Panda Express

943 reviews

1462 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, United States

www.pandaexpress.com

+15032549988

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Panda Express is a Chinese restaurant located at 1462 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, United States. It has received 943 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday9a.m.-11p.m.
Tuesday9a.m.-11p.m.
Wednesday9a.m.-11p.m.
Thursday9a.m.-11p.m.
Friday9a.m.-11p.m.
Saturday9a.m.-11p.m.
Sunday9a.m.-11p.m.

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Panda Express: 1462 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, United States

  • Panda Express has 3.8 stars from 943 reviews

  • Chinese restaurant

  • "This location is in desperate need of more staff and an attitude adjustment"

    "I have lived for over 6 years in the area this restaurant is located"

    "UPDATE 2: The situation is still pretty frustrating, with long lines and mediocre service"

    "It seems like a picture perfect looking panda but it's not, the people that come through to line more some of the time then not are entitled and rude which runs off on some of the staff, it would be better but the associates there are burnt out from bad behavior and antics, if you go early enough you can avoid the drama and get a good meal, go to late and you risk rolling the dice Update 01/17/23 had a minor mistake on my order the associate forgot my orange chicken in my bigger plate order that I placed online, understandable this place is a hot spot and is crazy busy some nights which is hard to determine at times but the line was long and food was flowing, that being said I called told them my situation, they understood and offered to replace it which they did today, and all is just as well in the universe as it should be, I appreciate the hard working staff and hope they look know they're truly appreciated"

    "I placed a delivery order through their website (not grubhub, Postmates, door dash, etc"

Reviews

  • Dylan P

This location is in desperate need of more staff and an attitude adjustment. A year ago, I started visiting this location because I moved into the neighborhood. There were peak times where it was busy, but staff would always greet me when I entered and let me know they would be with me shortly. Recently, in the past month or two- all the staff look miserable there. They hsve frowns, and dont greet or thank their customers. The wait times have grown as well, Ive ordered online for pick up and have had to wait sometimes 15 minutes after the estimated time the meal would be ready. Other times Ive tried going in to order. Today I attempted to order in person and stood at the counter for 10 minutes without being greeted. The staff didnt seem organized and were bickering amongst themselves about a big online order (Panda Express corporate should really think about having a dedicated line to service only online orders). I would have been gine waiting had I been greeted or met with a smile, but it felt like this business did not want my money or patronage. I wish the could bring their services levels back to where they were a year ago.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Orange Chicken and Chow Mein, Orange Chicken
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Aman T. Tuso

I have lived for over 6 years in the area this restaurant is located. Not that often times but whenever I am in need of food in this area this restaurant is where I usually walk in and grab the meal of my choice. I have had no issues all those times but today on my way home off work I just walked in to grab some food for take away as usual. As I approached the guy behind the buffet and told him what I need.. he told me that the item that you’re choosing is a premier item so it’s 5 dollars extra. I said, never experienced this kind of services but I don’t care… just give me what I need. He just grabbed a very little of my choice and passed it the cashier. The cashier was confused and had to open the plate and check what the heck the guy had put in there. The confused cashier just charged me 11 dollars and something for almost an empty plate. Nothing personal, but same guy used to work for Jersey Mike’s and for his and his associate colleagues EXTREMELY BAD customer service I had to stop going to that restaurant (sandwich shop) indefinitely. Now panda! Very bad!!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Ntsej Fam Yaj

UPDATE 2: The situation is still pretty frustrating, with long lines and mediocre service. The previous crew appears to have been replaced with new staff. Parking is a nightmare during busy hours, with bad drivers fighting over spots. If you must come here, park in the SW corner across from the urgent care to avoid parking lot rage. UPDATE 1: 30+ minute wait for an online order pick up. A long line to the door came and went the entire time I was waiting. NOT COOL. So much for "saving time" with online ordering. ORIGINAL: Asian manager was rudely chiding a black female employee for forgetting her name tag (she did her laundry and forgot) in public view. The way she spoke was disproportionately rude. It was unwarranted, demeaning, and I suspect racially motivated. All the while, only one other girl was working while she took the black female to the back to lecture about name tags. Service was slow as a result. I didn't even want their fake Chinese food! Went their for someone else. Next time, I'm going to film it.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Joshua Will

It seems like a picture perfect looking panda but it's not, the people that come through to line more some of the time then not are entitled and rude which runs off on some of the staff, it would be better but the associates there are burnt out from bad behavior and antics, if you go early enough you can avoid the drama and get a good meal, go to late and you risk rolling the dice Update 01/17/23 had a minor mistake on my order the associate forgot my orange chicken in my bigger plate order that I placed online, understandable this place is a hot spot and is crazy busy some nights which is hard to determine at times but the line was long and food was flowing, that being said I called told them my situation, they understood and offered to replace it which they did today, and all is just as well in the universe as it should be, I appreciate the hard working staff and hope they look know they're truly appreciated.
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

  • Kekala Tada

I placed a delivery order through their website (not grubhub, Postmates, door dash, etc.) it was a little after 9pm and they said they deliver until 10. I received my order around 950. No big deal. My food was cold and my third entree box of kungpao chicken was only half filled (the really small box) and there was only one piece of chicken in it. Not happy because I go there all the time but normally go in or use grubhub rather than their main site. Which happened to be still open where the others were not. Also no way to complain through their site.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Susan B

Chief complaint: speed. Every time I come, there's a long line that moves SLOW. Not worth the wait.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Orange Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Fried Rice, Orange Chicken
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
You're lucky if you find a spot to park at dinnertime

  • Dave Nguyen

Uncooked brown rice. Check back with staff and said that’s how it cooked and never asked or see what was in my bowl. I have been with brown rice all the time at other locations and that’s never happened like this. Kind of disrespectful and untrained employees. Wondering if that’s from the supervisor issues, just let’s employees as what they are and do not care about product quality. And even do not care if customers can eat or not.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Salvador Garcia Lopez

The line to order was huge and the orders were long, but the workers were calm, efficient, and welcoming. I would definitely come back. I might have spent 25 minutes in line but it was worth it as they were continuously making new batches of hot fresh food. There were a total of 5 employees there and they were able to hold the fort down during the rush hour dinner peak on a Sunday evening.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Winter Snowflake

Tonight was the worst service I've ever had at a panda. I've been coming to this specific panda since they opened but tonight was not the night. Employees kept cutting me off and confusing my order, I waited to be checked out for 5m as the cashier was nowhere to be found, and once I got home my meat and veggies were over cooked burnt and tacky sticking to my teeth and burnt flavor over everything. Can not believe my favorite spot turned out Tobe a 40$ dive tonight.

  • Chu Pak

The lady work at lunch hours (not sure she works on dinner), she is an African American lady looks like manager? She looks like working hard but she is very slow. Looks like 15 people waiting and she is the one serving and looks she can’t afford by herself. Yelling to her coworkers and dropping plates very loudly And I wish they wear some type of mask because they are yelling and talking right in front of foods…
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Charles Clevenger

I have ordered food off of Door dash. And Panda Express has got my orders wrong. It seems like if I want to buy anything I have to go there and get it myself. I guess customer service has gone out the window these days. Who cares about customers when they order food on Door dash
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Fried Rice, Orange Chicken

  • Austin Sahota

Incompetent staff order grub hub ask for half rice half chowmein only gave noodles and an empty space where the rice would have been. Another ask for white rice and noodles only noodles even though white rice is ON THE LABEL go to another restraunt this one obviously does not give a damn how hard is it when you literally have a few options to choose from?? Do better
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • John Doe

The cashier Andrea was beyond rude and had an attitude any time we needed something that we had already bought or had asked for. She never bothered to give us utensils even though we ordered multiple plates for a big family. She also had an attitude to every customers that would stop by to the point where others noticed it as well. Will never be returning.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$100+

  • Norma González

I asked for broccoli with meat and they gave me less meat than my dog eats. When I complained they told me it was 70 percent broccoli and 30 percent meat, and I wonder is this 30 percent for them? This is blatant theft. Of course I will never return to this place again. Son descarados para robar .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Shannon Thomas

I dread every time I have to come to this location. I do DoorDash and this is one of the most unorganized stores I’ve ever seen for panda. All I can say is management either needs to be trained on how to create a cohesive flow with deliveries and cooking and line, prep, and orders filling and everything they need management, education or they just don’t care. Give me a week with his crew it was so so much better.

  • Josiah Jackson

Just ordered from Uber eats, first bite of my food had a strong chemical taste and had to spit it out. Tried 3 other bites all the same. Mouth started feeling like I had something really spicy and I always get sweet fire chicken from here and never have had that sensation from it or taste. Probably going to be sticking to the civic drive location in Gresham from now on. My wife's food was fine (Beijing beef).

  • Ashleigh Spomer

Some people here are real sweet. Some others however seem to think it’s okay to be rude to their coworkers. This girl was working with my fiancé who is the tall gentleman and apparently seems to think calling him worthless and complaining left and right when I have witnessed her being too slow and too quiet herself is okay. Absolutely not.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • jar8425

This is not a place I go to often. Mostly whenever I have a repair at the dealership. The folks are very nice. The food is what it is. Steam tray Chinese. And the portions are off the hook.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate, Fried Rice, Orange Chicken

  • A A

We got our food to go as it was pretty busy. Staff was working quickly to fill the orders. Staff was friendly and we got through the line in a reasonable time.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, The Original Orange Chicken

  • Kitty Hawk

Worst food I've tasted in a long time. The rice tasted like there was a chemical in it, the orange chicken tasted like it had old man cologne in it, and the spring role was cold. Terrible food, not to be racist but what happened to the Asians? The food was good when they were running the show. Now its white and Mexican girls, who have no idea what they're doing.

  • David Pavlenko

Showed up right at open but sadly had to wait 10min for the food that was still cooking. The food has seemed to improve since last time I was here… not sure if it’s the cooks or something changed but am happy with this location now. Tables are clean and floors are very clean!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

  • Tasheyna Sohappy

I ordered online on the app and the dasher ate some of my food and it arrived cold. They reimbursed me for my money so yes this location is excellent and takes their customers very seriously. I highly recommend going into this location not ordering on the app. Thank you for your service I appreciate it.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

  • Jeffrey Bergevin-villegas

Good food great value will go back
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate, Orange Chicken
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Easy to find parking close to front door

  • Kenzie Sanders

I continuously asked for teriyaki sauce because I didn’t want to eat my chicken dry (as this has happened before) when I got ready to pay I asked if there was teriyaki sauce in the bag and on my chicken I was answered with an yes… moral of the story my chicken is dry cuz I don’t have the yaki sauce
Service
Take out
Price per person
$1–10

  • Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bogue

Very fast service, always very friendly and curtious. An always have food preped and ready, never a long wait
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Fried Rice, Kid's Meal, Orange Chicken, Plate

  • Quigs

This location is always busy when I am here. It can feel as though they are understaffed with the line always at the door and beyond but the staff maintains their cool under pressure. They are one of the few Panda’s that keep ahead of the food being depleted from the pans.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dapper Emu

When ordering delivery, this location often forgets sauces -- half the time teriyaki chicken and spring rolls come with no sauce. Otherwise they're pretty good! Portions are regularly large here.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Fried Rice, Orange Chicken

  • ERNESTO DIAZ

It seems that in every Panda Express they're cutting the portions, please don't cut portion just charge more I don't wanna buy 2 plates
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Orange Chicken and Chow Mein

  • TERESA CELLURA

The breaded dishes had little meat but mostly breading. The fried rice was very bland
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Beijing Beef and Chow Mein, Bigger Plate, Cream Cheese Rangoon, Fried Rice

  • Service Rent A Car

I would have given 5 stars. There was a guy who gave me less than a scoop per meal , his coworker did better. Please train them well. Food is yummy and awesome . Good vibe at the place. I am a regular they give you rewards as refund credits to your card. It never happened before at this place. See pics for comps More

  • Reid Stanton

This place really needs to work on their customers' service. Did a mobile pick up, and they had issues after the issue, and instead of letting the customer know, they tried to hide it.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Tina Cummins

Always have a family meal with panda.good food and service dine in and take out same delivery always on time
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate, Fried Rice, Orange Chicken

  • Isaias Valdez

They keep forgetting to put sauce on top of my Teriyaki Chicken. It's the most plain-tasting non-teriyaki chicken ever. This is the 3rd time this has happened
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

  • Cory Zavoskey

Place was busy and line was long but moved steadily. Food was tasty and hot. Only my 2nd time here and I had difficulty figuring out what to order. Staff was helpful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Parking
Lots of available parking.

  • Samantha

No clue how, but the white rice somehow tasted like toilet water?? All of the employees were really nice, though. Note that this location does not have a drive thru.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jose

Portions are very small compared to other panda express, barely any chow main, and they skimp out on The savings of entrees
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

  • Frank Reynolds

Employees are ok. They could be a little more people oriented. The food is not bad.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate

  • par4stu

I usually enjoy Panda Express but last couple times were a disaster, nothing was hot, food was cold, out of all beef options and back up at register, not ever going here again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Will Thompson

With more than 20 minutes left until close, they told me their kitchen was shut off for the night and they couldn't cook anything else. They were also out of more than half the items on their line. If you're fine with running out of food at

  • zxdfty77

I had a very nice experience here. I asked a lot of questions about their menu & prices because I rarely eat fast food, and I am unfamiliar with Panda Express. But the manager was very welcoming, and he kindly answered my all questions. He

  • Jennifer Spurger

I went in today at 11:49 am , a Chinese girl that was there had a chip on her solder, not nice at all. I was having a casual conversation, and she snapped at me. She seemed upset about something. She didn't have a name tag. Uncool customer

  • Cheyenne Rose

I love panda and I go often and when I get food I want what I'm paying for not 4 pieces of orange chicken and a lot of rice. This has happened so many times it's ridiculous! I swear you guys are getting stingy about your food! On top of

  • Fouad Mohamed

I wish If there is ZERO star option.. First of all this is the first time I submitted a negative review I never did even if I don't have a good service. But this time I feel i have to because this isn't the first time get same bad

  • Josh Mackenstadt

the white boy in the front is so weird he was twirling his finger in my food while smiling at me!!!!!! glove or not that was totally unacceptable. he took his job way to seriously and he smells like cheese!!!! get a life buddy

  • Brayden Barnes

I have been going here 6 years and today I went and got two plates and it was half the food literally I mean literally then you usually get not going here again must have new workers time to find a different location

  • Gabriela Garcia

Got two bigger plates that look like regular plates- asked for soy sauce and got one packet for two plates. It tasted okay
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes
Bigger Plate, Orange Chicken

  • rudy garcia

Went in 30 min before close no food prepared and instead of a hello welcome to panda Connie said this all we got and not making more
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Kathy Morgan

Supposed to he open at 9:30. Not open. 3 people waiting. Happens along lately wherefore not made up. Where is management??
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Plate

  • Mark Gillander

For a fast food place, the Beijeng Beef is delicious, and their new Chili Crisp Shrimp is pretty good. Always love the fried rice and the egg rolls are pretty good!!!

  • Nomad Kai

All food has been delicious except cream cheese racoons. The last 10 times I've come in those cream cheese ragoons are burnt or dark brown. Like why...please.

  • Bayardo Reyes

Sweetfire chicken had foul tasting pineapple. Line took way too long, seemed understaffed for lunch time
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Miles Rodriguez

terrible portion size. white boy up front takes his job way too serious to be working at panda.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Irene S. (Ire)

We always come to eat in panda on Gresham But this one is good or better in food and service than the other one Highly recommended!!!

  • Sarajane Zipf

Food rushed under cooked but staff aer very nice
Service
Take out
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Asaad Esai

Good, clean restaurant and good service. And the food is good
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Esme Barcis

The orange chicken was way too dry, AND OLD!!!! and we got 5 BIGGERPLATES WITH ORANGE CHICKEN. Disgusting …

  • Brian Larsen

My advice simply: 1. Don't do delivery, as item are not in the bag, and portions are smaller.

  • Wayne Redman

Honestly love this location, handle the high business well
Service
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  • Steve Mixer (smix)

We had 3 tasty chicken entrees. Sweet fired, teriyaki and string bean. …

  • Ilene Waterman

Very clean and friendly. Fresh food that tastes amazing. Live the veggies.

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