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4094 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77027

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PF Changs China Bistro
Local(713) 627-7220

4094 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77027

http://houston.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/9868085

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The Open View

For three star Chinese, try p.f. Chang's China Bistro in Houston. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Galleria neighborhood. The menu is americanized to appeal to a broader range of diners. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of PF Changs China Bistro

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

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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/26/2007
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User Reviews of PF Changs China Bistro

Yelp.com Review - by Albert N.

2 of 5 stars. I guess I don't get this place. If I'm in the mood for Chinese food, I want Chinese food. Americanized can be good as long as it's done skillfully. (Hello, Daniel Wong.) But dumbing down the cuisine…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cory O.

3 of 5 stars. I was shocked (shocked, I tell you!) at how unrepulsive the food was here! Three stars may sound generous, but if you only knew who much I dreaded coming here for generic, bland, quasi-Asian food,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Nice Experience

I've visited this location twice and we (party of 3) enjoyed ourselves. There is a trendy and inviting setting and the waitstaff was attentive. The wine selections are assorted by taste which helps those who...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry C.

1 of 5 stars. Hate to be so negative, but the things that run through my mind when I ate here... first thing was WTF? Let's just get down to it. The "Americanization" of Chinese food here is disgusting. Decor will…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott R.

5 of 5 stars. yea rotarted, cause Philip Chang isn't an asian name at all moron
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

1 of 5 stars. If you like fake Chinese food---then come here! It's not even owned by Asians!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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P.F. Changs

The food and atmosphere at this restaurant are definitely worth the wait. They now offer reservations, so you don't have to wait if you plan in advance. Also, there are great places to shop within steps if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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good atmosphere, great food

i just recently ate at p.f. changs and i absolutely loved it. we had the chicken lettuce wraps and mongolian beef. i usually dont like chinese style beef, but this was the best chinese food i have ever eaten...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Very loud but good food.

I have eaten here many times and most recently for someone's birthday lunch which they did put us in the back which was less congested and noisy but it was difficult to talk at the long table for eight. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Great place

Our first visit. We usually do not go to Chinese restaurants & decided to check this out while were shopping in the area. It was worth the wait. We really enjoyed our meal and plan to visit the one in our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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50-50 kind of place.

I have had mixed experiences here. Generally it's crowded and the hostesses are rude to my party. You should also go there expecting to wait anywhere between 20-60 min for your table! I've had good service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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not a good place for those looking just for a meal

i always see people ranting about places that are not meant to just serve you food. think of the location and atmosphere. it is a tredy spot! and a fun one at that. the lucky cat martini is very good....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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The Worst High-Priced Chinese Food in Houston

If you want the worst Chinese food in Houston for the highest price, this place is for you. Don't go to this place if you are hungry either, the entrees should be advertized as children meals or snacks. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Good food, but not authentic.

Does it really matter if it's not authentic as long as the foods good; your buying a meal not a painting or an antique. The food is more fusion than Chinese and sometimes the service is not great. But the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Poor Service Good Food

If you don't mind waiting 20 minutes for your waiter to appear this is a nice place to eat. The food was good and ambience was nice but the service was terrible. After we were seated we waited, and waited and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Way over rated

I visited the place twice and both times the service was poor. The moo shui pork had very little pork. Some of the dishes were too spicey hot to eat. The prices are too high for what you get.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Overpriced/Overrated

PF Chang's should not even use the word 'China' in their name. Granted they claim that their menu is...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Yum-Yim

I love there Northern Chinese Rubs and spicy chicken. I normally go with several girlfriends that love the place. In fact, I am going for my birthday on Sunday. Kudos to PF Changs. Delicious is the word for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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not real chinese food!!

it's the worst feeling when you hear someone say they had the best chinese food at PF Changs- because it's not real chinese food! on top of that- it's overpriced!! no real chinese restaurant has such a trendy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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Only CLEAN Chinese restaurant I have ever been to

It may not have authentic Chinese food but it is great none the less. I like PF Chang's because for one it is clean. I don't have any fear about eating their food as I do with so many other Chinese restaurants...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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This is not Chinese Food!!

This is not a Chinese restaurant. They serve food that's mixed of Chinese, American and Franch. I think it is a hip, fancy restaurant, a noisy place, but not Chinese. If it is categorized as a fusion...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2004
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you've got to be kidding!

I was excited to finally get into this place and was very sorry. Though the decor is nice the food was fair at best. The chicken packages were good but the duck salad was dry and had a strange twang to it that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2003
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P.F. Chang's

Great food! Awesome! the atmosphere is great aswell as the food. Highly recommended! Potstickers (dumplings) are the BEST!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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So not Chinese...

This place is way overrated. I was dining at a P.F Chang's in Dallas and the food was not really Chinese food. Needlesstosay I was very disappointed in the quality and lack of flavor. This place is made for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2003
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P.F. Chang's Our Favorite Dinner Spot

My husband, family and friends always enjoy an evening out at P.F. Chang's. We find everything about it (with the exception that it's a little loud) very enjoyable! We highly recommend it for lunch or dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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Great food, but a little loud

The first thing you notice when arriving is the great trendy decor that fills the resturant. Seating is relatively quick, especially on week nights. The food is wonderful; I especially suggest that you try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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overrated

The only thing good here in my opinion are the lettuce wraps.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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The BEST in American/Chinese

I just had to voice my opinion on PF Changs. This place knows what the average American wants when he/she goes looking for excelent chinese food. This place has it all, great food, great ambiance, great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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not worth it

p.f chang's is over rated. you have foolish people just paying for the name. i was very disappointed. total waste of money and time.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Nice outing

The manager asked if we wanted to set at bar after we had waited a short time. This was a very nice experince as the server was a blast and mixed a mean sauce for the great lettuce wraps.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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You must be kidding!

Excellent service! The atmosphere was very nice. All the right pompous people were there. Who could ask for more? Oh, but wait. The food was horrible! I had the Beef with Orange flavor. It tasted more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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Fantastic

Food is great and worth the wait! Next time will get there early.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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Great Food

Chang's serves great food. It's not necessarily "chinese food," it's more like nouve chinese or chinese lite. But still it's great food. Light and fresh, not heavy and sauce staurated. If you want authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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so-so

I agree with the other reviewer who noted that P.F. Chang's is directed mostly towards the Western palate. It may be well prepared but is certainly not what an Asian person would consider good Chinese food...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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refreshing

The food is great, the atmosphere is fun. The main problem is that you have to be prepared for at least and hour wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Trendy and tasteful

This is a great restaurant not only to stand around and have a few drinks -there's always a good crowd, but the food is well presented and very tasty. Some might say the food is not really Chinese, I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2002
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Don't Be a Follower

Don't be fooled by the dark lighting and catchy name. I can't believe that Houston thinks P.F. Chang's is the best Chinese restaurant in town. C'mon, we are better than that Houston!! The food is marginal at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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yeah right?

P.F.Changs is good for their wraps and that is about it. The chinese food is American-chinese with a lack of spice.Its not authentic chinese , and they are overpriced for their mediocre food.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2002
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not actually #1

Do you think PFC has Chinese food? I don't think so. 1. Food is not bad, but he real Chinese food is not like that. 2. Besides, you'll find out your table is really close to others, and 3. I don't like PFC's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Good Food awful Valet

I love the food and I use to go there often. The only complain I have and the reason I haven't returned was because I had a terrible experience with the valet parking guy. When the valet guy took my car I gave...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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Yuppie

Food is ok but what happened to the vegies? Was very upset I could not get a regular glass of tea or just green tea. Why all the fancy drinks? More pricy than others on the list. Just trying to figure out why...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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China gone home

Gezzz you guys need to try those along bellaire, then you'll know what chinese food is.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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P.F. Chang's ROCKS

Definitely the best Chinese food around, not to mention the service is unrivaled- Their General Tso's chicken is impeccable! Two thumbs up for sure.....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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wonderful food

I personally love to go to P.F Chang's China Bistro,I like the athmosphere,specially when I go with a group of friends. Is very clean,service is great,wonderful food and very friendly people.just the place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Yuk

This is the worst chinese food I've ever eaten. It is not authentic at all!!!! The portions are small and way overpriced!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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hao chur

We lived in Xi'an China two years and traveled to several places in China. The food at Chang's was as close to Chinese as We have had in America.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Always great

Predictable is okay as long as it's always good and I have always found PF Chang's to be great
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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servings are a little small

To loud, and not enough on the plate for the cost.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Chic and Tasty

This restaurant is definitely for the trendy crowd. It offers valet parking, more upscale dining than most chinese restaurants, and a wide variety of food to suite a variety of pallets. Although there is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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I long to go back.

Living out of town and only visiting once or twice a year, I long to return. When someone mentions Chinese food, I automaticially think P.F. Changs and my mind draws a picture of where.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Not Chinese

This place is NOT, I repeat "NOT", even close to anything that is Chinese. The only things that have some slight resemblance of it being a Chinese restaurant are the chopsticks and soy sauce that is placed on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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good but not great

Interesting menu. Good place to bring a date. Service is o.k. but not spectacular. If you're a vegetarian, it's a good place to go. The food just didn't overwhelm me. Again, good but not at the top of my list.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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I am a chinese i know what is the best

First i want to say i am a chinese. Except Fung kitchen other then that are not good, However Fung kitchen is very expansive. My favor dim son is Ocean palace Rest. on Bellaire Blvd, and my favor chinese Rest...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Faux Chinese

Any similarity to authentic Chinese food is purely coincidental. The cuisine at P.J. Chang's is a fusion of Hunan style and western.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Quasi-Chic overrated

The place is a magnet for the wannabe cool- they hope that the coolness leftover from the few and far-between (in Houston, at least) "who's-who"s will rub off on them. What they have is more money than taste,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Yum Yum!

P.F. Changs is the best Asian cuisine I have ever had! My fav's are the chicken lettuce wraps for an appetizer and you have to try Phillip's Better Lemon Chicken-so good! The portions are generous and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Great food, not Chinese

Not that the food isn't good, but it isn't what it promises to be. Come on, even the name of the place is obvious. A chinese bistro? Give me a break. It's just trendy.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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Check your map

This not Chinese food. It is American food with Asian influence. If you are looking for Chinese food head down Bellaire Blvd.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Poor Food Chang's

Expensive and over-rated quasi-Chinese food. My suggestion is to go down Bellaire on the SW side for some REAL Chinese food!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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ugh

the best thing about PF Changs are the chopsticks I learned to use
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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Leave please

The use of sugar and soy sauce to cover the flavor of normally tasty dishes disappoints the most common of tongues. Diabetics ask for sugar contents prior to dining.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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All That!

Best Chinese food I have ever had. The atmosphere is so classy over there. Makes you feel like you were in a Wolfgang Puck restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Great atmosphere! Good food.

The open atmosphere is very pleasing. Food was good, but not incredible.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Finally - Chinese done right!

Finally there is a restaurant when you ask the server "What's good?", and their reply is "Everything", and it's TRUE! Everything is not just good - it's GREAT! A word of warning though, if you're in a hurry,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Chinese Poser

This restaurant is a nice place to eat and has good food, but it IS NOT authentic Chinese, which is fine for those who do not enjoy or appreciate real Chinese cuisine. This restaurant is more geared for people...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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look don't eat

Pleasing design and atmosphere make up for the bland food. I can only recommend the Mongolian Beef.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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excellent

This restaurant offers excellent food for a fair price. Sometimes it is worth an afternoon drive to eat their wonderful Chang's spicey chicken.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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Why not eat real food?

Come on, we're in Houston, that has some wonderful authentic places, instead of Americanized dreck.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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Outstanding

After visiting PF Chang's China Bistro I have developed an equisite taste for their entrees.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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new Out West Location Shines

The new Westheimer east of Kirkwood location shines. Have visited twice. Excellent service, wonderful food - chinese with a twist!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Good Asian American

Although PF Changs is not the real authentic Chinese food one would hope for, it is still delicious. The price is average about $10-15 a plate, but keep in mind it is family style. The ambiance is very nice,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Honey Crispy Shrimp...UBELIEVABLE

This entree has to be my all-time favorite dish ANYWHERE! The service is great and the food is wonderful. Get there early on weekend nights though, or you'll be waiting for up to two hours.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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Surprisingly Good

You would think that a popular place like this wouldn't meet their standards but this restaurant did! The prices were reasonnable and the food was good. I loved it! And since it was my first time, the waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Hot dog

The best Chinese cuisine that I know of in Houston. The two locations that I am aware of are a little small, and waiting is always a problem if you get there later than 5:00 PM. But the food is great and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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No China fina.

Unfortunately, nothing comes close to this for Chinese in the city of Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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go with a group

I enjoy PF Chang's food so I recommend going with a big group in order to taste more of their delicious entrees. I do hate waiting but it is worth it. I also like it for lunch because not as long of a wait....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Chinese food?

I wouldn't use the word authentic to describe the food here unless you create a new category called Chinamerican Food. I wouldn't even use that word to describe the clientele. The place seemed to be full of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Chinese via Arizona

Whooda thunk that out in Arizona, they could come up with a California-ized Chinese restaurant? Excellent lettuce wraps, world-class Orange Peel Chicken, and a table in the kitchen to keep an eye on your food!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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chinese Food without the Chinese People

This is the ONLY place I will eat chinese food. I've seen the back of too many mom and pop chinese resturants to know that the white slime running out the back door is not appitizing. Every time I have ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Best steamed veggies!

I go once a week at least to this place (Westheimer / Kirkwood location only) - a lot more laid back than I had expected, which was cool - The "Budda's Feast" rocks - a metal steamer full of steamed - healthy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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worth the wait

Best wait staff in Houston! They are almost as good as the food.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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The best chinese

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN..... Excellent food! If you are looking for a CLEAN well maintained chinese restuarant... this is the place! The waitstaff is very friendly. Go during early afternoon otherwise expect a wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Wonderful Place

P.F. Chang's has exceptional food, and a wonderful atmosphere, especially for special occasions. The portions are a bit small, especially for what you pay, but the food is cooked to perfection. If you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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ENTERTAINING

THIS BISTRO HAS GOOD FOOD AND DRINKS WITH A UPBEAT ATMOSPHERE WHERE PEOPLE CAN SOCIALIZE, EAT AND HAVE SOME GOOD FUN.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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My favorite!

I make it a habit to eat at PF Chang's at least 5 or 6 times a month. Maybe more. I really like the new location Westheimer and Kirkwood. The atmosphere is less snooty and more laid back. The one inside the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Your gonna love this place!!

P. F. Changs was first introduced to me by some friends when i was in detroit, and after that, i insisted that my family try it down here. The food may not be really authentic, but it was very good, the people...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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Completely NOT authentic!

The first time I went to PF Chang's, I did not have a pleasant experience. The food was completely unauthentic, and the service was sooooo slow and insulting. When I asked for salt, the waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2002
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Gayot

those who can stand the high-energy excitement of p.f. changis china bistro, as well as a 20-40 minute wait, will not want to miss this treat. start with the ambience...
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Yahoo! Travel

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10Best

this fashionable chinese bistro gets high marks with houston's trendier diners, who adore the place's contemporary interior and eclectic menu. start off with do-it-yourself lettuce wraps - these alone are...
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Wcities

bistros are common in the galleria area, but the concept of a chinese bistro is relatively unusual. the decor is dressy and elegant, and attracts a lot of sophisticated shoppers and business diners. most of...
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