I ordered the same meal at Panda Express and P.F. Chang's. The fast-food chain had my favorite dish in nearly every category.

Amena AhmedJan 31, 2024, 00:35 IST

Panda Express and P.F. Chang's both serve Asian-inspired cuisine. Amena Ahmed

I ordered dinner at Panda Express and P.F. Chang's to see which chain I preferred.
I got fried rice, sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, and spring rolls from Panda Express.

Asian-inspired cuisine is one of my go-to dinner choices, but I wanted to see how some of my favorite dishes compare at varying price points.

I decided to order the same dishes from fast-food chain Panda Express and pricier casual-dining restaurant P.F. Chang's to see which chain offered a better meal.

Here's how the chain restaurants stacked up.

I started at Panda Express and ordered spring rolls, one side, and two entrées.

Panda Express and P.F. Chang's both serve Asian-inspired cuisine. Amena Ahmed

P.F. Chang’s sells family-style food, making it difficult to order small portions.

I had to order a ton of food at P.F. Chang's to match my Panda Express order. Amena Ahmed

The spring rolls at Panda Express were delicious, but they didn’t come with sauce.

I wish I had something to dip the spring rolls into. Amena Ahmed

P.F. Chang’s spring rolls were also great but tasted a bit greasy.

The texture of the P.F. Chang's spring rolls wasn't my favorite. Amena Ahmed

Panda Express has a basic fried rice that never misses.

I can't complain about a basic and consistent side of fried rice from Panda Express. Amena Ahmed

My fried rice from P.F. Chang’s wasn’t cooked the way I like it.

I found some chunks of white rice in my bowl of fried rice. Amena Ahmed

Panda Express’ honey-sesame chicken was sweet and tasty.

The sesame chicken at Panda Express was served with green beans and bell peppers. Amena Ahmed

But P.F. Chang’s sesame chicken was even more delicious.

P.F. Chang's really shined with its chicken. Amena Ahmed

My beef and broccoli from Panda Express was fresh and saucy.

I'm glad I waited for the beef and broccoli at Panda Express. Amena Ahmed

I wasn’t a fan of P.F. Chang’s beef and broccoli dish.

I didn't love how the beef was cooked at P.F. Chang's.Amena Ahmed

Panda Express offered an amazing meal that's manageable and cost-effective for one.

I liked that I could order a delicious and affordable meal for myself at Panda Express. Amena Ahmed

My family of 4 spent $65 at Oga's Cantina in Disney World. After trying to get a reservation for years, I wouldn't go back.

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