A sushi and cocktail bar (or maybe the other way around, depending on how your evening’s going), Across the Pond offers a big-time dining experience in petite environs. The open-kitchen setup here lets you observe the chefs up close as they quietly chat with one another while preparing handmade rolls and blowtorching the occasional scallop. […]
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This fast-casual Mesa lunch spot checks a lot of “classic hidden gem” boxes: strip mall location, beachy walls and window murals, several decades in business, super flavorful fare. Aloha Kitchen is, in fact, such a classic hidden gem that it is no longer hidden. It’s been on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and has a line […]
This tiny, trendy cafe is all about noodles. The skinny pasta hails from Japan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, but don’t expect anything too exotic. This is primarily mild-mannered, health-oriented stir-fry. The udon with shrimp and chicken is a must-try.
Over the years, Mesa has become a mecca for Asian cuisine in a variety of forms — everything from hot pot spots to classic Chinese eateries. Asian Café Express falls in the latter category. Its decor is all strip-mall Chinese restaurant, while the kitchen turns out next-level Hong Kong-style cuisine. This no-frills, award-winning east Valley […]
It’s all in the name at Asian Fusion Caf
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Same food, different location from the old-school-cool space in a former IHOP on Central Avenue that evoked Roman Polanski’s Chinatown in decor and comestibles. Alas, the kitchen at the Central Avenue locale fell victim to a fire in late ’05, closing the place for the next year. The new spot looks more like a Swiss […]
Fusion food gets a bad rap, but spots such as Belly make the case for how different cuisines can be thoughtfully paired and riffed on, with delicious results. At its core, Belly draws on flavors from southeast Asia, with dishes including crispy spring rolls served with herbs and lettuce, claypots and bao. The Melrose location, […]
Look no further than Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar for upscale sushi paired with a classy drink. When the first location opened in Gilbert in 2004, its Japanese cuisine immediately won fans in the restaurant scene, scoring Blue Wasabi a Best New Restaurant award. Nearly a decade later, the restaurant is still serving its […]
Look no further than Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar for upscale sushi paired with a classy drink. When the first location opened in Gilbert in 2004, its Japanese cuisine immediately won fans in the restaurant scene, scoring Blue Wasabi a Best New Restaurant award. Nearly a decade later, the restaurant is still serving its […]
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If you’re the type to make it all the way to the end of a list of best boba options in metro Phoenix, you may have heard about “cheese tea.” And if you’re a culinary adventurer, it’s certainly worth a go. Mixing the savory flavor of a foamy cheese topping along with sweet tea, cheese […]
It’s not easy to find Malaysian food in the Valley, but BP Street Caf
In what may be the only late-night spot serving flavorful Korean cuisine in the West Valley, this Glendale restaurant focuses on fresh-made and affordable traditional Korean cuisine (and a few Chinese-based dishes with a Korean twist) made with natural and housemade ingredients like kimchi, signature sauces, and homemade noodles. Skip the Korean barbecue dishes and […]
Since 2006, Casa Filipina owners Tony and Tess Menendez have been serving traditional Filipino food from this cozy West Valley restaurant. And though the savory offerings, including pancit bihon guisado, chicken adobo, and lechon kawali will satisfy your Filipino food craving, it’s the sweet side of things at which this restaurant excels. Don’t leave without […]
Possibly the only Thai restaurant in south Phoenix, this tiny, unassuming spot from owner and chef Chanpen Ramonaitis is a hidden gem filled with satisfying, expertly prepared classic Thai dishes as well as a few more unique creations. Start with street food favorites like fried fish cakes and crispy Thai toast, then move on to […]
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Chengdu Delight Chinese Cuisine is another fine addition to the southeast Valley’s growing roster of restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking. The focus here is on Sichuan-style cooking, a cuisine known for its trademark use of palate-tingling peppercorns and garlic. You’ll find excellent renditions of staple Sichuan dishes like spicy hot pot, where slivers of […]
Homey, unpretentious Japanese noodle shop that never disappoints and is sure to leave you as sated as a sumo wrestler at an all-you-can-eat steak house. Go for the specials, like the Cajun-fried shrimp with the crunchy heads still on the bodies or the small, whole squid in a tomato-anchovy sauce. The spicy Korean beef and […]