# Smoking Spicy Tuna Rolls P.F. Chang’s New Smoking Kung Pao Dragon Roll Has Arrived By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-kung-pao-dragon-roll References: [fsrmagazine](https://www.fsrmagazine.com/industry-news/p-f-changs-launches-new-menu-with-smoke-spice-and-returning-favorites/) & [jacksonville](https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/dining/2026/05/19/p-f-changs-new-menu-items-summer-2026/90165225007/)  [P.F. Chang’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lettuce-wrap1) is looking to dazzle consumers this summer with the debut of its new Smoking Kung Pao Dragon Roll and the return of some beloved fan-favorite items. The new Smoking Kung Pao Dragon Roll is a bold new take on a California roll, which features a classic California roll base topped with seared Ahi tuna, a drizzle of [spicy sriracha hot sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll), and a garnish of crunchy peanuts, masago, and crispy panko. The whole thing is served dramatically tableside with a puff of smoke. Alongside the new Smoking Kung Pao Dragon Roll and some other new plant-based eggplant dishes, P.F. Chang’s is also bringing back its popular Pork Belly Bao Buns and Longlife Noodles & Prawns. Image Credit: P.F. Chang’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 76% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tableside Theatrical Serving:** Restaurants integrating visible smoke and dramatic presentations to create shareable experiences that elevate perceived value and social-media appeal. - **Fusion Sushi Reinvention:** Chefs blending traditional sushi formats with bold global flavors and crunchy textures to attract mainstream diners seeking novelty. - **Plant-based Asian Adaptations:** Menu development that reimagines classic Asian dishes using plant-based proteins and vegetables to capture flexitarian and vegan demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Casual Dining Chains:** Chain operators experimenting with limited-time, Instagram-friendly items and crossover cuisine to drive traffic and menu differentiation. - **Foodservice Equipment and Tableware:** Suppliers designing safe, portable smoke-emitting devices and dramatic plating tools to enable theatrical tableside service at scale. - **Packaged Ready-to-eat Meals:** Manufacturers adapting fusion and plant-based recipes into shelf-stable or refrigerated formats that mimic restaurant-style flavors and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Asian Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-seasonal-menu.md) - [Filmic Asian Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakier-flavors-menu.md) - [Toasted Snack Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-snack-rolls.md) - [Filet Mignon Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-and-turf-roll.md) - [Chinese Cuisine Mashup Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-sesame-shrimp-beef.md) - [Spicy Summertime Sushi Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-n-roll-sushi-summer-series.md) - [Chili Crisp-Topped Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crunch-pot-stickers.md) - [Hot Honey Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-hot-honey-roll.md) - [Flavorful Basil-Infused Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summ-thai-basil-chicken.md)