On Thu 24 Jul 2008 07:27:49p, kilikini told us...

> Goomba wrote:
>> I LIKE PF Changs. I don't care if it is a chain, LOL!
>>
>> We wanted a fast supper last night before doing some errands (buying
>> the new dishwasher for the kitchen re-do, etc.) so we headed off to
>> PFChangs and had a wonderful early meal (5 PM). Does that make us old
>> folks now, I wonder? LOL.
>> Anyhooo... I ordered the Kung Po Chicken ($12.50) which comes with
>> lovely large pieces of white meat chicken and mildly glazed in
>> whatever sauce it uses and garnished with peanuts and scallions.
>> Comes with white rice. Husband ordered the Chengdu Spiced Lamb ($14)
>> which was delicious and comes with nice peppers and flavored with
>> spices and lemon grass. We both split the two entrees between. For
>> sides we ordered the half servings of Spicy Green Beans ($3) and
>> Sichuan Asparagus ($3), both of which were generous enough for 3
>> people so we had enough to take leftover veggies home. For dessert
>> we shared the Banana Spring Rolls ($6) which were large pieces of
>> banana wrapped in lumpia wrapper then fried. They are served with
>> fresh berries (the blackberries were to die for!) and coconut ice
>> cream garnished with caramel glaze. I highly recommend it!
>> Such a flavorful meal just left me feeling *good* and downright happy.
>> I had warned the waitress that we were in a bit of a hurry at the
>> onset and she kept things moving at a nice pace all the while keeping
>> our iced tea glasses refilled and not being that waitdroid a nuisance
>> asking how things were 20 seconds after they arrive or you put a bite
>> in your mouth and can't speak. I think she asked just once? I can
>> live with that. The bill came to 41.00 for the two of us, and I left a
>> $12 tip in
>> appreciation for her for taking care of us so efficiently. I think
>> letting her know at the onset that we were in a bit of a hurry helped
>> set the expectation, and it was so pleasant to have her meet the
>> expectation and yet the meal didn't feel unpleasantly rushed. We could
>> linger eating, but the waiting time between courses or "events" was
>> abbreviated nicely. She brought the bill as we were served dessert
>> and I gave her my AMEX to run while we ate, so we were free to leave
>> as soon as we were done and ready.
>> The leftovers were delicious this morning
>
> I've heard of P.F. Chang's before, mentioned in other threads and other
> groups, but I looked up the menu for the first time after your post.
> Kinda pricey, IMO. I paid $5.40 for my lunch today at my local Chinese
> place and that was for 2 egg rolls and an order of mu shu pork with
> white rice included. I couldn't eat it all.
>
> I looked up the nearest P.F. Chang's location to me at it's 47.5 miles
> away, so I don't expect we'll be visiting it any time soon. :~)
>
> kili

It's only an occasional place for me to go, mainly due to the prices. I
really can't afford frequent meals at that price, though wish I could. I
really do like their food. As restaurant prices go, they aren't actually
that expensive when compared to others, but it's still over my budget for
more than an occasional stop.

Having said that, I'm still very partial to old-fashioned traditional
Cantonese chinese food, and it's also far more affordable on my budget.

In another life it was easy for me to afford almost any cost of meal
frequently. Those days are long gone, and I actually don't mind too much.

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Wayne Boatwright
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