3 stars for 3 reasons

1. The orange chicken was crispy and somewhat fresh considering I got there 40 mins before closing. The Beijing beef was still warm and crispy.

2. The price is about average for airport food.

3. Quantity is a lot for what you pay!

Minus 2 stars for 2 reasons

1. They don’t have the food entree properly labeled so that can create confusion.

2. The lady that worked there that night was rude and not nice.

The Baseline: For a Chinese restaurant the food must be fresh, classic dishes need to be executed with skill, accompaniment sides must match with the style, and the plating must be of good presentation.

Food: The food at Panda is good to eat for quick meals. Pre-prepped food that just needs to be dished onto your box. I stick with string beans chicken, teriyaki chicken, and steamed vegetables to give my carb craving a break. Solid meal but I know I am eating a bit excess salt when I come to a Panda Express.

Service: Fast and efficient and the staff was friendly.

Ambiance: The Charger Commons is a nice shopping venue for restaurant chains. The inside and outside dining is nice at this location. Clean restaurant and restrooms.

I was craving for some Asian foods after my long flights. I chose the PLATE menu – fried rice with chicken orange and beef brocoli. It’s so affordable. The value for money is very high. I finished almost everything (look at my plate) 😆😆

Review for Panda Express at LAX (post-security, around 9 AM today)

I had a disappointing experience at the Panda Express inside LAX after security this morning around 9 AM. A female Latina staff member repeatedly insisted that foreign travelers could not simply point to the dishes they wanted, but instead had to say the names in English.

In an international airport that serves travelers from all over the world, such a demand is unnecessary and unwelcoming. Gestures are a universal way to communicate, especially when language barriers exist, and requiring spoken English in this way made the experience uncomfortable for international visitors.

It was especially surprising to see such behavior from a female employee who herself belongs to a minority group. This raises concerns about whether there are deeper issues in how foreign customers are being treated.

I strongly recommend that Panda Express review its training and service standards at airport locations to ensure all travelers feel respected and included, regardless of their language ability

The chicken teriyaki was good but the beef thing looks like my 💩 from this morning. Also it was really hard and tasted/ felt old and dry.