Panda Express: 5-Person Family Meal (2 Large Sides + 3 Large Entrees) $30 (Online Only via Website or App)

BoastfulWren316

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Anyone ever order one of these family meals? If so, how big is each entree for the family meal - is it bigger than the standard entree for the plates or bowl?

I'm confused about how they claim the family meal feeds five, but yet you only get to choose two sides and three entrees.

A plate for one person is one side and two entrees, so by their own metric, it would take five sides and ten entrees to feed five people.

How is a family meal of 2 sides + 3 entrees equivalent to 5 sides + 10 entrees?

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scottman

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Each box is the size of a traditional Chinese takeout container. Not bad price compared to real Chinese food but I think 3 bigger plates gives you slightly more and a lot more variety for around the same regular price. There are posts about actual ounces somewhere but they also usually overscoop plates. At $30 this is a decent deal.

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Quote from scottman

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Each box is the size of a traditional Chinese takeout container. Not bad price compared to real Chinese food but I think 3 bigger plates gives you slightly more and a lot more variety for around the same regular price. There are posts about actual ounces somewhere but they also usually overscoop plates. At $30 this is a decent deal.

I agree

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Anyone ever order one of these family meals? If so, how big is each entree for the family meal - is it bigger than the standard entree for the plates or bowl?I'm confused about how they claim the family meal feeds five, but yet you only get to choose two sides and three entrees.A plate for one person is one side and two entrees, so by their own metric, it would take five sides and ten entrees to feed five people.How is a family meal of 2 sides + 3 entrees equivalent to 5 sides + 10 entrees?

If they give bowls, we all know they load it up with rice, give like 12 pieces of meat, and the rest vegetables. If it is a take out container involving meats and vegetables, they give like a small amount of meat and the rest vegetables. They are as bad as Subway when they portion out everything.

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Quote from scottman

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Each box is the size of a traditional Chinese takeout container. Not bad price compared to real Chinese food but I think 3 bigger plates gives you slightly more and a lot more variety for around the same regular price. There are posts about actual ounces somewhere but they also usually overscoop plates. At $30 this is a decent deal.

Three bigger plates are $37 (3x$12.30), and in my opinion family meal is bigger. I always have some leftovers for next day, and that never happened for 3 bigger plates (order for 2 adults and 2 children).

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Quote from LordVaako

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Three bigger plates are $37 (3x$12.30), and in my opinion family meal is bigger. I always have some leftovers for next day, and that never happened for 3 bigger plates (order for 2 adults and 2 children).

I could have sworn I saw some posts showing that 3 bigger plates had more oz by a little but now when I search I see the opposite and you are right. Probably depends how they scoop the plates though.

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Etrainimac1

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Five person family meal for $30 online or on the app with promo code "THANKSMOM"

Can be stacked with gift card deal (buy $30 gift card, get $8 bonus card)

*$34 in HI, AK, NY, and Guam. Prices may vary at certain universities, theme parks, malls, and casinos. Must apply code: THANKSMOM. Online Only. Ends 5/11/2025. Additional charge applies for premium entrées. Additional restrictions apply. Full details at pandaex.press/thanksmom

https://www.pandaexpress.com/

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Quote from BoastfulWren316

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Anyone ever order one of these family meals? If so, how big is each entree for the family meal - is it bigger than the standard entree for the plates or bowl?

I'm confused about how they claim the family meal feeds five, but yet you only get to choose two sides and three entrees.

A plate for one person is one side and two entrees, so by their own metric, it would take five sides and ten entrees to feed five people.

How is a family meal of 2 sides + 3 entrees equivalent to 5 sides + 10 entrees?

I tried to do the math on this recently and essentially each large entree is very slightly larger than 3 smalls, like think by 2-3 ounces, but you definitely get less overall sides with the family meal vs doing the 3 plates.

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Your mom will thank you for not feeding her Panda Express on Mother's day!
Take your mom somewhere nice. You only have one mom!

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their site having payment issues?

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Quote from scottman

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Each box is the size of a traditional Chinese takeout container. Not bad price compared to real Chinese food but I think 3 bigger plates gives you slightly more and a lot more variety for around the same regular price. There are posts about actual ounces somewhere but they also usually overscoop plates. At $30 this is a decent deal.

Agreed. It's a decent amount of food. It will feed five people if they are like me but if they are younger or have big appetites, this may feed only 2-3 people. For me, this would feed my wife and me for dinner and we would each get a lunch. Is it a bargain, no. Is it a reasonable deal, yes

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Quote from Etrainimac1

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Five person family meal for $30 online or on the app with promo code "THANKSMOM"Can be stacked with gift card deal (buy $30 gift card, get $8 bonus card) *$34 in HI, AK, NY, and Guam. Prices may vary at certain universities, theme parks, malls, and casinos. Must apply code: THANKSMOM. Online Only. Ends 5/11/2025. Additional charge applies for premium entrées. Additional restrictions apply. Full details at pandaex.press/thanksmomhttps://www.pandaexpress.com/

Hi there, if it's combinable, does that mean you can use the code "thanksmom" and apply the $8 promo gift card on that same order? Effectively making this deal for $22? ( $30-8). I think it's best to use the $8 promo gift card ASAP since it expires on 07/31.

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We usually get three proteins, two mixed vegetables, and we make our own steamed rice. It will feed a family of 5 with leftovers. In this economy, it's nice to be able to feed 5 people for $30.

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Quote from SunL5777

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Hi there, if it's combinable, does that mean you can use the code "thanksmom" and apply the $8 promo gift card on that same order? Effectively making this deal for $22? ( $30-8). I think it's best to use the $8 promo gift card ASAP since it expires on 07/31.

I see why not. It's a gift card and the other is a promo code.

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