Sticky with best restaurants broken out by type of cuisine?? (Tempe: Korean, place)

[Robert A]

Originally Posted by thedreamteam

went to 2 restaurants last time i was in town, enjoyed them both thoroughly.

Brazilian BBQ - Fofo De Chao (in Scottsdale)
Indian - Dhaba (in Tempe)

anyone tried T-Bones near South Mountain??

I've been going to T-Bone since childhood. It's always been really, really good and has a very small menu (usually a good sign). The last time I went, I was a little disappointed, but it could have been an off-night.

[azriverfan.]

Forgot to add others

Sushi: Ra (Old Town Scottsdale location; yes it matters which Ra you go to)

Pizza: New York Style: Jimmy and Joes (Chandler: Ray and McClintock)
Deep Dish: Vito's in Glendale (hole in the wall place but amazing)

Middle Eastern: Fallafel/Gyro sandwhiches: Greek Wraps 75th and Bell
(don't let the anglicized name fool you; it has the best
sheesh around)
Restaurant: Meditteranean cafe; it's on Bethany Home Rd
2 miles west of the 51 freeway

Gelato: Angelsweet (yes I've heard among Gelato purists that it's not that great because it tastes too much like ice cream but thats the reason I like it. It's really thick and flavorful as opposed to runny and slushy like authentic gelato.

American: Bobbys (Kierland Commons)
New Mexico: Los Dos Molinos - Phoenix location
Steak: Durants (I second that)
Best Bar Food: Teakwoods: Ray and Kyrene location in Chandler

[Robert A]

Originally Posted by azriverfan.

Restaurant: Meditteranean cafe; it's on Bethany Home Rd
2 miles west of the 51 freeway

In case somebody decides to go there - it's actually less than half a mile west of the 51, at 16th St.

[Rubee]

Here's a link to a previous discussion of favorite restaurants:
What are you fave restaurants in Phoenix?

We just moved from Boston to the NW Valley a year ago and still lots of places to try, but so far, Top 5 favorites:
Binkley's
Noca
Tapino
Digestif
Quiessence

Pizza: Pizzeria Bianco and Cibo.
Italian and Neapolitan pizza: Tutti Santi (Glendale).
Southwestern: Cowboy Ciao
New Mexican: Richardson's
Mexican: (Phoenix) Roberto's in the Shell gas station, and Tradiciones, but favorite is Cafe Elote (Sedona).
Ecuadorian: Mi Cocina Mi Pais
Chinese/Cantonese: Hope Kee in Lee Lee's Oriental Market
Chinese/American: Abacus Inn
Thai: It was Chanpen Thai; haven't tried it since it became Bangkok BBQ - maybe this week
Classic French: Voltaire
French Bistro: Metro
Native American: Tonto
Steakhouse: J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician. J&G is my current favorite for Best View and Best Cocktails also. Closer to home, it's Arrowhead Grill in Glendale.
Classic old-school Arizona: El Chorro Lodge
Seafood: Wildfish
BBQ: Dillon's

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I'll have to check out Greek Wraps now (website for future reference) http://thegreekwraps.com/modules/content/index.php?id=15 (broken link)

Others on the list to try:
Vietnamese: Cyclo, Da Vang, Pho Avina, Little Saigon, Thao's
Thai: Touch of Thai, Siam Thai
Italian: Marcellino's
Sushi: Sea Saw
Indian: Maharaja Palace
BBQ: Thee Pitts Again
Pizza: Piazza Al Forno, Pizza a Metro, Humble Pie
New Mexican: Los Dos Molinos
Native American: Kai
Chinese: Jade Palace
Chinese/dim sum - Golden Buddha
Chinese/Shanghainese - Lao Ching Hing
Chinese/Sichuan - Szechwan Palace.
Ice cream: Sweet Republic
French: Sophie's Bistro, Coup des Tartes
Burmese: Little Rangoon
Serbian: Rosario
Polish: Touch of European Cafe
Mexican: Pedro's
German: Haus Murphy's
Southwestern: Roaring Fork
Recently opened/Modern American - Posh

We're going to check out Ocean Prime at CityNorth this weekend (steakhouse/seafood).

[KarmaPhx]

I would highly recommend YC's Mongolian grill at the Scottsdale pavilions, very good food.

[Finger Laker]

Rubee - Kai is amazing

I like Huas Murphys - overall solid place - nice spot to hit when the weather is nice because they have some outside seating in a gap between buildings - creates a decent amount of shade - good spot to grab a beer

When did Chanpen switch up?

[Rubee]

Originally Posted by Finger Laker

When did Chanpen switch up?

I think it was sometime back in August or September. I had heard that one of the waitresses bought it, but I'm not sure of that.

Also, I just heard that my favorite wine bar in the area, Jug n Barrel in N. Glendale, just closed. Really disappointing, it was such a fantastic neighborhood spot - friendly staff, great food, live music, nice wines and beer selection. Business seemed to be good. So sad to lose another local independent restaurant.

Favorite wine bar/wine shop now is further away, but I love Brix Wine Spot in Cave Creek - opened last year and owned by a friendly, fun couple.
http://www.brixwinespot.com/

Kai is high on the list of must-try's, I've heard such great things. I can't wait to try it - we're saving it for a special occasion; maybe my birthday in April.

Thanks for the info on Haus Murphy's!

[azriverfan.]

Originally Posted by Robert A

In case somebody decides to go there - it's actually less than half a mile west of the 51, at 16th St.

Thanks for the assist. Did I even get the name right? i'm being serious. I don't know the name of the place but I just drive by it when i'm craving some good Middle Eastern food.

[Robert A]

Originally Posted by azriverfan.

Thanks for the assist. Did I even get the name right? i'm being serious. I don't know the name of the place but I just drive by it when i'm craving some good Middle Eastern food.

Yes, you did. And you're right - that place is so, so, so good.

[Rubee]

Originally Posted by Robert A

Yes, you did.

I know of a Mediterranean House next to Richardson's (good food; owner is Korean, but menu is Middle Eastern). Is Mediterranean Cafe a different restaurant? You guys made it sound so good, I want to check it out next week.