BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Panda Express signage, finally

A year and a half after we first reported that Panda Express was pursuing a Westwood Village space again, the sign is finally up. (Thanks to the texter who tipped us!) If you’re not a frequent WWV visitor, this is the space north of the QFC, occupied by Pet Pros before their move to Jefferson Square (where they closed two years later). More than a decade ago, Panda Express had an early-stage application to take over the WWV space that’s now ATI, but that plan never got to the construction stage. As for when this will open, they haven’t replied to inquiries, but they do have multiple jobs posted, suggesting it won’t be too much longer.

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9 Replies to "BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Panda Express signage, finally"

  • Brian April 26, 2025 (8:22 am)

    Seattle needs to stop messing around and understand that you cannot be a world class city without an Olive Garden. 

    • Unlimited breadsticks April 26, 2025 (8:00 pm)

      Brave. Thank you for speaking the truth. 

    • Rhonda April 26, 2025 (8:06 pm)

      I agree. Olive Garden should take over the vacant Bed Bath and Beyond space across from Daiso.

    • Jann April 28, 2025 (7:27 pm)

      Yes! The Bed Bath and Beyond space is perfect. I’ll drink some Peach Bellinis while the rest of my family shops at Target.

  • RJB April 27, 2025 (8:01 am)

    Another vote for Olive Garden….why not?

  • Mike April 27, 2025 (2:31 pm)

    Year ago there was talk about Movie Theaters In Westwood Village.  The Bed Bath  is a location that could accommodate a multiscreen theater.

    • WSB April 27, 2025 (3:51 pm)

      People bring that up now and then but in the past 17 years, there’s never been a formal proposal. And the industry is closing theaters rather than opening them these days …

  • D Martin April 28, 2025 (5:09 am)

    Panda Express has all the fat and sodium without any flavor. What’s the point?

  • helpermonkey April 28, 2025 (8:32 am)

    Why would anyone advocate for a soulless national chain to move into our town? If Westwood is all about chains, at least they could focus on regional chains, rather than national. Olive Garden? Yuck, seriously. You can microwave your own pasta at home. 

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