Orange Chicken in Terminal B
Panda Express sits airside in Terminal B, handy if you’re leaving from gates B10–B29 and want something filling before boarding. It’s the standard mall-style setup: steam tables, quick line, take your tray and go. Portions run big enough that a 2-entree plate can easily cover a 3–4 hour hop to the coasts.
Pricing is typical for the chain, only slightly higher than off-airport: expect around $11–$13 for a 2-entree plate, plus $3–$4 for a drink. You order at the counter, pick your base (fried rice, steamed rice, or chow mein), then add mains like Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, or Broccoli Beef. Most folks are in and out of the line in under 10 minutes outside the peak 5–8 a.m. and 4–7 p.m. bank times at DFW.
Food quality here tracks other airport Panda locations: hot, sauced heavily, and salty. Orange Chicken and Honey Walnut Shrimp (when available) are the safest bets if you want something predictable before a 2–3 hour regional flight. The mixed veggies and string bean chicken run lighter if you’re watching it before another segment to LAX or ATL. Portions are consistent; a single entree bowl is fine if your next leg is under 90 minutes.
There’s limited counter seating nearby, plus standard Terminal B gate chairs within a 1–2 minute walk, so many people just carry plates back to their gate. This spot works best when you have at least 20–25 minutes before boarding, since food sometimes sits a few minutes while they swap out pans. If your connection is under 40 minutes, you’re better off grabbing something pre-boxed from a nearby market instead of waiting through the full line here.
Tip: If your flight leaves from the higher B20s, order your food to go, grab napkins and plastic cutlery from the station by the register, and walk toward your gate before you start eating to shave 5–7 minutes off your stop.