Panda Express Is Testing Two Beyond Beef Dishes in Pasadena Starting Today

Panda Express is testing two new vegan Beyond Beef dishes in their Pasadena location starting today. After the success of their vegan orange chicken last year, the fast-food chain is now offering Mapo Tofu with Beyond Beef and String Beans with Beyond Beef. Beyond Beef, made from peas and brown rice, is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, making these new dishes plant-based alternatives to traditional Chinese meat dishes.

The Mapo Tofu with Beyond Beef features firm tofu and Beyond Beef wok-tossed in a Sichuan garlic sauce, while the String Beans with Beyond Beef showcases the meat alternative and green beans in a drool-worthy garlic sauce. While these dishes are vegan-friendly, they are prepared in the same kitchen as non-vegan items. Customers can try these new creations at the Panda Express Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena until February 23, with hopes that they will be added to the permanent menu nationwide in the future.