Panda Express Guides
3 insider guides from real Panda Express workers.
Panda Express is the largest Asian-segment restaurant chain in the United States. Unlike burger joints, Panda Express relies on highly skilled Wok Chefs cooking in large batches. Read our guides on wok maintenance, batch cooking flow, and how they handle leftover food safely.
Panda Express Steam Table: How 'Calling Food' Works
Panda Express doesn't use digital screens for their wok chefs. Front-of-house staff call batch sizes verbally to keep the steam table stocked.
How Dangerous is the Wok Chef Job at Panda Express?
An inside look at the physical toll, extreme heat, grease burns, and the strict Wok Test required to become a Wok Chef at Panda Express.
What Happens to Leftover Panda Express Food at Closing?
Ever wonder what happens to all that leftover Orange Chicken at closing? Learn about the Waste Log, the no take-home rule, and the Panda Cares donation program.