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P.f. Chang's - Princeton, Nj

A-Holovacs

By A-Holovacs
in Gluten-Free Restaurants

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A-Holovacs Newbie
A-Holovacs
Posted

We were excited at the prospect of eating out, as there are not many gluten-free restaurants by us and this was My partners birthday. A friend recommended reservations as well since they get VERY busy.

From the reservation phone call to dessert it was a fantastic experience. I mentioned gluten-free over the phone and they made a notation about it next to our reservation. When we arrived they verified that we had 2 gluten-free diners in the party, we were led to the table almost immediately (even though it was crowded) and gluten-free menus were provided at the same time.

Most of the menu items are similar to what is on the regular menu. It is much smaller, About 10 entrees, but there were also 2 appetizers, 5 sides and 1 REAL dessert(not just ice cream!) Our waitress was knowledgeable about celiacs and she informed us that the entire staff from kitchen to server was trained about it. She also made a notation on our order AND let the kitchen staff know.

FANTASTIC MEAL, NO CONTAMINATION! Very yummy. excellent and very fresh salmon with ginger, nice and crunchy changs chicken (almost like general tsao's), dynamite singapore noodle and also chicken lettuce wraps. Each dish had a separate serving utensil. All were extremely tasty. Additionally they had gluten-free soy sauce and the chili oil and mustard are also gluten-free.

Dessert was a rich decadent flourless chocolate dome. Almost like the inside of a truffle, it is served with raspberry syrup and fresh berries. Rich enough for 2 people to split.

Not only was the food great the service was too. The manager came over to check on us personally (she had been told we were gluten-free and rarely ate out) and the waitress overheard that it was a birthday, and added a candle to my partners cake. A wonderful surprise!

FIVE STARS FOR gluten-free DINERS* * * * *

PS high ceilings do make it a bit noisy

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Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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That sounds just fabulous, I am glad you had such a good time.

CMCM Rising Star
CMCM
Posted

Chang's is my favorite gluten-free restaurant! I love that salmon....and the Phillip's Better Lemon chicken is great, too. I've eaten there a gazillion times, and some waiters know more than others, but I've never gotten sick there. However....quite a few times when they bring the bill, they still drop off a couple of fortune cookies! :lol:

steveindenver Contributor
steveindenver
Posted

I've never had a bad experience at the Chang Chang Man's (as my friends and I call it). The ginger chicken and brocolli is my favorite, and I have heard they will make you gluten free fried rice if you ask (it's not on the menu). Though I do think the chocolate dome is overrated.

Guest lorlyn
Guest lorlyn
Posted

My family and I went to P F Chang in Birmingham the other night and it was one of the best meals in a resturant since being diagnosed with celiac. My husband ate his dinner plus my extra left overs. My daughter did not like much there except the desert. Will go back.

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janjal Newbie
janjal
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We were excited at the prospect of eating out, as there are not many gluten-free restaurants by us and this was My partners birthday. A friend recommended reservations as well since they get VERY busy.

From the reservation phone call to dessert it was a fantastic experience. I mentioned gluten-free over the phone and they made a notation about it next to our reservation. When we arrived they verified that we had 2 gluten-free diners in the party, we were led to the table almost immediately (even though it was crowded) and gluten-free menus were provided at the same time.

Most of the menu items are similar to what is on the regular menu. It is much smaller, About 10 entrees, but there were also 2 appetizers, 5 sides and 1 REAL dessert(not just ice cream!) Our waitress was knowledgeable about celiacs and she informed us that the entire staff from kitchen to server was trained about it. She also made a notation on our order AND let the kitchen staff know.

FANTASTIC MEAL, NO CONTAMINATION! Very yummy. excellent and very fresh salmon with ginger, nice and crunchy changs chicken (almost like general tsao's), dynamite singapore noodle and also chicken lettuce wraps. Each dish had a separate serving utensil. All were extremely tasty. Additionally they had gluten-free soy sauce and the chili oil and mustard are also gluten-free.

Dessert was a rich decadent flourless chocolate dome. Almost like the inside of a truffle, it is served with raspberry syrup and fresh berries. Rich enough for 2 people to split.

Not only was the food great the service was too. The manager came over to check on us personally (she had been told we were gluten-free and rarely ate out) and the waitress overheard that it was a birthday, and added a candle to my partners cake. A wonderful surprise!

FIVE STARS FOR gluten-free DINERS* * * * *

PS high ceilings do make it a bit noisy

janjal Newbie
janjal
Posted

Went to PF Changs in Princeton last weekend for my wedding anniversary. The food was really delicious. It was nice to go out to eat and know that the food was all ok to eat. I had been there before I was diagnosed and thought it was good then too. I had the Lemon Chicken dish, and the lettuce wraps.

We used to go out to eat a lot before, but now it is a bit challenging to find places that I can find something to eat. You can eat only so many salads.

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TinkerbellSwt
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Everytime we are out that way towards Princeton, we are on some mission of sorts and are too tired to go to Changs. Someday soon I will have to make the trip just for Changs.. I miss it. I was only at the one in Atlantic City and it was fabulous!! They all were educated on the gluten free stuff and it was great.. cant wait to go back!

Glad you had a good experience!!

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted
Though I do think the chocolate dome is overrated.

Can I have yours? :) Seriously, it was the best dessert I've had in ages.

par18 Apprentice
par18
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Went to the one in Richmond, Va this past Friday night. Have been before and really enjoyed it. On my last trip about 6 months ago I mentioned to the manager that the new beer Redbridge was due to come out soon. While waiting to place my order I scanned the beverage list and low and behold right on the bottom of the beer selections was "Redbridge". I knew exactly what I was going to order ( lettuce wraps, lemon chicken and of course the beer). Everything was wonderful. I spoke to the manager again and told him how pleased I was. I remember reading an article a few years ago about someone who went into a resturant and was able to get gluten free pizza and a gluten free beer and how overcome with emotion he became. I think I know now how he felt.

Tom

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