Delicious Chinese Food at P.F. Chang’s

By Dan Gasch

P.F. Chang’s is a Chinese bistro chain restaurant that was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, by Paul Flemin and Philip Chiang. Since 1993, P.F. Chang’s has been serving guests delicious Chineseinspired dishes. In the process, P.F. Chang’s has created a great environment that has become my favorite chain restaurant.

The first quarter of 2023 has already brought some majorsurprises and shocking moments for moviegoers around the world. Some unexpected films have opened to massive success, while others have crashed and burned. With the rest of the year set to bring a slew of entirely different movies, here is what to expect for the rest of 2023 at the movie theater.

Currently, in May, there are two major hits remaining on the calendar. The first is “Fast X,” opening May 19, the next installment in the action franchise starring Vin Diesel, John Cena, Jason Momoa, and Brie Larson. Then, May 26 will bring “The Little Mermaid,” the latest live- action reimaging of a Disney classic film, starring Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid and Melissa McCarthy as the villain Ursula.

June will open with a bang as “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” swings into theaters on June 2. The sequel to the 2018 animated classic is set to star Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld on another journey through the multiverse. The following week will bring “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” the seventh installment in the Transformers franchise previously helmed by director Michaell Bay, while June 16 will bring two more hits: “The Flash,” a highly anticipated DC film, and “Elemental,” the latest animated offering from Pixar. The month will close out on June 30 with “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” the final installment in the long-running series starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones.

Three more major hits are coming in July, the first being “Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning,” half of the two-part finale for the Tom Cruise-led spy franchise. Then, on July 21, we will see the showdown of the summer between “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, and “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig. Both these films boast Oscar-nominated directors and star-studded casts with the likes of Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, Ryan Gosling, and Robert Downey Jr., so it remains to be seen which one will come out on top.

August and September are set to be much smaller, with minor hits such as “The Meg 2,” the sequel to 2018’s monster movie, DC’s next superhero outing “Blue Beetle,” and the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, “A Haunting of Venice,” starring Kenneth Branagh.

October will open with two movies that may very well shock the world. The first is “Killer of the Flower Moon,” opening on Oct. 6, a three-and-a-half-hour epic directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. On the same day, Sony will premiere “Kraven the Hunter,” their latest comic book film starring Aaron TaylorJohnson, which is already making history as the first Sony comicbook movie with an R-rating. As Halloween approaches, horror fans can look forward to “Saw X” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” coming to theaters on Oct. 27.

November will mark perhaps the biggest month of the year, as four massive films will open in three consecutive weeks. Starting out on Nov. 3 is “Dune Part Two,” the sci-fi sequel starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya alongside Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken. On Nov. 10, Marvel will release their only remaining film of 2023, appropriately titled “The Marvels,” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani.

On Nov. 17, we will witness “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the final Hunger Games film starring Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis. Finally, on Nov. 22, Disney’s “Wish,” their newest animated offering starring Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, will arrive alongside Apple’s “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix.

The final month of the year will bring the last few hits to theaters and beyond. First is “Wonka” on Dec. 15, starring Timothee Chalamet, followed by the final DCEU film “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” five days later. On Netflix, director Zack Snyder will release his anticipated sci-fi film “Rebel Moon,” and finally, on Christmas Day, Warner Brothers will release their Oscar contender, “The Color Purple.”

With all these various releases coming to theaters alongside countless others on streaming, 2023 is set to be a big year for movies as the industry finally recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Audiences will definitely have plenty to look forward to no matter what they’re interested in.

My family and I have been going to P.F. Chang’s for many years, and it has always been a fun and relaxed meal. Although you wouldn’t necessarily see P.F. Chang’s as a fancy restaurant that you would take your mother to on Mother’s Day or go to on your anniversary, it is the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner or Saturday lunch after a long hard week.

The closest P.F. Chang’s location for Harvey students is in White Plains, New York. The restaurant is located inside the Westchester Mall, giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the mall and walk around after your meal.

The P.F. Chang’s menu is loaded with many great options for people who enjoy different foods. A P.F. Chang’s meal would not be complete without the Famous Lettuce wraps. Editor of The Pulse, Emma Galgano, who is an avid fan of these lettuce wraps and P.F. Chang’s in general, stated, “It’s something about the crispy lettuce, juicy chicken, and crunchy rice noodles that make the lettuce wraps amazing. However, they are so delicious that they sometimes fill you up before your entree arrives.”

Another one of my favorite appetizers is the pork steamed or fried dumplings. Served in a sizzling pan, the dumplings are incredibly enjoyable but light enough to keep you hungry for your meal. Other great appetizers include pork spare ribs and crispy green beans.

P.F. Chang’s has many incredible entrees. Personally, I don’t like fish very much, so I always go for a chicken or beef dish. My two favorite dishes at P.F. Chang’s are Chang’s spicy chicken and Mongolian beef. Chang’s spicy chicken is a perfect mix of sweet and spicy. The chicken comes in a mouth-watering glaze. The dish is spicy enough to satisfy all guests, but it will not alienate other guests who do not like extremely spicy meals.

If you are someone who does not like spicy food at all, then the Mongolian beef is a great choice. This dish includes bite-size pieces of beef with fantastic texture and flavor.

For guests looking for something on the sweet side, the honey chicken is the perfect choice. In response to what she thinks of the honey chicken, Emma stated, “The honey chicken is my go-to order, but I have to admit I love food that is overly sweet. The sweet glaze draped over the crispy chicken makes for a mouth-watering meal.”

When I’m in the mood to change things up, another strong dish is the sesame chicken. Despite being a simple dish, guests can spice it up by asking for it to be made spicy. Upon requesting your sesame chicken spicy, the dish is served with delicious peppers that enhance its flavor.

P.F. Chang’s has a good atmosphere and solid service. Servers are always ready and enthusiastic to serve you and your party. One nice touch that the service adds is free refills on any soda. P.F. Chang’s prices are somewhere in the middle, cheaper than any high-end restaurant but more expensive than fast food and most chains. The average entree costs $15.

P.F. Chang’s is easily one of my favorite restaurants because of its delicious food. It is an excellent option for any Harvey student looking to enjoy some Chinese food.