Original Panda Inn reopens in Pasadena

Original Panda Inn reopens in Pasadena after a massive makeover
The Panda Inn in Pasadena, the restaurant that preceded the quick service chain Panda Express, reopened Friday, Nov. 15 after a nearly two-year overhaul. The full service restaurant, at 3488 E Foothill Blvd., was opened 51 years ago by Andrew and Peggy Chrerng and Andrew’s father, Ming Tsai Cherng, a chef.
Original Panda Inn - which led to Panda Express chain - reopens in Pasadena
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- There are now nearly 2,500 Panda Express locations across the U.S. and 11 countries. But it all started with one location in Pasadena in 1973, the Panda Inn - which reopened Friday following renovations.
Restaurant which launched Panda Express chain reopens in Pasadena
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First look inside the reimagined Panda Inn in Pasadena
The 51-year-old flagship Panda restaurant has been transformed inside and out, and its menu has gotten a refresh as well.
Panda Inn unveils its newly renovated Pasadena flagship restaurant
Honey Walnut Shrimp, Hot & Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef: Generations of devoted foodies around Pasadena, and across the San Gabriel Valley and Southern California, have found their delicious and authentic must-order dish at the Panda Inn. The flagship restaurant celebrated 50 years in 2023, a milestone that often means exciting things are brewing.
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Panda Inn reopens at 3488 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, 91107 on November 15 and will serve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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