About us
A roaming community of culinary experts
Panda Express Food Blog is a collective of chefs, food stylists, photographers, writers, and endlessly curious eaters. We are not a traditional editorial team — we are a global community that meets wherever there is something delicious simmering on the stove.
What we do when we travel
In every city we visit, we build a map of flavors. Our experts seek out:
- Small neighborhood spots where regulars are greeted by name.
- Family-owned restaurants preserving recipes passed down for generations.
- Experimental kitchens redefining what “comfort food” can be.
- Markets and street stalls alive with energy, noise, and the smell of spice.
We taste, we ask questions, we peek into kitchens (with permission!) and we take meticulous notes so we can translate each experience into stories, ratings, and guides that feel like traveling with a trusted friend.
Why our community is different
Our contributors are culinary professionals first and content creators second. Some run their own restaurants, others teach cooking classes, advise on menus, or design food experiences for brands and hotels. This means every review is written with a deep respect for the work happening behind the pass.
We are:
- Independent — we pay for most of our meals and clearly mark hosted visits.
- Transparent — we explain why we loved (or didn’t love) a place.
- Curious — we never stop learning from the chefs and teams we meet.
- Global — our experts live in different countries and bring their own perspectives.
Together, we create a living archive of places worth traveling — or ordering in — for.