PF Changs

[maziwanka]

I love their lemon scallops and the salt & pepper calamari is also quite good.

I like P.F. Changs.

yep

 

[ShawnD1]

People like chains for the consistency. Every local chinese food place near me is a hit or miss depending on the cooks mood. Sometimes, it downright disgusting and undercooked/cooked with old burned tasting oil.

Avoid places run by Chinese people. They will never throw anything out.
It just fell on the floor a little, it's still good, it's still good.
It's just a little overcooked, it's still good, it's still good.
The chicken is just a little bit raw on the inside, but it's still good, it's still good.
It's just been sitting under the heat lamp for 6 hours, it's still good, it's still good.

I can't remember who told me this, but always judge a place by looking at the bathroom. If their bathroom is spotlessly clean, the kitchen is probably clean as well. If the bathroom looks like something you would find in China or India, you can bet the kitchen is every bit as horrible and you're eating food that fell on the floor.

 

[Doppel]

The hell is the OP on. PF Change's lettuce wraps are completely insane. Each time I take a first bite it's like I've just been hit in the head by a sledgehammer of awesomeness.

 

[Soundmanred]

PF Changs is good, but overpriced

 

[Oyeve]

Avoid places run by Chinese people. They will never throw anything out.
It just fell on the floor a little, it's still good, it's still good.
It's just a little overcooked, it's still good, it's still good.
The chicken is just a little bit raw on the inside, but it's still good, it's still good.
It's just been sitting under the heat lamp for 6 hours, it's still good, it's still good.

I can't remember who told me this, but always judge a place by looking at the bathroom. If their bathroom is spotlessly clean, the kitchen is probably clean as well. If the bathroom looks like something you would find in China or India, you can bet the kitchen is every bit as horrible and you're eating food that fell on the floor.

In NYC only eat at Chinese restaurants that Chinese eat at. Then you know its good.

 

[ShawnD1]

In NYC only eat at Chinese restaurants that Chinese eat at. Then you know its good.

Up in Edmonton that only indicates the price. Places with lots of Chinese people are usually good value. If it's filled with white people, it's probably very expensive for what you get.

 

[SKORPI0]

PF Changs is good, but overpriced

This, but you're paying for the ambiance. ^_^
Have 2 blocks from my place, it's usually packed weekends. When family goes there, we average about $20/person.

 

[ss284]

It continues to amaze me, but why do people like cheesecake factory so much?

 

[AstroManLuca]

PF Chang's is to Chinese food what Red Lobster is to seafood or Olive Garden is to Italian food. It's not really good or a good deal, but most people are too afraid to try a non-chain restaurant.

Oh well, those people don't know what they're missing. I'll never go to PF Chang's as long as I can go to Little Szechuan, Hong Kong Noodle, or Saigon.

 

[Aquaman]

Why does this place exist? Because one of us was in a rush, we unfortunately had to settle for it yesterday when we didn't want to wait an hour for Cheesecake Factory next door. So instead, we got into PF Changs with 9 people with no wait. That should've been our first clue. The $14/person dishes were equivalent to $5 take-out chinese food. The menu items were THE SAME as chinese take-out food and our 2nd mistake was presuming it would somehow be better - NO. If you have never had the misfortune of going to one, consider yourself lucky. We spent $155 on chinese take out. Apparently many others do too...

Sir......... please relinquish your Asian card for a 30 day suspension.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Fingolfin269]

I like Chang's but we have a Pei Wei nearby and I usually go there instead.

 

[Brainonska511]

You're complaining about PF Changs, when you originally wanted to go to the Cheesecake Factory?

btw, were you at the Source Mall?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Why does this place exist? Because one of us was in a rush, we unfortunately had to settle for it yesterday when we didn't want to wait an hour for Cheesecake Factory next door. So instead, we got into PF Changs with 9 people with no wait. That should've been our first clue. The $14/person dishes were equivalent to $5 take-out chinese food. The menu items were THE SAME as chinese take-out food and our 2nd mistake was presuming it would somehow be better - NO. If you have never had the misfortune of going to one, consider yourself lucky. We spent $155 on chinese take out. Apparently many others do too...

Because it effin' rocks!!!

Why the christ was there a 1 hour wait at Cheesecake Factory? That place fucking blows. Last time my wife and I ate there it sucked. At least PF Changs has tasty food.

 

[0roo0roo]

same reason asian people dont show up much at white restaurants.

 

[foghorn67]

I eat there four times a week!
WHY DO I HAVE THESE HEADACHES???

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[ss284]

Also, PFchangs is the parent company of Pei Wei.

 

[dud]

Why does this place exist? Because one of us was in a rush, we unfortunately had to settle for it yesterday when we didn't want to wait an hour for Cheesecake Factory next door. So instead, we got into PF Changs with 9 people with no wait. That should've been our first clue. The $14/person dishes were equivalent to $5 take-out chinese food. The menu items were THE SAME as chinese take-out food and our 2nd mistake was presuming it would somehow be better - NO. If you have never had the misfortune of going to one, consider yourself lucky. We spent $155 on chinese take out. Apparently many others do too...

OP, agree 100%!

PFC's food is average at best and ... come to think about it ... not very good. The American public is desperate for a good sit-down meal and it shows at PFC's.

 

[dud]

Also, PFchangs is the parent company of Pei Wei.

A friend and I went to PW a week ago. What a total disappointment (for me). My friend thought it was good while I could make much better at home.

 

[Fingolfin269]

A friend and I went to PW a week ago. What a total disappointment (for me). My friend thought it was good while I could make much better at home.

Pei Wei is kind of the take-out version of PF. I don't think it tastes quite as good so I'm not shocked you can make better at home.

 

[davmat787]

The hell is the OP on. PF Change's lettuce wraps are completely insane. Each time I take a first bite it's like I've just been hit in the head by a sledgehammer of awesomeness.

Yep, only been to PF Changs a couple times, but the lettuce wraps are pure awesomeness. Their ponzu sauce is quite good. The rest of what I had was okay, but nothing great. If I go again I would probably order lettuce wraps for an appetizer, and lettuce wraps for the entree.

Anyway, I have been on a non chain restaurant kick for a while now, along with taking the time to properly cook at home. Fresh ingredients simply cannot be beat.

 

[ponyo]

Shows you there are lot of suckers out there with zero taste buds.

 

[TheVrolok]

Shows you there are lot of suckers out there with zero taste buds.

 

[Kanalua]

Anyway, I have been on a non chain restaurant kick for a while now, along with taking the time to properly cook at home. Fresh ingredients simply cannot be beat.

I've made PF Chang's lettuce wraps at home. wasn't too hard, just followed a video on Youtube. It was really good! and so much cheaper!

 

[sjwaste]

I think it's idiotic to make a thread about how PF Chang's sucks when you were originally looking to eat at Cheesecake Factory. First, both are pretty good for what they are, but if you're going for chain dining you really don't have much room to bitch.

More importantly, what group of assholes shows up at a restaurant with 9 people, without making a reservation or at least calling ahead? It's mutually beneficial if you notify them that you will be showing up with a large group.

In short, it's your own fault. And I like PF Chang's!

 

[MotionMan]

I <3 PF Chang's!

(Around here, PF Chang's and Cheesecake Factory's tend to be right next to each other. PF Chang's does seem to get CF's overflow a lot.)

MotionMan