P. F. Chang's towers over the other Chinese restaurants in Lexington. It has a much bigger facility, a much bigger menu, a much more elaborate showcase filled with Chinese icons. The slate, wood, metal and earth toned concrete combine with special lighting and 21st Century architecture to create an environment that feels very Oriental to those of us who have never been to China. But it's a different view of China. There's a 12th Century feel to this. There's a huge mural stretching along one wall which depicts 12th Century Chinese life. The terra cotta warrior statues were found in the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi in the First Dynasty. The huge 11 foot tall horses were also part of that era.

Whatever the architecture, this is a huge facility. There is a bar (right), one patio off the bar (below) and a larger one off the restaurant, There are tables and booths, a high ceiling and enough distance between everything that conversation is possible.