All the Vegan Options at Panda Express in 2024
Panda Express has lots of vegan options, including noodles, rice, vegan orange chicken, and desserts. Keep reading for the full list.*
Beyond the Original Orange Chicken
In a major win for chickens, Panda Express is now serving Beyond The Original Orange Chicken for a limited time at participating locations. The entrée is made with Beyond Meat vegan chicken and features crispy breading and a honey-free sauce. The offering was a major success during its first limited-time run, and fans have been asking Panda Express to bring it back to the menu. We hope another successful run will earn it a spot on the permanent menu—so try it at a location near you.
Chow Mein
Panda Express’ chow mein is vegan! Unlike some other chains, the chow mein noodles at Panda Express are egg-free.
Super Greens (Broccoli, Kale, and Cabbage)
Eggplant Tofu
Some locations of Panda Express offer eggplant tofu.
Vegetable Spring Roll
The spring rolls at Panda Express are vegan and contain a mix of veggies and noodles wrapped in a crispy roll.
Brown and White Steamed Rice
The brown and white steamed rice at Panda Express is vegan, but the fried rice isn’t.
Vegan Sauces at Panda Express
- Chili sauce
- Hot mustard sauce
- Plum sauce
- Potsticker sauce
- Soy sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Teriyaki sauce
Apple Pie Roll
The apple pie rolls at Panda Express—which feature a sweet apple filling wrapped in a crispy, flaky crust—are vegan.
Fortune Cookies
The fortune cookies included with every order at Panda Express are vegan.
*Please note that availability and ingredients may vary by location. Always check with a store to make sure that it’s vegan-friendly.
The move by Panda Express follows those by other fast-food chains that have expanded or introduced delicious vegan options. Panda Express has picked up on what so many already know: Being vegan is on the rise with no signs of slowing down.
It’s never been more convenient and easier to be vegan. But animals still need help!
In 2019, PETA urged Panda Express to get with the times by offering vegan options. After PETA supporters took more than 234,000 actions demanding change, the company began offering its first vegan meals. In addition to its Beyond The Original Orange Chicken, Panda Express is developing and testing other vegan dishes, including Beyond Beef Golden Potstickers, Kung Pao Mushroom & Potato, Mapo Eggplant Tofu, Quinoa Brown Cauli-Fried Rice, and Wok-Fired Seasonal Veggies.
Help get vegan options at McDonald’s, KFC, Domino’s, and elsewhere by taking action. Each time you click “Take Action,” another company will receive a message urging it to offer vegan meals. How cool and convenient is that?
Sure, fast food may not be for everyone, but we’re all for any option that allows on-the-go consumers to eat vegan and prevent sensitive animals from being caged in their own filth, tormented, and subjected to a terrifying death when their throats are slit while they’re still conscious. Hungry patrons want fast, compassionate options, and savvy food companies will either offer them or be left behind.
Note: PETA promotes being a healthy vegan. If you choose to eat fast food, we suggest options that are kinder to animals. As is common at many restaurants offering vegan options, Panda Express uses shared equipment and therefore cross contamination can occur. But remember, helping animals is not about personal purity!
