Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies.
The popular Chinese-American fast food chain will hold a ribbon-cutting event at the Carmichael restaurant this week, Panda Express said in a Facebook post.
The first 88 customers could get a chance to “score an exclusive Panda Express T-shirt,” according to the post.
“Don’t miss out,” Panda Express told customers. “Good fortune awaits!”
The Carmichael Panda Express is the chain’s 20th location in the Sacramento area.
Here’s what to know:
Panda Express was founded by Andrew Cherng, Peggy Cherng and Ming Tsai Cherng more than 40 years ago in Glendale, according to the restaurant chain’s website.
Panda Express specializes in a “fresh, flavorful combination of Chinese regional cuisine and technique with bold American tastes,” the website said.
“We’ve been elevating ingredients behind the scenes and are committed to continually improving our dishes; like reducing sodium and sugars every year,” said Panda’s Express’ parent company, Panda Restaurant Group.
The chain operates more than 2,300 locations, majority in the United States, according to its website.
Explore the location of Panda Express at 4798 Manzanita Ave.in Carmichael, California.
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Panda Express’ newest Sacramento-area location is at 4798 Manzanita Ave., Pad A, in Carmichael near the intersection of Winding Way and Manzanita Avenue.
The space is near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store and Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza, with In and Out Market liquor store across the street.
Panda Express will celebrate its grand opening in Carmichael on Thursday, April 10, at 9 a.m., the restaurant said on the Facebook post.
Panda Express said its chefs cook food in small batches in woks over an open flame to achieve “wok hei,” which the chain defines as the pinnacle of aroma, smoke and flavor.
The menu features bowls, plates and balanced protein plates, with bigger plates for larger appetites. Each option includes at least one entree and one side dish.
Customers can choose from 12 entrees, including orange chicken, broccoli beef and honey walnut shrimp.
Appetizers include chicken egg rolls and veggie spring rolls, while side dishes range from white steamed rice and fried rice to chow mein and a super greens blend of broccoli and other vegetables.
Drink options include fountain drinks, sparkling water, juice and Powerade energy drinks.
Panda Express has one option for dessert: apple pie rolls, a play on a classic American dessert.
Food prices range from $9.30 for a bowl with one side and one entree to a five-person family meal with two large sides and three large entrees that begins at $35.
Drink prices range from $2.20 for a small fountain drink to $3.10 for a 16-ounce Monster Energy drink.
Panda Express is open for dine-in, takeout, delivery and mobile order pickup at 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
As of Wednesday, there were 20 Panda Express Locations in the Sacramento area. Here’s where to find them:
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM.