Amazing Jake’s Pizza Factory

Forget outdated children’s entertainment destinations like Chuck E. Cheese’s. Mesa is home to a 95,000 sq. ft. indoor playspace with everything from go-karts, laser tag, video games, and rock climbing to an old-fashioned carousel, a train ride, mini golf, bowling, and an interactive area to redeem your hard-earned tickets. All of that fun will make […]

Delhi Palace

Buffets can be hit or miss, and we’ve had far too many bland entrees overcooked under a heat lamp to claim the title of buffet buff. But one of our favorite lunch time destinations just happens to be a buffet that’s finger lickin’ good and easy on the wallet. Delhi Palace Cuisine of India offers […]

E-San Sab Sab Thai Cuisine (Pete’s Thai Cuisine)

The former chef and owner of Siam in Glendale and Thai E-San in Central Phoenix, Pete (or, in Thai, Tossapis) Pholtosa’s newest venture at Cave Creek Road and Cactus features offerings of classic Thai cuisine as well as specific dishes from his former home in northeastern Thailand. In a bright room with white linen-topped tables […]

Hong Kong Asian Diner

A meal at Hong Kong Asian Diner in Tempe can feel like eating at your favorite aunt’s house. That is, if your aunt owned a Chinese restaurant that served expertly executed Cantonese cuisine. This dated but welcoming Tempe restaurant owned by Choi and Bai Kuang offers a wide selection of harder-to-find Chinese dishes including rich […]

India Grill

This casual, family-owned restaurant in south Tempe serves up decent and affordable Indian cuisine with an emphasis on the northern region’s creamier, richer, and moderately spicy dishes and cooking styles. Skip the complimentary naan and order Kashmir naan or onion kulcha to pair with top-notch dishes like lamb curry, mutter paneer, and chicken tikka masala. […]

India Oven

India Oven has been serving an extensive menu of Indian specialties for years. The restaurant — which also operates as a banquet hall — offers lunch and dinner buffets, as well as traditional dining. And with more than a dozen vegetarian menu items, there’s likely to be something for everyone. We enjoy the flavorful chicken […]

Indian Delhi Palace Cuisine of India

From crisp, white tablecloths and ornate Indian décor to the incredible, complex aromas wafting from the kitchen, everything about Indian Delhi Palace hints at a good meal to come, even before you crack open the menu. And sure enough, once the royal feast kicks in, you’ll be dazzled by the flavors here – smoky chicken […]

India’s Flame

At India’s Flame, to start, the naan has a flaky, wafery bite and gives you the same warming goodness as buttered popcorn. During lunch, well-spiced cups of chai are included with a sprawling buffet, and so are bracing glasses of mango lassi. You can pick and choose from the extensive menu or ride with the […]

Market Cafe

Come for the beautiful views, a pleasant 30-foot-tall indoor waterfall, and dependable if not exciting resort fare. The buffet is a bargain at any time, and on the regular menu, simple is best.

New Hong Kong Restaurant

Don’t be fooled by its once-grand appearance. Inside, this family-owned Chinese restaurant in central Phoenix is alive with authentic, flavorful Cantonese fare courtesy of Jian Yu, who was a chef in his hometown of Kaiping, a city in the Guangdong province in southern China, for over 32 years. Forget the Americanized menu and value buffet […]

New India Bazaar & Cuisine

Hidden at the back of this small, Indian market is a no-frills Punjabi-minded eatery of top-notch chaat, or Indian street food offerings, flavorful vegetarian dishes, and less-successful meat-based ones. Try the popular samosa chaat, a dish akin to a savory exotic pie, for a light snack or appetizer, and then move on to stellar vegetarian […]