Gluten-free restaurant guide
Is Panda Express gluten-free?
Best-case grade: DShared fryer — caution
Most dishes use soy sauce (wheat) or are battered/fried, and woks/utensils are shared. Only a couple of items are gluten-free and cross-contact is high.
What's safe to order at Panda Express
- String bean chicken breast (verify)Gluten-free if modified
- Steamed rice / mixed vegGluten-free if modified
- Orange chicken / most entréesRisky — skip or verify
How to order gluten-free at Panda Express
- Check the allergen list — very few items qualify.
- Expect shared woks/serving spoons; risky for celiac.
This grade assumes a relaxed eater. Strict celiac? Sift re-grades every restaurant for your level — shared fryers, oats, traces and all.
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