Yes, thanks for the rant on vegan purity. I live in Kansas....like it’s not the vegan hot spot of the world. I have VERY few plant based options out. So I enjoy the rant and these videos.
People like that are the Karen's of Veganism. I'm not 100% vegan. I consider myself plant based (80%) working towards being 100% plant based. I grew up in super meat eating family in the Midwest. We bought a grass fed cow every year. It was not hard to give up beef and pork. Chicken is on it way out. Fish and Eggs are my weakness. I love tofu because it doesn't taste like meat. Fast food grosses me out.
I LOVE your comments about being Vegan. I totally agree with you that the negative mindset of some vegans is just really hurtful. You are vegans that show love, compassion and understanding. You are not mean and judgy. Thank you for speaking up about negative attitudes of some vegans and thank you for all you do for the vegan community 🙏🏻
It's really nice to hear you guys talk about gatekeeping in veganism! I'm a PhD student and my thesis is on meat consumption, and my first study we just published was the preferred definition of veganism, and what we found is that the people who were most likely to say that to be vegan you must be perfect in every part of it were actually vegan themselves. We're doing the lifestyle a disservice by holding people to such perfect standards, and I'm really glad you're calling them out on it!!
100% agree and I am not a perfect vegan because there's foods I have bought then discovered when I got home and they have contained an animal based ingredient but because I don't believe in food waste I usually have eaten it. Thankfully it doesn't happen too often because it hasn't happened since the beginning of the pandemic and mainly it was in my early vegan transition days.
Exactly. A vegan lifestyle isn't about being "perfect". Nobody's perfect so to expect that from even vegans is impossible; especially considering the fact that we're forced to live in a very speciesist society and world. I ran across a post in a vegan group on Facebook from one of those purist individuals and it was so condescending I had to point out that by their standards I couldn't even call myself vegan even though I do everything to my abilities to avoid contributing to animal exploitation but I live in a small town in Western Oklahoma where every restaurant is fast food and FAR from vegan or even plant based. It's an oilfield town where hunting is a big hobby and we don't even have a single farmer's market. The closest one is the next town over but without a car there's literally no way I can go so I'm left with Walmart to do my shopping so my options are extremely limited but I make it work. But even if I were to only ever eat at a vegan restaurant, only consume food from a garden, never were to harm an insect by accident, grew up in a vegan family from birth and were somehow able to totally, hypothetically, never harm a non human animal, etcetera I'd still have to earn money and taxes go to subsidies for animal agriculture and by purists' standards nobody would be vegan. They're ridiculous.
Saw that comment about "not being vegan if you go to fast food places" on your stories, and I'm glad you addressed it again here. You all really work so hard to make vegan cooking accessible, and show how easy it is to find vegan options in stores/restaurants
I watch y'all all the time even though I'm vegetarian and not vegan, and I love the "being vegan a few times a week is better than not being vegan at all" mentality. Now that I've eliminated most meat from my diet, I'll start adding in more vegan meals. Small changes over time!
There are no vegan options at Panda Express in Appalachia. The workers there were very clear when we asked that there would NEVER be a vegan option in that region. Living there as a vegan was HARD, and I’m so grateful we could move back to the west coast. I lost track of the number of times the “vegetarian option” at work was chicken or fish. 🤦🏻♀️
I just never eat fast food but I just adore the Chris's excitement throughout these videos :D And honestly, you make these videos so fun, interesting and actually quite informative! Thank you very much guys for consistently making such entertaining content for us! . Sending you all the love! Stay safe and have a great day or night!
I love these videos that you guys do - out and about videos :) - also completely agree about the contamination thing - you guys are quite approachable and considerate vegans which is so nice to see
I love y'all's channel. I studied urban planning for my masters and food and diet choices are so strongly intertwined with our location. I live in a big food desert where many people can't drive and grocery shop at convenience stores. Vegan fast food options are such a saving grace.
@@taajah I've been looking at the Vegan Plate menu online - wondering how good it is. I drive by just about every day - based on your recommendation I will try it this week. Thank you.
Thank you SO SO SO much for your comments about veganism! I transitioned to veganism over two years ago with a lot of influence from your channel and it makes me so happy to hear you discussing veganism from a non-judgemental stance. I am so tired of people hearing I'm vegan and immediately assuming that I'm judging them and that it's the main part of my personality. I can only control myself and I like to lead by example. There's more I could say but thank you again.
You’re guys’ speech about being vegan was so great!!! Like I realted and agreed so hard. It’s also important to know people intentions! A lot of my intention is environment and trying to be low impact, so let’s say I accidentally bought something that wasn’t vegan, I would try to give it to someone else who would want it. But if no one is around to eat it besides me. I would rather eat it then let it go to waste. I know that’s my personal thing, and I don’t judge others who don’t agree or do that. But it’s so hard to be in the vegan community because I always hesitate to tell people that because people are always judging my vegan “standards,” so I appreciated hearing that from people I look up to 💛😊✨
these videos are my favorite, it shows me so many options I wasn't aware existed! Also I am not vegan and love your videos because they have continued to help me make more and more vegan choices. Also your mindset and videos make it feel so much more accessible and i don't feel "preached" at! Thank you for all you do!
Before I was vegan, I used to eat at Panda Express about once a month, but I have not been in years. I didn't know they finally started to get with the times and go vegan with at least some items. Regarding the eggplant tofu... when I checked, it was made with oyster sauce, but again, that was years ago.
I’m glad to see Super Deluxe is offering a fully vegan burger now. I live right near that location and a few years ago when they first opened, their buns weren’t vegan. They gave me an impossible burger on a bed of shredded lettuce (and nothing else!!) and I VOWED to never return. Might have to give them another try now!
I love you guys so much! lol You're amazing. I did NOT know the chow mien and spring rolls were vegan at panda express! It's going to be like when they got the beyond burger at Carl's. The employees are going to know me by name. Haha! Thank you for your videos!
Love this video!!! Some times I just want some yummy darn fast food lol. Love that you mentioned how some vegans are so judgmental that it makes others feel "less than" so they dont even want ro try. I eat no meat, and very little dairy and eggs. My husband eats a little of everything. I feel like every little thing helps. Anyway...love you guys!!!
The chow mein is best when fresh. I’ve had it dry at so many locations but one location it was the most amazing thing. I think some places rush and don’t cook the noodles all the way so they don’t soak up the sauce well. I love these videos. Thanks guys!
I think the eggplant tofu is delish!! They used to carry it at several locations, but then stopped. Which is weird because plant-based eating has become more popular in recent years. 🤷🏻♂️
A little late to comment but oh well…… love this all of your videos and your comments on veganism. I’ll admit, I tried to go Vegan and it was just way too hard for me to give up certain foods and find alternatives HOWEVER, there are some vegan alternatives that I have exclusively replaced in my diet, as well as eating Daily Harvest weekly to replace some meals each week. It’s hard but not impossible! Thank you for showing people like me that! 🌱 🪴
As a vegan that used to work at fast-food chain. What you're actually doing is depleting their plant-based inventory. Thus causing the eatery to order more of the plant-based products and less animal products. Change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen.
Love this vid! I used to love Quiznos before I was vegan, so cool they have a vegan option! Also...I recently tried the vegan chickpea bites at Starbucks which are new and they are so good! You should totally try them!! 😊😊
I love love love your guys videos and they all have definitely helped motivate me to become vegan!!! Looking forward to more videos and tips from you guys.
I absolutely agree with the vegan options conversation. I think it is fantastic to see non-vegan companies producing, or partnering, to provide vegan options. Every little bit helps the animals and the environment! Also, I don't think I have ever met a vegan, especially an ethical vegan, who doesn't have pets. If this lifestyle is to save the animals, why wouldn't we?
Vegan options use to be hard to come by , you would go to a restaurant & the only option would be fries or a salad. It’s gotten so much better we all understand cross contamination. A lot of vegan restaurants can be so expensive & sometimes we don’t live near many, so having vegan options everywhere is so important sometimes it’s cheaper @ the fast food joints...✌🏾✌🏾
The eggplant tofu is awesome at Panda. We have it in SJ at several locations, but it was missing in action for several months, now it seems restaurants have it again.
I use to eat the eggplant an tofu many years ago maybe like 2007 or 2008? But from what I know they took it off the menu around 2010 or 2011 it’s been a while. I don’t know if they ever brought it back. This was in Southern California. It was so good!
Let's not fight each other, we're all on the same team and working towards the same goal; to end animal exploitation! I do feel its important to note that veganism is an ethical lifestyle, and doesn't just pertain to diet. Diets and foods are plant based, not vegan. That being said, veganism isn't about perfection, as its impossible in an imperfect world. I think its really important that people buy plant based menu items from historically non-plant based restaurants/chains in order to keep the demand up for plant based items, even if its not something I do myself. Much love! Thank you for showing how easy it is to eat a plant based diet, and lead a vegan lifestyle!
Thanks for the video! I saw Peta's article on Panda Express having vegan options, and was thrilled! I went to a Panda in my hometown, and asked if they use chicken broth in their chow mein and they said yes! This was in San Diego, btw. Does the recipe vary from region to region? Help!
I have had the eggplant tofu! It's in the San Francisco area! It's okay.....I wish they would do something more exciting because it's just huge chunks of eggplant and huge pieces of tofu so it doesn't have a ton of flavor. It's usually pretty greasy too.
Thank you for talking about gatekeepers 🙄 I’ve been vegan for three years and I feel like all we can do is try our best to reduce harm to the best degree available to us. Like, I don’t want to feel guilty every single time I get into my car that has a leather steering wheel or seats (as most vehicles do), unless one of these gatekeepers is going to gift us all Teslas 😂
Hopefully those negative comments were trolls, because that is all nonsense. I always eat at restaurants that have both vegan and non-vegan food options. One of the reasons I stopped following most of the vegans on youtube and instagram is because of that nonsense (and that most of them don't eat properly, then wind up back on animal flesh anyways). I subscribed to you guys, because I like that you show non-vegans (and vegans) all these wonderful options that they wouldn't have known about otherwise.
I love you two. You are so reasonable and always make me feel good about my journey. I am a 69 yo black grandmother who started eating plant based 8/8/2020. I am doing very well and I absolutely have been inspired by you. We are doing the best we can and our best is good enough. Thank you.
Not our local SB... yet but I'll get googling 👀 Peets coffee has an all vegan breakfast sandwich. A bit dry so bring your own condiments (chipotle mayo from follow your heart is our fav!)
Thank you for the discussion on the vegan "gatekeepers". Totally agree. I live in a small town in NC. There aren't many options here so the few that I do have, I support. Fast food or otherwise.
I’m near Myrtle Beach, SC and there aren’t a whole heap of options. I used to live in VA and got spoiled. I’ve done plant-based a couple of times and have always failed, even with the numerous options I had surrounding me. I’m doing it again and going into it with this more laid-back mindset. I wish I had found their page when I first went plant-based back in 2017. Being where I am now with limited options and working with what’s available, I definitely see how much of an advantage I had when I was in VA. Gatekeeping is the worst thing to help promote veganism. Nobody wants to be attacked for not getting it 100% perfect.
It’s 6:38 am and I’m screaming lmfao. My fiancée, Brianna was like “what happened?!?!?!” 😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks so much for the shoutout y’all! I love y’all 💕💕💕💕
I wish every vegan would just realize that we don’t live in a vegan world and this whole purity thing is impossible for so many. I agree with all of your points 100%! Stop shaming people for eating vegan options at non vegan establishments. Just be happy that they’re choosing the plants over the dead animal.
That guacamole situation...I've been transitioning to vegan and I found out that this restaurant that I love that has my FAVORITE guac puts SOUR CREAM in their guac??? WHYYYYYYYY
I was so turned off from the vegan community in the beginning of my journey to be vegan that I stopped saying that I was. I found some to be so judgmental about MY choices. So thank you guys for saying what you did. Love your channel and your transparency. I have a Quiznos near me I have to check out and see id they have the vegan corned beef!!👏😊💞
That's why I stopped being vegan I'm 2019, someone told me I wasn't vegan because I fed my husky chicken. I am now on my journey back to veganism but not labeling myself vegan because I don't want to deal with the vegan police and the vegan politics.
Hopefully you can find a middle ground or come to peace w dealing w haters. You can have a lot of influence on those around you, so if they see you being a vegan that is living their best life, they are more likely to follow your lead. Don't let a couple perfectionists get in your way. You're never gonna please everyone anyway. All the best
The eggplant tofu is one of my go tos! I love it so much :) It's only in one location near me (Bay Area) and it hasn't been at any others lol. I hope you can find it!
On cross contamination being an issue, just don't make it an issue. Don't hassle workers, they're just doing their best. If you want to guarantee no cross contamination then cook at home.
I really think that damn eggplant tofu is a myth. It’s not on their website anymore and I’ve never seen anyone be able to find it, no matter where they live. Like... Panda Express has EIGHT chicken options (among the other meats). Lame. 😂 Glad they made the chow mein vegan though cause I loved that in college.
the vegan purity mindset is so toxic, especially when you're talking to people who might be considering veganism! or even just someone who might be switching to more plant based foods. vegan purity is only going to push people away from veganism. letting people slowly dip their toes into eating vegan (my roommates now uses oat milk creamer in her coffee!!) is the best way to get people to think about veganism long term
I am not vegan but I love seeing alternative meat options coming around everywhere. I love love love options!!! Sometimes I don’t want protein, sometimes I wanna try something different that isn’t the same shit, sometimes I wanna see just how awesomely close vegan options come to regular options. So the more food establishments offer plant based alternatives the happier I am. And man the Panda Express super greens. Essential imo to any order. It’s so good!
been vegan for 8 yrs and I applaud and celebrate ANYONE doing little or big things to move veganism further - little things could be like - meat eater eating 1 plant-based meal, or asking me about possibly going vegan. If you're a vegan, be kind and be the resource and encouragement to anyone trying 'vegan and keep your disparaging judgements to yourself
The best vegan sandwich patty I have ever had has been Which Wich's black bean patty. You guys should try it. They say there is light chipotle in it, but it is so light that I never tasted it. I had that barbecue odor of chipotle, but I never noticed it at Which Wich.
That is crazy about the not eating at fast food places because of the presence of meats. Arby's fries are vegan and delicious, so those instagram trolls should shut up.
The only restaurant that I can try out of the three is Panda Express. I guess I know what I’ll have for lunch tomorrow🤤 wish I had a Quiznos near me because that sub looked so good!
Yes, thanks for the rant on vegan purity. I live in Kansas....like it’s not the vegan hot spot of the world. I have VERY few plant based options out. So I enjoy the rant and these videos.
People like that are the Karen's of Veganism. I'm not 100% vegan. I consider myself plant based (80%) working towards being 100% plant based. I grew up in super meat eating family in the Midwest. We bought a grass fed cow every year.
It was not hard to give up beef and pork. Chicken is on it way out. Fish and Eggs are my weakness. I love tofu because it doesn't taste like meat. Fast food grosses me out.
Good for you! Right there with ya!!!
OMG Jasmine PREACH. These crazy gatekeepers are ridiculous and not helpful to the movement.
I LOVE your comments about being Vegan. I totally agree with you that the negative mindset of some vegans is just really hurtful. You are vegans that show love, compassion and understanding. You are not mean and judgy. Thank you for speaking up about negative attitudes of some vegans and thank you for all you do for the vegan community 🙏🏻
It's really nice to hear you guys talk about gatekeeping in veganism! I'm a PhD student and my thesis is on meat consumption, and my first study we just published was the preferred definition of veganism, and what we found is that the people who were most likely to say that to be vegan you must be perfect in every part of it were actually vegan themselves. We're doing the lifestyle a disservice by holding people to such perfect standards, and I'm really glad you're calling them out on it!!
100% agree and I am not a perfect vegan because there's foods I have bought then discovered when I got home and they have contained an animal based ingredient but because I don't believe in food waste I usually have eaten it. Thankfully it doesn't happen too often because it hasn't happened since the beginning of the pandemic and mainly it was in my early vegan transition days.
Exactly. A vegan lifestyle isn't about being "perfect". Nobody's perfect so to expect that from even vegans is impossible; especially considering the fact that we're forced to live in a very speciesist society and world. I ran across a post in a vegan group on Facebook from one of those purist individuals and it was so condescending I had to point out that by their standards I couldn't even call myself vegan even though I do everything to my abilities to avoid contributing to animal exploitation but I live in a small town in Western Oklahoma where every restaurant is fast food and FAR from vegan or even plant based. It's an oilfield town where hunting is a big hobby and we don't even have a single farmer's market. The closest one is the next town over but without a car there's literally no way I can go so I'm left with Walmart to do my shopping so my options are extremely limited but I make it work. But even if I were to only ever eat at a vegan restaurant, only consume food from a garden, never were to harm an insect by accident, grew up in a vegan family from birth and were somehow able to totally, hypothetically, never harm a non human animal, etcetera I'd still have to earn money and taxes go to subsidies for animal agriculture and by purists' standards nobody would be vegan.
They're ridiculous.
Saw that comment about "not being vegan if you go to fast food places" on your stories, and I'm glad you addressed it again here. You all really work so hard to make vegan cooking accessible, and show how easy it is to find vegan options in stores/restaurants
I watch y'all all the time even though I'm vegetarian and not vegan, and I love the "being vegan a few times a week is better than not being vegan at all" mentality. Now that I've eliminated most meat from my diet, I'll start adding in more vegan meals. Small changes over time!
That is great! Keep it up! Baby steps are fine as long as it gets you where you are going.
There are no vegan options at Panda Express in Appalachia. The workers there were very clear when we asked that there would NEVER be a vegan option in that region. Living there as a vegan was HARD, and I’m so grateful we could move back to the west coast. I lost track of the number of times the “vegetarian option” at work was chicken or fish. 🤦🏻♀️
I just never eat fast food but I just adore the Chris's excitement throughout these videos :D And honestly, you make these videos so fun, interesting and actually quite informative! Thank you very much guys for consistently making such entertaining content for us!
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Sending you all the love! Stay safe and have a great day or night!
I swear, you get more gorgeous all the time, Jasmine 🤗❤️ That shirt is amazing, thank you both for the vids ☺️
I love these videos that you guys do - out and about videos :) - also completely agree about the contamination thing - you guys are quite approachable and considerate vegans which is so nice to see
I love y'all's channel. I studied urban planning for my masters and food and diet choices are so strongly intertwined with our location. I live in a big food desert where many people can't drive and grocery shop at convenience stores. Vegan fast food options are such a saving grace.
I'm in Roseville, CA (near Sacramento) our Panda has the Tofu Eggplant about half the time. It is very good. Always get it when it's available.
Thanks so much for putting your feedback out there! I've always wonder about it. Hope I get try it sometime!
Hey you should try “vegan plate” in Roseville if you haven’t already. Also they are coming out with a plant power in down town sac!! So exciting!!
@@taajah I've been looking at the Vegan Plate menu online - wondering how good it is. I drive by just about every day - based on your recommendation I will try it this week. Thank you.
@@chuckmccay the maple walnut shrimp is fantasticcc and their cheesecake is really good too.
Thank you SO SO SO much for your comments about veganism! I transitioned to veganism over two years ago with a lot of influence from your channel and it makes me so happy to hear you discussing veganism from a non-judgemental stance. I am so tired of people hearing I'm vegan and immediately assuming that I'm judging them and that it's the main part of my personality. I can only control myself and I like to lead by example. There's more I could say but thank you again.
You’re guys’ speech about being vegan was so great!!! Like I realted and agreed so hard. It’s also important to know people intentions! A lot of my intention is environment and trying to be low impact, so let’s say I accidentally bought something that wasn’t vegan, I would try to give it to someone else who would want it. But if no one is around to eat it besides me. I would rather eat it then let it go to waste. I know that’s my personal thing, and I don’t judge others who don’t agree or do that. But it’s so hard to be in the vegan community because I always hesitate to tell people that because people are always judging my vegan “standards,” so I appreciated hearing that from people I look up to 💛😊✨
The Eggplant Tofu is the best thing off the Panda Express menu. I hate how it has limited quantity
It is good, but I've only seen it in California and I live in Colorado.
@@JonesLeFae we got it in Las Vegas
I just found your channel in the past month or so. I love your message & your videos 💙
these videos are my favorite, it shows me so many options I wasn't aware existed! Also I am not vegan and love your videos because they have continued to help me make more and more vegan choices. Also your mindset and videos make it feel so much more accessible and i don't feel "preached" at! Thank you for all you do!
Y’all need to start keeping ketchup in the car! I have some hidden just in case 😂👏🏻
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Before I was vegan, I used to eat at Panda Express about once a month, but I have not been in years. I didn't know they finally started to get with the times and go vegan with at least some items. Regarding the eggplant tofu... when I checked, it was made with oyster sauce, but again, that was years ago.
I’m glad to see Super Deluxe is offering a fully vegan burger now. I live right near that location and a few years ago when they first opened, their buns weren’t vegan. They gave me an impossible burger on a bed of shredded lettuce (and nothing else!!) and I VOWED to never return. Might have to give them another try now!
I love you guys so much! lol You're amazing. I did NOT know the chow mien and spring rolls were vegan at panda express! It's going to be like when they got the beyond burger at Carl's. The employees are going to know me by name. Haha! Thank you for your videos!
Love this video!!! Some times I just want some yummy darn fast food lol. Love that you mentioned how some vegans are so judgmental that it makes others feel "less than" so they dont even want ro try. I eat no meat, and very little dairy and eggs. My husband eats a little of everything. I feel like every little thing helps. Anyway...love you guys!!!
The chow mein is best when fresh. I’ve had it dry at so many locations but one location it was the most amazing thing. I think some places rush and don’t cook the noodles all the way so they don’t soak up the sauce well. I love these videos. Thanks guys!
Tip get a side of teriyaki sauce. It makes it so your noodles aren’t dry.
I think the eggplant tofu is delish!! They used to carry it at several locations, but then stopped. Which is weird because plant-based eating has become more popular in recent years. 🤷🏻♂️
A little late to comment but oh well…… love this all of your videos and your comments on veganism. I’ll admit, I tried to go Vegan and it was just way too hard for me to give up certain foods and find alternatives HOWEVER, there are some vegan alternatives that I have exclusively replaced in my diet, as well as eating Daily Harvest weekly to replace some meals each week. It’s hard but not impossible! Thank you for showing people like me that! 🌱 🪴
As a vegan that used to work at fast-food chain. What you're actually doing is depleting their plant-based inventory. Thus causing the eatery to order more of the plant-based products and less animal products. Change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen.
Omg, I'm so glad the Chow Mein and spring rolls are vegan! That's all I need. 😍
They have the eggplant tofu at locations near me in the Bay Area, CA!
Love this vid! I used to love Quiznos before I was vegan, so cool they have a vegan option! Also...I recently tried the vegan chickpea bites at Starbucks which are new and they are so good! You should totally try them!! 😊😊
I’n relatively new to the channel. I love the vegan fast food videos! You guys mentioned your dogs, I’m just curious are they vegan too?
Love y'all so much!
I love love love your guys videos and they all have definitely helped motivate me to become vegan!!! Looking forward to more videos and tips from you guys.
I love these!!! Had no idea Panda Express has some options now. Really excited for the Quizno’s option if it comes to Florida!
I absolutely agree with the vegan options conversation. I think it is fantastic to see non-vegan companies producing, or partnering, to provide vegan options. Every little bit helps the animals and the environment! Also, I don't think I have ever met a vegan, especially an ethical vegan, who doesn't have pets. If this lifestyle is to save the animals, why wouldn't we?
Vegan options use to be hard to come by , you would go to a restaurant & the only option would be fries or a salad. It’s gotten so much better we all understand cross contamination. A lot of vegan restaurants can be so expensive & sometimes we don’t live near many, so having vegan options everywhere is so important sometimes it’s cheaper @ the fast food joints...✌🏾✌🏾
I LOVE the eggplant tofu even prior to being vegan. I have been eating it as a vegan kind of just hoping it is so thanks for confirming. LOL!
The eggplant tofu is awesome at Panda. We have it in SJ at several locations, but it was missing in action for several months, now it seems restaurants have it again.
"Small changes over time, equal big changes"💪🙏
Thanks guys for this video❤️
The eggplant tofu is good!! I had it at the Santa Cruz Panda Express. It’s pretty oily but, made it taste better probably 😭
Im so happy for panda cause my mom likes that and I felt like I couldn’t get anything. Thank you 2 I appreciate your videos so much
What about a vegan coffee chain challenge? Like Dutch bros, Starbucks and dunkin.love these videos!
I use to eat the eggplant an tofu many years ago maybe like 2007 or 2008? But from what I know they took it off the menu around 2010 or 2011 it’s been a while. I don’t know if they ever brought it back. This was in Southern California. It was so good!
I have only seen the eggplant & tofu at like 2 Panda Express locations in San Diego. I love these videos so much. ❤️❤️
Jasmine is still the most beautiful vegan out of all the vegan channels.
I get the exact same thing at panda. I just add a patty or some tofu on top when I get home. Yum
Let's not fight each other, we're all on the same team and working towards the same goal; to end animal exploitation!
I do feel its important to note that veganism is an ethical lifestyle, and doesn't just pertain to diet. Diets and foods are plant based, not vegan. That being said, veganism isn't about perfection, as its impossible in an imperfect world. I think its really important that people buy plant based menu items from historically non-plant based restaurants/chains in order to keep the demand up for plant based items, even if its not something I do myself.
Much love! Thank you for showing how easy it is to eat a plant based diet, and lead a vegan lifestyle!
Thanks for the video! I saw Peta's article on Panda Express having vegan options, and was thrilled! I went to a Panda in my hometown, and asked if they use chicken broth in their chow mein and they said yes! This was in San Diego, btw. Does the recipe vary from region to region? Help!
I was about to say if you put the super greens on top of the noodles it’s bomb😂😂
OMG NOT SPENCER’S GUACAMOLE TIK TOK😂😂😂😂😂
I am literally sitting in the drive-thru of super deluxe now just because of this video. 😂
I love you guys!!!!
You two are amazing I've been following you for a long time!!! I hope one day to get as popular as you two on my channel
I have had the eggplant tofu! It's in the San Francisco area! It's okay.....I wish they would do something more exciting because it's just huge chunks of eggplant and huge pieces of tofu so it doesn't have a ton of flavor. It's usually pretty greasy too.
Eggplant tofu is OK, you're not missing out on much. I do mix it w the chow mein as the mushiness helps with the dryness
Imperfect vegan over here, and I love this whole sentiment!
Amen,Jasmine!
Onions are so good
Jasmine is so pretty
Funny stuff! Enjoy watching
Chris, did you dye your hair or is it just the lighting?? ..
You guys have me running to spend my hard earned coin.... I thank you guys. 😊
I haven’t eaten at Panda Express In years since I became a vegan im glad that have vegan options 🤟🏾
Quiznos website states that their quacamole is vegan
Yea man. People are crazy. People like that do more harm than good. Anyways, love the videos guys. You guys are great.
Thank you for talking about gatekeepers 🙄 I’ve been vegan for three years and I feel like all we can do is try our best to reduce harm to the best degree available to us. Like, I don’t want to feel guilty every single time I get into my car that has a leather steering wheel or seats (as most vehicles do), unless one of these gatekeepers is going to gift us all Teslas 😂
You would love the eggplant tofu dammit! Hawai’i also has chow fun that’s vegan..😛
Hopefully those negative comments were trolls, because that is all nonsense. I always eat at restaurants that have both vegan and non-vegan food options. One of the reasons I stopped following most of the vegans on youtube and instagram is because of that nonsense (and that most of them don't eat properly, then wind up back on animal flesh anyways). I subscribed to you guys, because I like that you show non-vegans (and vegans) all these wonderful options that they wouldn't have known about otherwise.
I’m just mostly impressed Jasmine’s shirt stayed clean. Mine would be covered in stains 😂
same lol
Me too!
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Agreed!
Totally!
I love you two. You are so reasonable and always make me feel good about my journey. I am a 69 yo black grandmother who started eating plant based 8/8/2020. I am doing very well and I absolutely have been inspired by you. We are doing the best we can and our best is good enough. Thank you.
Amazing!!!
Wow that is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Love that Starbucks now has an all Vegan breakfast sandwich. With Vegan sausage, vegan egg, and vegan cheese
Yesss we are stoked for when it is available here!
Where is this available!? 😳
Not our local SB... yet but I'll get googling 👀
Peets coffee has an all vegan breakfast sandwich. A bit dry so bring your own condiments (chipotle mayo from follow your heart is our fav!)
They do?!
They also have a new brownie that is vegan
I think that Quiznos sandwich is the first thing I've seen in these videos that I've actually wanted to go order. I liked Quiznos way back when.
lol that tiktok is so how I feel about miss Vicky’s salt and vinegar chips. Like why oh why are there milk ingredients in them? Grrrr.
Thank you for the discussion on the vegan "gatekeepers". Totally agree. I live in a small town in NC. There aren't many options here so the few that I do have, I support. Fast food or otherwise.
Hi neighbor!I live in NC too!!! :)
I’m near Myrtle Beach, SC and there aren’t a whole heap of options. I used to live in VA and got spoiled. I’ve done plant-based a couple of times and have always failed, even with the numerous options I had surrounding me. I’m doing it again and going into it with this more laid-back mindset. I wish I had found their page when I first went plant-based back in 2017. Being where I am now with limited options and working with what’s available, I definitely see how much of an advantage I had when I was in VA. Gatekeeping is the worst thing to help promote veganism. Nobody wants to be attacked for not getting it 100% perfect.
It’s 6:38 am and I’m screaming lmfao. My fiancée, Brianna was like “what happened?!?!?!” 😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks so much for the shoutout y’all! I love y’all 💕💕💕💕
Lmaoooo!! I love it. You’re welcome! And thanks for sharing about vegan food at Panda Express we were so stoked on it 😍😍
Currently too lazy to get up from the couch to get food... I guess living vicariously thru this video will do lol
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Girl go get your food and eat with them 😜
I wish every vegan would just realize that we don’t live in a vegan world and this whole purity thing is impossible for so many. I agree with all of your points 100%! Stop shaming people for eating vegan options at non vegan establishments. Just be happy that they’re choosing the plants over the dead animal.
That guacamole situation...I've been transitioning to vegan and I found out that this restaurant that I love that has my FAVORITE guac puts SOUR CREAM in their guac??? WHYYYYYYYY
Noooo 😭😭😭
They do that to stretch it out and make it "creamy". That’s why I ask if it has dairy in it.
@@Juanita_RoCa I wouldn't be shocked if mayo is used once in a while too so maybe don't just ask about dairy
The vegan gatekeepers are what gives vegan a bad name. They've co-opted the name vegan. Where I live it's a struggle to find vegan food out.
THANK YOU for the vegan perfection stuff, twitter drives me crazy and makes me feel bad about myself lol
Jasmine you’re soooo prettyyyyy❤️😍
jasmine looks so cute and summery in this💐✨🌿
I was so turned off from the vegan community in the beginning of my journey to be vegan that I stopped saying that I was. I found some to be so judgmental about MY choices. So thank you guys for saying what you did. Love your channel and your transparency. I have a Quiznos near me I have to check out and see id they have the vegan corned beef!!👏😊💞
Omg yes. I still am really uncomfortable just telling people I'm vegan. Like, I avoid it as much as possible.
Another point about the purity at fast food places...when the vegan options sell well, that tells them to offer more vegan options!
Yes yes yes money talks! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
That's why I stopped being vegan I'm 2019, someone told me I wasn't vegan because I fed my husky chicken. I am now on my journey back to veganism but not labeling myself vegan because I don't want to deal with the vegan police and the vegan politics.
Hopefully you can find a middle ground or come to peace w dealing w haters. You can have a lot of influence on those around you, so if they see you being a vegan that is living their best life, they are more likely to follow your lead. Don't let a couple perfectionists get in your way. You're never gonna please everyone anyway. All the best
The eggplant tofu is one of my go tos! I love it so much :) It's only in one location near me (Bay Area) and it hasn't been at any others lol. I hope you can find it!
Really? I’m in the Bay Area and there’s ALWAYS eggplant at every Panda Express I go to! It’s my fave!
@@nzaragoza7 Maybe I’m unlucky! 1 out of 4 I’ve been to have had it lol. Any other vegan places you love in the bay?
On cross contamination being an issue, just don't make it an issue. Don't hassle workers, they're just doing their best. If you want to guarantee no cross contamination then cook at home.
Who gave a thumbs down on this video -.- chris and jasmine are fuckin awesome!!!❤️
I really think that damn eggplant tofu is a myth. It’s not on their website anymore and I’ve never seen anyone be able to find it, no matter where they live. Like... Panda Express has EIGHT chicken options (among the other meats). Lame. 😂 Glad they made the chow mein vegan though cause I loved that in college.
the vegan purity mindset is so toxic, especially when you're talking to people who might be considering veganism! or even just someone who might be switching to more plant based foods. vegan purity is only going to push people away from veganism. letting people slowly dip their toes into eating vegan (my roommates now uses oat milk creamer in her coffee!!) is the best way to get people to think about veganism long term
I am amazed y’all are able to speak so eloquently with your mouths full 😂
I am not vegan but I love seeing alternative meat options coming around everywhere. I love love love options!!! Sometimes I don’t want protein, sometimes I wanna try something different that isn’t the same shit, sometimes I wanna see just how awesomely close vegan options come to regular options. So the more food establishments offer plant based alternatives the happier I am.
And man the Panda Express super greens. Essential imo to any order. It’s so good!
Come to California. I almost always get the tofu eggplant when I go to Panda Express. It’s so good
been vegan for 8 yrs and I applaud and celebrate ANYONE doing little or big things to move veganism further - little things could be like - meat eater eating 1 plant-based meal, or asking me about possibly going vegan. If you're a vegan, be kind and be the resource and encouragement to anyone trying 'vegan and keep your disparaging judgements to yourself
I don't think cross contamination makes something less vegan because, as you said, it doesn't add to animal cruelty - and that's the whole point.
The best vegan sandwich patty I have ever had has been Which Wich's black bean patty. You guys should try it. They say there is light chipotle in it, but it is so light that I never tasted it. I had that barbecue odor of chipotle, but I never noticed it at Which Wich.
If all vegans were like you, everyone would want to be a vegan. You’re awesome
That is crazy about the not eating at fast food places because of the presence of meats. Arby's fries are vegan and delicious, so those instagram trolls should shut up.
The tofu eggplant is delicious!! We have always had it in Southern California
The only restaurant that I can try out of the three is Panda Express. I guess I know what I’ll have for lunch tomorrow🤤 wish I had a Quiznos near me because that sub looked so good!