EXPERIENCE PANDAMONIUMTM 1,500 PANDAS & GROWING. EXPERIENCE PANDAMONIUMTM Media Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thien Ho (626) 372-8478, [email protected] September 24, 2012 Stephen Gregg (949) 261-2216, [email protected] PANDA EXPRESS BRINGS BACK THAI CASHEW CHICKEN BREAST Panda’s Facebook Fans Can Enjoy a Free Serving of this Wok Smart Guest Favorite on Oct. 3 ROSEMEAD, Calif. – Panda Express, the world leader in Asian dining experiences, announces the return of Thai Cashew Chicken Breast for a limited time only. Inspired by exotic Thai flavors and made with all-white meat chicken breast, this 220-calorie Wok Smart™ dish will be available starting Sept 26 with an opportunity for Facebook fans to enjoy a free single serving of the dish on Oct 3. Panda Express’ Thai Cashew Chicken Breast combines all-white meat chicken, crisp red bell peppers, succulent onions, fresh-chopped cilantro and green onions, all tossed in a sizzling-hot wok with a signature savory sauce. This guest favorite is then finished with roasted cashews for an irresistible crunch and is a healthy option on the Wok Smart™ menu at only 220 calories per serving. “This dish takes our guests on a dining adventure with the distinctive flavors of Thailand,” said Andy Kao, Executive Chef at Panda Express. “Thai Cashew Chicken is one of our most popular limited time items because it tastes great and is also a healthy option.” -more- Panda Express Thai Cashew Chicken Breast 2-2-2 Guests can enjoy a free single serving of Thai Cashew Chicken Breast by downloading a coupon from the Panda Express Website or the company’s Facebook page. The coupon will be available Sept 26 and is redeemable only on Oct 3. Thai Cashew Chicken Breast will be available through Nov 27, 2012 in all Panda Express restaurants nationwide and also on the company’s catering menu. About Panda Restaurant Group Founded in 1973, with 1,500 locations in 46 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico, the privately-held Panda Restaurant Group is the world's leader in Asian dining experiences. The successful chain of concepts includes Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San. Panda Express is best known for its wide variety of original recipes including their famous Orange Chicken®, Beijing Beef™, SweetFire Chicken Breast® and Honey Walnut Shrimp™. For more information visit, www.pandaexpress.com, or become a fan on Facebook. ### .