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June 21, 2010 2 Comments

P.F. Chang’s | West New York, NJ

My husband and I went out to dinner with another couple friend of ours.  They live in the beautiful and upcoming area of Edgewater.  The city of Edgewater is located along the Hudson River and faces Midtown Manhattan.  The views are stunning to say the least.  Here is a shot…


I know I’ve been dining out quite a bit lately so I need to eat healthy this week.  I’ve just been so excited to check out P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and here was my opportunity at last… I couldn’t exactly pass on it.  🙂

LOCATION

10 Port Imperial Blvd
West New York, NJ 07093

201.866.7790 

AMBIENCE
I really liked the decor at P.F. Chang’s.  It has a contemporary layout and high ceilings with modern lanterns hanging from above.  In this particular location if you are seated near the window, you can enjoy views of Midtown Manhattan.

RECOMMENDED TO
Casual Dining, Groups, Everyone, Kid Friendly.

CUISINE
Chinese

MENU – $$
P.F. Chang’s Menu.  Entrees range anywhere from $8 to $23.  Vegetarian entrees are on the cheaper end, whereas seafood entrees are on the higher end.  I love the P.F. Chang’s For Two Special… 2 people can enjoy a four-course meal all for $40… BARGAIN!  My husband and I chose this option. Lastly, P.F. Chang’s does offer a Gluten Free Menu.
For 4 people:
3 glasses of Wine + P.F. Chang’s for 2 Special + 2 Entrees + 2 Mini Desserts = $110 (including 19% tip)

RECOMMENDED HEALTHY EATS… choices below are based on Calories, Fat, Saturated Fat, Protein, and Sodium, found on P.F. Chang’s Nutritional Menu. Choose brown rice over white rice. Please use your own discretion when making a decision.

HEALTHY EATS CALORIES FAT PROTEIN
APPETIZERS
Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps 160 7g 8g
Chang’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps 140 7g 6g
Shrimp Dumplings 45 0g 4g
Vegetable Dumplings 45 0g 2g
SOUPS
Wonton Soup 92 3g 7g
Chang’s Chicken Noodle Soup 120 4g 6g
SIDES
Garlic Snap Peas (small) 64 2g 4g
Spinach Stir-Fried w/Garlic Sauce (small) 53 3g 4g
LUNCH BOWLS
Buddha’s Feast Steamed w/Brown Rice 210 2g 10g
Asian Grilled Salmon 320 6g 22g
CHICKEN
Chang’s Spicy Chicken 323 13g 28g
Philip’s Better Lemon Chicken 343 14g 26g
SEAFOOD
Chang’s Lemon Scallops 232 10g 11g
Asian Grilled Salmon w/Rice 345 6g 32g
NOODLES
Garlic Noodles 178 4g 5g
VEGETARIAN
Vegetarian Fried Rice 190 2g 5g
Buddha’s Feast Steamed 55 0g 4g
Vegetable Chow Fun 250 2g 2g
DESSERTS
Mini Carrot Cake 130 6g 1g
Mini Red Velvet 130 7g 1g
Mini Great Wall 100 4g 1g
Mini Apple Pie 150 4g 1g

MY REVIEW
From the P.F. Chang’s For 2 Special, my husband and I ordered the following:

Hot & Sour Soup – The soup tasted average and extremely salty.  Sodium is generally high when eating Chinese food.  

For appetizer we had the Vegetable Steamed Dumplings, they were rather bland, I’ve had much better.

I ordered the Kung Pao Shrimp which was really good, but unfortunately fried.  🙁  I didn’t expect the shrimp to be fried, I just thought it would be similar to takeout Chinese Food Kung Pao which is sautéed in oil.  There wasn’t much gravy in the dish which made it difficult to eat with rice.  I like that P.F. Chang’s allows us to choose between White & Brown Rice and they do offer quite a few healthful options, you just need to see their Nutritonal Menu before heading to the restaurant.

My husband ordered the Dali Chicken which was pretty spicy and in my opinion had a hint of Indian spices.  His dish was fried as well, this was disappointing.  I thought his dish was average.

We were also served Mini Desserts, I opted for the Tiramisu which was out of this world and he opted for the Red Velvet Cake which was horrible… my homemade version of RVC is a hundred times better.

VERDICT – 2.5 / 5
P.F. Chang’s was just okay.  My expectations were pretty high prior to dining here.  I was expecting food that would be a few steps above greasy Chinese Food, however it seems like most dishes here are fried and there isn’t much gravy going on. Overall the food did not taste like traditional Chinese Food, I personally think the food here is slightly Americanized. In addition, the food seems to be way too fattening with a ton of sodium and lacks the Chinese flavors I was hoping for.  I’m all for eating fattening food when dining out, however it better be good.  I felt as though the calories I indulged at P.F. Chang’s were a total waste.  My poor arteries!  🙁  If I ever dine here again, I’ll be ordering some of the healthful options on the menu.

And now comes the good part… the location is amazing, the decor is chic, the portions here are good… not too small… not too big, there are many healthful options on the menu, and the Tiramisu is yummy.  The four of us ended the night with a stroll along the Hudson River… at least I burned a few calories.  I hope you guys don’t think I’m tough to please… I just know and love good “quality” food, not too much to ask for, right?

Another amazing view on our walk back!


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  1. Autumn @Good Eats Girl says

    June 22, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    That view is absolutely amazing! WOW!!

    I've never eaten at P.F. Changs, but I've always heard mixed reviews…some people love it and some people hate it!

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  2. honeywhatscooking says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Thanks Autumn! I love the view 🙂
    You should definitely try PF Chang's… I thought it was average, but they do have tons of healthful options to consider.

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