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| - I kind of have a soft spot for Americanized Chinese food. Dare I say, I enjoy it more than the authentic stuff? I can just imagine my foodie friends shunning me from their presence now.Alright wait but I love me some dim sum so I guess that's not entirely true!
Anyway, I normally would have given PF Changs 3 stars for their good, Americanized spin on Chinese dishes but this review just went up one star because now they have a pre-fixe menu! The price factor was always a deterrent for us but this new menu (hopefully its permanent) is totally worth the price!
For $39 you get soup, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, rice, and a dessert to share. We got the:
* Lettuce wraps- flavorful chicken, scallions, and water chestnuts, this one is always a crowd pleaser.
*Crispy Honey Chicken- I love this stuff, especially dipped into their hot mustard sauce. Just the right amount or sweetness and crisp from the batter and puffed rice noodles. L.O.V.E.
*Mongolian Beef- they deep fry the beef I think before they toss it in the sauce. Good but I would definitely rather have authentic for this dish.
*Soup- we got one of each, hot and sour soup with tofu, chicken and shitake mushrooms and egg drop soup. Although one is tangy while the other is subtle, we liked them both.
*Tiramisu- I've had so many bad tiramisus at restaurants that I have stopped ordering this. But the hubby really wanted it and I was glad he picked it! Perfect balance of cream and cake with a subtle hint of espresso and rum. Drool.
I even like the way they cook their brown rice, soft but not mushy. Most places seem to undercook the rice. Its a matter of preference though. I finally asked them what the 3 different sauces are that they mix for your table side. Hot mustard, chili garlic sauce, and "pot sticker" sauce. Interesting. But we always enjoy it with our meal.
We also really like the ambiance here with the dim lighting and decor. Makes for a great date night. But I highly recommend coming later at night (think past 8:30pm) if you want to avoid the crowds and families. We'll be back!
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