Pei Wei Asian Diner

Thank goodness for Pei Wei in Lowry. I discovered their chicken teriyaki last night and I think I'll be ordering it all the time from now on! It's much better than your typical asian fast-casual food and doesn't leave you feeling nauseous afterwards... (I'm looking at you, Bam Bu.)

This was our second visit using a BOGO coupon.  We looked at the big lighted menu on the way to the cashier.  It was vague and we wanted to know what exactly was in the dishes.  We walked up to the cashier and there was a more descriptive menu.

We both ordered the Spicy Korean Chicken.  Last time we both ordered the Thai Coconut Chicken.  We paid at the cashier and proceeded  with our cups to get water.  At the beverage station, there were To Go containers, utensils, individually wrapped fortune cookies, jars of mustard and chili paste.  On the tables, there were extra plates and napkins.  The music was blasting.

The plates of food were brought to our table.  The Spicy Korean Chicken was not very spicy.  We almost used a whole jar of chili paste.  The entree had mushrooms, green beans, carrots, onions, and tender white meat chicken.  I liked the Thai Coconut Chicken better, but wanted to try something else.

We may be back if I have another coupon.

Was not feeling the cooking bug Sunday evening and this seems to be one of the only places opened after 6pm on a Sunday.  

First impression was OMG - they are completely slammed!  I was quickly told that they were just hit with a ton of orders and the wait would be greater than normal.  Since I already made the trip I decided to opt to wait it out.  I ordered an egg roll and some kind of chicken dish.  They were so slammed they even locked the door so no one could come in - it's bad.  The service was quite impressive considering the magnitude of orders they had.  Those of us waiting take out were offered complimentary wine/beer/fountain beverages - I opted for a fountain beverage and enjoyed talking to patrons while I waited for the food.  They must have encountered some really nasty customers, they were so apologetic and kept telling me how nice I was because I wasn't angry.  I knew what I was walking into and I've worked in customer service - no biggie for me really.  

I was even given some extra spring rolls for the wait on the house.  Normally I would have appreciated this but since it was just me they kind of went to waist (sadness).  The egg roll, spring roll, and spicy/sweet chicken dish were good, not great but decent.  This is a solid place for take out Chinese, I'd call ahead or use their App.  Much better than Panda Express.

Kudo's to the great staff!