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    3.1 (67 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Fast Food
    Closed 8:30 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    This is the second time I've ordered delivery and they have forgotten a complete item. Last time I don't remember what the item was but they also forgot the fortune cookies. Tonight I paid nearly $50 for two bigger plates for me and my sister. My plate was supposed to be white rice and fried rice, mushroom chicken, green bean chicken and teriyaki chicken. It came with zero mushroom chicken. I called the restaurant. They wanted to try to give me the runaround and tell me I could either come and pick something up or come in a few days and pick something up. I am disabled and I have a caregiver of an adult with special needs. I don't have time to come and pick up an item they surely should have sent.

    Portion size

    Imagine paying nearly $18!!!!! For this food portion ! This is just ridiculous. Okay whatever right. Fine. I asked for hot sauce and teriyaki sauce. You think I got that! NOPE! You would think they would put a fork at least! NOPE! safe to I feel like I was just molester here! Never going back such bs

    Kung Pao Chicken
    Jack M.

    I enjoyed a nice bowl of fried rice and chicken kung pao from this new Panda Express in Spring Valley, not to mention a unsweetened iced tea. The fried rice was well made, with good looseness and seasoning. The kung pao was very nice. It could of used a little more heat, but the chicken was tender and flavorful. I liked that the peanuts had good texture and came with just the right amount of red peppers, zucchini, and onions. It was a good meal. Service was super efficient and cordial. I have to say, this was one of the cleanest Panda Expresses I have visited. This location offers inside and outside seating.

    Drinks for a hot day
    Marcia R.

    I have to say this Elite Yelp Event was so great!! The store was so efficient! quick, and friendly and welcoming too. The staff was on point!! It was staffed with employees that cared & had a excellent manager too working right along side them It was clean inside and busy the line wasn't bad. I was happy to see this Panda Express was busy and running smoothly with teamwork What loved then you walked in they had huge fan to stop any flies from coming in a big plus for me I got 2 bowls 1 walnut Shrimp 5/5 good dish 1 Beijing Beef 5/5. I love the their beef was packed with flavor and the beef was very tender 1 Orange Chicken 5/5 a go too standard :) 1 Honey walnut Shrimp 5/5 That's was a good event Thank you to all the staff who make it possible I want to give a big shout out to a wonderful CM Hannah for making this happen So thankful for this experience

    09/06/2022
    Ona R.

    09/06/2022 Kudos to Spring Valley and I like this location. So proud to see how the community is growing!!!! They have ample parking. The fact that I'm picky with fried rice from panda express and got some and enjoyed it that says a lot to me.... nothing on my plate was burnt, everything taste fresh and flavorful as one would expect. I love the fact that they serve up some crunchy cream cheese Wong tongs. I and the other guest were greeted upon opening the door and entering this establishment. The AC was blowing and it was nice and cool inside. People were respecting social distancing as I arrived a little after 5 PM. By the time I left the line was getting longer but everyone was getting served in a timely manner. The foods hot, fresh and they are not skimpy with the servings. I love the steak with the super veggies. When I get a bowl this is a staple item for me from now on because the juice from the gravy mixed with those veggies into the super veggies in a bowl gives it so much flavor. The counters clean! Staffs wearing gloves. They have one restroom and you need the code. The fountain drinks are near after you pay. There's a huge table for larger parties or those who don't mind sitting a distance from others. The red lighting is beautiful and they have nice decor.

    This place is the best. I always go here by myself or with my band. The staff are friendly and also I kinda feel embarrassed because I feel like they recognize me after coming so many times.

    Orange chicken and fried rice
    Regina P.

    Probably one of the best Panda Expresses I've been to! It's got a lot of parking (which is so helpful if you have ever been to one without that). When you walk in, it looks clean (yes I know it's new but it's wiped down and nice). The line was pretty long, but it was very quick moving. The manager was walking around asking for things needed to his staff, and maintaining the items of food that were low. I ordered the chow mein and broccoli beef... Both fresh and hot! My husband ordered the fried rice and orange chicken. He said they were also fresh and hot! They did not give just a little either, our bowls were packed! Definitely try this panda!!! You won't regret it

    Beef and broccoli super greens and teriyaki chicken

    Delicious, healthy and convenient! This location is clean with a huge parking lot in the Spring Valley shopping center. I usually place a mobile order and pick it up. Staff is friendly and they make it easy to pick up the orders. Mobile orders are set on a shelf where you look for your name and pick up your bag. I love the healthy options! I always get the super greens as my main dish and pair it with any of the chicken or beef options they have. My go to fast food Chinese restaurant .

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    Yummy food, great portions for the price!! glad it's a mile from home!! Just gotta come before lunch/dinner rush cause it gets packed!

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    Sharvea was friendly and helpful and professional and very helpful and knowledgeable about the food she got the order right thank you!

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