6/8/26 A visit to one of Scottsdale's trendy Restaurants…read more There has been allot of buzz around the Roko Akor, great marketing, Wagu dumpling, Flame seared Stakes, Seafood and Sushi offerings in an attractive Scottsdale resort area where both Arizona visitors and locals enjoy staycations for Golf and fun. It's well placed amounst popular resorts, endless choices of golf courses, high end shopping, Spas and other eateries. For our of state visitors it is located in an area that provides a great destination for conferences and vacation launching point to enjoy what Scottsdale has to offer. Parking 5/5 There is a great turn-about like drop off near the front door I took advantage of. Other semi private parking is located along the west and south in front and behind the restaurant. Ambiance 5/5++ After passing through the foyer, you're greeted by staff receptionists who quickly get your experience started. The restaurant opens up to a large open dining space that includes an impressive "baresk" wrap around serving counter which allows guests to experience and interact with the kitchen staff. Adjacent to the main dining area is a very trendy wraparound bar and a little more intimate lounge with tables for guest meetups, date nights, after business meetings or relax after playing 18 holes at a nearby course. Facing the bar is the wine cellar, a floor to ceiling long glass presentation of their collection. There is a separate special event room in the back for hosting private dinners with special event reservations. Tonight this room was reserved for Yelp's "Elite All-Stars" and hosted by the Roka-Akar and the wonderful Phoenix Yelp Community Manager (CM) Francheska J, I popped my head in to say hello to her and she was kind enough to give me some merch. Congratulations to Roka-Akor for launching this beautiful Resturant in Scottsdale and to Yelp and Francheska for putting on a great experience for your Elite All-Stars! Gent your trendy on my friends-SYOY!

Popped over to the bar before an event and appreciated Juju's kindness and service. So warm and…read morewelcoming! I enjoyed the tart grapefruit juice before dinner. I overheard a special on oysters so look forward to returning for that. Would love if they'd bring an NA bubbly in the future and consider bringing back the bar sushi omakase. It was my favorite choice on the menu! And Manager a Wesley is hands down one of the most special parts about this place. What a fun and charming personality! Fantastic staff who make you feel welcome!

This is the best Thai food place in Arizona! The food here is so good while the servers are kind…read moreand welcoming. The restaurant includes a great interior and a wonderful exterior. Highly recommended for your stay in Arizona.

Wandered in on Friday at about 5:30pm and it was a ghost town. We ordered a few things off the…read morehappy hour menu: fried pork rib which tasted like the freezer and salmon bites - which were literally 3 tiny bites, but on happy hour special for $9. We went with typical Thai noddle dish. Was fine. Nothing amazing about it. The server had to be waved down each time. I think she was the owner. But there was no one there so I'm not sure what she was so busy doing. The decor is cool. They have a bunch of beautiful Thai headpieces all around. Our meal was 2 happy hours apps - and one noodle dish = $45!

Totally outstanding in every way. The service was attentive and helpful with our waitress giving us…read moreexcellent recommendations on dishes to try. Muatard leaf, prawn dumplings and fried prawn appetizers were exceptional. So so good. Crab fried rice is best fried rice we've had in years and the wide noodles with stir fry chicken was delicious with a hint of sweet at the end. So so good! It's quiet and peaceful with a good balance of music and lighting. It's just a fabulous spot and they've got everything right. We will be back!

The food was delicious and the service was great! Super spacious restaurant with the perfect…read moreambience!

Ling & Louie's have been my favorite Asian fusion go-to for at least a decade…read more I frequently meet up with friends or bring out-of-towners here to experience their awesome menu. I drive from Arrowhead to their North Scottsdale location, and for me, the trip is worth it. (I wish they would open an Arrowhead location though.) Their orange chicken is the best in the Valley as far as I'm concerned with decent portions. Just excellent. The New Wave Pad Thai is another favorite that never disappoints. Their menu has a wide variety and lunch/dinner is turned out to you in 15 minutes, tops. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff is attentive without being interruptive as you enjoy dinner. Nice semi-enclosed patio for evenings and our rare cooler days. Excellent place.

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.

We spend part of the year out here, and somehow Slanted Rice Vietnamese Bistro has quietly become…read moreone of our regular spots. It's close to the house, easy for a laid-back lunch, and one of those places you end up recommending without even thinking about it. I've worked my way through most of the menu at this point, and I honestly can't remember a single miss. The food is consistently fresh, full of flavor, and cooked the way it should be. No shortcuts, no off days. I usually land on the crispy rice clay pot, which has that perfect mix of texture and depth. My wife goes straight for the lemongrass rice plate every time and doesn't even consider switching it up. That alone tells you something. We almost always start with a couple orders of spring rolls. Mix it up depending on the mood. They're light, fresh, and a good way to ease into the meal without overthinking it. The place itself is on the smaller side, but that's part of the charm. It feels relaxed, not cramped. Clean every time we've been in, which is something I notice more than I probably should. Service hits that sweet spot too. Attentive, friendly, but they're not hovering over your shoulder while you're trying to eat. Prices are more than fair for what you're getting, especially considering how consistent everything is. If you're anywhere near Scottsdale and want Vietnamese that just gets it right without making a big show of it, this is an easy choice. We keep coming back, and that's about as honest a review as it gets.

This is my 121st Diners Drive Ins and Dives stop! There was a lot on the menu I wanted to order,…read morebut we were about to get on a plane and I didn't want to stuff myself. We got the following: Complementary soup and salad with our dish. I don't eat salad, but that soup was good. Crispy Pork Egg Rolls (2) - Chai Gio (H)- Minced Pork, Mushrooms, Carrots, Onions, and Clear Noodles And the reason for the trip: Crispy Rice in a Clay Pot - Com Tay Cam Crispy Rice Charred / Burnt in a Clay Pot topped with Stir-Fry Shiitake Mushroom and Bok Choy Hear that sizzle. It was not a let down! Amazing taste and crunch. Just don't let the rice sit too long because I fear it could burn and give you a charred taste! I'd eat here any time! Tons of parking out front too!

A good all you can eat sushi restaurant. One of the better ones I have been to. Will be backread more

Delicious food. Amazing service. Busy on a Tuesday night u know the food is worth it.read more

Haven't been back in awhile and not sure why not…read more We went for happy hour tonight and sat at the bar. Ordered many things from the happy hour menu. The items we ordered were all 1/2 off menu price. The best deal was definitely the sushi. $6.50 each! For $45 not including tip, we got: - Obon edamame - cucumber salad - veggie gyoza - pork gyoza - spicy tuna rolls - yellowfin tuna rolls - veggie spring rolls Most items were $6.50 each. All were delicious and we left stuffed. Best happy hour in town maybe. If you find another one better, message me on Yelp. I want to try it. Walked back home with happy tummies.

Not sure why we waited so long to try this Obon Sushi location and kept going to the Scottsdale…read moreQuarter one instead. This McCormick Ranch location is so much more inviting, from the setup and ambiance to the staff. We came on a date night with our youngest son, who loves sushi just as much as we do, and we ended up trying at least 10 different dishes. Everything was fresh, tasty, and really well done. The quality definitely stood out. The service was excellent, attentive, kind, and on top of it without feeling rushed. It made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for good sushi in the McCormick Ranch area, this is a great spot. Pro tip: hit it during happy hour, especially if you're feeding sushi to a growing kid the happy hour sushi options are clutch. We'll definitely be back.

Nick was amazing. service was amazing. food was out of this world. knicks won. things are good…read more see you at the casino.

I've been eyeing Uchi for awhile and finally checked them out with a friend during restaurant week…read more They had a great tasting menu to try all of the best and some limited menu items. The interior is very unique and beautiful. It sort of reminded me of being inside a train. I don't think there was anything I tried that I didn't enjoy but the stand outs for me were the Uchi wedge and nigiri special. The flavors were unique and nothing like I've had before. Our sever was great too. She was very friendly, knowledge and attentive. Overall it was a great dining experience and I'll definitely be back again.