"The restroom was beautiful, the food was delicious, and there were excellent vegan and vegetarian options. On the downside, it was a bit noisy inside and the wait took a little longer than expected, but it didn’t really bother me."
I arrived shortly after 11 AM (they open at 10:30) and found all the chairs stacked on the tables. A staff member informed me that they were busy fulfilling a large online catering order and would assist the customers waiting in the lobby afterward. He mentioned it would only take about 10 minutes. I didn’t mind the wait since I was excited to try their new Beyond Meat orange chicken. However, my wait ended up being around 30 to 40 minutes. When I finally got to place my order, I was told that the Beyond Meat orange chicken wouldn’t be available until FRIDAY, despite being prominently advertised nationwide, featured on their website for online orders, and highlighted in every in-store promot...
I arrived at Panda Express shortly after 11 a.m., about half an hour after they opened, only to find all the chairs stacked on the tables. A staff member explained they were busy fulfilling a large online order before attending to customers in the lobby. He estimated a 10-minute wait, so I was willing to wait to try their new Beyond Meat orange chicken. However, after waiting 30 to 40 minutes, when I finally got to place my order, I was told the orange chicken wouldn't be available until Friday, despite it being advertised nationwide, featured on their website for online orders, and promoted in-store.
The service was quick, and the food was excellent. The flavors and quality exceeded what I've experienced at other Panda Express locations and comparable fast-casual Asian restaurants. I highly recommend the Beijing beef and teriyaki chicken. The only drawback was the cleanliness of the restaurant. The soda fountain area was messy with spills, the floors were sticky, and the tables appeared somewhat unclean. We visited in the early afternoon, after the lunch rush, so maybe they were still catching up on cleaning.
We took a drive from the city, and it was definitely worth it. Rocky at the Maple Grove location is incredibly kind and genuine. It's not often that you walk into a restaurant and are greeted with a warm smile, asked how they can assist you, and sincerely asked about your day. He is a dedicated employee and an outstanding person. I was really impressed by both the food and the service, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you, Rocky, for everything you do to brighten our day. You are truly appreciated!
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Every time I visit the city, I make it a point to stop by and enjoy my favorite dishes. I typically order the Chicken Teriyaki with white rice, a side of Beijing Beef, and Sweetfire Chicken Breast with fried rice, along with another side of Beijing Beef. I also love to get a few orders of crab rangoon to dip in sweet and sour sauce. As always, the food was fantastic, and the staff was extremely courteous.
Whenever I'm in town, I stick to my go-to dishes. I always get the Chicken Teriyaki paired with white rice and a side of Beijing Beef, along with the Sweetfire Chicken Breast, which comes with roasted rice and another side of Beijing Beef. I also love the Crab Rangoon served with their tasty sweet and tangy dipping sauce. The food was excellent, just like I remembered, and the staff was very polite.
The staff should have informed us that the fried rice needed to be freshly prepared, but instead, we were served burnt leftovers from the bottom of the pan. On top of that, the teriyaki chicken came without any teriyaki sauce. Compared to other locations, especially in Maple Grove, this restaurant was a big letdown. I'm very disappointed!
I really enjoy the food at Panda Express! However, this particular location falls short. The staff often come across as grumpy and seem frustrated with customers. They frequently run out of items on the menu, so be prepared to wait 10 to 20 minutes for your order to be prepared each time you visit. It also appears they are understaffed.
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The restrooms were clean, the food was delicious, and there were fantastic options for both vegans and vegetarians. On the downside, the noise level inside was quite high, and the wait was a bit longer than I anticipated, but it didn’t really bother me too much.
The restroom was beautiful, the food was delicious, and there were excellent vegan and vegetarian options. On the downside, it was a bit noisy inside and the wait took a little longer than expected, but it didn’t really bother me.
