Pei Wei is fast Asian food but definitely a major step up from Panda Express. There is no drive thru. You walk inside and order your food at the cashier. Drinks are self serve and refills are free. Your food is brought to your table when it is prepared. The dining room is spacious and comfortable and wait staff is very helpful and friendly.
This was our first visit and our cashier/server, Mark, was extremely helpful. He explained the menu board and even offered recommendations when we asked. The offerings can all be customized with your choice of proteins. Certain dishes, which are clearly marked, can be made gluten free upon request. We chose bourbon chicken and beef with broccoli. I also had hot and sour soup. We both chose a delicious, orange citrus, iced tea.
I was surprised at the portion sizes! They are extremely generous. Luckily they have plenty of take out containers available at the drink station.
I found the hot and sour soup to be especially hearty. It has a thick, dark, broth with plenty of tofu squares and sprouts and veggies. I was also very happy with the beef broccoli. It has super tender beef with a slightly sweet and savory sauce. My daughter loved her sweet bourbon chicken.
If you are looking for fast, unfussy, Asian food with dine-in quality food, this is a great choice. We will be back.