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Panda Express - Reviews

3519 California St, 94118 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
99

Reviews

63.6%

Satisfaction

29

negative

7

neutral

63

positive

What people say about Panda Express

Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Himal S.
Review date: 09/11/2025
2
Rude Staff and Long Wait
My experience at the restaurant was marked by rude staff. I was left waiting for 15-20 minutes without anyone approaching me to take my food order.
  • rude staff2
  • waiting time2
  • food order2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Lyle S.
Review date: 07/27/2025
7
Consistent Food, Variable Service
I've visited this location twice and have been to other locations more than 10 times. The food is consistently good. However, the service can depend on the specific location. I've noticed staffing issues, which seems to be a common problem with restaurants these days.
  • food8
  • service6
  • staffing issues4
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Viacheslav
Review date: 07/13/2025
2
Disorganized and unprofessional service
My experience at this restaurant was disorganized and unprofessional. There was zero customer orientation, and they had no idea where any order was. I won't be coming back.
  • customer orientation1
  • order status1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Tom P.
Review date: 02/10/2025
9
Great Beef, Excellent Service!
My experience at the restaurant was positive. I ordered the super green Beijing beef, and while there was a slight wait time of 10 minutes, the staff member at the counter was very accommodating. He offered me a free small drink while I waited, which was a nice gesture. The food and service were both excellent, as reflected in the high ratings for both.
  • super green Beijing beef9
  • wait time6
  • free small drink10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
YNA
Review date: 09/03/2024
8
Panda Express: A Delightful Takeout Option
I embarked on a culinary journey with my brother today and opted for Panda Express takeout as Super Duper Burgers lacked dining. We enjoyed their savory fried rice with chicken right outside the Super Duper Area. Mixing it up made for a delightful meal experience! 🍔🍚 Price-wise, Panda Express always hits the spot!
  • fried rice with chicken9
  • Price10
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Emanuel B.
Review date: 08/27/2024
6
Good Food, Small Portions
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was good, but the serving staff was stingy, giving really small portions for a big plate. The service was rated a 1, while food received a 4, and atmosphere a 2.
  • food7
  • serving staff2
  • small portions3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Nicholas H.
Review date: 07/20/2024
10
Incredible Service and Great Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, largely due to the incredible service provided by Phuy (I think that was her name). She made me feel great about coming here! The food and atmosphere were also rated a perfect 5, contributing to an overall excellent dining experience.
  • service10
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Alberto A.
Review date: 07/20/2024
9
Fast, Friendly, and Tasty!
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. I was served as quickly as possible, always with dishes made to order 🫡. The staff was friendly, and the food was tasty. The place was also clean.
  • service speed9
  • dishes to order9
  • friendly staff9
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Hongtao B.
Review date: 07/07/2024
2
Misleading Google Maps Info
I was planning a dine-in experience with my whole family, but upon arrival, I discovered that the restaurant does not actually have tables for dine-in, despite what was indicated on Google Maps. This meant I had to drive somewhere else with my entire family, which was a significant inconvenience.
  • dine in1
  • Google map2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Laurence S.
Review date: 06/01/2024
6
Disappointing Food, Great Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. While the service was excellent and the staff were incredibly friendly, the food quality was quite disappointing. The offerings had very little nutritional value, with heavily battered, fried, and sauced meat and vegetables that lacked substantial food underneath. It felt more like a snack than a meal. The atmosphere was pleasant, rated a 4 out of 5, and the price per person was reasonable at $10–20.
  • Chinese fast food5
  • friendly service10
  • atmosphere8
  • nutritional value2
  • battered, fried, sauced2
  • actual food2

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