The banchan here is absolutely delicious, and the owner is always so friendly and welcoming. My…read moreonly minor disappointment is that my favorite banchan--the kimbap--isn't always available since the selection changes from day to day. However, the variety keeps things exciting, and everything I've tried has been delicious. The interior is very spacious, with a convenient setup where you can purchase banchan to-go on the right side or enjoy a dine-in experience on the left. If you're in the area, this is definitely a great spot to stop by for fresh, homemade banchan!

Alright here it is!! Once in a while, I get the urge to make meat jun, a popular Korean dish I had…read moregrowing up in Hawaii. Imagine my surprise when almost every Korean restaurant I've been to in San Diego and here in AZ didn't know what I was talking about when I asked if they make it!! That, my friends, is when you are backed into a corner and have no choice but to make it yourself so that's what I've been doing. I need sides with it and so I knew the perfect place to come to. Enter Arirang Banchan located in the Asian District in Mesa. I have been here twice but the first time, I didn't buy anything. Today I walked into a restaurant that was empty, but the banchan (Korean side dishes) was fully stocked. I met Hong, the sweet older lady who may be the owner. I asked if she had any kimchi that is NOT super spicy (because you already know me!! lol). She pointed me in the right direction and so I scooped up a tub of it along with some of the seasoned radish that I love so much and the stir-fried fishcake. You can get these at the bigger Asian chain stores, but hey, I'm here to support local small businesses! I was tempted to also buy some japchae, but I don't like wasting food so I only got what I know I'll be able to finish in a day or two. I'll definitely have to pick up the japchae next time! I got home and sampled everything I bought. Hong was right about the kimchi!! This one is just right!! It'll go great once my homemade meat jun is cooked! She even let me sample something else she was getting ready to package while I was at the store. Idk what it was, but it was so red, I was afraid to try it. She assured me it wasn't going to make me sweat spicy!! It had a nice lock to it for sure, but I could definitely handle it. This place is always clean and although it is very simple, it has the basics. I can't wait to try more items from here! Support local! Support small business!! I'll be back probably in a few days, haha! =)

Absolutely pleasant atmosphere. This small but generous Asian grocery store is brightly lit, well…read moreorganized and nicely stocked. Considering a couple of small improvements for fairness: placing short dated products on sale or checking fermentation levels on available kimchi for variety. Overall, I will definitely continue shopping here. Considering I came in to check for produce and I came out with a basket full of pantry staples - this location is a reliable Asian market to go to.

Went here hopping to get Asian produce. Some fresh and some not so fresh. Girl at checkout very…read morefriendly tho. Will probably not go again.

This is a cute Japanese market. They carry the essential foods for cooking a nice Japanese meal…read more They carry assorted Japanese snacks and sweet treats. They also make bento boxes and bowls. Now I know where to go for Japanese foods.

My husband usually buys what he wants for himself but I needed some small gifts for him to open on…read morehis birthday. Since he loves Japan I checked out Fujiya Market. I think what surprised me in the best way was that the prices were very reasonable. The store isn't very large but it has a nice selection of snacks, sauces, sweets and drinks. They also carry bento boxes. I picked out an assortment of items for my husband and was happy that he enjoyed his gift bag.

There's only one worker manning all the stations, which isn't terrible but he's not very friendly…read more The pricing is definitely very competitive compared to other poke spots. But where it missed the mark was the flavor and portion size. There was a lotttt of rice and very little fish given, I had 6 pieces of tuna. The scoop they use for the fish is very small, looks to be a small size ice cream scoop. Some of the pieces of fish I had didn't seem as fresh and had a mushy bite. It wasn't spoiled but you could taste it was nearing the end. If you're looking for "value" poke bowl perhaps this is for you but with how little fish is given the "value" is not as much as you think.

We went there and ordered a poki meal and the teriyaki salmon. The salmon in both dishes was…read moreatrociously fishy and inedible. We put them both in the trash after one single bite, thanked the staff and left without even being offered a refund for the putrid fish.

Passed by this place many times on Dobson and never stop . Glad this time I did . Order the…read morepopcorn chicken bowl and a bubble tea . Place is cute and very clean . Good selections of drinks and delicious food . Food are great and not salty but flavorful . Drinks amazing as well . Definitely will stop by again .

Very quick and friendly service! Popcorn chicken is yummy. I am obsessed with the original white…read morepepper Taiwanese flavor. The only negative I have to say is I disliked the fresh orange slices inside my passion tea boba drink. It really ruined the taste and all I tasted was orange peel. Next time I know to request no fresh fruit in my drink. Good amount of parking in a private lot.

So delicious! Can't go wrong with a sushi burrito. I will definitely stop by again and again.read more

As longtime Pokitrition fans, we were genuinely bummed when their Chandler location closed. We had…read morebeen searching for a place that could fill that void, and we're happy to say that Poke Wave in Tempe has done exactly that. Everything was fresh--from the fish and toppings to the vegetables and sauces. The ingredients were high quality, the portions were generous, and every bite tasted like it had just been prepared. Living in Ahwatukee, we're always looking for restaurants that are worth the drive, and Poke Wave has become one of our regular stops. Friendly staff, a clean restaurant, and consistently great food keep us coming back. If you're looking for excellent poke in the East Valley, Poke Wave is an easy recommendation.

Tampopo is the best noodle shop in the valley! It's one of my favorite places to get a quick bite…read morewhen I don't want to cook. It's super casual, no frills, comes out fast (I can regularly be in and out in 30 minutes if I'm by myself), and the ramen is just awesome every time. I order the ultra spicy (don't worry, it's not that spicy) and I add "kakuni" pork belly and if I'm extra hungry I'll get the "kaedama" noodle refill. I love this place so much and the woman who owns it makes all the ramen herself so it's always perfectly consistent.

Cute Tiny spot for some ramen. Service is very attentive. Not a lot of seating inside for a big…read moretable. The broth was hearty and clean. Noodles were bouncy and the meat was tender.

My company was having an onsite to the Phoenix location, and mentioned this location was a…read moretradition for dinner after work. I was intrigued as I've never been, but do enjoy trying more Korean food as I've liked a few dishes I've had in the past. What We Ordered: - Haemul Pajun (seafood pancake): this was delicious and perfect for sharing! Easily able to share with 4-6 people. - Kimchi Jun (vegetarian): This dish was ordered for the vegetarians and they enjoyed. Also, a dish that could easily be shared for 4-6 people. - Bosam: Amazed at how large this platter was! We could have easily had our table of 12 split this, but we had ordered one for each side of the table. We had some after entrees, but we worked to polish it off to avoid any waste as it was a great dish. I'm normally not a pork fan, but I did try a piece and it was good. - Dol Pan Bibim Bap: this came out sizzling and loved the cast iron it was served in. This was very delicious and I'd definitely order again! Shoutout for accommodating a table of 12, and making this a great experience for a company dinner. This place is a legend for our NYC office folks, and I'm glad I got to finally try. I'll definitely be recommending to my local family and friends.

Recommend: Yes! Time over time, always consistent. Always delicious…read more Service: great, kind staff. Sometimes a bit slow but they're just really busy. Ambiance: make you feel like a Korean restaurant. Tip for first timer: try their tofu soup. It is savory, healthy, and low carb. Always been one of my top favorite place here for Korean food. You get your traditional Korean food and tofu soup. Since we been here so often, sometimes I do wish they expand their menu or offer some new dishes lol. But it's still a great place.