Panda Express Beijing Beef

There's nothing quite like a good beef entrée.  This is especially true of Chinese or pseudo-Chinese food.  Enter Panda Express' Beijing beef.


Beijing Beef is a spicy concoction on the Panda Express.  Notice I said SPICY, not HOT.  It won't set your mouth on fire, which was kind of disappointing, considering my tendency to lean toward such foods.  The taste, however, was quite nice.  There are peppers and onion in there, which don't seem to do much for the flavor, but definitely give the dish a better aesthetic.


The major player here is the beef.  It's deep-fried, which was a pleasant surprise.  It's crunchy, giving the dish a nice texture.  As mentioned before, the taste isn't bad.  It more than does it's job of carrying whatever side you pair it with.

Finally, the portion size is pretty good for the price.  I got the bowl, which is what passes for "small", and felt like I was eating for an eternity, far from a bad thing.  It felt like I truly got like I got $6.60 worth of food.  In a world where restaurants seem to be downsizing their meals, it's nice to feel like you're not being ripped off.

In the end, the Beijing Beef is a solid entrée.  Sure, it could have been hotter, but that's the only real complain I had.  Try it.  It's something you'll likely go back to each visit to Panda Express.  That's good enough to make it Better Than Crack.

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