P.F. Chang's China Bistro

2nd and San Fernando (Downtown)

Food: :-)
Atmosphere: :-) Obviously "canned" but still very nice.
Price: $$

There's a Changs in every city worth its salt, so we are real glad to have one right here in our home town of San Jose. What can you say about Changs? They have a nice recipe for combining Chinese food done with a flair and impeccable service, smart atmosphere. I admire restaurants that take old buildings and re-outfit them in the asian-chunky-modern style. It's a real asset to the city.

The food is wonderful too, so get over here right away and start eating some of their stuff.

Great dishes I've had: beef and brocoli (served in a fantastic and deeply flavored sauce), lettuce wraps (their forte), Peking dumplings (the server whips up the dipping sauce for you), crisp honey chicken, cashew chicken, and the ribs (oh the ribs!).

You might wind up ordering more than you can eat. It's ok. Order as much as you want; leftovers are treated with respect at Changs. (And they are even better the second day!)