This version of the panda express is pretty cool. The food is about the same as the other panda expresses that I've been too. The boba milk tea here isn't too bad 7/10. But it's a nice pairing with my panda express meal. I haven't been able to try the burrito yet at this location, but when I do I'll make an updated review. Overall its a nice experience and a slight change compared to the rest of the Panda express around the area. read more

The lemonades with boba are so good! Fresh squeezed lemonade with really good boba. The food line up had some things you wouldn't find at a regular Panda Express, more healthier options which was nice read more

Like the new look. It's very bright and clean looking. Service was fast and friendly. Food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Still the same favorites read more

Visited this location a few weeks ago. I found the food to be way too saucy - i had the mushroom chicken and the honey walnut shrimp. The mushroom chicken was almost inedible it had so much sauce. I skimmed a bunch off. The chow mein was good though. read more

All the healthier options make this panda stand out from all the others! I was pleasantly surprised to walk in and see Brussels sprouts and kale and quinoa and and roasted veggies and pickled cucumbers and more! read more

Never again ... I got food poisoning!! spicy kung pao chicken was NOT COOKED COMPLETELY.... I have been sick all day !

I used the app to order my meal. The app told me my food and drink would be ready by 7:00pm. I arrived at 7:09pm and was told they never received my order. They asked me to confirm the location for pick up and, after showing them my phone, it was indeed this location. The manager went into the kitchen area, for what I assumed would be to make my order. After I sat with my thumb up my ass for 15 minutes, I approached the counter again to see if my order was ready. It was not. So effectively, the manager ignored my order all together and just let me wait there, knowing my order would never get processed. I told them to cancel the order, to which they responded it would take 35 days to process! read more

The Manager was angry because he was working the line and gave me a batch of old orange chicken right before he put in a new batch. He got mad and threw my old chicken away and then gave me a half portion of the new stuff. I asked if I could get a new portion, but was ignored and told to move on. I asked the cashier to be charged for a kids meal or be given a full portion. He was rude and said he that he didn't care it was only half and I'm being charged full price. So, I pulled out my phone to take a picture of this half portion and he verbally abused me and then asked me if I minded to get out of the way so he could ring up the next person, who got a full portion by the way and commented on the difference of portions. Anyway, I said that I DO mind and that I am taking a photo for my Yelp review. You can't believe how rude the two employees were, I've never experienced this type of service at a Panda - such a shame. read more

Panda Express + Tea Bar - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very helpful!! I placed a catering order online from this store which actually ended up being too far from my location. They went above and beyond calling other stores near me and calling me back a few times to help transfer order to the most convenient location. The manager was really nice and professional and did not have to do this for me. Very impressed, thank you for the wonderful customer service! read more

Pls I am warning you do not go here. It is the worst Chinese food in the world. I got food poisoning and I was throwing up violently. This place has the worst chinese food ever! read more

So here's the deal y'all! Call me a Panda Express connoisseur if you will, but I am deep in the Panda game. Anyways, tried the Panda Express + Tea Bar this evening, and was beyond stoked. First of all, the modern, clean, and warm atmosphere of the restaurant was quite appealing. Second, the staff was kind, attentive, and passionate about all things Panda! Third, let's get real about Bing... I was concerned. The double OC White rice is a classic. A staple of Panda's success for years, and a personal favorite. So with a bit of apprehension I tried the Bing, 2OC, White Rice, and Mandarin sauce. The green in the torTILLA, was unusual and intimidating (Vegies are fake news), but deeecent* the Rest, fantastic. The convenience, compactness, and ability to eat on the go (windows down, tunes ablazin, people noticing your legendary vibe) was epic. In the company of high quality companions, a beautiful evening, and the promise of panda, I walked away beyond satisfied. This new panda concept also know as BING is Huuuuuuge. Let this flow throughout the panda nation. Thank you for your time gals and guys. Hit this place up folks. Additional comments - "the fresh veggies provided a fresh feel" Mr. C ZA - "Calvin was beyond stoked to serve the team" - C Kiss - "what the f***" - Semon in response to his fortune - "you've got to rip the Bing" - T-Nu * Reference Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys for pronunciation. read more

1138 asian girl picked up rice off of counter with barehand and put it back in steam bowl lol as she looked to see if anybody saw ..bad girl lol read more

I've never seen a Panda with the bing/burrito option and was intrigued as well as impressed at the same time since I grew up eating bing with green onions. I ordered it with string bean chicken, quinoa, and three out of the four toppings: cucumbers, chili sauce, and a green garlic sauce. It was so delicious that I ate the entire thing when I was already full at half. I also never seen a Panda that offered boba drinks and had to try also. So I ordered the pomegranate pineapple lemonade and checked in on Yelp to get it at half price. It was really good, though a tad too sweet for my taste. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and glad I tried things that I haven't before. Another reviewer said this location tends to run out of items, and it appears to be the case when I was there also as several items did not get replenished immediately like the tofu/eggplant. Lastly, the place was clean, and the service was sufficient. read more

Panda Express + Tea Bar - The bing - so dang good! - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon! There is a small free parking lot in back of the restaurant. Once you step in you see how aesthetically pleasing it is. It's surrounded by a lot of green and small lanterns. The reason I came here was to try the famous orange chicken burrito. They let you pick two meats and one side, which is a bit too much in my opinion. I settled with orange chicken and fried rice, which was good. This location also has a tea bar where they have a number of milk teas and lemonades. I got the matcha milk tea and it was sooooo good! This place isn't as packed as you would think it is. The staff working here are all very attentive. The person making the teas actually goes to your table once your tea is done. I would come to this location again to try their healthier sides like quinoa and rice and kale, broccoli, and cabbage stir fry. read more

I was really eager to try this place because I had no idea the Panda Tea Bar even existed. I pulled up and easily found a street parking spot right out front but there is additional parking in the back as well. The inside was well set up to comply with social distancing guidelines and the staff was friendly. Our order was ready right away and we didn't have any issues with them being out of options. I do have to dock a star for the Tea Bar though. They exclusively use high fructose syrup to sweeten all the drinks. They don't carry any sugar substitutes - no Splenda, no Equal, nothing like that. Sugar substitutes are standard these days, especially when the alternative is something as sweet as their syrup. We were told that the only drink they could make sugar free was the matcha milk tea, and then she said that they would just put matcha, milk and water (yuck!). This didn't really strike me as a "Tea Bar" but rather just a Panda with extra beverage options. That said, the food was great and my pomegranate pineapple lemonade was tasty (although too sickly sweet for me to finish it). I'll continue coming here as a regular Panda option but this wouldn't be the pace I drop into just for a drink. read more

I had the Panda milk tea with pearls and the pearls were fresh and perfectly cooked with just the right texture and chewiness. Panda not only mastered Chinese food but tapioca milk teas as well! I got my drink sweetened with only half amount of sugar which was just right. read more

I ordered a big plate combo and just after one bite, I noticed the fried rice smell and tasted like the wiping table cloths that has been used many times without washing it. I had to thrown them all away. There goes my $14 lunch. read more

Ok I just wanna say the turn around the staff has of getting people their food is amazing. I'm never worried when I come and there's a line because they're on it. I came here to try the orange chicken bing and it's amazing. You can get any of the entrees in the bing though which is essentially a wrap made with a scallion pancake. So so good. If you are in the area for sure come to this location to try the bing! read more

Ummm well it's a Panda Express except just a little bit nicer. They have remodeled this place making it feel cleaner and more modern. The food is good and cheap but nothing amazing. The main draw of this place compared to others is that they have Boba milk tea and a few other drinks. Also, I'm not sure if the older pandas have this but they have some unique items like quinoa and you can order things in a scallion burrito wrap kind of thing. Overall, still a decent place for cheap food but don't expect much and you'll be fine. Cheers! read more

i order delivery from this store and they rarely if ever have hot mustard. How is this possible? I just called in to ask if they have any for the order i just placed through their app and they said no. How do you let your business constantly never have supplies that you need?! I suspect cheap owners. read more

This is a review for the tea part. I have to say three things: 1. They are slow 2. The milk tea drink which is pictured with boba and even sampled with it does NOT come with boba automatically so beware if you want it, you need to say so and add it for a price. We ordered it and when we finally got it, no boba and had to wait again for it to be added and pay for it. 3. The strawberry fruit tea (green) is gross! Had a terrible aftertaste. I can't say anything about the food because we specifically went for the tea and I won't go back. read more

I have eaten here several time now and I like the food and the service. There are always many choices and it is always fresh and well prepared. I like the different teas that you can choose from especially the Dragonfruit tea! read more

Had lunch here today and you could never go wrong with Panda Express. I would always get the three item plate which I shared with my boyfriend we would always get half rice and half noodles with beef and broccoli Kung pao chicken and you can't forgot orange chicken panda makes the best orange chicken ever! The place was really clean! Will be come back on my lunch break when I'm around the area read more

The Cherngs are doing it right! I was surprised when I walked over to "Panda Express" to find that they moved next door to the old Rubio's and made it into "Panda & Tea," happily surprised. Wow it's like the Panda Innovation Kitchen on the east side of Pasadena. It's so fresh and modern, it made me realize just how much the Panda Express was in need of a makeover. Same great food and service but now with a Tea Bar. I got the Pomegranate Pineapple Lemonade, it was so good! I tend to always get a dish with shrimp in it, because I'd rather eat more healthy than fried foods. Thanks for the new healthier options too. I just wish they didn't make you pay an extra $1.25 for some dishes (shrimp, steak, etc.), that's why I give it 4 stars. I am happy to get a discount though because of where I work. read more

Just ordered the new Family Meal with 3 entrees & 2 sides for dinner today. Broccoli Beef came with 5 small pieces of beef for a family of four! I know food cost has gone up during Covid but this is ridiculous and simply not acceptable for a Family Meal that cost $29 + tax! This is not a one item Bowl or a two item Plate, it's actually a Family Meal for up to 4 people! Tried calling the store just now but nobody is answering! Not a good experience at all and probably won't go back anytime soon unless something is done about this by the store manager! read more

A place of pure bliss. They need to make more locations. Get the Bing if you go here. It'll take you to levels of existential ecstasy you didn't know could exist. read more

This restaurant has good food, great design, and family-friendly ambiance! Panda has always been satisfying by itself,but pairing the meal with drinks is ingenious. This takes away the need to go to a boba shop! The selection of drinks offered is wide. My favorite is probably the panda milk tea or the matcha green tea. Both paired well with the original orange chicken bing. Will definitely return soon! read more

First review! I've been going to the older location that used to be next door for a while now since my school is close to this place. This is an innovation kitchen similar to the one on foothill & michillinda. They have orange chicken burritos, salads, and boba! When you walk in they welcome you and it feels pretty nice. There's a projector on the wall that displays stuff, and they give out samples of their tea drinks while you dine in. T pumps has been a hyped favorite, but if you stay and watch, the tea bar area uses real fruit. Overall very good experience! Will come back again! read more

So far compair to any other panda this one is the best, very clean, great people work here, food quality is amazing, I love it and I recommend this place if you are close to this area. read more

Probably the nicest panda express Iive been to! You can watch the chefs cook and they also have milk tea! So clean it looked like a different business! read more

Customer service in here is great. I stop by for the hot Chinese style tea but they didn't have it,so tried boba tea instead. It taste good. read more

I was so disappointed with the update of the Panda Express. There is a very limited selection for the main dish. Looking at the service line, it appears to be of similar length to that of the old Panda Express, over a third is taken up bt the tea bar. Add to that the remodel seems to have been done with all hard surfaces so the noise level is very unpleasant, even with only a handful of people in the restaurant. I guess I will have to find another lunch spot. read more

Slow, slow, slow. New space, less efficient. Can waste your entire lunch break standing in line.

They moved next door. Nice new eating area. They don't have as many food choices as before. There are new food bases like salad mix, kale cabbage & broccoli stir fry in addition to chow mein and fried rice. You can get Chinese chicken salad and your meal as a wrap. Plate portion looks smaller. New also is tea bar. Won't be coming too often with smaller food selections. read more

I really like this place. They turned this panda into a very modern and comfortable location. The seating is nice, the music is great, and the staff are very friendly. The food has had a couple upgraded options and it tastes great. Happy that this place exists! read more

This is the best Panda i've ever eat. Different options pf sides, everything just cooked perfectly right. As a person that eats Panda Express 5 days a week, I highly recommend. read more

I went to panda express tonight and i ordered my usual kinds meal. i ordered honey walnut shrimp per usual and when they were scooping, they gave me 2 shrimp. 2. 2 shrimp. i asked if i could have some more and the employee that gave me the shrimp to begin with said under his breath, "don't worry about it". first of all, honey walnut shrimp is extra so if i am paying extra, i deserve more than 2 shrimps. he ended up giving me another scoop of 1 shrimp. so in all i had 3. 3 shrimp. at this point i was uncomfortable and annoyed so i left it at that. so disappointing. read more

With fast food I definitely try not to set my expectations too high, but I ordered broccoli beef here as an entree on a plate for pickup and was given broccoli without any beef. I just want to know who did me dirty like this ;( read more

Is this a corporation? There must be some marketing department or receptionist that can update your hours here in yelp. Or during these times of covid answer the phone so we know whether you are open. Because several times now I think they close whenever they want to... and when you are trying to open the door and the staff pretend like they don't see you, it's not really customer service oriented, panda. Do they teach you to ignore customers in those training cult I mean camps you make your management trainees attend? read more

I just ordered the matcha milk tea from here and it has to be one of the most disgusting drinks I have ever had in my life. The powder didn't mix well and it tasted like water. Waste of money read more