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FOOD & DRINK
World Cuisine
Tempe is a melting pot when it comes to arts and culture,
so it’s no surprise that our food scene reflects the same
worldly view. Our globally inspired cuisine tempts your
taste buds with the flavors from every corner of the globe
and parts in between.
TEMPE
VOICES
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya
Café Lalibela
(480) 829-1939
cafelalibela.com
Family-owned-and-operated
for the past 25 years, Café
Lalibela offers an authentic,
aromatic Ethiopian dining
experience. Their diverse menu
offers unique flavors, including
vegetarian and gluten free
dishes.
Chou’s Kitchen
(480) 557-8888
chouskitchen.com
Chou’s Kitchen offers authentic
northeastern Chinese cuisine.
Popular dishes include pork and
chive dumplings, suan cai clay
pot, and cumin and caraway
lamb.
Cornish Pasty Co.
(480) 894-6261
cornishpastyco.com
Cornish Pasty serves up
authentic pasties, a British
version of a handheld pie.
You can choose from pasties
filled with everything from
bangers and mash to balsamic
portobello to chicken tikka
masala.
Curry Corner
(480) 894-1276
currycornertempe.com
As seen on the Food Network,
Curry Corner has built a loyal
following due to their wide
range of curry dishes and family
recipes made with the freshest,
most wholesome ingredients.
DOZO Izakaya
(480) 785-4938
dozoaz.com
Izakaya-style restaurants in
Japan are places where you
can try many small dishes. At
DOZO Izakaya, you can choose
from these traditional small
plates, sushi, noodles and rice
bowls.
Flo’s
(480) 588-7922
madebyflo.com
Flo’s is a local favorite and is
focused on exceptional food
from China and Asia. Appetizer
and drink specials are available
during happy hour, 3-7 p.m. daily
except for holidays.
Gen Korean BBQ
(480) 939-2650
genkoreanbbq.com
Experience the art of Korean
barbeque and choose from a
wide variety of seafood, meats
and vegetables, and watch as
your meal is cooked right at your
table.
Hachi Ramen
(480) 781-2603
facebook.com/hachiramen8/
A local favorite, Hachi Ramen
specializes in authentic
Japanese ramen. Chef
Bradley An and his team
make everything from scratch,
including three broth options,
a variety of toppings and
traditional side dishes.
Haji-Baba
(480) 894-1905
hajibabamiddleeasternfood.com
Enjoy authentic kebabs,
shawarma, gyros and more inside
a Middle Eastern grocery. Open
for lunch and dinner daily, this
restaurant offers Middle Eastern
favorites at an affordable price.
Hummus Xpress
(480) 968-2311
hummusxpress.com
Hummus Xpress crafts custommade
Mediterranean bowls,
plates and wraps featuring
marinated veggies, crisp greens,
grilled meats, bright sauces,
warm pitas and of course, an
assortment of flavorful hummus
selections.
“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
goes, but all of these communities really do come together to support one another and embrace everyone for who they are.”
– Gabe Hagen and Jesse Shank, Co-owners & Husbands, Brick Road Coffee
Khải Hoàn Restaurant
(480) 829-7118
khaihoanaz.com
Khải Hoàn Restaurant serves a
variety of authentic Vietnamese
and Chinese food.
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya
(480) 306-4386
kukaizakaya.com
Serving ramen, sushi, yakitori
and other Japanese plates
offered in a casual setting with
beer and sake.
Opa Life Greek Café
(480) 292-8180
opatempe.com
This local favorite brings
Greek-American food to life.
Along with the cuisine, they
have a patio, full bar and live
music.
Pho Fresh Alley & Boba Tea
(480) 247-9000
phofreshalleyandbobatea.com
Fast-casual eatery serving
Vietnamese noodle soup and
grilled pork dishes, boba tea
and milkshakes.
Phoenicia Café
(480) 967-8009
phoeniciacafe.com
Since 1996, this family-owned
Mediterranean restaurant has
served delicious dishes such
as chicken kabob, shish kafta,
gyros and tabouli, alongside a
small grocery store.
Tampopo Ramen
(480) 491-2177
tampoporamenaz.com
Enjoy delicious authentic
Japanese ramen with housemade
noodles made daily.
Thai Elephant Bistro
(480) 966-0351
thaielephantaz.wixsite.com/
thaielephant
Experience the best of Thai
cuisine at this stylish, yet
affordable restaurant near
Downtown Tempe and ASU.
The Dhaba
(480) 557-8800
the-dhaba.com
Arizona’s multiple award-winning,
highly-coveted, Green-certified,
boutique casual-elegant Indian
restaurant specializing in Punjabi
cuisine. Fresh, locally procured
produce and premium ingredients
are used to bring gluten free,
vegan, vegetarian and healthy
Halal choices.
Yogis Grill - Teriyaki & Roll
(480) 921-2110
yogisgrill.com
Yogis Grill is a Japanese fast-casual
restaurant serving teriyaki, sushi
and more. They also have low-carb,
vegetarian and gluten free options.
Yupha’s Thai Kitchen
(480) 839-0576
yuphas.com
With inviting décor, Yupha’s Thai
Kitchen is a chef-owned restaurant
specializing in authentic entrees
including noodles, vegetarian
dishes and curries.
Gen Korean BBQ
Can't-Miss Mexican Food
Barrio Queen
(480) 912-4052
barrioqueen.com
Barrio Queen was created
to bring authentic Southern
Mexican fare and culture to the
Valley of the Sun. The lively
and colorful decor match their
flavorful menu options.
Casa Reynoso
(480) 966-0776
casareynoso.com
Enjoy traditional Mexican food
made fresh daily from family
recipes, including their house
special the “Gollo Burro.”
Ghost Ranch
(480) 474-4328
ghostranchaz.com
The talented culinary team at
Ghost Ranch serves hearty fare
for lunch, dinner and weekend
brunch, alongside a full menu
of beer, wine and cocktails
inspired by the multicultural
history of Arizona, New Mexico,
Texas and northern Mexico.
Los Reyes De La Torta
(480) 491-1314
losreyesaz.com
Get a taste of Mexico. Try one
of their famous tortas (Mexicanstyle
sandwich) along with a
colorful menu of tacos, burros
and other authentic dishes.
Someburros
Maskadores Taco Shop
(480) 284-7000
maskadorestacoshop.com
This casual, order-at-the-counter
Mexican food haven serves up
authentically delicious street
tacos. The salsa bar features
several homemade varieties,
from super spicy to mildly spicy.
Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food
(480) 966-0852
rositasfinemexicanfood.com
Come into Rosita’s and enjoy
homestyle regional Mexican fare
in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Someburros
(480) 446-8226 - S. Rural Rd.
(480) 839-8226 - E. Baseline Rd.
someburros.com
With its counter service, colorful
décor and ample seating, this is
a great spot for families who love
Mexican food.
Tocaya Modern Mexican
(480) 573-6400
tocaya.com
Tocaya offers salads, tacos,
burritos, bowls and quesadillas in a
sophisticated, fresh-casual setting.
Their versatile menu is rooted in
traditional Mexican recipes and
naturally accommodates a variety
of preferences, including vegan,
vegetarian and gluten free.
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