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Yes, yes, yes!! We turned down the wrong side street at first but then we pulled into the right one…read moreand found a parking lot leading to the restaurant. They take cash, Venmo, or Zelle, no cards!! The inside is beautifully decorated. It gives me family vibes with how wholesome it feels. The service was standard in that the food took about 20 minutes to come out. The server was so nice! They didn't label their individual menu items as gluten free but there was an added note that all items except two were gluten free, which was a wonderful surprise!! My dad and I split the student noodles and the yorm chicken salad. The student noodles (with tofu) were outstanding. The sauce was so savory and umami and YUM. The tofu had a nice char on it and the cabbage soaked up the sauce too... I love and want to go back to order it again. The yorm chicken salad was a nice large portion and so fresh. It had a slight kick to it but the basil's and parsley allowed for a nice balance. I would also get this again but when we come back (we will), I'm thinking I want to try the lemongrass chicken dish! If there are a lot of people coming in at once, they can get a little backed up. The internet says they open at 6pm but the server said you can come as early as 3pm.

Despite having only one cook and a waitress, tonight's dinner and birthday celebration for my…read moresister, was really nice! This is my first time trying Cambodian food and it was very delicious. Full of similar flavors to Thai / Filipino food. The Lemongrass soup tasted like Tom Yung and the Porkchop tasted like Filipino BBQ. The Beef Skewer had a lemongrass/coconut marinade to it which was a hit. We also had the Seafood Platter but I only tasted the salmon and it was pretty good. I'm allergic to scallops and was too lazy to peel the shrimp but I also was pretty full lol This family-owned Cambodian eater in Phoenix is a must try serving up some traditional dishes This is definitely a hidden gem!

Spring roll ($2)

Phnom penh noodle soup ($6)

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FiGaMi Asian Fresh

3.6(94 reviews)

14.4 mi

I'm surprised to see the negative reviews of this place. The food here is so good and the service…read moreis wonderful; very kind people. A great place to stop by after a grocery run at Lams Market :)

I've been ordering here for about a year now and I've never been more amazed by a restaurant, food…read moreis authentic tasting, always familiar and consistent while decent pricing. Love love this place. Will always reorder

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Malaysian Style Rice Noodle

Veggie Village

4.7(476 reviews)

13.8 mi

I cannot say enough good about this place…read more The food is really good. It comes out hot and it's very tasty. As a vegetarian, it is such a relief to come into a place and know everything you order is safe. My go to order is pot stickers, vietnam roll, wonton soup, and singapore street noodles with vietnamese iced coffee. If you want something extra on your plate, no issues. I like broccoli and when I ask for more on the Singapore noodles, no problem. The wait staff is very friendly. The restaurant itself is very clean. The bathroom is very clean too.

They have updated their menu and the lunch menu is really fabulous. It's a bento box. It comes with…read moremiso soup, a salad, rice and the main dish. It's such a good deal. I love it.

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Nora Asian Fresh

3.4(68 reviews)

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One katsu curry. Not what I was expecting. Probably the most NON-katsu curry I've ever eaten in the…read moreentire time I've been alive. Katsu sauce? Nope. Plenty of chicken? Nope (about one chicken nuggets worth), and then.....loads of veggies (in a katsu?) and topped with a heavy layer of sliced onions....why???? Is it NOT a katsu? I'm so confused. Two stars for being open late, but....urgh....

Nice little quick spot to grab a quick bite. They've expanded their menu and now offer more than…read morejust ramen & rice bowls, thought that was pretty interesting. I ordered through the kiosk & within a few minutes my sushi was handed to me. The sushi had a nice crispy crunch & little more sauce than preferred but nonetheless, it did satisfy my craving. Definitely going to come back & try other items.

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Chicken Dumplings-Gyoza (5 Pcs) Spicy Beef Ramen

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Sushi, Miso Ramen

China Chili

4.0(1.1k reviews)

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I've been to China Chili three times now, so I can safely say it's my favorite Chinese restaurant…read morein town. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Friday evening for dinner. They have complimentary parking in the front, side, and back of the restaurant. There aren't a ton of spots, but there's street parking close by too. Ambiance (3.5/5): Like most Chinese restaurants, China Chili is pretty no frills. Which isn't a problem for me at all, I'm there for the food. It's a spacious restaurant with both regular tables and circular tables that rotates (good for large groups sharing dishes). Service (4/5): Fantastic service is also not something I expect at a Chinese restaurant. Yet again, I'm there for the food. With that being said, service, while not overly friendly, is typically pretty efficient. Which I always appreciate. Drinks (4/5): Pretty much your standard soft drinks, tea, and a limited selection of alcoholic beverages. My favorite option is their buddha beer which you don't see in a lot of places. It's a lager and it's in a buddha-shaped bottle. It doesn't get much better than that. Food (5/5): The first time I came was for one of my favorite dishes... Peking duck. There aren't a ton of spots in Phoenix that have it, but out of the ones that do, China Chili serves it at a high level. You can go with either crepes or baos (additional surcharge). The duck is absolutely to die for. Flavorful, juicy meat with crispy skin that fits in perfectly into your mini "sandwich" with green onions and Hoisin sauce. For a reasonable price too. Their food outside of duck is of a similar quality. I especially like their flat noodles with beef. Even classic dishes like sesame chicken have a twist here. It's sliced chicken rather than fully breaded chicken. Just as good as the typical way, the sauce is delicious. My only complaint? They give you a pretty small helping of white rice with your dish. Outside of that, the portions are generous. Everything I've had at China Chili has been a hit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I hadn't been to China Chili for a while. They certainly have good service. It's a clean , bright…read moreplace. I had Tofu dish which was enjoyable. The server made sure i was aware this was a spicy dish. I was given the option of mild or really spicy. I like the fact I didn't have to ask. Really spicy can get me in trouble. My companion had a vegetable dish that came wrapped in light tortillas. Both had nice flavors I think. The sauces were appropriate, not heavy at all.. This is the first time I have had Chinese food in some time. I can't say more. Many people there early on Sunday but not overly noisy, they also have take out. My server wrapped my food up nicely to take with me and put in a bag. Quite a nice touch.

Open concept

Teriyaki Chicken

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Sesame Chicken

Kungfu Kitchen

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I got Kungfu Kitchen for take out via DoorDash and they delivered exactly what I was craving! I was…read morelooking for authentic spicy Chinese food and this hit the spot. I ordered the spicy cabbage and crispy Szechuan chicken, both were so delicious & truly the amount of spice I was looking for. The portions were also pretty big, I had leftovers for the next couple days. I'll definitely be ordering from them again!

It's a good-sized restaurant, open, clean, and comfortable. Since it was our first time here, we…read morewanted to try a little bit of everything. We started with their Soup Dumplings. Okay, they might not look the prettiest, but they were very tasty and juicy. Then we ordered the Spicy Beef, Tripe & Tendon; They were flavorful, not too spicy, and had a slight sweetness that we could taste. We also ordered the Sour & Spicy Chicken Gizzard, which was perfect with rice. We also got the Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet, and that ended up being my favorite dish; Crispy, flavorful, and not overcooked at all. We also ordered the Hot and Sour Soup and the Beef Stew Noodle Soup. Both were delicious. We really enjoyed our meal, and this definitely feels like a legit spot. We'll be back to try more dishes next time.

Interior

Yangzhou fried rice

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Juicy pork soup dumplings, toothpick lamb and piggy ears

Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill

3.9(831 reviews)

20.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

15 years in business

Super cute place! We wandered in for dinner and it seemed to be one of few options in the plaza…read more Truthfully not a fan of Asian fusion spots so I didn't have the higher hopes but I will say I would happily revisit! The service is very attentive and kind and FAST! The food (we had edemame, potstickers, corn, Asian salad with shrimp ) honestly it was all good. We even got welcome popcorn as it was my first time- I will say they like things spicy lol! The salad was refreshing and delicious and I appreciate a healthier option at an Asian spot (it's usually always meat teriyaki's and noodles etc). We ended with the key lime pie which was as you would expect! It's a super casual fun spot with quick food and great service- also quite a variety of options on the menu (they even have fries)! Would definitely go again!

I would give zero stars if I could…read more $91 for rice, gyoza, and an ahi salad is already hard to justify, but the food was genuinely terrible. The ahi was completely dried out and had the texture of ahi jerky. The rice was undercooked. The gyoza was cooked on one side and raw on the other. Service was also very mediocre. Overall, this was an extremely disappointing meal and absolutely not worth the price.

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Asian Cafe Express

4.3(803 reviews)

27.9 mi

Located in the Asian District of Mesa, Asian Cafe Express is a true dive in a strip mall next to…read moreH-Mart. They were highlighted in the Phoenix Magazine years ago. For years I have driven 25 minutes for takeout and never regretted it. High decor -No, limited selections -No, quiet -No, great food -Absolutely, incredibly friendly and pleasant staff -100%. Our typical order is a large General Chicken with extra sauce and Malaysian fun chow. The general chicken is perfectly breaded, deliciously flavored, slight bite and an uncious taste making you want more. The Malaysian fun chow has wok fried wide rice noodles with a hint of char, shrimp, bean sprouts,onions, veggies and a light but savory taste. Another home run! Don't let the exterior or inside decor persuade your judgement. Hands down the staff is second to none and the food is fabulous. Asian Cafe Express is an incredible value for the food quality and portion size. Trust me, if you give them a shot, you will also be ordering here for years. To the staff, fabulous job and thanks!

A Mesa Asian District Gem Worth Seeking Out…read more Asian Cafe Express is a lovely strip mall gem near H-Mart in Mesa's Asian District, and after 21 years in business, it clearly has a loyal following for good reason. We brought in a fresh lobster from H-Mart to try their "bring your own seafood" cooking option and chose the garlic onion stir fry preparation. It's $14.99 for anything under 2 lbs and $7.50/lbs for anything over. It came out excellent, served over crispy egg noodles with classic Asian flavors and plenty of wok-fired goodness. We also enjoyed the Peking pork ribs, which were deboned, tasty, and slightly sweet; the stir-fried green beans, which were fresh and well prepared; and the garlic spicy chicken wings, which were especially flavorful and highly recommended. The red bean drinks were traditional and satisfying, with soft, nicely soaked mung beans and no milk. Service was friendly, efficient, and personal, handled by a couple of ladies who clearly know the restaurant and their customers well. While we were there, plenty of regulars came in for takeout and several tables were happily dining in. Overall, we really enjoyed Asian Cafe Express and were surprised we had not stopped in sooner. Highly recommend, especially for the "bring your own seafood" cooking option and the garlic spicy wings. We will definitely be back.

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Chili oil

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House Lo Mein Noodles

Inchin's Bamboo Garden

4.4(47 reviews)

4.9 mi

We love this spot! The best Indian-Chinese fusion in the state, every dish is so tasty and fresh…read more The inside is spacious and has lots of natural lighting. & the service is quick! Every noodle dish I've gotten from there has been amazing, same with the orange chicken (for those of us that love when there's little mandarin orange pieces with the chicken), they have dumplings they have mango lassi, genuinely they have it all! And ITS HALAL! Make sure you check this place out!

We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday night and the entire restaurant was empty. We thought perhaps…read morethey were closed. We were seated and it actually took longer than I expected to get a drink order. No diet beverages due to a broken dispenser. I saw that they had a small Indian beer selection, so I ordered an Old Monk which was displayed at the bar and in the menu. "Sorry, we don't have a liquor license". OK. I'll have water which was on the table in covered carafes but was warm since any ice had long ago melted. They have a strange menu of Chinese and Indian food. Not a big selection of either, but it allowed me to select Indian and my wife to choose Chinese. I asked about the portion size of the Chicken 65 and was told it was a starter sized portion. My wife wanted Sweet and Sour but not chicken or shrimp, she wanted tofu. The kitchen agreed to make it but told us up front that they weren't sure how it would be (found that odd). We also ordered Lo Mein since we assumed the Chicken 65 would be smaller. With all these troubles, the food came and it was very good. The Chicken 65 was a very large starter. I thought it was very good with the exception of finding some cartilage chunks in the meat. The sweet-and-sour tofu was also very good. I am not sure why the kitchen did not have confidence in their abilities. Lo mein was just average. When it was time for the check, the waiter wanted to know if we wanted a box for the little bit of lo mein that was left and we said no so he inquired to whether or not we like the dish and offered to take it off the bill or make us something different. We told him that everything was fine. The food was fine and we were just ready to go. All in all, I don't think we would return here due to the lack of selection on the menu. It was kind of limited. The menu was also confusing since it didn't group things together very well.

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Vincent m Y.

9 days ago

New menu. authentic malaysian singaporean food must try EXCITING NEWS AT BAMBOO CAFE! All your beloved original menu items are still available!We are thrilled to launch brand‑new additions to our menu. Discover authentic Cantonese roast meats, signature Hainanese Chicken Rice, plus a wonderful selection of Asian fusion, Singaporean, Malaysian and Southeast‑Asian flavours. Every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Come in to taste our exciting new offerings, or place your order ahead for takeout! read more

James B.

23 days ago

9PM tonight I hear my screen door bang and my dog barking. I go to the door to see what it is and some woman is walking though my yard with a flashlight, looking in my house and smiling at me. I open the front door and see a Bamboo Cafe flyer taped there and see her go to my neighbors house to do the same thing. Barking dog and slamming door woke up my 1 year old. Thanks creepy flyer lady. 0 chance I ever eat here. Don't be creepy and wake up my kids. read more

Taryn C.

10 years ago

Ignore everything you know about a chinese restaurant. This place is unlike and different than any chinese restaurant ive been too!! The service was friendly and the way the atmosphere was set up it was very beautiful and decorative. The portion i received was a decently large size!! I was very impressed with the experience i had. I only paid like 6 dollars for chicken and rice. read more

Dauna R.

7 years ago

I have only tried once so far which is the only reason for a 4 instead of a 5. I did really like the food for lunch. We all did. Definitely going back. read more

Fred A.

600

8 years ago

Bamboo has really tasty Orange Chicken. Just about everything I have ever ordered is really good. I have been going off and on for about 8 years. read more

Jasmine L.

4 years ago

Their food and service is amazing. I've been eating here for years and they've never let me down, everything is great and reasonably priced.

Stephanie A.

10 years ago

I love this place the food is awesome and the portions are big. Crab puffs and chow mein is really good. I give this place 5 stars!

Jim B.

Elite 25

131

6 years ago

This place has good food. It is very consistent. I would recommend trying this if you haven't already.

Connie T.

9 years ago

I am not sure what all the bad reviews are about because this place is so delicious, cheap and fast!

Kevin N.

4 years ago

Lunch specials are amazing and the family loves the food. 5 stars keep up the great work ..

Jayne H.

6 years ago

Food was tasteless, would never go there again....ate very little and thru the rest away.

Mike A.

106

14 years ago

Pretty good! Coconut shrimp and sesame chicken is awesome. Crab puffs are great too.

Corrie D.

13 years ago

Had them deliver and it was still hot! Always great service and really yummy!!

Toni S.

10 years ago

Orange Chicken is the best in the state- love all their food!!

Carrie C.

14 years ago

Good food, great value n they deliver!!!!!

Courtney S.

8 years ago

The food and service was excellent!

Mehul D.

14 years ago

Good food, great Sake bombs!

Jennifer G.

14 years ago

Loved this place!

Bill W.

11 years ago

Very good food!

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