Panda Express — Restaurant in State College

I frequented this location last year while on campus, as it was one of my favorite spots to eat. The staff were always super friendly and the food was as warm as you could expect from a restaurant of this type. However, upon returning to campus this fall, I noticed a drop in quality, both in service an in product. First the food, the Shanghai steak had always been a favorite of mine, it had great flavor and was well worth the extra money you pay to get it. However, the recipe has been changed, the sauce is now pretty one note and lacks the depth of flavor that it previously had. Next the service, the staff were quiet friendly besides the manager, she was rather rude and never said a word to me as I paid for my order at the register. I was caught off guard as this is not the norm. The male manager there is super friendly and I patronize this location partly because of the positive experience I have there. After this experience, my taste for this restaurant has...

First time experience at a Panda express and was not disappointing. The egg-chicken wrap for lunch was so tasty that I didn't even notice that it finished in a jiffy. I had a 3 entree bowl with rice and noodles and was filling. Although I didn't like the overly put sauce that gives a sweet taste to the entrees, those were still good. The fried rice was so tastier than the noodles. Overall experience is good and the place was not too crowded (probably because it was a semester break). Regular college dining hall ambiance and appreciable service too. Don't forget to check the fortune cookies (one of the best parts of...

There is something for everyone at Panda Express. Personally I go for the less oily steamed white rice and I like pretty much all of their sides, especially the kung pao chicken (ask for chili sauce if you want more spice). The on-campus location is usually busy, but the staff do a great job moving the line a long. I really hate the small cup of water they give you. They will gladly give you a second one, but I think a self serve water cooler would be...