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| - Until March 2012, I was not a big PF Changs Fan. Sure I like the Lettuce Wraps and the Spare Ribs but I have always felt it was overpriced, overcrowded and pretentious. I tend to avoid places where you have to wait in line for the privilege of dropping a C-note on dinner and drinks for 2 and the food isn't even real chinese.
And then, as if drawn by oriental mystery, I found myself with my lovely wife who is a PF Changs fan hearing myself say hmm, Lettuce Wraps sound good, surprised it came out of my mouth.
So off to Rampart we go. Past the wild rearing horses greeting us and reminding me that this might not be my best choice. Until.....................
Dinner for 2 for $40.00. I know I know, many other chains are offering similar or even better priced bargin dinners. And the old saying you get what you pay for usually holds true. I thought, ok. It is a trick, small portions, limited menu choices but I will give it a try, for my wife. Well this may be the exception. The popular items are on the 2 for $40 menu. Lettuce Wraps, Orange Chicken etc. Not everything but enough choices to make it worth it.
You start with soup, we upgrade to the Wonton for some yummy starts. Then you get 1 appetizer (Lettuce Wraps are a staple.) 2 entrees and either 3 mini deserts or one large piece of cake for a slight upgrade price.
The bowl of soup is huge and we have always ended up taking some home. The portions appear the same size as the regular dining and of course the same great taste. The Mongolian Beef is one of our favorites and the Crispy Honey Shrimp and Chicken are awesome.
Unless you are super hungry, there will be enough leftovers for 1-2 lunches. Make yourself the envy of your lunch crowd at work by enjoying a chinese feast the next day.
I have now become a fan of PF Changs and give them a resounding Xie xie or M goi. Not to mention the service was fantastic. We had an amazing server who has been there 7 years. I hope the restaurant appreciates what they have in this girl.
The only think keeping this from a 5 star rating is that I am from the East Coast where corner store chinese food is better than anything you can find in Vegas and half the price.
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