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Panda Express 'gone fishin'

March 27, 2014

Forget April Fools' Day; Panda Express is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day this April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest entrée, Golden Szechuan Fish, with any purchase, according to a company press release.

April Fools' Day, a widely recognized day of pranks that originated in Europe, was born from the custom of tacking paper fish on others' backs, and shouting "April Fish." To honor the custom, Panda is serving its Golden Szechuan Fish, made with 100 percent wild-caught North Pacific Cod and inspired by the culinary flavors of central China. It combines hand-sliced, lightly battered cod fillets, crisp sugar peas and sweet red bell peppers, wok-tossed in a sweet and tangy Szechuan sauce, according to a company press release. To take advantage of the one-day-only offer, guests can visit www.PandaExpress.com and print the coupon or save it to their smartphone.

"Golden Szechuan Fish offers our guests premium seafood in a fast casual setting," said Andy Kao, executive chef at Panda Express. "With seven pieces of cod per serving and a healthy portion of fresh-cut vegetables, Golden Szechuan Fish delivers the high quality, great taste and unique Chinese-inspired flavor guests have come to expect from Panda Express."