Da Vang $ 4538 N 19th Ave Phoenix • (602) 242-3575 “It can feel overwhelming to peruse Da Vang’s menu for the first time — so many choices, so little time. (Thank goodness it’s numbered!) But don’t worry, because everything at this humble hole-in-the-wall is just what you’re craving if you love authentic Vietnamese eats. [...]
Fresh Mint $$ 13802 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Thunderbird Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 443-2556 “You’ll want to eat your veggies at Fresh Mint. “Fresh Mint in Scottsdale does more for the (vegetarian) cause than pious declarations or righteous scoldings ever will. Order right, and you may just walk out of here thinking that meat-free Asian dining is [...]
Tottie’s Asian Fusion $$ 7901 E Thomas Rd (between N 78th St & N Hayden Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 970-0633 Chef-owner Tottie Kaya, named one of the Valley’s best new chefs by Food and Life Arizona magazine, welcomes you to Shanghai Palace – A warm, friendly restaurant offering excellent food and great service in a pleasant and casual [...]
Viet Kitchen $$ 114 W. Adams St Phoenix • (602) 262-5535 Viet Kitchen is famous for its lively, fresh flavors with artfully composed meals, Viet Kitchen can offer a true ‘light cuisine’ of Asia. Using an abundant of fresh herbs and greens, delicate soups and stir-fries, and [...]
Lee’s Sandwiches $ 1901 W Warner Rd (at N Dobson Rd) Chandler • (480) 855-1778 “Started by two brothers from Vietnam, this fast-casual operation specializes in sandwiches, classified European or Asian, and made on croissants or house-made baguettes. The Asian sandwiches, topped with pickled veggies, cilantro and jalapeño, are delicious and surprisingly cheap. “Rarely does ice cream reach [...]
Anise Vietnamese Restaurant $ 2090 N Dobson Rd (north of W Warner Rd) Chandler • (480) 732-0777 “Decorated in pastel colors, clean and spacious Anise is one of the prettiest and best Vietnamese restaurants in town. Besides offering traditional favorites such as pho, chä giò, bún thit nuóng and lemongrass chicken, chef-owner Ann Nguyen creates light Vietnamese-inspired specialties [...]
Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine $ 1919 W Chandler Blvd Chandler • (480) 963-4490 Foodies who know and love Vietnamese cuisine invariably go ga-ga for Cyclo, as do neophytes who don’t know the first thing about pho, cha gio or nuoc mam. That’s because owner and menu designer Justina Duong (a 20-something siren) acts as goodwill ambassador for [...]
Viet Kitchen $$ 20235 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix • (602) 788-5535 Viet Kitchen is famous for its lively, fresh flavors with artfully composed meals, Viet Kitchen can offer a true ‘light cuisine’ of Asia. Using an abundant of fresh herbs and greens, delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foods served on, or with, [...]