Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket: Price, Calories & Nutrition

Cantonese BBQ Brisket

Cantonese BBQ Brisket is Panda Express’s first brisket entrée, slow-cooked and finished Char Siu-style with a sweet-savory glaze that leans closer to Cantonese barbecue than anything else currently on the menu. It’s a limited-time item, offered while supplies last, so availability can vary by store.

Prices checked: September 2026.

The Highest-Protein Entrée on the Menu

At around 44g of protein per serving and roughly 420 calories, Cantonese BBQ Brisket edges out Grilled Teriyaki Chicken for the single highest protein count of any entrée currently on the menu. Because it’s newly added and still limited-time, exact nutrition figures may be refined as Panda Express publishes more complete data.

Like Black Pepper Sirloin Steak and Beijing Beef, it’s a beef dish, so it carries the same general allergen profile as those two rather than the shellfish or tree nut concerns tied to Honey Walnut Shrimp. Confirming with your store is still the safer move if you’re managing a specific allergy.

Pricing Breakdown

  • Bowl: $9.50+ base, plus $1.50 premium upcharge.
  • Plate: $11.50+ base, plus $1.50.
  • Bigger Plate: $13.50+ base, plus $1.50.

What to Pair It With

The Char Siu-style glaze is sweet and savory rather than spicy, so it pairs well with a plain side like White Steamed Rice or Chow Mein that won’t compete with the sauce. If you want a full protein-forward plate, pairing it with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken puts two of the menu’s highest-protein entrées on one tray.

Brisket Questions Answered

Is Cantonese BBQ Brisket a premium entrée?

Yes. Like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak, it carries a $1.50 upcharge on top of the base Bowl, Plate, or Bigger Plate price.

How long will Cantonese BBQ Brisket be available?

It’s listed as limited-time, while supplies last. Panda Express doesn’t publish an exact end date for items like this, so the safest move is to check with your local store if you’re planning a visit specifically for it.

Is Cantonese BBQ Brisket spicy?

No. The Char Siu-style glaze is sweet and savory, with no significant heat, closer in profile to Beijing Beef than to anything spicy on the menu.