No one is going to call P.F. Chang’s Chinese Bistro authentic. But, in the case of this
deservedly popular restaurant, authenticity is not the goal. P.F. Chang’s serves thoughtful, often innovative and always delicious Chinese-inspired food in trendy-comfy surroundings. While most “Americanized” Chinese food is a gloppy tangerine-hued horror show, the fare at P.F. Chang’s is replete with fresh veggies and complemented by tasty (yet never overpowering) sauces. On the appetizer menu, the crab won tons are a welcome change from many of their local “Rangoon” brethren; the dominant flavor here comes from luscious hunks of real crab meat, rather than from a blob of cream cheese. Follow those with a spicy, tart plate of orange-peel chicken or an elegant platter of Chengdu spiced lamb (nicely accented by cumin, mint, tomatoes and sweet yellow onions). Prices are comparable to those at many other chains, yet the food is fresher and
This fast food chain is serving Pop Rocks-inspired chicken
Fast Food Around the World
Just because some of the world’s biggest fast-food chains originated in the United States, that doesn’t mean they were perfected here. Familiar names that seem so predictable here, like McDonald’s and KFC, diversify their offerings at international locations to suit local tastes. Here are some of the most unique menu items you’ll find only in select countries abroad, including Fizzy Pop Chicken, a first-of-its-kind creation that might leave you scratching your head.
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Fizzy Pop Chicken
Where to Find It: Popeyes, Singapore
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America’s Largest Asian Chain Is Selling Out of This New Chicken Dish
A beloved Chinese food chain recently took a risk when they introduced a progressive protein dish to their menu. It turns out, that move was a success—so much that they’re looking to take this item wider.
Last month, in collaboration with Beyond Meat, Panda Express introduced a vegan version of their bestselling Orange Chicken dish, calling the plant-based remix “Beyond the Original Orange Chicken.”
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Their aim, as they confirmed with Eat This, Not That! last month, was to test the plant-based item only in 10 Southern California and New York locations to help determine whether it could resonate across more markets. Based on the response, that seems likely.
This week, Insider reported that Panda Express sold through 1,300 pounds of the product on the launch’s first day. Meanwhile, the California locations that served the new dish sold out entirely “in
Massively popular Chinese fast-food chain Bingz Crispy Burger announces opening of first store in North America, unveils big plans for expansion
Markham, ON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bingz Crispy Burgers have announced the opening of its first store in North America. With burgers so delicious you won’t believe your taste buds, a little-known culinary fact in the West is that the Chinese burger has a history of more than 2,000 years, originating in the ancient Qin Dynasty.
Bingz Burgers officially launched in Markham at the end of May. The company was founded in 2014 in Beijing, China, by two Tencent programmers, and soon became one of the most iconic food chains in the country. Currently, it has over 70 outlets in Beijing and branches in several other cities, with sales of more than 60 million Chinese burgers in the past seven years. The menu offers a variety of flavors. Customers can choose from slightly spicy all-natural pork to tender beef with black pepper, all served between crispy buns. All-natural