Panda Express prices across the US
A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl costs $8.50 to $11.80 across 2,449 US restaurants, typically $8.70. North Carolina is the cheapest state for Panda Express and Alaska the priciest.
Basket compared: Bowl The Original Orange Chicken, Plate, Peach Lychee Flavored Refresher. Prices as of .
The scoop
Panda Express Has a $24.60 National SpreadAcross 2,448 US stores, the Panda Express basket runs from $71.80 in Gilbert, AZ, to $96.40 in Honolulu, HI. That is a 34% spread, with a national median basket of $78.10.
Honolulu Tops the Panda Express Price MapHonolulu, HI, has the priciest basket at $96.40, while its Orange Chicken Bowl is $11.80. The bowl ranges from $8.50 to $11.80 nationwide.
Three States Tie for the Bargain SpotNorth Carolina, Nevada and Ohio share the lowest state median basket at $76.50. Alaska leads the pricey states at $94.60, followed by New York at $94.30 and Hawaii at $92.65.
Travel and Mall Sites Join the Pricey PackA travel plaza site in West Covina, CA, and mall sites in Tukwila, WA, and Brea, CA, each show an $87.70 basket. They sit among Panda Express’s priciest unusual sites.
Panda Express by state, cheapest first
Each state links to its page for Panda Express, which lists every Panda Express restaurant there.
| Rank | State | Index | Typical Orange Chicken Bowl | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 98 | $8.50 | 28 |
| 2 | Florida | 98 | $8.50 | 130 |
| 3 | Louisiana | 98 | $8.50 | 17 |
| 4 | Texas | 98 | $8.50 | 322 |
| 5 | Idaho | 98 | $8.50 | 24 |
| 6 | Tennessee | 98 | $8.50 | 50 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 98 | $8.50 | 26 |
| 8 | Georgia | 98 | $8.50 | 72 |
| 9 | Alabama | 98 | $8.50 | 25 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 98 | $8.50 | 34 |
| 11 | Iowa | 98 | $8.50 | 17 |
| 12 | Indiana | 98 | $8.50 | 47 |
| 13 | Missouri | 98 | $8.50 | 43 |
| 14 | Kentucky | 98 | $8.50 | 15 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 98 | $8.50 | 5 |
| 16 | Kansas | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| 17 | Nevada | 98 | $8.50 | 71 |
| 18 | Ohio | 98 | $8.50 | 58 |
| 19 | South Carolina | 98 | $8.50 | 19 |
| 20 | New Mexico | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| 21 | Utah | 98 | $8.50 | 50 |
| 22 | Illinois | 99 | $8.60 | 117 |
| 23 | Minnesota | 99 | $8.60 | 20 |
| 24 | Virginia | 99 | $8.60 | 52 |
| 25 | Nebraska | 100 | $8.70 | 13 |
| 26 | Maryland | 100 | $8.70 | 39 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | 100 | $8.70 | 20 |
| 28 | New Jersey | 100 | $8.70 | 23 |
| 29 | Arkansas | 100 | $8.70 | 13 |
| 30 | Delaware | 100 | $8.70 | 5 |
| 31 | Montana | 100 | $8.70 | 9 |
| 32 | Puerto Rico | 100 | $8.70 | 17 |
| 33 | Arizona | 101 | $8.80 | 116 |
| 34 | Colorado | 101 | $8.80 | 59 |
| 35 | Michigan | 101 | $8.80 | 48 |
| 36 | Oregon | 103 | $9.00 | 50 |
| 37 | Washington | 105 | $9.20 | 73 |
| 38 | California | 107 | $9.50 | 594 |
| 39 | Hawaii | 119 | $10.55 | 32 |
| 40 | New York | 123 | $11.10 | 21 |
| 41 | Alaska | 124 | $11.20 | 6 |
Cheapest cities for Panda Express
| City | Index | Typical Orange Chicken Bowl | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 98 | $8.50 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | 98 | $8.50 | 5 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 98 | $8.50 | 5 |
| Orlando, FL | 98 | $8.50 | 12 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 98 | $8.50 | 13 |
| El Paso, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 12 |
| Henderson, NV | 98 | $8.50 | 9 |
| Houston, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| Columbus, OH | 98 | $8.50 | 6 |
| San Antonio, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 22 |
Priciest cities for Panda Express
| City | Index | Typical Orange Chicken Bowl | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 123 | $11.10 | 8 |
| Honolulu, HI | 116 | $10.30 | 9 |
| San Jose, CA | 109 | $9.70 | 15 |
| Riverside, CA | 108 | $9.50 | 5 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 107 | $9.50 | 6 |
| Lancaster, CA | 107 | $9.50 | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 107 | $9.50 | 25 |
| San Diego, CA | 107 | $9.40 | 19 |
| Elk Grove, CA | 106 | $9.30 | 5 |
| Stockton, CA | 106 | $9.30 | 5 |
Panda Express menu prices
- Bigger Plate
- Plate
- Family Meal
- Bowl The Original Orange Chicken
- Bowl Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Party Size Base
- The Original Orange Chicken Large
- 18-22 person Party Bundle
- 12-16 person Party Bundle
- 26-30 person Party Bundle
- The Original Orange Chicken Small
- The Original Orange Chicken Medium
- Party Size Entree The Original Orange Chicken
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Large
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Small
- Bowl Beijing Beef
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Medium
- Party Size Entree Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Bowl Super Greens
- Beijing Beef Large
- Beijing Beef Small
- Beijing Beef Medium
- Party Size Entree Beijing Beef
- Bowl Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Party Size Entree Hot Orange Chicken
- Super Greens Large
- Super Greens Medium
- Bowl Bundle The Original Orange Chicken
- Chow Mein Medium
- Chow Mein Large
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Large
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Small
- Party Size Appetizer Veggie Spring Roll (48 pcs)
- Party Size Entree Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Medium
- Veggie Spring Roll Small (2 pcs)
- Veggie Spring Roll Large (12 pcs)
- Chicken Egg Roll Large (6 pcs)
- Chicken Egg Roll Small (1 pc)
- Bowl Bundle Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Party Size Appetizer Chicken Egg Roll (24 pcs)
- Bowl Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal The Original Orange Chicken
- Bowl Bundle Beijing Beef
- Party Size Entree Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Large
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Bowl Bundle Super Greens
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Small
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Medium
- Build Your Own Plate
- Bowl Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
- Bowl Bundle Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal Beijing Beef
- Bowl Cantonese BBQ Brisket
- Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Large
- Party Size Entree Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
- Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Medium
- Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Small
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal Super Greens
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Express | Orange Chicken Bowl | $8.70 | — | — | — |
Questions people ask
- How much does a Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl cost?
- As of 2026-10-05: A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl costs $8.50 to $11.80 across 2,449 US restaurants, typically $8.70. North Carolina is the cheapest state for Panda Express and Alaska the priciest.
- Which state has the cheapest Panda Express?
- North Carolina, where the typical Panda Express basket is 2% below the US typical price (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/brands/panda-express), prices checked 2026-10-05. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.