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[Ryuukan]

It's #TsoGood

Introducing a delicious fusion of Chinese and American flavors: savory spice from Hunan Province and vegetables found in the U.S. Our General Tso’s Chicken is made with all-white meat chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, onions and string beans. It’s the perfect take on an American Chinese original.

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Being a true American who fetishizes new junk food releases, I left my office, filled with hedonistic air conditioning, to give this a shot.

Note: I have never eaten from Panda Express before. Also, I know authentic Chinese cuisine is better, and yes, I greatly prefer it.

The chicken balls tasted relatively fresh for a scooped heat lamp meal. I went for lunch, relatively early so I can't say how well these hold up throughout the day. The taste was very mild, the tiniest bit of heat and not overly sweet. Would I go out of my way to get this again? Probably not. It was definitely better than previous American-Asian mall food options I've had in my younger days. TsoGood? #TsoK

 

[Dishwalla]

It's one of those things I've felt they should've had for a long time, kind of surprising they are just now introducing it.

 

[Amagon]

Panda Express suck balls.

 

[Brian_FETO]

I will never understand the purpose of Panda Express

I always assumed they were like a cheaper/fast food version of Chinese food....but like they cost the same amount as real Chinese and it's way worse

That said General Tso's is god-tier, the crown jewel of crispy chicken in sauce

 

[studyguy]

After eating panda express I always feel like there's just a big lump sitting in my stomach.

 

[How About No]

It's one of those things I've felt they should've had for a long time, kind of surprising they are just now introducing it.

Yeah I thought General Tso's was like the default state of all chinese chicken. How the hell did they not have it already?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Panda Express suck balls.

I will never understand the purpose of Panda Express

Obviously you've never been drunk at an airport.

 

[sfedai0]

What year is this? This is a new thing? Cant believe this shit is still around. Bring back Sbarros.

 

[Piggus]

After eating panda express I always feel like there's just a big lump sitting in my stomach.

Yup, makes me feel like shit every time. SOME of their stuff is pretty good though.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Panda Express suck balls.

What a monstrous comment

Pandas Express is great. Im gonna have some today in fact. Orange chicken mhmmhm good

 

[BattleMonkey]

I will never understand the purpose of Panda Express

I always assumed they were like a cheaper/fast food version of Chinese food....but like they cost the same amount as real Chinese and it's way worse

That said General Tso's is god-tier, the crown jewel of crispy chicken in sauce

It's fast, that's really it. You get order and get food immediatly

 

[HStallion]

Haven't they had General Tso's before? I mean they have like 6 versions of fried chicken nuggets in a flavorful sauce that were basically one half step away from General Tso's.

 

[itwasTuesday]

Yeah I thought General Tso's was like the default state of all chinese chicken. How the hell did they not have it already?

They have orange chicken, which is like 89% Tso's chicken.

 

[Baroquemantic]

General Tso's is my favorite thing to order from Chinese joints. Never had Panda Express, though.

 

[Ovid]

Panda Express suck balls.

Uh, no.

It's my go to when I'm in Cali. I love Orange Chicken.

 

[ArgyleReptile]

I thought they had this already. I thought it was staple in most American-Chinese Restaurants.

 

[Bread]

general gao's chicken is the best

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

They were giving out sample entrees at the Glendale Galleria in California yesterday. I liked it, they were also giving some weird fork chopstick.

 

[studyguy]

Yeah I thought General Tso's was like the default state of all chinese chicken. How the hell did they not have it already?

Panda Express' answer was basically their orange chicken.
Apparently that's their best selling item by far and has been for years.

As someone mentioned above, most of Panda Express' menu just feels like different flavored chicken nuggets after a fashion.

 

[Falchion]

Panda Express is underrated. It's fast food Chinese which is delicious.

 

[perfectchaos007]

FINALLY!
We have a bootleg panda express in our mall that serves both orange chicken and general tso's, and it's the exact same thing except general tsos has red peppers added. Hopefully Panda's version is more differentiated from their orange chicken

 

[Sanjuro]

General Tso's chicken was merely in beta before today.

 

[kirblar]

I will never understand the purpose of Panda Express

I always assumed they were like a cheaper/fast food version of Chinese food....but like they cost the same amount as real Chinese and it's way worse

That said General Tso's is god-tier, the crown jewel of crispy chicken in sauce

For a single person, they're cheaper by a fair amount.

 

[sangreal]

this was always a bizarre and annoying omission. Haven't been to PE in years, but still glad to see it resolved

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

That said General Tso's is god-tier, the crown jewel of crispy chicken in sauce

It's one of my favorites, and the spicier the better. There's a local place that has really good General Tso's. My nose runs and my eyes water but damn is it good.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Best selling point: "Vegetables found in the U.S."

 

[kirblar]

Their Kung Pao chicken is still the best thing on the menu.

 

[snacknuts]

Panda Express suck balls.

Yup.

 

[theultimo]

PF Changs or bust

 

[massoluk]

As a half-Chinese Asian, I would like to inform all food snub out there that I like Panda Express, fake Chinese food or not.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

Of the "American Chinese" food, Tso's is probably my favorite. Though I usually eat at more authentic Chinese restauarants or get Thai or Vietnamese.

 

[Tom Nook]

Why all the Panda Express hate?

I like it.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

This is new to panda express because their orange chicken is outrageously popular compared to their other dishes so they probably didn't see any need to have it. But I guess they eventually figured it'd be a good marketing push.

 

[Fantomex]

Panda Express is straight garbage. Flavor packets and small portions is how they do it. But they sure give you a ton of rice.

 

[mintylurb]

As someone who used to live in H.K, thus making me an expert in chinese culture/cuisine,
I hereby declare that panda express is garbage.

 

[johnsmith]

Panda Express is shit tier. No matter where you live there's a better, cheaper place with bigger portions.

 

[ahoyhoy]

I miss PE. The Orange Chicken is amazing.

 

[Supa Necta]

If you have a Pick up Stix nearby, try their orange peel chicken. It's essentially tso's with hunks of fresh orange, whole dried red peppers, and water chestnuts. They make it to order so it's always fresh.

Really miss the best Chinese fast food now that I'm out east.

 

[User 479360]

Man, that sounds good. Now I'm hungry.

PE is not available here, though perhaps I'll get Thai food soon.

 

[ignata]

I have to take toll roads to get to my closest Panda Express. It was worth it when they didn't have GTC, it's worth it even more now that they do.

 

[HBP]

At least around me the Chinese take out places are better and less expensive.

 

[richiek]

Panda Express suck balls.

Yes. Even the local Chinese takeout place kicks its ass.

 

[Reverend Funk]

What a monstrous comment

Pandas Express is great. Im gonna have some today in fact. Orange chicken mhmmhm good

I know I'm gonna get some hate for this but panda express has the best orange chicken in the world, I don't give a flip if its not "authentic"

 

[LiquidMetal14]

There's actually a Panda Express not even 5 minutes from where I work in The Villages here in Lake County FL. Tempting.

 

[itwasTuesday]

btw this was an entertaining doc on netflix.

China like

Spoiler

 

[SummitAve]

I feel bad for people who's only option is Panda Express.

 

[Mortemis]

Panda is okay. The nicest thing about it is how quick it is to get food and go.

Still, thankfully there are a bunch of Chinese spots around me that I don't really bother with panda. General Tso's is the shit.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

I will never understand the purpose of Panda Express

I always assumed they were like a cheaper/fast food version of Chinese food....but like they cost the same amount as real Chinese and it's way worse

Panda Express is to Chinese food what Chipotle is to Mexican. A corporate, curated version for the masses. It has its place.

Time to try these bad boys

 

[BobTheFork]

WTF, Panda is great!

Veggie side and double teriyaki chicken (no sauce) is like 7 bux and only 480 calories.

 

[BattleMonkey]

Panda Express is shit tier. No matter where you live there's a better, cheaper place with bigger portions.

But none of those places around me have zero wait. Which is the whole point of Panda. It's fast food chinese