Panda Express — Restaurant in Bayonne

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of My Favorite Budget-Friendly Chinese Restaurants in the U.S.

Panda Express is one of my favorite go-to spots for delicious and affordable Chinese food in the USA. For just $15–$20, you can get a full meal with generous portions—honestly, the quantity is so big that one person might not even be able to finish it all!

The food is consistently tasty and flavorful. I’ve tried Panda Express in multiple locations, and it never disappoints. My favorite dishes include the Honey Sesame Chicken, Black Pepper Chicken, and Orange Chicken. Their fried rice and chow mein (noodles) are both excellent.

Don’t miss out on their Veg Spring Rolls and Chicken Egg Rolls—super crispy and crunchy, they’re a must-try! I’ve also tasted dishes like Kung Pao Chicken and Mushroom Chicken, but I’d highly recommend the Black Pepper Chicken if you prefer something more balanced and mildly spiced (not overly sweet).

The Honey Sesame Chicken is on the sweeter side, but it pairs really well with noodles or rice. You can always customize the flavor with their hot chili sauce or sweet & sour sauce—both are great additions!

Overall, great food with great quality and quantity. The staff has always been friendly and efficient in my experience....

Social distancing efforts in place? Nope. Perhaps capacity limiting efforts? Nope. Surely contactless pickup would be an option? Nope. How about just a separate pickup location for pickup orders? Nope. Nope. Nope. My experience... Ordered online for pickup. Confirmation said order would be ready in 15 minutes. Arrived at store expecting order to be ready as per the confirmation email but, much to my dismay, it was not. 30 additional minutes later I finally had my order but not without also noticing the lack of any social distancing efforts or even limiting the amount of customers inside at one time. The place was so crowded, even though they weren't allowing "eat in" dining, that I thought about just leaving and cancelling the order. Definitely a management issue at this location and allowing the place to be so overcrowded is a danger to both the customers and staff during these times. We all need to do our part during this pandemic and Panda Express in Bayonne has failed both the public and their employees miserably. I won't make the same mistake of ordering for pickup from this...

Had an amazing experience at this location tonight. After a long, exhausting day, I arrived around 20 minutes before closing, fully expecting the usual rushed or dismissive service that many places give so late at night. However, the staff here treated me with kindness and professionalism—it made my night.

Instead of making me feel like an inconvenience, they welcomed me with a smile and ensured I got a fresh, hot meal without any hesitation. The food was just as good as always, and their positive attitude stood out, especially compared to other restaurants in the area that tend to be less accommodating near closing time.

It’s rare to find a place where the employees care about the customer experience, no matter the time of day. I left feeling satisfied with my meal but also grateful for the friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this location to others. Huge thanks to the team for ending my stressful day on such a...