https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/some-people-say-panda-express-isn-t-authentic-chinese-food-here-s-the-ceo-s-responseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/some-people-say-panda-express-isn-t-authentic-chinese-food-here-s-the-ceo-s-responsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/some-people-say-panda-express-isn-t-authentic-chinese-food-here-s-the-ceo-s-response#u50195Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0000The co-founder and CEO of Panda Express has responded to long-standing debates regarding whether the chain serves authentic Chinese cuisine. The executive stated, "I take no offense at all" regarding the criticism. The company has grown into a $7 billion restaurant empire while remaining a family-built business that has avoided selling out or going public.Why it mattersThe debate over authenticity centers on the distinction between traditional Chinese cooking and American Chinese food. Panda Express represents one of the largest examples of this culinary adaptation in the United Stat