Diners in Phoenix don’t head to Pei Wei for authentic Asian cuisine, but rather for non-traditional takes on Chinese noodle dishes and lettuce wraps. Large portions are the order of the day at the chain, whose restaurants combine faux Asian fare (Sriracha Chicken Salad, Crab Rangoon, and any number of pan-fried-while-you-watch entrees, all with dipping […]
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Pho Thanh Restaurant started off as a one-room show. (True heads still brag about slurping pho and chowing banh mi in those modest early days of the place; bigger props if you dined at Pho Bang.) Then it became two rooms. Then three. At some point, a connecting boba spot materialized. In a way, the […]
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Why order sushi in a plain restaurant when you can hang out in an upbeat, ultra-sleek atmosphere? At PURE Sushi, the vibe is so happening that it puts us in the mood to hit the dance floor, which works out perfectly since it’s a stone’s throw away from the nightclubs and posh bars in north […]
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At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don’t expect the quiet reserve of more traditional Japanese eateries.
Nirvana means a dry martini, a comfortable patio with full bar service, and the coolest people, and a nonstop parade of delicious sushi dishes to fill us up. Ra Sushi offers all these, most notably the tasty Zonie Roll, a crispy mix of spicy salmon, cucumber, cilantro and jalapenos rolled up and topped with avocado […]
At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don
At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don”t expect the quiet reserve of more traditional Japanese eateries.
Ra’s Old Town location is as much about the scene as it is the sashimi. The trendy eatery has a bright crimson color scheme (including red walls and glowing light fixtures), as well as a posh party atmosphere. The patronage skews young, as it’s often filled with the date night crowd and twentysomethings downing cans […]
Reathrey Sekong isn’t Phoenix’s only Cambodian restaurant, but it is certainly the best. The cha kreunh, or lemongrass stir fry, is perfection — a heaping pile of beef, chicken, or tofu stir-fried with onions, green beans, bell peppers, and kreung spices, paired with a small bowl of jasmine rice. Also on the must-order list here […]
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Traditional Korean barbecue, either cooked for you, or by you on one of the gas grills built into the tables. Quality of the offerings here is middle-of-the-road, but they do give you a nice selection of panchan (think Korean tapas) with your bulgogi (marinated sirloin), galbi (barbecue ribs), and so on, and the Korean seafood […]
College kids and ramen go together like peanut butter and jelly (which, now that we think of it, students love too). Tempe’s favorite noodle bar is conveniently located on University Drive in the heart of ASU’s campus, serving ramen, udon, rice bowls, and drinks like boba slushies, tea, beer, and sake. And this ramen is […]
What used to be a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant has been converted successfully into a tasteful, tranquil Thai eatery, complete with a full bar. Service can be spotty, but the food delivers on almost all fronts, whether it’s a handful of spicy curry dishes (especially the seafood green curry) or modern takes on old standbys such […]
The Valley’s first Nepalese restaurant is also one of its best restaurants to open in the last three years. Subash and Chandra Yadav upgraded from their dumpling-starring food truck, Everest Momo, to an intimate brick-and-mortar in early 2020. Those chewy-yet-succulent momos live on, served steamed, souped, and fried, slicked in potent sauces like a tomato-rich […]
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Known for its authentic Lao-Thai menu, Smile Lao Thai is a Tempe Thai spot serving curry, veggie egg rolls, noodle dishes, and more. Smile Lao Thai offers a lengthy menu of appetizers, salads, and soups, plus sections for fresh spring rolls, noodle soups, stir-fried entrees, curry entrees, fried rice, and barbecue. The avocado curry comes […]
Opened in Mesa’s Asian District in 2020, The Stone Korean Tofu House is a bright and inviting spot to enjoy delicious Korean cuisine. Here, bright red soup, served in earthenware bowls, hits the table at a rolling boil. As it bubbles away, servers drop off a raw egg, intended for you to crack right into […]