Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket Returns to Universal CityWalk and Nationwide
The viral Cantonese BBQ Brisket is officially back at Panda Express starting Sept 1, including the Universal CityWalk Orlando resort location.
Theme park foodies and resort guests have something big to celebrate heading into Labor Day weekend. Panda Express has officially announced the return of its viral hit dish: Cantonese BBQ Brisket. This first appeared at Panda Express locations nationwide around Memorial Day Weekend earlier this year as a limited-time menu item. It has returned for anotehr limited time run.
Whether you’re taking a break from riding coasters at Universal Islands of Adventure or fueled up for an evening out, you can catch this fan-favorite option right on property at the Universal CityWalk Orlando Panda Express location. Beginning tomorrow, September 1, the limited-time offering returns to menus and woks nationwide to help keep barbecue season going just a bit longer.
Cantonese BBQ Brisket at Panda Express: A Fusion of Two Iconic BBQ Traditions
This menu item brings together classic American barbecue comfort and vibrant Cantonese flavors. The premium beef brisket is slow-cooked until tender, hand-cut into thick bite-sized portions, flame-seared in the wok, and coated in an original Char Siu-style BBQ sauce. The end result is a smoky, sweet, and savory crossover that earned massive buzz during its initial run earlier this season.
“Fan excitement for Cantonese BBQ Brisket was immediate and undeniable. From serving more than 5 million scoops to becoming one of our most talked-about limited-time offerings, the response proved that when we push the boundaries of American Chinese flavor, we can create new cultural fusions that resonate with guests across the country,” said Evelyn Wah, vice president of brand innovation at Panda Express. “Its return celebrates the incredible response we saw this summer and brings back the craveable, high-protein flavors that made it such a standout.”
High-Protein Fuel for Long Park Days
Walking miles around theme parks requires real energy, and this dish delivers. Packing 44 grams of protein per serving, it stands as Panda Express’ highest-protein dish to date, making it an easy option for guests looking to maximize protein without missing out on rich, wok-fired flavor.
If you are grabbing lunch or dinner at Universal CityWalk Orlando, the Panda Express Culinary Innovation team suggests a few tasty ways to build your meal:
- The Ultimate Summer Cool-Down Combo: Pair it with Orange Chicken over Chow Mein or Super Greens, washed down with the Strawberry Dragonfruit Panda Crafted Beverage.
- The High-Protein Power Meal: Combine it with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and a Super Greens base to pack in 86 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber.
Be sure to stop by Panda Express at Universal CityWalk Orlando starting September 1 to sample it before it disappears from the menu again!
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