P.F. Chang’s

I am a big fan of Paul Fleming, (the PF in Chang). His steak restaurants know as Fleming Steakhouses are some of my favorite places to eat. Unfortunately there are no locations of his steakhouses in Boise (hint hint). I really love PF Changs. I have tried several menu items including the famous lettuce wraps. Everything has been delicious. I have also tried Salt and Pepper Prawns but by far my favorite is the Kung Pao. I get a combo of Chicken and Shrimp. I have also had the Kung Pao scallops but I ask them to cook them really well done or they can be kind of soggy. Service has always been excellent and I love the ambiance of PF Changs. Why the 4 stars you ask? Convenience of parking and prices have gone up quite a bit in the last couple years.

over an hour for take out? really? no way, I went elsewhere.

The chain as a whole has gone down hill over the last couple of years. It’s a general complaint no matter where you are. Sadly, the Boise location blends right into the mass of PF Change recent disappointment. We used to have many family celebrations in this very place but those days are gone. Though they have such a great location, this establishment is doing nothing to redeem their place…

Was good. Meal was good and staff was friendly and professional. Liked the atmosphere and how not so busy it was. Food was good and drinks were cold. This is the third time we have ate here and it just has that «was good» but nothing jumped out and said 5 stars hurry back.

I am not much of a chain restaurant kind of guy but sometimes you have to bit the bullet. have been here several times and it’s always nice and clean and service is good but just not mind blowing. Prices are a little high for what u get but your paying for the atmosphere I am sure. Unfortunately there isn’t alot of choices for Chinese food in this town so this is where we go.

Is it possible to waltz into a pf changs and not enjoy the food? I think not. I would think the only variance is service. The service here is accommodating for your special requests. Only complaint would be many younger employees like to hover around front hostess desk so you have to get up walk across restaurant for service. Hard to get attention when they’re chatty Kathy’s.

These guys are too much. Unless you want a production made and then repeated over and over, be very cautious about using the word «allergy» or «intolerance» or asking for an ingredient to be omitted from a menu item. That sort of absurd grandstanding aside, the food here is the usual substandard chain vaguely Chinese-​y junk. They have added sushi here… not sure if that is across all of them. Chinese places making sushi… not too exciting there. Calamari was over-​salted, which was the case with everything I had, except for the iced tea, which was oddly way better than I would have anticipated. Green beans were also salty and what they did to the asparagus was a borderline crime.
The interior of this place is really, really nice, but the food came nowhere near to living up to that, which was the case I found repeatedly elsewhere also in Boise. I’m not a fan of this chain in general, but it had been a good long while since I’d been in one, so I thought I’d give another location a shot. This was not an especially good representative location for my return, both with the incredibly asinine service and the unacceptably slow times for food. May be back to the chain but definitely not here again.

Today was a special day for my family, and I decided to take my children to PF Changs for the first time. We live 45 minutes away. They have heard me rave about the lettuce wraps for a couple years. However, I am sad to say that I have never been more disappointed in a meal, or the service.
We ordered the chicken lettuce wraps and the chicken satay. When it arrived, the chicken satay was dry and tasted like there was dirt on it from an unclean grill. The chicken and other fillings in my lettuce wraps were burnt, and tasted like soap-​as though someone didn’t rinse after washing the pan.
After 15 minutes of sitting there, unattended to by our waitress, I explained that I was not happy with my order and said that I did not want a replacement. Instead of coming back with my check, 7 minutes later I had a new plate of lettuce wraps come out which I then had to wait an additional 10 minutes for a box. I wasted all of that time, hungry, just to take it with me and throw it in the garbage– because that’s what it tasted like at home, cold and soggy.
I then was made to pay for the order of lettuce wraps (that I didn’t want replaced, just removed from my bill) which were poorly prepared, as well as dirty satay. I also had to pay for my children and I to eat elsewhere, as we were again 45 minutes from home and HUNGRY!
I wasted an hour, $ 28 at PF Changs, $ 2.50 for parking, and an additional $ 20 for an edible lunch immediately after leaving the restaurant.
We went there to celebrate my sons after attending an ADA event. I am not convinced that they just didn’t give me the same attention because I was dining with children. Needless to say, be it with my husband, friends, or well mannered boys, WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING!

We went here for lunch, such a disappointment, very bland food. I had a «spicy» shrimp dish, not so much, the shrimp was rubbery and had a weird breading on it, it was like it was frozen then heated up. The wonton soup was ok, the wontons were doughy. For how much they charge for lunch «specials» I can definitely go some place else and have a much better food experience.

We dropped in here for drinks during a staycation in downtown Boise. The bartender was great… very attentive and friendly. I had one of their coconut lemon sours and it was excellent! We decided to have a few appetizers, and started with the lettuce wraps. They were terrible… mushy texture, no flavor, didn’t really seem fresh at all. They were so bad, in fact, that we didn’t order any other food. I would go back to this restaurant, but only for the coconut lemon sour and the service…

Note to self… Don’t go ANYWHERE in downtown Boise on prom night!!! Haha
We did sit outside on the patio and enjoyed watching all of the beautiful dresses pass by.
The restaurant was absolutely packed both inside, outside and the bar. I do believe that I’m they lost a star or two for abnormal circumstances. So let me just state right now that our server did a fabulous job! When the overhead heating malfunctioned the manager personally came out and apologized and offered to move our table. They also took one of the dishes off our bill because they forgot the cashews. We were definitely satisfied with the service and they were busting their butts with a packed house.
My daughter had pad Thai with shrimp and she ate almost the entire dish. She said it was a little spicy but she really liked it.
My highlights of the night were chicken lettuce wraps and the crispy honey shrimp. I don’t think you can ever go wrong with those lettuce wraps… They’re probably the most popular thing on the menu.
I also went out on a limb and tried the white tangerine tea. I’m usually a peppermint type of gal but this was a pleasant surprise. I’ve already looked it up online (revolution tea) and plan on placing an order.

As someone who spent time in Hong Kong and ate real Chinese food compared with the fake Chinese served in the United States, I didn’t have much confidence in P.F. Chang’s chain offerings. And I wasn’t disappointed.
It was the first time I had ever been asked if we had reservations — walking in at 4 p.m. on a Saturday. I wondered if all the tables were full at what I thought would not be a busy time. When we were escorted to our table for two, there were many empty tables throughout the restaurant. That seemed very odd to have been asked about reservations.
After we were seated and given menus, we waited for 10 minutes and hadn’t even been given a glass of water. After talking about that among ourselves, it was like they had hidden microphones. All of a sudden, a manager appeared from nowhere and apologized for the lack of attention.
We ordered the four-​course prix-​fixe offering, with hot and sour soup, egg rolls, sesame chicken and Mongolian beef. The chicken had very little flavor and wasn’t spicy at all, despite by the menu claim to the contrary. The beef, on the other hand, was quite good.
After being ignored initially, our server was pleasant and attentive.

P.F. Chang’s is a top-​notch chain restaurant. They are definitely a big step up from Applebee’s and Chili’s. If you haven’t been to a P.F. Chang’s before, they aren’t traditional American Chinese food, they are Asian fusion. Their service is usually fantastic as well. Also, while you are checking in on Unilocal,check in on their app too, it has a reward program which I’ve been missing out on all this time LOL.
Everything we’ve tried on our various visits has been delicious. Love the Koren BBQ Chicken on the menu. I like to get it with fried silken tofu rather than the chicken, and it’s amazing because the fried tofu is excellently done and soaks up all the delicious sauce.
Favorite appetizer is the handmade dumplings (if you like mushrooms, try the veggie version!)
Favorite drink so far: Cucumber Strawberry Lemonade. I’m not usually a fan of cucumber, however, in this drink it is very refreshing!
Tried the sushi options, they were quality, but rather boring if you love going out to sushi. Sushi lovers should probably adventure to other parts of the menu to avoid disapointment.
We’ve had fantastic service 9 times out of 10 and a manager corrected the messed up order/​ticket fabulously the time we did have an issue at our table.
P.F. Chang’s is on our regular rotation of fun places to eat out with the fam.

Overpriced Chinese food that makes me feel like I have to dress up to eat there. Stopped by for happy hour last week and there was only a few people there but I waited 10 mins just to order a water. I ended up leaving and going somewhere else to eat. The food is ok. Honestly I can get Chinese food that taste better and is way cheaper at panda express.

Food always delicious! Brought my 20 year old daughter (she LOVES it here) and was impressed to see the amount of families AND older folks! Those are great signs for a restaurant! We had the Crunchy Honey Chicken and Chicken & Broccoli. .yummy, delicious sauce without being too much. No salt & pepper at the table but didn’t need it, deliciously seasoned! Wait staff always pleasant. .almost 8pm, still a great crowd-​nice!

I have been more pleased than disappointed in our couple of visits to PFC. Being the sad and sorry state of Asian food in Boise, especially Chinese, I find a place for PFC in Boise. I know, I know, they are not authentic Chinese food, but neither is any other place in Boise.
The one thing I find good about PFC’s renditions are that they don’t all end up tasting the same. Also, they know how to «dry» stir fry and their dishes aren’t swimming in sauce. They also have some dim-​sum Happy Hour dishes that are good. It is almost impossibly hard to get good Dim Sum in Boise, and they do what they have pretty well.
Service was excellent at the early dinner we had. Joshua was our server and besides being cordial, he could answer questions knowledgeably.
We had their Valentine’s Day fixed price spicy dinner. One appetizer, 2 entrée dishes and a dessert for $ 45 (per couple) was a pretty good deal in our book. Enjoyed a cocktail with the appetizer. Bartender did a good job on those drinks. The entrees were served with brown rice (our favorite) and were nice and spicy, sort of in the Szechuan style. More than enough for two, with another meal taken home from the leftovers. The dessert was either The Wall of Chocolate cake (hugh) or the Banana Spring Rolls, served with coconut ice cream. An especially good combination of bananas fried in an egg roll wrapper and served with the Ice Cream.
They have changed the Warrior Card from a 10% off freebie to a points system. Just changed it.
We will go back as they have dishes that are different and pretty well done for so-​called Asian/​Chinese fusion.

One might think if one has experienced one PF Chang’s location, one has experienced them all. One would be right for menu. This is a chain with AmerChinAsianfusion food and every location has exactly the same items on exactly the same formatted menu. After two really miserable experinces for food quality and service at other PF Chang’s locations (not to name names but the initials are Eugene, Oregon and Las Vegas, Nevada), I swear I had sworn off the chain for good. Good thing I changed my mind to give PF Chang’s in Boise’s BODO a try. For a first visit in, they impressed my husband and me on all fronts. We find ourselves fans.
THE FOOD…
…was well prepared for what it is. Just set your expectations for what it is not. It is not authentic Chinese cuisine. It is a mass market chain. But the kitchen here got all the elements right for preparation and presentation.
THE SERVICE…
… was stellar. The server’s ability to answer questions about the menu was top notch and he went beyond that to make good suggestions. His attention and skill in delivering our food among three distinct courses as we requested was pitch perfect and everything arrived out of the kitchen at the right temperature.
THE VIBE…
… was restful on the cusp of very late lunch hour on a weekday as there were few people inside. This is such a cavernous, not in the sense of yawming chasm cavern but in the sense of huge, space with umpteen tables that it is unlikely I would find it all that appealing at peak packed periods. In fact for all the hustle and bustle on the streets outside that we could see through the many big windows, we felt as if we were in a little relaxing cocoon. Which is just what we needed.
THE PRICES…
…they do have a lunch menu for folks who like those kind of «combo plate» lunch arrangments. We never use those and so ordered from the main menu. A side, two appetizers and a main course all shared was $ 36 before tax and we had ample amount to bring home to share again for light dinner.
THE GREEN BEANS…
… seriously, the wok cooked spicy green beans deserve their own special mention. You’ll find them on the side dish menu. Just done enough to have a bit of al dente crunch, just salty, garlicy, Szechuan preserve spicy hot enough they are like eating great potato chipa. That is it is hard to stop yourself. Using chopsticks to eat one by one is even more delightful. Be creative and order them as an appetizer. Your awakened palate will thank you for the idea.
THIS N THAT:
1) PARKING: On street in Bodo is normally a primal scream inducing experience and I’m hard pressed to imagine what genius it was that thought BACK IN ONLY angled parking as is the case in at least one of the streets was a good idea. Just sayin’.
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Level in and throughout. Most seating is standard table height. There is even a lowered section AT the bar that would accomodate two people at standard height.

Em. certainly not the most authentic restaurants for Chinese food. The review is respond to the Franchise style they are in. However, the interior design and mellow atmosphere goes well with my coconut veggie dish.

I’m not one for chain restaurants but this one never lets me down for consistent service and food. Consistency is key when it comes to all stars for me.
My favorite items on the menu:
— Pork Dumplings (Pan Fried)
— Changs Chicken Soup (Tomatoes ¼) *BEST*
— Shanghai Cucumbers
— Ginger Chicken & Broccoli
If you’re a fan of good gin and tonics, try their fever tree tonic with the star anise. They’re pretty on point.
This will continue to be a go to spot.

Changs noodle soup and cucumbers is my favorite thing here, we get it every time so I can’t speak to their other popular dishes. I like the ambiance of Changs, you can take a business meeting here to a sexy date. The service is extraordinary, if there is something that bothers you, they’ll take care of you. I really appreciate that here.