Panda Express prices across the US
A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl costs $8.50 to $11.80 across 2,450 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, Bigger Plate, Family Meal. 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 | Texas | 98 | $8.50 | 321 |
| 3 | South Carolina | 98 | $8.50 | 19 |
| 4 | Florida | 98 | $8.50 | 131 |
| 5 | Ohio | 98 | $8.50 | 58 |
| 6 | Georgia | 98 | $8.50 | 72 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 98 | $8.50 | 50 |
| 8 | Alabama | 98 | $8.50 | 25 |
| 9 | Louisiana | 98 | $8.50 | 17 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 98 | $8.50 | 26 |
| 11 | Missouri | 98 | $8.50 | 43 |
| 12 | Indiana | 98 | $8.50 | 47 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 98 | $8.50 | 15 |
| 14 | Kansas | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 98 | $8.50 | 5 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 98 | $8.50 | 35 |
| 17 | Idaho | 98 | $8.50 | 24 |
| 18 | Nevada | 98 | $8.50 | 71 |
| 19 | Utah | 98 | $8.50 | 50 |
| 20 | Iowa | 98 | $8.50 | 17 |
| 21 | New Mexico | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| 22 | Maryland | 100 | $8.70 | 39 |
| 23 | Virginia | 100 | $8.60 | 52 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | 100 | $8.70 | 20 |
| 25 | Minnesota | 100 | $8.60 | 20 |
| 26 | Illinois | 100 | $8.65 | 116 |
| 27 | New Jersey | 100 | $8.70 | 23 |
| 28 | Montana | 100 | $8.70 | 9 |
| 29 | Arkansas | 100 | $8.70 | 13 |
| 30 | Nebraska | 100 | $8.70 | 13 |
| 31 | Delaware | 100 | $8.70 | 5 |
| 32 | Puerto Rico | 100 | $8.70 | 17 |
| 33 | Michigan | 102 | $8.80 | 48 |
| 34 | Colorado | 102 | $8.80 | 59 |
| 35 | Arizona | 102 | $8.80 | 116 |
| 36 | Oregon | 102 | $9.00 | 50 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | 104 | $9.10 | 5 |
| 38 | Washington | 106 | $9.20 | 73 |
| 39 | California | 108 | $9.50 | 594 |
| 40 | Hawaii | 119 | $10.55 | 32 |
| 41 | New York | 121 | $11.10 | 21 |
| 42 | Alaska | 121 | $11.20 | 6 |
Cheapest cities for Panda Express
| City | Index | Typical Orange Chicken Bowl | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 22 |
| Arlington, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 5 |
| Orlando, FL | 98 | $8.50 | 12 |
| Houston, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 23 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 14 |
| El Paso, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 12 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 98 | $8.50 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | 98 | $8.50 | 11 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 98 | $8.50 | 8 |
| Tulsa, OK | 98 | $8.50 | 6 |
Priciest cities for Panda Express
| City | Index | Typical Orange Chicken Bowl | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 121 | $11.10 | 8 |
| Honolulu, HI | 118 | $10.30 | 9 |
| San Francisco, CA | 114 | $10.00 | 5 |
| San Jose, CA | 110 | $9.70 | 15 |
| Riverside, CA | 108 | $9.50 | 5 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 108 | $9.50 | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | 108 | $9.40 | 19 |
| Lancaster, CA | 108 | $9.50 | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 108 | $9.50 | 25 |
| Roseville, CA | 106 | $9.30 | 5 |
Panda Express menu prices
- Bigger Plate
- Plate
- Bowl The Original Orange Chicken
- Family Meal
- Bowl Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Party Size Base
- The Original Orange Chicken Large
- The Original Orange Chicken Small
- Bowl Super Greens
- Bowl Beijing Beef
- Bowl Honey Walnut Shrimp
- 18-22 person Party Bundle
- 12-16 person Party Bundle
- 26-30 person Party Bundle
- The Original Orange Chicken Medium
- Party Size Entree The Original Orange Chicken
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Large
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Small
- Beijing Beef Large
- Beijing Beef Small
- Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Medium
- Party Size Entree Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Large
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Small
- Beijing Beef Medium
- Party Size Entree Beijing Beef
- Party Size Entree Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Super Greens Large
- Super Greens Medium
- Honey Walnut Shrimp Medium
- Chow Mein Medium
- Chow Mein Large
- Party Size Appetizer Veggie Spring Roll (48 pcs)
- Veggie Spring Roll Small (2 pcs)
- Veggie Spring Roll Large (12 pcs)
- Party Size Entree Hot Orange Chicken
- Chicken Egg Roll Large (6 pcs)
- Chicken Egg Roll Small (1 pc)
- Party Size Appetizer Chicken Egg Roll (24 pcs)
- Bowl Bundle The Original Orange Chicken
- Bowl Cantonese BBQ Brisket
- Bowl Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Bowl Bundle Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Bowl Bundle Super Greens
- Bowl Bundle Beijing Beef
- Bowl Bundle Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal The Original Orange Chicken
- Party Size Appetizer Cream Cheese Rangoon (48 pcs)
- Party Size Entree Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Cream Cheese Rangoon Large (12 pcs)
- Cream Cheese Rangoon Small (3 pcs)
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Large
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Small
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Medium
- Party Size Entree Cantonese BBQ Brisket
- Bowl Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal Black Pepper Sirloin Steak
- Build Your Own Panda Cub Meal Beijing Beef
- Build Your Own Plate
- 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 2,450 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.