Panda Express Pays Tribute to Its Iconic Orange Chicken
Panda Express brings a playful twist to its anniversary celebration with an immersive Orange Chicken Kitchen experience at Panda Express SM Megamall
Panda Express celebrated Happy Orange Chicken Day by bringing fans together for a day dedicated to its most iconic and best-selling dish, a beloved favorite around the world.
Known as the Home of the Original Orange Chicken in the Philippines, Panda Express continues to satisfy cravings with its signature Original Orange Chicken, known for its bold, sweet, and tangy flavor. The Original Orange Chicken®, first introduced by Panda in 1987, revolutionized American Chinese cuisine, becoming a widespread cultural phenomenon. The crispy chicken wok-tossed in an irresistible sweet and semi-spicy orange sauce remains to delight fans and first timers alike. For many regulars, it has become the go-to order whether they're dining with family and friends or simply treating themselves to a favorite meal.
Its fiery counterpart, Hot Orange Chicken, made a ‘swicy’ comeback last July 15, turning up the flavor and spice. It’s the Orange Chicken guests crave, loaded up with 6 times more crushed chilies and scorched dried chilies. It’s a must-try for those seeking a bold new way to satisfy their Orange Chicken obsession.
This year, Panda Express brings a playful twist to its anniversary celebration with an immersive Orange Chicken Kitchen experience at Panda Express SM Megamall that puts fans’ love for Orange Chicken at front and center. The experience features an All-Out Orange concept with decorated window decals, a claw machine, and a giant takeout pail where guests can take photos. Adding to the fun was a friendly Team OG vs. Team Spicy showdown — Team OG for fans of the Original Orange Chicken and Team Spicy for those who prefer Hot Orange Chicken.
The celebration also comes with special offers for Orange Chicken lovers. Guests can enjoy 10% off with a minimum spend of ₱699 featuring Orange Chicken available at GrabFood, making it a great opportunity to share the dish with family and friends.
From everyday cravings to meals shared with the people who matter, Orange Chicken continues to be a favorite that makes any occasion a little more special. With its familiar flavor it brings to every meal, there are simply no reasons not to love Orange Chicken.
Michael Fuentes, Jollibee Foods Corporation Finance Head; Karole Santos, Panda Express Philippines Head of Marketing; Reynaldo “Kakam” Gabunada Jr., Vice President, Head Business Development, Emerging Brands Philippines; Pei Pei; Janet Herrera, Panda Express Philippines Operations Head; Agnes Mcdonald, Jollibee Group Research & Development Head; and Mildred Maagma, Jollibee Group Restaurant Systems Head
About Panda Express®
Panda Express, the largest Asian dining concept in the US, is a family-owned and operated restaurant brand founded in 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Driven by a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express is recognized as a trailblazer in American Chinese cuisine. The company has pioneered iconic dishes like The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, creating a variety of industry-first recipes. Each dish at Panda Express is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by authentic Chinese flavors and culinary principles. With over 2,500 locations across the country and a presence in 11 international countries, Panda Express continues to share American Chinese cuisine with the world.
Powered by a global family of associates, Panda Cares®, Panda's philanthropic arm, has raised more than $415 million and has dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 15 million youth, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. For more information about Panda, visit pandaexpress.com.ph, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.