Where can you get the best Chinese food in Naples? This question appears nearly weekly in the Naples Restaurant Word of Mouth Facebook group and there’s always a handful of restaurants locals mention in the comments: Szechuan in East Naples, Blackbird Modern Asian, Ming Dynasty, and PJK Neighborhood Chinese.
But recently locals have been sharing complaints about PJK, citing slow service, expensive prices, and even excessive saltiness. Has PJK fallen from grace, or is it just another case of locals that can’t be pleased? I took it upon myself to check out the downtown restaurant before forming an opinion based on Facebook comments. Spoiler: Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook.
About PJK Neighborhood Chinese
If you’re wondering about the name, allow me to break it down for you.
P is for Paul Fleming, the nationally renowned restaurateur behind PF Chang’s, Pei Wei, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. The J is for Jody Goodenough-Fleming, his wife and CEO of Paul Fleming Restaurants. The K is for PJK’s official vibe curator, The Flemings’ dog Kolton…