Heading out for some fast-casual American Chinese cuisine? Check out these vegan Panda Express options.
Whether you’re on the road, running errands, or simply too tired to cook, Panda Express has your back! Not only is the Beyond Orange Chicken back yet again! But the fast-casual eatery is an inclusive place for ordering plant-based options. Now, you might be wondering how to eat vegan at Panda Express. Let us remove the guesswork for you. Keep reading for those plant-based ordering deets.
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Vegan Options at Panda Express
Step right up—you’re next in line. Whether you’re dining in, ordering drive-thru takeout, or choosing delivery with your app of choice, you’ve got decisions to make. First, decide how hungry you are. Panda Express offers a Bowl which includes 1 side and 1 entree. The chain also features a Plate that includes 1 side and 2 entrees. In addition, those hungry vegans can order the Bigger Plate which provides 1 side and 3 entrees. Keep in mind that you can always split your side order into two smaller choices. Diners can also order à la carte options if they please. But, now is the fun part. What are we ordering? Here’s how to eat vegan at Panda Express!
Appetizers
Vegetable Spring Rolls
The Vegetable Spring Rolls make eating vegan at Panda Express so simple and delicious. The crisp rolls contain cabbage, celery, carrots, mung bean, and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton wrapper. These are a great way to start a meal, especially when they are dunked in a vegan-friendly dipping sauce.
Entrees
Beyond Orange Chicken
Available at select locations, the Beyond Orange Chicken is back and has us praising the vegan Panda Express options. It’s everything you love about the Beyond Chicken morsels coated in that iconic sweet and tangy orange sauce that keeps you frequenting the drive-thru window.
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Eggplant Tofu
While we have mad love for the Beyond Orange Chicken, we can’t forget about this tasty order. The Eggplant Tofu is our go-to order for eating vegan at Panda Express. This dish contains lightly browned tofu, eggplant, red bell peppers, and a sweet and spicy sauce. Find this plant-based fave at participating locations.
Super Greens
No need to skimp on your vegetables today. The Panda Express Super Greens contain cabbage, broccoli, and kale. The veggie blend is cooked in soybean oil—no butter here—and a variety of seasonings. This garlicky dish is a great choice for those veggie-loving vegans looking for a quick and tasty bite. Super Greens can also be ordered as a side option.
Sides
Chow Mein
Ordering vegan at Panda Express? Don’t miss the Chow Mein. These stir-fried wheat noodles are blended with cabbage, celery, and onions for the perfect dish. Whether you’re ordering it as a side or making it the main meal, you really can’t go wrong. We are obsessed with this vegan-friendly choice.
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Steamed Rice
Available in both brown and white varieties, the steamed rice at Panda Express is pretty straightforward. Grab an order of the Beyond Orange Chicken and a side of Super Greens. Next, balance out your meal with a scoop of these steamed grains.
Sauces
Made for dunking Vegetable Spring Rolls and drizzling over Super Greens, these sauces are a must-have for your order. When dining vegan at Panda Express, choose from Soy, Chili, Plum, Potsticker, Sweet & Sour, and Teriyaki sauces. But don’t forget about that Panda Hot Mustard. Level up your plant-based order with these vegan-friendly condiments.
Desserts
Fortune Cookies
Still searching for a sweet and crunchy bite to end the meal? Finish off your order with a sweet note and a glimpse into your future. We’re stoked to find out that the fortune cookies at Panda Express are vegan-friendly! Round out your vegan Panda Express meal with these iconic cookies.
Apple Pie Roll
This one might surprise you, but if your store offers Apple Pie Rolls, order one—they’re vegan! Featuring a sweet apple filling and crispy crust, these dessert rolls are the way to go when you’re looking for a little something sweet after enjoying your all-vegan Panda Express meal!
For more information, visit PandaExpress.com.
