Menu & change history
the lifetime log- 2026
Panda Express's food-court neighbor, the Burger King Whopper Bar, closed on April 21, 2026 after opening in 2009, with a Five Guys announced to take its place in the CityWalk second-floor food court.
- 2025
Panda Express added the limited-time Crispy Sesame Shrimp & Beef entree (crispy tempura shrimp and crunchy beef in a savory sesame-umami sauce) to its menu, a nationwide 'while supplies last' launch that reached the Universal CityWalk location.
- 2009
Panda Express occupies a shared, cafeteria-style quick-service food court on Universal CityWalk's second floor alongside Moe's Southwest Grill; the food court's original anchor, the world's first Burger King Whopper Bar, opened here in 2009.
That's every change on the record at Panda Express since 2009.
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Questions & answers
When did Panda Express open?
Per the documented record, Panda Express at Universal CityWalk opened on Oct 8, 2025.
What changed recently on Panda Express?
The latest documented change (documented Apr 21, 2026): Panda Express's food-court neighbor, the Burger King Whopper Bar, closed on April 21, 2026 after opening in 2009, with a Five Guys announced to take its place in the CityWalk second-floor food court.
How many changes are on record for Panda Express?
3 documented changes, dating back to 2009 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.
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