# Asian Cuisine-Inspired Chocolates Panda Express and Compartés Partnered on Four Chocolate Bars By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-and-comparts References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2025/12/panda-express-new-compartes-chocolate-bars.html) & [pandaexpress](https://www.pandaexpress.com/promo/compartes)  [Panda Express and](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-uprisers-cozy-collection) [Compartés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-summer-chocolate-bars) have announced a partnership that's arriving just in time for the holiday season to offer consumers with a variety of sweet treats with an Asian cuisine twist. The collaboration chocolate bars are arriving with National Comfort Food Day (December 5) in mind and come in four varieties including The Original Orange Bar, Honey Walnut Bar, Fortune [Cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cookie-bars) Bar and the Kung Pao Bar. The chocolate bars are all crafted with premium chocolate alongside ingredients from Panda Express to mimc the taste and texture of its namesake dishes. The new chocolate bars from the Panda Express and Compartés partnership are priced at $11.95 and can be ordered individually or as part of a gift box with all four flavors for $49.95. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cuisine-crossing Confections:** The fusion of traditional Asian cuisine flavors with premium chocolate targets innovative taste experiences for both adventurous and traditional palates. - **Holiday-themed Collaborations:** Strategic partnerships timed with festive seasons introduce exclusive products that cater to consumers seeking unique gift options. - **Cultural Flavor Fusions:** Integrating iconic flavors from distinct regional cuisines into confectionery offers novel sensory profiles that stand out in the crowded sweets market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gourmet Confectionery:** The gourmet confectionery industry is exploring bold flavor profiles, merging culinary traditions to attract a diverse set of taste enthusiasts. - **Collaborative Retail Partnerships:** Cross-brand collaborations in retail create new product lines that blend different brand identities and captivate consumers with shared narratives. - **Food and Beverage Gift Market:** The intersection of themed edibles and strategic lifestyle branding is revolutionizing the gift market, appealing to consumers looking for sophistication and novelty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Guava Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guava-chocolate-bar.md) - [Movie-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-x-wicked-for-good.md) - [Asian Cuisine Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-uprisers-cozy-collection.md) - [Bold Fiery-Sweet Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-hot-orange-chicken.md) - [Spirit-Infused Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes.md) - [Humorous LNY Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-lunar-new-year.md) - [Christmas Baked Good Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar-flavors.md) - [Autumnal Latte-Flavored Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiced-latte-chocolate-bar.md) - [Thailand-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thailandinspired-chocolate-bars.md)