Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> 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.

You could visit their Pei Wei diners, faster and cheaper, and the same
ownership.