PF Chang's China Bistro
For those unfamiliar with PF Chang's China Bistro, the restaurant is a more upscale dining experience than one might find in the average Chinese restaurant in Arizona. The Goodyear location opened in 2008 and instantly became a favorite for locals. From the imposing statue of a terra cotta war horse stationed outside the main entrance to the diverse menu that includes staples such as egg rolls and fried rice as well as more exotic offerings like Chengdu spiced lamb--all served in ample portions, PF Chang's is arguably Goodyear's best Chinese restaurant. Grab some Chang's spicy chicken, a nice cocktail from the bar and dine on the patio with friends while enjoying the stunning sunset over the White Tank Mountains.
PF Chang's China Bistro
14681 W. McDowell Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 536-3222
pfchangs.com
Pick Up Stix
For those on the go, or looking for a more fast-food approach to Chinese cuisine, look no farther than Pick Up Stix, located just outside Goodyear on Indian School and Dysart roads in Litchfield Park. Pick Up Stix offers all the staples of Chinese food, including some of the best fried rice in the Phoenix metropolitan area. For a little more than you might spend at the McDonald's a few feet away, you can dine inside Pick Up Stix, out on its patio or take the food off into the great outdoors. The Pick Up powers that be are always experimenting with new menu items, so if you're the experimental type, there should be something new on the menu for you every few months. However, if you are more into the tried and true, the majority of their menu hasn't changed since it opened in 2005.
Pick Up Stix
13000 W. Indian School Road, Suite A1
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-1452
pickupstix.com
Bamboo Inn
If bland food, dull atmosphere and apathetic service are what you're after, then the Bamboo Inn is for you. With a façade and pricing that seem better suited to a more upscale dining experience, what waits for diners inside the Bamboo Inn can be a letdown. The entrée dishes are often overcooked and the fried rice is made with an odd brown rice variant (chewy chicken fried rice, anyone?).
Bamboo Inn
432 N. Litchfield Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2230
King Egg Roll
With little to distinguish King Egg Roll from any other restaurant, you should eat here only if no other choice is available. It offers a standard menu, with food that isn't really that bad, nor that good. King Egg Roll lands slightly higher on the list than Bamboo Inn but should be avoided if you want a delightful dining experience instead of just eating.
King Egg Roll
13530 W. Van Buren St.
Goodyear, AZ 85338-1168
(623) 932-0666
centralkingeggroll.com
