Panda Express Appetizers: Small Bites, Prices and Calories
A small starter can change a Panda Express meal. It adds crunch before your main dish, and it is easy to share. Start with the Panda Express menu on the homepage for the full range, then pick a starter here. This guide covers only four appetizers, with the portion, price guide and calories for each one.
Prices are a guide only. Panda Express publishes no national price list, so the price at your local store can differ. As a rough guide, a small appetizer order is about $2.00 for 1 roll or 3 pieces, and about $3.50 for 2 rolls or 6 pieces. Always check the menu at your store before you order, because prices vary by location.
Chicken Egg Roll
The Chicken Egg Roll is a warm, crisp roll with a savoury filling of chicken, cabbage, carrots and green onions in a crispy wonton wrapper. It is a good choice if you want meat and crunch in one small bite, beside a Bowl or on its own.
One roll (2.75 oz) has 200 calories and 6 g of protein. A small order of 1 roll is about $2.00, while 2 rolls are about $3.50. The allergens listed for this roll are wheat and soy, so check the store allergen guide if either one matters to you.
Chicken Potsticker
The Chicken Potsticker is a pan-seared dumpling with a soft top, a crisp base and a filling of chicken, cabbage and onion. It tastes lighter than a deep-fried roll, and it is easy to share.
Three pieces (3.3 oz) have 160 calories and 6 g of protein. That makes it the lowest-calorie starter in this guide. A small order of 3 pieces is about $2.00, while 6 pieces are about $3.50. Potsticker sauce is served with it, at 10 calories per packet, so add that amount if you use a full packet.
Cream Cheese Rangoon
The Cream Cheese Rangoon is a crisp wonton filled with cream cheese and green onions. Three pieces (2.4 oz) have 190 calories and 5 g of protein. It is served with sweet and sour sauce, at 70 calories per packet. A small order of 3 pieces is about $2.00, while 6 pieces are about $3.50. For a fuller look at this starter, read our Panda Express Crab Rangoon guide.
Vegetable Spring Roll
The Vegetable Spring Roll is the vegetable choice here. Inside its crispy wrapper are cabbage, celery, carrots, green onions and Chinese noodles. It has a light, fresh crunch, and it pairs well with a rice side or a simple chicken entrée.
Two rolls (3.5 oz) have 240 calories and 4 g of protein. Remember, that 240 calories is for 2 rolls, not for one roll. A small order is about $2.00, while a larger order is about $3.50. If you want more detail on rice, noodles and other bases, see our Panda Express Sides guide.
Which appetizer should you choose?
Start with calories if you want the lightest bite. Chicken Potsticker leads here, at 160 calories for 3 pieces. Choose the Chicken Egg Roll if you want chicken and crunch in one roll. Choose the Vegetable Spring Roll if you want a vegetable filling. Choose Cream Cheese Rangoon if you want a rich, creamy bite with a sweet dip. For a full meal, pair any starter with a Bowl or Plate, and check the Panda Express Nutrition page for the full nutrition details before you order.
Hot and Sour Soup is also an add-on at select stores only, so ask at your local store if you want it. For a sweet finish, the Apple Pie Roll is a dessert at participating stores, at about 150 calories. For store menus and ordering, visit the official Panda Express website.
