We stopped by on Monday night at 7:30 and were 2nd in line to order. There is a more detailed menu near the cashier which we found helpful to list the ingredients in the dishes, compared to the large marque at the entrance. The cashier was friendly and efficient. You get a huge selection of fountain drinks that you could ever want. I ordered a glass of KJ chardonnay which was a full glass to the rim for $8. The food arrived very quickly and was hot. The server came to our table several times to check on us so we felt it reasonable to leave him a tip. The spring roll was a bit greasy, moderately filled but the sweet sauce had a bit of chili peppers in it. The kung pao shrimp roll is a good size portion. The small shrimp are tender but the tempura chili peanut crumble topping is awesome. The steak dynamite with brown rice as well as the honey chicken were excellent. Tender steak and slightly crunchy white meat chicken chunks with tasty sauce enough to slightly mix with the rice. The brown rice was a good quality, fluffy and nutty tasting. Very delicious food and efficient service makes this spot a hit.
(5)
Jackie H.
It's been a while since I visited this location, but today I was just disappointed. I ordered a Broccoli Ginger Steak with Brown rice. The brown rice was the star of the dish, and that says a lot. It was fluffy, a little chewy, but for someone who doesn't like brown rice too much, it was enjoyable. The "steak" was mostly dry and tough, with a jerky consistency. Random bits were soft, but the majority were just overcooked and hard to chew. The sauce was very salty, and it didn't help that the broccoli florets and rice were absorbing it. I also got a couple bitter florets, but that's not necessarily their fault. The location itself is pretty clean, but the two cups we were given for drinks were dirty (gross!). Staff was friendly, and food came out in a decent amount of time. However, I must say that, in my opinion, the food is not worth the price you pay. But nice try P.F. Chang's, maybe next time.
(2)
Carlos M.
Like it! Never been here before Food is exactly like PF Changs as they are the same company Will come back again
(5)
Stephanie D.
We had the orange peel steak with brown rice. I have two complaints, the breading on the steak was soggy and the dish was overly drenched in the orange sauce. Next time, I will make sure to ask for light sauce. On a better note, I liked that they have healthy menu options, such as: lettuce wraps and brown rice sushi rolls. Overall, it's a "fast food" PF Changs with quick service, a friendly staff, and incredibly low menu prices.
(4)
Dave H.
My wife and I went here for lunch in order to try their new sushi. We'd always seen Pei Wei as a 3 to 4 star place, and imagined the sushi would be the same. Sadly we were dead wrong. We wanted to try both the spicy tuna roll and the wasabi crunch roll, but they did not have the tempura flakes available, so no crunch roll. The cashier was polite so it didn't really bother us. We also got the Orange Peel Chicken and a drink. Spicy Tuna Roll: I don't like to be too extreme in my reviews, but there are times when polite words won't quite cover it. The sushi was terrible. The rice was dry like it had been dragged through the sands of the Sahara, had a disgusting texture, and mediocre flavor. The taste of the actual tuna was bland at best. Orange Peel Chicken: The chicken itself didn't have the best texture, but the flavor was sweet and tangy. The rice was almost as dry as the sushi rice, but a little better. The saving grace was the sugar snap peas. They were wonderfully crunchy, visually pleasing, and complimented the rest of the dish very well. Another strike against them was the way they served our food. One of the servers was very polite. The cashier however made and served our sushi. She reached over a partition by tables to serve us instead of walking around. I don't expect her to curtsy when serving us, but she had to lean over with the sushi, soy sauce, and aioli sliding around on the plate. It wasn't a huge deal, but still unprofessional. Why not one star? The sugar snap peas were excellent, everyone was polite and courteous except for the way we were served the sushi, the food was served quickly, and the whole establishment was clean from the front door to the bathrooms. If you take nothing else away from this review, take away this: Never, ever eat the sushi from Pei Wei.
(2)
Tricia K.
The place is not packed, we ordered online, it's been over 1/2 hour since we ordered our food and we're still waiting for our food! This is ridiculous! These people need to get their act together!
(3)
Adriyan R.
Pei Wei seems to be aiming for a fast food alternative to Americanized Chinese food, but I don't see the drive-through or value meals. I ordered the Dan Dan noodle dish with chicken (~$8), as well as a Thai Wonton Soup cup ($1.99). The soup was bland, lacking any variety of flavor and having slightly undercooked dumplings (which were okay, but also kind of bland). Overall, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing. The noodle dish looked ugly when presented; it kind of looked like a slop of congealed something or other on top of a bunch of noodles. The sauce tasted like something mass produced and shipped in vacuum sealed packs, like a dish I could make at home with equal effort on presentation. You would probably find a tastier meal at Trader Joe's for half the price. Now, to be fair, the restaurant has a quick-stop cafe setup, and the servers bring you your order within 3-5 minutes of ordering. The staff and servers are friendly, and the atmosphere is simplistic and oriented for quick entry and leaving (a la Chipotle). But I paid a lot for sub-par food quality. I hesitate to compare it to P.F. Chang's, but needless to say, from what I tried, the food is bland and seems mass produced. Though the vegetables seemed fresh, it's hard to mess up on bean sprouts, cucumber slices, and herbs. Is Pei Wei worth the visit? No, not really. They need to improve their sauces and diversify their flavor portfolio, because an Asian taste this is not. It is, however, an overpriced fast-food franchise, and we seem to have no issue with those in the pizza and hamburger sectors, so why not continue the American trend? Now you too can 'Pei Wei' too much!
(3)
Terri R.
We usually really enjoy coming here. However lately with the new point rewards the computer is always off. The staff doesn't seem to know what they are doing. It wasn't busy yesterday. I got my meal 10 min before my husband and my grandsons. The food is good its the staff that makes the meal not rewarding. you see the cooks 5 of them running around like the keystone cops .. where do we go what do we do. I know they are a new establishment but Maybe they need to have corporate come in and do another training. Sedrick from PF Change they need you .......
(2)
John M.
I adore this place. It's the less expensive version of pf Chang's, and their Mongolian beef lo Mein is to die for. Great little date night spot, packed and cheerful. They have the coke freestyle machine, which is always fun. Never had a bad bite there, and I've gone several times since it's right around the corner from me. I regularly choose this spot over Chipotle.
(5)
Erick G.
This is my favorite Pei Wei, I go there often. Never had a complaint...well, maybe only that sometimes the sauces are a bit salty. Same with the thai wonton soup. Overall I like this place a lot.
(5)
robert p.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. My coworker and I went to have lunch at their south Dixie location, first off the service was horrible but that wasn't even the problem , we ordered our food, with no one waiting on orders and they took 27 min!! When I ordered a chicken dish, the brought 4 small pieces of chicken and stale white rice, it was the worst food experience I've had in a long time. Over priced microwaved food is what they serve there!!!
(1)
Jessica J.
Pretty good takes almost like pf changs half the price 26 for two people honey chicken and fried rice. Only downside rice was cold
(4)
Carlos P.
The food is ok, but the service is terrible. I waited over 30 minutes for my food and the place wasn't even full. All the tables were dirty and I couldn't even find someone to wipe it down for me. Not coming here again
(2)
Tiana F.
1/2 priced PF Changs in the neighborhood. I luv this place and reviewed the Kendall location in 2012 and am thrilled I don't have to drive west for it. Add kids sesame beef to my bill after 2 yrs and still awesome price and good. Service was great an GM personally addressing customers. 1 rec is high chairs are too low for table height so maybe order new ones wen those get old cuz my kid's chin was at table level. U can also order online and I will def use on the way home. Fav is still Mongolian beef w extra sauce cuz it's a lil dry otherwise and sesame chicken w noodles and the whole thing w kids meal is about $25!
(5)
Javier V.
The Mongolian Beef with fried rice is amazing.
(4)
Abigail P.
In all honesty, I really wasn't impressed with Pei Wei. I ordered crab wontons, Mongolian beef lo mein, and Kung pao extra spicy steak and it was not worth the price I paid. I would've been much happier going to any other Chinese place in the area than eat there again. The noodles were not up to par, the serving portion of protein of "8 oz." did not seem like it was that amount at all, and the crab wonton filling tasted like filling you could find in a cheap croqueta. The crab wonton dish had 4 cheaply made wontons with duck sauce covering the bottom of the plate. For that, I can buy them in Publix and do that myself. The presentation of the food was poor. It really did not entice me to eat, as hungry as I was. It's overpriced microwave food. The portions are small for the price. It's a clean location with an nice staff but that does not compensate for the food. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll come back.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Michele L.
We stopped by on Monday night at 7:30 and were 2nd in line to order. There is a more detailed menu near the cashier which we found helpful to list the ingredients in the dishes, compared to the large marque at the entrance. The cashier was friendly and efficient. You get a huge selection of fountain drinks that you could ever want. I ordered a glass of KJ chardonnay which was a full glass to the rim for $8. The food arrived very quickly and was hot. The server came to our table several times to check on us so we felt it reasonable to leave him a tip. The spring roll was a bit greasy, moderately filled but the sweet sauce had a bit of chili peppers in it. The kung pao shrimp roll is a good size portion. The small shrimp are tender but the tempura chili peanut crumble topping is awesome. The steak dynamite with brown rice as well as the honey chicken were excellent. Tender steak and slightly crunchy white meat chicken chunks with tasty sauce enough to slightly mix with the rice. The brown rice was a good quality, fluffy and nutty tasting. Very delicious food and efficient service makes this spot a hit.
(5)Jackie H.
It's been a while since I visited this location, but today I was just disappointed. I ordered a Broccoli Ginger Steak with Brown rice. The brown rice was the star of the dish, and that says a lot. It was fluffy, a little chewy, but for someone who doesn't like brown rice too much, it was enjoyable. The "steak" was mostly dry and tough, with a jerky consistency. Random bits were soft, but the majority were just overcooked and hard to chew. The sauce was very salty, and it didn't help that the broccoli florets and rice were absorbing it. I also got a couple bitter florets, but that's not necessarily their fault. The location itself is pretty clean, but the two cups we were given for drinks were dirty (gross!). Staff was friendly, and food came out in a decent amount of time. However, I must say that, in my opinion, the food is not worth the price you pay. But nice try P.F. Chang's, maybe next time.
(2)Carlos M.
Like it! Never been here before Food is exactly like PF Changs as they are the same company Will come back again
(5)Stephanie D.
We had the orange peel steak with brown rice. I have two complaints, the breading on the steak was soggy and the dish was overly drenched in the orange sauce. Next time, I will make sure to ask for light sauce. On a better note, I liked that they have healthy menu options, such as: lettuce wraps and brown rice sushi rolls. Overall, it's a "fast food" PF Changs with quick service, a friendly staff, and incredibly low menu prices.
(4)Dave H.
My wife and I went here for lunch in order to try their new sushi. We'd always seen Pei Wei as a 3 to 4 star place, and imagined the sushi would be the same. Sadly we were dead wrong. We wanted to try both the spicy tuna roll and the wasabi crunch roll, but they did not have the tempura flakes available, so no crunch roll. The cashier was polite so it didn't really bother us. We also got the Orange Peel Chicken and a drink. Spicy Tuna Roll: I don't like to be too extreme in my reviews, but there are times when polite words won't quite cover it. The sushi was terrible. The rice was dry like it had been dragged through the sands of the Sahara, had a disgusting texture, and mediocre flavor. The taste of the actual tuna was bland at best. Orange Peel Chicken: The chicken itself didn't have the best texture, but the flavor was sweet and tangy. The rice was almost as dry as the sushi rice, but a little better. The saving grace was the sugar snap peas. They were wonderfully crunchy, visually pleasing, and complimented the rest of the dish very well. Another strike against them was the way they served our food. One of the servers was very polite. The cashier however made and served our sushi. She reached over a partition by tables to serve us instead of walking around. I don't expect her to curtsy when serving us, but she had to lean over with the sushi, soy sauce, and aioli sliding around on the plate. It wasn't a huge deal, but still unprofessional. Why not one star? The sugar snap peas were excellent, everyone was polite and courteous except for the way we were served the sushi, the food was served quickly, and the whole establishment was clean from the front door to the bathrooms. If you take nothing else away from this review, take away this: Never, ever eat the sushi from Pei Wei.
(2)Tricia K.
The place is not packed, we ordered online, it's been over 1/2 hour since we ordered our food and we're still waiting for our food! This is ridiculous! These people need to get their act together!
(3)Adriyan R.
Pei Wei seems to be aiming for a fast food alternative to Americanized Chinese food, but I don't see the drive-through or value meals. I ordered the Dan Dan noodle dish with chicken (~$8), as well as a Thai Wonton Soup cup ($1.99). The soup was bland, lacking any variety of flavor and having slightly undercooked dumplings (which were okay, but also kind of bland). Overall, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing. The noodle dish looked ugly when presented; it kind of looked like a slop of congealed something or other on top of a bunch of noodles. The sauce tasted like something mass produced and shipped in vacuum sealed packs, like a dish I could make at home with equal effort on presentation. You would probably find a tastier meal at Trader Joe's for half the price. Now, to be fair, the restaurant has a quick-stop cafe setup, and the servers bring you your order within 3-5 minutes of ordering. The staff and servers are friendly, and the atmosphere is simplistic and oriented for quick entry and leaving (a la Chipotle). But I paid a lot for sub-par food quality. I hesitate to compare it to P.F. Chang's, but needless to say, from what I tried, the food is bland and seems mass produced. Though the vegetables seemed fresh, it's hard to mess up on bean sprouts, cucumber slices, and herbs. Is Pei Wei worth the visit? No, not really. They need to improve their sauces and diversify their flavor portfolio, because an Asian taste this is not. It is, however, an overpriced fast-food franchise, and we seem to have no issue with those in the pizza and hamburger sectors, so why not continue the American trend? Now you too can 'Pei Wei' too much!
(3)Terri R.
We usually really enjoy coming here. However lately with the new point rewards the computer is always off. The staff doesn't seem to know what they are doing. It wasn't busy yesterday. I got my meal 10 min before my husband and my grandsons. The food is good its the staff that makes the meal not rewarding. you see the cooks 5 of them running around like the keystone cops .. where do we go what do we do. I know they are a new establishment but Maybe they need to have corporate come in and do another training. Sedrick from PF Change they need you .......
(2)John M.
I adore this place. It's the less expensive version of pf Chang's, and their Mongolian beef lo Mein is to die for. Great little date night spot, packed and cheerful. They have the coke freestyle machine, which is always fun. Never had a bad bite there, and I've gone several times since it's right around the corner from me. I regularly choose this spot over Chipotle.
(5)Erick G.
This is my favorite Pei Wei, I go there often. Never had a complaint...well, maybe only that sometimes the sauces are a bit salty. Same with the thai wonton soup. Overall I like this place a lot.
(5)robert p.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. My coworker and I went to have lunch at their south Dixie location, first off the service was horrible but that wasn't even the problem , we ordered our food, with no one waiting on orders and they took 27 min!! When I ordered a chicken dish, the brought 4 small pieces of chicken and stale white rice, it was the worst food experience I've had in a long time. Over priced microwaved food is what they serve there!!!
(1)Jessica J.
Pretty good takes almost like pf changs half the price 26 for two people honey chicken and fried rice. Only downside rice was cold
(4)Carlos P.
The food is ok, but the service is terrible. I waited over 30 minutes for my food and the place wasn't even full. All the tables were dirty and I couldn't even find someone to wipe it down for me. Not coming here again
(2)Tiana F.
1/2 priced PF Changs in the neighborhood. I luv this place and reviewed the Kendall location in 2012 and am thrilled I don't have to drive west for it. Add kids sesame beef to my bill after 2 yrs and still awesome price and good. Service was great an GM personally addressing customers. 1 rec is high chairs are too low for table height so maybe order new ones wen those get old cuz my kid's chin was at table level. U can also order online and I will def use on the way home. Fav is still Mongolian beef w extra sauce cuz it's a lil dry otherwise and sesame chicken w noodles and the whole thing w kids meal is about $25!
(5)Javier V.
The Mongolian Beef with fried rice is amazing.
(4)Abigail P.
In all honesty, I really wasn't impressed with Pei Wei. I ordered crab wontons, Mongolian beef lo mein, and Kung pao extra spicy steak and it was not worth the price I paid. I would've been much happier going to any other Chinese place in the area than eat there again. The noodles were not up to par, the serving portion of protein of "8 oz." did not seem like it was that amount at all, and the crab wonton filling tasted like filling you could find in a cheap croqueta. The crab wonton dish had 4 cheaply made wontons with duck sauce covering the bottom of the plate. For that, I can buy them in Publix and do that myself. The presentation of the food was poor. It really did not entice me to eat, as hungry as I was. It's overpriced microwave food. The portions are small for the price. It's a clean location with an nice staff but that does not compensate for the food. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll come back.
(2)