On Thu 24 Jul 2008 08:17:10p, Pete C. told us...
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> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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>> On Thu 24 Jul 2008 07:27:49p, kilikini told us...
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>> > 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.
>
I sometimes go to Pei Wei's for lunch as there is one near my work. I
thoroughly enjoy their food. There's another place near work, China
Chile's, with a much more esoteric menu. Their food is delicious and
average price for lunch.
There are no worthwhile Chinese restaurants near where I live, so it's
either an evening journey to a good place, or a lunchtime treat at places
nearby.
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Wayne Boatwright
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