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I did see another very good workaround in there. Bring your own reusable water bottle, problem solved. And nobody is going to check what's in there so pack whatever you want.

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@sestrahelena wrote:

With fancy water bottles being so trendy these days, I don't think it odd that someone might drink... there at the table

That could be a violation of local health and safety laws.

Most places typically don't allow outside food or drink, but that seems to have loosened in a modern USA where people think it's appropriate to wear pajamas in public.

Have synthesizers, will travel...

FWIW, I just grabbed a 3rd one with the bigger pay and the immediate submission deal. Now it's the same pay regardless of scenario, instead of the extra 50¢ for visiting the bathroom on a dine-in.

As long as I can find a shady spot to park the car I'm good with submitting on the spot.

And I'm really enjoying the current featured shrimp entree. Well worth going over reimbursement by a bit, and it travels well.

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@johnb974 wrote:

I still don't understand why they won't let you order a drink. It was much better when you could order a drink with your meal. Now I have to wait until they total the meal and give me a receipt and then I order a drink

I just carry a small bottle of iced spring water in my back pocket with my shirt hanging out. I would not drink any of Panda's sugar drinks anyway.

@metro25782 wrote:

I don't know for certain but every Panda Express I've ever been in has self-serve drinks. It remains unclear how their handing your a cup would drastically change the timing but I guess in a to-go scenario...it may?????

Exactly why I questioned their statement. I don't see how it could change service times at all.

I find it strange they ask us to confirm appetizers are available, plus ask us if we are offered an appetizer and/or drink, but then don't want us to order any of them. Then again, they probably just want to focus on timing just for core product. For dine-in orders, I'll occasionally ask for a water cup *after* I have paid. Easy enough.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/29/2025 08:30AM by jp43209.

I must be missing something. Where does it say we can't ask for a water cup?

An employee is supposed to solicit a beverage order, so, when they do I decline and say I will have water instead.

If they don't offer, I request water.

For a dine-in scenario, not asking for a liquid of some sort would be more of a giveaway FWIS.

Have synthesizers, will travel...

The Pandas in the northeast have drinks prepared by the crew, with no self serve. So I can see how they want some consistency. Just BYO bottle of water, or order one of their drinks after you get the receipt for the food in hand.

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