Panda Innovation Kitchen
Panda Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena has stuff you won't find in regular Panda Express locations, like the scallion pancake burrito and more. We tried the limited time wagyu dumplings, which came with Fly By Jing sauce, plus the walnut shrimp and kale stir-fry. If you're tired of the usual Panda menu, this spot's worth checking out.
Go here if
- →You want limited-edition Panda items you can't get anywhere else
- →You're a Panda Express fan who wants something new
- →You want creative Chinese-American fusion at a fair price
Skip it if
- —You want authentic regional Chinese cuisine
- —You're not a fan of the Panda Express brand
The basics
- Address
- 3867 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Price
- $ · about $10–20 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Chinese
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