P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
2201 Kalakaua Ave,Ste 116, Honolulu, HI, 96815
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Address :
2201 Kalakaua Ave,Ste 116
Honolulu, HI, 96815 - Phone (808) 628-6760
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
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.
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Sara K.
Service was good- 6:30 walk-in on Thursday and were seated within 10 minutes, everyone the typical corporate-chain-friendly, food came when expected/as expected. But the food wasn't great. We knew it wouldn't be authentic or amazing, but we didn't know it would be so average. Dan Dan noodles weren't spicy at all and lacked depth of flavour. Kim Chi fried rice was good, but the accompanying sauce was baffling. Won't be back.
(2)Jennifer S.
There are much better Pan-Asian restaurants on the island, and with better prices. They're not hard to find in Honolulu! We had gift cards to spend, so we made a reservation here - it was nice that we could do that on a Friday night in Waikiki. The lettuce wraps are predictably tasty, but everything else leaves much to be desired. Garlic shrimp was too delicately-flavored, and the lemon chicken, with a nice crispy tempura-style coating and citrusy sauce, wasn't a very bold flavor, either. The food isn't BAD, it's just not GREAT. And entrees can run ~$18, which I feel is too spendy for what you get. Props, though, for a free appetizer just for checking in on the Yelp app! My dining partner ordered the top-shelf margarita, but couldn't detect any Grand Marnier in it (which is what makes a margarita, if you ask him). He mentioned this to our server, who demurred, saying that the bartender mixes everything together, rather than floating the GM on top, so the taste of it may have been diluted. She suggested she could bring a shot of GM to top off his drink. He agreed, and once he tasted it, he was certain it was originally left out. When we got our check, we had a $1 charge for a liqueur floater. We didn't quibble, because it was only a dollar, but come on. If there's even a chance your bartender may have left out an ingredient, and you offer to fix it, it's poor form to then charge us for it. We sat outside, but at the last table on the end next to the Starbucks patio. There is absolutely NO divider between the PF Changs tables and the Starbucks tables, so it felt like we were sharing our dining space with everybody sucking down their frappuccinos, which totally detracted from the experience. Too many missed marks here to recommend.
(2)Ella H.
I placed a phone order for the Chicken Chopped Salad. Kind of pricy for a salad, and my to go container didn't seem to have enough for that price. So I let the manager know, and she was very professional. She immediately took the salad and added more. Other staff were also friendly and made sure I was doing well, and had enough of everything else. Great customer service!
(5)Philip C.
Three of us dropped in for lunch and had a great meal. We started with lettuce wraps, then had small entrees. I had the garlic noodles which was garnished with cucumber slivers. The cucumber was welcome because the noodles were cooked with red pepper flakes. The noodles were thinner than I am accustomed to, but they worked. Our server was excellent, refilling our lemonade glasses without being asked. It was a good lunch
(4)Danielle G.
I had the greatest time at this restaurant! The food, atmosphere and people are AMAZING! Anderson was so friendly and welcoming. He treated us like ohana and we felt very comfortable. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)Anastasia A.
Great service! The manager and our waiter Zo checked on us several times to make sure our meal was going well. The shrimp with garlic sauce and the sweet and sour chicken were both amazing. The best part was that by checking in we got complimentary crispy green beans! They were delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. Great last night in Honolulu!
(5)Raymond H.
The worst food ever at PF Changs. Horrible menu unlike the mainland and by far worst service ever. So disappointing I was craving something familiar. Bald tall server is clueless and should not be in the business whatsoever. Food quality F Service F Cleanliness F Ambiance and Music F A trance club meets filthy chain restaurant in the middle of the pacific. Gross!
(1)Allison S.
I am used to having excellent food and service at PF Chang's in California. This PF Chang's was not only drowning in dirty birds all over the tables and chairs (and not being cleaned or disinfected I might add). The food was not good either, not what I expect from PF Chang's which is usually pretty delicious. Maybe just an off day but I couldn't get over the birds everywhere and no efforts to try and keep them away. That is just dirty!
(1)Lena R.
The Manager Stephanie was very helpful today with our Yelp coupon. She made us feel very welcomed on this holiday away from home. The food was good and our server did an awesome job!
(5)Matt C.
Not a fan. This is my second time here and it was as bad as the first time. It might just be me, but their food is not good and overpriced.
(2)Tessa M.
We opted to just have appetizers and was pleased from being to end. I started with the Ultimate Mai Tai...yum, them we moved to appetizers. .. yes! We had the chicken lettuce wraps and salt and pepper calamari. .. double yum. Orders the short ribs and fried rice... another yum. Finished off the evening with the Great Wall of Chocolate for dessert...absolutely delish. Our server Luis was pleasant and catered to us in a very professional manner. $$$ will spent for time with my family.
(5)Carly H.
7.6.13. Who knew that PF Chang's was such a hit with the tourists! This Waikiki atmosphere is def way different from it's former location over in the Ward area...and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. While the atmosphere is def geared towards family style I did not sense that it was genuine and honestly I was underimpressed by the service. Our waitress was not very personable and came off as passive aggressive. In the few times that she was attentive to our needs, she would refill our water over the food, and the condensation from her pitcher def dripped into our food...um, gross? There was also an employee going around asking if tables wanted their picture taken...I get it, it's a service for the tourists, but it made me feel more uncomfortable/unwelcome more than anything. This place is also very dim & can be somewhat loud depending on the crowd (which it seems like it always is)! Redeeming qualities: the food was good as usual, it was clean & there's a perk to checking in there--(1) Free Appetizer!! Will update later with a break down on food! Yelp 365 Challenge: #186/365
(3)R W.
Great happy hour for both food and drinks! The staff is friendly and the patio is a great spot to people watch.
(4)Kate S.
Went here twice throughout our 2 week stay in Waikiki. Have been to Hawaii twice before but never have eaten in P.F Chang's despite the full tables inside and the people waiting for a table outside. Service was great and food came quick, wait staff were nice too. The Lettuce wraps or 'Sang Choy Bow' is really nice and so too is the seared tuna- that was definitely a favourite. Ordered the Grilled Salmon for a main and the piece of fish was huge, the mushrooms were delicious and the sauce was spot on. Second time ordered the Mahi Mahi and the fish was cooked to perfection. Not a fan of rice so ordered a side of steamed Buddha's Feast and it was massive but delicious. Will be going back for sure
(3)Lorilynn L.
I called to make a reservation for 40 people and they wouldnt even help me, poor customer service, spsending my money elsewhere c'ya!
(1)Yelp L.
Overall, if you are looking for some American style(someone may also call it, fake) Chinese food, this is a pretty good place. I got a free appetizer (10$ value) after checking in on Yelp and ordered two main dishes. Quality of food is high. Taste much better than those in other fake Chinese food food restaurants like panda express. The service and environment are much better than most of the authentic Chinese food restaurants. However, if you are looking for authentic Chinese food, you will be disappointed (you can tell from the extremely low percentage of Asian customers). Most of the dishes here are invented in American and they are not even heard of in China.
(4)Anthony A.
I have to amend from my last post. I received a wonderfully apologetic message. My review was read and handled in a very quick manner. One of the owners took it very seriously and I really appreciate that.
(4)Ryan P.
This is not a one because they got the medical emergency team I needed for the Dairy Allergy that I have. The owner Edward argued with my spouse one because he said sorbet on the high end side has some cream. If this is true the local sorbet should have killed me from anaphylactic shock a few years ago. Sorbet does not have dairy in it ......theirs did and caused me to go into shock. DO NOT EAT AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES UNLESS YOU INTERROGATE THE SERVER ABOUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN ALL FOOD EVEN THE ONES THAT ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO HAVE WHAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO.
(2)Todd H.
Dinners Beware!!! of the $14.00 plastic cups. I would have given them less than one star if possible. I went there with my girlfriend, she order two strawberry lemonades, they brought them out in plastic cups. When I got my bill there was two charges for $14.00 each for the plastic cups. I was not told about the $14.00 dollar cups, it was not in the price on the menu, there where no signs that were easy to see about $14.00 cups. When I asked they said it was their policy to sell me $14.00 cups and refuse to take it off the bill. If you decide to eat there, make sure you tell them you don't want $14.00 plastic cups that you could buy for $1.00 anywhere else. The food was good though.
(1)Reid M.
At the bar, with my favorite bartenders Sasha and Wakana!
(5)Ursula G.
Good: music playing service outdoor area chicken lettuce wraps Bad: everything else! I don't know what possesed us to eat here, but our chicken dishes were bland and dry and I will never eat here again
(1)Christian G.
Wow. Yuck. We came here on the way to a concert and were definitely left with an impression. Just not a good one. The staff was fine, but the food was awful. DH got some chicken dish and I got a tofu dish. They were both crap. Rare is the occasion where DH won't finish his plate. We were shocked at the poor quality and that they were full of customers. Granted, it was a bunch of tourists and in Waikiki, but still. DH and I kept looking at each other and saying things like "I would get a better (and much cheaper) meal at Panda.". This was our first and last time in a P.F. Changs. The food was so ick that I didn't bother redeeming the free appetizer I got with my Yelp check-in.
(2)Irma Lizet H.
I love the chicken lettuce wraps. Their drinks are weak but still tasty. The Kung pao chicken was very good. The cucumbers are awesome. And the noodles are amazing. Very good food. Pass on the drinks, unless you want the souvenir cup :)
(5)Joseph S.
Great food and service at the bar from Victoria. Watched the World Series. Food was great! Fresh, and flavorful as usual. Super tasty! Local Kona beer was super fresh, cold and delicious. I've been to three different locations, and they all have been consistently great. I'd definitely revisit the next time I'm in Waikiki.
(5)Anna Chi H.
Good was either too salty or too sweet, don't waste your money here, the only thing we are out of our 8 dishes we order, was the lettuce wrap.
(1)Dennis H.
They sure do know how to do happy hour in Hawaii!! Very convenient and walkable location if you are staying in the Waikiki Beach area. The happy hour starts at noon and runs to 5pm. I highly recommend the seared ahi tuna, salt & pepper calamari, fried shrimp dumplings. Wash it down with a Kona Longboard :)
(4)Sherrill H.
Service was okay.. .... Waitress did not mention the 10-15% discount for kamaainas.... (She knew we were locals.) and if you check in on yelp you get a free appetizer fyi. Food was not freshly made.
(1)Dee B.
Ate a late lunch here. We got in on the early appetizer special. We had two and they were very good. My husband and I both enjoyed our meals and drinks. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. Overall it was a great experience. The location has an outdoor patio which we also enjoyed.
(4)Corey D.
Disappointment. I've been to numerous Changs, this one was bad. Somehow i ordered lettuce wraps and honey shrimp. My friend ordered the bananas dessert as their meal. well....they got their banana dessert...twenty minutes later I got my honey shrimp, and 15 minutes later the lettuce wraps. Waited 1.5 hours and it wasn't busy. Talked to waitress and the manager. No discount, but they gave me the same order to go, even though I told them that I was heading to the airport. All good I guess, the guy at national car rental was happy for the 'tip' of honey shrimp and rice. Double the price of any other PF Changs I've ever been to.
(2)Anna S.
We came in just us girls for a light lunch on this past Thursday and had such a lovely time that I had to create an account to leave a review! Our waitress, Jessica, was such a laugh! She was obviously very busy with her other tables, but easily made time to chat with us about life in Hawaii and gave us excellent recommendations on how to make the most of our trip. We wanted to pack her in our suitcases and take her back home with us! There was never a dirty dish left on our table more than a minute and she made sure we never went thirsty. The pork dumplings were beautiful, as well! Can't wait to come back in for dinner
(5)Robert P.
The chicken lettuce wrap is great! Mongolian beef is prepared perfect and delicious!!! My wife and I dine at PFCHANGS at least once every other month here in Waikiki and we're never disappointed with service or food.
(5)Emily G.
A great experience.. Service was awesome ask for Garrett. He provided excellent service and was quick to get us everything we asked for. Will come back in the future!!
(4)Jason W.
Great happy hour specials. I have tried this on many occasions and have liked everything I have eaten except for the Dynamite Shrimp. That was pretty horrible and makes this a 4 star experience as opposed to a 5 star. The place itself has a cool vibe with a staff that is friendly and helpful in all of my experiences. Its a great area to people watch as the throngs are usually walking about in their thongs or flops or oh yeah, duh, Im born and raised here, their slippahs! Go check it out and enjoy!
(4)Gabe S.
Food cold - rice came separate 10 minutes later. You need to ask for soy sauce separate. Staff is untrained and extremely rude from top to bottom. Do not waste your money here as this is far from the PF Chang standard.
(1)Corinne E.
While the service was great - our waiter was on top of things and gave great service, I just didn't enjoy the food...and I guess it's just not my tastebud's liking... but I am sure they are for a lot of others! I tried the kid's chow mein and it tasted like it was tossed in a wok with some oil and my son didn't even finish his. They gave a huge portion of ice cream which shocked us though... huge! Part of the kid's meal. Maybe it was also the fact that my husband is vegan and so I opted to just go along and ate what he could eat so maybe the dishes would have had a better flavor to my liking... not sure... the ma po tofu was much spicier than I expected. I like spicy, but again, the flavor was just okay... the spring rolls were free! Thank goodness because I didn't care for them that much either. If you check-in with your Yelp app you get a free appetizer with two entrees. I know others probably like the food here, it's just not my kind of Chinese...
(2)Shyenne S.
Mongolian beef, lettuce wraps and Great Wall of chocolate! On top of that our server was super nice! We made reservations and because of traffic we arrived 15 minutes late but still were seated upon arrival. Thank you PF Changs for an amazing valentines day!
(5)Admired Drunk V.
came here on a Friday night because everything else was booked. This place was also booked but since it's a pretty big restaurant they managed to find us a table. Great view from the second floor. The food was petty good and the service was great. I would definitely come back.
(4)Nicole B.
Decent food and very friendly waitstaff. Lovely outdoor bar area.
(3)Ashly M.
Walnut chicken with melon balls and melon sauce was delish! Fried green beans were delish and the aloha kiss was delish! Great waitress and said it was a ten minute wait but the buzzer went off before we even sat to wait! :) 5pm on a Monday afternoon! Good food & Great service! The waitress suggested two drinks which my friend & I got and they were very yummy! Love the presentation!
(5)Dave D.
The food is tasty. However we had an unfortunate experience in that they put food on the table that wasn't ours and then later took it away to who knows where. Not good or acceptable practice. We told the waiter who didn't know what to do so he ignored it. No we didn't spit in it but who knows what someone else might do, ergo not an OK practice.
(1)Jen N.
First off, I love the fact that PF Chang's takes reservations. I appreciate not having to wait around to get a table like you have to at most places these days. We brought my mom here for her Birthday since they are one of the few restaurants who offer delicious gluten free menu items. Caroline S. was our waitress and she provided outstanding customer service. She was so friendly and so genuine. She knew the menu items well so she could answer any questions we had prior to ordering. We had a wonderful experience and were truly impressed with the service. We will definitely be back. : )
(5)Channing L.
This is the fourth time I've been here and it probably will be the last. The food has slightly downgraded in taste and definitely upgraded the price. My hot and sour soup tasted like eating thick sauce. The salt and pepper calamari was over cooked and my appetizers were just not on point with the flavor matching the price. To top it off, the wait time to get our food took forever where we were literally sucking on ice cubes from the lack of the waiter filling our glasses. I guess that's what happens when you make a small request to sit outside and they place you in the far corner next to the statue without thumbs and a couple sitting next to us on a date looking bored while the guy was looking at pictures of another woman...smh, come on pf changs, we can do better!
(3)Sarah C.
First of all, this location is twice as expensive as the ones on the Mainland. The music is horrible and also played way to loudly. Finally, the service is terrible. Pick another spot in Waikiki or find a nice Chinese restaurant elsewhere in Honolulu. It pains me to give a negative review because I love the PF Changs in California. I guess they haven't quite figure it out over here.
(2)E C.
We've been to many P.F Changs in many different locations, and this one was one of the better ones. We had reservations for Sunday night and were seated promptly on arrival. Our server, Cara, was attentive, friendly, and overall excellent. Food came out quickly and was delicious. We ordered the same things we always order at PF Changs and this location made them better than others! They were very good at accommodating those with peanut allergies. Excellent choice in Waikiki.
(4)Olzhas U.
Wide range of Asian food: chicken, seafood, beef and noodles. Tried Singapore street noodles and Sweet&Sour chicken, both were good! Free refill for your lemonade! Love their appetizers!
(5)Dave E.
Incredible service, wonderfully fresh food. Kera was our server, she really went above and beyond and made the evening very special.
(5)Daniel R.
Great location and view of Beach Walk. The lettuce wraps are the bomb!
(4)Jamie B.
Mmmmmm....Americanized Chinese food...this is as good as it gets right here in the middle of Waikiki...LOL (totally joking around here)...actually, this place is one of only a few that I can get my crab Rangoon fix, which I love, since many of the Chinese restaurants here don't have them. They are not authentic. Oh well...anyways, we had their awesome crab Rangoon, egg drop soup, sweet and sour chicken, and honey chicken. Huge, family style servings, and oh so yummy! We set a reservation and were sat promptly, and service was great. They do a good job for a chain restaurant in the middle of busy Waikiki.
(5)Rebecca B.
Worst dining experience in Oahu. I ordered the soup. Waitress spilled soup and didn't replace it. Used to it coming with a few crispy noodles. Waitress (seemed inexperienced) informed us that this PF Changs is a franchise and that if I wanted noodles with my soup it would be a $5 additional fee. Are you kidding me?!! That would have made my cup of soup over $15. Food was average. Service horrible. Wasn't done drinking my water and it was removed. They seemed like they wanted us to move on so they could turn the table. Not enjoyable at all. Go elsewhere.
(1)Chelle A.
Eating in waikiki can get pricey. Great place for happy hour 4-6PM can get a lot for your money.
(5)Marianne P.
Went here for my wedding anniversary dinner & i loved it! Usually the tourists like to sit outside while dining so it gets a bit crowded. We decided to sit inside the restaurant & the service & atmosphere was great! This photographer comes around and takes a picture as a souvenier with a "Roy's" picture folder... Thought it was a complimentary thing and almost took it home haha. Picture was $15...
(5)Jeff C.
Over priced for the unauthentic taste of the food. The orange chicken was very bland and tasted like it just had some bbq sauce w orange peels fried. Bbq ribs wasn't even warm when served. And again just tasted like some off the counter bbq sauce. Nothing special. Only thing that tasted good was the chicken lettuce wraps. We got the dinner for two with two drinks and it all came out to over $100. And didn't even eat most of it. Not very authentic chinese food at all. Will go back to eating at the hole in the walls for $10-20pp. Thank you very much.
(2)Turana K.
been here before with my husband and we liked there noodle soup, so yesterday I decided to spend a day by myself and have a lunch there, I wanted to try something new so I ordered 3 dishes, hot and sour soup, ahi tuna, and bomb shrimps +Lanekai lemonade. so lemonade tasted like a toilet water it was disgusting, the waitress came very fast with all my orders, soup was so salty and seemed being no fresh, the ahi tuna with salad tasted like it has been kept in the fridge for 1 week, salad and cucumbers were definitely not fresh, the only thing I liked about this restaurant is the waitress she was very friendly. I am extremely disappointed with the food, I felt that they were trying to get read of the old stuff from there fridge by selling it to the clients, definitely won't recommend this place.
(1)Dan M.
Walked up to a crowded hostess stand for our 8PM reservation and we were immediately seated at a nice open air table on the second floor. A few cocktails later we enjoyed two delicious appetizers, chicken lettuce wraps and crab wontons. There were three of us together so we decided to order three en-trays to share. The Spicy chicken, Sweet Sour Chicken, and Mongolian beef was timed perfectly, served hot, and tasted delicious.
(5)Rhi S.
I love PF Changs!! The current check in offer is 20% off the entire bill. My fiancee's friends took us out (so nice of them ^__^) and we ordered a bunch of stuff: wok beef, noodles w/ veges, spicy chicken (not sure if that's what it was called) etc... The food was all so good! The restaurant was so lively and busy. Everything was really clean and the ambiance was enjoyable. Since everything is family style, I wish the tables were a little bigger. :/ We had a little difficulty fitting out food on the table. Heh. Something that bothered me was that our waiter kept butting into our conversation. (-____-) I know he was probably just trying to be friendly, but still, when you're cleaning up the table next to us and you're getting into what we're talking about, it gets a little.. awkward.. He was nice though, so don't get me wrong. This was my first time at the Waikiki location and I loved it just as much, if not more than the Ward one. :)
(4)Sean S.
Chinese fusion. Got to eat the lettuce wraps & spare ribs. The happy hour appetizers are all good and best deal around. Always a good experience.
(5)Joe V.
If you can get past the heat (very little AC), crowds and the noise it was a good dining experience.
(3)Jonathan C.
Wanted to treat my family out to dinner (group of 11) this PF Changs does NOT accommodate to groups larger than 6.. Why the F would I want a family dinner with my family sitting at separate tables?! Ridiculous and absurd.. Is it hard to push 2 tables together?! Apparently in Honolulu it is.
(1)Mike D.
So let's start with I know I am in Waikiki and expect to pay a little more...but really, that much more? Ok so now I am paying more, I expect the same portion size, really? That much smaller than the mainland?.. Ok so now I am paying more and getting less so I would expect the food to be hot, really barely warm food from a wok, how does that happen? Ok so I am paying more, getting less and eating less than warm food so the service must be spectacular for this place... Not!!!! Stay away and try some place local because this is a rip off....
(1)Rick W.
Good service, good food and good value. We were there for appetizers earlier this week. The appetizers are heavily discounted. It is a great way to try it out. Tonight we had a group of 10 for dinner. They sat us on time, took the orders quickly and correctly. Drinks and food flowed seamlessly and the restaurant was full. The dumplings are good. The ladies liked the lettuce wraps. All of the dishes were well presented and tasted as expected. The duck was quite good. Dinner, drinks and tip was $90 a couple. All 10 of us came away happy. 2 visits and 2 successes. Try it.
(4)Andrea H.
Lunch and happy hour specials are totally worth it. Great food and drinks for bargain prices.
(5)Gi G.
This location offers a lot of items that the mainland does not. Love the openness of the restaurant to the outside. Our server was super nice and even gave us a warrior card 10% discount even though they don't participate I the program like the do on the mainland.
(5)terri b.
Great service beautiful restaurant. Happy hour from 4 to 7 PM half off some appetizers and entrées. Great bargain for those on the on a budget. We asked for a table outside and we were so surprised we got one. And, We we were EvEN more surprised by the ferrel pigeons we were everywhere
(4)Leland D.
After hearing some promising reviews of the chain, decided to give it a shot... The wait was excessive (25 minutes) for the uneven cuisine. The egg rolls were a pleasant surprise- crispy and light! For the entree, I ordered the Mongolian beef- which was the biggest disappointment in a long time. While the beef was cooked nicely, the sauce was sugar sweet with no spice or character... Just excessively sweet! I have had microwaveable food that was better- and much more reasonably priced!
(2)Shannon S.
The service here was amazing. Very friendly hostesses and servers. Everybody seemed like they love their jobs. The only parts I didn't love were the pigeons and the VIP duck we ordered. It was rubbery. BUT the amazing service and all the other food we had was perfect. Crispy honey shrimp, dumplings, chicken lettuce wraps, street noodles, and Mongolian beef were all to die for. And the Great Wall of chocolate with coconut icecream,,, HEAVEN!!!!!
(5)Chelsea H.
I haven't visited PF Changs since I was in high school and they were located in the Hokua, so my boyfriend and I decided to pay the Waikiki location a visit last Saturday night. We were seated on the upstairs level and were greeted right away. I got an Asian Pear Mojito and the bf got a beer. The mojito was good. Not much different from other places I have tried it but it was satisfying. We weren't sure what to order but our server, Quang, made some good suggestions like the chicken lettuce wraps and garlic noodles. We also ordered sweet & sour pork, crispy honey shrimp, and sesame chicken. We definitely over-ordered but we got dessert anyway, which was the banana spring rolls. Overall, the food wasn't absolutely mind blowing but I wasn't expecting that. Our tummys were satisfied but the service made the experience better-- we definitely enjoyed ourselves because of that. Haven't visited for happy hour, so maybe that will be our next visit.
(4)Alphonso N.
My wife has tried to get me to go to this place for years. While in Hawaii on our honeymoon, I finally tried it. Delicious. Great staff here. Nice location. We went a couple of times. Everyone is so friendly.
(4)Emma T.
We went twice as it was a fun place with tasty food. It is not true Chinese food but it is its own version and a very good version it is. It reminded us of when Chinese food became popular in England and of bake at home meals Marks and Spencer sells. On our first visit we arrived during happy hour. I had a couple of pomegranate margarita, rather good it was. Husband enjoyed a couple of happy hour beers. We also had the lettuce cups and pork dumplings, both night and they were good. Miss Muffin discovered a new love of lettuce cups. Mains, over the two visits we enjoyed- sweet and sour chicken (very retro), beef with broccoli , pepper steak and orange peel chicken. My only gripe would be, as others have said, the kids meal being served on silly small plates. Also, there were no vegetables in the stir fried rice or noodle kids meals. it should be something that is opted out of, not presumed kids don't want them.
(3)Sunshine C.
Great outdoor patio I definitely enjoyed the Experience in my previous trip to Hawaii, very different than the PFChangs close to home. The nice warm hawaiian breeze accompanied by a refreshing blue hawaiian Cocktail and delicious lettuce wraps all led up to a wonderful night and Experience. The waiters were all very friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back on my next trip to Oahu!
(5)Julie S.
Our server Justin was awesome. Food service was fast and 'PF Chang' style delicious. Only thing that could be improved at this location is the wait times. We were told 15 min and ended up waiting over 45minutes. Oh and they forgot the fortune cookies at the end! Was kinda looking forward to them :-/
(4)Susan W.
So, I ate here and it was... okay. Nothing special since I'm Chinese myself and idk, I have eaten at many Chinese restaurants so the food tasted regular..it wasn't any different from the other places I've been. I don't know if it's busy at night on the weekends, but when I came here with a friend on a Monday night, it wasn't that crowded. We were able to get a table quick. I had the choice to sit inside or outside and picked outside cause it was super hot.. We got seats by the edge of the balcony so we could see the street and shops. It was an alright view. We ended up sharing 3 plates, which was pepper steak, chicken w/ black bean sauce, and the fried rice. I liked the fried rice. The pepper steak was also good with the sauce it was in, along with the green/red peppers and onions. It was really tasty, but idk it was kinda hard to chew and swallow if you're like really hungry like I was. I wanted to digest it super quick and the steak wasn't allowing me to do that. But I just drank some water and it helped loll. Also, I'm not much of a big eater so I didn't really touch the chicken. I think my friend ate like 60-70% of the food LOL oops my bad. After we got our bill, our waitress gave us 3 fortune cookies. I usually like eating fortune cookies but idk, after eating all that food I wasn't feeling it. But I ate 1 and damn, their fortune cookies are hella dry. I think if I didn't have water, the cookie would have been like stuck in my teeth or something mehh. The service was okay and they played some interesting music. I wasn't expecting to hear "Whip My Hair" here haha. I think I'd come back here with more people...their food portions just seem like a lot.
(3)Holly B.
Did take-out. The order-taker and the waitstaff were friendly and helpful. The food came out on time. The mongolian beef was burnt and salty. The Singapore Street noodles were delicious! The Orange Peel Shrimp and the Kung Pao Chicken were also delicious, not overcooked! Didn't get to try the wonton soup, but those who had it like it. All in all, everyone was happy and full. Will be dining here again, hopefully dining in!
(3)Amy T.
Excellent, attentive service. Walked right in on a Saturday night without a reservation. Got the 4 course meal for two $54, a great deal if you look at the regular prices. Food was good with large portion sizes. Bar drinks were high priced though.
(4)Sylvia T.
The food was good, the service was good but the lady buzzer was lazy and didn't even smile when she sat us in. We came after it was raining and she didn't even bother to wipe the chair ( we sat outside) The price was expensive. It just like eating a better version of Panda Express but way more expensive. I like it but it doesn't worth the money. It would be my only time going there.
(3)Nicholas B.
The food was awesome, me and the wife haven't been here in a long time so it was definitely a nice change
(4)Jarrett T.
I got UNBELIEVABLY SICK, from their food, the night before my prom at that! The food as well as its appearance was quite pleasing, however, I'm now suffering the consequences! The waitress was a little "eager", taking plates early while we were still eating, but also very friendly stopped by quite often.
(2)Reid A.
Meeh...maybe a little better than panda express... I've eaten here for lunch numerous times at both locations. I don't see a reason to come back here. The lunch menu is cheaper, but still reaching 9 dollars, which isn't that cheap. I would not eat here for dinner. Bigger portions doesn't translate into better quality food. I've tried the mongolian beef and spicy chicken lunch dishes. I was disappointed at both. The only thing I liked was the coleslaw. It felt like an upscale panda express, but only a little bit better. Oh, and the fortune cookies were stale. The food and the atmosphere felt a little contrived to me. I'd rather eat at some authentic Chinese restaurant. Bring on the msg, rude workers, and dirty kitchen...
(2)Jana P.
Positives things: Awesome music Promptly seated with reservations Cheap, validated parking at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center lot (Paid $1) Chicken lettuce wraps, standard Used a BOGO entree coupon Eff-ups: Very long wait for entrees to come out (almost an hour) Wrought-iron chairs (outside seating) become uncomfortable after a while (we eventually took seat cushions from open table next to us) Server brought out a drink even though we said no thank you to more drinks (we drank it anyway to help pass the time) Brought out wrong entree so we had to eat two entrees separately Server seemed to kind of avoid us after making entree mistake (maybe my face looked irritated) Wasn't offered dessert (maybe my face looked even more irritated by now)
(2)Erika G.
AMAZING!!!!!! Waiting time was not more than five min. Food was incredible! Service by our server David was outstanding.. (Thanks for the tips and locations!) Happy hour was the best part of this dinner. Great atmosphere. Loving Hawaii...
(5)Tracy U.
Awesome Happy Hour!! As we walked into PF Changs, a server ran outside and told 3 Japanese tourist that the tip wasn't included in their check. He said $10 or $12 or whatever they want to give him. I have worked in HHS Food and Beverage industry and if I ever did that, I would be fired!! Sometimes we just have to take a loss. Not cool to do that in public!!
(2)Candice L.
Had an early dinner the service was fine....it was just the employees had a friend seating next to us. The employees kept coming back to the table next to us hanging around and talking story. Wanted my husband to seat next to me but couldn't because the employee was blocking the way....talking story. Didn't order another drink.....just wanted leave.
(3)Glexi G.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants in Hawai'i to begin with, and this place re-affirmed my opinion. I had a friend in town visiting with her family, and they aren't much for venturing into different kinds of foods, so we made a reservation for ten here. My boyfriend and I got there early to check in and have a drink. The hostess instructed us to check in at the bar when we order our drinks, as there are computers at the bar for that kind of thing. Bartender was a rude little brat who looked at me like I was an idiot when I asked her if she could make a really good dirty martini (she couldn't). I also asked her if she could check us in for our party, and she told me no... the hostess has to do it. There were literally 4 people sitting at the bar, so I'm not sure why she didn't feel like mustering up the level of customer service it takes to click "check in" on her computer but... off I went, BACK to the hostess who had sent me to check in at the bar to begin with. The hostess again tells me she can't check me in, there are no computers at her stand. She sat there arguing semantics with me, telling me she didn't understand why the bar wouldn't check me in. Well guess what hostess... neither could I! Rather than just going and doing her job and checking me in at a computer, the hostess points me to ANOTHER area, across the restaurant, and sends me to check myself in... for the 4th time. When I got there, I was told I couldn't check in until my entire party was there, even though every single one of us had now been there for 15 minutes, ready to eat. It seemed to me like these people just didn't want our business. The only good thing about this place was our server. He made me forget about the sh*tty service we received the entire time before he arrived. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to boost this crap-house's rating. Sorry server... you were the bomb, though.
(1)Ferdmeister V.
Offer is nice except they don't accept it with a combo meal? Would have been nice to know that ahead of time..!
(3)Jamie M.
I was here not too long ago with some friends. I called ahead to ask the wait time because I was at the Yard House, which had a wait time for over an hour. Because PF Chang's stated that their wait time was only twenty minutes, my friends and I headed over there. They do not do call-ahead-seating. We arrived and the hostess gave us a pager. We decided to head over to the bar. The blonde bartender carded us and then asked us if we had been served elsewhere. My boyfriend responded that we had; she simply stated "I cannot serve you." When we inquired why, she just gave us water. She was very rude about it, and it made me upset. Being an attorney, I question a lot of things, so I asked her why she could not serve us. In my mind, I was thinking that she would say it was a company policy or that there are certain laws prohibiting it...(like dram shop laws...j/k. I was not expecting her to say that.) In any case, it was annoying, and so I took my water, and sat at the end of the bar where THEY directed us to sit. I told my party that I thought the bartender was rude and that I did not want to order food at the bar because I did not want to patronize the bar. I wanted to sit at a table. I guess they overheard me because the next thing you know, Blaise P., the manager was in front of me asking if there was a problem. As soon as I exclaimed that there was, he stepped maybe a foot away from me, within ear shot, and called security! I guess complaining is prohibited here. Blaise then came over and asked us to leave. I was upset having overheard him, but we inevitably agreed to leave the premises. But then as were about to leave, he told us we could not go until security arrived! Wow! Three security guards escorted me, a 5'2 little Asian, out. It was humiliating! (And to clarify, this is the first time that I have ever been asked to leave somewhere.) When security arrived, I complained to them, and they actually encouraged me to fill out an incident report, which I did. Security was so professional and actually did what Blaise should have done, which was to assess the problem and ask questions. Blaise did not ask my boyfriend about the situation until we had already been escorted out. My boyfriend said little to him, as Blaise was actually most of the problem. Blaise could have easily diffused the situation by asking more questions or LISTENING. Instead, he is a robot. I previously worked as a manager in customer service, and I never treated customers this way, even irate ones. Usually, listening and empathy can resolve a problem quickly and keep customers coming back. (When I looked at prior reviews on Yelp, I noticed that he acted similarly when a girl complained that a waitress had mixed up her parking validation ticket causing the girl to pay extra in parking -- even though it was the waitress's fault.) My co-worker used to frequent the PF Chang's that closed down, all the time. She suggested that it was a great place to do my alumni association happy hour, which I plan every month. I thought about it because I love the lettuce wraps here. However, that is obviously not an option now. Based on how I was treated, I doubt they want my business or the business of other locals that I socialize with. (Don't worry; the disdain for each other is mutual.) They are lucky that they are in nice tourist location to keep their business going, so it does not matter how they treat people. In any case, after this humiliation, we walked over to Hard Rock where we ordered appetizers, entrees, and a few drinks without incident. The hostess was great. The waitress was happy to tell us about all the specials. It was awesome. (See my Hardrock review.) (Lastly, I noticed some people complained about the food. If you want great Chinese, go to Little Village Noodle House in Chinatown. I think they even have parking.) This is the first terrible rating I have ever given. I hope it is the last! (It's not my nature to write scathing reviews.)
(1)Brendan J.
Went here with high expectations. The salt and pepper calamari was beautiful, but spring rolls left a lot to be desired. I found that the service lacked, mistakes were made with the food we were given. (Given 2 entrees). The salt an pepper prawns for a main was also delicious, melted in your mouth, wasn't greasy and left a great after taste. The pepper steak wasn't the ideal choice, I wish they had a sizzling option. Definitely a pricey Chinese meal. But good atmosphere and good food.
(4)r r.
I have been to many PF Changs and found the service at this location to be the very worst of all we have visited and the prices to be slightly higher than other locations in the chain. Dirty dishes used to serve food - ick ! We asked for clean dishes from a hostess bussing tables. She told us that 's not her job and refused. We were seated out on the patio facing the street only to learn that there really was no designated server for our area. Our waiter confided in us "you are my only outside table. I'm not ignoring you, honest." There are so many other restaurants in Waikiki, like Dukes, that offer better service and better food. Skip this one without a second thought ...
(2)JoAnn A.
Ate here on our last night just because we wanted something that was "like home". I wouldn't say it's the restaurant's fault, however our party had someone in a wheel chair, so we had to go to an elevator that was outside of the restaurant and walk back in on the second level. And if our guest had to use the restroom? Had to go back downstairs. I just thought it was an inconvenience really since I mean, he's in a wheelchair. Food wise, it was good. Though there were some items we were hoping would be on the menu like there are back home, but I guess each location is a little different. Our waitress was very nice considering we had a 15 person group and had a good attitude. Because it wasn't "quite" like the one back home, it's hard for me to rate it much higher.
(3)Channele L.
This is SERIOUSLY the best P.F. Chang's I've been to -- and I've been to ones in California, Nevada, and Texas. The service was stellar, the food was even BETTER than it normally is, and the overall experience was just wonderful. We went on our vacation for my fiance's birthday and had the perfect experience. Even though it was really busy and the entire lobby area was full, it didn't seem to take us long to be seated. That was great. I had a check-in for a free appetizer and had no problems redeeming it (you'd be surprised how odd that can be at some places). Our waiter was really chill -- we had JUST finished 2 hours of surfing and we were both absolutely starving so we ordered everything as soon as he came to the table. Chicken lettuce wraps, kung pao chicken, and he comped the desserts because it was my fiance's birthday. He chatted with us, kept our drinks filled, and had one of the best service personalities! We even talked about the movie Step Brothers. So epic.
(5)B A G U L.
0 STARS. Let's start from the beginning. The Hostess seemed aggravated that we chose to sit inside. Once inside and seated it took 10 minutes for a server to ask about drinks, it then took 11 more minutes to get the 1 beer and 1 water. We ordered food along with an additional drink which was a virgin lava flow (picture attached). After 16 more minutes we got the lava flow and a straw for the first water which had a dirty glass. The lava flow was foamy, melted, and disgusting. About 40 minutes later the food arrived, the "crispy" honey shrimp was soggy and bland, the shrimp were about the size of a quarter with breading removed. The chicken was the most horrible chicken I've ever tasted with a texture similar to raw but cooked, I honestly can't describe it but it was inedible. I will never eat here again, please heed my warning or you may end up in the emergency room with food poisoning as my girlfriend did. Just take one look at the staff and tell me they give a sh*t about their jobs..
(1)Gabriela S.
I pretty much try PF Changs anywhere I travel- have it at home in SoCal twice a month. I was dissapointed that they did not carry Rombauer Chardonnay one of the main reasons we like PF Changs. The salmon was good but my spicey eggplant (get this every time) was not only green but half cooked. Needles to say I woke up with a tummy ache that night- so overall- PF Changs lovers- this place is a mediocre quality for what you are used to. But the outside seating and people watching on Waikiki isn't all that bad- so as the three stars say- A OK.
(3)Lokelani L.
I have never had anything at PFChang's that was not over the top. In terms of freshness, presentation, innovation, on and on; today set the Barr into a different plane all together! I have a sore throat, so my son brought me takeout from PFChang's....Chicken Noodle Soup and a Won Ton soup....so, who would think anything special about Chicken Noodle Soup, I ask you!? Well, the broth was light and delicious with spices that I couldn't name, every bite was like sunshine in my mouth and then the most succulent cherry tomatoes sliced in half, fresh crispy mushrooms, topped with fresh spinach.....it could not have been better, if I had an organic garden out back & picked the vegetables....you talk about made to order....lots of places say that, but I have never had anything like this! You're probably asking how I could be so excited over Chicken Noodle Soup; well you will just have to try it yourself....can' describe and no I do not have a fever! ha ha (Serving is so large, didn't get a chance to try Wonton). R. Marland
(5)Kimmy A.
the food was pretty good. we had a new waitress and you could tell but she was always friendly and kept us updated on everything. i knocked down a star though because it was way too loud and we waited forever for our food.
(4)Krista C.
Very disappointing, my egg drop soup came out Luke warm and thick as if it was old. My daughter ordered the vegetable stirfry and it came out undercooked and hard , our server never once came by to see if we were okay or needed any water refills, and the restaurant wasn't even busy at the time we went was lunch time . It took over 30 minutes just to get our food . Will not be returning ,very disappointing considering the mainland PF chains are amazing.
(1)Jason B.
Great outdoor patio/atmosphere if you enjoy people watching. Took about 20 minutes to get our appetizer but that was fine. Started with chicken lettuce wraps and they turned out great. Large pieces of fresh and crisp lettuce accompanied the minced mixture. My wife and 2 year old loved the hot and sour soup but I wasn't as much a fan. I liked the egg drop just fine though. For dinner we shared the Mongolian Beef and Chang's chicken. The beef was good but a bit on the salty side. The chicken was pretty good and tasted fresh. We had the mango and vanilla ice cream for dessert. The scoops were huge and tasted good. Much better than the average "restaurant" ice cream. Overall, the experience was good and worth a second visit. Heard they gave a military discount but turned out they didn't. :-( Out of the 10 Waikiki restaurants we've gone to in the last two weeks, I'd place PF Chang's around 6th.
(3)Ursula C.
My husband, daughter and I went recently for a last dinner with my friend who's being transferred. It's very noisy and loud in there but the music was fantastic. Our server was awesome, gratious and attentive. Once I look at my receipt and find his name, I'll ask for him again. I didn't care for the manager that night, I wanted to use my Yelp check-in free appetizer but he never bothered to come by. The food was delicious, I tried the ribs appetizer for the first time and I was sucking those buggers up. My daugthter who's usually particular went all hands, no fork and couldn't stop eating them. All of our dishes were fantastic. And the dessert, Bananas with vanilla ice cream (swapped, I don't like coconut) was heavenly. I also order two margarita's they were good but not potent enough. I'm not sure if I got a buzz or was wobbling from eating to much.
(4)Sher M.
My husband ordered the chang's spicy chicken and enjoyed it. I had the combo lo mein, which I'd say was alright. The noodles actually reminded me of ramen noodles, and I am not big on ramen. My kids liked the noodles though and the kids chicken meal. I was hungry and seemed a good choice at the time, but I think the next time we will just eat in the food court.
(3)Shay F.
Actually 2.5 stars.... Let's just first talk about the birds. Yes, I understand it's inevitable because they are all over the place, but they should totally designate one person to watch for the birds because they were all up on the tables pecking away at bits of food...and moments later a couple was seated at that same table. *gag* Gross. But I'll give it to PF Chang's because they do have a vegetarian AND gluten-free menu. That's a cool place in my book.... The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great....just happy to know it was vegetarian. Yelp 365 Challenge #181/365
(3)Ed V.
Another fine meal at PFC! We had our favorites - Hot n Sour soup, Lettuce Wraps , combo Fried Rice and Mongolian Beef. The Hot and Sour soup is fantastic and always delightful. The lettuce wraps are the best appetizer by far. Their combo fried rice was delicious. The Mongolian Beef was perfect as expected. When you need your fix for good Asian for PF Chang's will definitely fit the bill - no matter where you are...
(4)Kathy A.
Tried again at the recommendation of fellow yelper, much better experience this time. Love those Chinese 88 Martinis.
(4)Dmitry O.
Ate here on a recommendation , for American style Chinese food. It was very good. My husband and I loved the Fried rice and ate the whole plate. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken and my husband ordered the steamed salmon. It was very good and finished everything. We used the 20% off that is/was offered on yelp when we checked-in, and saved 11$ yay! Darren was our server very nice and helpful and knowledgeable about food and gave good recommendations. I would definitely recommend this place, and will come back again!!!!! .....next time we are thinking on trying their plate of duck!!!!!!
(3)R. S.
Food was ok. I had the broccoli / beef dish which was too sweet though. Texture good. Prices were fine. Bf had chicken lettuce wraps which he rated 3 out of a 5. Service was decent for being as busy as they were. Drinks were ok. Probably won't go back as there are so many other choices.
(3)Keith T.
This PF Changs has upper level seating that provides a great view of Kalakaua Avenue. Fun to people watch while eating lunch or dinner. Food was great like most PF Changs. Really enjoyed the Pad Thai combo with chicken and shrimp.
(4)Skip A.
I enjoy P.F. Chang's more for the bar scene and the pupus. Happy hour prices are great. Your wallet won't feel the pain. The ambience is busy, but I like that, especially in Waikiki. The staff is fantastic, in my humble opinion, and welcoming. I'm not a fixture at P.F. Chang's, but I'm remembered (even if not by name). It's a place I take my friends who are from out of town. You can certainly count on the great food.
(4)Lawrence O.
It started great, we had a 8 o'clock reservation, showed up at 8 and was seated immediately! It took more than 5minutes for a server to greet us and then it was 8:16 before we got our first drinks. The server allowed my glass to sit empty over and again. The food finally arrived, it was room temperature, even the rice. The Moo Goo Gai Pan was flavorless, chicken was tough, luke warm and too much corn starch made the sauce thick and gelatinous, no baby corn, no boc choy, no mushrooms, there was a lot of celery and water chestnuts; disappointing. We ordered wonton soup to go, at the beginning of the meal, we did not get it until 5 minutes after we paid out bill and were waiting for it to go. They were only a step above the local Hawaiian chinese restaurants, which is not saying much; I believe they suffer from being a chain on Waikiki, we will NOT go back.
(3)Erin A.
Honey chicken was outstanding! good appetizers - very nice ambiance.
(5)Kate T.
YES YES YES YES!!!!! I was so excited for a place that has a good chinese food that is MSG free! YAY for me! I ended up picking P.F. Chang's for date night so we drove down to Waikiki to P.F. Chang's. There is parking near by in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Get your ticket validated at P.F. Chang's and parking is less than 10 dollars. Which is super good for Waikiki. Something that is super cool for P.F. Chang's is that you can do your reservation on the Yelp app using the Open Table program. I got an email confirmation and because I did my reservation like that our wait time was 5 minutes instead of 2 hours. So make sure you make a reservation before having dinner here! My husband and I ended up doing the 4 course meal for $50. And we ended up getting there at the end of happy hour so my cocktail was only $5 and his beer was only $3. My cocktail had gray goose in it and my husband had a Sam Adams. So as you can tell P.F. Chang's happy hour is amazing!! Anyways back to food. The first course was egg drop soup which was awesome. The second course was the appetizer. Which of course I ended up getting the lettuce wraps. What I thought was cool is that our waitress made us our sauce at the table. It was SO GOOD! (I'm getting hungry thinking about this meal again) The lettuce wraps were amazing. If you are trying to figure out what to have as an appetizer get this. It's healthy, filling and yummy! I tricked my husband into eating his vegetables. Yes I have to treat him like a kid sometimes. The third course was the main course. By this time I was almost full so I valiently tried to finish my dinner. But I took a few bites of the wonderful sweet and sour chicken and I was done. My husband on the other hand demolished his sweet and sour pork. By the time the last course came I was done. And it was a huge piece of cake. When I say huge I mean GINORMOUS!! This piece of cake was a big as some of the cakes I have baked. But anyways this chocolate cake came with berries and a raspberry sauce. And it was fantastic as I ate it at 3 in the morning. So lets recap.Two egg drop soups, an appetizer, two entres and a huge piece of cake for $50. Yes you heard that right. $50 dollars. Go check out this deal. It's an awesome thing for date night!!!!
(5)Mairead G.
Service was quick, beer was cold... don't forget to check in for your free app! The shrimp dynamite was good so was the pepper steak... wouldn't recommend the scallops they were kinda too chewy
(4)Chad R.
Had a very nice lunch today. Looking for a simple, quality meal at a place that is consistent. PF Changs in Waikiki didn't disappoint. The chicken wraps were exactly what I wanted and they were great. The egg rolls were decent as well although I don't think I would get them again. The highlight was the service. They were between shifts and a little short handed so Stephanie the host took her first table. Pleasant, knowledgable and efficient are all signs of a future server if she is looking to make that career move. Great lunch and great job!!
(4)Matthew H.
A pretty good location for P.F. Changs. I come here fairly often and the staff are friendly. They have outdoor seating on two floors so you can enjoy the nice Hawaiian weather and tiki torches! Something to be aware of; they do get quite busy being right in Waikiki so there is often a wait if you have more than two people. If you have only two people the bar is a good option too. A few dishes to try: PF Changs Spare Ribs Lettuce Wraps Crispy Honey Chicken If you happen to visit during the Spam Festival they have a Spam version of the lettuce wraps that you have to try as well! One more thing, I just want to say thank you to the management at this location because I have seen a big improvement in the quality of the food and service since I started coming here last year. Good work and I'm looking forward to being back again soon!
(4)Martha S.
Over priced. Over hyped and over cooked. The Mongolian beef had so many green onions on it you couldn't even see the beef. Maybe that was a good thing because the few pieces they serve you are crunchy like beef jerky. So very disappointed. If you're thinking of eating here keep on walking. I haven't even mentioned how poor the service was. Our waiter was polite but never checked on us once until he dropped the the bill at our table with out anything to sign it with
(1)Christopher P.
My favorite sit down Chinese restaurant. If you haven't been here, get here! Highly recommend Lettuce Wraps and Szechuan Beef.
(5)Jay T.
Located in the heart of Waikiki. PF Chang's, like every restaurant in Waikiki is busy, and with it being in a tourist location, it is also expensive. Ambiance is good; they have available in and outside settings. Their greets are pleasant and nice while the servers try to be as courteous, it can be a little challenging being so busy. Although they get pretty reasonable tips just because it'll automatically dictate how much customers should tip on the bill. Food. Food is okay. Other than their wraps, I would like to compare their food to the frozen Chinese boxed food available in the grocery store. Nothing special about their food, in addition with it being overpriced. I do not recommend this place; for a real "tourist" experience, try the Sicilian place next door or something else that's not common in your state, or country!
(2)Raquel B.
Two words: Lettuce Wraps. This is must get here and what is even more phenomenal than that? FREE lettuce wraps! That's right, with a check-in here you get one free appetizer! So why not use it for the most delicious one they offer? Ok now that I am done sounding like a commercial, let me just say this is such a great place to go eat at. Along with fantastic service, yummy drinks, delicious lettuce wraps and finger licking entrees (we got the orange chicken with white rice and the ginger chicken with brown rice) and dessert, there is no doubt why this place has such great reviews. You also get a free cup when you order a drink! This place has a great view too. When we sat at the booth we were overlooking the Waikiki torches. It is a great date night restaurant!
(5)Edward W.
Great location! If you have ever been to another Changs the service and food is exactly the same. Dan Dan noodles are my favorite and they took the shrimp in lobster sauce off the menu here. Our family really likes the food. Asian fusion and one can eat healthy here.
(5)Maria G.
Love the food ., our waitress seems to have an eye rolling problem when she saw us with kids! I'm sorry and a bad attitude because I cancel a bottle of water on my menu ! Next time be nicer , the good thing you are not in my local city so I won't have to see your shitty rolling eyes again ! Until never
(1)Michelle I.
We had: Egg rolls - good. Wish it was plum or sweet and sour dipping sauce rather than honey mustard, although it was good too) Appetizer ribs (free w Yelp check-in) (yummy) Virgin piña colada (yummy) Beef fried rice (was ok. Lacking in Asian flavor and beef) Crispy honey chicken (was hoping for crispy, a little bland) Beef and broccoli (yummy) Staff was very friendly and attentive.
(3)Michele E.
Caution to all take-out orders. Please check your food before heading out of the restaurant. I didn't and was very disappointed when I got home. The sichuan asparagus was shriveled and un-chewable. It was like the really old dried up asparagus you sometimes see in the market. I have always loved their food but now that they no longer have their other location I don't eat their often. So, to hit the spot I opted for take-out. Very disappointing.
(1)Joe S.
The day was Black Friday. The time was noon. The location was Waikiki Beach. The customers were my wife and I. Background: We spent the night in Waikiki although we are "loco moco's" and don't need to... however, a "stacation" (stay vacation to us locals) was in need because I'd been locked-up at home for months since my wife went to Japan for family business... anyway,... It was Black Friday and we decided to chance the traffic and crowds and venture on foot to the restaurant. Action: We found the front of the restaurant to be welcoming and-open aired. We were met by the manager and she, along with the hostess, escorted us to the bar. It was clean and easy to locate, partake in the environment. The waitress "Jenny" was SUPER!!! She is tops in the Oahu customer service business for bars and restaurants... She was friendly (super friendly) from the start and carried on throughout our time there. I sincerely didn't want to leave. Why leave a Super place (food, drink, and people) when you can only expect to find standard or substandard service elsewhere in Waikiki Beach? We ordered a Beer and an Ice Tea. It was served promptly and COLD. That's honestly something to consider when drinking in Waikiki... Jenny has a personality that is bubbly and cheerful, happy and glee, and last to say, someone you desire to have a drink poured by. She is that wonderful... We had the Crispy Fried Green Beans as the appetizer and it was, as Jenny said it would be... STUPENDOUS!! I have never had such an awesome beer snack in ages since my trip to Japan. The beans were, YES, crispy and added a little salt to the batter, made them with the dipping sauce... outrageously good! Epilog: I honestly MUST say that the service from the Manager (whose name I failed to ascertain) and the bartender Jenny were unparalleled. My wife and I, were so very much pleasantly surprised to find this kind of service within the Waikiki area of tourism. CHEERS to the staff and management of P.F. Chang's Waikiki Beach. You deserved the Kudos... Cheers mates!!!
(5)Aaron Koichi C.
We had Malik as our server tonight and he was awesome with his suggestions. He definitely was attentive to his customers. We were seated by a sweet hostess immediately. Drink order, water, or acknowledgment that we were seated took roughly 8 minutes. Dan Dan noodles presentation was not followed through, server had to apologize. Food delivered swiftly. Taste a little to sweet. Overall a great experience. Ambiance and eye candy spectacular!!!!!
(3)Rebecka A.
Just like the Chinese buffets back in Minnesota! ^_^ Entrees come with a choice of white or brown rice which is nice. We had the sesame chicken and shrimp with candied walnuts. Good pieces of veggies with the chicken, and nice flavors. Very cool that the shrimp and walnuts dish had honeydew melon balls in it! The sauce was very good. #100in2015 (#15)
(3)Sadie P.
Boyfriend was hangry so we came in because it was he closest thing while walking. Glad we did. He isn't hangry anymore. Justin was awesome. Fast service and he was very friendly and knowledgable. I don't come to Waikiki often but if I did, I would be back.
(5)Lelee R.
The food was great, BUT here's why I'm giving this P.F. Chang's 3 stars. I have a food allergy. I can't help it. When I saw that this P.F. Chang's had sushi I was really looking forward to trying it. I asked the waitress if they could leave the avocado out since I have a severe allergy to it. She said that the sushi couldn't be modified in any way. The sushi chef, Grant Kawasaki, demanded P.F. Chang's to not modify his sushi in any way for any reason. Um, sir, I have a food allergy. I can't help it. It's like you're punishing me by not allowing me to try your sushi. This is how you piss off customers + also lose business + also make them dislike you. I can understand if someone wanted to change this for that bc they don't like such + such, but I legit can't have avocado. And all of his rolls have avocado on them. And the next annoying thing: there's a drink that you can order + keep the cup, so that's what I did. The cup came very dirty + dusty on the lid (so I had to wipe it off myself), and the straw was also chipped. My hubs assured me that when we left they'd surely give us a brand new one + not the one I drink out of. Nope. Waitress came at the end + asked, "Do you want to take this cup home?" I told her how it came so she gave me a brand new one. How did you not see how dirty the lid was + that the straw was chipped?? Why would I pay for a broken, dirty cup? I'm more pissed about the allergy thing. That's just frustrating + not fair.
(3)Ceara K.
Ate here on the Fourth of July & room our reservation for 10 at 6:30, we didn't get seated until 6:50. There's also no way to take your stroller upstairs & not really anywhere to leave it downstairs. So be cautious of that mamas! Restaurant is actually really nice, inside is nice & cool. Don't know about outside. It could seem a little dark to everyone else, but it's not that bad. Service was average, nothin spectacular. But the food was surprisingly good... I was actually really shocked because I didn't know PF changs has such a large variety & the taste to go with it. Crab wontons - AMAZING Ginger chicken with broccoli - AMAZING Shrimp fried rice - AMAZING Dynamite & honey shrimp - AMAZING Honey chicken was decent as well Other people in my party really enjoyed the Mongolian beef & beef broccoli as well. I will say DO NOT order the veggie lettuce wraps. It tasted like dog food. Chicken lettuce wraps were not bad! Overall prices were moderate & were worth it! I'll for sure be back for that ginger chicken!!!
(4)Mauro V.
Kelsey, our server, was extremely attentive and professional. She made our dining experience at PF Chang's in Waikiki great!
(5)Kelli S.
I think I've only been to this Waikiki P.F. Chang's once--for lunch during the week--but it was a pleasant experience, since it was a normal weekday and the eatery wasn't too crowded. I went to the other P.F. Chang's location before (close to Tango's Café in the Ward area), but never to this Waikiki restaurant prior to this visit ... just because I try to avoid Waiks, if possible. But this P.F. Chang's wasn't too hard to find because it was close to my beloved Cheesecake Factory, if I remember correctly. There's a lot to choose from on the menu, but the BF and I chose the "P.F. Chang's For Two" option--though it seemed pricy--because you basically get a full-course meal, and a good amount of menu items are available to choose from. I was SUPER stuffed after the lunch--this is probably a better dinner option--but I did enjoy everything we ordered. Here's what we got, as well as items I want to try in the future: "Garlic Prawns": This limited-time only dish features prawns gently cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce accompanied with a pickled pepper slaw. I would probably skip the slaw, but those garlicky prawns sound absolutely delicious. "Kim Chee Fried Rice": I like fried rice better than regular rice, and though I'm not the hugest fan of kim chee, this savory concoction sounds intriguing. It includes pork fried rice seasoned with sweet and spicy kochujang sauce and locally made kim chee topped with two over-easy eggs. I would probably ask about the spiciness level of this dish before ordering it--since I can't handle super spicy--but I wouldn't mind trying this medley, since it does include pork and I love anything that's topped with over-easy eggs. "Dynamite Shrimp": This crispy shrimp comes tossed with a zesty sauce. Again, I would probably ask about the spiciness level before ordering it, but this is one entrée that I wouldn't mind trying. The "P.F. Chang's for Two" meal comes with a cup of soup, one starter, two entrees and one dessert. It's a pretty good deal for what you pay for (lots of deals include EITHER an appetizer or dessert, but with this one, you get both). Cup of soup: I went with the "Egg Drop Soup," which featured a velvety broth with julienne carrots and green onions. Though I didn't finish all of my soup, I did like the light yet flavorful broth. Starters: We went with the "Chang's Lettuce Wraps," which is the eatery's signature app. It includes wok-seared chicken, mushrooms, green onions and water chestnuts served over crispy rice sticks with cool, crisp lettuce cups. I'm not a fan of green onions or water chestnuts, but I put those dislikes aside to try this app. It really was refreshing and tasty, and I really did like the chunks of chicken. I'd definitely order this appetizer again, but next time, I want to try the "Crab Wontons," "Dynamite Shrimp" or "Spring Rolls," which are crispy, Vietnamese-style rolls served with Bibb lettuce leaves for wrapping, cilantro and sweet chili sauce. I'm such a sucker for spring rolls, and I look forward to trying the version at P.F. Chang's one day. "Crispy Honey Chicken": I got this for my entrée--the BF decided to order something else and just have a taste of my entrée, since I am the pickier of us two--and I'd definitely order it again because I loved the flavor. It features lightly battered chicken that's served in a sweet, flavorful sauce over a bed of crispy rice sticks. You can even opt for "Crispy Honey Shrimp" that's lightly battered and tossed in a flavorful sauce. If I were craving shrimp, I would get the shrimp option, but I loved the tender pieces of chicken that were sufficiently coated in that sweet, honey glaze. "Ginger Chicken with Broccoli": The BF decided on this entrée, which included sliced chicken breast tossed with ginger and green onions and served in a ring of steamed broccoli. If you like ginger, you're sure to like this entrée. I tried a bit of the chicken, and I did enjoy its flavor (I like ginger, but not super strong ginger, so this entrée was okay). The BF really enjoyed this dish because it was a good mix of proteins and veggies (broccoli is one of his favorite vegetables). Dessert: For our dessert option, the BF wanted to try the "Banana Spring Rolls," which included six warm, crispy bites with coconut-pineapple ice cream and was drizzled with caramel and vanilla sauces. I was hesitant at first because I don't like coconut OR pineapple flavors--and I'm not the hugest fan of bananas, too--but since the fruits came fried in that crispy, spring roll exterior, that made it more appealing. I have to admit, this is a unique dessert that IS worth trying, if you like all of its components. I had one of the spring rolls just to taste, but the BF ended up eating most of the dessert. The ice cream flavor was light, but I knew I wouldn't like it just because it featured two flavors I already wasn't a fan of. I did, however, enjoy the sweet taste and crunchy texture of the banana spring rolls.
(4)Annalei A.
Had a great lunch here. Food was amazing! We ordered egg drop soup, chicken lettuce wrap, sweet and sour pork and ginger chicken with broccoli. All were great! Our server seemed to be new because we asked about the yelp check in free appetizer coupon and he didn't know what to do. So he called the manager over. We didn't mind it though. The food won us over. Will definitely be back again!
(5)Ashley N.
Came here for a late night dinner. It was a bit of a wait but no big deal. The bar was open, and the hostesses were friendly. We started with the Dynamite Shrimp which was very flavorful. & yes, there was quite a kick to it. I like spicy food and it was delicious. I enjoyed it and would recommend it if you like shrimp and spiciness. I got the Chang's Chicken Noodle Soup as my dinner and it was very large. I am glad I did not order any more. This is great for sharing if you want. The noodles are choppy and I liked that. It was not messy and I could easily scoop it on to the spoon. I am not a fan of the shitake mushrooms, but I did not bother to eat it. I also did not think the cherry tomatoes belonged but overall the dish was nice and flavorful! I would get it again and recommend it if you are in the mood for soup. The other dish was the VIP Duck. Another good dish to share. Duck was good and juicy. We took the rest for left overs and it was still good! The flat bread was a bit stale, but it must just have been an off night. Drinks were also good & worth getting! Their presentations are well done. Amy, our waitress, was great! Quick to respond and friendly overall. Sending some California love =) Also, manager was very nice. We used some coupons, and they quickly caught a mistake before allowing us to leave. Therefore, service was great and adds to the experience.
(4)Elisa G.
Food was great. Had an appetiser of ribs that were YUMMMMMMM. The sauce was so tasty. Definitely would order again. Also had kung pao chicken and kim chee fried rice. Serve of rice was HUGE. Easily could feed 6. Service was decent, but experience was hindered by some guy taking pictures and harassing you to purchase them.
(3)Leslie S.
New manager has made some really poor changes. The great choices of beer - gone! Ribs no longer on the happy hour menu! Scallop dish gone off the regular menu. Service super slow! The patio empty ... I see the Waikiki location going the way of the Ward location...GONE! How sad! New manager Kai a little cocky!
(2)Wayne T.
Today me and my gf came here to have a late valentines dinner, and surprisingly it was a great experience! We came just in time for happy hour, so that made our dinner even better! Appetizers were awesome, and funny part is we got so full from the appetizers that we didn't even finish our main orders. Price is moderate, but adds up as you order more. But great taste, service was on key, and can't wait to go again. 5 stars for sure
(5)Vanessa M.
We had a less than perfect experience at PF Changs. I have eaten many times at other locations but it was my husband's first time ever. We ordered the lettuce wraps, they were good. Then we ordered off their new sushi menu...It didn't taste fresh it was pre-made ( which I am sure it was, since our waiter told us they ran out? of one of the rolls we originally ordered) . Anyway we love sushi and this stuff was reallly flavorless and tasted frozen?! We wont be back for the sushi.
(2)Chad Y.
You have to go to P.F. Chang's knowing that you are not going to have the most authentic Chinese experience. It's just in the name and the food inevitably is Chinese-inspired. However, what they lack in authenticity, they make up for in good service that you would not get from your neighborhood spot with lots of MSG. Friend and I stopped by for happy hour snacks and drinks while we caught up. While the crab won tons, the Chang's spare ribs, and the dumplings are nothing to sneer at, the Chicken Lettuce Wraps are what you go there for. It ultimately creates the impression that you are eating something healthy with the chicken and lettuce, but the flavors pop with the oyster sauce bringing it all together. Prices are a little high, but you should come to expect that in Waikiki. Yet, for a resort-based chain establishment, the drinks are generous and well poured. Service is great. Our waiter was attentive and helpful while not overwhelming us by intruding. Water glasses didn't go empty and our snacks arrived in a well timed execution so that we could properly enjoy it all. Get a table outside if the weather is nice, however if you prefer something more temperature controlled, stay indoors. Be sure to make a reservation if you are going during a peak time, however the wait isn't generally long. Also, get your parking ticket validated, it helps go a long way when parking is what it is in Waikiki.
(4)Vince B.
I've walked past PF Chang's 100 times and it is always busy. I've also had 100 people tell me they didn't like it because it wasn't "really" Chinese food. I've also read 100 reviews where customers were very happy. Venue: Waikiki location at the Lewers St. end of the Royal Hawaiian Center. It faces Lewers street and has an upstairs and down stairs dining area and indoor and outdoor dining area. There are pros and cons to dining out doors. Just be aware. You know there can be birds, wind, heat, noise and humidity out of doors. On the other hand it can be great outdoors when the weather is so nice. Sit indoors if you are not sure. Casual and busy atmosphere that is good for adults and families. Food: Yeah, this is not a hardcore authentic Chinese Restaurant. They are not trying to be. Lots of people seem to love the food and I think there really is something for everybody. Wraps: My friend's wife is doing the Weight Watcher's Points. The Chicken Wrap on the appetizer menu has the points calculated and she wanted a light dinner that was healthy and within her point count for the week. Chicken wraps are good! They seem to be a really popular item. Being vegetarian I was looking for a healthy light dinner that had no meat. The Tofu Wrap seemed to fit the bill. It was really good too. It's diced seasoned tofu that is wok fried and ready to wrap up in lettuce. It's good. I also got the wok cooked mushroom side dish. That made for a filling nutritious meal. My friend got the fried rice. He ate half for a light dinner and took half home for breakfast the next day. So we didn't get anything expensive or fancy but what we did have was quite good. Service: Pleasant and efficient for such a busy high volume operation. Vegetarian: I give them credit for being vegetarian friendly. I liked PF Chang's and I'll go back for sure. Parking: Validated in the Royal Hawaiian Center Garage. Minimal charge but more if you stay over 3 hrs. Pay at a machine before you go back to your car to exit.
(4)Vicki-Juliana S.
I am a regular customer at PF Changs in St Kiuis where I live. Never have I been treated as rudely as I was at PF Changs in Waikiki Beach. Chase was our waiter he completely ignored us, he was NOT that busy either because he literally stood over by the register area doing absolutely nothing but talking to a co-worker. He didn't offer to refill our drink, Soda or our Water. It was like he was angry I ordered water instead of running up a big bar bill. The table next to us that we're all drinking certainly had his attention. This is very rude and frustrating. He NEVER once asked how our meals were. We had to wait a very long time to get our bill. The girls at the Hostess stand didn't even ask if there was a problem when I asked if they had a comment card. It's like they really don't care at all how your expired cd was at their restaurant. I would NOT recommend this location of this chain restaurant at all.
(1)Ray L.
Go for their happy hour. 1/2 price drinks and the pupus are $6 - $7 each. We usually eat dinner with all the pupus.
(4)Mina M.
I AM IN LOVE with their seared Ahi. It's bias, yes, but I feel like I could order two before I even start on my main course...... Yeah. And you know, I think I will the next time I'm there! As a chain, their special tends to change with the seasons/holidays. I find that with PF Changs their foods tend to be more flavorful as compared to other chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden or Red Lobster. So, with my 2 cents about the chain aside the Waikiki PF Changs has wonderful service and staff. It's usually just me and my husband so getting a table never takes more than 15 mins. The bartenders are consistent and fast. The areas are always clean and easy to navigate around. They also give kama'aina discounts!
(5)Dave J.
What is this P F Chang's... haha All I know is they have the best Lettuce Wraps, not even sure what else is on the menu. Always the go to place when looking for a quick bite to eat.. The Waikiki location surprisingly had no wait, was able to get in with outside seating. Waitress was friendly. Of course I had the lettuce wraps and was served promptly. I have noticed over the years that the portion size of the lettuce wraps have gotten smaller and smaller. I enjoyed when they use to make the lettuce wrap sauce at the table but no longer do that.. I still give them 5 stars.
(5)Diana F.
Always great service and they make my shrimp and lobster sauce every time even though they discontinued it. Great place!
(5)Jamie H.
I always love going to P.F. Chang's, tried the sushi this time and it was really good. Only downside to it was that you could taste that it was cold and could tell it had been in a refrigerator all day and then sliced and served to us after we ordered it. It was still good though, we had an amazing waiter that kept our drinks full and came over only a few times when it was necessary to check on us. The food was amazing as always! We will be back for sure!!
(5)Vikéndios N.
My first experience at this chain (in the now closed Ward location) was just mediocre, so I decided to give them a second chance. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the first level of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, this is currently Hawaii's only location. It's a pretty big restaurant at 2 levels, and also offers outdoor seating with a view of a side street. FOOD: Salt & pepper calamari - Strips only, no tentacles (boo!) with ramekins of salt & pepper and sweet chili on the side. Pretty crispy and not overly oily. We opted for this because we got a free appetizer by checking in on Yelp (thanks eh!) Lo mein - I opted for chicken. The noodles were stir fried perfect and the dish had a nice subtle flavor. Very mainstream and nothing special. This was the only item on the menu that wooed me, unfortunately. Pricey at $15 for the simple ingredients. Kalbi jim - My friend's choice. 3 huge chunks of meat sitting on dinosaur-like sized bones. This dish was disappointing. The meat was a bit rubbery but did have an okay kalbi taste. There was nothing else on the platter except for a sprinkling of green onions. So visually boring and lifeless. Not worth $25. Pepper steak - My other friend's choice. The stir fry of tender meat, red & green peppers, and onions done in a dark brown sauce was tasty, slightly sweet and salty. SERVICE: The reception at the host stand wasn't welcoming at all. Received no welcome, no smile, just a stare. Nice. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night - odd in bustling Waikiki, and something that would never happen at Cheesecake Factory down the road. This should've been our first sign on the quality of this place. Our table top was clean, but the seats dirty with food crumbs and oil spots. I went to the bar and grabbed some napkins to wipe them up. Our female server noticed and was apologetic and offered to clean up which was nice. The floor was also littered with food crumbs. Come on people!? Over all, our server was good - friendly, professional and pretty attentive. OVERALL: Very mainstream, over-priced food, with average service. I'm glad I gave them another try and my final decision has been made about this place.
(2)Tanya A.
Happy hour menu is de-lish and there are $6 and $7 options. Orange peel shrimp is da bomb. As are the sushi selections. And Kimberly's Blueberry Mojitos are the best drink ever invented. Best bar staff in the state! Ideal location, easy CHEAP parking in building and the restaurant validates.
(5)Lisa Marie M.
I was craving some Asian Fusion, and my friend had never been here, so we decided to go. It was a sunny Saturday and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was super. He was friendly and quick and genuinely a cool guy. We ordered drinks, and vegetarian lettuce wraps to start. They were awesome! So awesome that I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, and while good- i did prefer the veggie ones that had yummy tofu in them. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. They too were excellent, but if you are looking to share- you only get 3. I had to say this was a better experience then my last time here, and thus gets the 5 stars for both service, and food.
(5)Alexander G.
Last month I went to Yelpaplooza at Hawaiian Brian's. One of the highlights of the huge shindig was the bartenders provided by P.F. Chang's Waikiki. They were hilarious and very attentive. For following the restaurant on Instagram, my guest and I were given two $10 gift cards to try the Waikiki location. Yet another place that I passed by without thought, it was finally an excuse to go. This review is about two trips, both were worth 5 stars! Our first visit we were seated in a big cozy booth inside, but with a view of Waikiki Beachwalk outside. The tiki torches were burning and the sounds of laughing people filled the air. We were still in time for happy hour, so we had some Kirin while enjoying our Waikiki sushi roll. We stuck with one entree- Sichuan beef and a side of their spicy asparagus. The sushi was super fresh and presented beautifully. The entree was enough for two. That evening was not busy, so there was no wait for a table and the service was great. Our great dining experience prompted us to go again, sans gift certificates. It surpassed expectations! We used call ahead seating, which was extremely helpful as the restaurant was bustling. We were promptly seated on the lanai with yet another nice view to people watch. The sky was dark with ominous rain clouds that never came. It was a perfect evening! Our server Melissa was friendly, efficient, and always was ready for whatever we needed. We had two entrees this time: mongolian beef and kung pao chicken. We also ordered the asparagus yet again. This restaurant has a generous check-in offer of a free appetizer! We tried the dynamite shrimp! I was impressed with the buffalo-style sauce and pretty rice noodle garnish. The best part of the evening was when the manager came to verify the check-in offer. It was Jay, the same friendly bartender from Yelpapalooza! He sat and talked with us a while, telling us about the restaurant, talking about local beer, and reminiscing about the party. He is proud of his restaurant, the staff, and food. He extended us the 'ohana discount, which was as generous as it was kind. Making me feel like 'ohana will always get me to come back. For tourists or locals that want to feel like a tourist for an evening, this a great place to enjoy delicious dinner and watch Waikiki walk by!
(5)Lillian H.
I love this restaurant. I go during happy hour with husband whenever we stay at the Waikiki Joy Hotel. It's our place! And we order a mess of appetizers. Our table is over flowing with amazing appetizers. Dynamite Shrimp and Crab Wonton. Spare Ribs and the tempura green beans. All of the appetizers are super discounted during happy hour and we top it all of with a bowl of Egg Drop Soup and a plate of Pork Fried Rice.. And we probably don't even spend 50 bucks!! My favorite place on Waikiki to eat. Bar none.
(5)Leah M.
The service was fantastic and the food was good. Great prices during happy hour. A bit pricey but the food was tasty.
(4)Nick H.
"Consistent Chinese food without the risk of needing Pepto" - while that isn't the slogan for PF Chang's, it certainly could be. I have a love hate relationship with PF Chang's - I love the lettuce wraps and consistency in food, ambiance and service, but hate the fact that I feel like a sellout for eating Chinese food at a chain restaurant. If someone told me some amazing story of the restaurant founder immigrating from China and building up an establishment that makes his family and nation proud - I may feel differently - but as it stands now I imagine the chain being headquartered somewhere in Lubbock, Texas. (The only reason I picked Texas is because I recently discovered that Texas Roadhouse was headquartered in Indiana, so something must be from Texas!) All that being said, PF Chang's does deliver. Beyond their lettuce wraps and unlimited white or brown rice, I've never had a dish that wasn't enjoyable. Go here for good food when you crave Chinese but aren't feeling the adventurous spirit to find a hole in the wall that may be the best food you've ever eaten OR could be made using processes that haven't been approved since the 1976 food health workbook.
(3)Wes J.
Everything was above average but nothing was over the top. Really enjoyed our sweet and sour chicken, crispy honey shrimp and crab wontons. Kids enjoyed the Keiki size portions of their meals and they came with free drinks and ice cream and for a fairly decent price. Service was good to, we had a waitress in training that did a good job. She was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We got out of of there with our bank account only $83 lighter! Mahalo for a nice experience. Maybe ditch the picture taking guy, the pressure to spend money on a picture shouldn't be part of your dining experience. At the least have him ask before motioning to us to gather close for a picture...... Not everyone is a tourist.
(4)Nicholas R.
Hearing so much about the great food and reading the reviews, we decided to make reservations for dinner at P.F. Chang's and enjoy the experience for ourselves. We arrived early, checked in and were promptly seated. Our waitress Jessica greeted us immediately with a friendly smile and positive attitude. The few questions we had were answered well, and assisted us in our menu selection. We ordered the SEARED AHI TUNA, EGG DROP SOUP (Bowl), GARLIC PRAWNS, ASIAN MARINATED NEW YORK STRIP and MANGO SORBET for desert. For drinks we had ICED TEA and CHANG'S MARGARITA (Strawberry). Everything was carefully prepared and tasted excellent. What really impressed us the most was the consistent effort Jessica made to ensure our experience was a pleasant one. She was always on cue with tending to our needs, making sure the dishes were to our satisfaction, and noticing when we needed our drinks refilled. And this speaks for the entire P.F. Chang's team from the Assistant General Manager Cheryl, who seated us when we arrived, assisted us with "checking-in" with yelp for a free appetizer, and making sure our food was of the highest quality possible to the servers who brought out the food! They are all very focused and sincere in making your dining experience comfortable and relaxing while serving some incredible dishes. Well done!
(5)Veronica C.
PF Chang's for me was like the equivalent to my experience with Wokcano in LA last year - visited 3 times within only a matter of days because it was THAT good. Previously I'd never been a huge fan of ribs, but that has since changed since I ordered Chang's Spare Ribs (Wok-seared with Chang's barbeque sauce) each time I went, and subsequently in most establishments I have been since then if ribs are on the menu. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs our first time there - we spent less than $50 between two of us so we didn't think we were being greedy when we placed our order! So we had an entrée each from the Happy Hour menu, and for my main I ordered the small size cup of Hot and Sour soup and the ribs from the Starters/Small plates menu, while hubby ordered the noodles and another small starter. We ended up taking two containers of leftovers back with us because we couldn't finish it all. By our third visit I was much more sensible and aware of the portion sizes, plus I wanted to save room for dessert. So after enjoying Chang's Spare Ribs for the third and last time we ordered the Great Wall of Chocolate - shared between 6 of us, and that was us done for the night. Come to Perth please PF Chang's!
(5)Tom W.
We returned to P.F.Chang's after not eating there for many years. I would have to say it has improved. If you are expecting authentic Chinese cuisine this is NOT the place. However, it does serve the fairly standard American "Chinese" food. We ordered 3 dishes and I enjoyed 2 of them. The third dish, Singapore style noodles, was too salty and lacked the curry flavor that I am used to. The service was attentive and prompt. I would go back.
(3)L V.
late review since i came back from hawaii few days ago. but last minute dinner here was great. sit outside, people watch, get a couple drinks. ordered shots of grey goose pear (surprisingly good). for food we ordered the orange chicken with added crushed peppers and wonton soup without the chestnuts. that hit the spot! shoutout to our great waitress sasha!!! and another waiter who also checked up on us was toast. (hoping i didnt get that all wrong, eh).
(4)Steph J.
Ever since the location in Ward closed, I haven't been back to PF Chang's. I missed their lettuce wraps, which were still delicious but I don't know if I'm a fan of the Chinese fusion type of food. Don't get me wrong, the dishes were all good but when a place charges for hot tea, it's not a Chinese restaurant. But I guess it's a double edged sword because I enjoy their wall of chocolate dessert and you can't find THAT in a Chinese restaurant either. Touche.
(3)Megan L.
I love P.F. Changs! I usually come with a girlfriend for Happy Hour (daily 4-6pm) which offers awesome appetizer and drink specials. I seriously crave the Crispy Green Beans and Lettuce Wraps between visits. So, so good. With a tall "Aloha Kiss" with my order, it's truly a happy hour! When I come for happy hour, we usually sit outside and people watch. However, I recently came later in the evening with my husband and we sat inside. We had the same great service and delicious food. We ordered the Dinner for Two and stuffed ourselves and still had leftovers. Additional bonus, they played the best 80's music. I'm showing my age, obviously!
(5)Cathy P.
I'm having a hard time writing a review for this place. I mean let's face it, the food is good/decent. I haven't been to a PF Chang's in years and decided to give them a go here in Waikiki, mostly for my kid's to experience. We've walked by it a hundred times when here on vacation. You need a reservation or you will wait a very long time, the place is always packed. I'm assuming people come here because it's more affordable than most places in Waikiki or they have small children and need a place that's loud. We ordered the Orange Peel Chicken, Beef and Broccoli and Honey Walnut Shrimp which I've always loved...but there is now Honeydew Melon Balls in there? Why? Anyway, we also checked in on Yelp and got a free appetizer, we chose Crab Wontons. Our waiter was very friendly. It was a bit humid and uncomfortable sitting upstairs on the outside patio. They need some air movement up there. The food was decent, it's not really cooked to order food. They serve family style and it was fine. We left there full, it's just that these chain places are not really special, but I knew that going in. I was just wondering if they had evolved over the years, but I don't think so. It's just regular food. if you're looking for something authentic and outstanding, keep looking. Food was served quickly and with our reservation we were seated immediately.
(3)Jhonny C.
You can't go wrong here love everything about this place Never a long wait, staff always happy to see you , and be at their jobs.....Best kitchen in Waikiki hands down. ......
(5)Kathryn P.
Good dinner tonight with great service! Missed seeing the check in! Wine was cold and the crispy honey chicken was delicious. Don't forget to get the pineapple coconut ice cream. That's the best part!
(5)Nani G.
The lighting is very low and there was constant movement from the crowds looking forward to their selections. There is a constant mid level roar from people talking mixed with the music. I had the Happy Hour menu which has an extremely limited selection of items. I ordered the Dynamite Chicken, Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Egg Rolls. Unfortunately, my egg rolls never made it to the table, but everything else was delicious. The Dynamite Chicken had a smooth bite to it, I just wish it had been a tad bit crispier. The Lettuce Wraps had a nice crunch. I left with a happy tummy. My waitress was really sweet and made this a pleasant experience.
(3)Sherylynn S.
What can I say? I am still supporting local restaurants, but because of a long day of hungover and watching sunset.. Yardhouse across the street were pretty crowded so why not PF Chang where we can just relax and enjoy our meal. The meals look really good and plenty of leftover for us to bring home. Also, when I checked in, we got a good deal with a free appetizer so make sure you check in !! :)
(4)DJ M.
Sigh. This place has changed. First of all, skip the apps. Everything is double fried in fried-ness and served with haste. Burned and over oiled crispy crap on a plate. LoMein noodles were edible but I'll add that the actual noodles are not the traditional "lo-Mein thick noodles... They were more like ramen. It's pretty much McDonald's with a Bar. I don't know how many more corners can be cut before this place lets you microwave your own dinner.
(2)Julie M.
Seated quickly and got our food very quickly. Good food and nice service. Had some spicy chicken, honey shrimp & Mongolian beef. Also appreciated the gift from Yelp of a free appetizer!
(5)Little D.
PF CHANG @2201 KALAKAUA AVE. Only one time Happy Hour review. Happy Hour menu selections are small but great deal. We had Lettuce Wraps, Dumplings, Dynamite Shrimp and Chicken, regular Ahi plate. Happy Hour drinks. We ordered way too much. Service was great. Price was good. Tasted good. I will order Lettuce Wraps and Dynamite Shrimps again next time. My GF complained that their HH menu selection became smaller. I went to Ward PFC a few times before closing, but don't remember their menu. I remember Ward PFC had sticky tables, but this one felt clean. I am happy.
(4)Cherisse E.
As an Asian, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to admit that I love PF Changs food? I grew up eating some gnarly authentic Chinese in Monterey Park, Chinatown and where ever they have a good hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in L.A..... so I know PF Changs is not REAL Chinese, but I still love it. Don't tell my parents. But here is why they are only getting 4 stars. We went there about a year ago and this actually happened: Me: Hi, can I see an allergy menu? I have a child with a severe food allergy to peanuts, soy and eggs. Guy: Oh yes, there is a gluten free menu on the back page. Me: That's great but he's not allergic to gluten. I need an allergy menu or a list of ingredients? Or maybe some suggestions? Guy: Oh, I see. Well how about the fried rice? The keiki always love the fried rice. Me: That sounds great! What is in the fried rice? Guy: It has rice with scrambled eggs, peas, soy sauce... Me: Wait! He can't have eggs or soy. Guy: But it's on the gluten free menu. See? (points at menu). Me: ........ *speechless... with a dumbfounded look on my face* Guy: Or he can try the Teriyaki Chicken? Or anything on this gluten free menu should be safe for him. Me: *tilts head and sorta squints my eyes and stares hard at the guy trying to figure out if he is joking....* He wasn't joking. I had to speak with the chef. We ordered plain white rice and he cooked a steak with just salt and pepper. No teriyaki sauce. Used a clean pan and utensils... so no cross contamination of allergens. Awesome. It was pretty darn delicious... I took a bite to make sure I didn't taste soy. Finally, I could sit back and enjoy my favorite authentic Chinese meal.... Lettuce Wraps!!!!
(4)Cecilè C.
Traditional PF Chang's but one thing stuck out in my mind after dining. This has to be the most friendliest PF Chang's I've ever been to. The staff was awesome, and again, there was not one frown in the building. I definitely will eat prior to leaving, the barista knows how to make a drink, and keeps them coming. Food was hot, fresh, and tasty. Can't go wrong at this PF Chang's. Staff - A+
(4)Bruno S.
Thanks Yelp for the free appetizer! If you've been to one PF Changs it doesn't change much here. This restaurant is big and there is plenty of seating especially upstairs. Their happy hour Mai Thais were only $6 and strong! Waiter was Great and really made our experience positive and memorable. Moreso than the food. The kids meal included free ice cream for the kids (the coconut Flavor was very good). Probably will not come back for a family dinner. There are just so many choices especially Asian food here in Hawaii that this place just... Meh
(3)Michael F.
My wife and I were craving some Asian food and we stopped in to have lunch here. We ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, chang's spicy chicken and Singapore street noodles. The food was great and our server paid close attention to us. She provided 5 star service. Would recommend this place for a nice lunch.
(4)Edgar H.
had a great time great service a bit slow but being valentines it was great. Good food loved it. gotta have more.
(5)Carla L.
The service was execellent, and the food was served really fast everything was delicious, i had a great time they give me free coconut icecream for birthday ;)
(5)Charlie Y.
Foods are very very bad terrible Black hot & sour soup, never ever spend your money & time here
(1)Joey F.
Walked in last minute and was seated within 10 minutes. Came with 2 children under 13yrs old. We did not know what to expect. We ordered pork dumplings and the mahalo sushi roll as appetizers. For our entrees we ordered chicken lo mien, pepper steak and walnut shrimp. Our entrees came out before our appetizers, but that was ok with us. All our entrees was tasty and we cleaned our plates. The kids loved it! Service was great! Food came out quickly. We will definitely eat here again!
(4)K M.
Haven't been into this location in quite a while but they offer some nice happy hour pupus. So after a busy Saturday doing errands, my husband and I stopped for a bite and a beer before heading home. Sat at the bar eating and pleasantly chatting with the bartender, everything was going great until I asked what was going on with our last dish that hadn't come out. The bartender responded that I'd never ordered that. Maybe she didn't hear me but when my husband said that was the first thing I'd ordered, instead of an I'm sorry, I must have missed that our anything equivalent, she argued, repeating that I never said that. After a minute or two, she grudgingly said if we still want the dish, she'd put the order in at the happy hour price. And then didn't speak to us for quite a while. She eventually became friendly again just before we were finishing. No way to treat a customer.
(2)Mia M.
Bad Chinese fast food served on a nice dish. Panda Express tastes better than this place.
(1)Steve S.
It's Xmas eve. We are hungry and PF is nearby, so why not? Something is different at this particular PF Changs. The service was really spot on from the hostess to the waitress to the general manager who all seem to care about the dining experience. But it's all about the food. I should mention two foods I never eat: my mother steak( always burnt, come on, mom) and tofu. I skew towards a vegetarian diet, but refuse to eat that mushy, tasteless jelly like stuff. Imagine my surprise to discover that tofu was the main ingredient in the veggie lettuce wraps They bake the tofu so it's crunchy unlike its normal awful state. Try it. They are incredibly tasty. For the main, I had the salmon grilled to perfection with some Asian spices. I washed it down with a 21 ounce Hawaiian Lager brewed close by.....really smooth As I said this PF is different than the mainland. Perhaps the menu is more varied for the Japanese as well as American visitors. Perhaps it is just better managed by people who care more I bet it's both.....great experience
(5)Angela-Keegan M.
Alright, so after another go at the bistro I was pleasantly surprised. Let's begin! Service: Spot on thanks to our (trainee) Sarah. For being new, she can hang with the best of them. She assisted us in finding the Chang's For Two menu and made excellent suggestions on draft beers as well. Knowledgeable and friendly, she also made sure to check up on us frequently. Drinks: Served in chilled glasses and brought out in quick succession. Happy hour prices were excellent for domestic drafts. Though, I'd prefer to see some more pilsners on tap for those of us who prefer it on the lighter side. Food: Appetizers were all excellently seasoned, cooked and had fantastic presentation. (Forgive my photos of the dumplings. I was so hungry, I placed them on my plate, compromising the platter display.) The fried pork dumplings were fantastic. The spring rolls were fresh, and well worth the short wait. Hot and sour soup, courtesy of the combo menu, was the best I've had in a long time. Entrées: The crispy chicken was hot and fresh and received very positive feedback from my wife. I chose the wok charred beef, which I was highly impressed with. It was very well seasoned. With the chili paste, the flavors blended together for an excellent crescendo, both rich and spicy. Both highly recommended. The chicken fried rice for the kids (well, it's fried rice. Not much to it.) Received positive feedback from the little ones. Dessert: The banana spring rolls are served with a side of pineapple coconut ice cream and about 4 fresh strawberries with drizzled caramel. The fresh, fried spring rolls along with the ice cream were fantastic. Easily enough for two and plenty in quantity if you're feeling a bit more peckish than usual. Ambiance: My only beef. Arriving at about 1600, the atmosphere is what you'd come to expect from a bistro. It's low lit, with music that isn't overtly loud to compliment the smooth feel. Candles were brought out at about 1630 in order to further compliment the scene. However, at 1700, music went up considerably. I assume that this is an effort to feel more pub-like. Perhaps I'm old school, but I'll wag my finger here. You're a bistro, Chang's, not a sports bar. I'd let it slide were there a few more flat screens here and there... but, I digress. *Not a deal breaker. Overall: Chang's service and food is excellent, if you're feeling a calmer dining experience, I'd suggest going prior to 1700 (5 p.m.) That being my only beef, I'd recommend them and will be dining with them again. 4.7 out of five on my personal scoring chart.
(5)Tiffanie N.
Be careful heading to this downtown Waikiki spot. Looks phenomenal from the outside but things went south inside. Asked for a warm spot either inside or out because it was chilly and so they placed us outside near gas lamps. Nice and warm actually until they turned them off 15 minutes later. Next we ordered Mongolian beef and kung pao chicken; the Beef was AMAZING but they brought the chicken and forgot the sauce, bone dry. Lastly, the waitress was nice enough to remind me to sign the check as she handed me the bill. Let's just say her tip went down.... If I were you I would walk down to the cheesecake factory!
(3)Tara E.
What a great experience that I (we - my family) had here at this best location of P.F.Chang's. We came here for our last lunch of our 1 week vacation in Waikiki before departure the island heading back to LAX. As said, the location is best. We had outside seats so that we could enjoy the food while seeing visitors from all over the places walking along one of the main street Kalakaua. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated almost in no time. Our food was super delicious; fresh and not greasy. The prices were very reasonable and service was excellent. Recommend!!
(5)Gabriel T.
So I came here for the first time with a group of friends before going to an Art event (Peter Lik's Last Saturday) on a Saturday night. Lucky we came over at a right time because we when stopped in, there wasn't any line or anything so were able to get seated fairly quickly. We were served by our awesome waitress Caroline S. We got sat inside the restaurant on a nice round table with comfy seating. They also have outside table and seating areas as well as a bar. It was a hot Hawaiian evening and the food that were about to partake in was about to become even hotter (in a good way). I would say PF Chang's menu is Chinese/Asian/American influenced family style dining so again it is pretty good for groups. It was happy hour, so they had some appetizer and drink specials. For starters, we had the lettuce wraps which is da bomb for pupus especially if you have a group (easily satisfies a group of 4). Then we had the dumplings which were good too. Onto entrees, which we had the fried rice, honey shrimp, mushrooms, drop soup, and the spicy chicken. They were all very delicious. I think if we were to come back and dine in again, we concluded that I think our meal would have been balanced well with a side order or rice or something because all of the dishes were really flavory. For dessert, our awesome waitress Caronline S. suggested we got the banana spring rolls aka banana lumpia, once she said the keyword lumpia, it was already automatik! We ordered it right away. It comes in chopped up pieces of banana lumpia with a scoop ice cream which was pretty good as well. Too bad they don't have A/C in the restaurant but the Hawaiian kine A/C with the outside Waikiki Lewers St. action ambiance is nice too. It was a good meal to start off a nice night out in Waikiki. Again, shout outs to our awesome waitress Caronline S. for serving us. They were also another person that came around asking us how everything was (either supervisor or manager or something) so that was nice too. The staff and customer service is great. The prices are overall decent as well. P.S. Free appetizer when checking in chee!
(4)Julie A.
The best chinese food i have had, lots of flavour, our female server was a bit over the top and in your face
(4)Kelly W.
Honestly, I think this is the BEST PF Changs around! We made a reservation on open table and when we arrived, we were promptly seated. All the hostesses were super friendly as well as our server, Sara. We had a free appetizer when we checked in on Yelp so we ordered the chicken lettuce wrap, so fresh and tasty! Our entrees only got better, we ordered the combo lo mein - noodles were cooked perfectly along with crisp veggies and lots of shrimp, beef and chicken. And the mongolian beef which was super tender and savory! Loved every bite of this meal, will definitely return here.
(5)Kiki C.
No reason to come back. Food was ok but no big deal. Waitress was a little bitchy too. Save your money and go elsewhere!
(2)Jeff P.
Decent food was ok. Expected more for the area we were in. Same as any other pf changs
(3)Ramon B.
Awesome food super fast service! Louise was right on time for all my refills give him a raise lol
(5)Christine R.
Two Words: Happy Hour Served Everyday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm - it's definitely worth it! Every item on there HH menu is under $7 including alcohol. We came around 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon and were greeted by a friendly hostess. We got seated a very large comfy corner booth. The waiter came over to introduce herself and highlighted the happy hour specials for us. This what we ordered: Spring Rolls - 2pcs $3.00 The waitress told us to wrap the butter lettuce leaves around it and dip it in the sauce to try it. Definitely loved this method of eating it, the spring roll was perfect, golden brown crunchy. Pork Dumplings - 6pcs $4.00 My second favorite item of the HH menu. Nice crispy sear with a plump juicy filling. Our waitress blended some sauces together to make a dipping sauce for the dumplings which I loved. Crab Wontons - 6pcs $5.00 Served with a spicy plum sauce, I believe the filling was a mixture of cream cheese and crab. Not my favorite dish but it wasn't bad Seared Ahi Tuna - $7.00 Served with a spicy mustard and fresh mixed greens. Although they do use sushi grade tuna which did taste very fresh and cooked perfectly, I didn't love the seasoning they used on the tuna - I think it was 5 spice? Chang's Spare Ribs - 6pcs $7.00 Definitely my favorite of the HH line up! The bbq sauce on the ribs was perfectly sweet sticky and spicy and the ribs were so tender and fall off the bones. Those ribs alone were worth the trip to happy hour! My Husband also got a pint of Oktoberfest beer for just $4.00 which he really enjoyed Overall a great lunch for a steal of a price with a good variety! Our waitress was really good and service was excellent. Definitely come and check out there Happy Hour selection you won't be disappointed! FYI Don't forget to check in on your Yelp app to score a free appetizer!
(5)Ryan C.
I made reservations here tonight and requested a booth and told them my friend was in a electric wheelchair and when we got there for the reservation they sat us in a booth and then wouldn't let him keep the chair at the table told me how the moving outside then I suggested another table but wanted to do the same thing. the manager Kai only cared about taking a picture of the situation instead of fixing it and getting us a table. there was no room to fit anyone down there anyway. What else had to leave and go somewhere else because they force us not even to be able to sit down. this place is not handicap friendly.
(1)Mike B.
We were attracted to Happy hour specials .The food was excellent, sitting on the patio allowed us to watch interesting people. Egg rolls were affordable $4.00, and the draft beer is also a good bye. I would highly recommend you stop by if you're in the area...
(4)Jodi C.
Good atmosphere, food was delicious, but the welcoming "free postcard" was a little annoying. Easy way to make me feel bad and give in to buying a couple pictures. Service could have been a little better as well, but excellent food!
(3)Steven S.
I want to share our positive experience at P.F. Chang's in Honolulu. The food was good and the service excellent. Thanks to Stephanie for our appraiser. Enjoy.
(4)Dede C.
Fantastic job. Excellent service by Sasha and thanks to Jay, the manager for giving outstanding service as well. Loved the food. Bigger shrimp fried rice portion than texas pf chang. Yay! Wait was only 12 minutes or so. Worth The Wait. Thank you so much.
(5)Jessica-Nicole U.
I'm definitely a fan of this place. Why did I not go here any sooner? I've been to the one near J Salon. And that was pretty bomb. I just forgot what I ate there. Anyways, I had the lettuce wraps which were BOMB! The other entrees I had were amazing too. I haven't disliked ANYTHING I got here. Most the stuff I just don't remember. I just look around at everyone's plates around us, ask the waitor what it is and then order it. Perfect place for a date or nice sitting with the family to eat a great dinner. Prices are exceptionally reasonable given the great atmosphere and awesome food. It is two stories which is cool. We had our picture taken by a photographer and it's $15 per.
(4)Bargain B.
Happy hour drinks and appetisers on the ground floor are pretty awesome. Have been here a few times while in Waikiki on holiday, and it's pretty good value for money. The appetisers are a pretty good size (even for happy hour!), and you can definitely get caught ordering too much food - but in a good way! Good menu selections. Definitely a recommendation for anyone visiting Waikiki!
(5)Alejandra L.
Chase was awesome. Food was great. First time trying the sushi and it was really good
(5)Jenn M.
Always enjoyed PF Chang's in Cali. As for here in Hawaii it's just ok. Their Happy Hour menu has items they don't honor even though it's their mistake. Warning, the spring rolls are deep fried just like the egg rolls and have no flavor to them. I personally think if there is mistake on the menu you should still honor it if it is seen and ordered by a costumer. Instead they were quick to point out it was an old menu and swapped it before I could snap a picture. The funniest part was the menu was given to me by the manager. Service was fast as far as getting our food but the waitress could be a little more upbeat. It shows on the outside that she hates her job. Also being that most customers are dresses for summer, like shorts the chairs outside are not accommodated for that attire. They are so uncomfortable and cheaply made and hard to sit on. At least put a cushion on them. My only goal for this review is for management to see it and take the opportunity to better the experience of the customer base that in this instance happens to be world wide. Waikiki is tourists hub for worldly travelers.
(1)Ezra G.
My favorite restaurant ever! I come here once or 2x a month. Always get something new but one thing I never fail to get is the lettuce wraps. In California they've got salted caramel cake which is by far my favorite desert ever but they don't have it at the Hawaii location. It's alright because the service is always good, the food is always good, and their timing is good. The peach Bellini and banana spring rolls with ice cream is my faveeee. I highly recommend this place to people!
(5)Lisa W.
Great happy hour! $3-5 for listed items. Lettuce wraps not as good as the ones in the mainland. Long wait for the summer rolls...Service was good, food is like every PF Chang's Come here if you are looking for a chain and want to play it safe. Great patio seating though.
(3)Jenny C.
Good food, love the atmosphere.. friendly service!!! Can't wait to go back and gave the mushroom side dish again. Good portion, family style. Love love everything about this visit!!!
(5)Mark M.
Just what you expect from PF Changs. Longboard Longboard, ribs and shrimp... Can't go wrong..
(5)Joanna G.
They no longer serve the Changs Chicken Noodle soup, it was my favorite! :(
(2)Takashi H.
P.F. Chang's Honolulu location has excellent service and an expansive menu for fish. I was bummed about a few differences in the menu from the Beverly Hills location. Although I went there craving eggplant (none of their dishes currently have eggplant), I was able to enjoy a few appetizers. The staff was amenable to providing the hot sauces mixed at the table in the same way they do it in LA. That was a nice touch. Since the service was so accommodating, I would definitely return for pupus and drinks with friends in the near future.
(4)Daniel H.
Good location. Nice server. Food was massive and average.
(3)Theresa J.
Pretty good food, and good service. Location is nice as there's a lot of stuff in the area and parking is fairly decent. Recommend making a reservation as it can be fairly busy every once in awhile.
(3)Terry K.
Going away party with great service and great PF Chang food. Lettuce wraps of course,,dim sum of course, Asian salad, - ok I'm at a "Boo Fay" type party. And the food did not fail... This place is your typical PF Chang Restaurant but sheesh! They were busy! Waiting line of patrons waiting to dine from the moment I got there and still inline when I left. Hopefully, you can get a seat inside; patio dining on the 2nd floor or the outside on the 1st floor may get to be a bit humid or hot.... PF Chang's gave up the ward location and as such, the Waikiki location attracts both locals and.tourists alike. Royal Hawaiian center. good news? $1 parking with validation. I have to admit that Paul Fleming had a great idea when opening up this chain of pseudo Chinese restaurants.... And= if you "check in", Yelp gives you a free appetizer (I always choose the lettuce wrap).
(4)Pabs G.
I like PF Changs. Great food and reasonably priced. Service is excellent. Just wish it was not in Waikiki or I would go more often.
(4)Kimo K.
Change their happy hour again this time from five back to 6 o'clock but they've removed ribs from the menu and everything is more expensive the three dollar dumplings are now five lettuce wrap is seven dollars which is way pricey for four pieces of lettuce and some vegetarian I don't know what that was beer now $4 and still no sound on the TV at the bar ho-hum much better places to go and see the ocean for the same price. Girls are cute and sexy and good service with a smile and a bunny dip
(3)Elizabeth M.
There is $10 parking garage near by. My husband and I went on a Wednesday night and were immediately seated. We sat outside and loved it. We went to use the free appetizer but we got the pick two option on the menu so the waitress said she couldn't use it. Instead the manager stopped by and gave us our lo mein for free instead. The one thing I didn't like was that you couldn't substitute anything like wonton soup instead of egg drop, you couldn't get lo mein as a smaller size/side order. The sweet and sour was okay, we had the honey chicken as well which was pretty good. For our appetizer we got the crab wonton, it was also good. So far best Chinese food on the island that's a little similar to mainland food. For desert we got Ice cream that came with our combo but we upgraded to add a chocolate cake and it was huge for only $3 extra. I got a blue Hawaii for my drink and it was amazing. Overall good experience. A guy comes around and will take your picture and make you a post card for free and then offer of you want to purchase any of your photos.
(4)Gabrielle M.
Although my friends and I arrived 15 minutes early for a 6:00pm dinner reservation, we were seated right away! Very good customer service! The waiters were patient, and were always there when we needed them. Our food came right away, and we had an excellent time. The food was savory, especially the appetizers (lettuce wraps with chicken and peanut sauce) mm definitely a plus! Thank goodness there was rice because it helped balance the tone of the sweetness of the beef sauce for the beef broccoli. The almond and Cashew dish was also very delicious. I didn't have that many almonds (but then again I was sharing with five other people). We ordered family style which I think at any expensive restaurant is the best way to go!
(4)Jennifer S.
Server Karen, not great at checking back in at the table, after we ordered the next time we saw her was to clear our plates, a runner ran the food. Since she didn't check back it was difficult to tell her the food was cold. Steamed Dumplings good, but Cold. At least my fried rice tasted good for Breakfast the next morning, reheated, of course;)
(3)Toby F.
So we just had lunch here and the service was ok, food was ok and the kicker was we didn't get offered the Kamaaina rate. The server new we lived here as well as we didn't get offered the free app. If you check in on Yelp. Feeling a little bummed on the whole experience.
(1)Alexander K.
I went here during my travels in Hawaii but here's another review.. I went here when it was around 7 or 8pm at night while my family and I were walking around Waikiki area and then we ate at this restaurant for dinner and boy it was super packed but luckily, we were able to grab a seat but took a long time while we waited almost past 15 min. The food was great and so yeah a fair four star for great service
(4)Dale K.
Music so loud in dining area, slow service way too dark lighting and seat right by the kitchen. Never again
(1)Nikita K.
Fantastic PF changs, and better than the one next to San Francisco. They had very good service. We got the famous mushu lettuce wrap and the calamari for appetizers. Get the shrimp, they are all delicious. I liked the shanghai noodles a lot too. And the deep fried blueberry spring rolls were perfect. Overall, a great place to grab a bite. I heard there are really good deals during the happy hour too!
(5)Hannah P.
LOVE IT! Duh!! It's not authentic Chinese, but the whole world should already know this. It is, however, delicious and flavorful. I mean, I seriously get actual cravings for pf changs. I've tried almost everything on the menu. My favs are the seared ahi, the chicken noodle soup, the sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, wok charred beef, crispy green beans... Well I could go on and on. Service and management is always awesome.
(5)Jody S.
I miss PF Changs at Ward. It was definitely one of my more fave haunts. I am a HUGE fan of their veggie lettuce wraps, kung pao scallops and crab wontons--YUMMERS! So when they closed shop, I was totally bummed.And as much as I LOVED this place, I mean would I ever make the trek into Waikiki for this delicious haunt...mmmm, if I gotta be honest with myself (and honesty is the best policy!), I have to admit I probably wouldn't. However, on a recent girl's night out, we decided to visit PF Changs in Waikiki. I was SOOOO excited! I was jonesing for some lettuce wraps and was eager to enjoy all my old time favorites that I truly missed. The place was definitely bumping with visitors and locals alike. We were seated upstairs in a large oversized booth, perfect for us 3 lovely ladies. :) Our waitress was knowledgeable and a mixologist herself, so she concocted some really awesome drinks for us to get the party started! I checked in on yelp and while they discontinued their free lettuce wrap check-in, (BOO!), they did offer a free appetizer with 2 entrée choices (okay, not the GREATEST offer but still good!). So we took advantage of it and ordered Dan-dan noodles with chicken, kung pao scallops and of course the FREE lettuce wraps. Us ladies were definitely in piggy heaven status! The food came out timely, the dishes extremely tasty and filling and I was completely satisfied, full and a happy little camper. While I am not one for dining in Waikiki, it was definitely worth it and need to make more of a habit of getting over there and enjoying.
(5)Jaime C.
Great vibe and good food. Crispy honey shrimp wasn't crispy but still had a great taste.
(4)Masis A.
Food was delicious. I got the Asian marinated NY strip, delicious. Also got lo mein and dynamite shrimp. Also very tastey. Filled up both me and wifey. Wifey happy = me happy.
(5)Laura R.
The service was good. Our waiter tried to be a dick at one point because I said the water tasted weird but when I returned his idiocy with just as much sass, he laughed therefore making it more funny than rude. The food was delicious but it's a chain restaurant, nothing impressive.
(4)Jonathan H.
Their Chinese aims to please. Ready to charm you and put your hunger at ease. Great atmosphere and great set up, it's worth the parking so come on up!
(5)Princess Katrina A.
Garett was an amazing server! Super sweet and very attentive to our needs. Even apologized for things that were not his fault, like the noisy children at the corner booth shouting and screaming. Other than that, our evening was very enjoyable. We had reservations at 7pm on a Tuesday night and it was still quite busy but we got there right on time. Quick service, excellent food, and an overall great experience. Definitely enjoy visiting a familiar restaurant that I enjoyed all the time in San Diego. We will be coming back again.
(5)Gunnz B.
On vacation in Hawaii!! PF Changs!! Chicken Lettuce Wraps!! Steamed Snapper!! Cute Waitress Named Cassie!! She Had Great Attention to Detail!! Her service was A+!! Will Recommend & Return!!!
(5)Anita C.
Went for Xmas lunch and it was pretty jammin' in there. We waited about 10 minutes for a table and we were seated outside by Starbucks. Birds came around a few times looking for food which wasn't too bad bcs they weren't aggressive. If you don't like birds, ask for an inside table. They have a gluten free menu on the back of their menu of what dishes they can make or are gluten free - and I noticed that the prices are a little more expensive than the normal rates. It's appreciated since it's easier to figure out what I can eat when I'm dining out instead of having to scan the whole menu looking for the tiny "GF" symblom. We ordered the lettuce wrap, pepper steak and Singapore noodles. The lettuce wrap was pretty good, a little too much watercress for my taste and not enough chicken. The lettuce was freshly washed, clean and crisp. The pepper steak had way too much corn starch so the sauce was like jelly but it was pretty tasty. The noodles was a huge disappointment, there was hardly any curry sauce/flavor and the noodles needed to be cooked for a minute or so longer. I ate all the chicken and shrimp and left the noodles. We had an iDcard and we received the appetizer for free, score! $1 parking within the Royal Hawaiian parking lot if you get your ticket validated at the front desk and leave within 3 hours I believe. Overall it was good, especially since we saved over $12 on our meal with our iDcard.
(4)Jenny T.
Came here for lunch and took a while to get seated,water,order, and the food definitely took a long time. My server was really nice, but I didn't like how to took a while with everything. I didn't like how everybody was getting their food but my table and we was there before them. I had the kimchee fried rice it was okay not really a fan of kimchee. Then I had the lettuce wraps my favorite of all time and the Mongolian beef also! The ribs and the dynamite shrimp I wasn't a fan at all.
(2)Tracy S.
We arrived at 8pm...not much of a wait. our waitress sitter us right away. We luv this restaurant chain. It was disappointing to see that the menu wasn't the complete menu we're used to on the mainland...but we understand why...being in Hawai'i & all. I have a firm belief that a customer should get what they want in a restaurant after asking politely, willing to pay extra & the request was completely within reason. I'm very disappointed that I wasn't able to have the cilantro rice with my meal. It is ONLY served with the Mahi Mahi dish. In the states it comes with the lamb dish (not offered here, btw). I believe I would only have to pay an extra $2 or sometimes nothing extra. I find it lame that I couldn't have it tonight with my Spicy chicken dish. BOOOO! Luckly, our waitress is sweet & a diligent server. Our sweet & sour soup was great. The calamari was decent enough for not being the steak version. The Spicy chicken very bland & was NOT SPICY what so ever. I had to get chili sauce to give it some flavor. My husband's Magnolian beef was great. I will say the quality of the meat was super great. Mainly the reason for the 4th star was cause of our waitress.
(4)Sushama J.
Nice lettuce wraps. Delicious food with nice aroma. Nice ambience. We took a seat outside. I found it expensive though.
(4)Francis D.
Service: we showed up on time for our reservations with a party of 9 to celebrate for a birthday. in a couple of minutes we were seated. The host and waitresses were very kind and courteous. Environment: i like the modern pop music being played in ceiling speakers, and dim lighting to set the mood. Food: Mongolian beef was very good. Shrimp and candied walnut had a little pleasant surprise with little melon balls, but was still very good. The roast duck was bust, it was tough and had no flavor. A Chinese restaurant, to me, is valued as to how good their duck is. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for their duck Overall: 4 out of 5 - good
(4)Jessica P.
We always visit PF Chang's on our visit to Waikiki. Not sure if we order the wrong dishes or we just have a hard time finding the right one. This time we went with the firecracker shrimp that were a little too spicy for me. It lacked any sweetness to them. The vegetables in coconut curry also lacked flavors and were not the best choice. See could be better. We never received dinner plates until half way through the meal when we requested them and the waitress realized that we were struggling eating in appetizer plates. They could definitely do much better on service as the bill took forever to arrive. Good ambiance but very crowded.
(3)Gabe H.
Unless you like your chicken under cooked, save your money and go to panda express.
(2)Kimberly M.
Great food! Order tempura green beans and seared ahi tuna as appetizer....the green beans were a very large portion but both were tasty! We ordered Mongolian beef and Kung POA chicken, once again both were good but the beef was amazing! Had the bandanna egg rolls.... Our server Louis was great! We were served white rice not the brown we order, he switched it with out us even asking! Absolutely a professional! OMG so delicious! First time at a P.F. Changs but will return for sure!
(5)Glenn G.
Despite this being an update, the rating remains the same. First they tried to sneak in souvenir glasses for an extra charge. Then they served chicken instead of the vegetarian dish I ordered. Finally they've discontinued providing paper towels in the restroom. Seems like a place desperate to cut costs and up-charge customers.
(1)Michu K.
Once in awhile- you just have to have PF Chang's.. There's something magical about those lettuce wraps! However- service tonight was a bit lacking.. Hostess (super friendly) sat us right away (whaaaat?!! - nice!!) then our server came by.. She was polite.. But we had to ask her for a refill on ice tea at the end of our dinner.. Meanwhile my water cup got refilled 3 times..but not by her. She pretty much left us alone after the food came out. Food quality was as usual super yummy but if only the service could step it up! Oh -thank you Yelp for the free appetizer! ;)
(3)Joyce L.
Happy hour menu is pretty good, regular menu is pricey for the food. We were hungry and ordered the pork dumplings (you can have then steamed our pan fried), the $5 spring rolls (4), chicken lettuce wraps, and the northern ribs. The best were the ribs, and the spring rolls tasted crisp and fresh too, not refried like I imagine other Chinese restaurants would do. The lettuce wraps wetter ok but too salty, I didn't try the dumplings but dh said they were ok, not too bad. Service was quick and helpful but not smothering. Overall, a good experience, especially since dh was really hungry and has been disappointed with food here in Waikiki.
(4)Robert M.
I've been to other P.F. Changs before. This was a good one too! Free appetizer....thanks YELP! Yummy Shrimp appetizer was crispy and spicy. Also loved the Kung Pao Chicken. The ribs were good as well.
(3)Elizabeth N.
I'm torn about this place because it's mainland chain and I hate to say that's "yay I'm a fan" but you just can't deny that the service was really good and the food is tasty! I'd normally give it a 3 star, but our waiter was so nice and generous I'm bumping it up to a 4 star. Came here on a Sunday evening about 6pm as all the other restaurants we wanted to go to were crowded and surprisingly, and it was not crowded here. Seated very quickly upstairs and got a booth. Our waiter (from Minnesota orginally) was super friendly and accomodating. The hostess chics at the top of the stairs....not so much. Seemed their conversation amongst themselves was more important than greeting and smilling at patrons at the time. But onto the food, my husband and I got the dinner for two package for $45? or something like that. To our surprise, it was a lot of food and again, pretty tasty. They give you a lot of choices to choose from for your appetizers, soup, entrees and dessert. We got spare ribs for appetizers and that was a meal by itself as it was plenty for two people. My toddler had his first foray into soup as he LOVED the egg drop soup they served. I wouldn't necessarily be knocking down folks to come back here right away as for the prices, you could patronize a just as worthy if not more authentic locally restaurant. But if you're in Waikiki and need to eat somewhere where with no guess work, then by all means come on it. Pros: -Great service -Very tasty and fresh tasting food -Very clean and trendy ambiance -Keiki friendly (they even have crayons for them) Cons: -Touristy -Chain restaurant so although food is great, it's also a bit a of a cliche' here. -Can be on the pricier side coz you're paying for the decor/rent.
(4)Mami S.
not the best not the worst but a chain in town with tons of Asian food. get creative and go elsewhere. this place best for the uncreative tourist who is probably eating at cheesecake factory and dennys
(3)Adrian Y.
So again, with my wife's gluten allergy we are limited on places to go on island. P.F. Chang's however, is not limited on flavor regarding their gluten-free options on their menu. It is actually on the back of the main menu so, you don't have to ask for a special menu. First, I have to say I used Opentable again to make the reservation, and to specifically request a booth (since my wife is 5 months pregnant and wanted to be comfortable). We walked up to the hostess booth and they verified that we still wanted a booth and were seated right then. Now, for those that are traveling or anyone local knows that trying to get into a restaurant on Lewer's street at 6:30 pm, is usually a bit of a wait; so keeping my wife from having to stand for a while made me one happy hubby. Our server James, was good and nice and brought out a different sauce after I told him we would both need to be eating gluten-free. We started off with the Chicken Lettuce Wrap; which I have to say has to be one of my favorite starters (Even though I can eat ones that have gluten). We always end up getting the Beef a La Sichuan, which is perfect with just the right amount of pepper flakes, for that small bit of spiciness. We then wanted to try something new, and so we asked James about the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce; he said that though it was not his favorite, it was still very good. He told us that if we tried it and did not like it, he would get us something else. I have to admit that though the presentation of the meal had me hesitant about how it was going to be. There was no need to call James back, because both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend it to others. Don't let how it looks fool you, it is the taste that matters in the end. Over all it was a nice meal; with good service. I am a huge sucker for service; and James kept our glasses full and ensured that we were doing well; despite the craziness of the crowded tables; especially after it started to rain, he did not let it damper his service skills.
(3)Kristen K.
Great food...very easy for gluten free!
(4)Tim P.
A fantastic restaurant. My girlfriend and I decided to go here for a date night and we were super impressed. I ordered the orange chicken and was super impressed and the lettuce wraps was one of the most delicious appetizers I have ever had. The restaurant is located in the Ala Moana mall and is very cozy. The service was great and everything turned out as well as it possibly could have.
(4)Amelia M.
I'm only reviewing P.F. Chang's Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00 every day. This is one of the most amazing Happy Hours I've seen in Waikiki. Both the drinks and food are ridiculously cheap for Waikiki and very tasty. Blue Moon and Kirin are served up in dramatic tall glasses for only $3, other beers are $4, and fancy cocktails like Asian Pear Mojitos are $6. There is a large selection of food ranging from $3 (eggrolls & spring rolls) to $7 (seared ahi, spare ribs). I have tried almost all items on the menu, and all have been delicious and beautifully presented. Many items are fairly healthy, too! (Happy Hour menu and nutrition info are posted on the restaurant's official website) Outside tables with umbrellas allow great Waikiki people-watching, and the waiters have always been exceptionally friendly, polite, and efficient.
(4)Nicole P.
The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the food the service on the other hand was non existent. This was my second time going here for lunch and the first time it was good even though the kitchen took a bit of time cooking the food even though it was slow. This time how ever it was not that great. I decided I wanted to have Lunch here after work and decided I would get an appetizer and another dish after. Well my waitress came took the drink order and the appetizer order and then I never saw her again. I had kept the menu so when she came back I could tell her what else I wanted but she never came back. Right before I got my potstickers she swung by just to take the menu that was the table and then my potstickers came. She never came back to check on me or anything. I finished the appetizer and then waited for 20mins for her to come back or close enough so I can flag her down. One thing I hate is having to flag people down for service especially when it's slow and you can tell the waitress has only 4 tables. I had to get up and ask for a manager. Once I asked for the manager then the waitress came over asking if everything was okay. And I told her how I felt and that she shouldn't have assumed that just because I ordered an appetizer doesn't mean that's all I'm having. Maybe in time I'll go back but not for a while :(
(2)Larry B.
This place was packed. Sat at the bar and was decent and the bartenders stayed on top of empty drinks and food!
(4)Violet P.
I've been to P.F. Chang's a few times when I've travelled to the US and enjoyed it so I like to go and have a good Chinese meal. We went for a late lunch and the restaurant wasn't very busy. The server was friendly and prompt with service. I decided to have a chow mein noodle dish and my husband had the pepper steak with rice. I found the portion sizes large when they came out. I was expecting my noodles to be more like the crisp thin yellow egg noodles but they were thicker and not crispy. I found there to be too much sauce and it was too salty. The pepper steak was good with a little bit of spice and came with lots of veggies. We both decided to try a dessert and they were served in a cute little serving cup with spoon. I like my apple pie dessert and it was just the right size after a large meal. The price was reasonable as well and dessert was not as much as the meal price. Although the food this time wasn't as good as previous visits, I will go back next time I'm in the US.
(3)Sean S.
The green bean app was about the only thing good here.. never. I repeat never get their kim chee fried rice. It was one of the worst things I've ever had. Service was minimal at best..
(2)Tiana H.
We tried the gluten free chicken with broccoli it was awesome definitely recommend it for a healthier choice!
(5)Miicha G.
So good that we had to come back! I've never been to a PF chang's before but this one is really great. The service was perfect both times (friendly and knowledgeable) and we all loved the food. I had the New York Strip and the Mongolian beef...on two separate occasions mind you ;) If you're still able to have some desert I'd recommend the fried bananas...delicious. Nough said, go there!
(5)Keith A.
This review is for their new location on Lewers St. in the "Boardwalk" section of Waikiki which I could not find on YELP. The Boardwalk is a nicely done section of Waikiki that "T"s off of Kalakaua Ave up near the Sheraton Waikiki. Very clean. Great stores. And happy to say...no bums. Sorry if that offends anyone but for some reason the Diamond Head end of Kalakaua has really become over run with homeless pan handlers which turned us off from walking down there very much this trip. Last night here and we are doing some last minute shopping on The Boardwalk when my wife says, "How about PF Changs for dinner?" Neither of us had been there before and I did not check my YELP reviews ahead of time but I recall hearing over the years that PF Changs was pretty okay. Especially the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. So why not? We were warmly greeted and seated right away on the patio. Perfect for people watching. Not only was our hostess very friendly but our server "Bing" turned out to be most delightful. We were honest about never eating at a PF Changs and both our hostess and our server highly recommended the "Dinner for Two" which included soup, appetizer, two entrees and dessert for $46. Now THAT is a deal in Waikiki. I had heard about the lettuce wraps and noticed as we were being seated that several of the tables around us were enjoying these "Chinese Tacos". We placed our order: Egg drop soup Chicken lettuce wraps Almond Cashew Chicken Crispy Honey Shrimp My wife squealed with delight when she saw it was a Coke place. I cannot say enough how pleasant and attentive our server "Bing" was in checking with us several times throughout the meal and just sharing the "Aloha" spirit of genuine friendliness. We had a wonderful chat about where she was from in Hong Kong and where we were from in Oregon. "Bing" showed us how to mix the sauces and how to eat the wraps....even though we already had a pretty good idea.....it was very conscientious of her to swing by and make sure we had figured everything out. The food: Egg Drop Soup was good. Better than most. Chicken Lettuce Wraps.....delicious. "Bing" even noticed we had run out of lettuce leaves and quickly brought us back just the right amount...two...to finish off the chicken filling. Almond Cashew Chicken. Tasty. We would get it again, but not until we had tried some other dishes. I sold this one to my wife saying, "It's probably a lot like Chicken Almond Subgum". One of her favorites back home. It was similar, but not the same. We enjoyed how the chicken was more sliced as opposed to cut into cubes / chunks. Crispy Honey Shrimp was my wife's favorite and this was the one she was least happy about ordering. We would definitely order this one again. For dessert, "Bing" offered us a selection of 7 or so mini-desserts. Trying to remember, there was tiramasu, chocolate cream, cheesecake, lemon cream and apple. When "Bing" brought them out, they were these little over-sized shot glass type cups of dessert. Very cute. My wife devoured hers...the cheesecake. I had a few bites of mine....the lemon cream....and decided I was more than satisfied. Out the door with tax and tip.....$62. Again, hell of a deal in Waikiki. Excellent food. Excellent service. Great location. We'll definitely add PF Changs on The Boardwalk to our list of places to frequent on future visits.
(5)Bryanie R.
Pretty good place to eat. The waitress we had was really nice and friendly. And so was the hostess. They have happy hour between 12 and 5, or something. Obviously way better than usual Chinese take out kind of places. But a bit pricey for the amount they give, I think. But it was delicious!
(4)Saarah S.
Um....I don't see myself coming to this P.F. Changs ever again. Although the restaurant was clean and the staff are VERY welcoming and nice, the food really doesn't taste like normal P.F. Changs cuisine. The appetizers were greasier than normal (although the sauces were the same), and the vegetables that came with the dishes seemed a bit soggy. Not sure if they just weren't fresh?? AND the worst part....my favorite dish is the honey shrimp....its lightly battered, a little crispy, and the sauce complements the shrimp....the one they make here has heavy batter and came out VERY soggy. We sent it back, only to have another not so soggy version of the first dish we had. Sad to say I left this place hungry and ended up getting food somewhere else afterwards. I simply could not eat the food here. So if you like P.F.Changs...save your money for the one you're normally used to going to.
(1)Brittany L.
My friend took me here for my birthday! We got the four courses where you get soup, an appetizer, two entrees, and dessert! We got the beef and broccoli and the honey chicken. They were so yummy! We also got the vegetarian lettuce wraps which were surprisingly good! Ended our meal with this amazing fried banana dessert with coconut pineapple ice cream. We also got a couple girlie drinks which were MEH okay for $10 a drink!!
(4)Joe F.
The service at this changs is fabulous! Kimberly and katelyn at the bar are so friendly and make me feel like royalty. I travel for business frequently and these ladies are top notch.
(5)Mark M.
I love PF Changs and one in waikiki even better! Nice location and great looking restaurant. Good prices on happy hour and love the lettuce wrap appetizers!! I know this is American Chinese food, but it's good! Just a typical touristy honolulu crowd (it can get loud) but nice waiters and servers that make you feel comfortable.
(4)Thomas D.
We received a free appetizer for checking- in with the YELP app. Thanks, YELP! We saved $12.00 when we asked for the lettuce wraps. The manager graciously accepted the check-in and greeted us warmly. Service was excellent. It really was. Hawaii in general has been so down to earth and friendly. Kindness and patience were demonstrated everywhere we went. Even though the menu had changed and the Double Pan-Fried Noodles weren't offered this time around-our server, Chandler, said it wouldn't be a problem to ask the kitchen to make this dish for us. That was very nice and much appreciated. We also ordered the spicy chicken with brown rice. Both dishes were tasty. The spicy chicken had a kick while also being sweet and tart. My nose ran and I went through three cocktail napkins because of the heat. Loved it. The pan fried noodles were made with a combination of beef, shrimp and chicken. The portions were good sized and we were too full to have dessert. The full bar has a nice beer selection including Guinness and Sapporo.
(4)Krissy F.
My husband and I love PF Changs! It is a fast food Chinese chain but it is utterly delicious! They usually have a wait here on he island but they do reservations :) We always get either the lettuce wraps or the crab wontons as an appetizer! They are SO amazingly yummy!!!!! They do a appetizer happy hour here where they have discounted appetizers and I recommended going during this time because you can try a few appetizers then share an entree or two and get a bit of everything :) that's what we do at least! Plus if you go during the appetizer happy hour it's also drink happy hour so you can get a discounted drink as well! Yay for discounted Mai Tais!! Our favorite entree dishes here are the spicy changs chicken which isn't TO spicy but it has a bit of a kick to it and also the Mongolian beef! Both of those entrees are equally delicious!! My husband and I get both and share with steamed rice and egg drop soup! :) My mouths watering just typing this! Oh, the chicken fried rice here is AWESOME but you do have to order it as a meal which stinks but it's great and worth it! Yummy!!!
(4)Monique R.
Went to P.F. Changs in Lewers quite a few times - always good - big serves so be hungry.......Vegetarian food is good - but then again - I don't like tofu really and alot of the dishes have Tofu - but they seem happy to do what's requested. All meals had there so far are pretty good ;-) I normally get the Ho Phan noodles (although last tiime there I had to ask them to cook the noodles a little more - I am used to having the thick noodles pan fried so they almost look a bit browned) and other half gets the Sweet & Sour Pork with fried rice.....whcih looks good. Service is excellent.
(4)Hiro S.
I don't go to P.F. Chang's in the mainland as it's usually super crowded + long wait, and the food is too salty + greasy. But things are different here which I found out last time. Based on our positive experience from last visit, we came back here again. You can still make bookings via OpenTable which makes it so easy. Yelp check-in offer of free appetizer is appreciated as well. We were taken to upstairs table. Our waiter (I forgot his name) was very polite and friendly. After Lettuce Wrap has arrived, I noticed we didn't have our plates. When I mentioned to him, he apologized and ran (literally) to the back area and ran back to our table with plates, and another apology - very impressed with his manner. Chopped Chicken Salad and Shrimp with Candied Walnuts were delivered, new plates were brought and used plates were taken automatically. Food was not heavily coated with sauce or grease. Drinks were constantly asked before running low - things were flawless. :) It's good to see this place still maintains the level, and it would be the only P.F. Chang's location I would visit...
(4)Faye M.
Came here the other night for dinner w/my BF and although the atmosphere and service was great (which is why they're getting 3 stars, and not 2)...but the food we had left A LOT to be desired. I made OpenTable reservations via my iPhone app about 20 minutes before we got there. We were greeted immediately and seated upstairs in the corner booth - right by the kitchen. It wasn't that bad, just a little noisy. Our waiter "G" was helpful, telling us what was good (I've only been to the Ward PF Chang's once when they first opened & it was my BF's first time to any PF Chang's). We decided to have the Lettuce Wraps, VIP Duck, and the Mongolian Beef. I honestly don't know why the Lettuce wraps are their most popular appetizer - it didn't have much taste, I had to keep mixing their mustard and hot sauces on top of the meat mixture so I could taste something! Plus, I really don't care for the iceberg lettuce they use as the wrapper...maybe I'm spoiled with the romaine lettuce used with spring rolls at Bangkok Chef and other restaurants. The VIP Duck had a little more flavor, but the flat bread that it comes with was not so good. The Mongolian Beef looked like there would be a lot of taste, but it didn't. The only saving grace was dessert! We both decided to have one of their mini dessert shot things - he had the Cheesecake and I had the Carrot Cake. Both were very tasty and satisfying - plus, their so small - you don't feel like you've overindulged! I think the only way I'd come back is to rack up more OpenTable points!!
(3)Joseph M.
Lots of food to choose from and I remember my dish was good and also was the appetizer, which was free based on the check-in. I would go back again, which I would order something new. I believe the wait was about 15 minutes for two people so the wait was normal for busy Waikiki night.
(4)Wayne H.
My family ate here several times during our vacation in July. My son has celiac and gluten free is hard to find in Hawaii! PF Chang knows how to do gluten free so we felt safe going to one of our favorite chains! On our first visit, we lost our waitress on a shift change and were without service for a while. They were very apologetic when they found out but it wasn't a big deal for us. We were enjoying the weather! Our next visit, we were recognized and greeted by Ben, one of the managers, and he made sure we were taken care of! We ended up going back for a third visit! We ate mostly from the happy hour menu and enjoyed everything. Chicken lettuce wraps are definitely a favorite (both regular and gluten free versions)! Thanks again Ben!
(5)Richard B.
If you want really horrible food, really horrible service and are dying to pay twice what you should, this is the place for you.
(1)Jess W.
Excellent service. We were seated immediately on a busy night around 7. Server was very friendly and prompt. Food was excellent !! Egg drop soup is best we ever had. I had broccoli beef, hubby had spicy chicken. Great atmosphere and music! No complaints from us.
(5)Suzi S.
This review for the 3x I've been there since Dec 2011. Service is HORRIBLE compared to its counterpart location. The food quality is never consistent, and if it weren't for family/friends staying in Waikiki, I would have not gone to this location 3x. The first occassion, we called to see where to park, and I could not connect with anyone on the phone for 1hr. I even had to call the other location to check if the Waikiki location was still open because no one would pick up the phone. When we got there, I explained to the hostess that I was trying to call for the past hr and no one answered the phone and the hostess replied with, "we're booked for reservations for the next 3 days so we stop answering the phones". I'm like WTF? So I said, "Are you kidding me?, I wasn't calling to make a reservations, I was calling to see where we would park." She then said, "Oh, well usually people call to make reservations so thats why we didn't answer the phone." I won't go on to the other 2 horrible experiences we had but if I have a choice in the future, I would rather drive to the other location than to deal with the horrible customer service, medicore quality of food, and long wait.
(1)Caleb R.
P.F. Chang's is always a great place to go most everywhere you travel in the country. I especially like this one due to the location and beauty that surrounds it. I had an Asian Pear Mojito which in Hawaii they serve with a fresh Hawaiian flower. Simply refreshing and delicious! The waitress that served me was very friendly and accommodating! I did notice that their meal portions served are smaller than the portions I've been served at P.F. Chang's in Colorado. Due to their prices I found this somewhat disappointing. Food was just as delicious however!!!
(4)M H.
I thought it was very salty. We had lettuce wraps, a crispy fish, and short ribs. The fish was the best. Full bar. Nice staff.
(2)Loren S.
Why we don't go here more often, I do not know of. The best service I've ever had every time we go there. Food is awesome !!
(5)Ax C.
Franchise serving great meal size appetizers during 11am-5pm happy hour. Get two and enjoy a quality, generous, tasty lunch with good service. Rest of menu is pricey.
(3)Kristen U.
Came here on a whim since we were spending our stay-cation in Waikiki. The wait was kind of long, but that was expected since it was a Saturday night. When we were finally seated, hubby and I decided on the four-course meal for two for about $40- probably the best deal on the menu (and because we had a $50 gift card, woot!). What we ordered: Soups: We both ordered egg drop soups - We didn't finish.. if that says anything about the soup Starters: Chicken lettuce wraps - This was pretty yummy. Our server came back to refill our lettuce since they gave quite a bit of filling Entrees: I had sweet & sour pork which was really good, but oddly reminded me of the quality of food you get from Panda Express. Hubby ordered mongolian beef which was a big let down since the server hyped it up to be a-mazing. Desserts: I ordered some sort of chocolate cake mousse and the hubby had cheesecake. The desserts included in this meal come in a glass a little taller than a shot and are layered. Our server just had us point to which one we wanted. It was good. All in all, this place was good, but not as good as I thought it would be. I felt I could get the same quality meal at Panda Express for a fraction of the price. Another factor that played a pivotal role in my 3-star rating was that we were seated right next to the kitchen & restrooms (you really couldn't get any closer). Huge fail in seating.
(3)Michelle S.
This was not the first time eating here but it is my first time writing a review on yelp about it. What can I say I love the food here, all of it is delicious! Tonight when I checked in I got a free appetizer with my meal, now that's awesome! The service is great, the atmosphere is perfect, and I always leave this place satisfied!
(4)Jennifer G.
We ordered the spicy chicken, Mongolian beef, combo fried rice and spring rolls. The food was good, but for the price its not enough. One medium size entree plate. I'm use to mainland and getting great Chinese food buffet for $10. Here the average meal is $15. So disappointed the discontinued the dessert shooters. I was so looking forward to one since I was going to go all out on my cheat meal!
(3)Hippo J.
Omg, this is a disgrace for the Chinese. Is FP Chang a real person or a made-up name? He can't be Chinese. This restaurant is a rip-off and gives the Caucasian or people who are unfamiliar with Chinese cuisine the wrong impression that Chinese food taste like overpriced crap. Coming from Vancouver Canada, FP Chang tasted like cheap food court made for non-asians. Even I, as a noob cook can do better than FP Chang! I was really hesistant to try this place because I kind of knew what to expect. But my partner convinced to give this place a chance because... you never know! Just so happens we went at the right time where we didn't have to wait (or hell would've broke lose, you'll see why). We were seated outside which was great for people watching and enjoying the sunshine. We had dinner abit early, probably late 5 o'clock. We weren't sure what to do order so we ordered a 2 person combo for $50. It' not a good deal but they had an extensive dessert choices (tiramisu, chocolate cake, cheesecake, etc) which was included so I was looking forward to it. Our server came by to take our order we ordered 2 appys (hot and sour soup & egg drop), 2 entres (PF chang's special chicken & spinach dish). When it was time to order dessert, our server casually said...btw, we no longer offer dessert, we only have sorbet. WTH?! That was the whole reason why I ordered the combo! I was very unhappy and disapointed about this but I kept my composure so I said ok. Do you know how much a dessert is worth? At least $10 so offering me a boring scoop of sorbet really made me furious. If the combo only costed me $40 then I'll be fine with it but now i feel like I got $10 stolen from my wallet! Anyways, about the food. The soups were just gross. Felt like I was drinking watered down soup. I couldn't taste that they were using the "finest ingredients" because they obviously lack them. As for entres, I expected their PF Chang's chicken to be a nice plate of real chicken but they were lil nuggets of chicken coated with sauce. I could get a plate of that for $5 at my local mall. I couldn't tell if it was real meat or not too. My plate of spinach was drowning with soy sauce. Who uses soy sauce as soup? Nobody! Even though it ok tasting but never in my life did I see vegetables swimming in soy sauce. After our hideous meal, I was ready to throw in the towel because I wanted to stand up and leave. At the end of our meal, the server gave us the sorbet, they were 2 bowls with 1 huge scoop of sorbet. But we've already lost our appetite so we barely touched it. We paid the bill and left. Going to PF Chang's was my only regret while we were enjoying our vacation. =(
(1)Michelle C.
I have been to P.F. Chang's before and knew that I liked the food. The location in Waikiki is in the Royal Hawaiian mall in Waikiki. We went here during happy hour (3-6 pm daily) and got cheap appetizers. They also have cheap drinks and a late night happy hour (11-close Friday and Saturday). The food was tasty, filling, and served quickly. The service was nice. We also had a coupon from a coupon book that can be found at any corner store in Waikiki for free mini desserts, which really hit the spot. My only complaint would be the birds. We sat outside and there were a lot of birds flying and walking around us.
(4)Steph D.
Food was good but they wouldn't honor our free lettuce wrap coupon when we ordered 2 kids meals, the 2 for $60 meal and another entree. Plus a $17 Mai Tai. Servers were slow to fill drinks.
(3)Don D.
Went out for a dinner with the family! My kids have never been here so we decided to take them out here since they are only exposed to "Panda Express". I like PF Changs food, but not the prices. We had a chicken plate that was $15 and it had just about 15 pieces of chicken on it! Hmmm...kinda expensive since we were all going to share family style. Anyway, we ordered a few plates of items which all ranged from $12-$15. The good thing is that we went during happy hour so we got some appetizers for $4 and $5. The Lettuce wraps are awesome. The Dynamite shrimp is good too...but you have to like spicy food if youre going to order that! Overall, the experience was ok. My kids enjoyed it cause we "went out" for dinner. To me, its a little overpriced for what we actually ate. If we had paid regular price for everything....WAAAAAYYY to much. But we'll be back.....but not anytime soon. Also, im also rating it a 3 stars because I felt kinda discriminated. We entered from the street level and saw that there were many open tables in the restaurant but yet they sat us upstairs. Maybe because we had kids? When we went upstairs, we were the first ones up there for dinner. But as we looked at the rest of the tables that came after us, I noticed those tables had kids too! Hmmmmmmm..........
(3)Traci H.
For everyone who says, "But PF Changs doesn't serve Chinese food?!" My answer is: I agree, but they have good food if you know what to order. To be fair, part of why I might like PF Changs is because I started going there years ago back in Tyson's Corner Mall back in Virginia, when it was so difficult to even get Asian flavors. But even still, I like their chicken lettuce wraps--which I have now converted to ordering the tofu lettuce wraps and it's quite good. I eat half of it for dinner and the other half for leftover lunch. I try to avoid ordering the more "chinese" dishes like the noodle dishes and such because I'd rather go to Maple Garden for that kind of stuff. The eggplant dishes can get a little oily and the chicken/eggplant dish, just read carefully--I think last time I had it it was like ground chicken and I dislike ground chicken in my dishes like that. I had somehow thought it'd be slices of chicken breast. Thank goodness they stopped doing the whole show of mixing sauces. At this point I'd rather them just give it to me and I'll do it myself. One time we went to the Waikiki location the server must have had a case of the Monday's because boy was she a grouch. She made sure that we all knew how much she hated her job. But this past weekend we went on a Sunday and our server was just fine. So service isn't consistent but you don't go there because of service. And heck sometimes it's nice to go into Waikiki and see what "the scene" is like for all the tourists. And it's FREE validated parking. Kind of crappy parking lot that we always end up on level 2349875 but it's free and you don't free parking in Waikiki all that often. Oh and they're on opentable!
(3)Diana B.
Overpriced food that doesn't even taste Chinese. I ordered the kung pao scallops. The dish looked like a total mess. The flavors weren't even unified. It was as if somebody fried greasy scallops, then opened a bag of airplane peanuts and tossed it on the pan along with some dried chili peppers. The chili peppers by the way were too hot! I blame the seeds inside them. I knew I hated the dish from the first bite. My husband had chicken which also looked oily but since he had been drinking a little too many that night everything tasted good to him. I guess you could say happy hour prices are good but that is all.. Not a fan of P.F. Chang's. First time here and more than likely, (unless invited by friends) my very last... One thing I do know for sure is that they are attentive to their customers. It had started raining downstairs where we were sitting so they quickly moved us to the upstairs under the covered lanai. Our order and food were all transferred there as well. Check out some of the other restaurants around the area if you're looking for something that actually tastes good.
(2)Sean B.
It's hard for me, as a self-proclaimed foodie, to write a review of a chain restaurant without my intrinsic snobbery coming into play. After living in Berkeley a year, eating a chain restaurant is right up there on the list of unforgiveable sins with driving SUVs or clubbing baby seals. Yet I find myself compelled to write a rather favorable review of this particular PF Chang's which my friends insisted on going to this evening. First off; from an aesthetics standpoint, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. They look nice, the theme is fun and exotic(ish), and they do a nice job with it, as long as it's well maintained and clean, which this one is. The ladies at the checkin counter were friendly and gave me a buzzer so I could go to the bar and they would buzz me when my tardy friends arrived, so I didn't have to keep watch. Thought that was a nice touch. My friends called to let them know they were almost here and they buzzed me a few moments later so I approached the counter as my friends walked in the front door. I thought the synchronization was skillful. Our server was friendly but not overly attentive, did a competent and efficient job throughout the meal. The food itself was very well executed, my friends loved it and I was content (told you I'm a snob). The wine was a very nice accompaniment and our server made recommendations which my friend followed through with, and was pleased. Beautiful night to sit outside and eat, the food was quite good, and the service fantastic. It may be a chain, but even I have to bow and give credit where credit is due.
(4)Barbara N.
Clean, great service, friendly staff, we had a super waiter. Food and drinks great as always. We sat out on the patio, hot at first but finally cooled off. Lettuce wraps, twice fried noodles with beef, ginger chicken, my mouth is watering. I need a napkin! Yes go eat here and then say shay shay!
(5)Darrell A.
Happy hour is a pretty good deal at PF Changs. Lots of food and pretty darn good prices. My disappointment comes with the food, it is fair plus. Nothing great and is this really Chinese? Lettuce wraps, ribs, salads - fun but not rushing back
(3)Vincent Q.
I've always walked by, I could tell this place was a type of fusion restaurant, having oriental (Chinese) attributes, but washed with American subtleties. Yet, a conversation came up about happy hour (3-6pm, half-price starters and drinks cost less!) and we decided to jump on it. Never hurts to try, right? Dynamite Shrimp- 3-stars- My friend is the dynamite shrimp specialist, but for me, the batter was a bit thick. The shrimp inside wasn't too exciting--not large, not small. It was well cushioned by the batter though. The sauce is a type of chili-mayonnaise that seems to be popular these days, without anything special. No extra pizazz to spice it up, even though it is a little spicy. Good, not great. Crab Wontons- 2 1/2-stars- My friend who ordered this wasn't a fan. She did what I rarely do, she smelled it--and it does smell like crab. Yet, the crab is so covered and mixed with cream cheese--yes, the center is cream cheese and crab with seasoning--you can't really enjoy the crab. This would be an excellent mouse used in a different dish, because the crispy wonton overwhelms the creamy center. The sauce isn't the best for this, I preferred the sweet-and-sour mustard sauce with the rolls. Crispy Green Beans- 4-stars- Thank you Yelp, I saw someone review it, and they were right. I should have gotten two trays of this. The portions say this is a relatively cheap ingredient, but the flavor is smooth, fresh and easy to handle. It is a casual enjoyment. Then you add in the chili-mayonnaise, like the one used on dynamite shrimp, and you've got a great little dish. I would never have ordered this from their description! Salt and Pepper Calamari- 3 1/2-stars- Utterly different than my usual meetings with calamari. It had the texture of calamari, but the shape and size of noodles. It was simple, yet delicious. It seems they do a good job with simple dishes, versus ones with too much flavor to choose from. Not a bad choice. Egg Rolls- 3-stars- Mind you, there are two egg rolls per order. These were pretty close to normal egg rolls, the kind I get in Chinatown. That said, the price was a little more than average, considering. Coconut Curry Vegetables- 2-stars- My friend waited, because she wanted to order this. She had a little, then the rest was put in a bag for take-out. We also tried some of it, and it wasn't too good. There was a sour flavor overwhelming the coconut curry. Although I am no expert, I make coconut curry and have had it at many different places. The flavor was a little odd, definitely not inviting nor comforting. Atmosphere- The setting is actually very cool, with outside seating available. The tables are large enough for five different starters and drinks. There are interesting wall murals, and the set-up of the restaurant made me think of Crouching Tiger, except there were no drunk martial artists, only tourists. The place is casual and dark enough for conversation, just not too bright. Service- Very friendly, and very helpful. The waiter who helped us had a trainee with him, so it was like he had four pairs of eyes watching out if we needed anything. Servers were good-looking, which is always a plus. Paying for the bill between credit cards was also made easy. Food and drinks both arrived quite quickly. Conclusion- This is a good place for some casual talk during happy hour. A nice place to unwind, as you aren't harassed or hassled to hurry up. The food comes quickly, and it's all decent. There isn't some extra love put into the dishes to make them unique or exciting, though. I don't know if I'd go and pay regular price for this, but it is a great deal from 3-6pm. We three did spend about $100.
(3)Karen D.
Decent Chinese-American food served up with a side of obnoxious club music and a generous helping of drunken passerby--this is P.F. Chang's Waikiki store after dark. I was craving authentic Chinese-American food late this evening, and pretty much every other option was closed. The answer? Visit P.F. Chang's at Royal Hawaiian Center, of course! I knew about their late night specials menu, but my decision was confirmed once I discovered the generous Yelp 20% discount offer upon check-in. Score! To the restaurant's credit, they did pretty much everything right. They are part of the Open Table reservation network, which I like. Staff were friendly and helpful from the hostess to the server to the manager who stopped by to approve my Yelp e-coupon. The food was good and consistent with what I expected. They have lanai seating, which I usually prefer. Unfortunately, I have to deduct a star for the atrocious noises coming from Senor Frog's next door, along with the boorish behavior of inebriated tourists passing by in a constant stream. Anytime I visit Waikiki, I know I'm going to witness a lot of idiotic behavior and craziness that passes for entertainment, and this experience certainly delivered on that front. P.F. Chang's is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the ground floor of Building A, corner of Kalakaua and Lewers. If driving here, be sure to have them validate your parking. Hours are Sun-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm; Fri-Sat 11:00am-midnight. Yelp 365 Challenge #084/365
(3)Tyler G.
I'm not that big of a fan of franchised restaurants, because usually the food is always to salty and lacks flavor. I'd have to say though PF Changs does a great job with its service and most of their food does not disappoint if you like "chinese" for american taste buds.
(4)Kimo C.
HAPPY HOUR REVIEW: I've never liked or AMR to PF Changs, until I learned of their happy hour- everyday between 2-5pm $2 Kirin Beers. Plus, a great selection of appetizers and finger foods. It's just a great deal!!
(4)Julia D.
Same as any old PF Chang's but far more touristy and scenic. I think a lot of the other diners were on their honeymoons. One complaint is that their vegetarian dishes are not nearly as good as their meat dishes. My friend got veggie chow fun, and it was totally flavorless. I got the broccoli and beef but substituted for tofu and I loved it. Our waiter was a hot, buff man. It's a huge space and we didn't have to wait at all. My favorite part was when a really squeaky girl next to us said, "Um, this is only like two pieces of lettuce" in regards to her lettuce cup. HILARIOUS!
(4)T W.
Four of us went for Happy Hour and we were all very disappointed! The service was slow, the waitress cocky and the food mediocre and luke warm. The chicken lettuce wrap dish had pieces of bone in it and the lettuce was so wet we had to shake it out to get rid of the water. The fried rolls had no flavor - unless you saturated them in the sauce. The shrimp dish was so full of batter that we couldn't tell what we were eating. Our beer glass had lipstick on it and we had to wait for water refills. The music was so loud, we had to shout to hear each other. Needless to say, we won't be going back! Good luck it you decide to give them a try.
(1)Karla-Lenina C.
It wasn't great, but it wasn't awful either. Let me explain... While on a weekend vacation with my family, we decided to eat at P.F. Chang's China Bistro. Out of everyone in my family, I was the only one who had ever eaten at a P.F. Chang's (I had dined at their Pasadena location a few times before). We were told it would take 20 minutes to get a table. However, as the 20 minute mark passed, we noticed that parties that had arrived AFTER us were being seated already. One particular party even had the same number of guests (7 people)... I think they knew we were a minute away from complaining because the manager came up to us to explain that there was some sort of "mix up" and that we would be seated in a few minutes. Okay. More like five, but whatever... I wasn't starving so it wasn't that big of a deal for me. When we were finally seated, I made sure I checked in through Yelp (you get 20% off your entire bill if you check-in... SCORE!!). I showed the waitress, and her manager checked it... Everything went smoothly. No problems there. :) Service was good. Our waitresss was great. She was very attentive and always refilled our drinks. Our orders came out promptly and correctly. If I was going to base this off service alone, I would no doubt give them a 4-star rating. However, when it came down to food... I just wasn't that impressed. Honestly, in my opinion, P.F. Chang is just a glorified Panda Express. My steak wasn't spectacular... I actually ended up giving the rest to my brother after only taking a few bites. The mushrooms that it came with however were deeee-lish! :) The rest of my party had much more positive reviews of the food. They had ordered garlic noodles, different kinds of soup (egg drop and wonton, I believe), fried rice, etc... I believe there was also salmon and chicken somewhere on the table. Lol. But they all loved it!!! So much so that my mother is forcing us to go eat at their Chino Hills location this Friday. Lol. Overall, the service was great (aside from not getting seated in the estimated time that we were told it would take), and the food was alright. It wasn't an orgasm in my mouth, but I wasn't hungry the rest of the night... So I guess it served its purpose.
(3)Ulanka B.
Kind of pricey, but tasty.
(3)Veruca S.
Another great meal...PLUS...excellent ambiance. We timed it right..about 11:45am...so the lunch crowd hadn't poured in yet. We had a table right at the edge of the outside seating area so we were sheltered from some possible cloud bursts and still were able to enjoy the sunshine. The portion I received on my luncheon Mongolian Beef was more than I received in the Portland Oregon location. Of course the quality was spot on. Totally worth it.
(4)Randy S.
Over priced and horrid... They used minute rice and I've made better Chinese food in Iraq with a cup of ramen noodles and hot water. Don't waste your money on the Honolulu location
(2)Stephany M.
Food was ok, service was less than great. We went for early lunch and ordered off the starter menu. Patio was nice....wish the service would have been better.
(3)Nicole M.
So I've been to a few PF Changs but never wanted to review them. The food is pretty good for chinese american but this location is different. Its the service that sets them apart. The waitress nicole is very knowledgeable and was training a new waiter who was also great and made excellent suggestions. We had mongolian beef, crab wontons, and asian shrimp salad with watermelon. Everything was delicious and so we came back again for the happy hour. They have half off on many apps so we totally pigged out and only spent $20 on food! At first we wanted to check out senor frogs so we went to their happy hour. Very strange vibe which included a grump bartender and a very drunk guy dancing alone with his shirt off. The happy hour margaritas were only $3 but all sweet and sour. We finished them and headed out only to be told by the staff that they are closing in a week and so the drunk dancing guy was their general manager! Soooo you can be looking forward to most likely a new restaurant in this center.
(5)Ani A.
The lettuce appetizer is amazing!!!! Plus it's free if you check in via yelp (had no idea, the server asked if we wanted to check in and get it for free). Very good food and pleasant service. Prices are affordable as well. At the end someone will take a picture of the people af your table and offer it to you to buy. Don't feel obliged but it's a nice gesture for vacationers.
(5)jonah A.
I loved it; my family loved it. What did we enjoy? The service. The hostess seated us immediately as we walked in. The waitress approached us immediately and asked if would like to order something to drink. The waitress was very attentive and made sure that our soft drinks were always filled. The bartendress kept looking at the TV show; not enough to do I guess. No smile on her face. The chicken dish was moist with lots of flavor. It could have had a stronger flavor, but it was good. The egg rolls and the lumpia were packed full of ingredients. The sauce made the rolls delish. The atmosphere: clean, quiet, great place to have a nice quiet talk among friends. Depending where you sit inside, you get the best of both wortds; a view of the outside scenery and the coolness of being inside. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch. Also, validation really helped with the parking costs--only $1. What a deal!
(4)Mark V.
The waiter was non-existant. The calamari was the worst I've ever tasted. Rubbery and dry. When we pointed this out to waiter, he didn't apologize, and sent no manager over, but just shrugged it off and left it on tbe tab. This is too bad because I have a home town PF Changs that I love, and this experience brought their whole image down.
(1)Arielle J.
I am so tired of wasting money on food that is not very good!!! After avoiding this chain for years I tried it out tonight--- nottt going back ever. Bland, weird tasting, overly weird sauced food is what i experienced. Giovanni Pastrami is the yummiest food on Lewers Street in Waikiki.
(3)Jim P.
I was disappointed to learn that all of their meal pricing is 50% more than on the mainland . In addition, they would not refill ice tea at no cost. Sticking it to the tourists I guess.
(1)Glenn S.
Chose to eat here on a Saturday night only because Cheesecake Factory had a 90 minute wait going. Anyway we ordered the 4 course menu and selected the following... First course - Egg Drop Soup, 4 stars. Probably the best tasting thing that we ordered out of the 4 courses. So yes, it went downhill from here. Second course - Steamed Vegetarian Potstickers, 2 stars. They arrived semi warm, almost cold and left no lasting impression. Entrees - Chang's Spicy Chicken, 2 stars. It tasted just like Panda's Sweet Fire Chicken and not something I would expect from this eatery. Beef Broccoli - Salty, salty, salty....half star. our waiter stopped by to ask "how we liked his cooking" and was taken back when we said his hand was too heavy on the salt. Sad thing is we were not visited by a manager nor did we have this removed from our check since the poor waiter seemed to be overwhelmed with his section. Mini Dessert - Red Velvet and Chocolate Cake, 3 Stars. Okay so P.F. Changs did okay with the beginning and the end of their 4 course menu. Sadly, they forgot that just like a football game...you need to bring it for 4 Full Quarters. This is my last go at P.F Chang's Hawaii. I had a pretty good experience in Vegas, however, something is just not right in Hawaii.
(2)Marc D.
My last review of this awesome place was on 4/30 of this year. Can a chain restaurant improve on perfection? Apparently so. We absolutely love coming to this particular P. F. Chang's. We also consistently recommend it to overseas visitors that are not familiar with the chain and have had the pleasure of their A+++ feedback after eating here. The service is always fantastic and if you have the luck/pleasure of visiting more than once it will define "Ohana" for you. Too many fab staff members to mention (Eki, Colombo, Ben, Kimberly, Maria, Shane, Boa, Mark...(sorry for leaving anyone out) etc.). Thank you all for your overwhelming hospitality. A definite reason why we return to Waikiki again and again!
(5)Chris M.
So I just had a very good experience here at this place.. The manager Dana was sooo nice. . Stephanie is amazing.. And the bartender Kimberly is a joy to be around 5 stars for swanky spot
(5)Paolo T.
I ate here on January 18, 2014. I always try to eat here when I am in Honolulu (I visit Hawaii 2-3 times a year from NY). The prices are decent. The food is usually passable for Americanized Chinese. I had a bad experience in this restaurant this time. For one thing, the wait to be served my meal after being seated and ordering was almost 30 minutes. I tried this one new dish called Kimchee Fried Rice. Do not order it! It does not taste anything like kimchee at all. They use tons of a very, very sweet red sauce. I told the waitress about it after I had just one bite of the dish. She said she would discuss it with the manager. I had ordered another dish also (the salmon) which was good, but needed another dish to fill me up so I ordered an appetizer to replace the Kimchee rice. I was led to believe that I would be credited for an uneaten unpalatable rice dish that I asked to send back to the kitchen. Needless to say, I was charged for all three dishes. Disappointing policy on their part for sure with the long wait and an uneaten unauthentic tasting dish.
(2)K R.
Awesome service, awesome food, nice decor
(5)Emi H.
This is a story about the power of check-in offers...and lettuce wraps. While walking down the street in Waikiki I faced the dilemma of finding something to eat and pulled out my iPhone to search for food options on my Yelp app. What pops up? A nearby check-in offer at PF Chang's for a FREE lettuce wrap appetizer. Oh yes please!!! I personally have never been blown away by the food at PF Chang's but da-yum I love their lettuce wraps. I knew it was going to be a ridiculously long evening of work so I also ordered the Kung Pao chicken and Salt N' Pepper shrimp entrees for my crew. I ran off to set-up my booth at the Waikiki Spam Jam street festival and came back to eat. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty our entrees were. My BF also remarked at how good both of the dishes were. Does this location have better cooks than the Ala Moana store? Or have I just been going on an off day? Whatever the reason I was stoked and really enjoyed my meal. I'm actually have a kung pao chicken craving right now! So now I'm going to be a total nark and tattle tale on the staff. I've met the GM here and he is a super awesome guy, so I'm not sure if it's because he wasn't there to babysit, but the wait staff seemed more preoccupied with talking story than serving their customers. I'm all for workplace camaraderie but there is a time and place for everything. I know, I know I'm lame for being a nark but I was really annoyed by how unprofessional they were. Groups of staff hanging around the host stand talking story, groups of staff standing around the bar talking story. A staff member bellowing "Oh my gosh! I haven't seen you in like forever! Where have you been!!!" Yup, that echoed through the restaurant. So if the staff is talking story who's taking care of the customers? (The sound of crickets) I'm not saying they were ignoring their customers but there was definitely this feeling that the customers were secondary to socializing and that's a big no no. My waitress was a nice girl but she should have been way more on it and essentially forgot about us when we were ready to pay our bill to leave. My promo girl and I were both wearing red Yelp t-shirts for pete's sake. That's like wearing a neon sign that says "Make Sure You Service Me" in the restaurant world. You know there's a pretty good chance that I'm going to Yelp you so wouldn't it be common sense that you should do your best to give me amazing service. PF Chang's is not cheap by Hawaii chinese food standards and when you're paying $15-$20 for an entree there is a level of service that's to be expected. I'm going to close with my old boss' ideology that a review should be based on the food and not the service because her thought was that "Hey, I'm not eating the service." But do you know what I am eating? FREE lettuce wraps...
(4)Saw T.
I have been to several PF Chang restaurants in different cities and I always enjoyed their food. But for some reason, the food was mediocre to bad at this restaurant. Even the fortune cookie was stale. I will not go back to this particular branch though the service was very good.
(2)G S.
it was Gr8! when it opened like ? 15 years ago? or the one in Newport beach was good then it got bigger and worse and NOW (I gambled and ate there this week) it gets worse by the day it seems = YUCK ! Terrible never go there maybe they will open a decent place in that space ... -G
(2)Rey L.
we're lame. we came all the way to Hawaii with some first time friends and we eat at PF Changs on our first night. not only that, but, we only came here because Cheesecake Factory had a longer wait! we're lame. anyhoo... i'm a big fan of PF Chang's nonetheless. good food, good quality and a good view of the shopping center. i realize it's not authentic chinese, but, what chain place is? we ordered the ubiquotous lettuce wrap, some potstickers, the orange chicken, some green beans and the beef crispy noodles. all delicious. we got seated pretty quickly and our server was a pretty nice stoner surfer dude. the portions were good. even had left overs considering there were 4 of us. even though it's not an authentic hawaiian experience, i'm glad there is consistency.
(4)Janet L.
I went with 10 of my friends and their service was soooo slow. We went because their was basically no wait since we didn't make reservations anywhere else. However the hostesses didn't know what they were doing and the manager was not really friendly. The manager first told me that there would be a 30 minute wait when a long table was clear available. On top of that the food wasn't anything special, my friend said that the restaurant is a upper end Panda Express. But Panda's taste better than PF Chang's food for sure. And waiters were slow on refilling our water glasses, which the water was also warm and had no ice. Never going to PF Chang's again.
(1)Rob H.
PF Changs is very consistent but the Waikiki location seems to set itself apart from many other PFs I have visited around the country. The difference is surly due in part to its great location in Waikiki; but the service here has always been outstanding. Even when our server was slammed (Very Busy), she was attentive to our needs, made time to chat with us but did not "hover" over the table. I have eaten here with friends, family and alone and each has been a great and unique experience.
(4)Victoria H.
SSDD. Nothing like the same old commercialized crap. Got two stars for the view.
(2)Marcus A.
Pleasantly surprised! The food was really good, especially the wide rice noodles with beef. The only minus was the drinks, that didn't taste that good. Price was very good. Recommended!
(4)Hal W.
Meh sums it up. Chain Asian Fusion. Need I say more?
(2)Dylan C.
The old location was 10x's better. The food was cheaper and it wasnt a night club either. Took my fiance and kids here for dinner and this place is FAR from the traditional P.F. Changs. All the PF changs I have ever been to hasnt had music blasting, Ive never had to yell to order food before, and the snobby ass people that were there made it even worse. Of course the food was good. But my dinning experience was absoloute garbage. I'll gladly wait to go back to the mainland for some P.F. Changs. The ala moana location was a REAL P.F. Changs....
(1)Gustavo D.
Great service, friendly staff, delicious food. I recommend.
(5)Kalie F.
I am always a huge fan of Changs!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE everywhere in the USA!!! This one is in Waikiki, parking sucks!!! but that is just bc it is waikiki! We were able to get a table right away on the patio on a Sat night, and it was really busy, I was surprised we could get seated, I think we got the last outdoor table at that time.Our server was really friendly and fast!! I had a coupon for a free appetizer, so I had to use it. My spicy chicken with rice, always delic!!! the springs rolls great! My mans dish was not the best tho :( he got chicken lomein, and the noddles were mushy! I was sad about this one, bc changs is one of my fav restaurants! better luck next time
(4)Steve T.
Food was great and Chandler was amazing!
(5)J M.
YAY for happy hour! My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience here. Our wonderful experience started when I looked up P.F. chang's on yelp. I had no idea you could reserve a table on yelp! It was great and easy. When my bf and I checked in, once we got to P.F. chang's, we were happy to see we both received a yelp 20% off discount offer. It was still early, around 4:30 pm. Because it was happy hour (3- 6), I thought it would be a little busy. But it wasn't, so a reservation wasn't needed. Our waitress, I think her name is Nicole, was AWESOME! She was very helpful and always made sure we were doing good. The food was okay. We got the salt and pepper calamari and chicken lettuce wrap. The food didn't wow me, but it wasn't bad. The best part was that it was all $6 and under. The drinks were all yummy and pretty strong. We got the aloha kiss, tequila margarita, and blue hawaii. Aloha kiss was my favorite :) If you get the tequila margarita, get it frozen! All these drinks were $6! My bf also got a beer, Kirin, for $3. Because we went for happy hour, the 20% discount wasn't accepted. But it's okay, I'll be back to use my 20%! Other than that, I will most likely only go for happy hour.
(5)Chanel G.
I love the food, always good in my belly! The wait staff was particularly great that night. I was dining with my 8 year old niece while waiting for her mother to finish up her own dinner across the street and we were never made to feel like we were taking up space while leisurely coloring after our dessert. PF Chang's usually has great check in specials too! I have received free appetizers and up to 20% off my check on multiple occasions.
(5)DOM d.
My fiend picked this place if it were me picking I would ve went somewhere else. Neways we ordered hot and sour soup which was authentic. Gluten free spinach which I neve had prepared this way it looked like the bottom of the plate of spinach was cooked and the top microwaved. And then vegetarian lettuce cups . The food tasted exactly how it was described on the menu. Service was on par but it seemed like the people who worked there didn't want to be there. As for going again read above Peace!!!! Dam wolfgang puck is the MANNNnn
(3)Caroline F.
I usually try to steer clear of big chain places, but it was late Saturday night, and we were super hungry, and PF Changs had the shortest wait for a table, so we decided to eat here! We decided to get a few appetizers, and ordered the chicken flatbread, steamed shrimp dumplings and fried calamari. All of which were great! The shrimp dumplings were my favorite, and the chicken flatbread was more like a quesadilla, but it was also great! I have to admit, PF Changs surprised me!
(4)Susanne M.
Decent food. Birds are quite annoying but dining outside in the most beautiful place in the world- we were quite happy. No idea why everyone raves about PF Changs- other than they like overpriced, small low-flavor dishes.
(3)Eric M.
I've frequented this chain throughout the mainland and here in Hawaii. Great experience for those who are not familiar with Asian food outside of the "buffet" experience. Variety of food but if it's your first time get the lettuce wraps for sure. My favorite is the Dahli Chicken as an entree but be warned it's the hottest (spicy) thing on the menu. You can't go wrong with the Sea Bass either. Make sure you make reservations for dinner especially on the weekends or holidays. This place will be packed if you don't.
(4)Cherlyn E.
I like this PF Changs to eat at the bar. I do not sit at the tables. I am only here for business so this works well for me.
(3)Shane Z.
Had a very good experience here in Waikiki. The veggie Chow Fun was the best we have had at a PF Chang's. Also had the veg. lettuce wraps (always good) the asparagus & snap peas. All the dishes were excellent with a bottle of Mac Murray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Service was also very good.
(4)Barry L.
Ashley was our server. She was awesome. Secure a table via Open Table and Yelp, worked like a champ. Happy hour here is from 3-6, lettuce wraps on sale, a few $3 beers. Of course to order lettuce wraps. Salmon for dinner was excellent. There's nothing bad on the menu here. Ashley was the bomb, ask for her. Use the 'Check in' they'll give you a 20% off coupon, expires in 4 hours. It was good off the whole meal including booze. Did I mention how awesome Ashley is?
(5)Perry R.
The food is great as always, but the service is exemplary!!! Chandler rocks! He deserves a promotion...
(5)jeannine s.
The Amercanized-chinese food formula apparently works, but I always wonder why anyone would chose to go to PF Chang's when there are so many other flavorful options to be found, especially in places with high Asian populations. Most of the dishes are barely passable as good Chinese cuisine. Good thing there are other bells and whistles like a comfortable contemporary decor, validated Waikiki parking, stiff tropical drinks and a decent wine menu to keep guests happy. Honolulu's chinese restaurants may not have all these other perks, but the food is worth the experience. When in DeLuth, MN, make a beeline to P.F. Chang's. When in Honolulu, HI, hike it to the nearest neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
(2)Keola m.
Friends and I went to PF Changs on a Saturday night. In Waikiki. Need I say more....crowded. Waited about 30 minutes to get a table but, got a nice table outside on the patio. Its kinda cool people watching while sipping on a cold beer. Went to my "android" phone, checked in on yelp.com and to my suprise there was a free Chicken Lettuce Wrap appetizer offer that just popped up. Our waitress was very nice but, didnt know what yelp was all about nor did she know how to use the offer. So, off she went to get some help. a few minutes later a large bouncer type person (who is probably gonna read this) stopped by the table to redeem the offer. Did I mention he was really really nice? he explained to the waitress that yelp was the best website out there and that I would most likely write a review about tonights experience. haha who me? FOOD ORDERED: Tempura fried Green Beans-yes, very addictive. The sauce that came with it was a little spicy so we used the sauce from the spring rolls. Spring rolls-Good. we liked the dipping sauce. Chicked Lettuce Wraps-Very good Walnut Shrimp w/honey dew melons-DELICIOUS Sweet Sour chicken-Good - moist but, not too much taste. Crispy Honey Chicken- GREAT! Hong Kong Beef w/snow peas-DELICIOUS!!! The waitress did forget to adjust off the Lettuce wraps but, she was really nice so....its all good. Overall it was a great experience. Id definately go back.
(4)Beequeen A.
I can't believe how bad the food was!! From appetizers to main course, it was downright BAD. Everything was tepid and so greasy. The calamari was limp and uninspiring, the so called green onion chicken pancakes were seemingly from a bad Mexican restaurant, and the scallops and shrimp kung pao were coated with grease and cold. Thank God we used a gift certificate because we would have been pissed if we had to pay for it! Avoid this place like the plague! This is NOT Chinese food, not even close.
(1)John D.
Great food, wine and atmosphere. Convenient and next to Embassy Suite.
(4)Jenn M.
So I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I like this place! Not so popular with the local crowd (yes, I said it, PF Changs is actually GOOD) but give it a try! Their happy hour (till 6) is really awesome for the price, almost equivalent to my usual pau hana joint, Ryans. Their spring rolls are tasty, a little greasy but for $3, you can't beat it. The ribs (dry) are the best I've had, and for $6 for 6 pieces, it can't be beat. Potstickers are good, lettuce wraps OK. The ambiance is great. Location is awesome and you don't have to drive around in circles looking for parking. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try at least once.
(4)Phil J.
Returned this Tuesday evening after several months. (Bad experience last visit) I was very glad to see the bathrooms were very clean and even smelled good. Kudos to the staff. The food was nice, although the calamari was very over cooked and rubbery. I did enjoy the crispy green beans very much. The usually outstanding lettuce wraps were pretty boring. The lettuce was small and hard to wrap anything in.All in all the food was satisfying. The service was mediocre at best, it took our server three tries to tell us how much a lava flow cost. She seemed rushed even though it was not busy.Will definitely be back in a few months.
(4)Crystal L.
I have been to PF Changs in California but this was my first time at this establishment over in Hawaii. The restaurant itself was easy enough to find and I liked that it was only a few blocks away from the hotel we were staying at. We were seated immediately and were just in time to catch the end of happy hour. The food came in big enough portions to share with the rest of my family and came out in a timely manner. The food was delicious -- I had the Mongolian Beef. The beef was easy to eat, no fat, and was tasty. What I didn't like was the dim lighting (hard to read the menu) and the rice was undercooked so it was very crunchy. My mother got the shrimp fried rice and my father and I both got bowls of white rice to go with our meals, all of the bowls of rice were crunchy.
(3)Colin P.
Friendly service. Chandler was our waiter. Food was served quickly. Nice atmosphere. The almond and cashew chicken was a bit salty. But I loved the shrimp with candied walnuts.
(4)Natasha O.
Solid food and cocktails. Service was notably attentive and friendly. Busy place, music was a bit loud. Good for groups, not great for a romantic date.
(4)Daniel B.
Four of us got together to have dinner... not knowing where to go, we decided to fire up the usual iPhone foodie apps -- Urbanspoon, Yelp, and OpenTable. We settled on PF Chang's after much time going back and forth and me wanting the OpenTable points. Made the reservation 10 minutes before our time, arrived at the hostess booth, and was seated nearly immediately... The original table they had for us--it started to drizzle so the good people at the restaurant resat us upstairs in the lounge-ish area in a booth. Nice, but a bit dark... boo when I want to see what I'm eating, or decide from the menu what I WANT to eat, for that matter. The food came out, the service was prompt, and the food was good. Smiles all around, and the usual sampling of each others food was in play... On our table... - Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Won Ton Soup - Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef (w/ Gluten-Free Soy Sauce) - Regular Mongolian Beef - Some shrimp dish -- totally forgot the name. ha! Here's where I knock a half-star... When we wanted our check, we had our Malamacard apps on our phone ready to go for our discount. (Being at the Royal Hawaiian Center, their mall discount program had a 10%off deal going on). When we showed the "Virtual Card" within the app to our waitress, she said it wasn't valid and that she needed the physical card. Looking at each other at the table, we were like.. "seriously"? Realizing what was going on, she went to "consult with her manager" and eventually said that it was alright, and that she would honor the Malamacard discount without the physical card. The bottom line... The service, good-ish. The food, good. The price.. for what you get, pretty pricey. Oh and if you're sensitive to gluten, ask to see their gluten-free options -- they're surprisingly good!
(3)matt k.
Review it for it is, not what it isn't . PF Changs doesn't profess to be an authentic Chinese restaurant. They are a modern, and yes, Americanized restaurant but the overall experience, at this location, was great. Service was OK, on the first visit, and stellar on the second. The first visit we ordered fried rice, lo mein, and a couple chicken entrees, all very, very good while dining outside in the great Hawaiian atmosphere. The second visit we went for happy hour and splurged on appetizers, hey, 50% off. All were very, very good and we bought half of them! But the fried green beans are out of this world especially with the aioli served. Wish I could say I'd be back anytime soon to this particular location but I can't, so we'll be visiting a local PF Changs soon in hopes for the same great experience.
(4)Cris G.
I had sort of high expectations when I first ate here. Reason being, that everytime I saw the place from the outside looking in, it seemed like a fancy place that was usually filled with a lot of people. So I finally tried this place with a friend and I was very disappointed. We ordered two appetizers, the lettuce wraps and the veggie dumplings (potstickers), a main dish, the sweet and sour chicken, and a dessert, the banana lumpia looking thing with ice cream. So to me, the lettuce wraps were just "meh ok." The dumplings were tasteless and gummy in texture. I actually enjoy CPK's lettuce wraps and potstickers a lot more. Just sayin... The worst was the sweet and sour chicken. It tasted like a frozen meal they thawed and microwaved for us. The breading around the chicken was limp and doughy, and the sauce was nothing special. It was expensive too for what it was and the portion. We had two bowls of brown rice to go with our chicken and even the brown rice sucked. How can you screw that up? It was sooo dry and all the grains didn't stick to each other. It was a lot like instant rice. The dessert was probably the best thing we got. I would rather go to Panda Express becaues their orange chicken is way better than what I got here. This is NOT chinese food. It's absolutely not even close. If you want good chinese food, you're better off going to your neighborhood chinese restuarant.
(1)Christine H.
I know this is a chain restaurant but you cannot beat their happy hour prices and the food is pretty tasty. If you go during the dinner happy hour you get many appetizers and even some plates for half of the regular prices which you just cannot beat with how expensive all of the restaurants are in Waikiki.
(4)Natalie S.
Another fun night in Waikiki this week starting with pf changs. We had to wait a bit for our table, but we wanted to make sure that we had garret as our server, so we didn't mind being patient. He took great care of our table, and the food was good, as always. It's great that the restaurant is walking distance to everything in waiks. We'll be back again soon!
(5)Brooke P.
This was my first time at a P.F. Chang's. We've never gone to the one at home because you have to be dressed up, but people were in t-shirts and shorts here, so that was comforting. We had egg rolls, spring rolls, and sweet and sour soup as appetizers. All sooooo good! Our waitress helped me pick the Orange Peel Shrimp. Everything is made to be shared, which was great, because everything we had was amazing! This place lost a star because when servers weren't attending tables, they were at the hostess stand messing around and talking rather loudly. And of course, the birds. One stayed by our table the whole time, and someone who I assumed was a manager kept shining a laser pointer at it, making it flip out and flap around, but not leave. I would've been rather upset if it had flown over our table and pooped on my delicious food.
(4)David P.
Always our favorite wether at home or traveling. Great service, great food and great atmosphere! Always our first restaurant to stop at in Honolulu.
(5)Clement Y.
Service here kind of sucks I guess they are to busy with all the tourist to be friendly here. Our waitress was not the smartest either I may be just nit picking but I asked for her not to pour my beer and she did it anyway and not very well either. If I wanted a ton of head I would of went out to Kalakaua and got a hooker. Also they shouldn't say nothing is frozen because I've seen the kitchen and all the seafood and vegetables are bagged and frozen. I rather eat real Chinese food for the price I payed cause this place is a bit pricey and they don't give you very much food. I must say this place serves the most chewy calamari (frozen) I have ever had!
(1)Heidi S.
Sit at the bar; enjoy the great service (thanks Shane & Columbo), fun conversation, and yummy libations/food. I went to the awesome Happy Hour 6 out of the 9 days I was in Waikiki.
(4)Jesse C.
I'm confused. This is a Chinese restaurant or an American one? I thought it was Chinese and tried to order it family stuff but my friends corrected me in time. I do have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Being Chinese and all, there's no way you can show me better cooking then mom's. But they did a good job on our meals. The veg coconut curry plate had huge chunks of raw onion that I did not like but the other dishes that I tried were within acceptable perimeters. The banana spring roll dessert is a definite must-have. Hmm. Yum. I may have to re-visit this restaurant for a second taste testing.
(3)Denise S.
I've never had a bad meal here, and the service is always excellent!!!
(4)David H.
i have a picky mouth, their service is fine but the food didnt satisfy me.
(2)Tyler K.
Review for happy hour and appetizers.. Good service, get seared tuna and chicken flat bread, they are amazing.. Mojito, Mai tais are great, and happy hour price can't be beat
(5)Gianna R.
It is what is is a more upscale chain Chinese/American Spot... Some people love it and some people hate it I think its right down the middle of the road... They do have the best Chicken Lettuce Wraps going..... Fast Simple Reliable Food nothing to Fancy.. Kinda reminds me of a Chinese version of Houstons.....
(3)Brian R.
Excellent food, good service! Only reason for not giving 5 stars was the flying rats (pigeons). Eat inside and not a problem.
(4)Antoinette T.
My dear husband and I unknowingly tried to surprise each other this valentine's day. i made reservations at a restaurant i'd been dying to try right after the new year and he bought tickets to the boyz II men concert that started at the same time as my reservations. our last minute reservation at p.f. chang's seemed good enough. i like p.f. chang's for what it is. obviously americanized but tasty. i didn't realize that they had opened one up in waikiki but i figured it would be just like the one on ala moana, so it didnt matter to me. we had early reservations at 5pm and it was only about 1/3 filled when we got there. Our server was rushed, for reasons unknown, and very abrupt. we had to flag him down every time we wanted a drink refill. and we had to wait about 45 minutes for our food to come out... usually not a problem when im in great company... except for when the food comes out room temperature. what were they doing back there for 45 minutes that the food still came out cold?! this experience has put me off of this restaurant for a long time.
(1)Jon L.
Good food and service. Nice place to grab a drink and share some Chinese food. Yeah it's a chain but still it was solid experience. Would go back for sure. Better than most of the other chains in the area by a lot
(4)Tara S.
We do our best to avoid chains while traveling, but this one night we gave in and ate at PF Changs. Service was very friendly and for any questions regarding the menu he couldn't answer, he took it upon himself to get the answers for us. Being vegetarian, he helped me steer around the menu and get something I would enjoy. Fried green bean app was yummy, budha's feast stir fry with tofu had about 2 pieces of tofu. Husband liked his food, but he's not all that picky. All in all, don't go here unless you're looking for something easy and familiar. Gave it four stars because of our server, not the food.
(4)Lance C.
Not being a huge fan of Asian food I love this place. The food was awesome and the wait staff very friendly. If you're looking for a fun night out in town this is the perfect place to start off.
(4)Connie C.
I admit it, I like PF Chang's. My mom, who makes the best Chinese food and is super picky about eating out, even likes PF Chang's. It's an old standard for me. I think we probably hung out at the bar here at least 4 times during our stay down the street. The happy hour specials are great (1/2 off appetizers and $6 cocktails from 4-6pm, I think) and the bartenders are super friendly. Shane, one of our favorite bartenders, took really good care of us every time we were there. He made my favorite cocktail (Key Lime Pie Martini) perfectly, and introduced us to the Sichuan Flatbread (Chinese version of a chicken quesadilla) which is now my favorite appetizer. While I wouldn't recommend visitors to come here for a full meal (since there are so many other great dining options that aren't chains you'd find in your hometown), this is a great spot if you want to get some small bar bites or grab a couple cocktails in the middle of the day or after dinner.
(4)Grace M.
I've been to a few PF Chang's chains quite a few times and this one disappointed. Slow service, the food wasn't THAT hot or as tasty. It was a meh dinner at the most. My friends and I came here based on the free lettuce wraps we get with the entree promo which was a cool touch. But that's about it. I've definitely experienced better at other PF Chang locations. The good thing was that they took a reservation about 2 hours before, that was a nice touch.
(2)mun p.
We ate here on Christmas Night 2012, and the food and service were great although I am not usually a fan of large chains. We were grateful that we made reservations in advance because there were some parties that had been waiting for 2 hours for a table. We had to wait a mere 10 minutes and got a lovely booth by the bar. Our waiter was great. I did not like one dish and he immediately removed it off the bill and the manager came and apologized to us about it. The drinks and appetizers were great. We also enjoyed the noodles, fried rice, spicy tofu, and dynamite shrimp. Service was efficient and the waiter took the time to chat with us. Santa was even walking around and took a picture with the kids. It was a really fun night at PF Chang's!
(4)Jenny T.
This place has The Best Happy Hours in Waikiki. From 3-6 pm everyday! Great prices on food and drinks. Seared Ahi tuna for $6 and is a dinner size. $4 Blue Moon. Came here more than half a dozen times with friends and we've never been disappointed. 5 stars, indeed!
(5)Love S.
This place needs to close it's doors. Terrible. You want Chinese? Go to Chinatown. The worst place in chinatown is notches above PF Changs. Went here last night for their first try at promoting it into a club, it was dead. No vibe. Just like their food.
(2)Laurie K.
Loved the food...the service was amazing as well as so much food for a great price! Our waiter looked and acted just like Matt LeBlanc and didn't even realize it...after that it was a riot just chatting and laughing...he couldn't do enough for us!!!
(4)Anthony A.
Excellent service and the dinner for two is a great deal.
(3)Veggie L.
We had our thanksgiving dinner here on the 2011 Waikiki vacation trip. Not authentic chinese food but a well-run restaurant. I don't think it is fair to give it a low rating just because they don't offer real Chinese food. I saw reviews that say "Fake Chinese" food, I'd like to point out that it's not faked but adapted to fit in a culinary culture where people just love sweet, fried, heavy-sauced food. For example, the ma-po Tofu we had is a total different revision. If the waiter does not tell me it is Ma-Po Tofu, I wouldn't imagine it is as the Tofu is deep-fried with no authentic Si-Chuan MaPo flavors at all, the looks is completely different, so is the taste. Rice Noodle dish is fine, edible, and I'd say neutral for most people to enjoy. Egg Plant garlic sauce way too sweet for us. Overall foods are just edible for us who has eaten authentic chinese food for our whole life. We will unlikely return to any PF-Chang unless there is no other choice when we travel. we settled in this place as they have nice Alfresco seatings available although we waited 20 minutes to get in. The receptionists were not very willing to put us in the waiting list as they did have seats immediately available inside but the manager took our request happily. The manager also offered extra attention to get us a better spot that is closer to the street. The waiter is a polite young gentleman who did everything he can to make sure we are happy with our Thanksgiving eve meal. I think it is clear this restaurant is well managed. I would still recommend this place to those who are ok with non-authentic Chinese food. For those who have to have Authentic Chinese food and would end up complaining just because food is not up to their standard, no need to go. In Waikiki, for Alfresco dining, PF chang's location is almost perfect. At dinner, I'm sure you would also enjoy the Tiki torch lights all along the street and the restaurant.
(4)Jessica R.
This is the first PF Chang's I've been to, and I've only been here once, last week. I met up with a couple of friends and their young daughter, whom I hadn't seen in a while, and we had a really tasty dinner. First, what I didn't like... It was hard to find. I've never been to PF Chang's before and the map at the shopping center that I saw said it was on the Second Floor (i probably misread the map, but still...). I found it after walking around for a bit, but I couldn't get in. The second flood doesn't have an entrance, and while there's a little rope chain thing, it was closed, and the server standing there gave me stink eye and wouldn't even tell me where the entrance was. He just ignored my attempts to get his attention. What a jerk. Once I went to the first floor, there the entrance was, a bit hidden behind a partial wall. We were seated on the second floor, but didn't get the grouchy server, not that our server was very attentive. Drinks took forever to arrive and be refilled, and the food was very slow in coming out. However, once the food came out, it was much better than I thought it would be. We all shared our dishes, and they were very tasty. Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Calamari, Asparagus, spicy chicken, beef, chow fun, rice, and mini deserts. Super Yummy! (Very tasty, even if not authentic Chinese food) If only the service had been better, this place would have been 4 stars!
(3)Ed L.
Food and service were adequate. Very busy location in Wakiki. Props for getting food out quickly during busy happy hour. I was not wowed by the food.
(3)April D.
First impressions are very important and PF Chang lived up to theirs! My boyfriend and I were going shopping at the Royal Hawaiian so we chose to dine at PF Chang for the first time ever. We arrived as a walk in at about 11pm last night and from start to finish our dining experience was wonderful. The hostess brought us to our table and almost immediately after sitting here came our server Alex. As it was our first time we had no clue what to order and Alex was a kind and doting server. She gave us enough time to think about our selections without performing a disappearing act that some servers at other restaurants do- saying they'll be back in a few minutes but actually come back in 10. Alex made sure to get refills for our drinks and always made sure we were satisfied with the taste of our food. Of course everything was delicious. We ordered the Chicken Lettuce Wraps for our appetizer and enjoyed the Street Noodles and Lemongrass Shrimp as our entrees. Her service exceeded our standards. She definitely deserved our 20% gratuity. Thanks to the cooks that night and our server, PF Chang will be seeing more of us.
(5)John P.
Solid PF Chang experience as always. I come basically for the key lime martinis. They were offering a Yelp coupon so that was cool and one of the managers gave us heads up on the new udon spot in Waikiki. Mahalo on that!
(4)Ben B.
I was very happy with PF Chang's. I came with a group of six. We each ordered an entrée and shared since it's family style, so we got a good variety and had just the right amount of food. It is Chinese/American, so if you are looking for traditional preparations you'll be disappointed. Try the shrimp with candied walnuts (this is sweet so get something spicy to go with it) and avoid the moo goo gai pan, which had little taste. Good beer selection.
(4)Nik M.
Worst experience I have ever had. It took 2 hours to get 2 appetizers. The waitress never came and told us anything. Not to mention we had a one year with us and the reason why we ordered the appetizers in the first place.
(1)Joe O.
I'm not sure what people are expecting - the best way to describe this spot is: Chinese/American cuisine. They take good Chinese dishes and make them more "appealing" to the hordes of gringo's that love this kinda place. The service is rushed, the food is fast, the overall experience is fine. If you've eaten at one PF Chang's you've eaten at all of them. Of course no other location has the advantage of amazing surf just minutes away.
(3)Colie J.
After an incredibly long day of travel we stopped here for a quick bite before bed. Prices are higher ($3.25 for a sprite) but service was prompt and we were in and out in less than 25 minutes.
(3)Kevin M.
What's the Scoop? First of all it's not authentic, but that doesn't mean it's not good. PF is like Taco Bell to Mexican food. The selection is very diverse and the atmosphere is very classy with a mix of culture in it's decor. Price: Fair Must try: Highly recommend the lamb dishes for lamb lovers. The duck is great and meaty as well. Lettuce wraps for an appetizer is a must if you haven't had that. The Szechwan flat breads make a great starter too. Stay away from: The cheesecake on the dessert menu. It's not what you think, at least at this location. Very dry and not fresh. Desserts: PF has a great selection of mini desserts ranging from chocolate moose to red velvet cake for around $2! Parking: You can get free 4 hour validated parking. Drinks: If you like beer, try their Harbon Chinese beer. It's very unique and comes in a cool bottle wrapped in rice paper. To me the beer has a hint of lychee.
(3)Sandy L.
I've gone to PF Changs in California before and liked it. But the food at this particular PF Changs is just horrible. Yes, I know PF Changs is Americanized Chinese food, which I occasionally enjoy. But at this PF Changs, all I tasted was SALT. Salty, greasy, MSG nuggets of disgusting-ness. I had to spit out the mongolian beef because it was so yucky. Not only did it suck but it was also expensive, which added to the suckiness of the whole experience. They offer a $46 menu for 2 which included 2 soups, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, rice and 2 desserts. ALL BAD and not worth your money. When I first got there I was starving, when I left I wasn't hungry at all --not because I ate but because I ended up losing my appetite.
(1)Meg W.
Was in there a week or so ago and the food and atmosphere was great! Lively place and our server Chandler was great! He kept the drinks coming and help us as it was our first time to a PF Changs.
(4)Sarah M.
This P F Changs has the best service! I've never experienced such excellent service. To top it off, we have a large party! Thank you so much to Eki and his staff, you have made the start of our vacation amazing.
(5)Genevieve B.
I got a call from the regional manager based on my email to corporate and negative yelp review. We spoke for a while. He really tried to understand what had happened, and had already spoken to the store manager. He also told me that they had given us an extra-special free dessert because of our trouble, but no one had told us that at the time. He also sent me a nice letter and a gift card. Pretty much one of the best customer service experiences I have had. Will give them another shot.
(5)David M.
Great place for happy hour. Just what we were looking for and bartender Sofi was wonderful. Will be back again.
(5)Jirarat S.
I've only ordered take out from here because I work nearby and I usually don't have time to dine in. I've had the crispy honey chicken lunch bowl, which comes with rice and either egg drop soup or hot and sour soup and I've had the Buddha's Feast, which is just steamed or stir fried veggies. Both aren't too bad and they usually give big portions...up until today when I ordered the chicken lunch bowl again. There were maybe 8-9 pieces of chicken, 4 decent sized and the rest were tiny little pieces you could feed to a baby. I was thinking that I was spending $10 on a meal and that I would have some left over for later but I ate every bit of that in 10 minutes. The soup actually filled me up more than the chicken did. That was probably the worst take-out experience I had there. The other times I've gotten bigger portions. I don't know if they're inconsistent or they cut down on their portions since the last time I ordered from them. I might give them another try, but only if I'm really craving honey chicken.
(3)Jamie A.
I've lived in Honolulu for 3 years now, and it's no secret their is alot of chinese/asian cuisine to be had. For whatever reason i'm drawn to stopping in PF Changs when i'm out an about in Waikiki. I credit the staff significantly. I have a ball with the bar tenders EVERY time i'm there. I like stopping in with groups whether eating dinner or just having a drink before hitting level 4 or other night life venues in the area. The management team is really accommodating, theirs no pretentious looks if you ask to merge tables or move a chair etc. The balcony seating is perfect for just wanting to people watch in Waikiki without feeling overly touristy. Of course i have my menu favorites: the lettuce wraps, sweet and sour chicken, garlic noodles... oh and the ALOHA Kiss is a must try (think smoothie liquor).
(4)Shaunte B.
Visited several times during our vacation. Wait staff was always pleasant. Definitely take advantage of their happy hour:).
(5)Jessica A.
Great service here, always. I love the salt and pepper calamari, and the dumplings are divine. A frequent lunch spot and they have great deals at happy hour (I believe 4:30-6:30 on weekdays, but don't quote me on that).
(5)Brandon M.
went here recently and had ordered a bowl of rice. the rice taste old and had the texture of polymer and packing peanuts. ended up vomiting it the toilet a few minutes laters. seriously. how can you call this a china bistro and yet no one in the kitchen cna make a decent steam bowl of rice? a bow of rice o roni would be better or uncle bens
(1)A R.
First experience for happy hour here lots of fried food and drneched in sauces did have chicken lettuce wraps but could also be different maybe bigger pieces of chicken I felt like a was eating rabbit poop. Had a ginger cosmo I believe Soo strong I smelled like an all night bender after a few sips didn't really like the Ginger after taste I'll stick to plain cosmos
(3)Josh G.
My first PF Chang's experience was at this location on a Saturday night around 6pm. My wife and I (on our honeymoon) had the dinner for two; it included an appetizer, soup for each of us, two entrees, and mini (shooter) desserts. She had the red wine flight, I had a soda and a gin and tonic and our bill was still around $65! Great service, great food, nice and convenient location, and reasonable prices all add up to a very pleasant dining experience.
(5)Kevin P.
I can't say enough about PF Chang's on Lewers. I love the view, they take reservations, they seat me where I want to be seated without hassle, and of course most of all I love the food. If you havn't tried the lemon scallops your missing out!!! Peppered steak is amazing, ginger chicken with brocolli, and the garlic noodles. This is what I always order. I am a body builder and when it is time to cheat I hit up PF Chang's.
(5)Gigi Y.
I made a last minute reservation on Christmas Eve for dinner. We were seated right away. I've been to the Ward location many times, this is my first time to the Waikiki location. This location is a lot smaller than the Ward one, although I think there's two levels at the Waikiki restaurant... Anyhow, the food was good but the service was not so great. I think we got a lazy waiter... only 1 soda refill, didn't bring the mini dessert platter over and no fortune cookies for us either! I'll stick with the Ward location.
(3)aldrich g.
Great food! Awesome service!
(5)Ashli B.
I've eaten here many times, and I'm never disappointed. I highly recommend going during happy hour for great drink and appetizer specials. Obviously, even though the restaurant name has "China" in the name, keep in mind that this is a chain and it's Americanized, which is just fine with me. Service is attentive but not overwhelming. My drink stayed refilled and our table was checked on a few times. Food prices are reasonable for Waikiki. I recommend the pan-fried pork dumplings, Hunan-style hot fish, and Singapore street noodles. Children's menu is fairly limited but decent even for my picky eaters. We will be back!
(4)Mallika I.
Ok food. Definitely had better food at other PF changs...
(3)Jaime D.
Crowded and very noisy, even at 9:30 pm. Standard P.F. Chang's fare, so if you like their food, you'll get what you're expecting. Bummed that our lettuce wraps came with 3 lettuce leaves for 2 people - smallish detail, but waiter was too busy for us to bother asking for more, which just takes away from things. I will say the management was great about showing us how to redeem a coupon from my phone for a Yelp check-in, and service was friendly and adequate. Not a terrible experience all told, but just not one of our faves from our island visit.
(3)El C.
Good food, nice location. We went here because we had a coupon and ignored the 3 star reviews. Glad we did. We will go again with or without a coupon!
(5)Em A.
We had their amazing lemon meringue cocktail & chicken lettuce wraps. Our entries were super good too, but our service was superb! I can't remember the guy's name but he was from the bay area and we talked for a long time regarding moving here from SF to HI. What a sweet guy he was...MAHALO!
(4)Jarel B.
Super hot little bartender (Lola) Can't beat the $3 blue moon from happy hour and the northern style spare ribs.
(4)Amy H.
Service & food was shitty. mongolian beef tasted like beef jerky...hard and rubbery. The service was extremely slow...we literally waited 20 mins. for our check!
(1)Phil C.
Service was awful to start as we waited 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us after being seated with about 7 different employees walking back and forth in front of our table. Luckily, a nice young waitress recovered nicely. Chicken lettuce wraps were as expected. Seared ahi tuna was good. Fried calamari was subpar as the chefs decided to fry them up in almost one large clump. Can't complain about the late night happy hour pricing though.
(3)T J.
It was what you normally expect from PF Changs, except for the service was very poor at this location. Waiter had other priorities on this evening.
(2)Rita B.
I had never been to P.F. Chang's before. There is one here in Lakewood, Colorado I frequently pass. The staff and service was excellent. The manager stopped by our table a couple times, which was impressive. The food was excellent. It was my birthday dinner and I received a complementary appetizer and desert. The food was also excellent. I was so impressed, the whole experience was wonderful.
(5)Eiich O.
one of the better happy hours. great selection at good prices.
(4)James W.
My family went here and found a most distressing mistake. Our party of 7 had a gratuity added at 18%. upon checking the calculation it was actually higher... There system was over calculating the tip. I wrote a review and was contacted by Edward who was genuine and upset over a computer glitch that he assured me was now fixed. We all make mistakes and how we correct them does count. I would go there again.
(3)Bar p.
Love PF changs. Always good times. Waikiki location. Jenny is a great bartender. Awesome service. Lettuce Wraps was also a winner.
(5)Brian S.
Highly recommend that you make reservations at this location. Food was very good, service a bit slow and inattentive which is the reason for the 4 stars.
(4)Pedram M.
Can't say much as it was a brief experience with Fried Rice, Shrimp in Lobster Sauce and a bottled beer on our table and it all went great except for the lack of friendly, personal service you get out of a great restaurant. So, four stars for the only horse-less Chang I've seen, the same rating I'd probably give to all the other ones too.
(4)Ben B.
Dine there twice with friends. Serive and food was great both times. The calamari and firecracker shrimp apps was the bum. There were 4 of us so we all order I item. The steamed bass was the favorite item amoung the items that were order. If your expecting real Chinese food then this is not the place to go. It's American chinese food, but good
(4)LA Sunshine M.
The food was terrible compared to those dishes I had in California. I was looking forward to the walnut shrimp and it was neither crispy nor sweet. Yuck!!! The food took a long time to come.
(2)Sunny D.
I would actually rate this 3.5 stars cause I thought it was a little better than just okay and I'd go again. My husband likes this place and decided to take us since his mom was with us. We sat outside which was really nice since it was a gorgeous cool day. I had the salt and pepper calamari which came with a spicy dipping sauce as well as salt and pepper on the side. The sauce was too spicy for my taste so I ended up using the mustard & sweet/hot sauce the waiter brought. It was pretty good although I still prefer the standard calamari. Our son had the sweet/sour scallops, he enjoyed it and decided that he would eat here again. Mother in law had some sort of wonton stuffed with cream chesse (I think) it was okay. Husband had a vegetarian dish which was like a stir-fry (except not oily) of veggies, tofu, mushrooms that you roll up with iceburg lettuce leaves. I really like his dish a lot and so did he. For dessert we all shared the Mango Sorbet which was excellent and a humongous decadent wall of chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and a side of vanilla ice cream. This was the biggest slice of cake I've ever seen, I think it was like 7-8 inches tall! My son took home the left over cake. As I mentioned before, I did enjoy eating here. The food was fine, service was excellent and the ambiance was great!
(3)Dennis M.
First time and disappointed. Service is great, friendly staff like hostess and waitress was good. Informative, interactive, friendly. service was good in the time the apps came out and entrees. However, food is not great at all. For me going to restaurant the main thing is the food. If not all other things are 2nd priority. Thus, one good dish the Dan Dan Noodles, were taste was a little spicy and tasty. I would order it again if I do come back, but I do not think I will. Others in the party with me had same reactions. Mongolian beef was tough, Orange chicken no taste, and that is their signature dish. Thus, I will not come back and hope things will improve. I work in a hotel in waikiki so my opinion will be given if ask and yes, I cannot recommend it to our hotel guests. Sorry, but I am honest and cannot feel comfortable about sending guests to there. Good Luck in the future. I gave two stars for the service received by the staff. but food well this is a restaurant right.
(2)Kevin W.
pleasant spot for good food. they combine the amazing flavors of chinese food, with high quality ingredients. nothing grosses me out more while eating chinese food, then biting into a piece of chicken of beef and finding connective tissue or something other then meat. you wont find that here! every single bite is edible to even the pickiest of eaters. i just cant get enough of the shrimp with candied walnuts, changs chicken (spicey please), lettuce wraps with chang sauce and chili oil, and my 2 favorites are apps, the tempura beans with spicey sauce and the spare ribs with wet sauce (also comes with dry rub but not as tasty) if you look around, you can almost always find an offer for free lettuce wraps, either here on Yelp, or in one of the touristy mags. this location can be SUPER noisey! almost disturbingly so. there is decent live entertainment, but its just not build for sound! plus the ONLY TRUELY BAD feature is their proximity to the nest LOUD bar! late nights can be difficult to have meaningful conversations, so go with someone cute, or get it to go and eat at the beach nearby (my fave)!
(4)Kelisitofa L.
PF Changs is a skidmark on the underpants of Chinese cuisine.
(1)Ashley V.
I've never gone to PF Changs before. I figured that since it's so popular and crowded at the Waikiki location, that my husband and I would try it out. When we arrived, we received excellent customer service. The decor was very nice and the atmosphere was pleasant. Little did we know that this was all just a mask for how bad the food is. We each ordered a cup of soup that hardly had any ingredients in it. My egg drop soup was missing significant amounts of egg, which was disappointing. For our entrees, we ordered shrimp curry and monkfish. The food arrived cold, and the presentation was laughable. It looked as though the cooks threw the fish across the kitchen and happened to land on the soggy sauteed spinach that was on our plate. From the look of the entrees, we imagined that their kitchen was composed of hundreds of microwaves that they used to reheat bagged frozen meals. The meal was pricey for what we received, and I can honestly say that we will never go there again. I guess this is what we get for going to a chain restaurant...
(1)T Q.
My significant other really wanted to try PF Chang's based on good experiences dining in California. This was my first time trying their food and boy it was a BIG disappointment. Over seasoned and overcooked Asian food. We had the Sea Bass and although the fish was done right, they added way too much soy broth sauce (or whatever they put in it). The mongolian beef was in tiny slivers and they made the dish look bigger by adding much more veggies...and the beef was over cooked. The one saving dish was the lettuce wrap appetizer, although they could have given more lettuce to wrap. We also had garlic noodles, which wasn't bad but not very memorable. It would have been two stars, but I give it an extra cause our waiter was a nice guy. For the prices they charge, I expected better. Save your money and go elsewhere.
(3)Paul F.
We met friends for dinner at 7 on a weeknight and had only a short wait. Service initially was a little bumpy, but our waitress explained that she was in training and quickly settled down. Later in the evening her trainer took over and was very friendly, funny and helpful. The food was well prepared, but not great. The lettuce wrap appetizer was a nice combincation of flavors and textures. Both shrimp dishes were well-seasoned and shrimp tasted fresh. My wife had one of their large salads and said it was good. We sat outside behind a post, so no view, but lots of street noise. Overall, a good place to meet visitors who are staying in Waikiki for a good meal w/good service.
(4)Mike O.
Service was adequate. Food definitely sub-par. We had the pork potstickers, which were not necessarily bad, but just sort of blah. Same with chicken chow fun. This is perfectly mediocre food.
(2)Kari S.
We stayed in Waikiki for a couple of days and this restaurant was within walking distance from our hotel. We love PF Chang's in San Diego so we were hoping it was just as good. Fortunately it was actually better! The portions were large and our server (Todd) was so nice and helpful. We had the Orange Chicken and Chang's Spicy Chicken both excellent. We sat in a big booth that faced the patio which provided for great people watching.
(5)Emiko T.
If I could give 3.5 stars, that's what I'd give to be an "A-Ok, I'm sort of a fan." I have the same snobbish food sentiments as Sean B., and I have to admit that I was never planning to set foot in a P F Chang's, but ended up doing so. How we ended up there is another story to be undisclosed :) It wasn't that bad though. Ordered the sweet and sour chicken and the roasted eggplant. Forgot what kind of sauce the eggplant was smothered in, but it was really drenched. But for overall taste and quality, it's a step above a Panda Express, but with many more choices. The service was excellent however, and we had a sweet server who was attentive and fast. We didn't get dessert, but the cute little cups of cake looked pretty delicious. The food was far from memorable, but good in a pinch. So while I probably wouldn't come back, I also probably wouldn't kick and scream to stay out of a P F Chang's.
(3)G M.
Four of us had dinner in the Waikiki PF Changs on Christmas Day. It was very crowded but we had a great outdoor table for people watching. We started with chicken lettuce wraps, ribs and potstickers. They were all delicious and I wish we had stopped there!!! We went on to order the mongolian beef, spiced lamb, scallops, chicken with black bean sauce and two different types of fried rice. The lamb and mongolian beef weren't bad but the chicken and scallops had ZERO taste, the fried rice was greasy. Our waiter was nice but we had to keep asking for utensils or look for him to remove empty plates from the too small overcrowded table. We couldn't leave without having a slice of the great wall of chocolate and unlike the rest of the dinner it did not disappoint. We have eaten in the Ala Moana PF Changs and noticed the quality of the food and service go down over the years. Seems the Waikiki restaurant isn't any better and we wouldn't go back for anything other than the lettuce wraps and great wall of chocolate.
(2)Isis T.
Don't eat here. Ordered vegetarian Buddha's Feast with Brown Rice. Completely dry and tasteless. Despite informing them of a wheat allergy I found a piece of a half-chewed noodle in my rice. Gross! Did it fall there from someone else's plate? Disgusting! And the plates they brought the dessert out on were FILTHY. Have eaten at and liked other PF Changs before.
(1)A V.
You can't expect a chain restaurant in a "tourist trap" to live up to standards you've experienced through that chain elsewhere, but this is a place to pass up, unless you're faint from hunger. Even to save your life, avoid the pan-fried noodles (tasteless-AND-too-salty-syndrome) and also the I-can-cook-better-than-this crab wontons (when in LA, go to Iron Grill on Pico near Westwood for these). Walk across the street and have coffee gelato to keep yourself alive, observing the "life is uncertain, have dessert first" rule - eat dinner elsewhere.
(1)Todd T.
Had a free appetizer with check in offer. This was my first time to use a check in offer so didn't know what to do. I showed my waitress when I ordered and when I got the bill it was credited. This was for any appetizer I think so they take off the cheapest one you order. This is probably the last time I go to PF Chang. The food was so salty, we didn't finish anything. They validate parking so only $1/hr after first hour. Hopefully they work on the menu since they closing the Hokua location they will lose alot of the local customers.
(2)Danie R.
I know it's super corporate and a chain... But I love PF Changs. It has an amazing happy hour and the food is always spot on. Delicious. You can't deny how awesome that is.
(5)Holly Hanako S.
Food - 4 Stars Well, to start, my boyfriend and I chose to get a starter and then two of the entrees. The starter, the seared ahi tuna, came out quite quickly, probably about 5-10 minutes after we ordered. It consisted about 8 slices of seared tuna on a bed of spinach. Also, it came with the most amazing mustard vinaigrette. I am not a vegetable person, at all, but not only was the sauce good on the tuna, but I was actually able to eat all of the spinach and greens because of it. The sauce itself boosted this rating up half a star, it was that good. The tuna itself was pretty good, I am also not a super big fan of seared ahi, but my significant other enjoyed it, and the pieces were a good size so it was easy to eat with our given chopsticks. As for the crispy honey chicken and shrimp, they were also pretty good, as well as the portion sizes. They were both simply served on a plate, on a bed of "crispy rice sticks," which kind of conflicted with the chewy and gooey aspect of my shrimp. Neither my boyfriend nor I finished our entrees, him even less than me, though we did finish all of the starter dish. I only had a couple bites of the chicken, but from what I could tell, it was pretty easy to eat but a little on the dry side... but I am kind of picky when it comes to chicken. As for the shrimp, it was a lot moister and definitely the one I preferred out of the two. However, a lot of the shrimp were stuck together so it was a little more difficult to eat without getting a whole mass of shrimp clumped together in one bite. Overall, both of the dishes were "eh," pretty good. Service - 5 Stars Service wise, this was the best part of the restaurant. As soon as we walked in, we could tell they were pretty busy (as well as the fact that it was a Sunday night during prime dinner hour). However, when we walked up to the two hostesses, we were both greeted with smiles and then sent upstairs with a "thank you" with our section assignment. From there, we were again met with smiles until we were sat down at our table. Though they were kind of busy, throughout our dinner, our server, JoJo made sure to consistently check up on us. The only thing that showed the possible madness behind the closed doors was the fact that the appetizer came out way before the waitress even brought out our accompanying dishes. However, it was not a big deal since we just as easily ate off the appetizer plate. The thing that set this place apart and gave them the extra boost for the fifth star was when I asked for the manager. At once, I was asked why I wanted to see her, with details, since she was very busy at the time. After JoJo left, I realized why the manager was so busy: she was the main hostess for the second floor. The next time I saw JoJo, I told her that I understood that the manager was very busy and that it was not absolute necessary if she could not come over. However, she responded by saying that the manager would love to talk with me! A few minutes later, the manager, Stephanie, came over and I was able to ask her a few questions about the place. Though she wasn't able to answer all of them right away and had to come back, the fact that she made the time to come talk to me made the difference. It is moves like that that make the difference with the customer and lead to better impressions, such as was with me. Atmosphere Atmosphere Walk into a P. F. Chang's, and they are all pretty similar: the terra cotta warriors, the signature horse statues and the dim lighting. Though it all matched the concept well of "Asian influence," it just was not exciting. The best part of the atmosphere was that we got the balcony seating so we got some fresh air. Additionally, we were both a little surprised that the candles on each of the tables were real, adding a little bit of nice mood to the evening. The table spacing was good, the music was forgettable, the smells were of sweet and sour and similar Chinese sauce smells, and the temperature was a little chilly. However, though everything was appropriate for the concept, nothing stood out to me that was over the top interesting. Overall, it was all just pretty much average and what to be expected. Value Because I believe that service is the most important thing for a restaurant, besides food, I will give this restaurant an average of 4 stars for what we ended up paying for at the end of the night. On an end note, I did find their pricing for drinks pretty interesting. My boyfriend got a strawberry lemonade for $5, and it was so good (and, really, him so thirsty) that he got another one. Upon a final inspection of the bill, I realized that even though it was a simple drink, there were no free refills so his drink total at the end of the night for for his strawberry lemonades equaled more than my specialty cocktail. In the end, everything was okay, not a disappointing experience, but nothing that blew me out of the water. However, it certainly was better than UH dorm food!
(4)Tisha H.
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(2)Rose B.
I haven't dined in, I've only called for takeout, but with the food not tasting that great and the service that I got over the phone, I don't think I would ever want to dine in or eat anything from there again. No one wanted to cook on new years eve since we weren't doing much except for hanging out at home and my mom had a $100 gift certificate to PF Chang's from her job. so, we decided to order takeout from here. So I called in to make my order and the lady on the other line, Lisa, was a bitch! I don't know if her connection on the line was bad or if she just couldn't hear me, but she was being pretty rude about it. I was talking as loud as I could so she could hear me and instead of saying "I beg your pardon" or "I'm sorry ma'am I can't hear you", she kept repeating "I can't hear you!" in a rude tone. After I had got done ordering, I let her know that she could hold on for 2 hours before putting the order in for them to prepare because that's when I wanted to pick it up which was before dinner and she was rude once again, "WHAT?! 2 hours?!". I asked her if it was possible to order 2 hrs ahead and she said yes it was, but gave no explanation for her exaggeration on what time I wanted to pick it up. The service alone over the phone was so rude I can just imagine what it must be like dining in. The food really wasn't quite what I expected. With the restaurant being a popular and pricey chain, I expected a lot out of the food but it really wasn't that great. The crab wontons were crap, the salmon was dry, and the noodles and orange chicken had no taste. I would definitely pick Panda Express over PF Chang's any day. At least their service is much kinder for fast food and the food at Panda Express is cheaper and tasteful.
(2)David S.
The service was great.. Had the street noodles and they were excellent... The service was spot on ...
(4)Sushane P.
I absolutely love PF Changs. This past weekend my husband and I decided to go because I was craving their lo mein and orange chicken. We decided to go early because it's always packed at night. We were seated on the upper balcony, I am not sure of the waitresses name but she was the worse waitress ever. She paid attention to everyone else besides us. It took about 30 minutes for our appetizers to come out and we wouldnt have mind if she would have informed us that it will take a while. Each time we tried to ask her how much longer it will take, her back was facing us as if she positioned herself so she would not talk to us. If I didn't love the food we would have left. When the bill came.....No tip!
(3)Matthew F.
Pf Chang !! Pf Chang!! Pf Chang!! The food was off the Chang! I ate there a couple of nights ago and had a fantastic experience. Food was better then expected AND my server Shay was da bomb!! She was super nice, helpful and fun. Ask for Shay!! Great location, great menu and I never had to ask for another drink she anticipated everything. I love that. Try the orange chicken!!
(5)Gluten L.
I always love this chain because they have a delicious gluten free menu. This location is very busy and sometimes too noisy or crowded. The service and food is always good, though. Too bad they don't have the lava cake like most PF Chang's do, though.
(4)Craig M.
Went to this location on our way to another restaurant and noticed the great happy hour. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a very friendly and enthusiastic bartender named Sasha! We ordered a couple beers and the pork dumplings. Everything tasted great and talking to Sasha was a pleasure. We will definitely be back for happy hour at the bar.
(5)Juva G.
One of my favorite Happy Hours! From 2-5 during every day, they have great specials on food and drinks. It makes for a great stop off on my way back from getting sunburnt at the beach, or a great place to take visitors. I almost always order the chicken lettuce wraps, whether I'm by myself at the bar or with friends on the patio. They are delicious and filling, and oftentimes, it'll serve as a delicious mini-lunch for me. Tack on a few glasses of wine or beer, and I am all set! Not to mention, it's at the Royal Hawaiian shopping center, so it's easy to go do a little pre-lunch or post-lunch shopping.
(3)Neeraj E.
Average drinks, average food. Rice was clumpy and overcooked, sides weren't as tasty as they could have been and in general a bit of a dead ambience (surprising considering the location and time - Saturday night)
(3)Janine L.
Tough to get into. Loud and so darn busy - it was hard to enjoy the great food. We had a great waiter and the food was fabulous. No brainer!
(3)Tiffanie N.
Be careful heading to this downtown Waikiki spot. Looks phenomenal from the outside but things went south inside. Asked for a warm spot either inside or out because it was chilly and so they placed us outside near gas lamps. Nice and warm actually until they turned them off 15 minutes later. Next we ordered Mongolian beef and kung pao chicken; the Beef was AMAZING but they brought the chicken and forgot the sauce, bone dry. Lastly, the waitress was nice enough to remind me to sign the check as she handed me the bill. Let's just say her tip went down.... If I were you I would walk down to the cheesecake factory!
(3)Tara E.
What a great experience that I (we - my family) had here at this best location of P.F.Chang's. We came here for our last lunch of our 1 week vacation in Waikiki before departure the island heading back to LAX. As said, the location is best. We had outside seats so that we could enjoy the food while seeing visitors from all over the places walking along one of the main street Kalakaua. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated almost in no time. Our food was super delicious; fresh and not greasy. The prices were very reasonable and service was excellent. Recommend!!
(5)Gabriel T.
So I came here for the first time with a group of friends before going to an Art event (Peter Lik's Last Saturday) on a Saturday night. Lucky we came over at a right time because we when stopped in, there wasn't any line or anything so were able to get seated fairly quickly. We were served by our awesome waitress Caroline S. We got sat inside the restaurant on a nice round table with comfy seating. They also have outside table and seating areas as well as a bar. It was a hot Hawaiian evening and the food that were about to partake in was about to become even hotter (in a good way). I would say PF Chang's menu is Chinese/Asian/American influenced family style dining so again it is pretty good for groups. It was happy hour, so they had some appetizer and drink specials. For starters, we had the lettuce wraps which is da bomb for pupus especially if you have a group (easily satisfies a group of 4). Then we had the dumplings which were good too. Onto entrees, which we had the fried rice, honey shrimp, mushrooms, drop soup, and the spicy chicken. They were all very delicious. I think if we were to come back and dine in again, we concluded that I think our meal would have been balanced well with a side order or rice or something because all of the dishes were really flavory. For dessert, our awesome waitress Caronline S. suggested we got the banana spring rolls aka banana lumpia, once she said the keyword lumpia, it was already automatik! We ordered it right away. It comes in chopped up pieces of banana lumpia with a scoop ice cream which was pretty good as well. Too bad they don't have A/C in the restaurant but the Hawaiian kine A/C with the outside Waikiki Lewers St. action ambiance is nice too. It was a good meal to start off a nice night out in Waikiki. Again, shout outs to our awesome waitress Caronline S. for serving us. They were also another person that came around asking us how everything was (either supervisor or manager or something) so that was nice too. The staff and customer service is great. The prices are overall decent as well. P.S. Free appetizer when checking in chee!
(4)Julie A.
The best chinese food i have had, lots of flavour, our female server was a bit over the top and in your face
(4)Kelly W.
Honestly, I think this is the BEST PF Changs around! We made a reservation on open table and when we arrived, we were promptly seated. All the hostesses were super friendly as well as our server, Sara. We had a free appetizer when we checked in on Yelp so we ordered the chicken lettuce wrap, so fresh and tasty! Our entrees only got better, we ordered the combo lo mein - noodles were cooked perfectly along with crisp veggies and lots of shrimp, beef and chicken. And the mongolian beef which was super tender and savory! Loved every bite of this meal, will definitely return here.
(5)Kiki C.
No reason to come back. Food was ok but no big deal. Waitress was a little bitchy too. Save your money and go elsewhere!
(2)Jeff P.
Decent food was ok. Expected more for the area we were in. Same as any other pf changs
(3)Ramon B.
Awesome food super fast service! Louise was right on time for all my refills give him a raise lol
(5)Christine R.
Two Words: Happy Hour Served Everyday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm - it's definitely worth it! Every item on there HH menu is under $7 including alcohol. We came around 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon and were greeted by a friendly hostess. We got seated a very large comfy corner booth. The waiter came over to introduce herself and highlighted the happy hour specials for us. This what we ordered: Spring Rolls - 2pcs $3.00 The waitress told us to wrap the butter lettuce leaves around it and dip it in the sauce to try it. Definitely loved this method of eating it, the spring roll was perfect, golden brown crunchy. Pork Dumplings - 6pcs $4.00 My second favorite item of the HH menu. Nice crispy sear with a plump juicy filling. Our waitress blended some sauces together to make a dipping sauce for the dumplings which I loved. Crab Wontons - 6pcs $5.00 Served with a spicy plum sauce, I believe the filling was a mixture of cream cheese and crab. Not my favorite dish but it wasn't bad Seared Ahi Tuna - $7.00 Served with a spicy mustard and fresh mixed greens. Although they do use sushi grade tuna which did taste very fresh and cooked perfectly, I didn't love the seasoning they used on the tuna - I think it was 5 spice? Chang's Spare Ribs - 6pcs $7.00 Definitely my favorite of the HH line up! The bbq sauce on the ribs was perfectly sweet sticky and spicy and the ribs were so tender and fall off the bones. Those ribs alone were worth the trip to happy hour! My Husband also got a pint of Oktoberfest beer for just $4.00 which he really enjoyed Overall a great lunch for a steal of a price with a good variety! Our waitress was really good and service was excellent. Definitely come and check out there Happy Hour selection you won't be disappointed! FYI Don't forget to check in on your Yelp app to score a free appetizer!
(5)Ryan C.
I made reservations here tonight and requested a booth and told them my friend was in a electric wheelchair and when we got there for the reservation they sat us in a booth and then wouldn't let him keep the chair at the table told me how the moving outside then I suggested another table but wanted to do the same thing. the manager Kai only cared about taking a picture of the situation instead of fixing it and getting us a table. there was no room to fit anyone down there anyway. What else had to leave and go somewhere else because they force us not even to be able to sit down. this place is not handicap friendly.
(1)Mike B.
We were attracted to Happy hour specials .The food was excellent, sitting on the patio allowed us to watch interesting people. Egg rolls were affordable $4.00, and the draft beer is also a good bye. I would highly recommend you stop by if you're in the area...
(4)Jodi C.
Good atmosphere, food was delicious, but the welcoming "free postcard" was a little annoying. Easy way to make me feel bad and give in to buying a couple pictures. Service could have been a little better as well, but excellent food!
(3)Steven S.
I want to share our positive experience at P.F. Chang's in Honolulu. The food was good and the service excellent. Thanks to Stephanie for our appraiser. Enjoy.
(4)Dede C.
Fantastic job. Excellent service by Sasha and thanks to Jay, the manager for giving outstanding service as well. Loved the food. Bigger shrimp fried rice portion than texas pf chang. Yay! Wait was only 12 minutes or so. Worth The Wait. Thank you so much.
(5)Jessica-Nicole U.
I'm definitely a fan of this place. Why did I not go here any sooner? I've been to the one near J Salon. And that was pretty bomb. I just forgot what I ate there. Anyways, I had the lettuce wraps which were BOMB! The other entrees I had were amazing too. I haven't disliked ANYTHING I got here. Most the stuff I just don't remember. I just look around at everyone's plates around us, ask the waitor what it is and then order it. Perfect place for a date or nice sitting with the family to eat a great dinner. Prices are exceptionally reasonable given the great atmosphere and awesome food. It is two stories which is cool. We had our picture taken by a photographer and it's $15 per.
(4)Bargain B.
Happy hour drinks and appetisers on the ground floor are pretty awesome. Have been here a few times while in Waikiki on holiday, and it's pretty good value for money. The appetisers are a pretty good size (even for happy hour!), and you can definitely get caught ordering too much food - but in a good way! Good menu selections. Definitely a recommendation for anyone visiting Waikiki!
(5)Alejandra L.
Chase was awesome. Food was great. First time trying the sushi and it was really good
(5)Jenn M.
Always enjoyed PF Chang's in Cali. As for here in Hawaii it's just ok. Their Happy Hour menu has items they don't honor even though it's their mistake. Warning, the spring rolls are deep fried just like the egg rolls and have no flavor to them. I personally think if there is mistake on the menu you should still honor it if it is seen and ordered by a costumer. Instead they were quick to point out it was an old menu and swapped it before I could snap a picture. The funniest part was the menu was given to me by the manager. Service was fast as far as getting our food but the waitress could be a little more upbeat. It shows on the outside that she hates her job. Also being that most customers are dresses for summer, like shorts the chairs outside are not accommodated for that attire. They are so uncomfortable and cheaply made and hard to sit on. At least put a cushion on them. My only goal for this review is for management to see it and take the opportunity to better the experience of the customer base that in this instance happens to be world wide. Waikiki is tourists hub for worldly travelers.
(1)Ezra G.
My favorite restaurant ever! I come here once or 2x a month. Always get something new but one thing I never fail to get is the lettuce wraps. In California they've got salted caramel cake which is by far my favorite desert ever but they don't have it at the Hawaii location. It's alright because the service is always good, the food is always good, and their timing is good. The peach Bellini and banana spring rolls with ice cream is my faveeee. I highly recommend this place to people!
(5)Lisa W.
Great happy hour! $3-5 for listed items. Lettuce wraps not as good as the ones in the mainland. Long wait for the summer rolls...Service was good, food is like every PF Chang's Come here if you are looking for a chain and want to play it safe. Great patio seating though.
(3)Jenny C.
Good food, love the atmosphere.. friendly service!!! Can't wait to go back and gave the mushroom side dish again. Good portion, family style. Love love everything about this visit!!!
(5)Mark M.
Just what you expect from PF Changs. Longboard Longboard, ribs and shrimp... Can't go wrong..
(5)Joanna G.
They no longer serve the Changs Chicken Noodle soup, it was my favorite! :(
(2)Takashi H.
P.F. Chang's Honolulu location has excellent service and an expansive menu for fish. I was bummed about a few differences in the menu from the Beverly Hills location. Although I went there craving eggplant (none of their dishes currently have eggplant), I was able to enjoy a few appetizers. The staff was amenable to providing the hot sauces mixed at the table in the same way they do it in LA. That was a nice touch. Since the service was so accommodating, I would definitely return for pupus and drinks with friends in the near future.
(4)Daniel H.
Good location. Nice server. Food was massive and average.
(3)Theresa J.
Pretty good food, and good service. Location is nice as there's a lot of stuff in the area and parking is fairly decent. Recommend making a reservation as it can be fairly busy every once in awhile.
(3)Terry K.
Going away party with great service and great PF Chang food. Lettuce wraps of course,,dim sum of course, Asian salad, - ok I'm at a "Boo Fay" type party. And the food did not fail... This place is your typical PF Chang Restaurant but sheesh! They were busy! Waiting line of patrons waiting to dine from the moment I got there and still inline when I left. Hopefully, you can get a seat inside; patio dining on the 2nd floor or the outside on the 1st floor may get to be a bit humid or hot.... PF Chang's gave up the ward location and as such, the Waikiki location attracts both locals and.tourists alike. Royal Hawaiian center. good news? $1 parking with validation. I have to admit that Paul Fleming had a great idea when opening up this chain of pseudo Chinese restaurants.... And= if you "check in", Yelp gives you a free appetizer (I always choose the lettuce wrap).
(4)Pabs G.
I like PF Changs. Great food and reasonably priced. Service is excellent. Just wish it was not in Waikiki or I would go more often.
(4)Kimo K.
Change their happy hour again this time from five back to 6 o'clock but they've removed ribs from the menu and everything is more expensive the three dollar dumplings are now five lettuce wrap is seven dollars which is way pricey for four pieces of lettuce and some vegetarian I don't know what that was beer now $4 and still no sound on the TV at the bar ho-hum much better places to go and see the ocean for the same price. Girls are cute and sexy and good service with a smile and a bunny dip
(3)Elizabeth M.
There is $10 parking garage near by. My husband and I went on a Wednesday night and were immediately seated. We sat outside and loved it. We went to use the free appetizer but we got the pick two option on the menu so the waitress said she couldn't use it. Instead the manager stopped by and gave us our lo mein for free instead. The one thing I didn't like was that you couldn't substitute anything like wonton soup instead of egg drop, you couldn't get lo mein as a smaller size/side order. The sweet and sour was okay, we had the honey chicken as well which was pretty good. For our appetizer we got the crab wonton, it was also good. So far best Chinese food on the island that's a little similar to mainland food. For desert we got Ice cream that came with our combo but we upgraded to add a chocolate cake and it was huge for only $3 extra. I got a blue Hawaii for my drink and it was amazing. Overall good experience. A guy comes around and will take your picture and make you a post card for free and then offer of you want to purchase any of your photos.
(4)Gabrielle M.
Although my friends and I arrived 15 minutes early for a 6:00pm dinner reservation, we were seated right away! Very good customer service! The waiters were patient, and were always there when we needed them. Our food came right away, and we had an excellent time. The food was savory, especially the appetizers (lettuce wraps with chicken and peanut sauce) mm definitely a plus! Thank goodness there was rice because it helped balance the tone of the sweetness of the beef sauce for the beef broccoli. The almond and Cashew dish was also very delicious. I didn't have that many almonds (but then again I was sharing with five other people). We ordered family style which I think at any expensive restaurant is the best way to go!
(4)Jennifer S.
Server Karen, not great at checking back in at the table, after we ordered the next time we saw her was to clear our plates, a runner ran the food. Since she didn't check back it was difficult to tell her the food was cold. Steamed Dumplings good, but Cold. At least my fried rice tasted good for Breakfast the next morning, reheated, of course;)
(3)Vanessa M.
We had a less than perfect experience at PF Changs. I have eaten many times at other locations but it was my husband's first time ever. We ordered the lettuce wraps, they were good. Then we ordered off their new sushi menu...It didn't taste fresh it was pre-made ( which I am sure it was, since our waiter told us they ran out? of one of the rolls we originally ordered) . Anyway we love sushi and this stuff was reallly flavorless and tasted frozen?! We wont be back for the sushi.
(2)Veronica C.
PF Chang's for me was like the equivalent to my experience with Wokcano in LA last year - visited 3 times within only a matter of days because it was THAT good. Previously I'd never been a huge fan of ribs, but that has since changed since I ordered Chang's Spare Ribs (Wok-seared with Chang's barbeque sauce) each time I went, and subsequently in most establishments I have been since then if ribs are on the menu. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs our first time there - we spent less than $50 between two of us so we didn't think we were being greedy when we placed our order! So we had an entrée each from the Happy Hour menu, and for my main I ordered the small size cup of Hot and Sour soup and the ribs from the Starters/Small plates menu, while hubby ordered the noodles and another small starter. We ended up taking two containers of leftovers back with us because we couldn't finish it all. By our third visit I was much more sensible and aware of the portion sizes, plus I wanted to save room for dessert. So after enjoying Chang's Spare Ribs for the third and last time we ordered the Great Wall of Chocolate - shared between 6 of us, and that was us done for the night. Come to Perth please PF Chang's!
(5)Tom W.
We returned to P.F.Chang's after not eating there for many years. I would have to say it has improved. If you are expecting authentic Chinese cuisine this is NOT the place. However, it does serve the fairly standard American "Chinese" food. We ordered 3 dishes and I enjoyed 2 of them. The third dish, Singapore style noodles, was too salty and lacked the curry flavor that I am used to. The service was attentive and prompt. I would go back.
(3)L V.
late review since i came back from hawaii few days ago. but last minute dinner here was great. sit outside, people watch, get a couple drinks. ordered shots of grey goose pear (surprisingly good). for food we ordered the orange chicken with added crushed peppers and wonton soup without the chestnuts. that hit the spot! shoutout to our great waitress sasha!!! and another waiter who also checked up on us was toast. (hoping i didnt get that all wrong, eh).
(4)Steph J.
Ever since the location in Ward closed, I haven't been back to PF Chang's. I missed their lettuce wraps, which were still delicious but I don't know if I'm a fan of the Chinese fusion type of food. Don't get me wrong, the dishes were all good but when a place charges for hot tea, it's not a Chinese restaurant. But I guess it's a double edged sword because I enjoy their wall of chocolate dessert and you can't find THAT in a Chinese restaurant either. Touche.
(3)Megan L.
I love P.F. Changs! I usually come with a girlfriend for Happy Hour (daily 4-6pm) which offers awesome appetizer and drink specials. I seriously crave the Crispy Green Beans and Lettuce Wraps between visits. So, so good. With a tall "Aloha Kiss" with my order, it's truly a happy hour! When I come for happy hour, we usually sit outside and people watch. However, I recently came later in the evening with my husband and we sat inside. We had the same great service and delicious food. We ordered the Dinner for Two and stuffed ourselves and still had leftovers. Additional bonus, they played the best 80's music. I'm showing my age, obviously!
(5)Cathy P.
I'm having a hard time writing a review for this place. I mean let's face it, the food is good/decent. I haven't been to a PF Chang's in years and decided to give them a go here in Waikiki, mostly for my kid's to experience. We've walked by it a hundred times when here on vacation. You need a reservation or you will wait a very long time, the place is always packed. I'm assuming people come here because it's more affordable than most places in Waikiki or they have small children and need a place that's loud. We ordered the Orange Peel Chicken, Beef and Broccoli and Honey Walnut Shrimp which I've always loved...but there is now Honeydew Melon Balls in there? Why? Anyway, we also checked in on Yelp and got a free appetizer, we chose Crab Wontons. Our waiter was very friendly. It was a bit humid and uncomfortable sitting upstairs on the outside patio. They need some air movement up there. The food was decent, it's not really cooked to order food. They serve family style and it was fine. We left there full, it's just that these chain places are not really special, but I knew that going in. I was just wondering if they had evolved over the years, but I don't think so. It's just regular food. if you're looking for something authentic and outstanding, keep looking. Food was served quickly and with our reservation we were seated immediately.
(3)Jhonny C.
You can't go wrong here love everything about this place Never a long wait, staff always happy to see you , and be at their jobs.....Best kitchen in Waikiki hands down. ......
(5)Nikita K.
Fantastic PF changs, and better than the one next to San Francisco. They had very good service. We got the famous mushu lettuce wrap and the calamari for appetizers. Get the shrimp, they are all delicious. I liked the shanghai noodles a lot too. And the deep fried blueberry spring rolls were perfect. Overall, a great place to grab a bite. I heard there are really good deals during the happy hour too!
(5)Anita C.
Went for Xmas lunch and it was pretty jammin' in there. We waited about 10 minutes for a table and we were seated outside by Starbucks. Birds came around a few times looking for food which wasn't too bad bcs they weren't aggressive. If you don't like birds, ask for an inside table. They have a gluten free menu on the back of their menu of what dishes they can make or are gluten free - and I noticed that the prices are a little more expensive than the normal rates. It's appreciated since it's easier to figure out what I can eat when I'm dining out instead of having to scan the whole menu looking for the tiny "GF" symblom. We ordered the lettuce wrap, pepper steak and Singapore noodles. The lettuce wrap was pretty good, a little too much watercress for my taste and not enough chicken. The lettuce was freshly washed, clean and crisp. The pepper steak had way too much corn starch so the sauce was like jelly but it was pretty tasty. The noodles was a huge disappointment, there was hardly any curry sauce/flavor and the noodles needed to be cooked for a minute or so longer. I ate all the chicken and shrimp and left the noodles. We had an iDcard and we received the appetizer for free, score! $1 parking within the Royal Hawaiian parking lot if you get your ticket validated at the front desk and leave within 3 hours I believe. Overall it was good, especially since we saved over $12 on our meal with our iDcard.
(4)Jenny T.
Came here for lunch and took a while to get seated,water,order, and the food definitely took a long time. My server was really nice, but I didn't like how to took a while with everything. I didn't like how everybody was getting their food but my table and we was there before them. I had the kimchee fried rice it was okay not really a fan of kimchee. Then I had the lettuce wraps my favorite of all time and the Mongolian beef also! The ribs and the dynamite shrimp I wasn't a fan at all.
(2)Tracy S.
We arrived at 8pm...not much of a wait. our waitress sitter us right away. We luv this restaurant chain. It was disappointing to see that the menu wasn't the complete menu we're used to on the mainland...but we understand why...being in Hawai'i & all. I have a firm belief that a customer should get what they want in a restaurant after asking politely, willing to pay extra & the request was completely within reason. I'm very disappointed that I wasn't able to have the cilantro rice with my meal. It is ONLY served with the Mahi Mahi dish. In the states it comes with the lamb dish (not offered here, btw). I believe I would only have to pay an extra $2 or sometimes nothing extra. I find it lame that I couldn't have it tonight with my Spicy chicken dish. BOOOO! Luckly, our waitress is sweet & a diligent server. Our sweet & sour soup was great. The calamari was decent enough for not being the steak version. The Spicy chicken very bland & was NOT SPICY what so ever. I had to get chili sauce to give it some flavor. My husband's Magnolian beef was great. I will say the quality of the meat was super great. Mainly the reason for the 4th star was cause of our waitress.
(4)Sushama J.
Nice lettuce wraps. Delicious food with nice aroma. Nice ambience. We took a seat outside. I found it expensive though.
(4)Hannah P.
LOVE IT! Duh!! It's not authentic Chinese, but the whole world should already know this. It is, however, delicious and flavorful. I mean, I seriously get actual cravings for pf changs. I've tried almost everything on the menu. My favs are the seared ahi, the chicken noodle soup, the sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, wok charred beef, crispy green beans... Well I could go on and on. Service and management is always awesome.
(5)Francis D.
Service: we showed up on time for our reservations with a party of 9 to celebrate for a birthday. in a couple of minutes we were seated. The host and waitresses were very kind and courteous. Environment: i like the modern pop music being played in ceiling speakers, and dim lighting to set the mood. Food: Mongolian beef was very good. Shrimp and candied walnut had a little pleasant surprise with little melon balls, but was still very good. The roast duck was bust, it was tough and had no flavor. A Chinese restaurant, to me, is valued as to how good their duck is. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for their duck Overall: 4 out of 5 - good
(4)Jessica P.
We always visit PF Chang's on our visit to Waikiki. Not sure if we order the wrong dishes or we just have a hard time finding the right one. This time we went with the firecracker shrimp that were a little too spicy for me. It lacked any sweetness to them. The vegetables in coconut curry also lacked flavors and were not the best choice. See could be better. We never received dinner plates until half way through the meal when we requested them and the waitress realized that we were struggling eating in appetizer plates. They could definitely do much better on service as the bill took forever to arrive. Good ambiance but very crowded.
(3)Gabe H.
Unless you like your chicken under cooked, save your money and go to panda express.
(2)Kimberly M.
Great food! Order tempura green beans and seared ahi tuna as appetizer....the green beans were a very large portion but both were tasty! We ordered Mongolian beef and Kung POA chicken, once again both were good but the beef was amazing! Had the bandanna egg rolls.... Our server Louis was great! We were served white rice not the brown we order, he switched it with out us even asking! Absolutely a professional! OMG so delicious! First time at a P.F. Changs but will return for sure!
(5)Glenn G.
Despite this being an update, the rating remains the same. First they tried to sneak in souvenir glasses for an extra charge. Then they served chicken instead of the vegetarian dish I ordered. Finally they've discontinued providing paper towels in the restroom. Seems like a place desperate to cut costs and up-charge customers.
(1)Michu K.
Once in awhile- you just have to have PF Chang's.. There's something magical about those lettuce wraps! However- service tonight was a bit lacking.. Hostess (super friendly) sat us right away (whaaaat?!! - nice!!) then our server came by.. She was polite.. But we had to ask her for a refill on ice tea at the end of our dinner.. Meanwhile my water cup got refilled 3 times..but not by her. She pretty much left us alone after the food came out. Food quality was as usual super yummy but if only the service could step it up! Oh -thank you Yelp for the free appetizer! ;)
(3)Sara K.
Service was good- 6:30 walk-in on Thursday and were seated within 10 minutes, everyone the typical corporate-chain-friendly, food came when expected/as expected. But the food wasn't great. We knew it wouldn't be authentic or amazing, but we didn't know it would be so average. Dan Dan noodles weren't spicy at all and lacked depth of flavour. Kim Chi fried rice was good, but the accompanying sauce was baffling. Won't be back.
(2)Jennifer S.
There are much better Pan-Asian restaurants on the island, and with better prices. They're not hard to find in Honolulu! We had gift cards to spend, so we made a reservation here - it was nice that we could do that on a Friday night in Waikiki. The lettuce wraps are predictably tasty, but everything else leaves much to be desired. Garlic shrimp was too delicately-flavored, and the lemon chicken, with a nice crispy tempura-style coating and citrusy sauce, wasn't a very bold flavor, either. The food isn't BAD, it's just not GREAT. And entrees can run ~$18, which I feel is too spendy for what you get. Props, though, for a free appetizer just for checking in on the Yelp app! My dining partner ordered the top-shelf margarita, but couldn't detect any Grand Marnier in it (which is what makes a margarita, if you ask him). He mentioned this to our server, who demurred, saying that the bartender mixes everything together, rather than floating the GM on top, so the taste of it may have been diluted. She suggested she could bring a shot of GM to top off his drink. He agreed, and once he tasted it, he was certain it was originally left out. When we got our check, we had a $1 charge for a liqueur floater. We didn't quibble, because it was only a dollar, but come on. If there's even a chance your bartender may have left out an ingredient, and you offer to fix it, it's poor form to then charge us for it. We sat outside, but at the last table on the end next to the Starbucks patio. There is absolutely NO divider between the PF Changs tables and the Starbucks tables, so it felt like we were sharing our dining space with everybody sucking down their frappuccinos, which totally detracted from the experience. Too many missed marks here to recommend.
(2)Ella H.
I placed a phone order for the Chicken Chopped Salad. Kind of pricy for a salad, and my to go container didn't seem to have enough for that price. So I let the manager know, and she was very professional. She immediately took the salad and added more. Other staff were also friendly and made sure I was doing well, and had enough of everything else. Great customer service!
(5)Philip C.
Three of us dropped in for lunch and had a great meal. We started with lettuce wraps, then had small entrees. I had the garlic noodles which was garnished with cucumber slivers. The cucumber was welcome because the noodles were cooked with red pepper flakes. The noodles were thinner than I am accustomed to, but they worked. Our server was excellent, refilling our lemonade glasses without being asked. It was a good lunch
(4)Danielle G.
I had the greatest time at this restaurant! The food, atmosphere and people are AMAZING! Anderson was so friendly and welcoming. He treated us like ohana and we felt very comfortable. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)Anastasia A.
Great service! The manager and our waiter Zo checked on us several times to make sure our meal was going well. The shrimp with garlic sauce and the sweet and sour chicken were both amazing. The best part was that by checking in we got complimentary crispy green beans! They were delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. Great last night in Honolulu!
(5)Raymond H.
The worst food ever at PF Changs. Horrible menu unlike the mainland and by far worst service ever. So disappointing I was craving something familiar. Bald tall server is clueless and should not be in the business whatsoever. Food quality F Service F Cleanliness F Ambiance and Music F A trance club meets filthy chain restaurant in the middle of the pacific. Gross!
(1)Allison S.
I am used to having excellent food and service at PF Chang's in California. This PF Chang's was not only drowning in dirty birds all over the tables and chairs (and not being cleaned or disinfected I might add). The food was not good either, not what I expect from PF Chang's which is usually pretty delicious. Maybe just an off day but I couldn't get over the birds everywhere and no efforts to try and keep them away. That is just dirty!
(1)Lena R.
The Manager Stephanie was very helpful today with our Yelp coupon. She made us feel very welcomed on this holiday away from home. The food was good and our server did an awesome job!
(5)Matt C.
Not a fan. This is my second time here and it was as bad as the first time. It might just be me, but their food is not good and overpriced.
(2)Tessa M.
We opted to just have appetizers and was pleased from being to end. I started with the Ultimate Mai Tai...yum, them we moved to appetizers. .. yes! We had the chicken lettuce wraps and salt and pepper calamari. .. double yum. Orders the short ribs and fried rice... another yum. Finished off the evening with the Great Wall of Chocolate for dessert...absolutely delish. Our server Luis was pleasant and catered to us in a very professional manner. $$$ will spent for time with my family.
(5)Carly H.
7.6.13. Who knew that PF Chang's was such a hit with the tourists! This Waikiki atmosphere is def way different from it's former location over in the Ward area...and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. While the atmosphere is def geared towards family style I did not sense that it was genuine and honestly I was underimpressed by the service. Our waitress was not very personable and came off as passive aggressive. In the few times that she was attentive to our needs, she would refill our water over the food, and the condensation from her pitcher def dripped into our food...um, gross? There was also an employee going around asking if tables wanted their picture taken...I get it, it's a service for the tourists, but it made me feel more uncomfortable/unwelcome more than anything. This place is also very dim & can be somewhat loud depending on the crowd (which it seems like it always is)! Redeeming qualities: the food was good as usual, it was clean & there's a perk to checking in there--(1) Free Appetizer!! Will update later with a break down on food! Yelp 365 Challenge: #186/365
(3)R W.
Great happy hour for both food and drinks! The staff is friendly and the patio is a great spot to people watch.
(4)Kate S.
Went here twice throughout our 2 week stay in Waikiki. Have been to Hawaii twice before but never have eaten in P.F Chang's despite the full tables inside and the people waiting for a table outside. Service was great and food came quick, wait staff were nice too. The Lettuce wraps or 'Sang Choy Bow' is really nice and so too is the seared tuna- that was definitely a favourite. Ordered the Grilled Salmon for a main and the piece of fish was huge, the mushrooms were delicious and the sauce was spot on. Second time ordered the Mahi Mahi and the fish was cooked to perfection. Not a fan of rice so ordered a side of steamed Buddha's Feast and it was massive but delicious. Will be going back for sure
(3)Lorilynn L.
I called to make a reservation for 40 people and they wouldnt even help me, poor customer service, spsending my money elsewhere c'ya!
(1)Yelp L.
Overall, if you are looking for some American style(someone may also call it, fake) Chinese food, this is a pretty good place. I got a free appetizer (10$ value) after checking in on Yelp and ordered two main dishes. Quality of food is high. Taste much better than those in other fake Chinese food food restaurants like panda express. The service and environment are much better than most of the authentic Chinese food restaurants. However, if you are looking for authentic Chinese food, you will be disappointed (you can tell from the extremely low percentage of Asian customers). Most of the dishes here are invented in American and they are not even heard of in China.
(4)Anthony A.
I have to amend from my last post. I received a wonderfully apologetic message. My review was read and handled in a very quick manner. One of the owners took it very seriously and I really appreciate that.
(4)Ryan P.
This is not a one because they got the medical emergency team I needed for the Dairy Allergy that I have. The owner Edward argued with my spouse one because he said sorbet on the high end side has some cream. If this is true the local sorbet should have killed me from anaphylactic shock a few years ago. Sorbet does not have dairy in it ......theirs did and caused me to go into shock. DO NOT EAT AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES UNLESS YOU INTERROGATE THE SERVER ABOUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN ALL FOOD EVEN THE ONES THAT ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO HAVE WHAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO.
(2)Todd H.
Dinners Beware!!! of the $14.00 plastic cups. I would have given them less than one star if possible. I went there with my girlfriend, she order two strawberry lemonades, they brought them out in plastic cups. When I got my bill there was two charges for $14.00 each for the plastic cups. I was not told about the $14.00 dollar cups, it was not in the price on the menu, there where no signs that were easy to see about $14.00 cups. When I asked they said it was their policy to sell me $14.00 cups and refuse to take it off the bill. If you decide to eat there, make sure you tell them you don't want $14.00 plastic cups that you could buy for $1.00 anywhere else. The food was good though.
(1)Reid M.
At the bar, with my favorite bartenders Sasha and Wakana!
(5)Ursula G.
Good: music playing service outdoor area chicken lettuce wraps Bad: everything else! I don't know what possesed us to eat here, but our chicken dishes were bland and dry and I will never eat here again
(1)Christian G.
Wow. Yuck. We came here on the way to a concert and were definitely left with an impression. Just not a good one. The staff was fine, but the food was awful. DH got some chicken dish and I got a tofu dish. They were both crap. Rare is the occasion where DH won't finish his plate. We were shocked at the poor quality and that they were full of customers. Granted, it was a bunch of tourists and in Waikiki, but still. DH and I kept looking at each other and saying things like "I would get a better (and much cheaper) meal at Panda.". This was our first and last time in a P.F. Changs. The food was so ick that I didn't bother redeeming the free appetizer I got with my Yelp check-in.
(2)Irma Lizet H.
I love the chicken lettuce wraps. Their drinks are weak but still tasty. The Kung pao chicken was very good. The cucumbers are awesome. And the noodles are amazing. Very good food. Pass on the drinks, unless you want the souvenir cup :)
(5)Joseph S.
Great food and service at the bar from Victoria. Watched the World Series. Food was great! Fresh, and flavorful as usual. Super tasty! Local Kona beer was super fresh, cold and delicious. I've been to three different locations, and they all have been consistently great. I'd definitely revisit the next time I'm in Waikiki.
(5)Anna Chi H.
Good was either too salty or too sweet, don't waste your money here, the only thing we are out of our 8 dishes we order, was the lettuce wrap.
(1)Matthew H.
A pretty good location for P.F. Changs. I come here fairly often and the staff are friendly. They have outdoor seating on two floors so you can enjoy the nice Hawaiian weather and tiki torches! Something to be aware of; they do get quite busy being right in Waikiki so there is often a wait if you have more than two people. If you have only two people the bar is a good option too. A few dishes to try: PF Changs Spare Ribs Lettuce Wraps Crispy Honey Chicken If you happen to visit during the Spam Festival they have a Spam version of the lettuce wraps that you have to try as well! One more thing, I just want to say thank you to the management at this location because I have seen a big improvement in the quality of the food and service since I started coming here last year. Good work and I'm looking forward to being back again soon!
(4)Martha S.
Over priced. Over hyped and over cooked. The Mongolian beef had so many green onions on it you couldn't even see the beef. Maybe that was a good thing because the few pieces they serve you are crunchy like beef jerky. So very disappointed. If you're thinking of eating here keep on walking. I haven't even mentioned how poor the service was. Our waiter was polite but never checked on us once until he dropped the the bill at our table with out anything to sign it with
(1)Christopher P.
My favorite sit down Chinese restaurant. If you haven't been here, get here! Highly recommend Lettuce Wraps and Szechuan Beef.
(5)Jay T.
Located in the heart of Waikiki. PF Chang's, like every restaurant in Waikiki is busy, and with it being in a tourist location, it is also expensive. Ambiance is good; they have available in and outside settings. Their greets are pleasant and nice while the servers try to be as courteous, it can be a little challenging being so busy. Although they get pretty reasonable tips just because it'll automatically dictate how much customers should tip on the bill. Food. Food is okay. Other than their wraps, I would like to compare their food to the frozen Chinese boxed food available in the grocery store. Nothing special about their food, in addition with it being overpriced. I do not recommend this place; for a real "tourist" experience, try the Sicilian place next door or something else that's not common in your state, or country!
(2)Raquel B.
Two words: Lettuce Wraps. This is must get here and what is even more phenomenal than that? FREE lettuce wraps! That's right, with a check-in here you get one free appetizer! So why not use it for the most delicious one they offer? Ok now that I am done sounding like a commercial, let me just say this is such a great place to go eat at. Along with fantastic service, yummy drinks, delicious lettuce wraps and finger licking entrees (we got the orange chicken with white rice and the ginger chicken with brown rice) and dessert, there is no doubt why this place has such great reviews. You also get a free cup when you order a drink! This place has a great view too. When we sat at the booth we were overlooking the Waikiki torches. It is a great date night restaurant!
(5)Edward W.
Great location! If you have ever been to another Changs the service and food is exactly the same. Dan Dan noodles are my favorite and they took the shrimp in lobster sauce off the menu here. Our family really likes the food. Asian fusion and one can eat healthy here.
(5)Maria G.
Love the food ., our waitress seems to have an eye rolling problem when she saw us with kids! I'm sorry and a bad attitude because I cancel a bottle of water on my menu ! Next time be nicer , the good thing you are not in my local city so I won't have to see your shitty rolling eyes again ! Until never
(1)Michelle I.
We had: Egg rolls - good. Wish it was plum or sweet and sour dipping sauce rather than honey mustard, although it was good too) Appetizer ribs (free w Yelp check-in) (yummy) Virgin piña colada (yummy) Beef fried rice (was ok. Lacking in Asian flavor and beef) Crispy honey chicken (was hoping for crispy, a little bland) Beef and broccoli (yummy) Staff was very friendly and attentive.
(3)Michele E.
Caution to all take-out orders. Please check your food before heading out of the restaurant. I didn't and was very disappointed when I got home. The sichuan asparagus was shriveled and un-chewable. It was like the really old dried up asparagus you sometimes see in the market. I have always loved their food but now that they no longer have their other location I don't eat their often. So, to hit the spot I opted for take-out. Very disappointing.
(1)Lelee R.
The food was great, BUT here's why I'm giving this P.F. Chang's 3 stars. I have a food allergy. I can't help it. When I saw that this P.F. Chang's had sushi I was really looking forward to trying it. I asked the waitress if they could leave the avocado out since I have a severe allergy to it. She said that the sushi couldn't be modified in any way. The sushi chef, Grant Kawasaki, demanded P.F. Chang's to not modify his sushi in any way for any reason. Um, sir, I have a food allergy. I can't help it. It's like you're punishing me by not allowing me to try your sushi. This is how you piss off customers + also lose business + also make them dislike you. I can understand if someone wanted to change this for that bc they don't like such + such, but I legit can't have avocado. And all of his rolls have avocado on them. And the next annoying thing: there's a drink that you can order + keep the cup, so that's what I did. The cup came very dirty + dusty on the lid (so I had to wipe it off myself), and the straw was also chipped. My hubs assured me that when we left they'd surely give us a brand new one + not the one I drink out of. Nope. Waitress came at the end + asked, "Do you want to take this cup home?" I told her how it came so she gave me a brand new one. How did you not see how dirty the lid was + that the straw was chipped?? Why would I pay for a broken, dirty cup? I'm more pissed about the allergy thing. That's just frustrating + not fair.
(3)Joe S.
The day was Black Friday. The time was noon. The location was Waikiki Beach. The customers were my wife and I. Background: We spent the night in Waikiki although we are "loco moco's" and don't need to... however, a "stacation" (stay vacation to us locals) was in need because I'd been locked-up at home for months since my wife went to Japan for family business... anyway,... It was Black Friday and we decided to chance the traffic and crowds and venture on foot to the restaurant. Action: We found the front of the restaurant to be welcoming and-open aired. We were met by the manager and she, along with the hostess, escorted us to the bar. It was clean and easy to locate, partake in the environment. The waitress "Jenny" was SUPER!!! She is tops in the Oahu customer service business for bars and restaurants... She was friendly (super friendly) from the start and carried on throughout our time there. I sincerely didn't want to leave. Why leave a Super place (food, drink, and people) when you can only expect to find standard or substandard service elsewhere in Waikiki Beach? We ordered a Beer and an Ice Tea. It was served promptly and COLD. That's honestly something to consider when drinking in Waikiki... Jenny has a personality that is bubbly and cheerful, happy and glee, and last to say, someone you desire to have a drink poured by. She is that wonderful... We had the Crispy Fried Green Beans as the appetizer and it was, as Jenny said it would be... STUPENDOUS!! I have never had such an awesome beer snack in ages since my trip to Japan. The beans were, YES, crispy and added a little salt to the batter, made them with the dipping sauce... outrageously good! Epilog: I honestly MUST say that the service from the Manager (whose name I failed to ascertain) and the bartender Jenny were unparalleled. My wife and I, were so very much pleasantly surprised to find this kind of service within the Waikiki area of tourism. CHEERS to the staff and management of P.F. Chang's Waikiki Beach. You deserved the Kudos... Cheers mates!!!
(5)Aaron Koichi C.
We had Malik as our server tonight and he was awesome with his suggestions. He definitely was attentive to his customers. We were seated by a sweet hostess immediately. Drink order, water, or acknowledgment that we were seated took roughly 8 minutes. Dan Dan noodles presentation was not followed through, server had to apologize. Food delivered swiftly. Taste a little to sweet. Overall a great experience. Ambiance and eye candy spectacular!!!!!
(3)Elisa G.
Food was great. Had an appetiser of ribs that were YUMMMMMMM. The sauce was so tasty. Definitely would order again. Also had kung pao chicken and kim chee fried rice. Serve of rice was HUGE. Easily could feed 6. Service was decent, but experience was hindered by some guy taking pictures and harassing you to purchase them.
(3)Leslie S.
New manager has made some really poor changes. The great choices of beer - gone! Ribs no longer on the happy hour menu! Scallop dish gone off the regular menu. Service super slow! The patio empty ... I see the Waikiki location going the way of the Ward location...GONE! How sad! New manager Kai a little cocky!
(2)Ceara K.
Ate here on the Fourth of July & room our reservation for 10 at 6:30, we didn't get seated until 6:50. There's also no way to take your stroller upstairs & not really anywhere to leave it downstairs. So be cautious of that mamas! Restaurant is actually really nice, inside is nice & cool. Don't know about outside. It could seem a little dark to everyone else, but it's not that bad. Service was average, nothin spectacular. But the food was surprisingly good... I was actually really shocked because I didn't know PF changs has such a large variety & the taste to go with it. Crab wontons - AMAZING Ginger chicken with broccoli - AMAZING Shrimp fried rice - AMAZING Dynamite & honey shrimp - AMAZING Honey chicken was decent as well Other people in my party really enjoyed the Mongolian beef & beef broccoli as well. I will say DO NOT order the veggie lettuce wraps. It tasted like dog food. Chicken lettuce wraps were not bad! Overall prices were moderate & were worth it! I'll for sure be back for that ginger chicken!!!
(4)Mauro V.
Kelsey, our server, was extremely attentive and professional. She made our dining experience at PF Chang's in Waikiki great!
(5)Kelli S.
I think I've only been to this Waikiki P.F. Chang's once--for lunch during the week--but it was a pleasant experience, since it was a normal weekday and the eatery wasn't too crowded. I went to the other P.F. Chang's location before (close to Tango's Café in the Ward area), but never to this Waikiki restaurant prior to this visit ... just because I try to avoid Waiks, if possible. But this P.F. Chang's wasn't too hard to find because it was close to my beloved Cheesecake Factory, if I remember correctly. There's a lot to choose from on the menu, but the BF and I chose the "P.F. Chang's For Two" option--though it seemed pricy--because you basically get a full-course meal, and a good amount of menu items are available to choose from. I was SUPER stuffed after the lunch--this is probably a better dinner option--but I did enjoy everything we ordered. Here's what we got, as well as items I want to try in the future: "Garlic Prawns": This limited-time only dish features prawns gently cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce accompanied with a pickled pepper slaw. I would probably skip the slaw, but those garlicky prawns sound absolutely delicious. "Kim Chee Fried Rice": I like fried rice better than regular rice, and though I'm not the hugest fan of kim chee, this savory concoction sounds intriguing. It includes pork fried rice seasoned with sweet and spicy kochujang sauce and locally made kim chee topped with two over-easy eggs. I would probably ask about the spiciness level of this dish before ordering it--since I can't handle super spicy--but I wouldn't mind trying this medley, since it does include pork and I love anything that's topped with over-easy eggs. "Dynamite Shrimp": This crispy shrimp comes tossed with a zesty sauce. Again, I would probably ask about the spiciness level before ordering it, but this is one entrée that I wouldn't mind trying. The "P.F. Chang's for Two" meal comes with a cup of soup, one starter, two entrees and one dessert. It's a pretty good deal for what you pay for (lots of deals include EITHER an appetizer or dessert, but with this one, you get both). Cup of soup: I went with the "Egg Drop Soup," which featured a velvety broth with julienne carrots and green onions. Though I didn't finish all of my soup, I did like the light yet flavorful broth. Starters: We went with the "Chang's Lettuce Wraps," which is the eatery's signature app. It includes wok-seared chicken, mushrooms, green onions and water chestnuts served over crispy rice sticks with cool, crisp lettuce cups. I'm not a fan of green onions or water chestnuts, but I put those dislikes aside to try this app. It really was refreshing and tasty, and I really did like the chunks of chicken. I'd definitely order this appetizer again, but next time, I want to try the "Crab Wontons," "Dynamite Shrimp" or "Spring Rolls," which are crispy, Vietnamese-style rolls served with Bibb lettuce leaves for wrapping, cilantro and sweet chili sauce. I'm such a sucker for spring rolls, and I look forward to trying the version at P.F. Chang's one day. "Crispy Honey Chicken": I got this for my entrée--the BF decided to order something else and just have a taste of my entrée, since I am the pickier of us two--and I'd definitely order it again because I loved the flavor. It features lightly battered chicken that's served in a sweet, flavorful sauce over a bed of crispy rice sticks. You can even opt for "Crispy Honey Shrimp" that's lightly battered and tossed in a flavorful sauce. If I were craving shrimp, I would get the shrimp option, but I loved the tender pieces of chicken that were sufficiently coated in that sweet, honey glaze. "Ginger Chicken with Broccoli": The BF decided on this entrée, which included sliced chicken breast tossed with ginger and green onions and served in a ring of steamed broccoli. If you like ginger, you're sure to like this entrée. I tried a bit of the chicken, and I did enjoy its flavor (I like ginger, but not super strong ginger, so this entrée was okay). The BF really enjoyed this dish because it was a good mix of proteins and veggies (broccoli is one of his favorite vegetables). Dessert: For our dessert option, the BF wanted to try the "Banana Spring Rolls," which included six warm, crispy bites with coconut-pineapple ice cream and was drizzled with caramel and vanilla sauces. I was hesitant at first because I don't like coconut OR pineapple flavors--and I'm not the hugest fan of bananas, too--but since the fruits came fried in that crispy, spring roll exterior, that made it more appealing. I have to admit, this is a unique dessert that IS worth trying, if you like all of its components. I had one of the spring rolls just to taste, but the BF ended up eating most of the dessert. The ice cream flavor was light, but I knew I wouldn't like it just because it featured two flavors I already wasn't a fan of. I did, however, enjoy the sweet taste and crunchy texture of the banana spring rolls.
(4)Annalei A.
Had a great lunch here. Food was amazing! We ordered egg drop soup, chicken lettuce wrap, sweet and sour pork and ginger chicken with broccoli. All were great! Our server seemed to be new because we asked about the yelp check in free appetizer coupon and he didn't know what to do. So he called the manager over. We didn't mind it though. The food won us over. Will definitely be back again!
(5)Ashley N.
Came here for a late night dinner. It was a bit of a wait but no big deal. The bar was open, and the hostesses were friendly. We started with the Dynamite Shrimp which was very flavorful. & yes, there was quite a kick to it. I like spicy food and it was delicious. I enjoyed it and would recommend it if you like shrimp and spiciness. I got the Chang's Chicken Noodle Soup as my dinner and it was very large. I am glad I did not order any more. This is great for sharing if you want. The noodles are choppy and I liked that. It was not messy and I could easily scoop it on to the spoon. I am not a fan of the shitake mushrooms, but I did not bother to eat it. I also did not think the cherry tomatoes belonged but overall the dish was nice and flavorful! I would get it again and recommend it if you are in the mood for soup. The other dish was the VIP Duck. Another good dish to share. Duck was good and juicy. We took the rest for left overs and it was still good! The flat bread was a bit stale, but it must just have been an off night. Drinks were also good & worth getting! Their presentations are well done. Amy, our waitress, was great! Quick to respond and friendly overall. Sending some California love =) Also, manager was very nice. We used some coupons, and they quickly caught a mistake before allowing us to leave. Therefore, service was great and adds to the experience.
(4)Wayne T.
Today me and my gf came here to have a late valentines dinner, and surprisingly it was a great experience! We came just in time for happy hour, so that made our dinner even better! Appetizers were awesome, and funny part is we got so full from the appetizers that we didn't even finish our main orders. Price is moderate, but adds up as you order more. But great taste, service was on key, and can't wait to go again. 5 stars for sure
(5)Chad Y.
You have to go to P.F. Chang's knowing that you are not going to have the most authentic Chinese experience. It's just in the name and the food inevitably is Chinese-inspired. However, what they lack in authenticity, they make up for in good service that you would not get from your neighborhood spot with lots of MSG. Friend and I stopped by for happy hour snacks and drinks while we caught up. While the crab won tons, the Chang's spare ribs, and the dumplings are nothing to sneer at, the Chicken Lettuce Wraps are what you go there for. It ultimately creates the impression that you are eating something healthy with the chicken and lettuce, but the flavors pop with the oyster sauce bringing it all together. Prices are a little high, but you should come to expect that in Waikiki. Yet, for a resort-based chain establishment, the drinks are generous and well poured. Service is great. Our waiter was attentive and helpful while not overwhelming us by intruding. Water glasses didn't go empty and our snacks arrived in a well timed execution so that we could properly enjoy it all. Get a table outside if the weather is nice, however if you prefer something more temperature controlled, stay indoors. Be sure to make a reservation if you are going during a peak time, however the wait isn't generally long. Also, get your parking ticket validated, it helps go a long way when parking is what it is in Waikiki.
(4)Jamie H.
I always love going to P.F. Chang's, tried the sushi this time and it was really good. Only downside to it was that you could taste that it was cold and could tell it had been in a refrigerator all day and then sliced and served to us after we ordered it. It was still good though, we had an amazing waiter that kept our drinks full and came over only a few times when it was necessary to check on us. The food was amazing as always! We will be back for sure!!
(5)Kathryn P.
Good dinner tonight with great service! Missed seeing the check in! Wine was cold and the crispy honey chicken was delicious. Don't forget to get the pineapple coconut ice cream. That's the best part!
(5)Nani G.
The lighting is very low and there was constant movement from the crowds looking forward to their selections. There is a constant mid level roar from people talking mixed with the music. I had the Happy Hour menu which has an extremely limited selection of items. I ordered the Dynamite Chicken, Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Egg Rolls. Unfortunately, my egg rolls never made it to the table, but everything else was delicious. The Dynamite Chicken had a smooth bite to it, I just wish it had been a tad bit crispier. The Lettuce Wraps had a nice crunch. I left with a happy tummy. My waitress was really sweet and made this a pleasant experience.
(3)Vince B.
I've walked past PF Chang's 100 times and it is always busy. I've also had 100 people tell me they didn't like it because it wasn't "really" Chinese food. I've also read 100 reviews where customers were very happy. Venue: Waikiki location at the Lewers St. end of the Royal Hawaiian Center. It faces Lewers street and has an upstairs and down stairs dining area and indoor and outdoor dining area. There are pros and cons to dining out doors. Just be aware. You know there can be birds, wind, heat, noise and humidity out of doors. On the other hand it can be great outdoors when the weather is so nice. Sit indoors if you are not sure. Casual and busy atmosphere that is good for adults and families. Food: Yeah, this is not a hardcore authentic Chinese Restaurant. They are not trying to be. Lots of people seem to love the food and I think there really is something for everybody. Wraps: My friend's wife is doing the Weight Watcher's Points. The Chicken Wrap on the appetizer menu has the points calculated and she wanted a light dinner that was healthy and within her point count for the week. Chicken wraps are good! They seem to be a really popular item. Being vegetarian I was looking for a healthy light dinner that had no meat. The Tofu Wrap seemed to fit the bill. It was really good too. It's diced seasoned tofu that is wok fried and ready to wrap up in lettuce. It's good. I also got the wok cooked mushroom side dish. That made for a filling nutritious meal. My friend got the fried rice. He ate half for a light dinner and took half home for breakfast the next day. So we didn't get anything expensive or fancy but what we did have was quite good. Service: Pleasant and efficient for such a busy high volume operation. Vegetarian: I give them credit for being vegetarian friendly. I liked PF Chang's and I'll go back for sure. Parking: Validated in the Royal Hawaiian Center Garage. Minimal charge but more if you stay over 3 hrs. Pay at a machine before you go back to your car to exit.
(4)Rebecka A.
Just like the Chinese buffets back in Minnesota! ^_^ Entrees come with a choice of white or brown rice which is nice. We had the sesame chicken and shrimp with candied walnuts. Good pieces of veggies with the chicken, and nice flavors. Very cool that the shrimp and walnuts dish had honeydew melon balls in it! The sauce was very good. #100in2015 (#15)
(3)Sadie P.
Boyfriend was hangry so we came in because it was he closest thing while walking. Glad we did. He isn't hangry anymore. Justin was awesome. Fast service and he was very friendly and knowledgable. I don't come to Waikiki often but if I did, I would be back.
(5)Sherylynn S.
What can I say? I am still supporting local restaurants, but because of a long day of hungover and watching sunset.. Yardhouse across the street were pretty crowded so why not PF Chang where we can just relax and enjoy our meal. The meals look really good and plenty of leftover for us to bring home. Also, when I checked in, we got a good deal with a free appetizer so make sure you check in !! :)
(4)Vicki-Juliana S.
I am a regular customer at PF Changs in St Kiuis where I live. Never have I been treated as rudely as I was at PF Changs in Waikiki Beach. Chase was our waiter he completely ignored us, he was NOT that busy either because he literally stood over by the register area doing absolutely nothing but talking to a co-worker. He didn't offer to refill our drink, Soda or our Water. It was like he was angry I ordered water instead of running up a big bar bill. The table next to us that we're all drinking certainly had his attention. This is very rude and frustrating. He NEVER once asked how our meals were. We had to wait a very long time to get our bill. The girls at the Hostess stand didn't even ask if there was a problem when I asked if they had a comment card. It's like they really don't care at all how your expired cd was at their restaurant. I would NOT recommend this location of this chain restaurant at all.
(1)Ray L.
Go for their happy hour. 1/2 price drinks and the pupus are $6 - $7 each. We usually eat dinner with all the pupus.
(4)Mina M.
I AM IN LOVE with their seared Ahi. It's bias, yes, but I feel like I could order two before I even start on my main course...... Yeah. And you know, I think I will the next time I'm there! As a chain, their special tends to change with the seasons/holidays. I find that with PF Changs their foods tend to be more flavorful as compared to other chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden or Red Lobster. So, with my 2 cents about the chain aside the Waikiki PF Changs has wonderful service and staff. It's usually just me and my husband so getting a table never takes more than 15 mins. The bartenders are consistent and fast. The areas are always clean and easy to navigate around. They also give kama'aina discounts!
(5)Dave J.
What is this P F Chang's... haha All I know is they have the best Lettuce Wraps, not even sure what else is on the menu. Always the go to place when looking for a quick bite to eat.. The Waikiki location surprisingly had no wait, was able to get in with outside seating. Waitress was friendly. Of course I had the lettuce wraps and was served promptly. I have noticed over the years that the portion size of the lettuce wraps have gotten smaller and smaller. I enjoyed when they use to make the lettuce wrap sauce at the table but no longer do that.. I still give them 5 stars.
(5)Diana F.
Always great service and they make my shrimp and lobster sauce every time even though they discontinued it. Great place!
(5)Chad R.
Had a very nice lunch today. Looking for a simple, quality meal at a place that is consistent. PF Changs in Waikiki didn't disappoint. The chicken wraps were exactly what I wanted and they were great. The egg rolls were decent as well although I don't think I would get them again. The highlight was the service. They were between shifts and a little short handed so Stephanie the host took her first table. Pleasant, knowledgable and efficient are all signs of a future server if she is looking to make that career move. Great lunch and great job!!
(4)Vikéndios N.
My first experience at this chain (in the now closed Ward location) was just mediocre, so I decided to give them a second chance. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the first level of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, this is currently Hawaii's only location. It's a pretty big restaurant at 2 levels, and also offers outdoor seating with a view of a side street. FOOD: Salt & pepper calamari - Strips only, no tentacles (boo!) with ramekins of salt & pepper and sweet chili on the side. Pretty crispy and not overly oily. We opted for this because we got a free appetizer by checking in on Yelp (thanks eh!) Lo mein - I opted for chicken. The noodles were stir fried perfect and the dish had a nice subtle flavor. Very mainstream and nothing special. This was the only item on the menu that wooed me, unfortunately. Pricey at $15 for the simple ingredients. Kalbi jim - My friend's choice. 3 huge chunks of meat sitting on dinosaur-like sized bones. This dish was disappointing. The meat was a bit rubbery but did have an okay kalbi taste. There was nothing else on the platter except for a sprinkling of green onions. So visually boring and lifeless. Not worth $25. Pepper steak - My other friend's choice. The stir fry of tender meat, red & green peppers, and onions done in a dark brown sauce was tasty, slightly sweet and salty. SERVICE: The reception at the host stand wasn't welcoming at all. Received no welcome, no smile, just a stare. Nice. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night - odd in bustling Waikiki, and something that would never happen at Cheesecake Factory down the road. This should've been our first sign on the quality of this place. Our table top was clean, but the seats dirty with food crumbs and oil spots. I went to the bar and grabbed some napkins to wipe them up. Our female server noticed and was apologetic and offered to clean up which was nice. The floor was also littered with food crumbs. Come on people!? Over all, our server was good - friendly, professional and pretty attentive. OVERALL: Very mainstream, over-priced food, with average service. I'm glad I gave them another try and my final decision has been made about this place.
(2)Tanya A.
Happy hour menu is de-lish and there are $6 and $7 options. Orange peel shrimp is da bomb. As are the sushi selections. And Kimberly's Blueberry Mojitos are the best drink ever invented. Best bar staff in the state! Ideal location, easy CHEAP parking in building and the restaurant validates.
(5)Lisa Marie M.
I was craving some Asian Fusion, and my friend had never been here, so we decided to go. It was a sunny Saturday and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was super. He was friendly and quick and genuinely a cool guy. We ordered drinks, and vegetarian lettuce wraps to start. They were awesome! So awesome that I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, and while good- i did prefer the veggie ones that had yummy tofu in them. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. They too were excellent, but if you are looking to share- you only get 3. I had to say this was a better experience then my last time here, and thus gets the 5 stars for both service, and food.
(5)Alexander G.
Last month I went to Yelpaplooza at Hawaiian Brian's. One of the highlights of the huge shindig was the bartenders provided by P.F. Chang's Waikiki. They were hilarious and very attentive. For following the restaurant on Instagram, my guest and I were given two $10 gift cards to try the Waikiki location. Yet another place that I passed by without thought, it was finally an excuse to go. This review is about two trips, both were worth 5 stars! Our first visit we were seated in a big cozy booth inside, but with a view of Waikiki Beachwalk outside. The tiki torches were burning and the sounds of laughing people filled the air. We were still in time for happy hour, so we had some Kirin while enjoying our Waikiki sushi roll. We stuck with one entree- Sichuan beef and a side of their spicy asparagus. The sushi was super fresh and presented beautifully. The entree was enough for two. That evening was not busy, so there was no wait for a table and the service was great. Our great dining experience prompted us to go again, sans gift certificates. It surpassed expectations! We used call ahead seating, which was extremely helpful as the restaurant was bustling. We were promptly seated on the lanai with yet another nice view to people watch. The sky was dark with ominous rain clouds that never came. It was a perfect evening! Our server Melissa was friendly, efficient, and always was ready for whatever we needed. We had two entrees this time: mongolian beef and kung pao chicken. We also ordered the asparagus yet again. This restaurant has a generous check-in offer of a free appetizer! We tried the dynamite shrimp! I was impressed with the buffalo-style sauce and pretty rice noodle garnish. The best part of the evening was when the manager came to verify the check-in offer. It was Jay, the same friendly bartender from Yelpapalooza! He sat and talked with us a while, telling us about the restaurant, talking about local beer, and reminiscing about the party. He is proud of his restaurant, the staff, and food. He extended us the 'ohana discount, which was as generous as it was kind. Making me feel like 'ohana will always get me to come back. For tourists or locals that want to feel like a tourist for an evening, this a great place to enjoy delicious dinner and watch Waikiki walk by!
(5)Lillian H.
I love this restaurant. I go during happy hour with husband whenever we stay at the Waikiki Joy Hotel. It's our place! And we order a mess of appetizers. Our table is over flowing with amazing appetizers. Dynamite Shrimp and Crab Wonton. Spare Ribs and the tempura green beans. All of the appetizers are super discounted during happy hour and we top it all of with a bowl of Egg Drop Soup and a plate of Pork Fried Rice.. And we probably don't even spend 50 bucks!! My favorite place on Waikiki to eat. Bar none.
(5)Leah M.
The service was fantastic and the food was good. Great prices during happy hour. A bit pricey but the food was tasty.
(4)Nick H.
"Consistent Chinese food without the risk of needing Pepto" - while that isn't the slogan for PF Chang's, it certainly could be. I have a love hate relationship with PF Chang's - I love the lettuce wraps and consistency in food, ambiance and service, but hate the fact that I feel like a sellout for eating Chinese food at a chain restaurant. If someone told me some amazing story of the restaurant founder immigrating from China and building up an establishment that makes his family and nation proud - I may feel differently - but as it stands now I imagine the chain being headquartered somewhere in Lubbock, Texas. (The only reason I picked Texas is because I recently discovered that Texas Roadhouse was headquartered in Indiana, so something must be from Texas!) All that being said, PF Chang's does deliver. Beyond their lettuce wraps and unlimited white or brown rice, I've never had a dish that wasn't enjoyable. Go here for good food when you crave Chinese but aren't feeling the adventurous spirit to find a hole in the wall that may be the best food you've ever eaten OR could be made using processes that haven't been approved since the 1976 food health workbook.
(3)Wes J.
Everything was above average but nothing was over the top. Really enjoyed our sweet and sour chicken, crispy honey shrimp and crab wontons. Kids enjoyed the Keiki size portions of their meals and they came with free drinks and ice cream and for a fairly decent price. Service was good to, we had a waitress in training that did a good job. She was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We got out of of there with our bank account only $83 lighter! Mahalo for a nice experience. Maybe ditch the picture taking guy, the pressure to spend money on a picture shouldn't be part of your dining experience. At the least have him ask before motioning to us to gather close for a picture...... Not everyone is a tourist.
(4)Nicholas R.
Hearing so much about the great food and reading the reviews, we decided to make reservations for dinner at P.F. Chang's and enjoy the experience for ourselves. We arrived early, checked in and were promptly seated. Our waitress Jessica greeted us immediately with a friendly smile and positive attitude. The few questions we had were answered well, and assisted us in our menu selection. We ordered the SEARED AHI TUNA, EGG DROP SOUP (Bowl), GARLIC PRAWNS, ASIAN MARINATED NEW YORK STRIP and MANGO SORBET for desert. For drinks we had ICED TEA and CHANG'S MARGARITA (Strawberry). Everything was carefully prepared and tasted excellent. What really impressed us the most was the consistent effort Jessica made to ensure our experience was a pleasant one. She was always on cue with tending to our needs, making sure the dishes were to our satisfaction, and noticing when we needed our drinks refilled. And this speaks for the entire P.F. Chang's team from the Assistant General Manager Cheryl, who seated us when we arrived, assisted us with "checking-in" with yelp for a free appetizer, and making sure our food was of the highest quality possible to the servers who brought out the food! They are all very focused and sincere in making your dining experience comfortable and relaxing while serving some incredible dishes. Well done!
(5)DJ M.
Sigh. This place has changed. First of all, skip the apps. Everything is double fried in fried-ness and served with haste. Burned and over oiled crispy crap on a plate. LoMein noodles were edible but I'll add that the actual noodles are not the traditional "lo-Mein thick noodles... They were more like ramen. It's pretty much McDonald's with a Bar. I don't know how many more corners can be cut before this place lets you microwave your own dinner.
(2)Julie M.
Seated quickly and got our food very quickly. Good food and nice service. Had some spicy chicken, honey shrimp & Mongolian beef. Also appreciated the gift from Yelp of a free appetizer!
(5)Little D.
PF CHANG @2201 KALAKAUA AVE. Only one time Happy Hour review. Happy Hour menu selections are small but great deal. We had Lettuce Wraps, Dumplings, Dynamite Shrimp and Chicken, regular Ahi plate. Happy Hour drinks. We ordered way too much. Service was great. Price was good. Tasted good. I will order Lettuce Wraps and Dynamite Shrimps again next time. My GF complained that their HH menu selection became smaller. I went to Ward PFC a few times before closing, but don't remember their menu. I remember Ward PFC had sticky tables, but this one felt clean. I am happy.
(4)Cherisse E.
As an Asian, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to admit that I love PF Changs food? I grew up eating some gnarly authentic Chinese in Monterey Park, Chinatown and where ever they have a good hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in L.A..... so I know PF Changs is not REAL Chinese, but I still love it. Don't tell my parents. But here is why they are only getting 4 stars. We went there about a year ago and this actually happened: Me: Hi, can I see an allergy menu? I have a child with a severe food allergy to peanuts, soy and eggs. Guy: Oh yes, there is a gluten free menu on the back page. Me: That's great but he's not allergic to gluten. I need an allergy menu or a list of ingredients? Or maybe some suggestions? Guy: Oh, I see. Well how about the fried rice? The keiki always love the fried rice. Me: That sounds great! What is in the fried rice? Guy: It has rice with scrambled eggs, peas, soy sauce... Me: Wait! He can't have eggs or soy. Guy: But it's on the gluten free menu. See? (points at menu). Me: ........ *speechless... with a dumbfounded look on my face* Guy: Or he can try the Teriyaki Chicken? Or anything on this gluten free menu should be safe for him. Me: *tilts head and sorta squints my eyes and stares hard at the guy trying to figure out if he is joking....* He wasn't joking. I had to speak with the chef. We ordered plain white rice and he cooked a steak with just salt and pepper. No teriyaki sauce. Used a clean pan and utensils... so no cross contamination of allergens. Awesome. It was pretty darn delicious... I took a bite to make sure I didn't taste soy. Finally, I could sit back and enjoy my favorite authentic Chinese meal.... Lettuce Wraps!!!!
(4)Cecilè C.
Traditional PF Chang's but one thing stuck out in my mind after dining. This has to be the most friendliest PF Chang's I've ever been to. The staff was awesome, and again, there was not one frown in the building. I definitely will eat prior to leaving, the barista knows how to make a drink, and keeps them coming. Food was hot, fresh, and tasty. Can't go wrong at this PF Chang's. Staff - A+
(4)Bruno S.
Thanks Yelp for the free appetizer! If you've been to one PF Changs it doesn't change much here. This restaurant is big and there is plenty of seating especially upstairs. Their happy hour Mai Thais were only $6 and strong! Waiter was Great and really made our experience positive and memorable. Moreso than the food. The kids meal included free ice cream for the kids (the coconut Flavor was very good). Probably will not come back for a family dinner. There are just so many choices especially Asian food here in Hawaii that this place just... Meh
(3)Michael F.
My wife and I were craving some Asian food and we stopped in to have lunch here. We ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, chang's spicy chicken and Singapore street noodles. The food was great and our server paid close attention to us. She provided 5 star service. Would recommend this place for a nice lunch.
(4)Edgar H.
had a great time great service a bit slow but being valentines it was great. Good food loved it. gotta have more.
(5)Carla L.
The service was execellent, and the food was served really fast everything was delicious, i had a great time they give me free coconut icecream for birthday ;)
(5)Charlie Y.
Foods are very very bad terrible Black hot & sour soup, never ever spend your money & time here
(1)Joey F.
Walked in last minute and was seated within 10 minutes. Came with 2 children under 13yrs old. We did not know what to expect. We ordered pork dumplings and the mahalo sushi roll as appetizers. For our entrees we ordered chicken lo mien, pepper steak and walnut shrimp. Our entrees came out before our appetizers, but that was ok with us. All our entrees was tasty and we cleaned our plates. The kids loved it! Service was great! Food came out quickly. We will definitely eat here again!
(4)K M.
Haven't been into this location in quite a while but they offer some nice happy hour pupus. So after a busy Saturday doing errands, my husband and I stopped for a bite and a beer before heading home. Sat at the bar eating and pleasantly chatting with the bartender, everything was going great until I asked what was going on with our last dish that hadn't come out. The bartender responded that I'd never ordered that. Maybe she didn't hear me but when my husband said that was the first thing I'd ordered, instead of an I'm sorry, I must have missed that our anything equivalent, she argued, repeating that I never said that. After a minute or two, she grudgingly said if we still want the dish, she'd put the order in at the happy hour price. And then didn't speak to us for quite a while. She eventually became friendly again just before we were finishing. No way to treat a customer.
(2)Mia M.
Bad Chinese fast food served on a nice dish. Panda Express tastes better than this place.
(1)Steve S.
It's Xmas eve. We are hungry and PF is nearby, so why not? Something is different at this particular PF Changs. The service was really spot on from the hostess to the waitress to the general manager who all seem to care about the dining experience. But it's all about the food. I should mention two foods I never eat: my mother steak( always burnt, come on, mom) and tofu. I skew towards a vegetarian diet, but refuse to eat that mushy, tasteless jelly like stuff. Imagine my surprise to discover that tofu was the main ingredient in the veggie lettuce wraps They bake the tofu so it's crunchy unlike its normal awful state. Try it. They are incredibly tasty. For the main, I had the salmon grilled to perfection with some Asian spices. I washed it down with a 21 ounce Hawaiian Lager brewed close by.....really smooth As I said this PF is different than the mainland. Perhaps the menu is more varied for the Japanese as well as American visitors. Perhaps it is just better managed by people who care more I bet it's both.....great experience
(5)Angela-Keegan M.
Alright, so after another go at the bistro I was pleasantly surprised. Let's begin! Service: Spot on thanks to our (trainee) Sarah. For being new, she can hang with the best of them. She assisted us in finding the Chang's For Two menu and made excellent suggestions on draft beers as well. Knowledgeable and friendly, she also made sure to check up on us frequently. Drinks: Served in chilled glasses and brought out in quick succession. Happy hour prices were excellent for domestic drafts. Though, I'd prefer to see some more pilsners on tap for those of us who prefer it on the lighter side. Food: Appetizers were all excellently seasoned, cooked and had fantastic presentation. (Forgive my photos of the dumplings. I was so hungry, I placed them on my plate, compromising the platter display.) The fried pork dumplings were fantastic. The spring rolls were fresh, and well worth the short wait. Hot and sour soup, courtesy of the combo menu, was the best I've had in a long time. Entrées: The crispy chicken was hot and fresh and received very positive feedback from my wife. I chose the wok charred beef, which I was highly impressed with. It was very well seasoned. With the chili paste, the flavors blended together for an excellent crescendo, both rich and spicy. Both highly recommended. The chicken fried rice for the kids (well, it's fried rice. Not much to it.) Received positive feedback from the little ones. Dessert: The banana spring rolls are served with a side of pineapple coconut ice cream and about 4 fresh strawberries with drizzled caramel. The fresh, fried spring rolls along with the ice cream were fantastic. Easily enough for two and plenty in quantity if you're feeling a bit more peckish than usual. Ambiance: My only beef. Arriving at about 1600, the atmosphere is what you'd come to expect from a bistro. It's low lit, with music that isn't overtly loud to compliment the smooth feel. Candles were brought out at about 1630 in order to further compliment the scene. However, at 1700, music went up considerably. I assume that this is an effort to feel more pub-like. Perhaps I'm old school, but I'll wag my finger here. You're a bistro, Chang's, not a sports bar. I'd let it slide were there a few more flat screens here and there... but, I digress. *Not a deal breaker. Overall: Chang's service and food is excellent, if you're feeling a calmer dining experience, I'd suggest going prior to 1700 (5 p.m.) That being my only beef, I'd recommend them and will be dining with them again. 4.7 out of five on my personal scoring chart.
(5)Dennis H.
They sure do know how to do happy hour in Hawaii!! Very convenient and walkable location if you are staying in the Waikiki Beach area. The happy hour starts at noon and runs to 5pm. I highly recommend the seared ahi tuna, salt & pepper calamari, fried shrimp dumplings. Wash it down with a Kona Longboard :)
(4)Sherrill H.
Service was okay.. .... Waitress did not mention the 10-15% discount for kamaainas.... (She knew we were locals.) and if you check in on yelp you get a free appetizer fyi. Food was not freshly made.
(1)Dee B.
Ate a late lunch here. We got in on the early appetizer special. We had two and they were very good. My husband and I both enjoyed our meals and drinks. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. Overall it was a great experience. The location has an outdoor patio which we also enjoyed.
(4)Corey D.
Disappointment. I've been to numerous Changs, this one was bad. Somehow i ordered lettuce wraps and honey shrimp. My friend ordered the bananas dessert as their meal. well....they got their banana dessert...twenty minutes later I got my honey shrimp, and 15 minutes later the lettuce wraps. Waited 1.5 hours and it wasn't busy. Talked to waitress and the manager. No discount, but they gave me the same order to go, even though I told them that I was heading to the airport. All good I guess, the guy at national car rental was happy for the 'tip' of honey shrimp and rice. Double the price of any other PF Changs I've ever been to.
(2)Anna S.
We came in just us girls for a light lunch on this past Thursday and had such a lovely time that I had to create an account to leave a review! Our waitress, Jessica, was such a laugh! She was obviously very busy with her other tables, but easily made time to chat with us about life in Hawaii and gave us excellent recommendations on how to make the most of our trip. We wanted to pack her in our suitcases and take her back home with us! There was never a dirty dish left on our table more than a minute and she made sure we never went thirsty. The pork dumplings were beautiful, as well! Can't wait to come back in for dinner
(5)Robert P.
The chicken lettuce wrap is great! Mongolian beef is prepared perfect and delicious!!! My wife and I dine at PFCHANGS at least once every other month here in Waikiki and we're never disappointed with service or food.
(5)Emily G.
A great experience.. Service was awesome ask for Garrett. He provided excellent service and was quick to get us everything we asked for. Will come back in the future!!
(4)Corinne E.
While the service was great - our waiter was on top of things and gave great service, I just didn't enjoy the food...and I guess it's just not my tastebud's liking... but I am sure they are for a lot of others! I tried the kid's chow mein and it tasted like it was tossed in a wok with some oil and my son didn't even finish his. They gave a huge portion of ice cream which shocked us though... huge! Part of the kid's meal. Maybe it was also the fact that my husband is vegan and so I opted to just go along and ate what he could eat so maybe the dishes would have had a better flavor to my liking... not sure... the ma po tofu was much spicier than I expected. I like spicy, but again, the flavor was just okay... the spring rolls were free! Thank goodness because I didn't care for them that much either. If you check-in with your Yelp app you get a free appetizer with two entrees. I know others probably like the food here, it's just not my kind of Chinese...
(2)Shyenne S.
Mongolian beef, lettuce wraps and Great Wall of chocolate! On top of that our server was super nice! We made reservations and because of traffic we arrived 15 minutes late but still were seated upon arrival. Thank you PF Changs for an amazing valentines day!
(5)Admired Drunk V.
came here on a Friday night because everything else was booked. This place was also booked but since it's a pretty big restaurant they managed to find us a table. Great view from the second floor. The food was petty good and the service was great. I would definitely come back.
(4)Nicole B.
Decent food and very friendly waitstaff. Lovely outdoor bar area.
(3)Ashly M.
Walnut chicken with melon balls and melon sauce was delish! Fried green beans were delish and the aloha kiss was delish! Great waitress and said it was a ten minute wait but the buzzer went off before we even sat to wait! :) 5pm on a Monday afternoon! Good food & Great service! The waitress suggested two drinks which my friend & I got and they were very yummy! Love the presentation!
(5)Dave D.
The food is tasty. However we had an unfortunate experience in that they put food on the table that wasn't ours and then later took it away to who knows where. Not good or acceptable practice. We told the waiter who didn't know what to do so he ignored it. No we didn't spit in it but who knows what someone else might do, ergo not an OK practice.
(1)Toby F.
So we just had lunch here and the service was ok, food was ok and the kicker was we didn't get offered the Kamaaina rate. The server new we lived here as well as we didn't get offered the free app. If you check in on Yelp. Feeling a little bummed on the whole experience.
(1)Alexander K.
I went here during my travels in Hawaii but here's another review.. I went here when it was around 7 or 8pm at night while my family and I were walking around Waikiki area and then we ate at this restaurant for dinner and boy it was super packed but luckily, we were able to grab a seat but took a long time while we waited almost past 15 min. The food was great and so yeah a fair four star for great service
(4)Dale K.
Music so loud in dining area, slow service way too dark lighting and seat right by the kitchen. Never again
(1)Jody S.
I miss PF Changs at Ward. It was definitely one of my more fave haunts. I am a HUGE fan of their veggie lettuce wraps, kung pao scallops and crab wontons--YUMMERS! So when they closed shop, I was totally bummed.And as much as I LOVED this place, I mean would I ever make the trek into Waikiki for this delicious haunt...mmmm, if I gotta be honest with myself (and honesty is the best policy!), I have to admit I probably wouldn't. However, on a recent girl's night out, we decided to visit PF Changs in Waikiki. I was SOOOO excited! I was jonesing for some lettuce wraps and was eager to enjoy all my old time favorites that I truly missed. The place was definitely bumping with visitors and locals alike. We were seated upstairs in a large oversized booth, perfect for us 3 lovely ladies. :) Our waitress was knowledgeable and a mixologist herself, so she concocted some really awesome drinks for us to get the party started! I checked in on yelp and while they discontinued their free lettuce wrap check-in, (BOO!), they did offer a free appetizer with 2 entrée choices (okay, not the GREATEST offer but still good!). So we took advantage of it and ordered Dan-dan noodles with chicken, kung pao scallops and of course the FREE lettuce wraps. Us ladies were definitely in piggy heaven status! The food came out timely, the dishes extremely tasty and filling and I was completely satisfied, full and a happy little camper. While I am not one for dining in Waikiki, it was definitely worth it and need to make more of a habit of getting over there and enjoying.
(5)Jaime C.
Great vibe and good food. Crispy honey shrimp wasn't crispy but still had a great taste.
(4)Masis A.
Food was delicious. I got the Asian marinated NY strip, delicious. Also got lo mein and dynamite shrimp. Also very tastey. Filled up both me and wifey. Wifey happy = me happy.
(5)Laura R.
The service was good. Our waiter tried to be a dick at one point because I said the water tasted weird but when I returned his idiocy with just as much sass, he laughed therefore making it more funny than rude. The food was delicious but it's a chain restaurant, nothing impressive.
(4)Jonathan H.
Their Chinese aims to please. Ready to charm you and put your hunger at ease. Great atmosphere and great set up, it's worth the parking so come on up!
(5)Princess Katrina A.
Garett was an amazing server! Super sweet and very attentive to our needs. Even apologized for things that were not his fault, like the noisy children at the corner booth shouting and screaming. Other than that, our evening was very enjoyable. We had reservations at 7pm on a Tuesday night and it was still quite busy but we got there right on time. Quick service, excellent food, and an overall great experience. Definitely enjoy visiting a familiar restaurant that I enjoyed all the time in San Diego. We will be coming back again.
(5)Gunnz B.
On vacation in Hawaii!! PF Changs!! Chicken Lettuce Wraps!! Steamed Snapper!! Cute Waitress Named Cassie!! She Had Great Attention to Detail!! Her service was A+!! Will Recommend & Return!!!
(5)Sarah C.
First of all, this location is twice as expensive as the ones on the Mainland. The music is horrible and also played way to loudly. Finally, the service is terrible. Pick another spot in Waikiki or find a nice Chinese restaurant elsewhere in Honolulu. It pains me to give a negative review because I love the PF Changs in California. I guess they haven't quite figure it out over here.
(2)E C.
We've been to many P.F Changs in many different locations, and this one was one of the better ones. We had reservations for Sunday night and were seated promptly on arrival. Our server, Cara, was attentive, friendly, and overall excellent. Food came out quickly and was delicious. We ordered the same things we always order at PF Changs and this location made them better than others! They were very good at accommodating those with peanut allergies. Excellent choice in Waikiki.
(4)Olzhas U.
Wide range of Asian food: chicken, seafood, beef and noodles. Tried Singapore street noodles and Sweet&Sour chicken, both were good! Free refill for your lemonade! Love their appetizers!
(5)Dave E.
Incredible service, wonderfully fresh food. Kera was our server, she really went above and beyond and made the evening very special.
(5)Daniel R.
Great location and view of Beach Walk. The lettuce wraps are the bomb!
(4)Jamie B.
Mmmmmm....Americanized Chinese food...this is as good as it gets right here in the middle of Waikiki...LOL (totally joking around here)...actually, this place is one of only a few that I can get my crab Rangoon fix, which I love, since many of the Chinese restaurants here don't have them. They are not authentic. Oh well...anyways, we had their awesome crab Rangoon, egg drop soup, sweet and sour chicken, and honey chicken. Huge, family style servings, and oh so yummy! We set a reservation and were sat promptly, and service was great. They do a good job for a chain restaurant in the middle of busy Waikiki.
(5)Jason W.
Great happy hour specials. I have tried this on many occasions and have liked everything I have eaten except for the Dynamite Shrimp. That was pretty horrible and makes this a 4 star experience as opposed to a 5 star. The place itself has a cool vibe with a staff that is friendly and helpful in all of my experiences. Its a great area to people watch as the throngs are usually walking about in their thongs or flops or oh yeah, duh, Im born and raised here, their slippahs! Go check it out and enjoy!
(4)Gabe S.
Food cold - rice came separate 10 minutes later. You need to ask for soy sauce separate. Staff is untrained and extremely rude from top to bottom. Do not waste your money here as this is far from the PF Chang standard.
(1)Rebecca B.
Worst dining experience in Oahu. I ordered the soup. Waitress spilled soup and didn't replace it. Used to it coming with a few crispy noodles. Waitress (seemed inexperienced) informed us that this PF Changs is a franchise and that if I wanted noodles with my soup it would be a $5 additional fee. Are you kidding me?!! That would have made my cup of soup over $15. Food was average. Service horrible. Wasn't done drinking my water and it was removed. They seemed like they wanted us to move on so they could turn the table. Not enjoyable at all. Go elsewhere.
(1)Chelle A.
Eating in waikiki can get pricey. Great place for happy hour 4-6PM can get a lot for your money.
(5)Marianne P.
Went here for my wedding anniversary dinner & i loved it! Usually the tourists like to sit outside while dining so it gets a bit crowded. We decided to sit inside the restaurant & the service & atmosphere was great! This photographer comes around and takes a picture as a souvenier with a "Roy's" picture folder... Thought it was a complimentary thing and almost took it home haha. Picture was $15...
(5)Jeff C.
Over priced for the unauthentic taste of the food. The orange chicken was very bland and tasted like it just had some bbq sauce w orange peels fried. Bbq ribs wasn't even warm when served. And again just tasted like some off the counter bbq sauce. Nothing special. Only thing that tasted good was the chicken lettuce wraps. We got the dinner for two with two drinks and it all came out to over $100. And didn't even eat most of it. Not very authentic chinese food at all. Will go back to eating at the hole in the walls for $10-20pp. Thank you very much.
(2)Rick W.
Good service, good food and good value. We were there for appetizers earlier this week. The appetizers are heavily discounted. It is a great way to try it out. Tonight we had a group of 10 for dinner. They sat us on time, took the orders quickly and correctly. Drinks and food flowed seamlessly and the restaurant was full. The dumplings are good. The ladies liked the lettuce wraps. All of the dishes were well presented and tasted as expected. The duck was quite good. Dinner, drinks and tip was $90 a couple. All 10 of us came away happy. 2 visits and 2 successes. Try it.
(4)Turana K.
been here before with my husband and we liked there noodle soup, so yesterday I decided to spend a day by myself and have a lunch there, I wanted to try something new so I ordered 3 dishes, hot and sour soup, ahi tuna, and bomb shrimps +Lanekai lemonade. so lemonade tasted like a toilet water it was disgusting, the waitress came very fast with all my orders, soup was so salty and seemed being no fresh, the ahi tuna with salad tasted like it has been kept in the fridge for 1 week, salad and cucumbers were definitely not fresh, the only thing I liked about this restaurant is the waitress she was very friendly. I am extremely disappointed with the food, I felt that they were trying to get read of the old stuff from there fridge by selling it to the clients, definitely won't recommend this place.
(1)Rhi S.
I love PF Changs!! The current check in offer is 20% off the entire bill. My fiancee's friends took us out (so nice of them ^__^) and we ordered a bunch of stuff: wok beef, noodles w/ veges, spicy chicken (not sure if that's what it was called) etc... The food was all so good! The restaurant was so lively and busy. Everything was really clean and the ambiance was enjoyable. Since everything is family style, I wish the tables were a little bigger. :/ We had a little difficulty fitting out food on the table. Heh. Something that bothered me was that our waiter kept butting into our conversation. (-____-) I know he was probably just trying to be friendly, but still, when you're cleaning up the table next to us and you're getting into what we're talking about, it gets a little.. awkward.. He was nice though, so don't get me wrong. This was my first time at the Waikiki location and I loved it just as much, if not more than the Ward one. :)
(4)Sean S.
Chinese fusion. Got to eat the lettuce wraps & spare ribs. The happy hour appetizers are all good and best deal around. Always a good experience.
(5)Joe V.
If you can get past the heat (very little AC), crowds and the noise it was a good dining experience.
(3)Jonathan C.
Wanted to treat my family out to dinner (group of 11) this PF Changs does NOT accommodate to groups larger than 6.. Why the F would I want a family dinner with my family sitting at separate tables?! Ridiculous and absurd.. Is it hard to push 2 tables together?! Apparently in Honolulu it is.
(1)Mike D.
So let's start with I know I am in Waikiki and expect to pay a little more...but really, that much more? Ok so now I am paying more, I expect the same portion size, really? That much smaller than the mainland?.. Ok so now I am paying more and getting less so I would expect the food to be hot, really barely warm food from a wok, how does that happen? Ok so I am paying more, getting less and eating less than warm food so the service must be spectacular for this place... Not!!!! Stay away and try some place local because this is a rip off....
(1)Andrea H.
Lunch and happy hour specials are totally worth it. Great food and drinks for bargain prices.
(5)Dan M.
Walked up to a crowded hostess stand for our 8PM reservation and we were immediately seated at a nice open air table on the second floor. A few cocktails later we enjoyed two delicious appetizers, chicken lettuce wraps and crab wontons. There were three of us together so we decided to order three en-trays to share. The Spicy chicken, Sweet Sour Chicken, and Mongolian beef was timed perfectly, served hot, and tasted delicious.
(5)Gi G.
This location offers a lot of items that the mainland does not. Love the openness of the restaurant to the outside. Our server was super nice and even gave us a warrior card 10% discount even though they don't participate I the program like the do on the mainland.
(5)terri b.
Great service beautiful restaurant. Happy hour from 4 to 7 PM half off some appetizers and entrées. Great bargain for those on the on a budget. We asked for a table outside and we were so surprised we got one. And, We we were EvEN more surprised by the ferrel pigeons we were everywhere
(4)Leland D.
After hearing some promising reviews of the chain, decided to give it a shot... The wait was excessive (25 minutes) for the uneven cuisine. The egg rolls were a pleasant surprise- crispy and light! For the entree, I ordered the Mongolian beef- which was the biggest disappointment in a long time. While the beef was cooked nicely, the sauce was sugar sweet with no spice or character... Just excessively sweet! I have had microwaveable food that was better- and much more reasonably priced!
(2)Shannon S.
The service here was amazing. Very friendly hostesses and servers. Everybody seemed like they love their jobs. The only parts I didn't love were the pigeons and the VIP duck we ordered. It was rubbery. BUT the amazing service and all the other food we had was perfect. Crispy honey shrimp, dumplings, chicken lettuce wraps, street noodles, and Mongolian beef were all to die for. And the Great Wall of chocolate with coconut icecream,,, HEAVEN!!!!!
(5)Chelsea H.
I haven't visited PF Changs since I was in high school and they were located in the Hokua, so my boyfriend and I decided to pay the Waikiki location a visit last Saturday night. We were seated on the upstairs level and were greeted right away. I got an Asian Pear Mojito and the bf got a beer. The mojito was good. Not much different from other places I have tried it but it was satisfying. We weren't sure what to order but our server, Quang, made some good suggestions like the chicken lettuce wraps and garlic noodles. We also ordered sweet & sour pork, crispy honey shrimp, and sesame chicken. We definitely over-ordered but we got dessert anyway, which was the banana spring rolls. Overall, the food wasn't absolutely mind blowing but I wasn't expecting that. Our tummys were satisfied but the service made the experience better-- we definitely enjoyed ourselves because of that. Haven't visited for happy hour, so maybe that will be our next visit.
(4)Alphonso N.
My wife has tried to get me to go to this place for years. While in Hawaii on our honeymoon, I finally tried it. Delicious. Great staff here. Nice location. We went a couple of times. Everyone is so friendly.
(4)Emma T.
We went twice as it was a fun place with tasty food. It is not true Chinese food but it is its own version and a very good version it is. It reminded us of when Chinese food became popular in England and of bake at home meals Marks and Spencer sells. On our first visit we arrived during happy hour. I had a couple of pomegranate margarita, rather good it was. Husband enjoyed a couple of happy hour beers. We also had the lettuce cups and pork dumplings, both night and they were good. Miss Muffin discovered a new love of lettuce cups. Mains, over the two visits we enjoyed- sweet and sour chicken (very retro), beef with broccoli , pepper steak and orange peel chicken. My only gripe would be, as others have said, the kids meal being served on silly small plates. Also, there were no vegetables in the stir fried rice or noodle kids meals. it should be something that is opted out of, not presumed kids don't want them.
(3)Sunshine C.
Great outdoor patio I definitely enjoyed the Experience in my previous trip to Hawaii, very different than the PFChangs close to home. The nice warm hawaiian breeze accompanied by a refreshing blue hawaiian Cocktail and delicious lettuce wraps all led up to a wonderful night and Experience. The waiters were all very friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back on my next trip to Oahu!
(5)Julie S.
Our server Justin was awesome. Food service was fast and 'PF Chang' style delicious. Only thing that could be improved at this location is the wait times. We were told 15 min and ended up waiting over 45minutes. Oh and they forgot the fortune cookies at the end! Was kinda looking forward to them :-/
(4)Brendan J.
Went here with high expectations. The salt and pepper calamari was beautiful, but spring rolls left a lot to be desired. I found that the service lacked, mistakes were made with the food we were given. (Given 2 entrees). The salt an pepper prawns for a main was also delicious, melted in your mouth, wasn't greasy and left a great after taste. The pepper steak wasn't the ideal choice, I wish they had a sizzling option. Definitely a pricey Chinese meal. But good atmosphere and good food.
(4)r r.
I have been to many PF Changs and found the service at this location to be the very worst of all we have visited and the prices to be slightly higher than other locations in the chain. Dirty dishes used to serve food - ick ! We asked for clean dishes from a hostess bussing tables. She told us that 's not her job and refused. We were seated out on the patio facing the street only to learn that there really was no designated server for our area. Our waiter confided in us "you are my only outside table. I'm not ignoring you, honest." There are so many other restaurants in Waikiki, like Dukes, that offer better service and better food. Skip this one without a second thought ...
(2)Susan W.
So, I ate here and it was... okay. Nothing special since I'm Chinese myself and idk, I have eaten at many Chinese restaurants so the food tasted regular..it wasn't any different from the other places I've been. I don't know if it's busy at night on the weekends, but when I came here with a friend on a Monday night, it wasn't that crowded. We were able to get a table quick. I had the choice to sit inside or outside and picked outside cause it was super hot.. We got seats by the edge of the balcony so we could see the street and shops. It was an alright view. We ended up sharing 3 plates, which was pepper steak, chicken w/ black bean sauce, and the fried rice. I liked the fried rice. The pepper steak was also good with the sauce it was in, along with the green/red peppers and onions. It was really tasty, but idk it was kinda hard to chew and swallow if you're like really hungry like I was. I wanted to digest it super quick and the steak wasn't allowing me to do that. But I just drank some water and it helped loll. Also, I'm not much of a big eater so I didn't really touch the chicken. I think my friend ate like 60-70% of the food LOL oops my bad. After we got our bill, our waitress gave us 3 fortune cookies. I usually like eating fortune cookies but idk, after eating all that food I wasn't feeling it. But I ate 1 and damn, their fortune cookies are hella dry. I think if I didn't have water, the cookie would have been like stuck in my teeth or something mehh. The service was okay and they played some interesting music. I wasn't expecting to hear "Whip My Hair" here haha. I think I'd come back here with more people...their food portions just seem like a lot.
(3)Holly B.
Did take-out. The order-taker and the waitstaff were friendly and helpful. The food came out on time. The mongolian beef was burnt and salty. The Singapore Street noodles were delicious! The Orange Peel Shrimp and the Kung Pao Chicken were also delicious, not overcooked! Didn't get to try the wonton soup, but those who had it like it. All in all, everyone was happy and full. Will be dining here again, hopefully dining in!
(3)Amy T.
Excellent, attentive service. Walked right in on a Saturday night without a reservation. Got the 4 course meal for two $54, a great deal if you look at the regular prices. Food was good with large portion sizes. Bar drinks were high priced though.
(4)Sylvia T.
The food was good, the service was good but the lady buzzer was lazy and didn't even smile when she sat us in. We came after it was raining and she didn't even bother to wipe the chair ( we sat outside) The price was expensive. It just like eating a better version of Panda Express but way more expensive. I like it but it doesn't worth the money. It would be my only time going there.
(3)Nicholas B.
The food was awesome, me and the wife haven't been here in a long time so it was definitely a nice change
(4)Jarrett T.
I got UNBELIEVABLY SICK, from their food, the night before my prom at that! The food as well as its appearance was quite pleasing, however, I'm now suffering the consequences! The waitress was a little "eager", taking plates early while we were still eating, but also very friendly stopped by quite often.
(2)Reid A.
Meeh...maybe a little better than panda express... I've eaten here for lunch numerous times at both locations. I don't see a reason to come back here. The lunch menu is cheaper, but still reaching 9 dollars, which isn't that cheap. I would not eat here for dinner. Bigger portions doesn't translate into better quality food. I've tried the mongolian beef and spicy chicken lunch dishes. I was disappointed at both. The only thing I liked was the coleslaw. It felt like an upscale panda express, but only a little bit better. Oh, and the fortune cookies were stale. The food and the atmosphere felt a little contrived to me. I'd rather eat at some authentic Chinese restaurant. Bring on the msg, rude workers, and dirty kitchen...
(2)Jana P.
Positives things: Awesome music Promptly seated with reservations Cheap, validated parking at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center lot (Paid $1) Chicken lettuce wraps, standard Used a BOGO entree coupon Eff-ups: Very long wait for entrees to come out (almost an hour) Wrought-iron chairs (outside seating) become uncomfortable after a while (we eventually took seat cushions from open table next to us) Server brought out a drink even though we said no thank you to more drinks (we drank it anyway to help pass the time) Brought out wrong entree so we had to eat two entrees separately Server seemed to kind of avoid us after making entree mistake (maybe my face looked irritated) Wasn't offered dessert (maybe my face looked even more irritated by now)
(2)Erika G.
AMAZING!!!!!! Waiting time was not more than five min. Food was incredible! Service by our server David was outstanding.. (Thanks for the tips and locations!) Happy hour was the best part of this dinner. Great atmosphere. Loving Hawaii...
(5)Tracy U.
Awesome Happy Hour!! As we walked into PF Changs, a server ran outside and told 3 Japanese tourist that the tip wasn't included in their check. He said $10 or $12 or whatever they want to give him. I have worked in HHS Food and Beverage industry and if I ever did that, I would be fired!! Sometimes we just have to take a loss. Not cool to do that in public!!
(2)Jen N.
First off, I love the fact that PF Chang's takes reservations. I appreciate not having to wait around to get a table like you have to at most places these days. We brought my mom here for her Birthday since they are one of the few restaurants who offer delicious gluten free menu items. Caroline S. was our waitress and she provided outstanding customer service. She was so friendly and so genuine. She knew the menu items well so she could answer any questions we had prior to ordering. We had a wonderful experience and were truly impressed with the service. We will definitely be back. : )
(5)Channing L.
This is the fourth time I've been here and it probably will be the last. The food has slightly downgraded in taste and definitely upgraded the price. My hot and sour soup tasted like eating thick sauce. The salt and pepper calamari was over cooked and my appetizers were just not on point with the flavor matching the price. To top it off, the wait time to get our food took forever where we were literally sucking on ice cubes from the lack of the waiter filling our glasses. I guess that's what happens when you make a small request to sit outside and they place you in the far corner next to the statue without thumbs and a couple sitting next to us on a date looking bored while the guy was looking at pictures of another woman...smh, come on pf changs, we can do better!
(3)Candice L.
Had an early dinner the service was fine....it was just the employees had a friend seating next to us. The employees kept coming back to the table next to us hanging around and talking story. Wanted my husband to seat next to me but couldn't because the employee was blocking the way....talking story. Didn't order another drink.....just wanted leave.
(3)Glexi G.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants in Hawai'i to begin with, and this place re-affirmed my opinion. I had a friend in town visiting with her family, and they aren't much for venturing into different kinds of foods, so we made a reservation for ten here. My boyfriend and I got there early to check in and have a drink. The hostess instructed us to check in at the bar when we order our drinks, as there are computers at the bar for that kind of thing. Bartender was a rude little brat who looked at me like I was an idiot when I asked her if she could make a really good dirty martini (she couldn't). I also asked her if she could check us in for our party, and she told me no... the hostess has to do it. There were literally 4 people sitting at the bar, so I'm not sure why she didn't feel like mustering up the level of customer service it takes to click "check in" on her computer but... off I went, BACK to the hostess who had sent me to check in at the bar to begin with. The hostess again tells me she can't check me in, there are no computers at her stand. She sat there arguing semantics with me, telling me she didn't understand why the bar wouldn't check me in. Well guess what hostess... neither could I! Rather than just going and doing her job and checking me in at a computer, the hostess points me to ANOTHER area, across the restaurant, and sends me to check myself in... for the 4th time. When I got there, I was told I couldn't check in until my entire party was there, even though every single one of us had now been there for 15 minutes, ready to eat. It seemed to me like these people just didn't want our business. The only good thing about this place was our server. He made me forget about the sh*tty service we received the entire time before he arrived. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to boost this crap-house's rating. Sorry server... you were the bomb, though.
(1)Ferdmeister V.
Offer is nice except they don't accept it with a combo meal? Would have been nice to know that ahead of time..!
(3)Jamie M.
I was here not too long ago with some friends. I called ahead to ask the wait time because I was at the Yard House, which had a wait time for over an hour. Because PF Chang's stated that their wait time was only twenty minutes, my friends and I headed over there. They do not do call-ahead-seating. We arrived and the hostess gave us a pager. We decided to head over to the bar. The blonde bartender carded us and then asked us if we had been served elsewhere. My boyfriend responded that we had; she simply stated "I cannot serve you." When we inquired why, she just gave us water. She was very rude about it, and it made me upset. Being an attorney, I question a lot of things, so I asked her why she could not serve us. In my mind, I was thinking that she would say it was a company policy or that there are certain laws prohibiting it...(like dram shop laws...j/k. I was not expecting her to say that.) In any case, it was annoying, and so I took my water, and sat at the end of the bar where THEY directed us to sit. I told my party that I thought the bartender was rude and that I did not want to order food at the bar because I did not want to patronize the bar. I wanted to sit at a table. I guess they overheard me because the next thing you know, Blaise P., the manager was in front of me asking if there was a problem. As soon as I exclaimed that there was, he stepped maybe a foot away from me, within ear shot, and called security! I guess complaining is prohibited here. Blaise then came over and asked us to leave. I was upset having overheard him, but we inevitably agreed to leave the premises. But then as were about to leave, he told us we could not go until security arrived! Wow! Three security guards escorted me, a 5'2 little Asian, out. It was humiliating! (And to clarify, this is the first time that I have ever been asked to leave somewhere.) When security arrived, I complained to them, and they actually encouraged me to fill out an incident report, which I did. Security was so professional and actually did what Blaise should have done, which was to assess the problem and ask questions. Blaise did not ask my boyfriend about the situation until we had already been escorted out. My boyfriend said little to him, as Blaise was actually most of the problem. Blaise could have easily diffused the situation by asking more questions or LISTENING. Instead, he is a robot. I previously worked as a manager in customer service, and I never treated customers this way, even irate ones. Usually, listening and empathy can resolve a problem quickly and keep customers coming back. (When I looked at prior reviews on Yelp, I noticed that he acted similarly when a girl complained that a waitress had mixed up her parking validation ticket causing the girl to pay extra in parking -- even though it was the waitress's fault.) My co-worker used to frequent the PF Chang's that closed down, all the time. She suggested that it was a great place to do my alumni association happy hour, which I plan every month. I thought about it because I love the lettuce wraps here. However, that is obviously not an option now. Based on how I was treated, I doubt they want my business or the business of other locals that I socialize with. (Don't worry; the disdain for each other is mutual.) They are lucky that they are in nice tourist location to keep their business going, so it does not matter how they treat people. In any case, after this humiliation, we walked over to Hard Rock where we ordered appetizers, entrees, and a few drinks without incident. The hostess was great. The waitress was happy to tell us about all the specials. It was awesome. (See my Hardrock review.) (Lastly, I noticed some people complained about the food. If you want great Chinese, go to Little Village Noodle House in Chinatown. I think they even have parking.) This is the first terrible rating I have ever given. I hope it is the last! (It's not my nature to write scathing reviews.)
(1)JoAnn A.
Ate here on our last night just because we wanted something that was "like home". I wouldn't say it's the restaurant's fault, however our party had someone in a wheel chair, so we had to go to an elevator that was outside of the restaurant and walk back in on the second level. And if our guest had to use the restroom? Had to go back downstairs. I just thought it was an inconvenience really since I mean, he's in a wheelchair. Food wise, it was good. Though there were some items we were hoping would be on the menu like there are back home, but I guess each location is a little different. Our waitress was very nice considering we had a 15 person group and had a good attitude. Because it wasn't "quite" like the one back home, it's hard for me to rate it much higher.
(3)Channele L.
This is SERIOUSLY the best P.F. Chang's I've been to -- and I've been to ones in California, Nevada, and Texas. The service was stellar, the food was even BETTER than it normally is, and the overall experience was just wonderful. We went on our vacation for my fiance's birthday and had the perfect experience. Even though it was really busy and the entire lobby area was full, it didn't seem to take us long to be seated. That was great. I had a check-in for a free appetizer and had no problems redeeming it (you'd be surprised how odd that can be at some places). Our waiter was really chill -- we had JUST finished 2 hours of surfing and we were both absolutely starving so we ordered everything as soon as he came to the table. Chicken lettuce wraps, kung pao chicken, and he comped the desserts because it was my fiance's birthday. He chatted with us, kept our drinks filled, and had one of the best service personalities! We even talked about the movie Step Brothers. So epic.
(5)B A G U L.
0 STARS. Let's start from the beginning. The Hostess seemed aggravated that we chose to sit inside. Once inside and seated it took 10 minutes for a server to ask about drinks, it then took 11 more minutes to get the 1 beer and 1 water. We ordered food along with an additional drink which was a virgin lava flow (picture attached). After 16 more minutes we got the lava flow and a straw for the first water which had a dirty glass. The lava flow was foamy, melted, and disgusting. About 40 minutes later the food arrived, the "crispy" honey shrimp was soggy and bland, the shrimp were about the size of a quarter with breading removed. The chicken was the most horrible chicken I've ever tasted with a texture similar to raw but cooked, I honestly can't describe it but it was inedible. I will never eat here again, please heed my warning or you may end up in the emergency room with food poisoning as my girlfriend did. Just take one look at the staff and tell me they give a sh*t about their jobs..
(1)Gabriela S.
I pretty much try PF Changs anywhere I travel- have it at home in SoCal twice a month. I was dissapointed that they did not carry Rombauer Chardonnay one of the main reasons we like PF Changs. The salmon was good but my spicey eggplant (get this every time) was not only green but half cooked. Needles to say I woke up with a tummy ache that night- so overall- PF Changs lovers- this place is a mediocre quality for what you are used to. But the outside seating and people watching on Waikiki isn't all that bad- so as the three stars say- A OK.
(3)Lokelani L.
I have never had anything at PFChang's that was not over the top. In terms of freshness, presentation, innovation, on and on; today set the Barr into a different plane all together! I have a sore throat, so my son brought me takeout from PFChang's....Chicken Noodle Soup and a Won Ton soup....so, who would think anything special about Chicken Noodle Soup, I ask you!? Well, the broth was light and delicious with spices that I couldn't name, every bite was like sunshine in my mouth and then the most succulent cherry tomatoes sliced in half, fresh crispy mushrooms, topped with fresh spinach.....it could not have been better, if I had an organic garden out back & picked the vegetables....you talk about made to order....lots of places say that, but I have never had anything like this! You're probably asking how I could be so excited over Chicken Noodle Soup; well you will just have to try it yourself....can' describe and no I do not have a fever! ha ha (Serving is so large, didn't get a chance to try Wonton). R. Marland
(5)Kimmy A.
the food was pretty good. we had a new waitress and you could tell but she was always friendly and kept us updated on everything. i knocked down a star though because it was way too loud and we waited forever for our food.
(4)Krista C.
Very disappointing, my egg drop soup came out Luke warm and thick as if it was old. My daughter ordered the vegetable stirfry and it came out undercooked and hard , our server never once came by to see if we were okay or needed any water refills, and the restaurant wasn't even busy at the time we went was lunch time . It took over 30 minutes just to get our food . Will not be returning ,very disappointing considering the mainland PF chains are amazing.
(1)Jason B.
Great outdoor patio/atmosphere if you enjoy people watching. Took about 20 minutes to get our appetizer but that was fine. Started with chicken lettuce wraps and they turned out great. Large pieces of fresh and crisp lettuce accompanied the minced mixture. My wife and 2 year old loved the hot and sour soup but I wasn't as much a fan. I liked the egg drop just fine though. For dinner we shared the Mongolian Beef and Chang's chicken. The beef was good but a bit on the salty side. The chicken was pretty good and tasted fresh. We had the mango and vanilla ice cream for dessert. The scoops were huge and tasted good. Much better than the average "restaurant" ice cream. Overall, the experience was good and worth a second visit. Heard they gave a military discount but turned out they didn't. :-( Out of the 10 Waikiki restaurants we've gone to in the last two weeks, I'd place PF Chang's around 6th.
(3)R. S.
Food was ok. I had the broccoli / beef dish which was too sweet though. Texture good. Prices were fine. Bf had chicken lettuce wraps which he rated 3 out of a 5. Service was decent for being as busy as they were. Drinks were ok. Probably won't go back as there are so many other choices.
(3)Keith T.
This PF Changs has upper level seating that provides a great view of Kalakaua Avenue. Fun to people watch while eating lunch or dinner. Food was great like most PF Changs. Really enjoyed the Pad Thai combo with chicken and shrimp.
(4)Ursula C.
My husband, daughter and I went recently for a last dinner with my friend who's being transferred. It's very noisy and loud in there but the music was fantastic. Our server was awesome, gratious and attentive. Once I look at my receipt and find his name, I'll ask for him again. I didn't care for the manager that night, I wanted to use my Yelp check-in free appetizer but he never bothered to come by. The food was delicious, I tried the ribs appetizer for the first time and I was sucking those buggers up. My daugthter who's usually particular went all hands, no fork and couldn't stop eating them. All of our dishes were fantastic. And the dessert, Bananas with vanilla ice cream (swapped, I don't like coconut) was heavenly. I also order two margarita's they were good but not potent enough. I'm not sure if I got a buzz or was wobbling from eating to much.
(4)Sher M.
My husband ordered the chang's spicy chicken and enjoyed it. I had the combo lo mein, which I'd say was alright. The noodles actually reminded me of ramen noodles, and I am not big on ramen. My kids liked the noodles though and the kids chicken meal. I was hungry and seemed a good choice at the time, but I think the next time we will just eat in the food court.
(3)Shay F.
Actually 2.5 stars.... Let's just first talk about the birds. Yes, I understand it's inevitable because they are all over the place, but they should totally designate one person to watch for the birds because they were all up on the tables pecking away at bits of food...and moments later a couple was seated at that same table. *gag* Gross. But I'll give it to PF Chang's because they do have a vegetarian AND gluten-free menu. That's a cool place in my book.... The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great....just happy to know it was vegetarian. Yelp 365 Challenge #181/365
(3)Ed V.
Another fine meal at PFC! We had our favorites - Hot n Sour soup, Lettuce Wraps , combo Fried Rice and Mongolian Beef. The Hot and Sour soup is fantastic and always delightful. The lettuce wraps are the best appetizer by far. Their combo fried rice was delicious. The Mongolian Beef was perfect as expected. When you need your fix for good Asian for PF Chang's will definitely fit the bill - no matter where you are...
(4)Kathy A.
Tried again at the recommendation of fellow yelper, much better experience this time. Love those Chinese 88 Martinis.
(4)Dmitry O.
Ate here on a recommendation , for American style Chinese food. It was very good. My husband and I loved the Fried rice and ate the whole plate. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken and my husband ordered the steamed salmon. It was very good and finished everything. We used the 20% off that is/was offered on yelp when we checked-in, and saved 11$ yay! Darren was our server very nice and helpful and knowledgeable about food and gave good recommendations. I would definitely recommend this place, and will come back again!!!!! .....next time we are thinking on trying their plate of duck!!!!!!
(3)Skip A.
I enjoy P.F. Chang's more for the bar scene and the pupus. Happy hour prices are great. Your wallet won't feel the pain. The ambience is busy, but I like that, especially in Waikiki. The staff is fantastic, in my humble opinion, and welcoming. I'm not a fixture at P.F. Chang's, but I'm remembered (even if not by name). It's a place I take my friends who are from out of town. You can certainly count on the great food.
(4)Lawrence O.
It started great, we had a 8 o'clock reservation, showed up at 8 and was seated immediately! It took more than 5minutes for a server to greet us and then it was 8:16 before we got our first drinks. The server allowed my glass to sit empty over and again. The food finally arrived, it was room temperature, even the rice. The Moo Goo Gai Pan was flavorless, chicken was tough, luke warm and too much corn starch made the sauce thick and gelatinous, no baby corn, no boc choy, no mushrooms, there was a lot of celery and water chestnuts; disappointing. We ordered wonton soup to go, at the beginning of the meal, we did not get it until 5 minutes after we paid out bill and were waiting for it to go. They were only a step above the local Hawaiian chinese restaurants, which is not saying much; I believe they suffer from being a chain on Waikiki, we will NOT go back.
(3)Erin A.
Honey chicken was outstanding! good appetizers - very nice ambiance.
(5)Rose B.
I haven't dined in, I've only called for takeout, but with the food not tasting that great and the service that I got over the phone, I don't think I would ever want to dine in or eat anything from there again. No one wanted to cook on new years eve since we weren't doing much except for hanging out at home and my mom had a $100 gift certificate to PF Chang's from her job. so, we decided to order takeout from here. So I called in to make my order and the lady on the other line, Lisa, was a bitch! I don't know if her connection on the line was bad or if she just couldn't hear me, but she was being pretty rude about it. I was talking as loud as I could so she could hear me and instead of saying "I beg your pardon" or "I'm sorry ma'am I can't hear you", she kept repeating "I can't hear you!" in a rude tone. After I had got done ordering, I let her know that she could hold on for 2 hours before putting the order in for them to prepare because that's when I wanted to pick it up which was before dinner and she was rude once again, "WHAT?! 2 hours?!". I asked her if it was possible to order 2 hrs ahead and she said yes it was, but gave no explanation for her exaggeration on what time I wanted to pick it up. The service alone over the phone was so rude I can just imagine what it must be like dining in. The food really wasn't quite what I expected. With the restaurant being a popular and pricey chain, I expected a lot out of the food but it really wasn't that great. The crab wontons were crap, the salmon was dry, and the noodles and orange chicken had no taste. I would definitely pick Panda Express over PF Chang's any day. At least their service is much kinder for fast food and the food at Panda Express is cheaper and tasteful.
(2)David S.
The service was great.. Had the street noodles and they were excellent... The service was spot on ...
(4)Kate T.
YES YES YES YES!!!!! I was so excited for a place that has a good chinese food that is MSG free! YAY for me! I ended up picking P.F. Chang's for date night so we drove down to Waikiki to P.F. Chang's. There is parking near by in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Get your ticket validated at P.F. Chang's and parking is less than 10 dollars. Which is super good for Waikiki. Something that is super cool for P.F. Chang's is that you can do your reservation on the Yelp app using the Open Table program. I got an email confirmation and because I did my reservation like that our wait time was 5 minutes instead of 2 hours. So make sure you make a reservation before having dinner here! My husband and I ended up doing the 4 course meal for $50. And we ended up getting there at the end of happy hour so my cocktail was only $5 and his beer was only $3. My cocktail had gray goose in it and my husband had a Sam Adams. So as you can tell P.F. Chang's happy hour is amazing!! Anyways back to food. The first course was egg drop soup which was awesome. The second course was the appetizer. Which of course I ended up getting the lettuce wraps. What I thought was cool is that our waitress made us our sauce at the table. It was SO GOOD! (I'm getting hungry thinking about this meal again) The lettuce wraps were amazing. If you are trying to figure out what to have as an appetizer get this. It's healthy, filling and yummy! I tricked my husband into eating his vegetables. Yes I have to treat him like a kid sometimes. The third course was the main course. By this time I was almost full so I valiently tried to finish my dinner. But I took a few bites of the wonderful sweet and sour chicken and I was done. My husband on the other hand demolished his sweet and sour pork. By the time the last course came I was done. And it was a huge piece of cake. When I say huge I mean GINORMOUS!! This piece of cake was a big as some of the cakes I have baked. But anyways this chocolate cake came with berries and a raspberry sauce. And it was fantastic as I ate it at 3 in the morning. So lets recap.Two egg drop soups, an appetizer, two entres and a huge piece of cake for $50. Yes you heard that right. $50 dollars. Go check out this deal. It's an awesome thing for date night!!!!
(5)Mairead G.
Service was quick, beer was cold... don't forget to check in for your free app! The shrimp dynamite was good so was the pepper steak... wouldn't recommend the scallops they were kinda too chewy
(4)Juva G.
One of my favorite Happy Hours! From 2-5 during every day, they have great specials on food and drinks. It makes for a great stop off on my way back from getting sunburnt at the beach, or a great place to take visitors. I almost always order the chicken lettuce wraps, whether I'm by myself at the bar or with friends on the patio. They are delicious and filling, and oftentimes, it'll serve as a delicious mini-lunch for me. Tack on a few glasses of wine or beer, and I am all set! Not to mention, it's at the Royal Hawaiian shopping center, so it's easy to go do a little pre-lunch or post-lunch shopping.
(3)Neeraj E.
Average drinks, average food. Rice was clumpy and overcooked, sides weren't as tasty as they could have been and in general a bit of a dead ambience (surprising considering the location and time - Saturday night)
(3)Sushane P.
I absolutely love PF Changs. This past weekend my husband and I decided to go because I was craving their lo mein and orange chicken. We decided to go early because it's always packed at night. We were seated on the upper balcony, I am not sure of the waitresses name but she was the worse waitress ever. She paid attention to everyone else besides us. It took about 30 minutes for our appetizers to come out and we wouldnt have mind if she would have informed us that it will take a while. Each time we tried to ask her how much longer it will take, her back was facing us as if she positioned herself so she would not talk to us. If I didn't love the food we would have left. When the bill came.....No tip!
(3)Matthew F.
Pf Chang !! Pf Chang!! Pf Chang!! The food was off the Chang! I ate there a couple of nights ago and had a fantastic experience. Food was better then expected AND my server Shay was da bomb!! She was super nice, helpful and fun. Ask for Shay!! Great location, great menu and I never had to ask for another drink she anticipated everything. I love that. Try the orange chicken!!
(5)Gluten L.
I always love this chain because they have a delicious gluten free menu. This location is very busy and sometimes too noisy or crowded. The service and food is always good, though. Too bad they don't have the lava cake like most PF Chang's do, though.
(4)Todd T.
Had a free appetizer with check in offer. This was my first time to use a check in offer so didn't know what to do. I showed my waitress when I ordered and when I got the bill it was credited. This was for any appetizer I think so they take off the cheapest one you order. This is probably the last time I go to PF Chang. The food was so salty, we didn't finish anything. They validate parking so only $1/hr after first hour. Hopefully they work on the menu since they closing the Hokua location they will lose alot of the local customers.
(2)Danie R.
I know it's super corporate and a chain... But I love PF Changs. It has an amazing happy hour and the food is always spot on. Delicious. You can't deny how awesome that is.
(5)Holly Hanako S.
Food - 4 Stars Well, to start, my boyfriend and I chose to get a starter and then two of the entrees. The starter, the seared ahi tuna, came out quite quickly, probably about 5-10 minutes after we ordered. It consisted about 8 slices of seared tuna on a bed of spinach. Also, it came with the most amazing mustard vinaigrette. I am not a vegetable person, at all, but not only was the sauce good on the tuna, but I was actually able to eat all of the spinach and greens because of it. The sauce itself boosted this rating up half a star, it was that good. The tuna itself was pretty good, I am also not a super big fan of seared ahi, but my significant other enjoyed it, and the pieces were a good size so it was easy to eat with our given chopsticks. As for the crispy honey chicken and shrimp, they were also pretty good, as well as the portion sizes. They were both simply served on a plate, on a bed of "crispy rice sticks," which kind of conflicted with the chewy and gooey aspect of my shrimp. Neither my boyfriend nor I finished our entrees, him even less than me, though we did finish all of the starter dish. I only had a couple bites of the chicken, but from what I could tell, it was pretty easy to eat but a little on the dry side... but I am kind of picky when it comes to chicken. As for the shrimp, it was a lot moister and definitely the one I preferred out of the two. However, a lot of the shrimp were stuck together so it was a little more difficult to eat without getting a whole mass of shrimp clumped together in one bite. Overall, both of the dishes were "eh," pretty good. Service - 5 Stars Service wise, this was the best part of the restaurant. As soon as we walked in, we could tell they were pretty busy (as well as the fact that it was a Sunday night during prime dinner hour). However, when we walked up to the two hostesses, we were both greeted with smiles and then sent upstairs with a "thank you" with our section assignment. From there, we were again met with smiles until we were sat down at our table. Though they were kind of busy, throughout our dinner, our server, JoJo made sure to consistently check up on us. The only thing that showed the possible madness behind the closed doors was the fact that the appetizer came out way before the waitress even brought out our accompanying dishes. However, it was not a big deal since we just as easily ate off the appetizer plate. The thing that set this place apart and gave them the extra boost for the fifth star was when I asked for the manager. At once, I was asked why I wanted to see her, with details, since she was very busy at the time. After JoJo left, I realized why the manager was so busy: she was the main hostess for the second floor. The next time I saw JoJo, I told her that I understood that the manager was very busy and that it was not absolute necessary if she could not come over. However, she responded by saying that the manager would love to talk with me! A few minutes later, the manager, Stephanie, came over and I was able to ask her a few questions about the place. Though she wasn't able to answer all of them right away and had to come back, the fact that she made the time to come talk to me made the difference. It is moves like that that make the difference with the customer and lead to better impressions, such as was with me. Atmosphere Atmosphere Walk into a P. F. Chang's, and they are all pretty similar: the terra cotta warriors, the signature horse statues and the dim lighting. Though it all matched the concept well of "Asian influence," it just was not exciting. The best part of the atmosphere was that we got the balcony seating so we got some fresh air. Additionally, we were both a little surprised that the candles on each of the tables were real, adding a little bit of nice mood to the evening. The table spacing was good, the music was forgettable, the smells were of sweet and sour and similar Chinese sauce smells, and the temperature was a little chilly. However, though everything was appropriate for the concept, nothing stood out to me that was over the top interesting. Overall, it was all just pretty much average and what to be expected. Value Because I believe that service is the most important thing for a restaurant, besides food, I will give this restaurant an average of 4 stars for what we ended up paying for at the end of the night. On an end note, I did find their pricing for drinks pretty interesting. My boyfriend got a strawberry lemonade for $5, and it was so good (and, really, him so thirsty) that he got another one. Upon a final inspection of the bill, I realized that even though it was a simple drink, there were no free refills so his drink total at the end of the night for for his strawberry lemonades equaled more than my specialty cocktail. In the end, everything was okay, not a disappointing experience, but nothing that blew me out of the water. However, it certainly was better than UH dorm food!
(4)Tisha H.
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(2)Craig M.
Went to this location on our way to another restaurant and noticed the great happy hour. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a very friendly and enthusiastic bartender named Sasha! We ordered a couple beers and the pork dumplings. Everything tasted great and talking to Sasha was a pleasure. We will definitely be back for happy hour at the bar.
(5)Janine L.
Tough to get into. Loud and so darn busy - it was hard to enjoy the great food. We had a great waiter and the food was fabulous. No brainer!
(3)Joyce L.
Happy hour menu is pretty good, regular menu is pricey for the food. We were hungry and ordered the pork dumplings (you can have then steamed our pan fried), the $5 spring rolls (4), chicken lettuce wraps, and the northern ribs. The best were the ribs, and the spring rolls tasted crisp and fresh too, not refried like I imagine other Chinese restaurants would do. The lettuce wraps wetter ok but too salty, I didn't try the dumplings but dh said they were ok, not too bad. Service was quick and helpful but not smothering. Overall, a good experience, especially since dh was really hungry and has been disappointed with food here in Waikiki.
(4)Robert M.
I've been to other P.F. Changs before. This was a good one too! Free appetizer....thanks YELP! Yummy Shrimp appetizer was crispy and spicy. Also loved the Kung Pao Chicken. The ribs were good as well.
(3)Elizabeth N.
I'm torn about this place because it's mainland chain and I hate to say that's "yay I'm a fan" but you just can't deny that the service was really good and the food is tasty! I'd normally give it a 3 star, but our waiter was so nice and generous I'm bumping it up to a 4 star. Came here on a Sunday evening about 6pm as all the other restaurants we wanted to go to were crowded and surprisingly, and it was not crowded here. Seated very quickly upstairs and got a booth. Our waiter (from Minnesota orginally) was super friendly and accomodating. The hostess chics at the top of the stairs....not so much. Seemed their conversation amongst themselves was more important than greeting and smilling at patrons at the time. But onto the food, my husband and I got the dinner for two package for $45? or something like that. To our surprise, it was a lot of food and again, pretty tasty. They give you a lot of choices to choose from for your appetizers, soup, entrees and dessert. We got spare ribs for appetizers and that was a meal by itself as it was plenty for two people. My toddler had his first foray into soup as he LOVED the egg drop soup they served. I wouldn't necessarily be knocking down folks to come back here right away as for the prices, you could patronize a just as worthy if not more authentic locally restaurant. But if you're in Waikiki and need to eat somewhere where with no guess work, then by all means come on it. Pros: -Great service -Very tasty and fresh tasting food -Very clean and trendy ambiance -Keiki friendly (they even have crayons for them) Cons: -Touristy -Chain restaurant so although food is great, it's also a bit a of a cliche' here. -Can be on the pricier side coz you're paying for the decor/rent.
(4)Mami S.
not the best not the worst but a chain in town with tons of Asian food. get creative and go elsewhere. this place best for the uncreative tourist who is probably eating at cheesecake factory and dennys
(3)Adrian Y.
So again, with my wife's gluten allergy we are limited on places to go on island. P.F. Chang's however, is not limited on flavor regarding their gluten-free options on their menu. It is actually on the back of the main menu so, you don't have to ask for a special menu. First, I have to say I used Opentable again to make the reservation, and to specifically request a booth (since my wife is 5 months pregnant and wanted to be comfortable). We walked up to the hostess booth and they verified that we still wanted a booth and were seated right then. Now, for those that are traveling or anyone local knows that trying to get into a restaurant on Lewer's street at 6:30 pm, is usually a bit of a wait; so keeping my wife from having to stand for a while made me one happy hubby. Our server James, was good and nice and brought out a different sauce after I told him we would both need to be eating gluten-free. We started off with the Chicken Lettuce Wrap; which I have to say has to be one of my favorite starters (Even though I can eat ones that have gluten). We always end up getting the Beef a La Sichuan, which is perfect with just the right amount of pepper flakes, for that small bit of spiciness. We then wanted to try something new, and so we asked James about the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce; he said that though it was not his favorite, it was still very good. He told us that if we tried it and did not like it, he would get us something else. I have to admit that though the presentation of the meal had me hesitant about how it was going to be. There was no need to call James back, because both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend it to others. Don't let how it looks fool you, it is the taste that matters in the end. Over all it was a nice meal; with good service. I am a huge sucker for service; and James kept our glasses full and ensured that we were doing well; despite the craziness of the crowded tables; especially after it started to rain, he did not let it damper his service skills.
(3)Kristen K.
Great food...very easy for gluten free!
(4)Tim P.
A fantastic restaurant. My girlfriend and I decided to go here for a date night and we were super impressed. I ordered the orange chicken and was super impressed and the lettuce wraps was one of the most delicious appetizers I have ever had. The restaurant is located in the Ala Moana mall and is very cozy. The service was great and everything turned out as well as it possibly could have.
(4)Brittany L.
My friend took me here for my birthday! We got the four courses where you get soup, an appetizer, two entrees, and dessert! We got the beef and broccoli and the honey chicken. They were so yummy! We also got the vegetarian lettuce wraps which were surprisingly good! Ended our meal with this amazing fried banana dessert with coconut pineapple ice cream. We also got a couple girlie drinks which were MEH okay for $10 a drink!!
(4)Joe F.
The service at this changs is fabulous! Kimberly and katelyn at the bar are so friendly and make me feel like royalty. I travel for business frequently and these ladies are top notch.
(5)Mark M.
I love PF Changs and one in waikiki even better! Nice location and great looking restaurant. Good prices on happy hour and love the lettuce wrap appetizers!! I know this is American Chinese food, but it's good! Just a typical touristy honolulu crowd (it can get loud) but nice waiters and servers that make you feel comfortable.
(4)Thomas D.
We received a free appetizer for checking- in with the YELP app. Thanks, YELP! We saved $12.00 when we asked for the lettuce wraps. The manager graciously accepted the check-in and greeted us warmly. Service was excellent. It really was. Hawaii in general has been so down to earth and friendly. Kindness and patience were demonstrated everywhere we went. Even though the menu had changed and the Double Pan-Fried Noodles weren't offered this time around-our server, Chandler, said it wouldn't be a problem to ask the kitchen to make this dish for us. That was very nice and much appreciated. We also ordered the spicy chicken with brown rice. Both dishes were tasty. The spicy chicken had a kick while also being sweet and tart. My nose ran and I went through three cocktail napkins because of the heat. Loved it. The pan fried noodles were made with a combination of beef, shrimp and chicken. The portions were good sized and we were too full to have dessert. The full bar has a nice beer selection including Guinness and Sapporo.
(4)Krissy F.
My husband and I love PF Changs! It is a fast food Chinese chain but it is utterly delicious! They usually have a wait here on he island but they do reservations :) We always get either the lettuce wraps or the crab wontons as an appetizer! They are SO amazingly yummy!!!!! They do a appetizer happy hour here where they have discounted appetizers and I recommended going during this time because you can try a few appetizers then share an entree or two and get a bit of everything :) that's what we do at least! Plus if you go during the appetizer happy hour it's also drink happy hour so you can get a discounted drink as well! Yay for discounted Mai Tais!! Our favorite entree dishes here are the spicy changs chicken which isn't TO spicy but it has a bit of a kick to it and also the Mongolian beef! Both of those entrees are equally delicious!! My husband and I get both and share with steamed rice and egg drop soup! :) My mouths watering just typing this! Oh, the chicken fried rice here is AWESOME but you do have to order it as a meal which stinks but it's great and worth it! Yummy!!!
(4)Monique R.
Went to P.F. Changs in Lewers quite a few times - always good - big serves so be hungry.......Vegetarian food is good - but then again - I don't like tofu really and alot of the dishes have Tofu - but they seem happy to do what's requested. All meals had there so far are pretty good ;-) I normally get the Ho Phan noodles (although last tiime there I had to ask them to cook the noodles a little more - I am used to having the thick noodles pan fried so they almost look a bit browned) and other half gets the Sweet & Sour Pork with fried rice.....whcih looks good. Service is excellent.
(4)Hiro S.
I don't go to P.F. Chang's in the mainland as it's usually super crowded + long wait, and the food is too salty + greasy. But things are different here which I found out last time. Based on our positive experience from last visit, we came back here again. You can still make bookings via OpenTable which makes it so easy. Yelp check-in offer of free appetizer is appreciated as well. We were taken to upstairs table. Our waiter (I forgot his name) was very polite and friendly. After Lettuce Wrap has arrived, I noticed we didn't have our plates. When I mentioned to him, he apologized and ran (literally) to the back area and ran back to our table with plates, and another apology - very impressed with his manner. Chopped Chicken Salad and Shrimp with Candied Walnuts were delivered, new plates were brought and used plates were taken automatically. Food was not heavily coated with sauce or grease. Drinks were constantly asked before running low - things were flawless. :) It's good to see this place still maintains the level, and it would be the only P.F. Chang's location I would visit...
(4)Faye M.
Came here the other night for dinner w/my BF and although the atmosphere and service was great (which is why they're getting 3 stars, and not 2)...but the food we had left A LOT to be desired. I made OpenTable reservations via my iPhone app about 20 minutes before we got there. We were greeted immediately and seated upstairs in the corner booth - right by the kitchen. It wasn't that bad, just a little noisy. Our waiter "G" was helpful, telling us what was good (I've only been to the Ward PF Chang's once when they first opened & it was my BF's first time to any PF Chang's). We decided to have the Lettuce Wraps, VIP Duck, and the Mongolian Beef. I honestly don't know why the Lettuce wraps are their most popular appetizer - it didn't have much taste, I had to keep mixing their mustard and hot sauces on top of the meat mixture so I could taste something! Plus, I really don't care for the iceberg lettuce they use as the wrapper...maybe I'm spoiled with the romaine lettuce used with spring rolls at Bangkok Chef and other restaurants. The VIP Duck had a little more flavor, but the flat bread that it comes with was not so good. The Mongolian Beef looked like there would be a lot of taste, but it didn't. The only saving grace was dessert! We both decided to have one of their mini dessert shot things - he had the Cheesecake and I had the Carrot Cake. Both were very tasty and satisfying - plus, their so small - you don't feel like you've overindulged! I think the only way I'd come back is to rack up more OpenTable points!!
(3)Joseph M.
Lots of food to choose from and I remember my dish was good and also was the appetizer, which was free based on the check-in. I would go back again, which I would order something new. I believe the wait was about 15 minutes for two people so the wait was normal for busy Waikiki night.
(4)Wayne H.
My family ate here several times during our vacation in July. My son has celiac and gluten free is hard to find in Hawaii! PF Chang knows how to do gluten free so we felt safe going to one of our favorite chains! On our first visit, we lost our waitress on a shift change and were without service for a while. They were very apologetic when they found out but it wasn't a big deal for us. We were enjoying the weather! Our next visit, we were recognized and greeted by Ben, one of the managers, and he made sure we were taken care of! We ended up going back for a third visit! We ate mostly from the happy hour menu and enjoyed everything. Chicken lettuce wraps are definitely a favorite (both regular and gluten free versions)! Thanks again Ben!
(5)Richard B.
If you want really horrible food, really horrible service and are dying to pay twice what you should, this is the place for you.
(1)Jess W.
Excellent service. We were seated immediately on a busy night around 7. Server was very friendly and prompt. Food was excellent !! Egg drop soup is best we ever had. I had broccoli beef, hubby had spicy chicken. Great atmosphere and music! No complaints from us.
(5)Suzi S.
This review for the 3x I've been there since Dec 2011. Service is HORRIBLE compared to its counterpart location. The food quality is never consistent, and if it weren't for family/friends staying in Waikiki, I would have not gone to this location 3x. The first occassion, we called to see where to park, and I could not connect with anyone on the phone for 1hr. I even had to call the other location to check if the Waikiki location was still open because no one would pick up the phone. When we got there, I explained to the hostess that I was trying to call for the past hr and no one answered the phone and the hostess replied with, "we're booked for reservations for the next 3 days so we stop answering the phones". I'm like WTF? So I said, "Are you kidding me?, I wasn't calling to make a reservations, I was calling to see where we would park." She then said, "Oh, well usually people call to make reservations so thats why we didn't answer the phone." I won't go on to the other 2 horrible experiences we had but if I have a choice in the future, I would rather drive to the other location than to deal with the horrible customer service, medicore quality of food, and long wait.
(1)Caleb R.
P.F. Chang's is always a great place to go most everywhere you travel in the country. I especially like this one due to the location and beauty that surrounds it. I had an Asian Pear Mojito which in Hawaii they serve with a fresh Hawaiian flower. Simply refreshing and delicious! The waitress that served me was very friendly and accommodating! I did notice that their meal portions served are smaller than the portions I've been served at P.F. Chang's in Colorado. Due to their prices I found this somewhat disappointing. Food was just as delicious however!!!
(4)M H.
I thought it was very salty. We had lettuce wraps, a crispy fish, and short ribs. The fish was the best. Full bar. Nice staff.
(2)Loren S.
Why we don't go here more often, I do not know of. The best service I've ever had every time we go there. Food is awesome !!
(5)Ax C.
Franchise serving great meal size appetizers during 11am-5pm happy hour. Get two and enjoy a quality, generous, tasty lunch with good service. Rest of menu is pricey.
(3)Kristen U.
Came here on a whim since we were spending our stay-cation in Waikiki. The wait was kind of long, but that was expected since it was a Saturday night. When we were finally seated, hubby and I decided on the four-course meal for two for about $40- probably the best deal on the menu (and because we had a $50 gift card, woot!). What we ordered: Soups: We both ordered egg drop soups - We didn't finish.. if that says anything about the soup Starters: Chicken lettuce wraps - This was pretty yummy. Our server came back to refill our lettuce since they gave quite a bit of filling Entrees: I had sweet & sour pork which was really good, but oddly reminded me of the quality of food you get from Panda Express. Hubby ordered mongolian beef which was a big let down since the server hyped it up to be a-mazing. Desserts: I ordered some sort of chocolate cake mousse and the hubby had cheesecake. The desserts included in this meal come in a glass a little taller than a shot and are layered. Our server just had us point to which one we wanted. It was good. All in all, this place was good, but not as good as I thought it would be. I felt I could get the same quality meal at Panda Express for a fraction of the price. Another factor that played a pivotal role in my 3-star rating was that we were seated right next to the kitchen & restrooms (you really couldn't get any closer). Huge fail in seating.
(3)Michelle S.
This was not the first time eating here but it is my first time writing a review on yelp about it. What can I say I love the food here, all of it is delicious! Tonight when I checked in I got a free appetizer with my meal, now that's awesome! The service is great, the atmosphere is perfect, and I always leave this place satisfied!
(4)Jennifer G.
We ordered the spicy chicken, Mongolian beef, combo fried rice and spring rolls. The food was good, but for the price its not enough. One medium size entree plate. I'm use to mainland and getting great Chinese food buffet for $10. Here the average meal is $15. So disappointed the discontinued the dessert shooters. I was so looking forward to one since I was going to go all out on my cheat meal!
(3)Randy S.
Over priced and horrid... They used minute rice and I've made better Chinese food in Iraq with a cup of ramen noodles and hot water. Don't waste your money on the Honolulu location
(2)Stephany M.
Food was ok, service was less than great. We went for early lunch and ordered off the starter menu. Patio was nice....wish the service would have been better.
(3)Hippo J.
Omg, this is a disgrace for the Chinese. Is FP Chang a real person or a made-up name? He can't be Chinese. This restaurant is a rip-off and gives the Caucasian or people who are unfamiliar with Chinese cuisine the wrong impression that Chinese food taste like overpriced crap. Coming from Vancouver Canada, FP Chang tasted like cheap food court made for non-asians. Even I, as a noob cook can do better than FP Chang! I was really hesistant to try this place because I kind of knew what to expect. But my partner convinced to give this place a chance because... you never know! Just so happens we went at the right time where we didn't have to wait (or hell would've broke lose, you'll see why). We were seated outside which was great for people watching and enjoying the sunshine. We had dinner abit early, probably late 5 o'clock. We weren't sure what to do order so we ordered a 2 person combo for $50. It' not a good deal but they had an extensive dessert choices (tiramisu, chocolate cake, cheesecake, etc) which was included so I was looking forward to it. Our server came by to take our order we ordered 2 appys (hot and sour soup & egg drop), 2 entres (PF chang's special chicken & spinach dish). When it was time to order dessert, our server casually said...btw, we no longer offer dessert, we only have sorbet. WTH?! That was the whole reason why I ordered the combo! I was very unhappy and disapointed about this but I kept my composure so I said ok. Do you know how much a dessert is worth? At least $10 so offering me a boring scoop of sorbet really made me furious. If the combo only costed me $40 then I'll be fine with it but now i feel like I got $10 stolen from my wallet! Anyways, about the food. The soups were just gross. Felt like I was drinking watered down soup. I couldn't taste that they were using the "finest ingredients" because they obviously lack them. As for entres, I expected their PF Chang's chicken to be a nice plate of real chicken but they were lil nuggets of chicken coated with sauce. I could get a plate of that for $5 at my local mall. I couldn't tell if it was real meat or not too. My plate of spinach was drowning with soy sauce. Who uses soy sauce as soup? Nobody! Even though it ok tasting but never in my life did I see vegetables swimming in soy sauce. After our hideous meal, I was ready to throw in the towel because I wanted to stand up and leave. At the end of our meal, the server gave us the sorbet, they were 2 bowls with 1 huge scoop of sorbet. But we've already lost our appetite so we barely touched it. We paid the bill and left. Going to PF Chang's was my only regret while we were enjoying our vacation. =(
(1)Michelle C.
I have been to P.F. Chang's before and knew that I liked the food. The location in Waikiki is in the Royal Hawaiian mall in Waikiki. We went here during happy hour (3-6 pm daily) and got cheap appetizers. They also have cheap drinks and a late night happy hour (11-close Friday and Saturday). The food was tasty, filling, and served quickly. The service was nice. We also had a coupon from a coupon book that can be found at any corner store in Waikiki for free mini desserts, which really hit the spot. My only complaint would be the birds. We sat outside and there were a lot of birds flying and walking around us.
(4)Steph D.
Food was good but they wouldn't honor our free lettuce wrap coupon when we ordered 2 kids meals, the 2 for $60 meal and another entree. Plus a $17 Mai Tai. Servers were slow to fill drinks.
(3)Don D.
Went out for a dinner with the family! My kids have never been here so we decided to take them out here since they are only exposed to "Panda Express". I like PF Changs food, but not the prices. We had a chicken plate that was $15 and it had just about 15 pieces of chicken on it! Hmmm...kinda expensive since we were all going to share family style. Anyway, we ordered a few plates of items which all ranged from $12-$15. The good thing is that we went during happy hour so we got some appetizers for $4 and $5. The Lettuce wraps are awesome. The Dynamite shrimp is good too...but you have to like spicy food if youre going to order that! Overall, the experience was ok. My kids enjoyed it cause we "went out" for dinner. To me, its a little overpriced for what we actually ate. If we had paid regular price for everything....WAAAAAYYY to much. But we'll be back.....but not anytime soon. Also, im also rating it a 3 stars because I felt kinda discriminated. We entered from the street level and saw that there were many open tables in the restaurant but yet they sat us upstairs. Maybe because we had kids? When we went upstairs, we were the first ones up there for dinner. But as we looked at the rest of the tables that came after us, I noticed those tables had kids too! Hmmmmmmm..........
(3)Traci H.
For everyone who says, "But PF Changs doesn't serve Chinese food?!" My answer is: I agree, but they have good food if you know what to order. To be fair, part of why I might like PF Changs is because I started going there years ago back in Tyson's Corner Mall back in Virginia, when it was so difficult to even get Asian flavors. But even still, I like their chicken lettuce wraps--which I have now converted to ordering the tofu lettuce wraps and it's quite good. I eat half of it for dinner and the other half for leftover lunch. I try to avoid ordering the more "chinese" dishes like the noodle dishes and such because I'd rather go to Maple Garden for that kind of stuff. The eggplant dishes can get a little oily and the chicken/eggplant dish, just read carefully--I think last time I had it it was like ground chicken and I dislike ground chicken in my dishes like that. I had somehow thought it'd be slices of chicken breast. Thank goodness they stopped doing the whole show of mixing sauces. At this point I'd rather them just give it to me and I'll do it myself. One time we went to the Waikiki location the server must have had a case of the Monday's because boy was she a grouch. She made sure that we all knew how much she hated her job. But this past weekend we went on a Sunday and our server was just fine. So service isn't consistent but you don't go there because of service. And heck sometimes it's nice to go into Waikiki and see what "the scene" is like for all the tourists. And it's FREE validated parking. Kind of crappy parking lot that we always end up on level 2349875 but it's free and you don't free parking in Waikiki all that often. Oh and they're on opentable!
(3)Diana B.
Overpriced food that doesn't even taste Chinese. I ordered the kung pao scallops. The dish looked like a total mess. The flavors weren't even unified. It was as if somebody fried greasy scallops, then opened a bag of airplane peanuts and tossed it on the pan along with some dried chili peppers. The chili peppers by the way were too hot! I blame the seeds inside them. I knew I hated the dish from the first bite. My husband had chicken which also looked oily but since he had been drinking a little too many that night everything tasted good to him. I guess you could say happy hour prices are good but that is all.. Not a fan of P.F. Chang's. First time here and more than likely, (unless invited by friends) my very last... One thing I do know for sure is that they are attentive to their customers. It had started raining downstairs where we were sitting so they quickly moved us to the upstairs under the covered lanai. Our order and food were all transferred there as well. Check out some of the other restaurants around the area if you're looking for something that actually tastes good.
(2)Sean B.
It's hard for me, as a self-proclaimed foodie, to write a review of a chain restaurant without my intrinsic snobbery coming into play. After living in Berkeley a year, eating a chain restaurant is right up there on the list of unforgiveable sins with driving SUVs or clubbing baby seals. Yet I find myself compelled to write a rather favorable review of this particular PF Chang's which my friends insisted on going to this evening. First off; from an aesthetics standpoint, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. They look nice, the theme is fun and exotic(ish), and they do a nice job with it, as long as it's well maintained and clean, which this one is. The ladies at the checkin counter were friendly and gave me a buzzer so I could go to the bar and they would buzz me when my tardy friends arrived, so I didn't have to keep watch. Thought that was a nice touch. My friends called to let them know they were almost here and they buzzed me a few moments later so I approached the counter as my friends walked in the front door. I thought the synchronization was skillful. Our server was friendly but not overly attentive, did a competent and efficient job throughout the meal. The food itself was very well executed, my friends loved it and I was content (told you I'm a snob). The wine was a very nice accompaniment and our server made recommendations which my friend followed through with, and was pleased. Beautiful night to sit outside and eat, the food was quite good, and the service fantastic. It may be a chain, but even I have to bow and give credit where credit is due.
(4)Julia D.
Same as any old PF Chang's but far more touristy and scenic. I think a lot of the other diners were on their honeymoons. One complaint is that their vegetarian dishes are not nearly as good as their meat dishes. My friend got veggie chow fun, and it was totally flavorless. I got the broccoli and beef but substituted for tofu and I loved it. Our waiter was a hot, buff man. It's a huge space and we didn't have to wait at all. My favorite part was when a really squeaky girl next to us said, "Um, this is only like two pieces of lettuce" in regards to her lettuce cup. HILARIOUS!
(4)Vincent Q.
I've always walked by, I could tell this place was a type of fusion restaurant, having oriental (Chinese) attributes, but washed with American subtleties. Yet, a conversation came up about happy hour (3-6pm, half-price starters and drinks cost less!) and we decided to jump on it. Never hurts to try, right? Dynamite Shrimp- 3-stars- My friend is the dynamite shrimp specialist, but for me, the batter was a bit thick. The shrimp inside wasn't too exciting--not large, not small. It was well cushioned by the batter though. The sauce is a type of chili-mayonnaise that seems to be popular these days, without anything special. No extra pizazz to spice it up, even though it is a little spicy. Good, not great. Crab Wontons- 2 1/2-stars- My friend who ordered this wasn't a fan. She did what I rarely do, she smelled it--and it does smell like crab. Yet, the crab is so covered and mixed with cream cheese--yes, the center is cream cheese and crab with seasoning--you can't really enjoy the crab. This would be an excellent mouse used in a different dish, because the crispy wonton overwhelms the creamy center. The sauce isn't the best for this, I preferred the sweet-and-sour mustard sauce with the rolls. Crispy Green Beans- 4-stars- Thank you Yelp, I saw someone review it, and they were right. I should have gotten two trays of this. The portions say this is a relatively cheap ingredient, but the flavor is smooth, fresh and easy to handle. It is a casual enjoyment. Then you add in the chili-mayonnaise, like the one used on dynamite shrimp, and you've got a great little dish. I would never have ordered this from their description! Salt and Pepper Calamari- 3 1/2-stars- Utterly different than my usual meetings with calamari. It had the texture of calamari, but the shape and size of noodles. It was simple, yet delicious. It seems they do a good job with simple dishes, versus ones with too much flavor to choose from. Not a bad choice. Egg Rolls- 3-stars- Mind you, there are two egg rolls per order. These were pretty close to normal egg rolls, the kind I get in Chinatown. That said, the price was a little more than average, considering. Coconut Curry Vegetables- 2-stars- My friend waited, because she wanted to order this. She had a little, then the rest was put in a bag for take-out. We also tried some of it, and it wasn't too good. There was a sour flavor overwhelming the coconut curry. Although I am no expert, I make coconut curry and have had it at many different places. The flavor was a little odd, definitely not inviting nor comforting. Atmosphere- The setting is actually very cool, with outside seating available. The tables are large enough for five different starters and drinks. There are interesting wall murals, and the set-up of the restaurant made me think of Crouching Tiger, except there were no drunk martial artists, only tourists. The place is casual and dark enough for conversation, just not too bright. Service- Very friendly, and very helpful. The waiter who helped us had a trainee with him, so it was like he had four pairs of eyes watching out if we needed anything. Servers were good-looking, which is always a plus. Paying for the bill between credit cards was also made easy. Food and drinks both arrived quite quickly. Conclusion- This is a good place for some casual talk during happy hour. A nice place to unwind, as you aren't harassed or hassled to hurry up. The food comes quickly, and it's all decent. There isn't some extra love put into the dishes to make them unique or exciting, though. I don't know if I'd go and pay regular price for this, but it is a great deal from 3-6pm. We three did spend about $100.
(3)Karen D.
Decent Chinese-American food served up with a side of obnoxious club music and a generous helping of drunken passerby--this is P.F. Chang's Waikiki store after dark. I was craving authentic Chinese-American food late this evening, and pretty much every other option was closed. The answer? Visit P.F. Chang's at Royal Hawaiian Center, of course! I knew about their late night specials menu, but my decision was confirmed once I discovered the generous Yelp 20% discount offer upon check-in. Score! To the restaurant's credit, they did pretty much everything right. They are part of the Open Table reservation network, which I like. Staff were friendly and helpful from the hostess to the server to the manager who stopped by to approve my Yelp e-coupon. The food was good and consistent with what I expected. They have lanai seating, which I usually prefer. Unfortunately, I have to deduct a star for the atrocious noises coming from Senor Frog's next door, along with the boorish behavior of inebriated tourists passing by in a constant stream. Anytime I visit Waikiki, I know I'm going to witness a lot of idiotic behavior and craziness that passes for entertainment, and this experience certainly delivered on that front. P.F. Chang's is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the ground floor of Building A, corner of Kalakaua and Lewers. If driving here, be sure to have them validate your parking. Hours are Sun-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm; Fri-Sat 11:00am-midnight. Yelp 365 Challenge #084/365
(3)Tyler G.
I'm not that big of a fan of franchised restaurants, because usually the food is always to salty and lacks flavor. I'd have to say though PF Changs does a great job with its service and most of their food does not disappoint if you like "chinese" for american taste buds.
(4)Kimo C.
HAPPY HOUR REVIEW: I've never liked or AMR to PF Changs, until I learned of their happy hour- everyday between 2-5pm $2 Kirin Beers. Plus, a great selection of appetizers and finger foods. It's just a great deal!!
(4)T W.
Four of us went for Happy Hour and we were all very disappointed! The service was slow, the waitress cocky and the food mediocre and luke warm. The chicken lettuce wrap dish had pieces of bone in it and the lettuce was so wet we had to shake it out to get rid of the water. The fried rolls had no flavor - unless you saturated them in the sauce. The shrimp dish was so full of batter that we couldn't tell what we were eating. Our beer glass had lipstick on it and we had to wait for water refills. The music was so loud, we had to shout to hear each other. Needless to say, we won't be going back! Good luck it you decide to give them a try.
(1)Caroline F.
I usually try to steer clear of big chain places, but it was late Saturday night, and we were super hungry, and PF Changs had the shortest wait for a table, so we decided to eat here! We decided to get a few appetizers, and ordered the chicken flatbread, steamed shrimp dumplings and fried calamari. All of which were great! The shrimp dumplings were my favorite, and the chicken flatbread was more like a quesadilla, but it was also great! I have to admit, PF Changs surprised me!
(4)Karla-Lenina C.
It wasn't great, but it wasn't awful either. Let me explain... While on a weekend vacation with my family, we decided to eat at P.F. Chang's China Bistro. Out of everyone in my family, I was the only one who had ever eaten at a P.F. Chang's (I had dined at their Pasadena location a few times before). We were told it would take 20 minutes to get a table. However, as the 20 minute mark passed, we noticed that parties that had arrived AFTER us were being seated already. One particular party even had the same number of guests (7 people)... I think they knew we were a minute away from complaining because the manager came up to us to explain that there was some sort of "mix up" and that we would be seated in a few minutes. Okay. More like five, but whatever... I wasn't starving so it wasn't that big of a deal for me. When we were finally seated, I made sure I checked in through Yelp (you get 20% off your entire bill if you check-in... SCORE!!). I showed the waitress, and her manager checked it... Everything went smoothly. No problems there. :) Service was good. Our waitresss was great. She was very attentive and always refilled our drinks. Our orders came out promptly and correctly. If I was going to base this off service alone, I would no doubt give them a 4-star rating. However, when it came down to food... I just wasn't that impressed. Honestly, in my opinion, P.F. Chang is just a glorified Panda Express. My steak wasn't spectacular... I actually ended up giving the rest to my brother after only taking a few bites. The mushrooms that it came with however were deeee-lish! :) The rest of my party had much more positive reviews of the food. They had ordered garlic noodles, different kinds of soup (egg drop and wonton, I believe), fried rice, etc... I believe there was also salmon and chicken somewhere on the table. Lol. But they all loved it!!! So much so that my mother is forcing us to go eat at their Chino Hills location this Friday. Lol. Overall, the service was great (aside from not getting seated in the estimated time that we were told it would take), and the food was alright. It wasn't an orgasm in my mouth, but I wasn't hungry the rest of the night... So I guess it served its purpose.
(3)Ulanka B.
Kind of pricey, but tasty.
(3)Veruca S.
Another great meal...PLUS...excellent ambiance. We timed it right..about 11:45am...so the lunch crowd hadn't poured in yet. We had a table right at the edge of the outside seating area so we were sheltered from some possible cloud bursts and still were able to enjoy the sunshine. The portion I received on my luncheon Mongolian Beef was more than I received in the Portland Oregon location. Of course the quality was spot on. Totally worth it.
(4)Barbara N.
Clean, great service, friendly staff, we had a super waiter. Food and drinks great as always. We sat out on the patio, hot at first but finally cooled off. Lettuce wraps, twice fried noodles with beef, ginger chicken, my mouth is watering. I need a napkin! Yes go eat here and then say shay shay!
(5)Darrell A.
Happy hour is a pretty good deal at PF Changs. Lots of food and pretty darn good prices. My disappointment comes with the food, it is fair plus. Nothing great and is this really Chinese? Lettuce wraps, ribs, salads - fun but not rushing back
(3)Nicole M.
So I've been to a few PF Changs but never wanted to review them. The food is pretty good for chinese american but this location is different. Its the service that sets them apart. The waitress nicole is very knowledgeable and was training a new waiter who was also great and made excellent suggestions. We had mongolian beef, crab wontons, and asian shrimp salad with watermelon. Everything was delicious and so we came back again for the happy hour. They have half off on many apps so we totally pigged out and only spent $20 on food! At first we wanted to check out senor frogs so we went to their happy hour. Very strange vibe which included a grump bartender and a very drunk guy dancing alone with his shirt off. The happy hour margaritas were only $3 but all sweet and sour. We finished them and headed out only to be told by the staff that they are closing in a week and so the drunk dancing guy was their general manager! Soooo you can be looking forward to most likely a new restaurant in this center.
(5)Ani A.
The lettuce appetizer is amazing!!!! Plus it's free if you check in via yelp (had no idea, the server asked if we wanted to check in and get it for free). Very good food and pleasant service. Prices are affordable as well. At the end someone will take a picture of the people af your table and offer it to you to buy. Don't feel obliged but it's a nice gesture for vacationers.
(5)jonah A.
I loved it; my family loved it. What did we enjoy? The service. The hostess seated us immediately as we walked in. The waitress approached us immediately and asked if would like to order something to drink. The waitress was very attentive and made sure that our soft drinks were always filled. The bartendress kept looking at the TV show; not enough to do I guess. No smile on her face. The chicken dish was moist with lots of flavor. It could have had a stronger flavor, but it was good. The egg rolls and the lumpia were packed full of ingredients. The sauce made the rolls delish. The atmosphere: clean, quiet, great place to have a nice quiet talk among friends. Depending where you sit inside, you get the best of both wortds; a view of the outside scenery and the coolness of being inside. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch. Also, validation really helped with the parking costs--only $1. What a deal!
(4)Mark V.
The waiter was non-existant. The calamari was the worst I've ever tasted. Rubbery and dry. When we pointed this out to waiter, he didn't apologize, and sent no manager over, but just shrugged it off and left it on tbe tab. This is too bad because I have a home town PF Changs that I love, and this experience brought their whole image down.
(1)Arielle J.
I am so tired of wasting money on food that is not very good!!! After avoiding this chain for years I tried it out tonight--- nottt going back ever. Bland, weird tasting, overly weird sauced food is what i experienced. Giovanni Pastrami is the yummiest food on Lewers Street in Waikiki.
(3)Jim P.
I was disappointed to learn that all of their meal pricing is 50% more than on the mainland . In addition, they would not refill ice tea at no cost. Sticking it to the tourists I guess.
(1)Glenn S.
Chose to eat here on a Saturday night only because Cheesecake Factory had a 90 minute wait going. Anyway we ordered the 4 course menu and selected the following... First course - Egg Drop Soup, 4 stars. Probably the best tasting thing that we ordered out of the 4 courses. So yes, it went downhill from here. Second course - Steamed Vegetarian Potstickers, 2 stars. They arrived semi warm, almost cold and left no lasting impression. Entrees - Chang's Spicy Chicken, 2 stars. It tasted just like Panda's Sweet Fire Chicken and not something I would expect from this eatery. Beef Broccoli - Salty, salty, salty....half star. our waiter stopped by to ask "how we liked his cooking" and was taken back when we said his hand was too heavy on the salt. Sad thing is we were not visited by a manager nor did we have this removed from our check since the poor waiter seemed to be overwhelmed with his section. Mini Dessert - Red Velvet and Chocolate Cake, 3 Stars. Okay so P.F. Changs did okay with the beginning and the end of their 4 course menu. Sadly, they forgot that just like a football game...you need to bring it for 4 Full Quarters. This is my last go at P.F Chang's Hawaii. I had a pretty good experience in Vegas, however, something is just not right in Hawaii.
(2)Marc D.
My last review of this awesome place was on 4/30 of this year. Can a chain restaurant improve on perfection? Apparently so. We absolutely love coming to this particular P. F. Chang's. We also consistently recommend it to overseas visitors that are not familiar with the chain and have had the pleasure of their A+++ feedback after eating here. The service is always fantastic and if you have the luck/pleasure of visiting more than once it will define "Ohana" for you. Too many fab staff members to mention (Eki, Colombo, Ben, Kimberly, Maria, Shane, Boa, Mark...(sorry for leaving anyone out) etc.). Thank you all for your overwhelming hospitality. A definite reason why we return to Waikiki again and again!
(5)Amelia M.
I'm only reviewing P.F. Chang's Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00 every day. This is one of the most amazing Happy Hours I've seen in Waikiki. Both the drinks and food are ridiculously cheap for Waikiki and very tasty. Blue Moon and Kirin are served up in dramatic tall glasses for only $3, other beers are $4, and fancy cocktails like Asian Pear Mojitos are $6. There is a large selection of food ranging from $3 (eggrolls & spring rolls) to $7 (seared ahi, spare ribs). I have tried almost all items on the menu, and all have been delicious and beautifully presented. Many items are fairly healthy, too! (Happy Hour menu and nutrition info are posted on the restaurant's official website) Outside tables with umbrellas allow great Waikiki people-watching, and the waiters have always been exceptionally friendly, polite, and efficient.
(4)DOM d.
My fiend picked this place if it were me picking I would ve went somewhere else. Neways we ordered hot and sour soup which was authentic. Gluten free spinach which I neve had prepared this way it looked like the bottom of the plate of spinach was cooked and the top microwaved. And then vegetarian lettuce cups . The food tasted exactly how it was described on the menu. Service was on par but it seemed like the people who worked there didn't want to be there. As for going again read above Peace!!!! Dam wolfgang puck is the MANNNnn
(3)Emi H.
This is a story about the power of check-in offers...and lettuce wraps. While walking down the street in Waikiki I faced the dilemma of finding something to eat and pulled out my iPhone to search for food options on my Yelp app. What pops up? A nearby check-in offer at PF Chang's for a FREE lettuce wrap appetizer. Oh yes please!!! I personally have never been blown away by the food at PF Chang's but da-yum I love their lettuce wraps. I knew it was going to be a ridiculously long evening of work so I also ordered the Kung Pao chicken and Salt N' Pepper shrimp entrees for my crew. I ran off to set-up my booth at the Waikiki Spam Jam street festival and came back to eat. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty our entrees were. My BF also remarked at how good both of the dishes were. Does this location have better cooks than the Ala Moana store? Or have I just been going on an off day? Whatever the reason I was stoked and really enjoyed my meal. I'm actually have a kung pao chicken craving right now! So now I'm going to be a total nark and tattle tale on the staff. I've met the GM here and he is a super awesome guy, so I'm not sure if it's because he wasn't there to babysit, but the wait staff seemed more preoccupied with talking story than serving their customers. I'm all for workplace camaraderie but there is a time and place for everything. I know, I know I'm lame for being a nark but I was really annoyed by how unprofessional they were. Groups of staff hanging around the host stand talking story, groups of staff standing around the bar talking story. A staff member bellowing "Oh my gosh! I haven't seen you in like forever! Where have you been!!!" Yup, that echoed through the restaurant. So if the staff is talking story who's taking care of the customers? (The sound of crickets) I'm not saying they were ignoring their customers but there was definitely this feeling that the customers were secondary to socializing and that's a big no no. My waitress was a nice girl but she should have been way more on it and essentially forgot about us when we were ready to pay our bill to leave. My promo girl and I were both wearing red Yelp t-shirts for pete's sake. That's like wearing a neon sign that says "Make Sure You Service Me" in the restaurant world. You know there's a pretty good chance that I'm going to Yelp you so wouldn't it be common sense that you should do your best to give me amazing service. PF Chang's is not cheap by Hawaii chinese food standards and when you're paying $15-$20 for an entree there is a level of service that's to be expected. I'm going to close with my old boss' ideology that a review should be based on the food and not the service because her thought was that "Hey, I'm not eating the service." But do you know what I am eating? FREE lettuce wraps...
(4)Saw T.
I have been to several PF Chang restaurants in different cities and I always enjoyed their food. But for some reason, the food was mediocre to bad at this restaurant. Even the fortune cookie was stale. I will not go back to this particular branch though the service was very good.
(2)G S.
it was Gr8! when it opened like ? 15 years ago? or the one in Newport beach was good then it got bigger and worse and NOW (I gambled and ate there this week) it gets worse by the day it seems = YUCK ! Terrible never go there maybe they will open a decent place in that space ... -G
(2)Nicole P.
The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the food the service on the other hand was non existent. This was my second time going here for lunch and the first time it was good even though the kitchen took a bit of time cooking the food even though it was slow. This time how ever it was not that great. I decided I wanted to have Lunch here after work and decided I would get an appetizer and another dish after. Well my waitress came took the drink order and the appetizer order and then I never saw her again. I had kept the menu so when she came back I could tell her what else I wanted but she never came back. Right before I got my potstickers she swung by just to take the menu that was the table and then my potstickers came. She never came back to check on me or anything. I finished the appetizer and then waited for 20mins for her to come back or close enough so I can flag her down. One thing I hate is having to flag people down for service especially when it's slow and you can tell the waitress has only 4 tables. I had to get up and ask for a manager. Once I asked for the manager then the waitress came over asking if everything was okay. And I told her how I felt and that she shouldn't have assumed that just because I ordered an appetizer doesn't mean that's all I'm having. Maybe in time I'll go back but not for a while :(
(2)Larry B.
This place was packed. Sat at the bar and was decent and the bartenders stayed on top of empty drinks and food!
(4)Violet P.
I've been to P.F. Chang's a few times when I've travelled to the US and enjoyed it so I like to go and have a good Chinese meal. We went for a late lunch and the restaurant wasn't very busy. The server was friendly and prompt with service. I decided to have a chow mein noodle dish and my husband had the pepper steak with rice. I found the portion sizes large when they came out. I was expecting my noodles to be more like the crisp thin yellow egg noodles but they were thicker and not crispy. I found there to be too much sauce and it was too salty. The pepper steak was good with a little bit of spice and came with lots of veggies. We both decided to try a dessert and they were served in a cute little serving cup with spoon. I like my apple pie dessert and it was just the right size after a large meal. The price was reasonable as well and dessert was not as much as the meal price. Although the food this time wasn't as good as previous visits, I will go back next time I'm in the US.
(3)Sean S.
The green bean app was about the only thing good here.. never. I repeat never get their kim chee fried rice. It was one of the worst things I've ever had. Service was minimal at best..
(2)Tiana H.
We tried the gluten free chicken with broccoli it was awesome definitely recommend it for a healthier choice!
(5)Miicha G.
So good that we had to come back! I've never been to a PF chang's before but this one is really great. The service was perfect both times (friendly and knowledgeable) and we all loved the food. I had the New York Strip and the Mongolian beef...on two separate occasions mind you ;) If you're still able to have some desert I'd recommend the fried bananas...delicious. Nough said, go there!
(5)Keith A.
This review is for their new location on Lewers St. in the "Boardwalk" section of Waikiki which I could not find on YELP. The Boardwalk is a nicely done section of Waikiki that "T"s off of Kalakaua Ave up near the Sheraton Waikiki. Very clean. Great stores. And happy to say...no bums. Sorry if that offends anyone but for some reason the Diamond Head end of Kalakaua has really become over run with homeless pan handlers which turned us off from walking down there very much this trip. Last night here and we are doing some last minute shopping on The Boardwalk when my wife says, "How about PF Changs for dinner?" Neither of us had been there before and I did not check my YELP reviews ahead of time but I recall hearing over the years that PF Changs was pretty okay. Especially the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. So why not? We were warmly greeted and seated right away on the patio. Perfect for people watching. Not only was our hostess very friendly but our server "Bing" turned out to be most delightful. We were honest about never eating at a PF Changs and both our hostess and our server highly recommended the "Dinner for Two" which included soup, appetizer, two entrees and dessert for $46. Now THAT is a deal in Waikiki. I had heard about the lettuce wraps and noticed as we were being seated that several of the tables around us were enjoying these "Chinese Tacos". We placed our order: Egg drop soup Chicken lettuce wraps Almond Cashew Chicken Crispy Honey Shrimp My wife squealed with delight when she saw it was a Coke place. I cannot say enough how pleasant and attentive our server "Bing" was in checking with us several times throughout the meal and just sharing the "Aloha" spirit of genuine friendliness. We had a wonderful chat about where she was from in Hong Kong and where we were from in Oregon. "Bing" showed us how to mix the sauces and how to eat the wraps....even though we already had a pretty good idea.....it was very conscientious of her to swing by and make sure we had figured everything out. The food: Egg Drop Soup was good. Better than most. Chicken Lettuce Wraps.....delicious. "Bing" even noticed we had run out of lettuce leaves and quickly brought us back just the right amount...two...to finish off the chicken filling. Almond Cashew Chicken. Tasty. We would get it again, but not until we had tried some other dishes. I sold this one to my wife saying, "It's probably a lot like Chicken Almond Subgum". One of her favorites back home. It was similar, but not the same. We enjoyed how the chicken was more sliced as opposed to cut into cubes / chunks. Crispy Honey Shrimp was my wife's favorite and this was the one she was least happy about ordering. We would definitely order this one again. For dessert, "Bing" offered us a selection of 7 or so mini-desserts. Trying to remember, there was tiramasu, chocolate cream, cheesecake, lemon cream and apple. When "Bing" brought them out, they were these little over-sized shot glass type cups of dessert. Very cute. My wife devoured hers...the cheesecake. I had a few bites of mine....the lemon cream....and decided I was more than satisfied. Out the door with tax and tip.....$62. Again, hell of a deal in Waikiki. Excellent food. Excellent service. Great location. We'll definitely add PF Changs on The Boardwalk to our list of places to frequent on future visits.
(5)Bryanie R.
Pretty good place to eat. The waitress we had was really nice and friendly. And so was the hostess. They have happy hour between 12 and 5, or something. Obviously way better than usual Chinese take out kind of places. But a bit pricey for the amount they give, I think. But it was delicious!
(4)Saarah S.
Um....I don't see myself coming to this P.F. Changs ever again. Although the restaurant was clean and the staff are VERY welcoming and nice, the food really doesn't taste like normal P.F. Changs cuisine. The appetizers were greasier than normal (although the sauces were the same), and the vegetables that came with the dishes seemed a bit soggy. Not sure if they just weren't fresh?? AND the worst part....my favorite dish is the honey shrimp....its lightly battered, a little crispy, and the sauce complements the shrimp....the one they make here has heavy batter and came out VERY soggy. We sent it back, only to have another not so soggy version of the first dish we had. Sad to say I left this place hungry and ended up getting food somewhere else afterwards. I simply could not eat the food here. So if you like P.F.Changs...save your money for the one you're normally used to going to.
(1)Kalie F.
I am always a huge fan of Changs!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE everywhere in the USA!!! This one is in Waikiki, parking sucks!!! but that is just bc it is waikiki! We were able to get a table right away on the patio on a Sat night, and it was really busy, I was surprised we could get seated, I think we got the last outdoor table at that time.Our server was really friendly and fast!! I had a coupon for a free appetizer, so I had to use it. My spicy chicken with rice, always delic!!! the springs rolls great! My mans dish was not the best tho :( he got chicken lomein, and the noddles were mushy! I was sad about this one, bc changs is one of my fav restaurants! better luck next time
(4)Steve T.
Food was great and Chandler was amazing!
(5)J M.
YAY for happy hour! My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience here. Our wonderful experience started when I looked up P.F. chang's on yelp. I had no idea you could reserve a table on yelp! It was great and easy. When my bf and I checked in, once we got to P.F. chang's, we were happy to see we both received a yelp 20% off discount offer. It was still early, around 4:30 pm. Because it was happy hour (3- 6), I thought it would be a little busy. But it wasn't, so a reservation wasn't needed. Our waitress, I think her name is Nicole, was AWESOME! She was very helpful and always made sure we were doing good. The food was okay. We got the salt and pepper calamari and chicken lettuce wrap. The food didn't wow me, but it wasn't bad. The best part was that it was all $6 and under. The drinks were all yummy and pretty strong. We got the aloha kiss, tequila margarita, and blue hawaii. Aloha kiss was my favorite :) If you get the tequila margarita, get it frozen! All these drinks were $6! My bf also got a beer, Kirin, for $3. Because we went for happy hour, the 20% discount wasn't accepted. But it's okay, I'll be back to use my 20%! Other than that, I will most likely only go for happy hour.
(5)Chanel G.
I love the food, always good in my belly! The wait staff was particularly great that night. I was dining with my 8 year old niece while waiting for her mother to finish up her own dinner across the street and we were never made to feel like we were taking up space while leisurely coloring after our dessert. PF Chang's usually has great check in specials too! I have received free appetizers and up to 20% off my check on multiple occasions.
(5)Susanne M.
Decent food. Birds are quite annoying but dining outside in the most beautiful place in the world- we were quite happy. No idea why everyone raves about PF Changs- other than they like overpriced, small low-flavor dishes.
(3)Eric M.
I've frequented this chain throughout the mainland and here in Hawaii. Great experience for those who are not familiar with Asian food outside of the "buffet" experience. Variety of food but if it's your first time get the lettuce wraps for sure. My favorite is the Dahli Chicken as an entree but be warned it's the hottest (spicy) thing on the menu. You can't go wrong with the Sea Bass either. Make sure you make reservations for dinner especially on the weekends or holidays. This place will be packed if you don't.
(4)Cherlyn E.
I like this PF Changs to eat at the bar. I do not sit at the tables. I am only here for business so this works well for me.
(3)Shane Z.
Had a very good experience here in Waikiki. The veggie Chow Fun was the best we have had at a PF Chang's. Also had the veg. lettuce wraps (always good) the asparagus & snap peas. All the dishes were excellent with a bottle of Mac Murray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Service was also very good.
(4)Barry L.
Ashley was our server. She was awesome. Secure a table via Open Table and Yelp, worked like a champ. Happy hour here is from 3-6, lettuce wraps on sale, a few $3 beers. Of course to order lettuce wraps. Salmon for dinner was excellent. There's nothing bad on the menu here. Ashley was the bomb, ask for her. Use the 'Check in' they'll give you a 20% off coupon, expires in 4 hours. It was good off the whole meal including booze. Did I mention how awesome Ashley is?
(5)Perry R.
The food is great as always, but the service is exemplary!!! Chandler rocks! He deserves a promotion...
(5)jeannine s.
The Amercanized-chinese food formula apparently works, but I always wonder why anyone would chose to go to PF Chang's when there are so many other flavorful options to be found, especially in places with high Asian populations. Most of the dishes are barely passable as good Chinese cuisine. Good thing there are other bells and whistles like a comfortable contemporary decor, validated Waikiki parking, stiff tropical drinks and a decent wine menu to keep guests happy. Honolulu's chinese restaurants may not have all these other perks, but the food is worth the experience. When in DeLuth, MN, make a beeline to P.F. Chang's. When in Honolulu, HI, hike it to the nearest neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
(2)K R.
Awesome service, awesome food, nice decor
(5)Keola m.
Friends and I went to PF Changs on a Saturday night. In Waikiki. Need I say more....crowded. Waited about 30 minutes to get a table but, got a nice table outside on the patio. Its kinda cool people watching while sipping on a cold beer. Went to my "android" phone, checked in on yelp.com and to my suprise there was a free Chicken Lettuce Wrap appetizer offer that just popped up. Our waitress was very nice but, didnt know what yelp was all about nor did she know how to use the offer. So, off she went to get some help. a few minutes later a large bouncer type person (who is probably gonna read this) stopped by the table to redeem the offer. Did I mention he was really really nice? he explained to the waitress that yelp was the best website out there and that I would most likely write a review about tonights experience. haha who me? FOOD ORDERED: Tempura fried Green Beans-yes, very addictive. The sauce that came with it was a little spicy so we used the sauce from the spring rolls. Spring rolls-Good. we liked the dipping sauce. Chicked Lettuce Wraps-Very good Walnut Shrimp w/honey dew melons-DELICIOUS Sweet Sour chicken-Good - moist but, not too much taste. Crispy Honey Chicken- GREAT! Hong Kong Beef w/snow peas-DELICIOUS!!! The waitress did forget to adjust off the Lettuce wraps but, she was really nice so....its all good. Overall it was a great experience. Id definately go back.
(4)Beequeen A.
I can't believe how bad the food was!! From appetizers to main course, it was downright BAD. Everything was tepid and so greasy. The calamari was limp and uninspiring, the so called green onion chicken pancakes were seemingly from a bad Mexican restaurant, and the scallops and shrimp kung pao were coated with grease and cold. Thank God we used a gift certificate because we would have been pissed if we had to pay for it! Avoid this place like the plague! This is NOT Chinese food, not even close.
(1)John D.
Great food, wine and atmosphere. Convenient and next to Embassy Suite.
(4)Jenn M.
So I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I like this place! Not so popular with the local crowd (yes, I said it, PF Changs is actually GOOD) but give it a try! Their happy hour (till 6) is really awesome for the price, almost equivalent to my usual pau hana joint, Ryans. Their spring rolls are tasty, a little greasy but for $3, you can't beat it. The ribs (dry) are the best I've had, and for $6 for 6 pieces, it can't be beat. Potstickers are good, lettuce wraps OK. The ambiance is great. Location is awesome and you don't have to drive around in circles looking for parking. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try at least once.
(4)Phil J.
Returned this Tuesday evening after several months. (Bad experience last visit) I was very glad to see the bathrooms were very clean and even smelled good. Kudos to the staff. The food was nice, although the calamari was very over cooked and rubbery. I did enjoy the crispy green beans very much. The usually outstanding lettuce wraps were pretty boring. The lettuce was small and hard to wrap anything in.All in all the food was satisfying. The service was mediocre at best, it took our server three tries to tell us how much a lava flow cost. She seemed rushed even though it was not busy.Will definitely be back in a few months.
(4)Crystal L.
I have been to PF Changs in California but this was my first time at this establishment over in Hawaii. The restaurant itself was easy enough to find and I liked that it was only a few blocks away from the hotel we were staying at. We were seated immediately and were just in time to catch the end of happy hour. The food came in big enough portions to share with the rest of my family and came out in a timely manner. The food was delicious -- I had the Mongolian Beef. The beef was easy to eat, no fat, and was tasty. What I didn't like was the dim lighting (hard to read the menu) and the rice was undercooked so it was very crunchy. My mother got the shrimp fried rice and my father and I both got bowls of white rice to go with our meals, all of the bowls of rice were crunchy.
(3)Colin P.
Friendly service. Chandler was our waiter. Food was served quickly. Nice atmosphere. The almond and cashew chicken was a bit salty. But I loved the shrimp with candied walnuts.
(4)Natasha O.
Solid food and cocktails. Service was notably attentive and friendly. Busy place, music was a bit loud. Good for groups, not great for a romantic date.
(4)Daniel B.
Four of us got together to have dinner... not knowing where to go, we decided to fire up the usual iPhone foodie apps -- Urbanspoon, Yelp, and OpenTable. We settled on PF Chang's after much time going back and forth and me wanting the OpenTable points. Made the reservation 10 minutes before our time, arrived at the hostess booth, and was seated nearly immediately... The original table they had for us--it started to drizzle so the good people at the restaurant resat us upstairs in the lounge-ish area in a booth. Nice, but a bit dark... boo when I want to see what I'm eating, or decide from the menu what I WANT to eat, for that matter. The food came out, the service was prompt, and the food was good. Smiles all around, and the usual sampling of each others food was in play... On our table... - Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Won Ton Soup - Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef (w/ Gluten-Free Soy Sauce) - Regular Mongolian Beef - Some shrimp dish -- totally forgot the name. ha! Here's where I knock a half-star... When we wanted our check, we had our Malamacard apps on our phone ready to go for our discount. (Being at the Royal Hawaiian Center, their mall discount program had a 10%off deal going on). When we showed the "Virtual Card" within the app to our waitress, she said it wasn't valid and that she needed the physical card. Looking at each other at the table, we were like.. "seriously"? Realizing what was going on, she went to "consult with her manager" and eventually said that it was alright, and that she would honor the Malamacard discount without the physical card. The bottom line... The service, good-ish. The food, good. The price.. for what you get, pretty pricey. Oh and if you're sensitive to gluten, ask to see their gluten-free options -- they're surprisingly good!
(3)matt k.
Review it for it is, not what it isn't . PF Changs doesn't profess to be an authentic Chinese restaurant. They are a modern, and yes, Americanized restaurant but the overall experience, at this location, was great. Service was OK, on the first visit, and stellar on the second. The first visit we ordered fried rice, lo mein, and a couple chicken entrees, all very, very good while dining outside in the great Hawaiian atmosphere. The second visit we went for happy hour and splurged on appetizers, hey, 50% off. All were very, very good and we bought half of them! But the fried green beans are out of this world especially with the aioli served. Wish I could say I'd be back anytime soon to this particular location but I can't, so we'll be visiting a local PF Changs soon in hopes for the same great experience.
(4)Cris G.
I had sort of high expectations when I first ate here. Reason being, that everytime I saw the place from the outside looking in, it seemed like a fancy place that was usually filled with a lot of people. So I finally tried this place with a friend and I was very disappointed. We ordered two appetizers, the lettuce wraps and the veggie dumplings (potstickers), a main dish, the sweet and sour chicken, and a dessert, the banana lumpia looking thing with ice cream. So to me, the lettuce wraps were just "meh ok." The dumplings were tasteless and gummy in texture. I actually enjoy CPK's lettuce wraps and potstickers a lot more. Just sayin... The worst was the sweet and sour chicken. It tasted like a frozen meal they thawed and microwaved for us. The breading around the chicken was limp and doughy, and the sauce was nothing special. It was expensive too for what it was and the portion. We had two bowls of brown rice to go with our chicken and even the brown rice sucked. How can you screw that up? It was sooo dry and all the grains didn't stick to each other. It was a lot like instant rice. The dessert was probably the best thing we got. I would rather go to Panda Express becaues their orange chicken is way better than what I got here. This is NOT chinese food. It's absolutely not even close. If you want good chinese food, you're better off going to your neighborhood chinese restuarant.
(1)Christine H.
I know this is a chain restaurant but you cannot beat their happy hour prices and the food is pretty tasty. If you go during the dinner happy hour you get many appetizers and even some plates for half of the regular prices which you just cannot beat with how expensive all of the restaurants are in Waikiki.
(4)Natalie S.
Another fun night in Waikiki this week starting with pf changs. We had to wait a bit for our table, but we wanted to make sure that we had garret as our server, so we didn't mind being patient. He took great care of our table, and the food was good, as always. It's great that the restaurant is walking distance to everything in waiks. We'll be back again soon!
(5)Brooke P.
This was my first time at a P.F. Chang's. We've never gone to the one at home because you have to be dressed up, but people were in t-shirts and shorts here, so that was comforting. We had egg rolls, spring rolls, and sweet and sour soup as appetizers. All sooooo good! Our waitress helped me pick the Orange Peel Shrimp. Everything is made to be shared, which was great, because everything we had was amazing! This place lost a star because when servers weren't attending tables, they were at the hostess stand messing around and talking rather loudly. And of course, the birds. One stayed by our table the whole time, and someone who I assumed was a manager kept shining a laser pointer at it, making it flip out and flap around, but not leave. I would've been rather upset if it had flown over our table and pooped on my delicious food.
(4)David P.
Always our favorite wether at home or traveling. Great service, great food and great atmosphere! Always our first restaurant to stop at in Honolulu.
(5)Clement Y.
Service here kind of sucks I guess they are to busy with all the tourist to be friendly here. Our waitress was not the smartest either I may be just nit picking but I asked for her not to pour my beer and she did it anyway and not very well either. If I wanted a ton of head I would of went out to Kalakaua and got a hooker. Also they shouldn't say nothing is frozen because I've seen the kitchen and all the seafood and vegetables are bagged and frozen. I rather eat real Chinese food for the price I payed cause this place is a bit pricey and they don't give you very much food. I must say this place serves the most chewy calamari (frozen) I have ever had!
(1)Heidi S.
Sit at the bar; enjoy the great service (thanks Shane & Columbo), fun conversation, and yummy libations/food. I went to the awesome Happy Hour 6 out of the 9 days I was in Waikiki.
(4)Jesse C.
I'm confused. This is a Chinese restaurant or an American one? I thought it was Chinese and tried to order it family stuff but my friends corrected me in time. I do have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Being Chinese and all, there's no way you can show me better cooking then mom's. But they did a good job on our meals. The veg coconut curry plate had huge chunks of raw onion that I did not like but the other dishes that I tried were within acceptable perimeters. The banana spring roll dessert is a definite must-have. Hmm. Yum. I may have to re-visit this restaurant for a second taste testing.
(3)Denise S.
I've never had a bad meal here, and the service is always excellent!!!
(4)David H.
i have a picky mouth, their service is fine but the food didnt satisfy me.
(2)Tyler K.
Review for happy hour and appetizers.. Good service, get seared tuna and chicken flat bread, they are amazing.. Mojito, Mai tais are great, and happy hour price can't be beat
(5)Gianna R.
It is what is is a more upscale chain Chinese/American Spot... Some people love it and some people hate it I think its right down the middle of the road... They do have the best Chicken Lettuce Wraps going..... Fast Simple Reliable Food nothing to Fancy.. Kinda reminds me of a Chinese version of Houstons.....
(3)Brian R.
Excellent food, good service! Only reason for not giving 5 stars was the flying rats (pigeons). Eat inside and not a problem.
(4)Antoinette T.
My dear husband and I unknowingly tried to surprise each other this valentine's day. i made reservations at a restaurant i'd been dying to try right after the new year and he bought tickets to the boyz II men concert that started at the same time as my reservations. our last minute reservation at p.f. chang's seemed good enough. i like p.f. chang's for what it is. obviously americanized but tasty. i didn't realize that they had opened one up in waikiki but i figured it would be just like the one on ala moana, so it didnt matter to me. we had early reservations at 5pm and it was only about 1/3 filled when we got there. Our server was rushed, for reasons unknown, and very abrupt. we had to flag him down every time we wanted a drink refill. and we had to wait about 45 minutes for our food to come out... usually not a problem when im in great company... except for when the food comes out room temperature. what were they doing back there for 45 minutes that the food still came out cold?! this experience has put me off of this restaurant for a long time.
(1)Jon L.
Good food and service. Nice place to grab a drink and share some Chinese food. Yeah it's a chain but still it was solid experience. Would go back for sure. Better than most of the other chains in the area by a lot
(4)Tara S.
We do our best to avoid chains while traveling, but this one night we gave in and ate at PF Changs. Service was very friendly and for any questions regarding the menu he couldn't answer, he took it upon himself to get the answers for us. Being vegetarian, he helped me steer around the menu and get something I would enjoy. Fried green bean app was yummy, budha's feast stir fry with tofu had about 2 pieces of tofu. Husband liked his food, but he's not all that picky. All in all, don't go here unless you're looking for something easy and familiar. Gave it four stars because of our server, not the food.
(4)Lance C.
Not being a huge fan of Asian food I love this place. The food was awesome and the wait staff very friendly. If you're looking for a fun night out in town this is the perfect place to start off.
(4)Connie C.
I admit it, I like PF Chang's. My mom, who makes the best Chinese food and is super picky about eating out, even likes PF Chang's. It's an old standard for me. I think we probably hung out at the bar here at least 4 times during our stay down the street. The happy hour specials are great (1/2 off appetizers and $6 cocktails from 4-6pm, I think) and the bartenders are super friendly. Shane, one of our favorite bartenders, took really good care of us every time we were there. He made my favorite cocktail (Key Lime Pie Martini) perfectly, and introduced us to the Sichuan Flatbread (Chinese version of a chicken quesadilla) which is now my favorite appetizer. While I wouldn't recommend visitors to come here for a full meal (since there are so many other great dining options that aren't chains you'd find in your hometown), this is a great spot if you want to get some small bar bites or grab a couple cocktails in the middle of the day or after dinner.
(4)Grace M.
I've been to a few PF Chang's chains quite a few times and this one disappointed. Slow service, the food wasn't THAT hot or as tasty. It was a meh dinner at the most. My friends and I came here based on the free lettuce wraps we get with the entree promo which was a cool touch. But that's about it. I've definitely experienced better at other PF Chang locations. The good thing was that they took a reservation about 2 hours before, that was a nice touch.
(2)mun p.
We ate here on Christmas Night 2012, and the food and service were great although I am not usually a fan of large chains. We were grateful that we made reservations in advance because there were some parties that had been waiting for 2 hours for a table. We had to wait a mere 10 minutes and got a lovely booth by the bar. Our waiter was great. I did not like one dish and he immediately removed it off the bill and the manager came and apologized to us about it. The drinks and appetizers were great. We also enjoyed the noodles, fried rice, spicy tofu, and dynamite shrimp. Service was efficient and the waiter took the time to chat with us. Santa was even walking around and took a picture with the kids. It was a really fun night at PF Chang's!
(4)Jenny T.
This place has The Best Happy Hours in Waikiki. From 3-6 pm everyday! Great prices on food and drinks. Seared Ahi tuna for $6 and is a dinner size. $4 Blue Moon. Came here more than half a dozen times with friends and we've never been disappointed. 5 stars, indeed!
(5)Love S.
This place needs to close it's doors. Terrible. You want Chinese? Go to Chinatown. The worst place in chinatown is notches above PF Changs. Went here last night for their first try at promoting it into a club, it was dead. No vibe. Just like their food.
(2)Laurie K.
Loved the food...the service was amazing as well as so much food for a great price! Our waiter looked and acted just like Matt LeBlanc and didn't even realize it...after that it was a riot just chatting and laughing...he couldn't do enough for us!!!
(4)Anthony A.
Excellent service and the dinner for two is a great deal.
(3)Veggie L.
We had our thanksgiving dinner here on the 2011 Waikiki vacation trip. Not authentic chinese food but a well-run restaurant. I don't think it is fair to give it a low rating just because they don't offer real Chinese food. I saw reviews that say "Fake Chinese" food, I'd like to point out that it's not faked but adapted to fit in a culinary culture where people just love sweet, fried, heavy-sauced food. For example, the ma-po Tofu we had is a total different revision. If the waiter does not tell me it is Ma-Po Tofu, I wouldn't imagine it is as the Tofu is deep-fried with no authentic Si-Chuan MaPo flavors at all, the looks is completely different, so is the taste. Rice Noodle dish is fine, edible, and I'd say neutral for most people to enjoy. Egg Plant garlic sauce way too sweet for us. Overall foods are just edible for us who has eaten authentic chinese food for our whole life. We will unlikely return to any PF-Chang unless there is no other choice when we travel. we settled in this place as they have nice Alfresco seatings available although we waited 20 minutes to get in. The receptionists were not very willing to put us in the waiting list as they did have seats immediately available inside but the manager took our request happily. The manager also offered extra attention to get us a better spot that is closer to the street. The waiter is a polite young gentleman who did everything he can to make sure we are happy with our Thanksgiving eve meal. I think it is clear this restaurant is well managed. I would still recommend this place to those who are ok with non-authentic Chinese food. For those who have to have Authentic Chinese food and would end up complaining just because food is not up to their standard, no need to go. In Waikiki, for Alfresco dining, PF chang's location is almost perfect. At dinner, I'm sure you would also enjoy the Tiki torch lights all along the street and the restaurant.
(4)Jessica R.
This is the first PF Chang's I've been to, and I've only been here once, last week. I met up with a couple of friends and their young daughter, whom I hadn't seen in a while, and we had a really tasty dinner. First, what I didn't like... It was hard to find. I've never been to PF Chang's before and the map at the shopping center that I saw said it was on the Second Floor (i probably misread the map, but still...). I found it after walking around for a bit, but I couldn't get in. The second flood doesn't have an entrance, and while there's a little rope chain thing, it was closed, and the server standing there gave me stink eye and wouldn't even tell me where the entrance was. He just ignored my attempts to get his attention. What a jerk. Once I went to the first floor, there the entrance was, a bit hidden behind a partial wall. We were seated on the second floor, but didn't get the grouchy server, not that our server was very attentive. Drinks took forever to arrive and be refilled, and the food was very slow in coming out. However, once the food came out, it was much better than I thought it would be. We all shared our dishes, and they were very tasty. Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Calamari, Asparagus, spicy chicken, beef, chow fun, rice, and mini deserts. Super Yummy! (Very tasty, even if not authentic Chinese food) If only the service had been better, this place would have been 4 stars!
(3)Ed L.
Food and service were adequate. Very busy location in Wakiki. Props for getting food out quickly during busy happy hour. I was not wowed by the food.
(3)April D.
First impressions are very important and PF Chang lived up to theirs! My boyfriend and I were going shopping at the Royal Hawaiian so we chose to dine at PF Chang for the first time ever. We arrived as a walk in at about 11pm last night and from start to finish our dining experience was wonderful. The hostess brought us to our table and almost immediately after sitting here came our server Alex. As it was our first time we had no clue what to order and Alex was a kind and doting server. She gave us enough time to think about our selections without performing a disappearing act that some servers at other restaurants do- saying they'll be back in a few minutes but actually come back in 10. Alex made sure to get refills for our drinks and always made sure we were satisfied with the taste of our food. Of course everything was delicious. We ordered the Chicken Lettuce Wraps for our appetizer and enjoyed the Street Noodles and Lemongrass Shrimp as our entrees. Her service exceeded our standards. She definitely deserved our 20% gratuity. Thanks to the cooks that night and our server, PF Chang will be seeing more of us.
(5)John P.
Solid PF Chang experience as always. I come basically for the key lime martinis. They were offering a Yelp coupon so that was cool and one of the managers gave us heads up on the new udon spot in Waikiki. Mahalo on that!
(4)Ben B.
I was very happy with PF Chang's. I came with a group of six. We each ordered an entrée and shared since it's family style, so we got a good variety and had just the right amount of food. It is Chinese/American, so if you are looking for traditional preparations you'll be disappointed. Try the shrimp with candied walnuts (this is sweet so get something spicy to go with it) and avoid the moo goo gai pan, which had little taste. Good beer selection.
(4)Nik M.
Worst experience I have ever had. It took 2 hours to get 2 appetizers. The waitress never came and told us anything. Not to mention we had a one year with us and the reason why we ordered the appetizers in the first place.
(1)Joe O.
I'm not sure what people are expecting - the best way to describe this spot is: Chinese/American cuisine. They take good Chinese dishes and make them more "appealing" to the hordes of gringo's that love this kinda place. The service is rushed, the food is fast, the overall experience is fine. If you've eaten at one PF Chang's you've eaten at all of them. Of course no other location has the advantage of amazing surf just minutes away.
(3)Colie J.
After an incredibly long day of travel we stopped here for a quick bite before bed. Prices are higher ($3.25 for a sprite) but service was prompt and we were in and out in less than 25 minutes.
(3)Kevin M.
What's the Scoop? First of all it's not authentic, but that doesn't mean it's not good. PF is like Taco Bell to Mexican food. The selection is very diverse and the atmosphere is very classy with a mix of culture in it's decor. Price: Fair Must try: Highly recommend the lamb dishes for lamb lovers. The duck is great and meaty as well. Lettuce wraps for an appetizer is a must if you haven't had that. The Szechwan flat breads make a great starter too. Stay away from: The cheesecake on the dessert menu. It's not what you think, at least at this location. Very dry and not fresh. Desserts: PF has a great selection of mini desserts ranging from chocolate moose to red velvet cake for around $2! Parking: You can get free 4 hour validated parking. Drinks: If you like beer, try their Harbon Chinese beer. It's very unique and comes in a cool bottle wrapped in rice paper. To me the beer has a hint of lychee.
(3)Sandy L.
I've gone to PF Changs in California before and liked it. But the food at this particular PF Changs is just horrible. Yes, I know PF Changs is Americanized Chinese food, which I occasionally enjoy. But at this PF Changs, all I tasted was SALT. Salty, greasy, MSG nuggets of disgusting-ness. I had to spit out the mongolian beef because it was so yucky. Not only did it suck but it was also expensive, which added to the suckiness of the whole experience. They offer a $46 menu for 2 which included 2 soups, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, rice and 2 desserts. ALL BAD and not worth your money. When I first got there I was starving, when I left I wasn't hungry at all --not because I ate but because I ended up losing my appetite.
(1)Meg W.
Was in there a week or so ago and the food and atmosphere was great! Lively place and our server Chandler was great! He kept the drinks coming and help us as it was our first time to a PF Changs.
(4)Sarah M.
This P F Changs has the best service! I've never experienced such excellent service. To top it off, we have a large party! Thank you so much to Eki and his staff, you have made the start of our vacation amazing.
(5)Genevieve B.
I got a call from the regional manager based on my email to corporate and negative yelp review. We spoke for a while. He really tried to understand what had happened, and had already spoken to the store manager. He also told me that they had given us an extra-special free dessert because of our trouble, but no one had told us that at the time. He also sent me a nice letter and a gift card. Pretty much one of the best customer service experiences I have had. Will give them another shot.
(5)David M.
Great place for happy hour. Just what we were looking for and bartender Sofi was wonderful. Will be back again.
(5)Jirarat S.
I've only ordered take out from here because I work nearby and I usually don't have time to dine in. I've had the crispy honey chicken lunch bowl, which comes with rice and either egg drop soup or hot and sour soup and I've had the Buddha's Feast, which is just steamed or stir fried veggies. Both aren't too bad and they usually give big portions...up until today when I ordered the chicken lunch bowl again. There were maybe 8-9 pieces of chicken, 4 decent sized and the rest were tiny little pieces you could feed to a baby. I was thinking that I was spending $10 on a meal and that I would have some left over for later but I ate every bit of that in 10 minutes. The soup actually filled me up more than the chicken did. That was probably the worst take-out experience I had there. The other times I've gotten bigger portions. I don't know if they're inconsistent or they cut down on their portions since the last time I ordered from them. I might give them another try, but only if I'm really craving honey chicken.
(3)Jamie A.
I've lived in Honolulu for 3 years now, and it's no secret their is alot of chinese/asian cuisine to be had. For whatever reason i'm drawn to stopping in PF Changs when i'm out an about in Waikiki. I credit the staff significantly. I have a ball with the bar tenders EVERY time i'm there. I like stopping in with groups whether eating dinner or just having a drink before hitting level 4 or other night life venues in the area. The management team is really accommodating, theirs no pretentious looks if you ask to merge tables or move a chair etc. The balcony seating is perfect for just wanting to people watch in Waikiki without feeling overly touristy. Of course i have my menu favorites: the lettuce wraps, sweet and sour chicken, garlic noodles... oh and the ALOHA Kiss is a must try (think smoothie liquor).
(4)Shaunte B.
Visited several times during our vacation. Wait staff was always pleasant. Definitely take advantage of their happy hour:).
(5)Jessica A.
Great service here, always. I love the salt and pepper calamari, and the dumplings are divine. A frequent lunch spot and they have great deals at happy hour (I believe 4:30-6:30 on weekdays, but don't quote me on that).
(5)Brandon M.
went here recently and had ordered a bowl of rice. the rice taste old and had the texture of polymer and packing peanuts. ended up vomiting it the toilet a few minutes laters. seriously. how can you call this a china bistro and yet no one in the kitchen cna make a decent steam bowl of rice? a bow of rice o roni would be better or uncle bens
(1)A R.
First experience for happy hour here lots of fried food and drneched in sauces did have chicken lettuce wraps but could also be different maybe bigger pieces of chicken I felt like a was eating rabbit poop. Had a ginger cosmo I believe Soo strong I smelled like an all night bender after a few sips didn't really like the Ginger after taste I'll stick to plain cosmos
(3)Josh G.
My first PF Chang's experience was at this location on a Saturday night around 6pm. My wife and I (on our honeymoon) had the dinner for two; it included an appetizer, soup for each of us, two entrees, and mini (shooter) desserts. She had the red wine flight, I had a soda and a gin and tonic and our bill was still around $65! Great service, great food, nice and convenient location, and reasonable prices all add up to a very pleasant dining experience.
(5)Kevin P.
I can't say enough about PF Chang's on Lewers. I love the view, they take reservations, they seat me where I want to be seated without hassle, and of course most of all I love the food. If you havn't tried the lemon scallops your missing out!!! Peppered steak is amazing, ginger chicken with brocolli, and the garlic noodles. This is what I always order. I am a body builder and when it is time to cheat I hit up PF Chang's.
(5)Gigi Y.
I made a last minute reservation on Christmas Eve for dinner. We were seated right away. I've been to the Ward location many times, this is my first time to the Waikiki location. This location is a lot smaller than the Ward one, although I think there's two levels at the Waikiki restaurant... Anyhow, the food was good but the service was not so great. I think we got a lazy waiter... only 1 soda refill, didn't bring the mini dessert platter over and no fortune cookies for us either! I'll stick with the Ward location.
(3)aldrich g.
Great food! Awesome service!
(5)Ashli B.
I've eaten here many times, and I'm never disappointed. I highly recommend going during happy hour for great drink and appetizer specials. Obviously, even though the restaurant name has "China" in the name, keep in mind that this is a chain and it's Americanized, which is just fine with me. Service is attentive but not overwhelming. My drink stayed refilled and our table was checked on a few times. Food prices are reasonable for Waikiki. I recommend the pan-fried pork dumplings, Hunan-style hot fish, and Singapore street noodles. Children's menu is fairly limited but decent even for my picky eaters. We will be back!
(4)Mallika I.
Ok food. Definitely had better food at other PF changs...
(3)Jaime D.
Crowded and very noisy, even at 9:30 pm. Standard P.F. Chang's fare, so if you like their food, you'll get what you're expecting. Bummed that our lettuce wraps came with 3 lettuce leaves for 2 people - smallish detail, but waiter was too busy for us to bother asking for more, which just takes away from things. I will say the management was great about showing us how to redeem a coupon from my phone for a Yelp check-in, and service was friendly and adequate. Not a terrible experience all told, but just not one of our faves from our island visit.
(3)El C.
Good food, nice location. We went here because we had a coupon and ignored the 3 star reviews. Glad we did. We will go again with or without a coupon!
(5)Em A.
We had their amazing lemon meringue cocktail & chicken lettuce wraps. Our entries were super good too, but our service was superb! I can't remember the guy's name but he was from the bay area and we talked for a long time regarding moving here from SF to HI. What a sweet guy he was...MAHALO!
(4)Jarel B.
Super hot little bartender (Lola) Can't beat the $3 blue moon from happy hour and the northern style spare ribs.
(4)Amy H.
Service & food was shitty. mongolian beef tasted like beef jerky...hard and rubbery. The service was extremely slow...we literally waited 20 mins. for our check!
(1)Phil C.
Service was awful to start as we waited 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us after being seated with about 7 different employees walking back and forth in front of our table. Luckily, a nice young waitress recovered nicely. Chicken lettuce wraps were as expected. Seared ahi tuna was good. Fried calamari was subpar as the chefs decided to fry them up in almost one large clump. Can't complain about the late night happy hour pricing though.
(3)T J.
It was what you normally expect from PF Changs, except for the service was very poor at this location. Waiter had other priorities on this evening.
(2)Rita B.
I had never been to P.F. Chang's before. There is one here in Lakewood, Colorado I frequently pass. The staff and service was excellent. The manager stopped by our table a couple times, which was impressive. The food was excellent. It was my birthday dinner and I received a complementary appetizer and desert. The food was also excellent. I was so impressed, the whole experience was wonderful.
(5)Eiich O.
one of the better happy hours. great selection at good prices.
(4)James W.
My family went here and found a most distressing mistake. Our party of 7 had a gratuity added at 18%. upon checking the calculation it was actually higher... There system was over calculating the tip. I wrote a review and was contacted by Edward who was genuine and upset over a computer glitch that he assured me was now fixed. We all make mistakes and how we correct them does count. I would go there again.
(3)Bar p.
Love PF changs. Always good times. Waikiki location. Jenny is a great bartender. Awesome service. Lettuce Wraps was also a winner.
(5)Brian S.
Highly recommend that you make reservations at this location. Food was very good, service a bit slow and inattentive which is the reason for the 4 stars.
(4)Pedram M.
Can't say much as it was a brief experience with Fried Rice, Shrimp in Lobster Sauce and a bottled beer on our table and it all went great except for the lack of friendly, personal service you get out of a great restaurant. So, four stars for the only horse-less Chang I've seen, the same rating I'd probably give to all the other ones too.
(4)Ben B.
Dine there twice with friends. Serive and food was great both times. The calamari and firecracker shrimp apps was the bum. There were 4 of us so we all order I item. The steamed bass was the favorite item amoung the items that were order. If your expecting real Chinese food then this is not the place to go. It's American chinese food, but good
(4)LA Sunshine M.
The food was terrible compared to those dishes I had in California. I was looking forward to the walnut shrimp and it was neither crispy nor sweet. Yuck!!! The food took a long time to come.
(2)Sunny D.
I would actually rate this 3.5 stars cause I thought it was a little better than just okay and I'd go again. My husband likes this place and decided to take us since his mom was with us. We sat outside which was really nice since it was a gorgeous cool day. I had the salt and pepper calamari which came with a spicy dipping sauce as well as salt and pepper on the side. The sauce was too spicy for my taste so I ended up using the mustard & sweet/hot sauce the waiter brought. It was pretty good although I still prefer the standard calamari. Our son had the sweet/sour scallops, he enjoyed it and decided that he would eat here again. Mother in law had some sort of wonton stuffed with cream chesse (I think) it was okay. Husband had a vegetarian dish which was like a stir-fry (except not oily) of veggies, tofu, mushrooms that you roll up with iceburg lettuce leaves. I really like his dish a lot and so did he. For dessert we all shared the Mango Sorbet which was excellent and a humongous decadent wall of chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and a side of vanilla ice cream. This was the biggest slice of cake I've ever seen, I think it was like 7-8 inches tall! My son took home the left over cake. As I mentioned before, I did enjoy eating here. The food was fine, service was excellent and the ambiance was great!
(3)Dennis M.
First time and disappointed. Service is great, friendly staff like hostess and waitress was good. Informative, interactive, friendly. service was good in the time the apps came out and entrees. However, food is not great at all. For me going to restaurant the main thing is the food. If not all other things are 2nd priority. Thus, one good dish the Dan Dan Noodles, were taste was a little spicy and tasty. I would order it again if I do come back, but I do not think I will. Others in the party with me had same reactions. Mongolian beef was tough, Orange chicken no taste, and that is their signature dish. Thus, I will not come back and hope things will improve. I work in a hotel in waikiki so my opinion will be given if ask and yes, I cannot recommend it to our hotel guests. Sorry, but I am honest and cannot feel comfortable about sending guests to there. Good Luck in the future. I gave two stars for the service received by the staff. but food well this is a restaurant right.
(2)Kevin W.
pleasant spot for good food. they combine the amazing flavors of chinese food, with high quality ingredients. nothing grosses me out more while eating chinese food, then biting into a piece of chicken of beef and finding connective tissue or something other then meat. you wont find that here! every single bite is edible to even the pickiest of eaters. i just cant get enough of the shrimp with candied walnuts, changs chicken (spicey please), lettuce wraps with chang sauce and chili oil, and my 2 favorites are apps, the tempura beans with spicey sauce and the spare ribs with wet sauce (also comes with dry rub but not as tasty) if you look around, you can almost always find an offer for free lettuce wraps, either here on Yelp, or in one of the touristy mags. this location can be SUPER noisey! almost disturbingly so. there is decent live entertainment, but its just not build for sound! plus the ONLY TRUELY BAD feature is their proximity to the nest LOUD bar! late nights can be difficult to have meaningful conversations, so go with someone cute, or get it to go and eat at the beach nearby (my fave)!
(4)Kelisitofa L.
PF Changs is a skidmark on the underpants of Chinese cuisine.
(1)Ashley V.
I've never gone to PF Changs before. I figured that since it's so popular and crowded at the Waikiki location, that my husband and I would try it out. When we arrived, we received excellent customer service. The decor was very nice and the atmosphere was pleasant. Little did we know that this was all just a mask for how bad the food is. We each ordered a cup of soup that hardly had any ingredients in it. My egg drop soup was missing significant amounts of egg, which was disappointing. For our entrees, we ordered shrimp curry and monkfish. The food arrived cold, and the presentation was laughable. It looked as though the cooks threw the fish across the kitchen and happened to land on the soggy sauteed spinach that was on our plate. From the look of the entrees, we imagined that their kitchen was composed of hundreds of microwaves that they used to reheat bagged frozen meals. The meal was pricey for what we received, and I can honestly say that we will never go there again. I guess this is what we get for going to a chain restaurant...
(1)T Q.
My significant other really wanted to try PF Chang's based on good experiences dining in California. This was my first time trying their food and boy it was a BIG disappointment. Over seasoned and overcooked Asian food. We had the Sea Bass and although the fish was done right, they added way too much soy broth sauce (or whatever they put in it). The mongolian beef was in tiny slivers and they made the dish look bigger by adding much more veggies...and the beef was over cooked. The one saving dish was the lettuce wrap appetizer, although they could have given more lettuce to wrap. We also had garlic noodles, which wasn't bad but not very memorable. It would have been two stars, but I give it an extra cause our waiter was a nice guy. For the prices they charge, I expected better. Save your money and go elsewhere.
(3)Paul F.
We met friends for dinner at 7 on a weeknight and had only a short wait. Service initially was a little bumpy, but our waitress explained that she was in training and quickly settled down. Later in the evening her trainer took over and was very friendly, funny and helpful. The food was well prepared, but not great. The lettuce wrap appetizer was a nice combincation of flavors and textures. Both shrimp dishes were well-seasoned and shrimp tasted fresh. My wife had one of their large salads and said it was good. We sat outside behind a post, so no view, but lots of street noise. Overall, a good place to meet visitors who are staying in Waikiki for a good meal w/good service.
(4)Mike O.
Service was adequate. Food definitely sub-par. We had the pork potstickers, which were not necessarily bad, but just sort of blah. Same with chicken chow fun. This is perfectly mediocre food.
(2)Kari S.
We stayed in Waikiki for a couple of days and this restaurant was within walking distance from our hotel. We love PF Chang's in San Diego so we were hoping it was just as good. Fortunately it was actually better! The portions were large and our server (Todd) was so nice and helpful. We had the Orange Chicken and Chang's Spicy Chicken both excellent. We sat in a big booth that faced the patio which provided for great people watching.
(5)Emiko T.
If I could give 3.5 stars, that's what I'd give to be an "A-Ok, I'm sort of a fan." I have the same snobbish food sentiments as Sean B., and I have to admit that I was never planning to set foot in a P F Chang's, but ended up doing so. How we ended up there is another story to be undisclosed :) It wasn't that bad though. Ordered the sweet and sour chicken and the roasted eggplant. Forgot what kind of sauce the eggplant was smothered in, but it was really drenched. But for overall taste and quality, it's a step above a Panda Express, but with many more choices. The service was excellent however, and we had a sweet server who was attentive and fast. We didn't get dessert, but the cute little cups of cake looked pretty delicious. The food was far from memorable, but good in a pinch. So while I probably wouldn't come back, I also probably wouldn't kick and scream to stay out of a P F Chang's.
(3)G M.
Four of us had dinner in the Waikiki PF Changs on Christmas Day. It was very crowded but we had a great outdoor table for people watching. We started with chicken lettuce wraps, ribs and potstickers. They were all delicious and I wish we had stopped there!!! We went on to order the mongolian beef, spiced lamb, scallops, chicken with black bean sauce and two different types of fried rice. The lamb and mongolian beef weren't bad but the chicken and scallops had ZERO taste, the fried rice was greasy. Our waiter was nice but we had to keep asking for utensils or look for him to remove empty plates from the too small overcrowded table. We couldn't leave without having a slice of the great wall of chocolate and unlike the rest of the dinner it did not disappoint. We have eaten in the Ala Moana PF Changs and noticed the quality of the food and service go down over the years. Seems the Waikiki restaurant isn't any better and we wouldn't go back for anything other than the lettuce wraps and great wall of chocolate.
(2)Isis T.
Don't eat here. Ordered vegetarian Buddha's Feast with Brown Rice. Completely dry and tasteless. Despite informing them of a wheat allergy I found a piece of a half-chewed noodle in my rice. Gross! Did it fall there from someone else's plate? Disgusting! And the plates they brought the dessert out on were FILTHY. Have eaten at and liked other PF Changs before.
(1)A V.
You can't expect a chain restaurant in a "tourist trap" to live up to standards you've experienced through that chain elsewhere, but this is a place to pass up, unless you're faint from hunger. Even to save your life, avoid the pan-fried noodles (tasteless-AND-too-salty-syndrome) and also the I-can-cook-better-than-this crab wontons (when in LA, go to Iron Grill on Pico near Westwood for these). Walk across the street and have coffee gelato to keep yourself alive, observing the "life is uncertain, have dessert first" rule - eat dinner elsewhere.
(1)Chris M.
So I just had a very good experience here at this place.. The manager Dana was sooo nice. . Stephanie is amazing.. And the bartender Kimberly is a joy to be around 5 stars for swanky spot
(5)Paolo T.
I ate here on January 18, 2014. I always try to eat here when I am in Honolulu (I visit Hawaii 2-3 times a year from NY). The prices are decent. The food is usually passable for Americanized Chinese. I had a bad experience in this restaurant this time. For one thing, the wait to be served my meal after being seated and ordering was almost 30 minutes. I tried this one new dish called Kimchee Fried Rice. Do not order it! It does not taste anything like kimchee at all. They use tons of a very, very sweet red sauce. I told the waitress about it after I had just one bite of the dish. She said she would discuss it with the manager. I had ordered another dish also (the salmon) which was good, but needed another dish to fill me up so I ordered an appetizer to replace the Kimchee rice. I was led to believe that I would be credited for an uneaten unpalatable rice dish that I asked to send back to the kitchen. Needless to say, I was charged for all three dishes. Disappointing policy on their part for sure with the long wait and an uneaten unauthentic tasting dish.
(2)Rey L.
we're lame. we came all the way to Hawaii with some first time friends and we eat at PF Changs on our first night. not only that, but, we only came here because Cheesecake Factory had a longer wait! we're lame. anyhoo... i'm a big fan of PF Chang's nonetheless. good food, good quality and a good view of the shopping center. i realize it's not authentic chinese, but, what chain place is? we ordered the ubiquotous lettuce wrap, some potstickers, the orange chicken, some green beans and the beef crispy noodles. all delicious. we got seated pretty quickly and our server was a pretty nice stoner surfer dude. the portions were good. even had left overs considering there were 4 of us. even though it's not an authentic hawaiian experience, i'm glad there is consistency.
(4)Janet L.
I went with 10 of my friends and their service was soooo slow. We went because their was basically no wait since we didn't make reservations anywhere else. However the hostesses didn't know what they were doing and the manager was not really friendly. The manager first told me that there would be a 30 minute wait when a long table was clear available. On top of that the food wasn't anything special, my friend said that the restaurant is a upper end Panda Express. But Panda's taste better than PF Chang's food for sure. And waiters were slow on refilling our water glasses, which the water was also warm and had no ice. Never going to PF Chang's again.
(1)Rob H.
PF Changs is very consistent but the Waikiki location seems to set itself apart from many other PFs I have visited around the country. The difference is surly due in part to its great location in Waikiki; but the service here has always been outstanding. Even when our server was slammed (Very Busy), she was attentive to our needs, made time to chat with us but did not "hover" over the table. I have eaten here with friends, family and alone and each has been a great and unique experience.
(4)Victoria H.
SSDD. Nothing like the same old commercialized crap. Got two stars for the view.
(2)Marcus A.
Pleasantly surprised! The food was really good, especially the wide rice noodles with beef. The only minus was the drinks, that didn't taste that good. Price was very good. Recommended!
(4)Hal W.
Meh sums it up. Chain Asian Fusion. Need I say more?
(2)Dylan C.
The old location was 10x's better. The food was cheaper and it wasnt a night club either. Took my fiance and kids here for dinner and this place is FAR from the traditional P.F. Changs. All the PF changs I have ever been to hasnt had music blasting, Ive never had to yell to order food before, and the snobby ass people that were there made it even worse. Of course the food was good. But my dinning experience was absoloute garbage. I'll gladly wait to go back to the mainland for some P.F. Changs. The ala moana location was a REAL P.F. Changs....
(1)Gustavo D.
Great service, friendly staff, delicious food. I recommend.
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