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Panda Express

2.5 (184 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Fast Food
Closed 9:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Hair

Found a long piece of hair inside rice unfortunately. Kinda sucks because I like panda a lot but oh well

Half noodle, half rice plate - Mushroom Chicken & Broccoli Beef. Yum.
Red G.

What's up with the low star ratings on Panda Express? What's not to like about PE? Some dishes are made to order, the stir fry wok is always cooking and the food is fresh. It's not traditional Chinese food but it's freshly made with good options and fairly healthy. Prices are very reasonable and service is just fine. I don't understand why people rip on PE. It's not a fair assessment at all. PE is always my option when needing something fast to eat or running thru the airport hungry. I took off 1 star bc today (at this location) there were only 4 dishes available for purchase. Well, it is New Years Eve and they are closing early. 4/5 RECOMMEND

Paul I.

This place was pretty clean considering I got there close to closing time. The guy who helped me with my entrées was pretty cool and outgoing. Can't go wrong with the orange chicken. To be honest, I don't know what orange chicken is supposed to really taste like. I just know that I always have to compare it to the panda express orange chicken because they said the tone with what I think it's supposed to taste like.

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Derek W.

Panda Express continues to excel! At being consistent, at least lol. Of course, you're not going to get authentic Chinese food at Panda Express, but for the convenience and the price point, I'm fairly satisfied for what it is. You can find this Panda Express at Cerritos Promenade on the northeast corner of South and Gridley. Please make a careful note of this location if you're ordering online or trying to look up the location on Google Maps. There is also a Panda Express inside Los Cerritos Center just on the other side of Gridley, and I'm certain someone out there, either a local or a visitor from out of state, may place an order at either Cerritos location and go to the wrong one. Luckily, they're pretty close to one another, but with how congested parking can be in this part of town, it can still be a headache to navigate through their respective parking lots. I was passing by the area on a Saturday early afternoon and wanted to treat myself to a Panda Plate. Between the two locations, this one has the Beyond Original Orange Chicken whereas the Cerritos mall location does not. Beyond Original Orange Chicken is pretty much self-explanatory: Original Orange Chicken, but made with Beyond Meat, which is plant-based. It's a premium entree, which would incur a $1.50 upcharge. The other premium entrees at this location are the Black Pepper Sirloin Steak and the Honey Walnut Shrimp, I had already tried the Black Pepper Sirloin Steak before, but not the Honey Walnut Shrimp, so I went with Honey Walnut Shrimp as my other entree. For a plate, you can choose a side or go half and half. I always do half and half of Super Greens and one of the other three: Chow Mein, Fried Rice, and White Steamed Rice depending on my mood at the time. This time, I went with Chow Mein simply because it's easier for me to pick up noodles than rice with a fork. I made my order inside the Target on the other side of the parking lot, requesting ASAP pickup. The app estimated about 15 minutes, and I spent about 10 of those minutes window shopping. When I arrived, an employee, Jolie, was ringing up another customer, and there were two customers at the start of the line to order. After she finished with that customer, she assisted me, and I told her my name for pickup. Despite coming in about 5 minutes early, she was able to bag up my order and hand it to me within the next minute or two. I sat at the two-person table closest to the front door, but the chair there was a little wobbly, though not nearly enough to hamper my dining experience. In my online order, I requested for all the sauces, but they missed the teriyaki sauce, which is the largest packet. How'd they miss that?! Whether or not they ran out, I won't hold it against them that much. Other than that, my order was accurate, and it was about on par with the other Panda Plates I've had at all the other locations. The Chow Mein never tastes as good as it looks, but isn't too bad once you add a sauce or two. The Super Greens seemed a little more flavorful here, which I'm glad to report. The Beyond Orange Chicken was surprisingly quite tasty, but also disappointingly quite stale just like its original version. A good option if you're trying to avoid meat, but worth the upcharge? Maaaaaaaaybe if you're feeling adventurous and want to try something new. Or if you want to avoid an upcharge and choose that as your free small entree after completing an online survey, that's an idea I'd recommend going through on. I was more disappointed with the Honey Walnut Shrimp, however. The shrimp as well as the batter that enclosed the shrimp were two different entities that I didn't think went well together here. Perhaps cooked fresh from a wok at an authentic Chinese restaurant as opposed to a heating well at Panda Express would have been a million times better, but I can safely say I wouldn't order the Honey Walnut Shrimp again. There's even an article on Mashed about why you should avoid that premium entree. I'm all for simultaneous savory and sweet, but Panda Express doesn't seem to get this right with their Honey Walnut Shrimp. Service was pretty good from Jolie, and she also provided good service as well to the other customers who came in to place an order. About the same level as all the other Panda Express locations I've been to. Definitely another plus about this fast food chain. I also want to elaborate more on parking in Cerritos Promenade. It can get pretty congested in the immediate lot around Panda Express that you may have a difficult time finding an open spot there. I'd recommend parking in the much larger lot in front of Target, but farther away from the department store. Overall, it's not a bad Panda Express location to go to. I don't know if I'll be back to this particular location since there are a few others closer to me, but just know that if you live closest to this one, you have a fairly solid spot for fast and convenient Chinese food that won't break the bank.

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Trace L.

This location gives pretty decent good amount of food. Good deal with the dodgers code. The chow mein r el dente, chicken and shrimp r very well seasoned. The veggie could use some improvement they r kinda a bit tough and hard to chew. Service was quick. Parking is kinda hard to find since it's in a crowded restaurants complex.

Michelle K.

First time at this location.. It's typically busy since it's in an area with a lot of other businesses and tight parking. My husband and I decided to get Panda Express for dinner since we were at the Target at the next lot over. It was super busy since it was during peak dinner time. There were a lot of people dining in, waiting in line to order their food, and even some who were standing by the register waiting for their online order to be completed. My husband and I got the Panda Family Meal. It comes with 2 large sides and 3 large entrees. We got the fried rice and chow mein for the sides, and ordered the orange chicken, chicken string bean and broccoli beef. The portions were huge and we had so much leftovers that we were able to pack a few lunches for the week. Service was very quick and friendly. The customer in front of us was being a little difficult and rude to the workers, so I'm glad that encounter didn't change their moods towards us. It's safe to say we will be back again!

Eunice K.

Orange chicken does not have any chicken inside a lot of the pieces it's not worth the money, it feels like I'm eating flour deep fried flours only!

OMG this Panda Express is unbelievable, I would give them zero star if I can. I've been coming to this location for a while now and today I made my decision not to come here anymore. I've ordered my regular plate and also ordered a kid's meal. The portion of the Kids meal were incredibly small, the rice didn't even come near the rim. I've ordered Kids meal many times before so it was obvious she (Caro) gave me extremely small portion. Not only that rice was so dried they must be made this last night or maybe left over. I came here at 12:00 noon on Thursday, Caro was very unkind and rude to me and others. NEVER NEVER WILL COME HERE AGAIN!

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Leslie E.

Good was ok. There was another Chinese food place in the food court that was much better, less expensive, and staff more friendly. The Panda Express staff was also friendly. The place was very clean. High standards.

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Christal P.

I noticed this location has two stars, but hopefully this review leaves a good impression. Came in and was served by Amanda. Very bubbly, energetic and welcoming. Ordered a big plate so that's three items rice and chow mein. The amount of food that is served in one box was enough to feed 2 to 3 people. Location is great restaurant was clean and service was great. Thank you, Amanda

Honey Walnut Shrimp (Top Left), Orange Chicken (Top Right), Side Fried Rice (Bottom), and Fanta Strawberry
Jennifer K.

I've never tried this location because of the usual long line, but I decided to wait, and I was so happy I did! The food all looked great! I got the plate with fried rice, orange chicken, and honey walnut shrimp and a Fanta Strawberry. They were very generous with their portions! I'm used to getting smaller portions from my other local Panda Express locations so I was surprised! The employees were super nice. I didn't catch the other girl's name, but her and the girl that worked the register, Anabel, were great! I definitely will be coming back to this location!

Supposed to be two chicken egg rolls
Debbie T.

Horrible. Ordered double pepper chicken and it was 75% onions. Then had a side of chicken egg rolls and it was just mush horrible so disappointed.

There was no message inside the cookie. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and they only gave a couple pieces or chicken and a lot of rice.

There was no message inside the fortune cookie... also kung pao chicken only had a few pieces of chicken. Disappointing.

I had to bring my own tomatoes, cropped scullions, and walnuts to add to make it better

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4 years ago

Horrible experience, ordered online all the plates were skimpy and not the right items. Food had no flavor, we will not return.

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5 years ago

My teriyaki chicken was undercooked, employee's had attitude and charged me for a plate I didn't get. Wish I could give negative stars ‍

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Panda is pretty generic but this location is clean and speedy

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5 years ago

Won't eat here anymore 1 person at a time my lunch break was almost over. Can't use a restroom nothing

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Great organization and sanitary during this pandemic. The manager was really great as well with my large to go order.

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5 years ago

Kung pao tasted very sweet. And little salty. Very dissatisfied. Kung pao shouldn't be sweet tasting smh.

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Parking can be hard to find in this shopping center. This place is clean and fast service. Good ice tea

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Meh... Horrible food, I ordered walnut shrimp, it came with 5 pieces of shrimps, is inflation kicking in like hurricane?!

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Northern Cafe

Northern Cafe

4.1
(1.1k reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

What I Ordered: Juicy Pork Dumplings ($11.99)…read morePan Fried Chinese Chives Pork Shrimp dumplings ($12.99) Wonton in Spicy Sauce ($11.50) Chicken Fried Rice ($12.99) Dry fried string bean ($13.50) Orange Chicken ($14.99) Kung Pao Shrimp ($18.99) Dan dan noodle ($13.99) Beef roll pancake ($12.99) Spring rolls ($3.50) Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba Food: The Pan Fried Chinese Chives Pork Shrimp Dumplings. I absolutely loved the crispy bottom layer because it added such a satisfying crunch to every bite. The inside stayed really juicy and flavorful with a good balance of pork, shrimp, and chives. The Juicy Pork Dumplings had soup inside, which was rich and savory. I've had soup dumplings before where the wrapper breaks apart too easily, but these held together nicely while still staying soft and delicate. The Wonton in Spicy Sauce was my personal favorite from the entire meal. The spicy sauce flavor was savory with a little sweetness. I'm typically not good with spice, so this is at a spice level that should be very manageable for everyone. I absolutely loved the spicy sauce, so I started putting it on everything. Definitely put the sauce on the chicken fried rice! The Chicken Fried Rice was a great dish to pair with everything else that we ordered. With several orders of entrees, a solid rice dish is a must order for any Chinese meal. The rice had a nice savory flavor that I enjoyed, and there was a generous amount of chicken mixed throughout the dish. I even asked the waitress if they do anything special with the fried rice because it tasted better than many other restaurants. It felt comforting and balanced compared to some of the heavier dishes. The Dry Fried String Beans were cooked perfectly with a slight crispness while still being tender. The garlic and seasoning gave them so much flavor that it honestly didn't even feel like I was eating vegetables. I do have to note that these were very much on the salty side, so if you don't like foods that are too salty, I would choose a different dish. The Orange Chicken was really crispy and juicy, which I appreciated because soggy orange chicken is always disappointing to me. The sauce had a nice citrus flavor while still keeping that classic sweet savory taste. The Spring Rolls were simple with vegetable filling on the inside with a crispy outside. I would try a different appetizer next time. The Kung Pao Shrimp was packed with flavor and had a really satisfying combination of textures. The shrimp were tender, and the peanuts added a great crunch to the dish. I thought the sauce had a really nice balance of spice and savoriness without becoming overwhelming. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Beef Roll Pancake. The pancake itself was nice and chewy throughout each bite. The sliced beef with green onions and sauce all wrapped together made every bite really flavorful and satisfying. For drinks, I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba. I really liked that the jasmine tea flavor was noticeable instead of being overly sweet like some milk teas can be. The boba had a soft chewy texture, and the drink itself paired perfectly with the spicy and savory dishes from the meal. Staff: All of the staff members were quick and friendly Ambiance: Indoor seating only. A good amount of parking in the parking lot that is shared with other shops in the plaza.

This was our first visit to the Cerritos location. I often choose restaurants based on reviews and…read moreenjoy trying new places, so I was curious to see how this one would compare. At first, I wasn't sure what to expect, but the overall experience was better than I anticipated. The seasoning was a little strong, and some dishes had a fairly familiar, standardized taste. Nothing was bad, and everything was prepared well, but I do feel a little disappointed when the authentic flavors of traditional Chinese food become less noticeable. There were four of us, and we ordered about eight or nine of their most popular dishes. My parents really enjoyed the food. I have worked in China before, so I may be a little more sensitive and particular when it comes to Chinese food. Overall, the restaurant has good reviews, the prices are reasonable, and it was a pretty good dining experience.

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Lunasia Dim Sum House

Lunasia Dim Sum House

3.6
(1.3k reviews)
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I've been eating at Lunasia since they only had a single location in San Gabriel. Since then,…read morethey've expanded all over southern California, and I think they are the best option for dim sum near Cerritos. Criticism that their dim sum dishes are expensive is valid, but I don't mind spending for their dishes because they generally serve giant, protein-filled dumplings and I enjoy that their dim sum is made to order. The other reasons that could yield a two- or three-star experience here are that service isn't great and some of their dim sum offerings, such as their xiao long bao (soup dumplings) aren't great. I also don't like that they charge you like $2 for a small container of chili oil. I do enjoy their fried offerings and their shiu mai and they're quite filling. This time, I got their mala spiced har gow and their chili won tons. Both were okay, but I don't think that I'd order them again. I understand why one could rate this as a three-star dining experience; however, it remains my local go-to option for dim sum because of their large dumpings, their made-to-order dishes, and because they're dumplings are pretty filled to the brim with meat.

The best Chinese restaurant I had recently. Super flavorful dishes and great service…read more I had: 1. Abalone chicken soup 2. House special stir cucumber 3. Lobster 4. Roasted pecking duck 5. Vegetarian's delight 6. Stir fried water spinach with jalapeno 7. Rice noodle roll with shrimp 8. French-style sauteed beef cubes with basil 9. Fried rice with dried scallop 10. Macao style egg custard 11. Sakura egg yolk buns 12. Durian soy milk pudding

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Sam Woo Cafe

Sam Woo Cafe

4.3
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This isn't your typical "roll around cart" dim sum spot but it sure was tasty! The interior was…read morevery bright, modern, and beautiful. Not to mention very clean! When you order, you'll check mark the menu they have ( with pictures might I add ! ) and they'll come pick it up and bring out your order fresh and pipin' hot. We came on a busy day with plenty of people ahead of us in line, but because of the fast service we got in surprisingly quick. Although they were busy, every time we needed something they would bring it out right away but this is not the place where they would come check on you every so often. They know what they're doing and they do it efficiently. Here is a few must try items that we all loved! - Egg Tart - Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling - Fish w/ Sausage Balls - Fried Golden Shrimp Balls Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a good dim sum spot !

Strip mall dim sum…read more I guess don't judge this place into you step in and try it. When I walked in and saw the outside I was wondering why my friends choose this place, it looked from the outside like a small shop, but when I walked in it was way bigger and authentic. Jokes on me. Ordered a bunch of dim sum dishes, everything came out quickly. They even have dessert samples in the front. In San Francisco they would never have dessert samples at a dim sum place so that was a plus for our group. Tea is around $5 a pot. Potstickers were a hit and so was the beef chow fun. Those were 5/5 The beef jook is a skip, kind of tasted runny like powder and no real flavor with weird small bits of beef that looked like bacon bits. 2/10 Other than that the dim sum was solid amd came out hot and fresh. Same with the Chinese broccoli. Skip the lemon iced tea. Tasted like it was from a packet and it was horrible. 0/10 Would definitely come back for their dim sum though.

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M's Kitchen

M's Kitchen

4.4
(231 reviews)
0.6 mi
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* NOTE: I spent 3 weeks happily eating Taiwanese food at every meal in Taipei so I am a fervent fan…read moreof the cuisine. And prefer it over many other Asian cuisines.* The reason I chose M's Kitchen over two other Taiwanese restaurants in the area? So many more vegetable dishes! And wow, am I completely grateful I did! We arrived on a Saturday evening, and the server and chef were both in the kitchen. The server came over and gave us menus before getting our drink orders. She was prompt in a very caring manner without ever seeming rushed. She had lots of suggestions as we asked questions about the menu. At some point, the chef was sitting with us, and she asked him clarifying questions for us. She even went back into the kitchen to find out which vegetables were the freshest (which I appreciated)! We ordered a cup of ginseng and goji berry chicken soup, chicken cream corn soup (with egg), ong choy with garlic, walnut shrimp, crispy tofu, and green scallion pancake. As each dish came out, it felt like different instruments in an orchestra being highlighted as they wove into the tapestry of the music. The ong choy built onto the soup, the crispy tofu onto the ong choy and soup, and so on! Until there was this grand harmony of pulsating flavors and textures! I thoroughly enjoyed each dish! I only wish I had a bigger appetite so I could eat more and faster! The server helped us to pack the leftovers. We spoke about how traditional Chinese and Taiwanese food get lost in the mix of more modern and fusion recipes and restaurants. I am also a loving fan of mom and pop dining because it reminds me of the many meals I have been gifted by the parents of friends and friends who have opened their homes and hearths to feed and nourish me in my life. I love feeling like I am visiting someone's family and sharing a meal together. This is how M's Kitchen felt for me! I am planning how many meals I can have here and who I can invite to experience the deliciousness soon! Please consider visiting! Even if you haven't tried Taiwanese food yet, this is a wonderful spot to start with!

When you want stir-fry items, you come to M's Kitchen. They have the best items. They have combo…read moreitems - where you can get dishes plus rice at a flat rate. We normally get the three plate combo, and upgrade to items we like. Fish, beef and veggies. I LOVE their satay beef. So good. with some rice? YUSSSSSSSSSSSS. They do take out as well, can call ahead. $$

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Cozy homey dining area
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109. Fried Calamari with Salt and Pepper
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