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East meets West when the Valley’s top fusion chefs try their hand at dim sum-style dumplings.
East meets West when the Valley’s top fusion chefs try their hand at dim sum-style dumplings.
Though a staple of modern Asian menus, crab rangoon was most likely invented in the 1950s at the original Trader Vic’s in California – an addictive nosh that became a central actor in the restaurant’s theatrical tiki milieu. So, despite being named after the former capital of Burma (now Myanmar), the crispy, cream-cheese-filled wonton is a patently American creation.
Our editorial staff picks for the best dining specials in the Valley in 2025.
The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.
March is National Noodle Month! What's your fave noodle dish?
These restaurants fuse cuisines from different cultures to create deliciously inventive dishes.
The talented minds behind Clever Koi and Across The Pond are back with a fast-casual build-your-own ramen shop, Clever Ramen.
Across the Pond, the snazzy sushi and cocktail spot at Clever Koi in Phoenix, recently launched a new and improved culinary experience. On April 13, Across the Pond started offering omakase, a traditional Japanese word that translates to “entrust.” During an omakase tasting, diners allow the chef to select each dish instead of ordering from a menu. Across the Pond’s omakase consists of 12 courses that are completely customized for each guest. The restaurant keeps...
Vegan ramen | Photo by Madison Rutherford Clever Koi has long been a favorite in the Valley dining scene for its fresh takes on Thai, Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine and inventive craft cocktails. In February, the Asian fusion hot spot unveiled four new ramen dishes at its locations in Phoenix and Gilbert, including updated versions of the pork and lemon chicken ramen and two brand new bowls – spicy kimchi and vegan shoyu....
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Matcha and vodka?! OK, it may not be an iconic duo… yet. But these local bars and restaurants are mixing green tea into their cocktails in such fun and creative ways that it might just be the next big thing. And because it’s loaded with antioxidants, sipping a green tea cocktail will technically improve brain function and prevent diseases. To your health! Shogun Powder from Highball We got...