We order from here often and usually have great food and service. However we ordered on Sunday right when they opened. The lettuce wraps tasted different and we were not given enough lettuce. The extra sauce we asked for was not included in our order and the edamame didn't have the salt in the bag. All in all not major items, but when there are 3 issues in one order it's a hassle!
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Dee S.
Was here a couple weeks ago with the kids and had a great meal and experience. So good that as I was running errands today, I was hungry for it. So disappointed today. I order what I normally do, the orange peel chicken and for $8.69 I got a huge scoop of rice that towered over the 10 or so little chicken nuggets looking pieces and it was so dry tasting. I asked the server if I had a side portion and he so no. He could see the disappointed look on my face and agreed to bring me more. I appreciated that. But even with that, I thought for a lunch portion it was quite expensive. Booo
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Ashley B.
I had my lunch there today, I know there aren't a Japanese or sushi restaurant. But I still order there spicy tuna and mango california roll and they are always good. Service is fast so it's good when you don't have a lots of time for lunch time.
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Chrissy M.
Ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp. Food was seasoned well, large portion - couldn't finish it all. Good service and good food!!
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Jeff B.
First time at this Pei Wei. Ordered for 13 for business meeting. I ordered the Thai Dynamite (along with nine others) with chicken. It was decent, with a good balance between the amount of protein and rice. Not very spicy though, which was unfortunate. I think they got overwhelmed by our voluminous order at 11:30 AM. We all wished they had labeled the tubs with names. We added names to the order but they all came mixed and with no names on them. Of course, a lot of them looked the same. It seriously took about twenty minutes to sort them all out. Hopefully they will take the time to do it right next time.
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Dan P.
I always feel like I am one dinner away from finding something incredible at Pei Wei. I never feel like I pick the right thing to order. After all, we stood in a line last night that went out the door. I thought this might have been free food night but no, it's just a really popular place to eat. We sampled the 2 promotional Korean dishes, the Korean BBQ ($8.95)and the Sweet n Sour ($8.95), both served with your choice of either steamed or brown rice. The food was served fresh and hot but I don't think I would order either again. Both dishes were swimming in a sugar filled sauce. Don't get me wrong, I did eat my share of the dishes and did not spit the food out but again, thought I might have ordered the wrong thing. The very best part of the dinner was the self serve soda fountain. Each machine can hold more than 100 soda flavor combinations. I have been told the new fountain works something like an ink printer with space for flavor cartridges. Each cartridge contains a concentrated formula of ingredients. When you make your selection the fountain mixes your drink making some 100 drink choices possible. I picked the raspberry Sprite and finally, I think I picked the right thing to order at Pei Wei.
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Abbey M.
I personally love Pei Wei. It may not be authentic but it is delicious! This location always has helpful staff and consistently well-made dishes. It can be hard to find a table during peak times, but the staff is good about clearing tables quickly. I find that Pei Wei offers ample portions (more so when dining in) and quick take-out. You can call ahead or order online. I highly recommend honey seared chicken on white rice with extra sauce (no charge). The spring rolls are also a favorite--love that chili sauce! The only downside to the spring rolls is that they don't do too well after being refrigerated. Eat them while they're still warm! My parents and brothers are all vegetarians so we always get tofu when eating as a family. Lately, the tofu at this location has been sub-par. They don't seem to cook it quite long enough, and that has definitely cut back on the frequency of our visits. Hopefully this changes, because the tofu here is usually amazing!
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Christopher L.
I was excited to give Pei Wei another try after writing it off years ago. I was under the impression that there was a Coke Freestyle machine at *all* Pei Wei's... (not most, lol).. but noo. No such luck. I ordered the Chicken Coconut Curry with brown rice. While I'm not expecting Pei Wei to serve up the most authentic grub, my meal felt haunted by overtones of a Stouffer's TV Dinner, circa 1989. Unacceptable!
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Jan B.
This is our go to spot. The young staff here is great and we seldom notice turnover. The food is always excellent and the quality is consistent. The menu offers great variety with healthy and unique choices. Even if the restaurant is busy with a line hanging out the door, it's still worth the wait (and it's usually a reasonable wait). I love that when the place is busy they'll ensure you have a spot to sit before they take your order. Nice patio seating on the east side of the building. This is our fave Pei Wei in the area.
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Diane M.
Mandarin Kung Pao Chicken with brown rice is my favorite. Their spring rolls are good too. I would have given them 5 stars, but they've made their portions smaller than they used to be, and raised their prices. Boo
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Michael H.
This is our "regular" Sunday night eating spot. For the price we always feel we get great value and quality. The food is always on point and we leave with more than enough for a meal the next day. Xavier is our normal server and does a FANTASTIC JOB of making sure what is dished out is to our liking. Another positive is that Sunday is really easy to get a seat. Great job Xavier and thank you Pei Wei
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Michael A.
Usually I"m a fan, just a tad disappointing this time. Got a pretty big takeout order and was shorted the lettuce for the lettuce wraps - my fault for not double-checking but my focus was more on making sure I had all the entrees. Hot and sour soup wasn't quite as flavorful as it usually is, seemed a little on the watery side. On the plus side, front counter service was spot on as usual. Staff was cheerful, helpful, and more than accommodating with condiments, chopsticks, etc. My order wasn't quite ready when I showed up so I was given a free drink while I waited the 2-3 minutes while it was being completed. Thought that was a nice touch. Overall a good experience, just not 4-5 stars like it usually is.
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Jonathan H.
The food wasn't great. It was different compared to Pei Wei meals I've had in the past. I've been to this location a couple of times and though there's staff to clean the tables, the tables and drink/utensil station always look like they need to be wiped down. I wouldn't have minded, but the quality of the food wasn't worth the price. I probably won't be going back again.
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David C.
Pei Wei is a family favorite, especially for take out. I can call Pei Wei while I leave the house, order my food as I drive, and when I arrive 9 times out of 10 the food is hot and ready to roll. The food is always tasty and at a fair price. We love it.
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Terence C.
I went to this Pei Wei a while back. it was crowed and the foods taste good. I stop going there after I saw the bad reviews on TV channel 5 in 2005. There were 8 violations regarding to their kitchen. I still like the Pei Wei at other locations though.
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Andrew P.
The honey seared chicken is particularly tasty and a favorite.
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Carl P.
Expect to spend about $10.00 per person. Nice food. Filling. Great price.
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catlin j.
To be simple it's a fast version of PF Chengs taste great cost about the same as panda express and everything is made to order fresh definitely worth trying.
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Michele K.
I don't know why so many restaurants are determined to make me take my takeout business elsewhere, but now Pei Wei is on that list. Maybe people have forgotten what the point of take out is, convenience. Ordering my food more than an hour before I need it, then waiting 40 minutes after the promised time to get it is ridiculous. All the girl taking orders would say is "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened." Perhaps this wouldn't have been so bad if there weren't like 25 other people in the same boat as me...waiting for their takeout. I did notice that there was no back up in the dining area of the restaurant. They were all getting their food on time, eating, and leaving as I continued to wait. I wasn't offered a discount, or a gift card, although I did notice that many people around me had been comped or given a $10 gift card for next time. Apparently Pei Wei doesn't want me to return. Consider it done, I will be taking my money elsewhere.
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Danielle T.
This is the Pei Wei location I go to the most and it just so happens to be my favorite as well. Why? Well I will tell you. They have THE best tofu out of any of the locations I have been to. I don't know why the way it is cooked is so much more different here than it is at any of the other locations but for some reason it is. It almost has this crispy texture and is not white and slimy like I have experienced at other places. I usually either get the Japanese Teriyaki or the Thai Dynamite with the tofu and vegetables and brown rice. My only complaint about either one of these is they don't put more tofu! Occasionally there will be a bit too much sauce and my rice will be swimming in it. There is always a large amount of vegetables that are always crisp and green. This place is close to my work so usually when I forget lunch I hop online and order my lunch for the time I want to pick it up, and probably 9 times out of 10 it will be ready before I get there. I don't think I have ever eaten in the actual restaurant before so I can't comment on that, but the take out is fast and efficient. See you on my next lunch break!
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Matthew H.
When I need a quick delicious bite to eat, I head out to Pei Wei Asian Diner. I know that I will get quality food and excellent service. I love the lettuce wraps here! The Pei Wei spicy chicken is one of my other all time favorites. It comes out with just the right amount of crispiness. I have tried to duplicate this recipe at home and can never get it quite right! It is much easier to head to the restaurant to have it served to me! My food always arrives very warm, and I usually find that this restaurant is clean. These are two things that are very important to me. If you have never tried this restaurant, you have been missing out!
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Jared R.
Always good food, affordable and clean. Their new coke machines are min blowing.
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Brock E.
Great food for a great value. We come here often and the key is consistency, the employees here have it.
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Another Y.
Get the Chili Ramen. Trust me.
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Chris S.
I don't know if it's authentic or not because I'm just a white dude from Phoenix. "Pei Wei" could mean "American Sucker" for all I know, but I know it's damn tasty and kids like it too. It's fast and the food always tastes fresh.
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Holly S.
This was my first time eating at a Pei Wei and I have to say that it lived up to its expectations. When we first came in the door as saw the long line I was hesitant but the line moved quickly and we were soon seated. The food was fresh and everyone in my party loved what they ordered. I only wish that I had a Pei Wei closer to my house so I could come here more often.
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Jeff K.
Da. Bomb.
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Richard F.
Great affordable Chinese. The scaled down, casual dining experience of PF Chang's without the huge hit on the wallet. Granted, not the full menu, but a good portion of the stuff you'd want anyway. Two egg rolls, four potstickers, and an entree with two drinks runs us $22. Can't beat that!
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Jason F.
been here lots of times. the food is quite good each time, and comes out fast. it's a predictable place with a decent atmosphere and is something of a known quantity for food. nothing spectacular but definitely a routine spot I come to. I like the pad thai, the Mongolian, and the honey chicken or shrimp. lettuce wraps are always a really good go-to dish here. seems like the prices just keep going up over time, though. eventually they will price themselves out of the market when you consider you can get better food for near the same price at their sister restaurant PF Changs.
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Clinton P.
Always perfect for that mot too big meal and the prices are on point ..Watching the cooks do their thing is always a highlight for me ..
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Julie F.
Best Asian service around! They make any change I want to my meal with a smile every time. I eat here every week.
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Marshall V.
Today was my first time coming here in a few years. The inside decor is modern and clean. I got the Thai dynamite with tofu and vegetables and my girlfriend got the lettuce wrap entree with a side of rice bowl of rice, it came to $16 (awesome). When we got the food were pleasantly surprised to see the portion sizes were enough to be full and have leftovers to take home. The food itself was awesome, the sauce was unlike anything I've had anywhere else and it wasn't overly spicy. They have Chai tea on tap and the new touch screen soda machines if that's your thing. The service was also very good. Overall there was nothing to complain about. Very satisfied and I will be coming back!
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K E.
Ordered Take-out of Chicken Fried Rice on Saturday night. When I got home it was half chicken and half shrimp. Rather than return to Pei Wei I went ahead and ate it; I wish now that I hadn't. The next morning I became violently ill which lasted the entire miserable day. I am assuming the shrimp was bad since I had not had anything else to eat since some oatmeal at breakfast. I wont be returning to Pei Wei.
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Chheng L.
I like their Caramel Chicken. I think its the slivers of cucumber that make me enjoy this dish. It's a little freshness and crunch that adds nice contrast to the sweet fried chicken. Mongolian Beef is pretty tasty also but can be a bit heavy. I've tried a few of their lettuce wraps also which were just okay.
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Kailash T.
I ordered two Pad Thai this afternoon. One for me and other for my 8 year old grandson. I wanted them to be mild. They ended up being extra spicy and hot. My grandson, who loves Pad Thai simply cried. The taste was not good. Chicken was old and smelly. I immediately phoned them. The man was so rude at the other end, he simply said thank you and cut the phone off. We made a mistake of going there again after six months due to bad experiences in the past. But not any more!
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Jane K.
I was surprised to read any bad reviews about this tastefully decorated, well managed little PFChang rip off restaurant. I thought the chicken lettuce wraps tasted exactly like PFChang! They were delicious. The bowls you put together had fresh crispy vegetables served with perfectly prepared shrimp. We loved it. It was clean, tasty and relatively inexpensive. If you go there off hours it is also quiet and they don't hurry you out. Try it on Date Night.
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Jamie N.
We recently stopped in here and my wife and I tried something different based off of a recommendation of the cashier. The food was great. good portion sizes good flavor.
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Mark O.
It's PF Changs only cheaper without the class. No, seriously, same company 90% of the same food. Still more than you would think to eat here, but since most of us cannot afford the time or money to eat at PF Changs all the time, this is a great option.
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Johnny S.
Customer service is hit or miss at this location... Mostly miss. The cooks are good though, very consistent. My favs are crab wontons, Mongolian beef or spicy chicken (extra spicy) and fried rice. You can't go wrong though.
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Stacey B.
The sushi here tastes like the kind you buy in the grocery store. Everything else was very good! Pei Wei should stick to what they do best and not try to be trendy. Yeah lettuce wraps!
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Kristi S.
I love their Orange Peel Steak and Pei Wei is one of my favorite lunch spots. That being said, the service at this location was not great. They were not that busy but the wait for my to-go order was over 30 minutes! A lunch rush is understandable but while waiting I could see my ready food sitting on the counter waiting to be put in a bag for me. They did apologized for the wait, though.
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Shelley S.
I was looking forward to the Asian chopped Salad...haven't been here in awhile! It was horrible... Not chopped... Hardly any chicken and the lettuce was frozen
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Stuart R.
I am so disappointed with my experience here tonight. This place has went downhill in my opinion. We ordered Kung pao chicken and orange peeled beef with a side of Vietnamese rolls. The rolls were tasty but the wrapper was hard and chewy on one side but it was still edible. Then we got our meal and the Kung pao was dry and very little sauce almost seemed like it had been cooked for awhile. My orange beef had chunks on cornstarch with also little sauce. I complained to the manager and he did remake me a different dish of the Mongolian beef but this time it was so oversauced and salty that I could barely eat it. Also the mushrooms were in gigantic chunks!!! Not appetizing at all! Then to top it off I got the chili sauce to maybe help the flavor and the glass container is broken which can't be safe! I actually thought I should of just went to Panda Express. I thought it was rude that the manager didn't even come over to see how things were. Very, very disappointed tonight!!!! I doubt I will ever return . Oh I forgot to mention it took about 30 min to get our meal. Also when I informed the worker about the broken container he said thank you and put it back on the shelf. I took again it to the manager and hopefully he really did throw it away
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Stephanie S.
Went to pei wei for one reason, for their lettuce chicken wraps and got all the way home and they didn't pack the lettuce. Customer service was ok. They didn't really make any suggestions. I usually enjoy pei Wei but this experience has me doubting their abilities to do simple orders.
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Amanda W.
I ate here for lunch it was very good and fast. The lettuce wraps were excellent and very filling. I would definitely recommend this place if you want fast food at a good price.
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Jordan G.
We found this to be very average. The new sushi menu items are overpriced and tasted bland. The Pad Thai Chicken tasted burned. We have been here in the past and thought it was very good. However, this visit and the last few have been a good representation to us that this location has lowered it's standards.
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Joel C.
It's not fancy Asian food. But it taste great. I compare other Thai / Asian food to this place. Never had a bad experience or incorrect order.
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Jeff W.
I went here with my wife...we ordered the new sushi they were advertising, edamame, sesame chicken and drinks. I received the sushi and it was ROTTEN!!! It tasted like it had been pre made and sat in the cooler for a few days to spoil. I notified the manager and told him that it looked like it had been sitting for a few days...THE MANAGER TOLD ME "YES, IT ACTUALLY WAS MADE A FEW DAYS AGO" OMG!!!! Are you trying to kill me? Needless to say..I will not go back...
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Samantha D.
I am a full time regular here. I also am gluten free. They have a wonderful menu, well educated staff and I'm always greeted with a smile :) I prefer this one over the Val Vista one ANY DAY. My food comes out consistent and within a few minutes. Great place to go!!
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Rachel C.
If you want something fast, this might be the place to go. Somewhere between fast food and a buffet . . . except you can't drive through and the servings are small and expensive for what you get. Food was OK, nothing to write home about. Restaurant was clean. Still on my list, but way down near the bottom with all the wonderful choices the greater Phoenix area has to offer.
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Marc B.
Our food was served Luke warm. The sweet and sour chicken was terrible. I ordered Brown rice which was not cooked completely
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James C.
I like going here. Even when they are busy the food is great. Never a bad meal here.
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Steve S.
Went to pei Wei the other day. Honestly service always is accurate, quick and efficient. Food is also good, spicy chicken, honey seared chicken, fried rice all very good... This fast food is so much better than others.
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Mary W.
Stopped in for a quick meal before bowling league that was healthier than fast-food. The larger percentage of the menu is designated as "spicy" just ask and they may be able to tone it down if you prefer a less bold taste. Decided on the Spicy Chicken salad with the dressing on the side. Service was quick and friendly as it usually is here. My salad arrived as requested with the spicy dressing on the side; however, the chicken and greens were drowning in a cloyingly sweet saute sauce used in the preparation of this dish. By the time i was halfway through the salad there was nothing left but what can be best described as cabbage soup. Not sure if this is the usual for this salad or just a heavy-handed use of sauce by the chef. Either way it's too much. some very good flavors but specify light sauce if you order. Prices are very reasonable here and there is a good variety of menu items to choose from. Can get very noisy during peak hours.
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Jennifer O.
So, Pei Wei is still what it is.... fast food. That being said, I liked this location a lot better than the Guadalupe location. The BF got a gift card for PF chang's, so we decided to get pei wei tonight, as it is cheaper and PF chang's is not so great.... Anyway, I ordered the Chili Ramen and it was one of the better things I have gotten at pei wei. I ordered it extra spicy and it was spicy.... not crazy hot, but it had a little kick. The BF and I shared the potstickers and they were fried to crap.... not my fave. Overall, it was fine, not great, but not bad, which is a plus for this chain.
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Steven G.
Came in looking for something quick but tasteful. Was on a quick lunch date with my girlfriend Jessica A. and Asian was what our taste buds wanted that day. She ordered the honey seared shrimp while I ordered the Pad Thai noodles. Her's was decent to say the least, when I tried it I expected something a little sweeter but her shrimp was rather on the tangy side. Not sour, just "citrusy" My pad thai was almost on the sour/tangy side when I was expecting something a little spicier and a little sweeter as well. It wasn't bad but it's definitely not the greatest. I'd recommend Pei Wei to anyone that wants a quick taste of Asia but not a place where you go for the full out experience of Asian cuisine.
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Philip T.
I realize this is a chain, but the food is tasty and different for the usual chain fare. A real value
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Andy C.
Fast service...consistently good food.
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Carrie B.
My kids like that they have the chopstick helpers, most places don't. My husband ordered the heavily advertised Carmel Chicken and was less than thrilled. The kids meals were big in size, but it was basically all rice. Very little of the meat and sauce. I like it because it's fast, fresh and yummy.
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Address :1084 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ, 85296
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Drive-Thru : No Caters : No
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Brittney C.
We order from here often and usually have great food and service. However we ordered on Sunday right when they opened. The lettuce wraps tasted different and we were not given enough lettuce. The extra sauce we asked for was not included in our order and the edamame didn't have the salt in the bag. All in all not major items, but when there are 3 issues in one order it's a hassle!
(3)Dee S.
Was here a couple weeks ago with the kids and had a great meal and experience. So good that as I was running errands today, I was hungry for it. So disappointed today. I order what I normally do, the orange peel chicken and for $8.69 I got a huge scoop of rice that towered over the 10 or so little chicken nuggets looking pieces and it was so dry tasting. I asked the server if I had a side portion and he so no. He could see the disappointed look on my face and agreed to bring me more. I appreciated that. But even with that, I thought for a lunch portion it was quite expensive. Booo
(1)Ashley B.
I had my lunch there today, I know there aren't a Japanese or sushi restaurant. But I still order there spicy tuna and mango california roll and they are always good. Service is fast so it's good when you don't have a lots of time for lunch time.
(5)Chrissy M.
Ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp. Food was seasoned well, large portion - couldn't finish it all. Good service and good food!!
(4)Jeff B.
First time at this Pei Wei. Ordered for 13 for business meeting. I ordered the Thai Dynamite (along with nine others) with chicken. It was decent, with a good balance between the amount of protein and rice. Not very spicy though, which was unfortunate. I think they got overwhelmed by our voluminous order at 11:30 AM. We all wished they had labeled the tubs with names. We added names to the order but they all came mixed and with no names on them. Of course, a lot of them looked the same. It seriously took about twenty minutes to sort them all out. Hopefully they will take the time to do it right next time.
(4)Dan P.
I always feel like I am one dinner away from finding something incredible at Pei Wei. I never feel like I pick the right thing to order. After all, we stood in a line last night that went out the door. I thought this might have been free food night but no, it's just a really popular place to eat. We sampled the 2 promotional Korean dishes, the Korean BBQ ($8.95)and the Sweet n Sour ($8.95), both served with your choice of either steamed or brown rice. The food was served fresh and hot but I don't think I would order either again. Both dishes were swimming in a sugar filled sauce. Don't get me wrong, I did eat my share of the dishes and did not spit the food out but again, thought I might have ordered the wrong thing. The very best part of the dinner was the self serve soda fountain. Each machine can hold more than 100 soda flavor combinations. I have been told the new fountain works something like an ink printer with space for flavor cartridges. Each cartridge contains a concentrated formula of ingredients. When you make your selection the fountain mixes your drink making some 100 drink choices possible. I picked the raspberry Sprite and finally, I think I picked the right thing to order at Pei Wei.
(3)Abbey M.
I personally love Pei Wei. It may not be authentic but it is delicious! This location always has helpful staff and consistently well-made dishes. It can be hard to find a table during peak times, but the staff is good about clearing tables quickly. I find that Pei Wei offers ample portions (more so when dining in) and quick take-out. You can call ahead or order online. I highly recommend honey seared chicken on white rice with extra sauce (no charge). The spring rolls are also a favorite--love that chili sauce! The only downside to the spring rolls is that they don't do too well after being refrigerated. Eat them while they're still warm! My parents and brothers are all vegetarians so we always get tofu when eating as a family. Lately, the tofu at this location has been sub-par. They don't seem to cook it quite long enough, and that has definitely cut back on the frequency of our visits. Hopefully this changes, because the tofu here is usually amazing!
(4)Christopher L.
I was excited to give Pei Wei another try after writing it off years ago. I was under the impression that there was a Coke Freestyle machine at *all* Pei Wei's... (not most, lol).. but noo. No such luck. I ordered the Chicken Coconut Curry with brown rice. While I'm not expecting Pei Wei to serve up the most authentic grub, my meal felt haunted by overtones of a Stouffer's TV Dinner, circa 1989. Unacceptable!
(2)Jan B.
This is our go to spot. The young staff here is great and we seldom notice turnover. The food is always excellent and the quality is consistent. The menu offers great variety with healthy and unique choices. Even if the restaurant is busy with a line hanging out the door, it's still worth the wait (and it's usually a reasonable wait). I love that when the place is busy they'll ensure you have a spot to sit before they take your order. Nice patio seating on the east side of the building. This is our fave Pei Wei in the area.
(5)Diane M.
Mandarin Kung Pao Chicken with brown rice is my favorite. Their spring rolls are good too. I would have given them 5 stars, but they've made their portions smaller than they used to be, and raised their prices. Boo
(3)Michael H.
This is our "regular" Sunday night eating spot. For the price we always feel we get great value and quality. The food is always on point and we leave with more than enough for a meal the next day. Xavier is our normal server and does a FANTASTIC JOB of making sure what is dished out is to our liking. Another positive is that Sunday is really easy to get a seat. Great job Xavier and thank you Pei Wei
(5)Michael A.
Usually I"m a fan, just a tad disappointing this time. Got a pretty big takeout order and was shorted the lettuce for the lettuce wraps - my fault for not double-checking but my focus was more on making sure I had all the entrees. Hot and sour soup wasn't quite as flavorful as it usually is, seemed a little on the watery side. On the plus side, front counter service was spot on as usual. Staff was cheerful, helpful, and more than accommodating with condiments, chopsticks, etc. My order wasn't quite ready when I showed up so I was given a free drink while I waited the 2-3 minutes while it was being completed. Thought that was a nice touch. Overall a good experience, just not 4-5 stars like it usually is.
(3)Jonathan H.
The food wasn't great. It was different compared to Pei Wei meals I've had in the past. I've been to this location a couple of times and though there's staff to clean the tables, the tables and drink/utensil station always look like they need to be wiped down. I wouldn't have minded, but the quality of the food wasn't worth the price. I probably won't be going back again.
(2)David C.
Pei Wei is a family favorite, especially for take out. I can call Pei Wei while I leave the house, order my food as I drive, and when I arrive 9 times out of 10 the food is hot and ready to roll. The food is always tasty and at a fair price. We love it.
(4)Terence C.
I went to this Pei Wei a while back. it was crowed and the foods taste good. I stop going there after I saw the bad reviews on TV channel 5 in 2005. There were 8 violations regarding to their kitchen. I still like the Pei Wei at other locations though.
(2)Andrew P.
The honey seared chicken is particularly tasty and a favorite.
(3)Carl P.
Expect to spend about $10.00 per person. Nice food. Filling. Great price.
(4)catlin j.
To be simple it's a fast version of PF Chengs taste great cost about the same as panda express and everything is made to order fresh definitely worth trying.
(4)Michele K.
I don't know why so many restaurants are determined to make me take my takeout business elsewhere, but now Pei Wei is on that list. Maybe people have forgotten what the point of take out is, convenience. Ordering my food more than an hour before I need it, then waiting 40 minutes after the promised time to get it is ridiculous. All the girl taking orders would say is "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened." Perhaps this wouldn't have been so bad if there weren't like 25 other people in the same boat as me...waiting for their takeout. I did notice that there was no back up in the dining area of the restaurant. They were all getting their food on time, eating, and leaving as I continued to wait. I wasn't offered a discount, or a gift card, although I did notice that many people around me had been comped or given a $10 gift card for next time. Apparently Pei Wei doesn't want me to return. Consider it done, I will be taking my money elsewhere.
(1)Danielle T.
This is the Pei Wei location I go to the most and it just so happens to be my favorite as well. Why? Well I will tell you. They have THE best tofu out of any of the locations I have been to. I don't know why the way it is cooked is so much more different here than it is at any of the other locations but for some reason it is. It almost has this crispy texture and is not white and slimy like I have experienced at other places. I usually either get the Japanese Teriyaki or the Thai Dynamite with the tofu and vegetables and brown rice. My only complaint about either one of these is they don't put more tofu! Occasionally there will be a bit too much sauce and my rice will be swimming in it. There is always a large amount of vegetables that are always crisp and green. This place is close to my work so usually when I forget lunch I hop online and order my lunch for the time I want to pick it up, and probably 9 times out of 10 it will be ready before I get there. I don't think I have ever eaten in the actual restaurant before so I can't comment on that, but the take out is fast and efficient. See you on my next lunch break!
(4)Matthew H.
When I need a quick delicious bite to eat, I head out to Pei Wei Asian Diner. I know that I will get quality food and excellent service. I love the lettuce wraps here! The Pei Wei spicy chicken is one of my other all time favorites. It comes out with just the right amount of crispiness. I have tried to duplicate this recipe at home and can never get it quite right! It is much easier to head to the restaurant to have it served to me! My food always arrives very warm, and I usually find that this restaurant is clean. These are two things that are very important to me. If you have never tried this restaurant, you have been missing out!
(5)Jared R.
Always good food, affordable and clean. Their new coke machines are min blowing.
(5)Brock E.
Great food for a great value. We come here often and the key is consistency, the employees here have it.
(4)Another Y.
Get the Chili Ramen. Trust me.
(5)Chris S.
I don't know if it's authentic or not because I'm just a white dude from Phoenix. "Pei Wei" could mean "American Sucker" for all I know, but I know it's damn tasty and kids like it too. It's fast and the food always tastes fresh.
(4)Holly S.
This was my first time eating at a Pei Wei and I have to say that it lived up to its expectations. When we first came in the door as saw the long line I was hesitant but the line moved quickly and we were soon seated. The food was fresh and everyone in my party loved what they ordered. I only wish that I had a Pei Wei closer to my house so I could come here more often.
(4)Jeff K.
Da. Bomb.
(5)Richard F.
Great affordable Chinese. The scaled down, casual dining experience of PF Chang's without the huge hit on the wallet. Granted, not the full menu, but a good portion of the stuff you'd want anyway. Two egg rolls, four potstickers, and an entree with two drinks runs us $22. Can't beat that!
(5)Jason F.
been here lots of times. the food is quite good each time, and comes out fast. it's a predictable place with a decent atmosphere and is something of a known quantity for food. nothing spectacular but definitely a routine spot I come to. I like the pad thai, the Mongolian, and the honey chicken or shrimp. lettuce wraps are always a really good go-to dish here. seems like the prices just keep going up over time, though. eventually they will price themselves out of the market when you consider you can get better food for near the same price at their sister restaurant PF Changs.
(4)Clinton P.
Always perfect for that mot too big meal and the prices are on point ..Watching the cooks do their thing is always a highlight for me ..
(4)Julie F.
Best Asian service around! They make any change I want to my meal with a smile every time. I eat here every week.
(5)Marshall V.
Today was my first time coming here in a few years. The inside decor is modern and clean. I got the Thai dynamite with tofu and vegetables and my girlfriend got the lettuce wrap entree with a side of rice bowl of rice, it came to $16 (awesome). When we got the food were pleasantly surprised to see the portion sizes were enough to be full and have leftovers to take home. The food itself was awesome, the sauce was unlike anything I've had anywhere else and it wasn't overly spicy. They have Chai tea on tap and the new touch screen soda machines if that's your thing. The service was also very good. Overall there was nothing to complain about. Very satisfied and I will be coming back!
(5)K E.
Ordered Take-out of Chicken Fried Rice on Saturday night. When I got home it was half chicken and half shrimp. Rather than return to Pei Wei I went ahead and ate it; I wish now that I hadn't. The next morning I became violently ill which lasted the entire miserable day. I am assuming the shrimp was bad since I had not had anything else to eat since some oatmeal at breakfast. I wont be returning to Pei Wei.
(1)Chheng L.
I like their Caramel Chicken. I think its the slivers of cucumber that make me enjoy this dish. It's a little freshness and crunch that adds nice contrast to the sweet fried chicken. Mongolian Beef is pretty tasty also but can be a bit heavy. I've tried a few of their lettuce wraps also which were just okay.
(3)Kailash T.
I ordered two Pad Thai this afternoon. One for me and other for my 8 year old grandson. I wanted them to be mild. They ended up being extra spicy and hot. My grandson, who loves Pad Thai simply cried. The taste was not good. Chicken was old and smelly. I immediately phoned them. The man was so rude at the other end, he simply said thank you and cut the phone off. We made a mistake of going there again after six months due to bad experiences in the past. But not any more!
(1)Jane K.
I was surprised to read any bad reviews about this tastefully decorated, well managed little PFChang rip off restaurant. I thought the chicken lettuce wraps tasted exactly like PFChang! They were delicious. The bowls you put together had fresh crispy vegetables served with perfectly prepared shrimp. We loved it. It was clean, tasty and relatively inexpensive. If you go there off hours it is also quiet and they don't hurry you out. Try it on Date Night.
(4)Jamie N.
We recently stopped in here and my wife and I tried something different based off of a recommendation of the cashier. The food was great. good portion sizes good flavor.
(4)Mark O.
It's PF Changs only cheaper without the class. No, seriously, same company 90% of the same food. Still more than you would think to eat here, but since most of us cannot afford the time or money to eat at PF Changs all the time, this is a great option.
(4)Johnny S.
Customer service is hit or miss at this location... Mostly miss. The cooks are good though, very consistent. My favs are crab wontons, Mongolian beef or spicy chicken (extra spicy) and fried rice. You can't go wrong though.
(4)Stacey B.
The sushi here tastes like the kind you buy in the grocery store. Everything else was very good! Pei Wei should stick to what they do best and not try to be trendy. Yeah lettuce wraps!
(3)Kristi S.
I love their Orange Peel Steak and Pei Wei is one of my favorite lunch spots. That being said, the service at this location was not great. They were not that busy but the wait for my to-go order was over 30 minutes! A lunch rush is understandable but while waiting I could see my ready food sitting on the counter waiting to be put in a bag for me. They did apologized for the wait, though.
(3)Shelley S.
I was looking forward to the Asian chopped Salad...haven't been here in awhile! It was horrible... Not chopped... Hardly any chicken and the lettuce was frozen
(1)Stuart R.
I am so disappointed with my experience here tonight. This place has went downhill in my opinion. We ordered Kung pao chicken and orange peeled beef with a side of Vietnamese rolls. The rolls were tasty but the wrapper was hard and chewy on one side but it was still edible. Then we got our meal and the Kung pao was dry and very little sauce almost seemed like it had been cooked for awhile. My orange beef had chunks on cornstarch with also little sauce. I complained to the manager and he did remake me a different dish of the Mongolian beef but this time it was so oversauced and salty that I could barely eat it. Also the mushrooms were in gigantic chunks!!! Not appetizing at all! Then to top it off I got the chili sauce to maybe help the flavor and the glass container is broken which can't be safe! I actually thought I should of just went to Panda Express. I thought it was rude that the manager didn't even come over to see how things were. Very, very disappointed tonight!!!! I doubt I will ever return . Oh I forgot to mention it took about 30 min to get our meal. Also when I informed the worker about the broken container he said thank you and put it back on the shelf. I took again it to the manager and hopefully he really did throw it away
(1)Stephanie S.
Went to pei wei for one reason, for their lettuce chicken wraps and got all the way home and they didn't pack the lettuce. Customer service was ok. They didn't really make any suggestions. I usually enjoy pei Wei but this experience has me doubting their abilities to do simple orders.
(1)Amanda W.
I ate here for lunch it was very good and fast. The lettuce wraps were excellent and very filling. I would definitely recommend this place if you want fast food at a good price.
(5)Jordan G.
We found this to be very average. The new sushi menu items are overpriced and tasted bland. The Pad Thai Chicken tasted burned. We have been here in the past and thought it was very good. However, this visit and the last few have been a good representation to us that this location has lowered it's standards.
(3)Joel C.
It's not fancy Asian food. But it taste great. I compare other Thai / Asian food to this place. Never had a bad experience or incorrect order.
(5)Jeff W.
I went here with my wife...we ordered the new sushi they were advertising, edamame, sesame chicken and drinks. I received the sushi and it was ROTTEN!!! It tasted like it had been pre made and sat in the cooler for a few days to spoil. I notified the manager and told him that it looked like it had been sitting for a few days...THE MANAGER TOLD ME "YES, IT ACTUALLY WAS MADE A FEW DAYS AGO" OMG!!!! Are you trying to kill me? Needless to say..I will not go back...
(1)Samantha D.
I am a full time regular here. I also am gluten free. They have a wonderful menu, well educated staff and I'm always greeted with a smile :) I prefer this one over the Val Vista one ANY DAY. My food comes out consistent and within a few minutes. Great place to go!!
(5)Rachel C.
If you want something fast, this might be the place to go. Somewhere between fast food and a buffet . . . except you can't drive through and the servings are small and expensive for what you get. Food was OK, nothing to write home about. Restaurant was clean. Still on my list, but way down near the bottom with all the wonderful choices the greater Phoenix area has to offer.
(3)Marc B.
Our food was served Luke warm. The sweet and sour chicken was terrible. I ordered Brown rice which was not cooked completely
(2)James C.
I like going here. Even when they are busy the food is great. Never a bad meal here.
(5)Steve S.
Went to pei Wei the other day. Honestly service always is accurate, quick and efficient. Food is also good, spicy chicken, honey seared chicken, fried rice all very good... This fast food is so much better than others.
(4)Mary W.
Stopped in for a quick meal before bowling league that was healthier than fast-food. The larger percentage of the menu is designated as "spicy" just ask and they may be able to tone it down if you prefer a less bold taste. Decided on the Spicy Chicken salad with the dressing on the side. Service was quick and friendly as it usually is here. My salad arrived as requested with the spicy dressing on the side; however, the chicken and greens were drowning in a cloyingly sweet saute sauce used in the preparation of this dish. By the time i was halfway through the salad there was nothing left but what can be best described as cabbage soup. Not sure if this is the usual for this salad or just a heavy-handed use of sauce by the chef. Either way it's too much. some very good flavors but specify light sauce if you order. Prices are very reasonable here and there is a good variety of menu items to choose from. Can get very noisy during peak hours.
(3)Jennifer O.
So, Pei Wei is still what it is.... fast food. That being said, I liked this location a lot better than the Guadalupe location. The BF got a gift card for PF chang's, so we decided to get pei wei tonight, as it is cheaper and PF chang's is not so great.... Anyway, I ordered the Chili Ramen and it was one of the better things I have gotten at pei wei. I ordered it extra spicy and it was spicy.... not crazy hot, but it had a little kick. The BF and I shared the potstickers and they were fried to crap.... not my fave. Overall, it was fine, not great, but not bad, which is a plus for this chain.
(3)Steven G.
Came in looking for something quick but tasteful. Was on a quick lunch date with my girlfriend Jessica A. and Asian was what our taste buds wanted that day. She ordered the honey seared shrimp while I ordered the Pad Thai noodles. Her's was decent to say the least, when I tried it I expected something a little sweeter but her shrimp was rather on the tangy side. Not sour, just "citrusy" My pad thai was almost on the sour/tangy side when I was expecting something a little spicier and a little sweeter as well. It wasn't bad but it's definitely not the greatest. I'd recommend Pei Wei to anyone that wants a quick taste of Asia but not a place where you go for the full out experience of Asian cuisine.
(2)Philip T.
I realize this is a chain, but the food is tasty and different for the usual chain fare. A real value
(3)Andy C.
Fast service...consistently good food.
(4)Carrie B.
My kids like that they have the chopstick helpers, most places don't. My husband ordered the heavily advertised Carmel Chicken and was less than thrilled. The kids meals were big in size, but it was basically all rice. Very little of the meat and sauce. I like it because it's fast, fresh and yummy.
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