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Title: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: thefaustfive on September 25, 2009, 07:20:16 PM
anyone know?

Dirt is moving....I've asked WM employees but they're not saying anything...ignorance or truth?

Anyone here know?

Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: OurTulsa on September 25, 2009, 10:39:10 PM
A panda house restaurant (or something like that) is going on to the site to the east of their main driveway off of 21st.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: sgrizzle on September 27, 2009, 05:56:20 PM
Panda Express
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: buckeye on September 28, 2009, 09:48:28 AM
Ick.

New development, new business, yup, yadda yadda yadda, all good...

But really, ick.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on September 28, 2009, 10:07:44 AM
Hmm, so I will have a place I can go eat Panda within a mile of my house.   How quaint.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on September 28, 2009, 10:41:21 AM
Quote from: Conan71 on September 28, 2009, 10:07:44 AM
Hmm, so I will have a place I can go eat Panda within a mile of my house.   How quaint.

I'm not too pumped either.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: we vs us on September 28, 2009, 11:46:43 AM
Meh.  Panda.  Yay.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: carltonplace on September 28, 2009, 02:35:04 PM
A new restaurant
Obscures neighborhood walmart
serving panda bear?
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Noodlez on September 28, 2009, 03:33:24 PM
blah may something more edible or useful be built in the other 2 or 3 spaces..
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on September 28, 2009, 03:46:58 PM
I'm guessing we'll see alot of these riding back and forth between Panda and Walmart.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:HC87MnVT9LKn_M:http://www.zombiechatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/scooter-300x282.jpg)
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: sgrizzle on September 30, 2009, 02:18:55 PM
Quote from: carltonplace on September 28, 2009, 02:35:04 PM
A new restaurant
Obscures neighborhood walmart
serving panda bear?

Only in Haiku
Does Carltonplace answer in
On TulsaNow forum
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: RecycleMichael on September 30, 2009, 02:25:58 PM
shielded by walmart
largest seller of Ramen
no fortune cookie
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on September 30, 2009, 02:27:31 PM
I saw on the construction wire today that Panda Express is building a new restaurant in Broken Arrow as well.  I didn't think they'd re-populated the Panda population well enough for us to be eating them.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: we vs us on September 30, 2009, 02:45:22 PM
A new one just opened near the corner of 71st and Mingo.  It's a garish, soul-killing place.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: custosnox on September 30, 2009, 03:17:42 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on September 30, 2009, 02:27:31 PM
I saw on the construction wire today that Panda Express is building a new restaurant in Broken Arrow as well.  I didn't think they'd re-populated the Panda population well enough for us to be eating them.
cloned panda
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: joiei on September 30, 2009, 03:26:57 PM
Quote from: Noodlez on September 28, 2009, 03:33:24 PM
blah may something more edible or useful be built in the other 2 or 3 spaces..
that may be a long wait
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: buckeye on October 01, 2009, 11:39:19 AM
Quote from: we vs us on September 30, 2009, 02:45:22 PM
A new one just opened near the corner of 71st and Mingo.  It's a garish, soul-killing place.
That'd make a terrific fortune cookie: "This is a garish, soul-killing place."
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: wordherder on October 05, 2009, 11:20:33 AM
I went to Panda out of curiosity and found that the food there is surprisingly decent.  Better than most of your typical greasy fast food Chinese places, at any rate.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on October 05, 2009, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: wordherder on October 05, 2009, 11:20:33 AM
Better than most of your typical greasy fast food Chinese places, at any rate.

I really wish the review was brighter.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: patric on October 20, 2009, 01:13:08 PM
(http://www.tulsaworld.com/articleimages/2009/20091020_e1restaurant1020.jpg)

It will give the mobs from Murphy's property someplace other than Walmart to ransack.

The Whirled said yesterday they were about to break ground, but last I looked the foundation was in.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: sgrizzle on October 20, 2009, 01:25:15 PM
Quote from: patric on October 20, 2009, 01:13:08 PM
(http://www.tulsaworld.com/articleimages/2009/20091020_e1restaurant1020.jpg)

It will give the mobs from Murphy's property someplace other than Walmart to ransack.

The Whirled said yesterday they were about to break ground, but last I looked the foundation was in.

So you're saying the World is BEHIND on the news?!?!?
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on November 04, 2009, 10:03:25 AM
A head's up:

Worst "Healthy" Chinese Meal

Panda Express Beijing Beef
660 calories
41 g fat (7 g saturated)
860 mg sodium


http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/worst-healthy-chinese-meal (http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/worst-healthy-chinese-meal)
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: oktommy on November 04, 2009, 11:24:45 AM
Actually Panda Express isn't bad.  And this town is sorely lacking in Asian takeout.  I'd gladly see all the dirty rundown eggroll express et all... in this town cloned into something like this.  At least it's kept clean.  If I wanted gourmet I'd be paying gourmet prices.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: cannon_fodder on November 04, 2009, 11:43:47 AM
Google shows dozens of chinese places within a few miles of the new Panda Express:  HERE (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinese+food&mrt=yp&sll=36.132052,-95.913734&sspn=0.045614,0.077162&ie=UTF8&radius=2.15&rq=1&ev=zo&hq=Chinese+food&hnear=&ll=36.13226,-95.920944&spn=0.045614,0.077162&z=14).  There isn't really a shortage.  Golden Chef of Tulsa is my Chinese takeout place.

The Panda Express is neither a benefit for a detriment in my book.  It's a decent chain, but nothing special.  But it's development in underutilized space.  I'll certainly try the new kid on the block though.
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Post by: oktommy on November 04, 2009, 11:57:40 AM
Oh I agree that there is no shortage.  And while I'm certainly no food snob, in my opinion the vast majority of what is currently available in the variety of fast food, is sorely lacking.  There are one or two that I eat at on occasion, but for me the rest of them are filthy with mediocre at best food.  I suppose i should have said lacking in Good/Clean Asian takeout lol.  There are plenty of dives and questionable restaurants to play Russian roulette at.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: buckeye on November 04, 2009, 03:40:09 PM
"Fast food" makes good on half the promise of its name.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: cannon_fodder on November 04, 2009, 11:43:47 AM
Google shows dozens of chinese places within a few miles of the new Panda Express:  HERE (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinese+food&mrt=yp&sll=36.132052,-95.913734&sspn=0.045614,0.077162&ie=UTF8&radius=2.15&rq=1&ev=zo&hq=Chinese+food&hnear=&ll=36.13226,-95.920944&spn=0.045614,0.077162&z=14).  There isn't really a shortage.  Golden Chef of Tulsa is my Chinese takeout place.

The Panda Express is neither a benefit for a detriment in my book.  It's a decent chain, but nothing special.  But it's development in underutilized space.  I'll certainly try the new kid on the block though.

Do you ever go to Golden Gate at 26th & Harvard in the Steve's Sundry center?  Great made to order, especially their combo fried rice, it makes two or three meals. 

Townsend- There's really no such thing as "healthy" Chinese in this part of the country.  There are a couple of Thai places in town I'd consider healthy, but so much Chinese is fried, has tons of fat in it, or HFCS.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on November 04, 2009, 03:54:00 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 03:48:00 PM

Townsend- There's really no such thing as "healthy" Chinese in this part of the country.  There are a couple of Thai places in town I'd consider healthy, but so much Chinese is fried, has tons of fat in it, or HFCS.

I saw the stat and thought I'd post it since there was one going in by our neighborhoods.  I used to fool myself into thinking take out wasn't bad for me since there were so many vegetables...then reality kicked in.

I really think they should have to post nutrition information.  It might help our weight issues.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 03:55:45 PM
Quote from: Townsend on November 04, 2009, 03:54:00 PM
I saw the stat and thought I'd post it since there was one going in by our neighborhoods.  I used to fool myself into thinking take out wasn't bad for me since there were so many vegetables...then reality kicked in.

I really think they should have to post nutrition information.  It might help our weight issues.

No kidding!  I only go for Chinese now if I'm looking to be bad for dinner or lunch.  Do you and the Mrs. ever partake in Thai Siam?  I'm thinking with tinges of the flu, I'm due for Tom Yum Gai soup.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Townsend on November 04, 2009, 04:07:05 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 03:55:45 PM
No kidding!  I only go for Chinese now if I'm looking to be bad for dinner or lunch.  Do you and the Mrs. ever partake in Thai Siam?  I'm thinking with tinges of the flu, I'm due for Tom Yum Gai soup.

We have...I made the mistake of learning I don't like coconut milk on my first trip there.

I know the other food is good due to being told numerous times from others but I have a hard time going back to a place when all I know is a dish that wasn't to my liking.

I need to give it another shot.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 04:13:51 PM
Quote from: Townsend on November 04, 2009, 04:07:05 PM
We have...I made the mistake of learning I don't like coconut milk on my first trip there.

I know the other food is good due to being told numerous times from others but I have a hard time going back to a place when all I know is a dish that wasn't to my liking.

I need to give it another shot.

Make sure you ask for Tom Yum Gai, not creme of sum yung gai  :P
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: brianh on November 04, 2009, 04:26:53 PM
I would like to see The Better Price Store, part 2 go in there.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: jne on November 04, 2009, 05:39:05 PM
What Tulsa is lacking is Chinese DELIVERY.  For take out I go to the place next door to the Colony - family run and made to order.  I've been meaning to the Golden Gate place over by Steve's, but I guess I've been sticking with what works.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: Conan71 on November 04, 2009, 06:20:51 PM
Quote from: jne on November 04, 2009, 05:39:05 PM
What Tulsa is lacking is Chinese DELIVERY.  For take out I go to the place next door to the Colony - family run and made to order.  I've been meaning to the Golden Gate place over by Steve's, but I guess I've been sticking with what works.

Give 'em a shot, nice peeps.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: oktommy on November 04, 2009, 09:46:56 PM
Quote from: jne on November 04, 2009, 05:39:05 PM
What Tulsa is lacking is Chinese DELIVERY.  For take out I go to the place next door to the Colony - family run and made to order.  I've been meaning to the Golden Gate place over by Steve's, but I guess I've been sticking with what works.

I agree.  When Hot Wok very first brought delivery to town, they offered a somewhat reasonable product even if a bit overpriced.  Soon, however, the quality started suffering as did delivery times. A few months later some guy in a mullet delivered the wrong order of cold food in his rusted out camero and that was sadly the last time we ordered.  Not even sure if they are around anymore.
Title: Re: On the WM grounds of 21st and Yale?...
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 04, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
Kung Fu Kitchen...21st between Memorial and Mingo.

Excellent fast food and good prices.