother said hers was All REALLY GREAT!! It's A Lot!! Leftovers too!! They deserve every star! Good service & GREAT lunch!! Highly recommended!!

Pho'dera - 10. Rare Steak Slices and Well Done Brisket

Pho'dera

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Food: I'm from San Jose, so my pho standards are emotionally…read morehigh. After moving out here, I finally gave this Milpitas spot a shot--and wow... this pho smacked me right back to childhood. I ordered my usual pho tai, large bowl, plus extra noodles because I believe in abundance. The noodles were fresh fresh--I can tell because when I spread them apart, they don't clump together like they've been napping in the pot all day. These noodles were awake, alert, and being stirred. Respect. The broth? Dangerous. Comforting. Spiritual. I finished the entire bowl like I was personally challenged by the chef. Cold weather + this broth = therapy. Service: I called ahead because I'm polite and didn't want to be that person showing up an hour before closing. They were super kind and said it was totally fine. You order and pay up front, which I loved--sat down and 10 minutes later my pho showed up like it knew I was hungry. Pro tip: speak up when ordering drinks--they forgot my soda, but honestly... the pho was so good I forgot I even wanted one. Ambiance: Plenty of seating, nicely spaced, and the place is CLEAN clean. The second someone leaves, the table is wiped down like it owes them money. Cleanliness is next to godliness, and this place is clearly blessed. Final Thoughts: I do wish they stayed open past 9, but that's my only complaint. Honestly, I'm kind of glad it's not as packed as it should be--more room for me to sit, sip, and slurp in peace. Chef, if you're reading this: you understood the assignment. I'll definitely be back.

Food hits every time. Especially the rare steak pho , that is my go to order and every time I feel…read morelike they make it better! The service is amazing they have kind workers and they are also very patient. Wait time doesn't take that long and even if it does wait long it is worth the 10-15 minutes. The pho comes in a HUGE portion packed with delicious broth and chewy noodles.

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