On Jul 24, 9:59 pm, rosie > wrote:
> On Jul 24, 8:02�pm, Goomba > wrote:
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> > I LIKE PF Changs. I don't care if it is a chain, LOL!
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> > � � � � 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
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> Glad to hear someone else enjoys PF CHangs-I like them too, especially
> the lettuce chicken wraps!! Try them next time.Also I love the brown
> rice, instead of white rice, it tastes really good with the spicey
> foods!
>
> Rosie

If you're not expecting Chinese food, I hear they are good, but on a
mailing list
folks are not happy with PF Changs. Salty, sweet, too much fried.
Their less
formal Pei Wei operations are the same.

The lettuce wraps seem to be universally enjoyed.

maxine in ri
damning with faint praise