Asian Food You Can Love

One of my favorite places to eat out is Pei Wei Asian Diner.  This "distant cousin" to the famous PF Chang's restaurant chain is moderately affordable and delicious.  While I would always choose PF Chang's if given the choice, my wallet would prefer I dine at Pei Wei (pronounce pay-way).

Both eating establishments offer a variety of gluten-free menu items.  In fact, PF Chang's has an pretty extensive selection of GF items, including the wildly popular Mongolian Beef.  (click here for PF Chang's menu)

Pei Wei also has 8 options on their GF menu, but like many restaurants that are trying to accommodate those of us with the "gluten affliction", their choices are often salads or dishes that are heavy on the vegetable side.  For example, Edamame (can't pronounce it, won't eat it), or Vietnamese Rolls (mostly veggies in this one too).

But they have one stand-out AMAZING dish that I highly recommend... Pei Wei Spicy Chicken.  Of course, I have them hold the snap peas.  The chicken is lightly breaded in a GF coating (rice flour possibly?), seared, and seasoned perfectly.  The dish has a "heat" that is just enough to dazzle your tastebuds and clear your sinuses.  The entree is enough to share, but I suggest you don't.  Stuff yourself because when you're on a gluten-free diet, a meal this good just doesn't come along very often.  So enjoy!