Panda Express is Chinese cuisine done right! This Chinese-American fusion restaurant brings home a true taste of Asian sauces and cuisine with delicious top-tier dishes like chow mein, fried rice, and other classics. These dishes are tasty by themselves, but what sauces does Panda Express have that you can bring it all together with? There’s not only tasty rice sauces, but tons of sauces for any meal you combo.
Some of the best sauces at Panda Express are their teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, potsticker sauce, and plum sauce. But this isn’t all the sauces at Panda Express, so let’s tuck into them all!
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🌟 Panda Express Sauce Nutrition
| Panda Express Sauces | Calories | Allergies |
| Teriyaki Sauce | 70 | Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Gluten, Soybean, Corn |
| Sweet and Sour Sauce | 70 | Wheat, Soybeans |
| Chili Sauce | 10 | Corn |
| Soy Sauce | 5 | Wheat, Soybeans |
| Potsticker Sauce | 10 | Wheat, Soybeans |
| Hot Mustard Sauce | 10 | Soybeans, Mustard, Egg, Corn |
| Plum Sauce | 15 | Wheat, Soybeans |
💡 All Sauces at Panda Express
Sweet And Sour Sauce
You just can’t beat a good sweet-and-sour sauce paired with chicken. It’s pure flavor with every bite. Panda Express’s Sweet and Sour Sauce gives you that delicious experience and more. The sweetness and tanginess, with a slight fruit splash, make for a perfect dip. That blend of sugar, lemon juice concentrate, tomato paste, and soy sauce has a flavor combo that’ll deliciously coat Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Asian Grilled Chicken, and Chicken Egg Roll.
Chili Sauce
Chili sauce is one of the best-tasting classic sauces at Panda Express. The spice, the tangy, and that slight and subtle sweetness. It’s perfect with every spoonful! The authentic Szechuan taste experience is thanks to its red jalapeno peppers, chili garlic sauce, paprika extract, and spices mixture. A powerful flavor combo that’s perfect for their Eggplant Tofu, Wok-Seared Steak & Shrimp, and Savory Shrimp. You can even try some tasty chili sauce substitutes for that similar flavor.
Teriyaki Sauce
Sweet and savory deliciousness. There’s no topping that! The teriyaki sauce is one of the tastiest Panda Express sauces around. It’s packed with tasty sweetness with savory, slightly tangy, and rich umami notes. Need I say more? This comes from its balanced blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. They sure know how to thicken teriyaki sauce as the smooth glossy texture is perfect for their for their Savory Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, Black Pepper Steak, and Kung Pao Fish.
Soy Sauce
Panda Express’s sauce selection wouldn’t be complete without a great-tasting soy sauce. It’s their prized Chinese sauce with delicious umami richness for every meal they offer. It’s saltier and more savory than regular soy sauce, with very strong umami notes. A perfect blend of flavors that’s worthy of pouring on their Broccoli Beef Panda Cub Meal and Orange Chicken Panda Cub Meal.
Potsticker Sauce
Tailored perfectly for their potstickers is Panda Express’s Potsticker Sauce. A deep-fried dumpling is a must-have pairing for this light, savory, and umami-rich sauce. With a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, gochujang, and green onion, it’s the perfect dip for even some of their classics like their Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, and Asian Grilled Chicken.
Hot Mustard Sauce
If the kick from a classic mustard sauce isn’t enough, then the hot mustard sauce from Panda Express is exactly what you need! It’s one of the hottest Panda Express sauces, with a blend of ground brown mustard seed, vinegar, turmeric, and other spices. It has a sharp, spicy, and tangy flavoring that’s perfect for their Chicken Egg Roll and the Original Orange Chicken.
Plum Sauce
A tart and fruity plum blended into a delicious little sauce makes for the perfect sweet and tangy dip. Panda Express’s Plum Sauce blend of sweet plums, ginger, chili peppers, vinegar, and other spices combines tart and fruity notes for that perfect sweet-tasting sauce. This tartiness and zest just have to be paired with their Firecracker Shrimp, the Original Orange Chicken, Honey Sesame Chicken Breast, and Black Pepper Chicken. You can even use some tasty plum sauce substitutes as a quick craving solution.
🧐 FAQs
The expiration date is usually printed on the packet, but once opened, the sauce should be consumed within a few days.
Yes, you can get sauce on the side at Panda Express. They offer a variety of sauces that can be added to your dish or served on the side.
The best sauce is arguably their Soy Sauce. This sauce is a perfect blend of salty and savory flavors that complements the rice well.