




Panda Express - Kapaa (Kuhio Hwy)
About
Fast Flavors on the Garden Isle
Located right along the bustling Kuhio Highway corridor, this Kapaa stop serves as a reliable go-to for those navigating the eastern coastline of Kauai. Whether you are heading north toward the cliffs of Princeville or south toward the airport, the kitchen moves with a rhythmic efficiency that caters to the island's transient traffic flow.
The Signature Wok-Fired Experience
The scent of ginger and caramelized soy sauce greets you the moment you walk through the doors. This location specializes in the familiar, high-heat cooking techniques that define the brand, with the Original Orange Chicken remaining the undisputed anchor of the menu. You can hear the constant clatter of metal ladles against rounded woks, a signature sound that underscores the fast-paced nature of the dining room.
A Practical Stop in Kapaa
The interior offers a bright, utilitarian space designed for quick refueling rather than lingering. It attracts a mix of local residents grabbing a convenient lunch and visitors seeking a predictable, standardized meal amidst the more adventurous culinary landscape of the island. Be prepared for the parking lot; it can get quite congested during peak lunch hours as it shares space with other local businesses, so tucking your vehicle away requires a bit of patience.
It is the kind of place where you know exactly what you are getting, from the crunch of the steamed broccoli to the sweetness of the honey walnut shrimp. It provides a straightforward, no-nonsense dining solution when you need a hot meal without the wait times found at sit-down eateries along the Royal Coconut Coast.
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Location
4-831 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746-1578
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Showing 10 of 84 community reviewsLee RuckerGoogle Maps
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A lot of food served at the speedy pace and it is a great stop on the way to the airport
Valanka FernandesGoogle Maps
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We visited the store while on vacation and after visiting the lydgate beach. They were quick in making the entree within 5 minutes. We ordered bigger plate of chowmein, fried rice, Beijing beef, black pepper chicken with watermelon mango refresher. The prices in Hawaii are definitely more than other states for same chain.
Jasmine JohnsonGoogle Maps
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Busy Panda express at dinner time. We ordered two, 2-entree dinners. Walnut shrimp, orange chicken, and all chow mein, along with mushroom chicken, teriyaki chicken, and all super greens. On the 1st meal, all items were ready to eat upon ordering them. We had to ask for this dinner because they filled it but held it with the other order that was waiting for super greens and teriyaki chicken. They were out of super greens and teriyaki chicken when I ordered my entree selections. The super greens were ready in about 7 minutes, and the teriyaki chicken took 15 minutes longer. I really wanted the teriyaki chicken, so I decided to wait for it. After about 10 min, I asked for my super greens and mushroom chicken since they had already put that in my eating container, and I wanted to enjoy it while it was still warm. When I got my teriyaki chicken, the 2 pieces I received had a lot of visceral fat in them, so they were a bit too fatty and chewy for my taste. We'll probably return and hopefully not run into this issue with the longer wait time for the teriyaki chicken.
Adam RyanGoogle Maps
Recently
This is the most consistently understaffed Panda Express I have ever been to. There is only ever three employees in the entire restaurant. One cooking, one helping customers, and one in the back doing god knows What. There can be 10 people in line, and just one person helping customers. I used to go here pretty regularly, I don't even bother with it anymore. I know I'm going to be waiting at least 15 minutes before anyone can wait on me. I would not recommend to anyone. I'd rather drive to Lihue to get Chinese.
Mario SchmitzGoogle Maps
Recently
You gotta taste these Honey Walnut Shrimps, they are outstanding!
PNGoogle Maps
Recently
It’s a Panda Express. The service was good. One of our party members thought the Apple Pie Roll was amazing so we went back a couple more times to get him those. My husband and I personally thought the powdered sugar made it too sweet. Note that the cashier mentioned this is only a limited time item so if you want it, now is your time.
Timber LynnGoogle Maps
Recently
If you come here bring your own fortune and cream cheese. My visit to Panda Express Kauai today was horrible and I will tell you why. First of all they didn’t have my number one choice of Dr Pepper but that’s ok so I went to root beer ALSO GONE. So as I was slurping my watery orange fizz I grabbed my Rangoon’s and ONE OF THEM HAS NO CREAM CHEESE. At this time I was thinking “nothing could be worse” but as I was finishing up my meal my friend turns to me and HER FORTUNE COOKIE HAD NO FORTUNE. So ya excuse my 3rd grade grammar.
Maira ShahzadGoogle Maps
Recently
My dinner from panda express was extremely disappointing to say the least. I ordered the two basic items (chow mein and egg fried rice) that are impossible to get wrong. Both items were dry and lacked ANY seasoning. There was no flavor at all, you couldn't even taste salt or Soy sauce. It was bland. I do not recommend this :(
Fran HopkinsGoogle Maps
Recently
While it was good, the variety of entrees has been reduced due to the pandemic. I was they could bring Sweetfire Chicken Breast and some of the other favorites. Service was very polite and professional.
Michael LewisGoogle Maps
Recently
To be fair this Panda Express is in Kauai. They weren't very busy but it seems like we stood there for 10 minutes or more waiting for someone to take our order. You will find it a little more expensive than those in the lower 48, but I guess it's worth it. They were very accommodating and very polite.
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