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So as you know, Panda Express has launched a menu item that marries together my two favorite types of cuisine: Chinese food and barbecue. The Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs are only available for a limited time, which obviously meant that I needed to go try them out RIGHTTHISVERYSECOND. I gathered my crew for the earliest possible time we could all get together (5-year-olds can have surprisingly busy schedules, you know) and we made our way over.
When we arrived at Panda Express, we realized that we were not the only ones “in the know” about this totally awesome new menu item. There were 7 people in line ahead of us! Then I looked over at the “online order” pickup area…just one incredible smart individual stood there, picking up his order (which was no doubt full of those Chinese Spare Ribs). Learn from my mistake, friends, and Order Online the next time you want to go to Panda Express. Even if you want to dine in, it will save you some time and ensure that you don’t have to watch 4 of the 7 people in front of you order exactly what you want and break out into a sweat, fearful that your culinary dreams will not be fulfilled.
I may have REALLY wanted to try those ribs. Just sayin’.
But there was no cause for concern, as Panda Express had anticipated the mad rush of people who would fall in love with this item. They had plenty of Chinese Spare Ribs on hand, and I got to place my order. It took some serious restraint to photograph them before eating them, as they smelled just as good as they looked.
The flavors were totally awesome (it’s a marinade of sesame oil, mirin, red chil bean paste, garlic and red peppers) and the meat was very tender, thanks to the 5 hour slow-cooking process.
Tim ordered the Chinese Spare Ribs, too, because OBVIOUSLY that is the item that cannot be denied on the menu right now! We got teriyaki chicken for the girls, and they liked it, but very quickly started asking to try the Chinese Spare Ribs, which honestly surprised me. And of course, they liked it, too! Even Nathan from WannaBite.com has great things to say about these yummy ribs!
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Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a $25 gift card to Panda Express so that you can treat your family to some seriously yummy food! To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me why you are excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs. Good luck! The contest ends at 11:59pm ET on April 22nd. A winner will be drawn from eligible entries (don’t forget to leave your email address so you can be contacted!). Open to residents of the United States 18 and over. Limit one entrant per household, please. Stuff Parents Need is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
Sarah L says
I like all the other food I’ve tried from them. Love spare ribs and chinese.
Thanks for the contest.
Trisha McKee says
I am excited to try the spare ribs because Panda Express is known for its excellent quality and taste and I just know these will be scrumptious!
Brian E. says
Thank You for the giveaway… we have not tried the Chinese Spare Ribs @ Panda Express as of yet, but if they taste anything like their other menu offerings, we are in for a treat !
Sand says
I’m excited to try them to see how it compares to the rest of the food they serve.
Vikki Billings says
My favorite is orange chicken but I think the spare ribs look so good, I would love to try them.
Sue Hull says
My daughter and I love Panda Express! I’ve seen the commercials of these mouth watering ribs and we can’t wait to try them. Thank you for the chance 🙂
Hadespark says
I love panda express. I usually get chow mien, orange chicken and broccoli but the ribs look delicious.
amy deeter says
never been there but the food looks real good.would love to give this place a try
Tina Reynolds says
They look so so good. I love the panda express so so good and now to add one of my favorite foods ribs yes please sign me up
Fiona N says
I am excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because I really love Panda Express food. They have so many delicious food to choose from!
Thank You for the chance
Karen says
Excited to try the new ribs! We love ribs and trying different flavors.
Kim Parrott says
I’m excited to try the spare ribs from Panda Express because it’s so hard to locally find spare ribs that are tender and flavorful
Claire says
excited to try bc panda express is delicious 🙂
Jasmine R says
oooh I love Panda Express I’m always willing to try something new, and I’m sure they’re ribs are great! 🙂
Giant Sis says
I’ve never tried Panda Express but your write-up had me drooling! I think the spare ribs sound amazing! Plus, any reason to NOT cook!
beth says
I am excited because I love spare ribs!
Marcia Goss says
I have never been to Panda Express, but my husband has and he loves it! I’m sure he would like to try the ribs.
Dawn S. says
I am very excited to try the new menu because if Panda Express is serving it, I’m sure that it is delicious! I’ve been lucky enough to try most of their menu options and to date, the Honey Walnut Shrimp is my favorite, but I’m wondering if I’ll have to change my mind after trying these ribs!
Lindsey L says
I’ve never eaten there, but my husband loves their food! The ribs look delicious though!
wen budro says
I am excited because I love Chinese BBQ pork and they stopped offering it. So, I know that I would love that menu item….yum.
Dawn Monroe says
I’m excited because I’ve never tried it and I enjoy trying new foods.
Michelle D says
I’d love to take my son to try out these at Panda Express this summer!
Donna L says
I have never been to Panda Express. I love spare ribs and I just found out I have a Panda Express in my area.
clynsg says
I would like to try them just because they sound so good!
Tammy Woodall says
I’ve never eaten at Panda Express before, but their Spare Ribs (and other Foods) look delicious.
Diana Hatch says
I’ve eaten everything at Panda Express I think and love it all! It will be fun to try a new dish!
Francine Anchondo says
I like the panda express and love to try new food.
Melissa B. says
I’m excited to try the ribs because I’m getting so tired of eating chicken at all the other fast food places.
lissa crane says
I am excited to try because I have never been to a Panda Express before! My sisters love it and brag about it, but I am yet to go! I would love to try the Chinese Spare Ribs, that is my favorite thing to order at any Chinese food restaurant.
Heather M says
you know, there’s a panda express not that far from me, but I’ve never eaten there! I seriously love ribs, so the only thing I think I won’t like about these is that it’s only there for a limited time!!
Kimberly says
I’m excited because they are putting a Panda Express up about a mile from our house. We’ve never been before, but we usually get take out for dinner on Friday nights, so I’m happy to have another option close by.
pamela j says
The chinese spareribs at Panda Express look so yummy I can’t wait to try them! Thanks!
Laura J says
Oh I would love to try these for our family! We love spare ribs, and have a Panda Express not far from us that we have actually never eaten at before. Would be a great first time to check it out and eat something we all love!!!
kathy dalton says
Im looking forward to trying Panda Express spare ribs because all their food tastes great
Sherry Conrad says
Fast, easy, convenient, affordable and hopefully delicious – what more could you ask for?
saralynns2 says
Sounds like an amazing meal 🙂 I love trying new food at Panda Express!
Josh Burnie says
I would love to try these spare ribs because I love ribs of all kind and would like to taste the flavor of these!
megan Tilley says
I am excited to try out the panda express spare ribs because they look mouth watering and I have only been to panda express once so would love to go again!
Stephanie Larison says
My whole family loves Panda Express! I’d like to go try the new ribs, they look delicious.
Laurie Emerson says
I am super excited about trying these Chinese Spare Ribs as I love the Panda Express and I know that if they are making these spare ribs then they will be the best I have ever eaten!
Jennifer Reed says
I am super excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because I have never visited this restaurant and they look really good.
Jennifer Reed says
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Birdiebee says
I am excited to try these as I love spare ribs.
Susan Smith says
I am excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because I have never had them and they sound great!
angela saver says
We love Panda Express, so I can’t wait to try their Chinese Spare Ribs! I know my family will love them!
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Lisa V. says
We hit Panda express when we go shopping (it’s right there) and we also love spare ribs. So, can’t wait to try.
Tara says
Hubby loves spare ribs…actually, he loves anything covered in BBQ sauce. I’d love to be able to take him out for a late birthday dinner!
Nancy says
I am excited to try the Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because we love Chinese food and these spare ribs sound absolutely delicious!
Kim H says
My husband is a huge fan but I have never tried!!
Danielle Marie says
i just really like spare ribs and i love chinese food. best of both worlds!
Stephanie Reed says
Very cool that you can order online, thanks for the tip! I love Panda Express and my mouth is watering over these Chinese Spare Ribs. The first Chinese dish I ever tried was sweet and sour pork, so I’m going back to my roots.
Wendy Pesce says
I am excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because I have never had them or eaten at Panda Express. They sound awesome!
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Naomie says
I’m excited because they sound delicious and my family loves ribs and Chinese food.
Danielle Wood says
I’m excited because their is a panda expresses close by aND I haven’t had the chance to try it yet
Danalee Davis says
I am excited to try because I like spare ribs, and I love Panda express. Thank you for the chance. 🙂
Jennifer W says
We just moved to within a 10-15 minute walk to a Panda Express 🙂 I love asian food and those sound delicious!
David says
I have never eaten at Panda Express, but my wife and kids eat there occasionally. I actually don’t eat out at all, but if she were to bring some of these home, I would definitely try them.
Rosanne Morrison says
They have the best most affordable Chinese food especially their Orange Chicken. Looking to trying a new menu item
Robin says
I’m a big ribs fan and would love to try these ribs.
Erica B. says
Their food is delicious so I’m sure this new item is great too.
Monique Rizzo says
I love Panda Express! Honey Walnut shrimp are my weakness!!
BILL HOFF says
We love everything Chinese and everything ribs!!
Jessie Weaver says
I am all about any kind of Chinese food. These look amazing! My kiddo loves spare ribs, too.
Cindy says
Our Panda Express just opened. We have been there twice. We like everything we ordered. My hubby would like to try their ribs.
Jennifer Dunaway says
I love ribs and can’t wait to try these.
Sue Ellison says
I’m excited to try them because I love Panda Express!
Lauren says
My family loves ribs, so we can’t wait to try these!
HS says
We love ribs and eat at Panda Express all the time, can’t wait to try this new dish!
latanya t says
My husband enjoys spare ribs and they look yummy and tasty
Elena says
I want to try it because my whole family loves spare ribs
renee says
Panda Express is one of those restaurants I’m still on the fence about. I would love to try the ribs to see if those are the deciding factor. My kids and husband like Panda Express so they would be glad if I found something there I really craved, too.
Duane Cooper says
Panda Express is one my favorite places and I love ribs so I am looking forward to trying them soon!
Cheryl says
I’m excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because they look and sound so good!
janetfaye says
I am excited to try Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because they look delicious in the picture.
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kyl neusch says
I really want to try this
Cheryl B. says
It is a new restaurant in our area. I would love to give it a try. Those ribs look delicious.
joni says
I am really excited to try their ribs because ribs is my favorite meal ever.
autumn b says
We have a panda express right by my house and I’ve been dying to try it – and what would make it even better was to have a gift card to try it!
Rebecca says
My family loves Panda Express and my husband loves prime ribs. Would be great to try something at one of our favorite fast food restaurants
christine j says
I am excited to try this because I love spare ribs. It would be nice to have something like Spare Ribs for quick nights on the go. yumm.
Merry says
I am excited to try them because they are slow cooked for 5 hours and the marinade sounds yummy!
Aaron says
I am excited because I have never eaten at Panda Express.
Rebecca Graham says
They look so good and I have never been to Panda Express before.
Colleen Maurina says
Panda Express is one of my favorite places to eat lunch and we have one nearby. I love it when they have something new on the menu and these Chinese Spare Ribs look exceptionally good!
Ashley C says
I’m excited because I LOVE everything from Panda Express!
nicole says
It’d be great to find a quick and easy place that is yummy too!!!
PuffyBiggler says
I am excited to try out the new Panda Express Chinese Spare Ribs because they sound delicious. Thanks for the giveaway!
Suzanne K says
I love Chinese and love ribs – a match/meal made in heaven!
Rachelle says
These ribs look so good! The description of the glaze sounds amazing, I can’t wait to try them. 😀 I love ribs and I love Asian BBQ.
vickie couturier says
I love chinese food and have never been to the panda express,,I would love to go try it out
Gastronomer says
Panda is my absolute fave! Cannot wait to try these ribs with my fam bam 🙂 Mmmm!
Tanya Cornelison says
I can’t wait to try them because you said they are so good! I want to see for myself. Always love Panda Express & they have my favorite tea flavor.
Tanya Cornelison
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steve weber says
I want to try those spare ribs.. wow that sounds tasty.
Janette says
I absolutely love spare ribs, and it would be super convenient to be able to get them at my Panda Express!
Anonymous says
I absolutely love spare ribs, and it would be super convenient to be able to get them at my Panda Express!
McKim says
I like Panda Express and I like spareribs – so sounds like a good combination to me!
Claire says
I’m excited to try it because ribs are my favorite kind of meat and Panda Express is always delicious!
D Schmidt says
I am excited to try them because my children adore ribs and we have not had any let alone Chinese ones in many, many months.
Deci MacKinnon says
I’m excited to try Panda Express! Haven’t been yet.
amanda rauch says
Our family loves Panda Express!! It is one of the few places that we all agree on-such a variety there is always something for everyone. Since seeing the commercials for the chinese spare ribs, our whole family has been craving these little bites of yumminess!!
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Denise S says
I want to try it because I like Chinese food and haven’t had it in awhile.
Sue Hull says
Im a big fan of chinese food, bbq ribs and Panda Express so thats why Id like to win. Thank you for the chance 🙂
Jennifer W says
After reading your post, Im thrilled at the idea of trying Panda Express. I have a super sweet & loving ( and SUPER hyper) little boy who has Autism. He’s turning 3 in August.(yay!) He loves Chinese ribs but when I am able to save $ for a treat,I always feel disappointed in the quality. We would love the opportunity to be impressed!
Susan Christy says
Everything I’ve eaten at Panda has been great and I can’t wait to see how they have improved on one of my favorite classic Chinese menu items.
Elizabeth J says
I love Panda Express and have not tried their spare ribs yet.
Brittney House says
They look juicy and their for a reasonable price.
trisha kilpatrick says
My kids and I love Panda Express. It would be a lot of fun to try the spare ribs.
Ann Fantom says
I’m excited to try Panda Express’ Chinese Spare Ribs because I like Panda Express’ food and spare ribs.
Ellie Wright says
I’m excited to try these because I’ve never eaten Chinese Spare Ribs before.
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Adrienne gordon says
My kids love the old panda express, so it will be interesting to see what changes they made.
Menda says
My hubby is a ribs fanatic, and I love Panda Express. Sounds like the perfect combination.
Sandy Klocinski says
Those ribs look delicious!
Laura says
Enterprise just got a Panda Express! Chinese food has been one of my more prominent pregnancy cravings, and these ribs look AWESOME! I’ve never tried PE, so I’d love to go!
Laura says
Also, is it weird that I immediately recognized Nathan in the video you shared from being on an episode of Extreme Couponing? I think I’ll start following his blog(s) now. If there’s two things I love, it’s food and coupons!
Lisa+Brown says
Well, my husband loves spare ribs and would be excited to try them. thanks for the chance 🙂
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ColleenMarie says
We love Panda in our house, my husband and I are both on WW and it is a good place to go where we can get WW friendly food. I would like to try the ribs because I like their size and who doesn’t like ribs especially with the summer months coming up.