What to Order at P.F. Chang's for High Cholesterol

Sit-down Chinese-American food leans fried, saucy, and salty — but P.F. Chang's has a real set of steamed, grilled, and vegetable-forward options, plus a "wok-fired lighter" side of the menu, that make a heart-smart dinner very doable.

What to look for at P.F. Chang's

The traps are fried/breaded dishes, sweet-and-fried sauces, and very high sodium across the board. Lean on steamed or grilled proteins, steamed vegetables, sauce on the side, and brown rice.

Heart-smart picks

• Steamed dishes (steamed dumplings, Buddha's Feast steamed) with sauce on the side.

• Grilled or wok-seared salmon / grilled fish — heart-friendly fats.

• Chicken or shrimp with vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, string beans), sauce light or on the side.

• Brown rice instead of fried rice, and split an entree (portions are large).

Solid runners-up

• Buddha's Feast (steamed) + brown rice for a vegetable-forward plate.

• Ginger chicken with broccoli, sauce on the side.

What to skip

• Fried items — crispy honey chicken, Chang's spare ribs, egg rolls, crispy wontons.

• Sweet-and-fried sauces (orange, sesame, sweet chili) poured over.

• Fried rice and lo mein as the default; watch the sodium in soy-heavy dishes.

Quick tips

Go steamed or grilled, order sauce on the side, make the sides vegetables and brown rice, and box half. That flips a heavy Chinese-American dinner into a heart-smart one.

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Forage and this guide offer general wellness guidance, not medical advice. Nutrition varies by location and portion — confirm with the restaurant, and talk to your doctor about your diet.