Keto Restaurant Guide
Keto at P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's is tough on keto because the carbs are in the sauces, not just the rice. Its September 2026 nutrition guide lists a traditional Kung Pao Chicken at 30g carbs, Mongolian Beef at 40g, and Orange Chicken at 108g, all before any rice. Even the famous Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are 66g carbs, with 28g of sugars.
There are a few real low-carb options if you know where to look. The Northern Style Spare Ribs are 6g carbs for six ribs, the Egg Drop Soup cup is 6g, the Asian Caesar Salad for one is 12g with 2g fiber, and steamed chicken or shrimp added to a dish are listed at 0g. Build the meal from those, and skip the rice, noodles and anything crispy or glazed.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated October 2026
Our go-to keto order
Northern Style Spare Ribs (6) + Egg Drop Soup cup
12g net carbs
12g carbs, 0g fiber
Sum of two published items: Northern Style Spare Ribs, 6 ribs (6g carbs, 0g fiber, 680 calories, 36g protein) and an Egg Drop Soup cup (6g carbs, 0g fiber, 40 calories).
Best keto options
6g carbs, 0g fiber
The lowest-carb dish in the guide, with 36g protein. The BBQ Pork Spare Ribs are 42g, so ask for Northern Style.
6g carbs, 0g fiber
40 calories. The bowl size is 44g carbs, so order the cup.
9g carbs, 0g fiber
A slightly higher-carb soup with 4g protein. The bowl is 60g.
12g carbs, 2g fiber
The lowest-carb salad. Add grilled chicken (2g carbs, 24g protein) from the protein options.
24g carbs, 12g fiber
Half the carbs are fiber, and it brings 36g protein. Best shared.
19g carbs, 3g fiber
The lowest-carb wok entree. The traditional dinner portion is 30g carbs with 6g fiber.
0g carbs, 0g fiber
Listed at 0g carbs as an extra protein. Crispy chicken as an add-on is 16g.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Why / how |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Style Spare Ribs (6) | 6g | 0g | 6g | The lowest-carb dish in the guide, with 36g protein. The BBQ Pork Spare Ribs are 42g, so ask for Northern Style. |
| Egg Drop Soup cup | 6g | 0g | 6g | 40 calories. The bowl size is 44g carbs, so order the cup. |
| Hot & Sour Soup cup | 9g | 0g | 9g | A slightly higher-carb soup with 4g protein. The bowl is 60g. |
| Asian Caesar Salad for one | 12g | 2g | 10g | The lowest-carb salad. Add grilled chicken (2g carbs, 24g protein) from the protein options. |
| Edamame | 24g | 12g | 12g | Half the carbs are fiber, and it brings 36g protein. Best shared. |
| Kung Pao Chicken (lunch portion, no rice) | 19g | 3g | 16g | The lowest-carb wok entree. The traditional dinner portion is 30g carbs with 6g fiber. |
| Steamed chicken or steamed shrimp (add-on protein) | 0g | 0g | 0g | Listed at 0g carbs as an extra protein. Crispy chicken as an add-on is 16g. |
Order with care
66g carbs, 8g fiber
The lettuce is not the issue; the filling and sauce are. 28g of sugars per order.
108g carbs, 6g fiber
Battered and glazed. Crispy Honey Chicken is even higher at 112g.
40g carbs, 2g fiber
A savory-sounding dish with 30g of sugars in the sauce.
152g carbs, 4g fiber
Every fried rice, lo mein and pad thai is over 100g carbs.
49g carbs, 1g fiber
Brown rice is 40g carbs with 3g fiber. Skip both.
66g carbs, 0g fiber
30g of sugars in an order of six. The dumplings are 36 to 42g for six.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps | 66g | 8g | 58g | The lettuce is not the issue; the filling and sauce are. 28g of sugars per order. |
| Orange Chicken (traditional) | 108g | 6g | 102g | Battered and glazed. Crispy Honey Chicken is even higher at 112g. |
| Mongolian Beef (traditional) | 40g | 2g | 38g | A savory-sounding dish with 30g of sugars in the sauce. |
| Fried Rice with Chicken (traditional) | 152g | 4g | 148g | Every fried rice, lo mein and pad thai is over 100g carbs. |
| White rice, individual serving (6 oz) | 49g | 1g | 48g | Brown rice is 40g carbs with 3g fiber. Skip both. |
| Crab Wontons (6) | 66g | 0g | 66g | 30g of sugars in an order of six. The dumplings are 36 to 42g for six. |
How to order keto at P.F. Chang's
- Ask for the Northern Style Spare Ribs, not the BBQ Pork Spare Ribs. The difference is 36g of carbs.
- Order soup by the cup. The Egg Drop and Hot & Sour cups are 6 and 9g; the bowls are 44 and 60g.
- Say "no rice" when ordering an entree. The guide lists rice separately, and a 6 oz white rice is another 49g.
- Choose steamed proteins over crispy or "wok fried with starch." Crispy chicken as an add-on is 16g carbs; steamed is 0g.
- Assume any glaze, honey, orange, sweet and sour or teriyaki dish is high in sugar. Firecracker Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, Pepper Steak and Chicken with Broccoli are the lowest-carb traditional entrees, at 28 to 30g.
Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus dietary fiber, rounded to the nearest gram, from P.F. Chang's's published nutrition information (checked October 2026). For a modified order, such as no bun, we subtract the published values of the part you leave off. Menus and recipes vary by location and change over time, so check current nutrition with P.F. Chang's before you order, especially for sauces, dressings, and seasonal items.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, but it takes care. The Northern Style Spare Ribs are 6g carbs, an Egg Drop Soup cup is 6g, and the Asian Caesar Salad for one is 12g with 2g fiber. Most wok entrees are 30g carbs or more before rice.
No. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are 66g carbs with 8g fiber and 28g sugars for a full order, and the half order is 38g. Build a meal from the Northern Style Spare Ribs and a soup cup instead.
Among the wok entrees, the lunch Kung Pao Chicken at 19g carbs with 3g fiber. For dinner, the traditional Firecracker Shrimp is lowest at 28g carbs with 6g fiber, followed by Kung Pao Chicken and Chicken with Broccoli at 30g with 6g fiber. The Northern Style Spare Ribs, though an appetizer, are lower at 6g for six ribs.
No. It has a separate gluten-free menu, but gluten-free is not low-carb: the gluten-free Mongolian Beef lunch is 23g carbs and the gluten-free fried rice is 77g.
The cups can be. An Egg Drop Soup cup is 6g carbs and a Hot & Sour Soup cup is 9g. The bowls are much larger at 44 and 60g, and the Wonton Soup bowl is 52g.
Sources
- P.F. Chang's National Menu Nutrition PDF (revised September 2026), accessed October 2026.
- P.F. Chang's Nutrition page, accessed October 2026.