Thursday, 7 May 2026

Panda Express Plans to Open in the Former Wahlburgers Space at South Bay in Dorchester

A chain of fast-food restaurants that focuses on Chinese fare is opening just off the Expressway, and it will be taking over the space where a small chain of burger spots with local roots had been.

According to a message sent from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, Panda Express is planning to open at South Bay in Dorchester, moving into the former Wahlburgers space. A licensing board voting agenda page mentions that the upcoming location is slated to have seating for 67 across multiple rooms and 3,600 square feet of space, though it doesn't look like there will be any outdoor seating. Once it opens, the new location of Panda Express will join others locally in Boston, Medford, Dedham, Westwood, and Walpole.

Existing outlets of Wahlburgers--which was founded by Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg--can be found locally in the Fenway, Logan Airport (2), and Hingham, 

The address for the upcoming location of Panda Express at South Bay is 5 District Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. The website for the chain can be found at https://ift.tt/DdTeFaZ

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