Panda Express blends barbecue traditions with Cantonese BBQ Brisket

Courtesy of Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket F amily-owned and -operated Asian dining concept Panda Express introduces Cantonese BBQ Brisket, t he brand's first brisket offering, available nationwide June 2 through Aug. 10, 2026.

Panda Express blends barbecue traditions with Cantonese BBQ Brisket. Courtesy of Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket F amily-owned and -operated Asian dining concept Panda Express introduces Cantonese BBQ Brisket, t he brand's first brisket offering, available nationwide June 2 through Aug. 10, 2026. The brisket was inspired by the flavors of char siu, a Cantonese barbecue dish originating in the Guangdong region. Panda Express uses both parts of the brisket: the point and the flat. The brisket features a char siu-style barbecue sauce, blending traditional American brisket with Cantonese flavor. The sauce is made with soy sauce, spicy fermented soybean paste, mirin and sesame oil. “Cantonese BBQ Brisket is the most ‘American Chinese’ dish we’ve ever made,” said Chef Jimmy Wang, executive director of culinary innovation at Panda Express. “...