P.F. Chang’s has a decent lineup of vegan options but menu items may vary by location so we suggest letting your server know you are vegan and ask how they prepare what we have listed below.
The controversy is that P.F. Chang’s has made a statement that all of the vegetarian items contain zero animal products; however, that may not be true for all locations, according to communication we have received from a few of our VeggL’ers.
That aside, there are a few entrees to choose from and the Lettuce Wraps are one of our favorite items at ANY restaurant.
Vegan Options at PF Chang’s
–> Options and preparation may vary by location. Let your server know you are vegan.
Appetizers
- Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps … comes with minced vegetables, garlic, scallion, mint, sesame oil, iceberg lettuce, crispy rice sticks, and a lime wedge
- Edamame … steamed to order, tossed with kosher salt
- Chili Garlic Green Beans … comes with fiery red chili sauce, fresh garlic, and Sichuan preserves
Main Entrees
Served with either steamed white or brown rice.
- Buddha’s Feast (Stir-Fried or Steamed) … comes with five-spice tofu, savory white sauce, garlic, green beans, mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli and carrots.
- Ma Po Tofu … crispy silken tofu with spicy red chili sauce, and steamed broccoli.
- Stir-Fried Eggplant … Chinese eggplant with sweet chili soy glaze, green onion, and garlic.
- Mongolian Tofu … crispy tofu tossed in a savory-sweet soy glaze with garlic and fresh green onions.
Sides
- Steamed White Rice
- Steamed Brown Rice
Kid’s Menu
- Baby Buddha’s Feast (Stir-Fried or Steamed. GF option available)
- Steamed Snap Peas
- Steamed Carrots
- Steamed Broccoli
- Fruit Cup
Tea
- P.F. Chang’s offers a few nice teas (hot and iced) to add to your meal.
* As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.
PF Chang’s Vegan FAQ
Is the Crispy Eggplant Appetizer vegan-friendly at P.F. Chang’s?
No. The crispy eggplant app contains dairy, egg & shellfish according to their nutrition info.
Is the Pad Thai Tofu vegan-friendly at P.F. Chang’s?
No. According to the PF Changs nutrition info, the pad Thai tofu contains milk, egg, fish and shellfish.
Is PF Chang’s Fried Rice vegan?
According to PF Chang’s Allergen Matrix, the fried rice contains milk, egg and shellfish. Definitely not vegan. However, the steamed white and brown rice are both vegan.
Is P.F. Chang’s Tofu Signature Lo Mein Vegan-friendly?
No. Again, according to their nutrition info, their signature lo mein contains dairy, egg and shellfish.
Are P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles vegan-friendly?
No. The garlic noodles contain dairy.
Is PF Changs Korean Cauliflower vegan?
No. The Korean cauliflower contains dairy & egg according to their allergen guide.
Can I eat WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) at PF Changs?
Yes! You have a few options but the easiest is the Buddha’s Feast, Steamed. It contains a mix of tofu, asparagus, shiitakes, broccoli, carrots and a savory sauce. They also offer steamed white or brown rice, steamed carrots, steamed snap peas, steamed broccoli and a fruit cup.
This information has been taken from PF Chang’s Allergen Information. There is a lot of controversial information online regarding whether these items are vegan or not based on how the individual restaurant cooks their food. Advise your server that you are vegan. If they advise you an above item is not vegan, you could click here to show them it should be. Or double check with the cheat sheet to see if we have updated this list.
PF Chang’s has been quoted, “None of our vegetarian items contain animal products” – Twitter, November 7, 2017
https://www.pfchangs.com/nutrition/allergens
More Info and Links
- If you’d like to see everything on PF Chang’s menu, check out PF Chang’s Full Menu located on their website.
- Not quite what you’re looking for? VeggL has Vegan Guides
for popular chain restaurants including other locations like Panda Express. - Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up-to-date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
