P F Chang's China Bistrosimilar businesses >
1145 Newport Center Dr # 2
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Fax: 949-759-3557
(4 Ratings)
Price Per Person: $20-$30*
Kid-Friendly Perks: Kid menu, high chairs
Blue Plate Special: Intensely flavored and unusual Chinese fare, including Cantonese duck, orange peel chicken, Mongolian beef and the very Great Wall of Chocolate.
The Dish: P.F. Chang's -- the brainchild of Paul Fleming, executed by cuisine expert Philip Chang -- first opened its doors in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1993. Fleming sought elegance and innovation, authenticity and exploration -- none of it easy in a chain restaurant. But he succeeded: His China Bistro is a Hot Concept winner, as well as Best Chinese Restaurant Award Winner. Chang's fiery stir-fried spicy chicken is a new take on General Tao's, and VIP Cantonese chicken mimics Peking duck preparation. Honey shrimp are battered and crispy, and stir-fried Cantonese scallops or shrimp are seasoned with garlic and yellow chives. Mongolian Beef is quickly cooked with scallions and garlic. Wines compliment your entree choices.
The Atmosphere: Although "elegant" is rarely a word used to describe chain restaurants, P.F. Chang's hits the bulls-eye. Gracious, inviting and innovative, P.F. Chang's offers a mysteriously haunting and glamorous dining setting, accented by pieces from the Ming and T'ang dynasties. Hand-painted murals and low lighting complete the mood. In some areas of the country, Fleming has instituted Pei Wei Asian Diner, the quick and more casual eating experience. But true fans will remain loyal to P.F. Chang's original vision.
-- Tracey E. Meloni
*Price Per Person includes entree, drink & dessert
Categories: Foods-Carry Out, Restaurants, Restaurants-Bistro
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4 Ratings and Reviews
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Mistapwned - 05/24/2008Boo
Comments(0)|Add CommentFake Chinese food
sh0rtyt0oflyy - 04/10/2007The food is not really chinese. I dont even know why its known as "China Bistro." Everything about it is fake.
all about the lettuce wraps
mcduck2 - 02/28/2007If nothing else, just get the lettuce wraps and call it a day. PF's has THE best lettuce wraps I have ever tasted and I have had my share of them. Some have come a close 2nd but they are still #1. The rest of the menu and food is pretty decent althought I wish the portions a bit more for what you pay. I would make a meal just from the wraps!
Used to be a lot better
anthempics - 03/19/2004The PF Changs in Santa Monica was the first one I went to. The service was at one time excellent, as was the food. However, the last 5 or 6 times I've gone (at the urging of others), it's grown progressively worse. The waiters don't listen, don't bother coming by except for the order and of course, the check (when they suddenly become much nicer.) Anyhow, used to be a favorite, now just a disappointment.