Panda Express
Double up on one entrée with a Bigger Plate to feed two
Why this works
A Bowl runs about $9.30 for one entrée and a side, while a Bigger Plate is about $12.90 for three entrées and a side. Since you can pick the same entrée two or three times (for example, three scoops of Orange Chicken), one Bigger Plate split between two people beats buying two Bowls by around $6.
What you need
How to use it
- 1
Order a Bigger Plate: one side plus three entrée choices.
- 2
Choose the same entrée two or three times to double or triple up.
- 3
Split the plate between two people and add a side.
Pro tips
The half-and-half side (half fried rice, half chow mein) costs no extra and gives more variety.
Ordering online lets you see the exact upcharges for premium entrées before committing.
Kids' meal Cub Meals are another cheap option if you only need one entrée.
Premium entrées (like Honey Walnut Shrimp or Black Pepper Angus Steak) carry a per-entrée upcharge that can narrow the savings. Prices vary by location.