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P.F. CHANG’S EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE WITH NEW KHAR OUTLET: THIRD LOCATION IN INDIA, OPENS IN MUMBAI
MUMBAI, INDIA /PRNewswire/ — P.F. Chang’s, a global pioneer in elevated Pan-Asian cuisine, is delighted to announce its continued expansion into India, with the upcoming launch of its second dine-in location in Khar, Mumbai, third in India in 2024. This iconic location in the heart of Mumbai marks the commencement of another exciting culinary journey as P.F. Chang’s brings its world-renowned heritage, cravable flavors, and creative philosophies to the well-traveled Indian’s love for authentic Pan-Asian cuisine.
Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, is proud to expand its partnership with P.F. Chang’s, across India. This exciting collaboration is set to introduce a unique dining experience that perfectly aligns with GIPL’s commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.
P.F. Chang’s heritage lies in the tale of a brand that has spent three remarkable decades celebrating life, family, and the art of savoring exceptional food; spanning over 20 countries with more than 300 restaurants worldwide. “We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of P.F. Chang’s in Khar West, Mumbai, and the third in India. Our relationship with GIPL continues to prosper and strengthen. The remarkable planned growth our partner is methodically executing only demonstrates their dedication to the plan we have put in place. We are equally committed to supporting their future expansions. Together, we aim to build on this momentum and bring more exciting experiences to our P.F. Chang’s family and valued customers in India,” said Rafik Farouk, Sr. Director – Global Brand Development at P.F. Chang’s
“We are thrilled to bring P.F. Chang’s to Khar, marking an exciting chapter in our journey to becoming a world-renowned destination for Asian cuisine. P.F. Chang’s is celebrated for its bold flavors, thanks to our unique cooking techniques. Unlike many Asian restaurants in India, we use a specialized wok technique, perfected over 2,000 years, that achieves 700°F. This ensures our dishes retain their nutritional value while intensifying the flavors. We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Khar community, sharing our passion for exceptional Asian cuisine,” said Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director, Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd. It’s a tradition upheld with honor, living up to the “Always served with honor” food philosophy. Guests will delight in their culinary journey with trademark dishes such as the Original Dynamite Shrimp, Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice, Lo Mein, Orange Chicken & Mongolian Tenderloin.
P.F. Chang’s commitment to quality is evident as dishes are proudly served completely MSG- free, setting a high standard in the restaurant industry. Understanding the diversity of dietary preferences in India, P.F. Chang’s has curated a menu that caters to everyone. In the quest to delight Indian palates, P.F. Chang’s has introduced innovative dishes tailored to suit local tastes. In addition to a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, a special Jain menu is also offered.
However, excellence isn’t limited to food alone. Just as dishes are crafted with purposeful recipes and traditional techniques, the same is extended for the level of Artistry behind the Bar. Signature cocktails such as the Rising Dragon and Japanese Old Fashioned or mocktail.
Refreshers like the Chang’s Coconut Cooler and Samurai Fizz are designed to honor the diverse cultures and flavors that inspire, using premium ingredients, innovative presentation, and tableside theater to elevate the entire dining experience.
When you step into P.F. Chang’s, you’re not just entering a restaurant; you’re immersing yourself in a world of distinctiveness. Designed by Zebra Projects, a global design and architecture firm headquartered in London, the restaurant in Mumbai showcases the unique design elements that are synonymous with P.F. Chang’s worldwide. With a generous seating capacity of 140, comprising 110 indoor seats along with a private dining room and an additional 30 in the outdoor seating, provides an inviting ambiance that sets the stage for unforgettable dining moments.
An integral part of P.F. Chang’s identity is its iconic murals, each depicting unique Chinese tales. The Khar location features a neoclassical façade that leads into an elegant double-height interior with ornate balconies, high-arched windows, and a striking helical staircase. This architecture blends Chinese heritage with Bollywood glamour, creating a luxurious atmosphere that reflects Mumbai’s art-deco legacy. Guests are welcomed into a lush environment, highlighted by pink cherry blossom art and vibrant red, black, and gold murals framed by intricate brass screens. Key design elements include stunning murals, sculptural features, and subtle calligraphy on the ceiling, enhancing the authentic Asian dining experience.
Each visit promises a unique experience, with various enchanting spaces to explore: the al-fresco area, the main restaurant, a private dining room, and a mezzanine bar. Each setting offers a distinct ambiance, inviting guests to return and savor the diverse experiences that P.F. Chang’s has to offer.
Ajay Singhal, COO & Director of Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., highlighted “Opening of the third P.F. Chang’s restaurant in Khar, Mumbai, is a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy within India. Achieving this within six months of our flagship launch in Lower Parel, Mumbai and subsequent opening in CyberHub, Gurgaon, P.F. Chang’s in Khar, Mumbai, marks our commitment to introducing the distinguished P.F. Chang’s dining experience to a growing audience. Khar becomes our second location in Mumbai and the third in the country, following the successful launch of our first in Lower Parel, Mumbai, and our second in CyberHub, Gurgaon. Our strategy focuses not only on enhancing the dining landscape but also on capitalizing on the emerging Casual Dining-Restaurant (CD-R) segment, where we foresee substantial opportunities for innovation and market leadership. With plans advancing for our fourth restaurant in Mall of India, Noida, set to open in the coming months, we remain dedicated to expanding our presence across the country.”
Embarking on an exhilarating journey in Mumbai, P.F. Chang’s sets its sights on expanding its footprint further in Mumbai and Delhi. Foresight extends beyond immediate horizons, with a long-term vision to establish multiple P.F. Chang’s restaurants across India over the next decade. Crafted as a versatile dining experience, P.F. Chang’s is thoughtfully designed to serve as a lunch and dinner venue, ensuring patrons can savor culinary delights at their convenience.
About GIPL:
Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd (GIPL), a part of the Bharti Family office, was founded in 2012 with a clear mission to redefine India’s casual dining landscape. GIPL has earned a reputation for introducing the best of international restaurant brands to the country, setting new standards in terms of brand distinction, talent excellence, real estate expertise, and compliance.
GIPL’s current portfolio includes a carefully curated selection of prestigious international brands, such as PizzaExpress, Chili’s, and Ministry of Crab, all of which have been embraced by the discerning Indian palate. With 26 distinctively designed restaurants across key Indian cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
GIPL has become a symbol of professional management, recognized for its culinary innovations and world-class dining experiences within the Indian hospitality industry.
GIPL’s expertise spans across various aspects of restaurant operations, marketing, customer engagement, business management, and strategic alliances. With a deep commitment to quality and innovation, GIPL has earned its place as a true leader in the field.
About P.F. Chang’s:
P.F. Chang’s, founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, is an internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand that celebrates the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking. With roots in Chinese cuisine, the P.F. Chang’s menu spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each dish offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail, a wok-fired lunch bowl, or a celebratory multi-course dinner. P.F. Chang’s operates more than 300 restaurants in over 20 countries, including the United States, and continues to expand its footprint globally. For more P.F.Chang’s news, visit pfchangs.in and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangsindia.
Fact Sheet:
What: P.F. Chang’s, Khar, Mumbai
Where: 442, 14th Rd, Khar, Khar West, Mumbai, 400052
Timings: 12 pm to 1:30 am
Contact Number: +918655780221 or +918655780220
Last Updated on June 23, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Some summertime dishes are just too good to be true. This Easy Pasta Salad is simple enough to become a favorite side and filling enough to serve as a light main course. Enjoy more warm weather recipes by visiting Culinary.net.
Easy Pasta Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6
- 1 pound pasta noodles of choice
- 1 can (15 ounces) peas, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) carrots, drained
- 1 package (16 ounces) diced ham
- 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
- 1 package (6 ounces) cheddar cheese cubes
- 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup juice from bread butter pickles
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and place in large bowl. Add peas, carrots, ham, bacon pieces and cheese cubes.
- In separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, pickle juice, vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour mixture over pasta and mix well.
- Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.
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(Feature Impact) A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles – it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the body; it shapes memory, mood and cognitive health.
Among the foods you can include in your diet to give your brain a boost are peanuts and peanut butter, staples valued not only for their convenience but also for their cognitive benefits. In fact, a study published in the “Journal of the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease” found adults 60-80 years old who did not eat peanuts and peanut butter regularly were 30-50% more likely to perform poorly on tests measuring learning, memory, language, processing motor speed and attentiveness compared to those who did consumer peanuts and peanut butter.
It’s not just the older generation that can benefit. According to research published in “Clinical Nutrition,” a study of college students ages 18-33 showed consumption of peanuts and peanut butter was associated with improved memory function and decreased anxiety, depression and stress.
Consider this key information from the Georgia Peanut Commission before your next meal planning session.
Nutrients that Give the Brain a Boost
Despite their small stature, peanuts pack a nutrition punch. Their unique blend of various vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds includes:
- Niacin, which can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry”
- Vitamin E, found to promote healthy brain aging and delay cognitive decline
- Resveratrol, believed to be beneficial in fighting against Alzheimer’s disease and other nerve degenerating diseases, per the “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
- P-coumaric acid, an antioxidant that appears to target the neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate mood, stress and anxiety
Peace of MIND
Peanuts are included in the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, which specifically includes foods shown to benefit the brain.
Adding peanuts to your menu can be a breeze. Look no further than a powerful main course like Crunchy and Creamy Cold Green Pea and Peanut Salad, a perfect accompaniment at potlucks and cookouts as an easy side or light main course. Make breakfast-on-the-go part of your daily commute with Flourless Blueberry Muffins that require just five ingredients, including creamy peanut butter, or add a pinch of protein to snack time with Protein Balls that can be refrigerated until hunger strikes.
Brain Food for Thought
Supporting your brain starts with the right nutrition, and evidence makes clear peanuts and peanut butter should be top-of-mind as you head to the grocery store. For help getting started, find more recipes and nutritional information by visiting GAPeanuts.com.
Flourless Blueberry Muffins
Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute
Servings: 12
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup blueberries
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin pan.
- In blender or food processor, combine bananas, peanut butter, eggs and baking powder; blend until smooth. Fold in blueberries by hand.
- Pour mixture into muffin tin. Bake 12-15 minutes.
- Store in airtight container up to 3 days.
Nutritional information per serving: 155 calories, 10 g carbohydrates, 31 mg cholesterol, 2 g saturated fat, 9 g unsaturated fat, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein, 98 mg sodium, 5 g sugar.
Crunchy and Creamy Cold Green Pea and Peanut Salad
Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute
Servings: 8
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Salad:
- 1 package (20 ounces) green peas, frozen
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pinch salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- To make dressing: In small mixing bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar.
- To make salad: In large mixing bowl, combine frozen green peas, celery and onion. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, stir in roasted peanuts and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories, 17 g carbohydrates, 12 mg cholesterol, 3 g saturated fat, 9 g unsaturated fat, 5 g fiber, 11 g protein, 249 mg sodium, 6 g sugar, 1 g added sugar.
Protein Balls
Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute
Servings: 24
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups quick oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dried, chopped cranberries
- 1/8 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1/4 cup water
- Using stand mixer, combine peanut butter, vanilla, honey, quick oats, flaxseed, coconut, cranberries, salt and water; mix until well combined.
- Form dough into 1-ounce portions and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: 130 calories, 7 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 2 g fiber, 60 mg sodium.
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Food and Beverage
McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie Returns June 23—A Limited-Time Summer Throwback
McDonald’s is bringing back its OG Fried Apple Pie starting June 23 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide—plus a 35-foot pie photo stop on Route 66 near Chicago.
Summer tends to fly by, but certain bites slow time down. McDonald’s is betting its Fried Apple Pie is one of them.
According to a new announcement from McDonald’s USA, the OG Fried Apple Pie returns to participating restaurants nationwide starting June 23 for a limited time. The classic dessert is described as featuring a signature filling made with 100% American-grown apples, wrapped in the same golden, crunchy, flaky fried crust longtime fans remember.
Why the Fried Apple Pie comeback matters
McDonald’s is framing the return as a nostalgia play with a patriotic twist, tying the seasonal rollout to the lead-up to America’s 250th birthday. If you grew up hearing people talk about “the fried pies,” this is the moment they mean: hot, sweet, and unmistakably old-school.
And if you’ve never tried it? McDonald’s is positioning June 23 as your entry point—an “if you know, you know” menu item that’s meant to feel like a summer memory in dessert form.
A classic that started as a family recipe
The company also shared a bit of origin story: the Fried Apple Pie traces back to the 1960s, when East Tennessee McDonald’s Owner/Operator Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie that became a local favorite. Over time, it made its way into McDonald’s history.
Eric Cochran, a McDonald’s Owner/Operator, said the pie is one of those foods that “take you back,” and credited his grandparents—Litton and Jo Cochran—with helping shape the recipe when McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc was looking for a dessert that would resonate with customers.
The 35-foot Fried Apple Pie (yes, really)
To make the return feel like a road-trip moment, McDonald’s is also unveiling a giant roadside installation: The McDonald’s Largest Fried Apple Pie, a 35-foot version of the dessert placed along Route 66—built to be a photo stop.
Fans can snap a selfie and pick up a McDonald’s souvenir map at:
- 920 N Broadway St., Joliet, IL 60435 (just outside Chicago)
If you’re near Chicagoland, here are the dates
- Kickoff event (June 23): 3:30–6:00 p.m. CT, with live music, an ice-cold Coca-Cola, and complimentary Arch Cards
- June 23–July 4: The installation remains up through the holiday stretch
How to get it
McDonald’s says the Fried Apple Pie will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide, and can also be ordered via the McDonald’s App, while supplies last.If your summer plans include a long drive, a late-night snack run, or just chasing a little nostalgia, June 23 might be the date to circle. Some menu items are built for convenience—this one is built for the detour.
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