Faux Chinese food missing..

I know that we probably have no idea why, unless maybe a scheduler knows. Where did the fresh new round of Faux Chinese food shops go? My son was talking about them today, but when I went looking to see if any are available where we're going to be tomorrow, I found zero shops for them..

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They just ended a round yesterday. I was hoping they'd have a few today due immediately but no such luck.

Take a look now, they've loaded yesterday's leftovers with a couple more days. No bonuses, just the usual $.

The last round did not end on the 25th/26th. The new round has already been posted for a while. (At least in my area)

I'm seeing them on my end and a lot of them

Leftovers, a few, available in Nor Cal @ 5.00 bonus.

California Faux Chinese shops get bonused before most others. Maybe because they have to many more locations and also as enticement to fill the shops sooner.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/27/2025 06:37PM by hbbigdaddy.

Yea, they are back here now too, but still no bonuses.. I got an email from Panda offering 2 plates for $20, so we're most likely going to just buy dinner while we're out without the shop. Unless I find something better or more interesting to try in the moment.

I went ahead and took one that's near a dropped grocery store visit that appeared this morning. That was the only location less than an hour away remaining so I guess they didn't need bonuses to fill this time. It's interesting how sometimes they sit getting stale and other times, they get snapped up pretty quickly.

They go within 1-2 weeks in my area. I picked up two this time. I used to do 3, but I would have to eat there 3 times in 5 days.

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@Deedeezthoughts wrote:

I went ahead and took one that's near a dropped grocery store visit that appeared this morning. That was the only location less than an hour away remaining so I guess they didn't need bonuses to fill this time. It's interesting how sometimes they sit getting stale and other times, they get snapped up pretty quickly.

There is a rotation. What you're seeing may be one or two hungry shoppers snapping them all up during one round, then being ineligible for the next round.

Missing from my board for a couple of days, but now some of the usual suspects are back up, but nothing close to the considerable master list for the area.

Have synthesizers, will travel...

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

California Faux Chinese shops get bonused before most others. Maybe because they have to many more locations and also as enticement to fill the shops sooner.

Fresh dates today: May 29-June 2
$5 bonus.
I'll hold out. I'm driving so, there are a few on my route this weekend.

@BayShopper22 wrote:

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

California Faux Chinese shops get bonused before most others. Maybe because they have to many more locations and also as enticement to fill the shops sooner.

Fresh dates today: May 29-June 2
$5 bonus.
I'll hold out. I'm driving so, there are a few on my route this weekend.

What do vegetarians and vegans order for the entree? I can't remember what alternative protein entrees are available...

@Jusa wrote:

@BayShopper22 wrote:

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

California Faux Chinese shops get bonused before most others. Maybe because they have to many more locations and also as enticement to fill the shops sooner.

Fresh dates today: May 29-June 2
$5 bonus.
I'll hold out. I'm driving so, there are a few on my route this weekend.

What do vegetarians and vegans order for the entree? I can't remember what alternative protein entrees are available...

Eggplant Tofu where it is available.
It's not on the list, but neither is Chow Fun for a side, and I got that in Hawaii with no issues.
My driver has no food restrictions, so I will feed him along the route.

@Jusa wrote:

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What do vegetarians and vegans order for the entree? I can't remember what alternative protein entrees are available...

There aren't alt protein options where I am. You can choose the super greens for the entree. And, TBH, I am not sure the sauce on the greens is vegan, you would have to ask. Most faux Chinese places have tofu and dishes marked as vegan, it is disappointing that they don't.

Would anyone be willing to give a hint on who offers these Faux Chinese shops?

@mysteryshoppa wrote:

Would anyone be willing to give a hint on who offers these Faux Chinese shops?

It's the one "I shop for".

You’re the best. Thank you!

More Panda Express shops area available today just as an FYI.

Technically, they are available to take today, but cannot be started today

In the part of socal i live the shops get taken quickly. The only one I did on a bonus was in a mall with a ,much smaller menu and a very long walk from the parking lot. I do see the occasional few dollars bonus however with the tax even the bowl is more expensive than the reimbursement.
As for vegetarian I live in Los Angeles where it is a relative hot bed of vegetaris/vegans. Of the 14 or so locations within a few miles of me only 2 have eggplant tofu. They also have veggie eggrolls but we are not allowed to order those althou on your own dime it makes a nice second entree. Many years ago Panda Express did have a different veggie option but they clarified that they do not change pans to cook the different entrees so depending on how strict you are you may choose not to eat the eggplant tofu. I do not know if they now use a separate pan of just clean it out better than they used to.

@Jusa wrote:

@BayShopper22 wrote:

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

California Faux Chinese shops get bonused before most others. Maybe because they have to many more locations and also as enticement to fill the shops sooner.

Fresh dates today: May 29-June 2
$5 bonus.
I'll hold out. I'm driving so, there are a few on my route this weekend.

What do vegetarians and vegans order for the entree? I can't remember what alternative protein entrees are available...

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