"Possibly better known for a fast-food restaurant chain worth billions, the owners of Panda Express closed East Pasadena’s Panda Inn, the original inspiration for the fast-food spot, for an interior refresh in 2023. This version of Panda Inn honors the Cherng family’s journey with a stunning new dining room, sushi bar, a renovated outdoor patio, and a private dining area. The new dishes hail from Yangzhou chefs with shrimp and lobster wontons, Panda Beef in an orange peel sauce, chargrilled beef short ribs, honey walnut shrimp, and lobster crispy noodles." - Mona Holmes
Dylan James Ho
