I have been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time and so glad I finally got to last…read moreFriday at lunch time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and feels very upscale. It's probably the fanciest Chinese restaurant I've been to in AZ. The lunch menu is excellent and quite impressive! There are 8 entrees to choose along with a side for only $20. What's crazy is that a full size seafood and wagyu beef belly jjampong is a side! They're regularly $24 so it's a crazy deal to get an additional entree!! We ordered seafood jjampong and wagyu beef jjampong as sides and genghis khan beef and chili garlic fried chicken as mains. The jjampong had that great umami taste without the oiliness that's unavoidable at other restaurants. The ingredients felt very premium and fresh. Ghengis khan beef pieces were very generous and tender with a savory sauce. Chili garlic chicken was a tad salty for me but had great crisp. Service was impeccable and one you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes from the lunch menu. I also want to try their happy hour that's available everyday from 4-7PM. All the food items are only $7 and variety looks amazing.

I came here with my friend for lunch to celebrate her birthday. It was my first time here, and the…read moreplace is huge! The front entrance doesn't really match the size of the restaurant, though. It looks surprisingly small compared to how big the place is inside. The restaurant is decorated with lots of red, lanterns, and even a giant fortune cookie. The food is a mix of Chinese and Korean dishes, but it's definitely more Americanized Asian food. We ordered from their Lunch Combo Special. My friend got the Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Seafood Jjampong without shrimp because she's allergic to it. I got the Chili Garlic Shrimp with fried rice. When our server found out it was my friend's birthday, she told us we could choose a complimentary dessert from the menu, which was so nice! My friend picked the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The lunch combos were huge. My friend was already so full after eating the jjampong that she had to take the chicken home. I really liked my shrimp and fried rice. They were so tasty that I finished everything! We also really enjoyed the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The refreshing lemon sorbet paired perfectly with the sweet, warm glazed sweet potato. I try, I review, and I might come back again to try something else.

Best thai in town!! So authentic and unbelievably flavorful. Ingredients taste so fresh, great…read morequality... Home made chili sauce that will knock your socks off. Enjoy! Alternatives in the 'hood are terrible so you're best off coming here!!

Hidden gem UNLOCKED!…read more This place is such a cool family owned and delicious treat for your Thai cravings! Was honestly sooo disappointed I had never been here before, having a HUGE love for all things Asian & Thai! VIBE- super cute hole in the wall family owned atmosphere with a gorgeous patio you can eat and listen to the live music next door. The cool seating with un-matching chairs and loveseats just adds to that hole in the wall vibe. SERVICE- we had awesome service from the owners husband Pete who shared with us awesome recommendations as well as his own favorite dishes. Everything he told us was 10/10! FOOD- this place serves authentic delicious Thai food!! Nothing was overly spicy but intensely flavorful, you can supplement heat with their homemade chili oil and it was delightful! We started with the chicken satay with peanut sauce, the potstickers and the crab puffs and everything was delicious! Then for main dishes we had the green curry with pork, the pad chai with chicken, the Thai fried rice with shrimp, and naked garlic added chicken. It's hard to say which was our favorite because everything was honestly 10/10! I'd have to say the stars were definitely the curry and the pad Thai, and my only disappointment was we were so full and couldn't try more! Also the drinks were delicious! I tried the Thai cha-da which was a rum spiked Thai iced tea and wasn't too sweet but perfect! I will definitely be back here to try everything else on their menu because it's definitely going to be my go-to Thai spot!!

We had such a wonderful experience. The food was excellent, and the entire staff was incredibly…read morepolite, welcoming, and accommodating. We had a last-minute change of plans after our previous dinner reservation elsewhere didn't work out, and we were trying to find somewhere to celebrate our son's birthday on a busy Saturday evening. Despite being in the middle of the dinner rush, they graciously accommodated us, and we truly appreciated it. Our server was informative, attentive, and incredibly fast, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the hospitality was outstanding. They helped turn what could have been a stressful situation into a really special birthday celebration. We're very grateful and would definitely recommend this restaurant. We look forward to coming back!

Perfect place to grab dinner when staying at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge…read more The decor in the restaurant is suppose to mimic an urban Japanese alley. All the graffiti on the wall is from staff of the hotel which I thought was a nice touch. Our waitress was super attentive and made amazing recommendations. The menu is exquisite with various options. Will definitely be visiting again.

First time here, wife and I are searching for a great Chinese restaurant and we may have found the…read morespot. Wife had the Buddha belly I had to Kung pow. Both were above average, but what stood out. The most is Brian the server. He was extremely friendly, conscientious and checked on us numerous times. Similar to Pei Wei , and look and ambience. But the food is definitely better. Note to manager give Brian a raise or are you gonna lose him to a higher end restaurant?

Tried this place with some friends and I was pretty impressed overall!…read moreWe came in March and they were doing a buy one noodles dish and get the second 50% off so we naturally took advantage of that. For a starter, we got the Korean cauliflower, which was pretty tasty. It was crispy and had the just the right kick, which balanced the sweet sesame -soy glaze. For my main, I ordered the pad thai. It wasn't the best I've had, but it was passable. My husband ordered the dan dan noodles and while not entirely traditional, I definitely enjoyed it way more than the pad thai and would get it again. We got our son the kids lo mein with chicken which comes with 2 sides - broccoli and brown rice. The kids meal was pretty substantial!!! Overall the food was pretty good so we may come back another time

Absolutely some of the best Korean bbq I've had in Arizona! The selection of panchans were…read moredelicious.. The best was the kim chee and potato salad which had great flavor.. Service was excellent and our server was attentive to our needs. Loved the ambiance of this traditional BBQ restaurant.

I came to Sizzle Korean BBQ in Phoenix because of its excellent Yelp reviews, and I can definitely…read moresee why people enjoy the atmosphere. It's located in an outdoor shopping center, and although the restaurant is on the smaller side, the interior design and decor reminded me of many of the Korean BBQ restaurants back home in California. It felt cozy and authentic. This is not an all-you-can-eat restaurant. We ordered the Small Beef Combo, 2 side of rice, Korean dumplings, and the strawberry basil lemonade. The only unlimited items are the traditional Korean side dishes. We were served five different banchan along with two salads. While they didn't bring every available side dish, the ones we received were actually very good. Unfortunately, the service is what ruined the experience for me. Our server, Huy, was also serving my friends' family seated at the table next to us. They had ordered the same Small Beef Combo. When Huy started grilling our brisket, he accidentally dropped one of our slices of meat onto the floor. He paused, clearly noticed it, and so did everyone at our table. However, there was no apology, no acknowledgment, and no offer to replace the piece. He simply continued cooking as if nothing had happened. A few moments later, he placed a Prime Ribeye on our grill. I told him we hadn't ordered that cut--it belonged to my friends' table. He then picked up the entire plate of raw ribeye from our grill and transferred it to their table. Even though they were our friends sitting right next to us, that didn't seem like proper food handling. When I mentioned the mix-up, he simply said the kitchen had made a mistake. Again, there was no apology. Toward the end of the meal, it seemed like Huy realized I was unhappy, but he never addressed either incident. The missing piece of brisket wasn't a significant financial loss, and the food itself was good. My disappointment was with the service. Mistakes happen in every restaurant. What matters is acknowledging them, apologizing, and making a reasonable effort to make things right. A simple apology and replacing the dropped piece of meat would have completely changed my impression. Because of the service, I don't plan on returning, which is unfortunate because the food and atmosphere were otherwise enjoyable.

It's so hard to review this place because if the food and service wouldn't have been as good as it…read morewas, it would be getting 3 stars instead. The moment we walked in, a sewer smell hit all of us. The birthday girl really wanted sushi and was super hungry so we weren't going to let the smell ruin her day. We were a big group and the place was surprisingly empty. Only 2 or 3 other tables were occupied that we could see. I tried to tell the waitress how I wanted to pay for 3 of us (since I knew just us 3 were going to order at least half of what will be charged on the bill) and she said the bottom of menu stated no split checks, it doesn't, and I didn't want to go back and forth so I just accepted it. The bottom of the menu states parties of 6 or more will get 18% gratuity added automatically (as you can see on the picture attached) Not a big deal. She was still super nice with us all and quickly took our order. She brought out our drinks right away and the appetizers came soon after. Her and another waiter were super attentive the whole time and everyone liked what they ordered. The sushi was very good and their garlic ramen was one of the top ones I have tasted. It was hard getting used to the smell inside and we noticed they had several essential oil diffusers on around the restaurant but they weren't helping because the sewer smell was very overpowering. We understand that it might not be them and probably the building above them. I would love to come back another day where I can completely enjoy the place but I do very much recommend the food here.

Our server Naliar was absolutely charming, so sweet and attentive. Definitely went above and…read morebeyond. We were seated at a booth that felt like a room to ourselves! Nice perk of arriving before the dinner crowd! The table nearby had ordered Ramen soup, steak teriyaki, and chicken teriyaki. Must say it all looked fantastic, the ribeye definitely caught my eye. The scallop sushi was the best and the lobster added to our roll was delish. The fuyomaki roll was just okay but all in all a great meal!

I feel like they've made a lot of great changes since my initial review, and I come here enough…read morethat it's only fair to give a little update. They redid the inside so it is more open with a large bar area and space. Rolls and nigiri are more consistent; they look and taste great. My recent go-to has been the seafood salad which is a large portion with a great amount of raw fish and crab salad. I always come hungry when I know that's my order for the evening. Happy hour deals still rock and I'm sure this will continue to be a regular spot for me

My friends and I came to Pure for our final dinner in Scottsdale. We were craving sushi and didn't…read morehave a reservation, but Pure was open and nearby. It was Mothers Day and Pure was busy, so it got my hopes up that it was going to be a great dining experience, but it left a lot to be desired. We started with the edamame tossed in spicy miso butter. This was so yummy! We also ordered the crab rangoons and were fans of this dish as well. For my main course, I decided to try the Yokisoba. I saw someone at the table next to me ordered it and it looked and smelled delicious! Unfortunately I was not a fan of these dish. The sauce the vegetables and noodles were tossed in just had a weird taste I wasn't a fan of. We also split a sushi roll that was very average. Unfortunately my friends didn't love their main courses either! Our server was kind, especially considering how busy it was, but I'm not sure I'll be back anytime soon. Scottsdale has so many amazing restaurants and this just didn't do it for me!

I've been a Pei Wei fan for years and living in multiple cities. They used to have small and…read moreregular size entrees, and it seems since they got rid of the small sizes the regular sizes also shrunk in portion. The Mongolian beef is usually our staple, although we like to try different items and found the firecracker shrimp not that great. The batter I would describe as more hard than crispy, and there was not enough sauce, so I had to add some chili garlic sauce for flavor. The rice was also disappointing, and tasted kind of stale and not fluffy. Thankfully we had a bogo coupon, so it wasn't a total loss. Service at this location is always friendly. I'll probably be back to try other items.

They made my Asian Chicken Salad with 10min before closing. Super Friendly Staff with excellent…read moreservice. Cool Vibes - very chill place.

Four of us stopped here for late lunch on a Sunday. Have been meaning to try this since it's in the…read moreneighborhood and our friends are big Thai food fans. Great neighborhood atmosphere, friendly service and a great selection of dishes. While we were trying to make up our mind, we noticed the chef had come out to talk to someone. So we waved her over and asked a few questions. She was very friendly and helpful! Everything we ordered was way better than average and our friends admitted it was better than the Thai food they normally go to and brag about all the time! Will definitely be back and recommend stopping there if you're in the area or even if you're just somewhere close as it's worth the extra drive.....

Wanted Pad Thai & stumbled on this place! Noticed a group of…read morepeople had just finished eating at the cute outdoor seating area. We opted to sit inside & we were the only customers! While we had a short wait for our food, lots of customers 'carried out'. Since we were the only guests seated inside we got the 'royal treatment' from our server, Dani. She answered my questions about the curry dishes- next time. We both chose the Pad Thai 'mild' . He got Veggie & I got chicken. He opted for the hot green tea & I had a Coke. Plus, we shared an order of crispy Veggie Egg Rolls- all food was excellent! And, we have leftovers!!! Can't wait for supper tonight!! We will definitely return to Pure Thai Kitchen- so close to home!! Next time I will be brave & take Dani's advice about the curry & try them all!!