$$
$15.00 - $30.00
Sesame Inn Carefree
34482 N Scottsdale Rd (south of E Carefree Hwy)
Scottsdale • (480) 595-8888

Located in the heart of Carefree Arizona, with a breathtaking backdrop boasting Arizona’s beautiful mountains, Sesame Inn Carefree caters to those that enjoy neighborhood dining and authentic Asian cuisine Sesame Inn has been a staple in Arizona dining for over 25 years, and has prided itself on quality and building a relationship with its patrons. Homemade recipes like Thai curry chicken, to signature dishes including House catfish and Walnut shrimp make Sesame Inn Carefree a must stop destination for those with hearty appetites.
$$$
$30.00 - $50.00
Sapporo
14344 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Acoma Dr)
Scottsdale • (480) 607-1114

Enjoy Sapporo’s distinct flavors, unique menu items & energetic appeal. Let us create a dining experience for any occasion.
Excite your senses with our Teppan Yaki, Sushi or Pacific Rim cuisine for an upbeat dining experience in a unique and dynamic atmosphere. Indulge in our exquisite cocktails and extensive Happy Hour selection. Sapporo sets the standard for dining in style.
“Sapporo is a dynamic combination of cuisine, service and ambiance.”
- East Valley Tribune
$$$$
over $50.00
Trader Vic's
6850 E Main St (south of E Indian School Rd)
Scottsdale • (480) 421-7799

The legend returns. A Polynesian classic is reborn with Valley Ho flair at Scottsdale's downtown landmark. Trader Vic's at Hotel Valley Ho features Polynesian fare and big tropical drinks with a unique modern island design that includes traditional tikis and outrigger canoes, but also adds new architectural elements such as floor to ceiling glass walls and curved walls to create a sense of fluid island life.
Chefs here employ a variety of cooking methods such as steaming, grilling using a wok and slowly roasting delicacies from the Chinese Wood Fired Oven. Pupu platters --offering an assortment of appetizers-- and tidbits such as Barbeque Spare Ribs, Crab Rangoon and Crispy Prawns top off the finger foods. Other favorites come from the Wood Fired Oven and range from Rack of Lamb to Maple Leaf Duck Breast and Rib Eye Steaks. Along with traditional favorites, Trader Vic's continues to add new specialties such as Hawaiian Ahi, Mahi Mahi and other fresh seafood.
At the Hotel Valley Ho
$
under $15.00
Loving Hut
3515 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale • (602) 978-0393

Loving Hut prides itself on using 100 percent animal-free vegan ingredients. No milk, no eggs, and no MSG. Loving Hut has an Asian-fusion slant, with vegan spring rolls, teriyaki, and sushi, but also offers vegetarian-style American comfort food, like burgers, spaghetti and meat-free nuggets. Loving Hut also has a large selection of fresh juices, desserts, coffees and teas. The restaurant is part of an expanding chain of worldwide vegan restaurants, with locations in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Seattle, with more in South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, France and the UK.
“Loving Hut's Vegan Cuisine Is Deceptively Delicious.” - Phoenix New Times
“If you're looking for vegan food, this is probably the best in town.” - yelp.com
$$
$15.00 - $30.00
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 not nearly as much of a sacrifice as you feared...Sometimes you have to stop and smell the textured soy protein.”
Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2009
- Arizona Republic
Most dishes 100% Vegan.
$$
$15.00 - $30.00
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 dining environment. Our menu features your favorite Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes like kung pao, pad thai and pho tai, as well as items you may not find elsewhere. We also offer homemade ice cream in exotic flavors like coconut, lychee, mango and avocado.
Dine In • Take Out • Catering
$$$$
over $50.00
Roy's Chandler
7151 W Ray Rd (west of Priest Dr)
Chandler • (480) 705-7697

Roy’s is all about food -- unique, beautiful to gaze upon with pleasing textures and bold flavors -- with a taste that is as good as it looks. The menu reflects the highly personal touch of Chef Roy Yamaguchi and his talented culinary team.
Four fresh fish selections from Hawaii can be found on the menu nightly, as well as a selection of exclusively matched wines and tempting desserts. Among Roy’s signature culinary creations are Hibachi Grilled Salmon, Szechwan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs, Roy’s “Original” Blackened Island Ahi, and the popular Chocolate Soufflé.
Also located at the Desert Ridge in North Phoenix
$$$$
over $50.00
Elements
5700 E McDonald Dr (at N 56th St)
Paradise Valley • (480) 607-2300

AAA Four Diamond Award Winner
James Beard Award
2010 Semi-Finalists Nominee
Best Chef, Southwest - Chef Beau MacMillan
“Sleek design, comfy patios, quaffable margaritas and sunset views draw sweethearts and singles to this sexy Camelback Mountain retreat. Chuck Wiley’s seasonal American menu has an Asian spin, and the results can be really wonderful.”
- Phoenix Magazine
“Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style -- fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic dishes like prime beef carpaccio with maytag blue cheese and smoked walnut vinaigrette.”
Best View, 2009
Best Romantic Restaurant, 2008
- Phoenix New Times
at the Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
$$
$15.00 - $30.00
Geisha A Go Go
7150 E 6th Ave (east of N Scottsdale Rd)
Scottsdale • (480) 699-0055

“Geisha A Go Go, the latest craze in Asian Cuisine, has brought Tokyo to Old Town Scottsdale. Go Go blends Asian tradition with Tokyo's quirky pop culture. The restaurant offers a traditional Asian menu featuring Hot Rock cooking and crispy, whole-fried fish plates accompanied by a large selection of Asian Beers, Spirits, and ever-changing, house-made sake. Feng Shui inspired décor including a granite rock garden carved into the dining room and warm, chocolate wood accents are off set by the flash of Pachinko machines and Japanese shoji screens that pulsate with the beat of hip, classic-rock meets dance music.” - scottsdale-phoenix.net
“From capsule-like private karaoke rooms, to high-tech Toto toilets, to cartoonishly cute waitresses who look like they hang out in Harajuku, Geisha A Go Go brings trendy Japanese kitsch to Old Town. The sushi-free menu runs the gamut from dumplings and hot rock dishes to seafood entrees, and while it won’t satisfy your craving for traditional Japanese cuisine (this tavern is more about the scene than the cuisine), it will help you soak up a Hello Kitty cocktail or some fruit-infused shochu.” – Phoenix New Times
$
under $15.00
Asian Cafe Express
1911 W Main St (between N Dobson & N Sycamore)
Mesa • (480) 668-5910

“Despite the name, this is no generic pan-Asian fast food joint. Not even close. It’s exceptionally tasty, unbelievably cheap, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Behind it all is chef Michael Leung, former owner of central Phoenix’s Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Be prepared to spend some time ogling the expansive menu, featuring scores of different stews and sautés, fried rice, hot pots, congee, and so many kinds of noodles — egg noodle and rice noodle soups, lo mein, chow mein, and chow fun. There’s a handful of items from Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and even spaghetti.”
Best Chinese Restaurant - Phoenix New Times


