Panda Express Opens in Moncks Corner This Week
Moncks Corner is about to get a new fast-casual dining option.
Panda Express is officially set to open its new location at 2737 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the restaurant’s official location page. The new restaurant is listed as “coming soon,” with store hours showing the location will begin operating Tuesday.
That gives Berkeley County residents another recognizable national chain on the growing Highway 52 corridor — and gives local Panda Express fans a new place to grab favorites like Orange Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Beijing Beef, Chow Mein and Fried Rice.
Where the New Panda Express Is Located
The new Moncks Corner restaurant is located at:
Panda Express
2737 Highway 52
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
The official location page also lists regular operating hours beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, with Tuesday through Thursday hours of 10 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday hours of 10 AM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday hours of 10 AM to 10 PM.
A Ribbon Cutting Is Also Planned
The opening won’t just happen quietly.
A Panda Express Ribbon Cutting 2026 event is currently listed by the North Charleston Chamber of Commerce for Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Moncks Corner location. The event page says it is being held to celebrate the opening of the new restaurant and welcome Panda Express to the community.
So the timeline appears to be:
- Tuesday, Sept. 8: restaurant opens
- Thursday, Sept. 10: community ribbon cutting
That distinction matters, because some people may see the ribbon cutting and assume that is the first day of business. Based on Panda Express’ own listing, the restaurant itself is set to open first.
What Panda Express Brings to Moncks Corner
Panda Express is one of the most recognizable names in American Chinese fast-casual dining, known for quick service and customizable bowls, plates and larger family-style options.
The Moncks Corner page highlights several of the chain’s signature menu items, including:
- The Original Orange Chicken
- Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Broccoli Beef
- Chow Mein
- Fried Rice
The page also notes that the Moncks Corner location will offer dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.
Why This Opening Matters
For WGOIC purposes, this is exactly the kind of coming soon / now open story that tends to connect with readers because it’s simple, useful and highly shareable.
It is not a flashy grand-opening story in the way a boutique restaurant or downtown concept might be. But it is the kind of opening everyday people care about because it affects where they can grab lunch, dinner or a quick family meal this week.
And for Moncks Corner, it’s another sign of how quickly the area continues to add familiar retail and dining names.
Panda Express Moncks Corner Opening Details
📅 Opens: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
📍 Address: 2737 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
🎉 Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
🍜 Cuisine: American Chinese / fast casual
If Panda Express has been on your Moncks Corner wish list, this one is officially ready to move from coming soon to now open.
