P F Chang's China Bistro

06/18/09

A lot invested in Decor at P.F. Chang's, and little on food

by Ming at Citysearch

God, I have had it with Chain restaurants. There's so many of them, but so few good ones. P. F. Chang's has a lot invested in it's decor... wall designs and fancy replicas of chinese architecture with a hip post modern (Red Light-esque decor). But the owners have completely neglected what is of paramount importance in a restaurant- the food! The dishes are hackneyed and uninspired, and need a total makeover. The wonton soup had no flavor, and the kung pao chicken was tasteless. It may be too much to ask the owners to emulate Shanghai Terrace in the Peninsula Hotel. They're on another level. But i have a suggestion: Go to Yen's on Clark Street in Chicago- they're food is basic chinese- but done well. Even Red Light, which is not superb, is MUCH BETTER than P. F. Chang's. Please, please overhaul your menu. We, in the suburbs, deserve better restaurants!

• Cons: Food lacks depth of flavor

03/06/09

Wait Is Long But..

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

Wait It Out Its Well Worth It, Go 4 It.... Its A Winner!

This gussied-up chain bustles with singles and families craving Chinese food favorites.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Towering twin stallions and carved wood screens add majesty and mystery to this stylish restaurant, where well-dressed patrons sip martinis at the bar and families with children feast around large tables or in spacious booths. The menu gives Chinese classics a contemporary tweak; dishes are artfully presented, with many sauces made tableside by servers. Signature plates include diced chicken wrapped in cool lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wok-fried scallops with lemon sauce.