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In our very first episode of The Universal Geek Podcast we tackle the latest news reports coming out of Universal Studios Hollywood. Jae has a review of one of Universal’s most popular restaurants, Panda Express. We also visit the Upper Lot Newsstand and Tommy has his Tip of the Week!
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The Flash Flood scene has been updated.
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Restaurant Review
PANDA EXPRESS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
The best word to describe eating at Panda Express in Universal Studios is WOW! It’s located near the Jurassic Park ride, so it’s easy to find. There are two lines to make the service go quickly. However, this is a popular place, so expect a wait.
Panda Express labels itself as “Gourmet Chinese Food.” So, right off the bat you know you’re going to be served dishes better than what you get at Disneyland. Lucky Fortune Cookery, are you listening?
There are only 4 different entrées available, so it’s super simple to make a choice:
Orange Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken
Broccoli Beef
Beijing Beef
First off, they give you generous amounts of Chow Mein and Fried Rice. What better way to fuel your theme park adventure than a Mega Carb Load? Mix the two up and it’s like there’s Starch Party in your mouth!
Their famous Orange Chicken is a sweet and salty sensation. The glaze coating is sweet and sticky, with fruity notes of artificial orange flavor. Those fried chicken parts are crispy on the outside with a chewy texture inside. One of the most enjoyable aspects about this dish is not knowing what you’re eating. Is it white meat, is it dark meat, or how about some other part of the chicken? It’s like a fun guessing game. No wonder it’s their number 1 seller everywhere.
Don’t sleep on the Kung Pao Chicken though. Everyone needs salt in their diet, right?. It’s an essential nutrient for human beings. This dish is just the ticket. At 970mg of sodium per serving, this provides almost half your recommended daily intake. It’s like licking a salt tablet in a good way.
Then there’s the Broccoli Beef. The wonderful thing about this entrée is that when it goes in your mouth, everything pretty much tastes the same. Sure, there are some textural differences. But the sauce makes it challenging to know where the beef begins and the broccoli ends. You get your veggie intake without even knowing it! This is the perfect dish if you’re one of those people who don’t like broccoli.
I must admit, I haven’t tried the Beijing Beef yet. However, based on the fact that Panda Express is Gourmet Chinese Food, I can only imagine the flavors!
The cost for a 2-item plate is $10. Sure, it may sound expensive but you’re getting a premium gourmet meal here. Also, be prepared for to wait. This place is very popular. It takes about about 20-minutes to find a seat and there are no tables indoors.
Oh, and on days when the park closes at 6pm, this place shuts its doors at 4pm. So, plan your day accordingly. You don’t want to miss out on all the Gourmet Chinese Food.
One last thing: Ignore the 1-star overall rating on Yelp. Those people are obviously Disneyland spies who are jealous of Universal Studios having Panda Express on property. That’s it for my review, thanks for listening!
Tip of the Week
How to cure a headache from 3D movies.
Transformers: The Ride 3D
King Kong 3D
Despicable Me 3D Attraction
Shrek 4D
and the Upcoming Fast and Furious – Supercharged! (in 3D)
Bring Advil and/or Take a plastic bag
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Did you guys even listen to this before you put this out. I know its April fools day, but making fun of people who enjoy another park, maybe they like it, or like most can’t afford the price of Disneyland anymore. I know its very hard just for my wife and me to get season passes. I have been a premium pass holder forever, and the increases are starting to affect my enjoyment of the park. Prices go up every year and my salary never seems to keep up with inflation. Some young couples with kids could never afford a 800.00 yearly pass per person. So making fun of another park just to make yourself feel important, and as it sounds from this podcast smug really make you guys look small. Once again I get what day it is, but listen to this again and maybe you will hear what I hear… that person who buys a pass and now thinks they own the Disneyland park. I have heard so many pass holders talking about how they deserve this or that… sounds like you guys right now.
Guess what… It’s a joke. Sorry you are unable to have a little fun on April Fools Day. Where do we make fun of people? We don’t. If anything I’m making fun of myself. Disneyland AP’s costs 4K for my family. Because of that we have not renewed for this year and most likely I’m not going to see all of the awesome new 60th anniversary stuff. So I’m WELL AWARE of the pain of not being able to renew.
So you are 150% wrong on why we did this. This episode is just us having a little fun. We do it every year. And every year somebody takes life a little to seriously. Congrats, this year it’s you. 🙂
I’m so getting Panda Express for lunch today!!!
ME TOO!!! LOL!
Maybe next year for April Fools you should just replay some excerpts of the early episodes. I’ve been listening to those this week. Some parts are kind of hilarious. You’ve come so far on your pronunciation over the years. I would love to hear a montage of you attempting to say “esplanade” over & over & then Paul laughing at you each time that you couldn’t.
Oh my pronunciation is still pretty bad. The magic of editing.
This was pretty good, and it did have me worried for a second that you were no longer doing the Disney podcast but then I remember all the other hilarious April fools episodes! I love you guys! Keep doing what you do its awesome!
Thank you so much!