Panda Express is a fast-casual American restaurant chain specializing in American-style Chinese cuisine, founded in 1983 as part of the Panda Restaurant Group. Growing out of the family’s original Panda Inn restaurant, it has expanded to more than 2,200 locations worldwide in malls, airports, campuses, military bases, and standalone sites. Known for its fresh, wok-cooked dishes—especially its signature Orange Chicken—Panda Express focuses on delivering quick, accessible, and affordable meals ins