P.F. Chang’s is about to bring Toronto exactly what it needs: Americanized Chinese food, chain-style
By PostCity.com Staff
P.F. Chang's: coming to the neigh-bourhood (Image: gsloan)
For the uninitiated, P.F. Chang’s is a Chinese “bistro” that has over 200 locations worldwide. Often recognizable from the giant horse statues outside of its entrances, its popularity is such that it has made appearances on South Park. It’s big, and it’s coming to Toronto.
The business announced last year that it would be expanding to Canada, then revealed on Twitter last month that its first Toronto location would be opening in 2012. We weren’t able to immediately confirm exactly when or where the first location would open up.
A quick perusal of the menu reveals pretty standard Asian options: lo mein, mandarin chicken, beef with broccoli and the like. Interestingly, there is also a sizeable gluten free section. But, having never tried the place before, we decided to do the obvious and check Chowhound before judging.
Says sweettoothMTL:
“It was good, it did the job for us. Nothing transcendent, you’ll probably be able to find better, but it was a good meal.”
And caitlink:
“With all the choices we have here in Toronto, can’t imagine why anyone would want to eat at PF Changs. It’s not cheap. One would be better off going to Mandarin.”
Mandarin? We have to admit that was the furthest thing from our minds.
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Reader Comments:
Really???? I grew up in Vancouver, with a huge Chinatown, & live in Toronto with another huge Chinatown. PF Chang's is certainly better food than any restaurant in Canada that I have been to. I'm truly looking forward to having good, fresh Chinese food that's just a bit better than what we get here now.
Toronto is in the thrall of pan-asian food that does no justice to any of its constituent cuisines. P F Changs is a very welcome addition - do not be misled by the comment above- this is NOT the Mandarin! When they finally arrive (when? where?) try the Mongolian Beef - absolutely amazing!
P.F Changs is the best thing that has happened to Toronto. This is one of the best restaurants out there, fantastic gluten free menu! The flavour in all their dishes is out of this world. I am so looking forward to the opening this summer in the "Shops At Don Mills"!
And trust me, this is no Mandarin, it is 10 times better! P.F. Changs uses a higher quality of food then the Mandarin.
PF CHANG is so much better a least they will not be closed down for havuing dog & cat in their fridge.