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FOOD & DRINK<br />
World Cuisine<br />
Tempe is a melting pot when it comes to arts and culture,<br />
so it’s no surprise that our food scene reflects the same<br />
worldly view. Our globally inspired cuisine tempts your<br />
taste buds with the flavors from every corner of the globe<br />
and parts in between.<br />
TEMPE<br />
VOICES<br />
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya<br />
Café Lalibela<br />
(480) 829-1939<br />
cafelalibela.com<br />
Family-owned-and-operated<br />
for the past 25 years, Café<br />
Lalibela offers an authentic,<br />
aromatic Ethiopian dining<br />
experience. Their diverse menu<br />
offers unique flavors, including<br />
vegetarian and gluten free<br />
dishes.<br />
Chou’s Kitchen<br />
(480) 557-8888<br />
chouskitchen.com<br />
Chou’s Kitchen offers authentic<br />
northeastern Chinese cuisine.<br />
Popular dishes include pork and<br />
chive dumplings, suan cai clay<br />
pot, and cumin and caraway<br />
lamb.<br />
Cornish Pasty Co.<br />
(480) 894-6261<br />
cornishpastyco.com<br />
Cornish Pasty serves up<br />
authentic pasties, a British<br />
version of a handheld pie.<br />
You can choose from pasties<br />
filled with everything from<br />
bangers and mash to balsamic<br />
portobello to chicken tikka<br />
masala.<br />
Curry Corner<br />
(480) 894-1276<br />
currycornertempe.com<br />
As seen on the Food Network,<br />
Curry Corner has built a loyal<br />
following due to their wide<br />
range of curry dishes and family<br />
recipes made with the freshest,<br />
most wholesome ingredients.<br />
DOZO Izakaya<br />
(480) 785-4938<br />
dozoaz.com<br />
Izakaya-style restaurants in<br />
Japan are places where you<br />
can try many small dishes. At<br />
DOZO Izakaya, you can choose<br />
from these traditional small<br />
plates, sushi, noodles and rice<br />
bowls.<br />
Flo’s<br />
(480) 588-7922<br />
madebyflo.com<br />
Flo’s is a local favorite and is<br />
focused on exceptional food<br />
from China and Asia. Appetizer<br />
and drink specials are available<br />
during happy hour, 3-7 p.m. daily<br />
except for holidays.<br />
Gen Korean BBQ<br />
(480) 939-2650<br />
genkoreanbbq.com<br />
Experience the art of Korean<br />
barbeque and choose from a<br />
wide variety of seafood, meats<br />
and vegetables, and watch as<br />
your meal is cooked right at your<br />
table.<br />
Hachi Ramen<br />
(480) 781-2603<br />
facebook.com/hachiramen8/<br />
A local favorite, Hachi Ramen<br />
specializes in authentic<br />
Japanese ramen. Chef<br />
Bradley An and his team<br />
make everything from scratch,<br />
including three broth options,<br />
a variety of toppings and<br />
traditional side dishes.<br />
Haji-Baba<br />
(480) 894-1905<br />
hajibabamiddleeasternfood.com<br />
Enjoy authentic kebabs,<br />
shawarma, gyros and more inside<br />
a Middle Eastern grocery. Open<br />
for lunch and dinner daily, this<br />
restaurant offers Middle Eastern<br />
favorites at an affordable price.<br />
Hummus Xpress<br />
(480) 968-2311<br />
hummusxpress.com<br />
Hummus Xpress crafts custommade<br />
Mediterranean bowls,<br />
plates and wraps featuring<br />
marinated veggies, crisp greens,<br />
grilled meats, bright sauces,<br />
warm pitas and of course, an<br />
assortment of flavorful hummus<br />
selections.<br />
“It goes without saying that Tempe is one of the most diverse cities in Arizona. Tempe truly is a melting pot as far as the population<br />
goes, but all of these communities really do come together to support one another and embrace everyone for who they are.”<br />
– Gabe Hagen and Jesse Shank, Co-owners & Husbands, Brick Road Coffee<br />
Khải Hoàn Restaurant<br />
(480) 829-7118<br />
khaihoanaz.com<br />
Khải Hoàn Restaurant serves a<br />
variety of authentic Vietnamese<br />
and Chinese food.<br />
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya<br />
(480) 306-4386<br />
kukaizakaya.com<br />
Serving ramen, sushi, yakitori<br />
and other Japanese plates<br />
offered in a casual setting with<br />
beer and sake.<br />
Opa Life Greek Café<br />
(480) 292-8180<br />
opatempe.com<br />
This local favorite brings<br />
Greek-American food to life.<br />
Along with the cuisine, they<br />
have a patio, full bar and live<br />
music.<br />
Pho Fresh Alley & Boba Tea<br />
(480) 247-9000<br />
phofreshalleyandbobatea.com<br />
Fast-casual eatery serving<br />
Vietnamese noodle soup and<br />
grilled pork dishes, boba tea<br />
and milkshakes.<br />
Phoenicia Café<br />
(480) 967-8009<br />
phoeniciacafe.com<br />
Since 1996, this family-owned<br />
Mediterranean restaurant has<br />
served delicious dishes such<br />
as chicken kabob, shish kafta,<br />
gyros and tabouli, alongside a<br />
small grocery store.<br />
Tampopo Ramen<br />
(480) 491-2177<br />
tampoporamenaz.com<br />
Enjoy delicious authentic<br />
Japanese ramen with housemade<br />
noodles made daily.<br />
Thai Elephant Bistro<br />
(480) 966-0351<br />
thaielephantaz.wixsite.com/<br />
thaielephant<br />
Experience the best of Thai<br />
cuisine at this stylish, yet<br />
affordable restaurant near<br />
Downtown Tempe and ASU.<br />
The Dhaba<br />
(480) 557-8800<br />
the-dhaba.com<br />
Arizona’s multiple award-winning,<br />
highly-coveted, Green-certified,<br />
boutique casual-elegant Indian<br />
restaurant specializing in Punjabi<br />
cuisine. Fresh, locally procured<br />
produce and premium ingredients<br />
are used to bring gluten free,<br />
vegan, vegetarian and healthy<br />
Halal choices.<br />
Yogis Grill - Teriyaki & Roll<br />
(480) 921-2110<br />
yogisgrill.com<br />
Yogis Grill is a Japanese fast-casual<br />
restaurant serving teriyaki, sushi<br />
and more. They also have low-carb,<br />
vegetarian and gluten free options.<br />
Yupha’s Thai Kitchen<br />
(480) 839-0576<br />
yuphas.com<br />
With inviting décor, Yupha’s Thai<br />
Kitchen is a chef-owned restaurant<br />
specializing in authentic entrees<br />
including noodles, vegetarian<br />
dishes and curries.<br />
Gen Korean BBQ<br />
Can't-Miss Mexican Food<br />
Barrio Queen<br />
(480) 912-4052<br />
barrioqueen.com<br />
Barrio Queen was created<br />
to bring authentic Southern<br />
Mexican fare and culture to the<br />
Valley of the Sun. The lively<br />
and colorful decor match their<br />
flavorful menu options.<br />
Casa Reynoso<br />
(480) 966-0776<br />
casareynoso.com<br />
Enjoy traditional Mexican food<br />
made fresh daily from family<br />
recipes, including their house<br />
special the “Gollo Burro.”<br />
Ghost Ranch<br />
(480) 474-4328<br />
ghostranchaz.com<br />
The talented culinary team at<br />
Ghost Ranch serves hearty fare<br />
for lunch, dinner and weekend<br />
brunch, alongside a full menu<br />
of beer, wine and cocktails<br />
inspired by the multicultural<br />
history of Arizona, New Mexico,<br />
Texas and northern Mexico.<br />
Los Reyes De La Torta<br />
(480) 491-1314<br />
losreyesaz.com<br />
Get a taste of Mexico. Try one<br />
of their famous tortas (Mexicanstyle<br />
sandwich) along with a<br />
colorful menu of tacos, burros<br />
and other authentic dishes.<br />
Someburros<br />
Maskadores Taco Shop<br />
(480) 284-7000<br />
maskadorestacoshop.com<br />
This casual, order-at-the-counter<br />
Mexican food haven serves up<br />
authentically delicious street<br />
tacos. The salsa bar features<br />
several homemade varieties,<br />
from super spicy to mildly spicy.<br />
Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food<br />
(480) 966-0852<br />
rositasfinemexicanfood.com<br />
Come into Rosita’s and enjoy<br />
homestyle regional Mexican fare<br />
in a family-friendly atmosphere.<br />
Someburros<br />
(480) 446-8226 - S. Rural Rd.<br />
(480) 839-8226 - E. Baseline Rd.<br />
someburros.com<br />
With its counter service, colorful<br />
décor and ample seating, this is<br />
a great spot for families who love<br />
Mexican food.<br />
Tocaya Modern Mexican<br />
(480) 573-6400<br />
tocaya.com<br />
Tocaya offers salads, tacos,<br />
burritos, bowls and quesadillas in a<br />
sophisticated, fresh-casual setting.<br />
Their versatile menu is rooted in<br />
traditional Mexican recipes and<br />
naturally accommodates a variety<br />
of preferences, including vegan,<br />
vegetarian and gluten free.<br />
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