Dragon Express

Server was so nice and patient as we had not have Korean bbq before. The spicy squid was…read morerecommended and delicious! The bulgogi was DELICIoUS but could have had more meat. And the bibimbap was also fire and the portion size was generous. The soup was also very good and we loved all the sides especially the kimchi. We would have preferred booth seating but there were only chairs. Also there was a weird chemical smell when we first walked in

Solid 4 stars. I live in the San Gabriel area of So Cal, and we have the best Asian food, so I'm…read morecoming here a bit snobby. We took my family here and they enjoyed it. The meat quality was pretty good, esp the beef belly. I'm not a fan of the electric grills, as they would overcook the meat pretty fast, but the servers will turn it down if you ask them. We like being in control of the grill, but it's a nit picky thing. :) The only thing that was strange was that they had told us that they were short on veggies and were saving them for their main dishes aka they wouldn't give us an onion. Other than that, the servers were sweet, and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. For Arizona, this was ok. 5 stars for blasting more OG K-pop music ala Big Bang and EXO! :D

$44 for Galbi *mindblown

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Wildflower

4.3(416 reviews)

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Came here for the first time with a church friend after service. They said the place had a lot of…read moregood options and they weren't wrong. Me and my husband both got one of their newest options and they were delicious! It wasn't packed, you're able to order your food and sit wherever you like. A nice place to get lunch with a friend or family member. A plus it's close to our house, so we'll definitely stop by again!

I'm not sure there's a better place for anything you could want in a food place (unless you want…read moredifferent food than they offer). The Sunrise burrito was made to order and was just what the doctor ordered for my dairy-free needs. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, I found just the right spot to relax and complete my word search puzzles without feeling like I was taking away their business. Excellent place to meet up with a friend as well.

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Café Zupas

3.4(416 reviews)

5.8 mi

Great Location with amazing,friendly, helpful staff. I love the salads and sandwichesread more

This my first time trying Cafe Zuppas. I really enjoyed my lunch combo. The staff were very…read morewelcoming and helpful when placing my order. The restaurant was clean and I liked the casual atmosphere. The Turkey Avocado club was delicious and filling but the Chicken Noodle Soup was just ok. I was expecting more noodles and veggies, it should be hotter, and does not look anything like the photo in the app. The chocolate covered strawberry was a nice treat. The highlight of the meal was the chocolate strawberry cup. It was packed full of strawberries and milk chocolate sauce. I'm glad I gave this place a try.

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Soup & Sausage Bistro

4.8(440 reviews)

19.8 mi

We went here on a recommendation from a friend. I was a little hesitant at first. It was a smaller,…read morehole-in-the-wall, type restaurant and seemed like there wasn't anyone there...but the lady who took our order was so nice and friendly and helpful with recommendations. We dined in and watched a lot of mobile orders come in and one other group eat at the restaurant. Then we got the food. Amazing! So flavorful and delicious. It hit the spot. We shared the Hunter Stew and the dumplings. We then fought over the last bite of cake Kievskiy. If you haven't tried this cake, it's a must. It's a little crumbly, but it is like eating a malted milk ball but in cake form. So so good. We will definitely come back!

Dumplings Half chicken, half pork and beef mix…read moreThe chicken were very subtle, whereas the mixed pork and beef were more pronounced, both were deliciousa Pierogies (Varenyki) Two each of chicken, potato-cheddar, potato-onion, potato-bacon-onion, sauerkraut, sweet cherry (pan fried) Chicken soup Decent amount of chicken, lots of potatoes, parsley, carrots, and onions Good flavor but needed pepper Our meal got interrupted because of an emergency so I didn't get pictures of the pierogies, and I didn't get to finish writing notes What I had was delicious, didn't get to try any of their sausages but I've heard nothing but good things about them I will definitely return

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Worth Takeaway

4.7(1.6k reviews)

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the tech came out to give me an estimate on replacing my garage door opener and ended up fixing it…read more only paid for the service call. what an honest company. I highly recommend them.

Further east on Main St in Mesa, this is a small and cozy sandwich shop that has a decent size menu…read moreof sandwich and burger options for lunch. I ordered the special, a steak and onion sandwich, while my coworker order the Cuban. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious and devoured. There is nothing specifically unique here. The sandwiches just have good ingredients, cooked well, and the combinations were thought out by someone who understands flavor profiles. The only thing that was out of place was the price point was probably $5 more per sandwich than I would typically like to pay for lunch. The uncharted is worth it (pun) given the nearby options, but does make it a place I would look to have catered or as a planned spend, rather than a spur of the moment lunch. Service was good, and staff friendly. Look forward to sharing this place with others. Thanks for having us.

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Happy Bao's

4.2(765 reviews)

2.6 mi

It sucks don't come here…read more For those that kept reading, it's amazing. It's basically din tai fung without being surrounded with insufferable people. My favorite is actually the lu rou which is a very home style recipe that I crave frequently and it's executed perfectly every time. The dan dan noodles are very authentic but I prefer Americanized. If you like Szechwan peppers then it might be a dish for you. Obviously the soup dumplings are the highlight and rightfully so.

When a trip to Din Tai Fung isn't in the cards, Happy Baos makes a pretty compelling alternative!…read more Tucked into the restaurant area of Mekong Plaza, this little spot serves up an impressive selection of dumplings, buns, and other familiar favorites at very approachable prices. We started with the cucumber salad, which was wonderfully crisp and refreshing, followed by the spicy wontons. Those were a particular highlight, with a beautifully aromatic sauce featuring an almost licorice-like herbal note and just enough heat to keep things interesting. The chicken xiao long bao were delicate, savory, and filled with flavorful broth. We also tried the sheng jian bao combo, which had pillowy-soft tops and beautifully crisp, sesame-studded bottoms without any excess oiliness. The restaurant can get busy, but the kiosk waitlist makes the process straightforward, and service was attentive once seated. A satisfying little dumpling destination that punches well above its price point!

All the food we ordered - 3/24/24

Fresh homemade wontons in our homemade chili oil. A crowd favorite!

Happy Bao's - Classic Beef Chow Fun made with fresh homemade noodles. The result is a much softer and springy noodle that holds up better to wok frying.

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Classic Beef Chow Fun made with fresh homemade noodles. The result is a much softer and springy noodle that holds up better to wok frying.

Tasty Pot

4.4(364 reviews)

2.6 mi

I had not been here for a while and I'm glad I got reacquainted with this restaurant. Ordered the…read moreThai style hot pot and it was delicious with half a crab on top. Loaded with seafood - clams, shrimp, mussels and Napa cabbage and glass noodles. Just the right amount of tart. Good to be back. Service was fast and efficient.

Do not come here. We ordered 2 pots (1 lamb 1 beef) and they were around $25 each. There was barely…read moreany meat and the little amount of meat that was there was dry overcooked and terrible cuts. The soup had little to no flavor was just like beef broth or something. Restaurant was hot making it miserable to eat here as they leave both doors wide open to the 120 degree heat. The balls and toppings in the pots were stale and cheap supermarket frozen meatballs. Disgusting and a waste of $55. First time eating at a restaurant where we didn't finish the food. The food was that disappointing AND overpriced. If it was cheaper and just as terrible taste-wise and portion-wise, I would've given 3 stars. Save your money and go to the better famous hot pot place literally in the same plaza.

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Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

2.8(395 reviews)

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Service is great! I love the beautiful treats I can bring to friends and neighbors and they taste…read moreamazing too. Their selections of ribbons are beautiful and I love having the professional ribbon decorator put ribbon on for me for a nominal fee

Excellent sandwich for lunch. Focaccia bread is soft and salty. Turkey is so delicious and all…read moreshredded white breast meat. Soups also very good. Chicken poblano is my fav. Lots of veggies, beans, and deep roasted flavor.

Cheese melt and tomato soup

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Knuckle Sandwiches

4.3(612 reviews)

8.9 mi

Ever since my Yelp friend Teri R. reviewed this place, I've had on my radar to try. When my mom…read morewanted to find a place near the rental car place my auntie from England had to drop her rental off, we decided to dine here then take her to the airport. I saw this location had some good seating to have 10 of us as a send off. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even offered extra chairs and help move tables if needed. What We Ordered: - German Potato Salad: My cousin ordered and really liked it. I'm not a fan of German potato salad, so I didn't enjoy the flavor. I'll stick to my potato salad. - Potato Salad: Pretty decent for a potato salad, but nothing standout for me. - Meatball Sub: My cousin and his son split this, and they said it was quite large. They wished it had more sauce, but still overall a decent meatball sub. - Caesar Salad + Chicken: I couldn't snap a photo before my cousin's girlfriend and his daughter tore into this. They seemed very pleased with the salad and at a glance, it looked pretty delicious. - Philly Cheesesteak: My dad said it was very good and ate the whole thing! - Roasted Veggie Wrap: My mom said it was nice, and veggies are refreshing on a hot summer day. It was wrapped well, and enjoyed the umami of the mushrooms and balsamic glaze. - Pastrami Reuben: I loved this sandwich! The pastrami was delicious, and I'm excited to have leftovers which is saying something. I'm not usually one to look forward to leftovers. - Turkey & Swiss Wrap: My auntie throughly enjoyed this, and said it was the perfect last meal in America before heading back to England. - Chef Salad: My auntie and I split this to have a bit of veg. Lovely salad with lots of ingredients that complimented each other well. - The American (Reuben-style): My cousin really enjoyed this sandwich and said it was quite large. Next time, she could easily split with me or her fiancée. - Cuban: My cousin's fiancée ordered this and said it's the best Cuban sandwich he's ever had! Quite high remarks. Honestly, I'm not sure I could pick a better place. Very friendly, quick service, and great eats. Definitely return to this location when in the area, and will recommend to family and friends.

Knuckle Sandwich has got to be the only sandwich shop in AZ that has the best and freshest…read moreingredients on each and every crafted sandwich they came up up. My Turkey sandwich was made with pulled turkey meat!! Fresh to def I washed it down with Kool-aide! So good. Brought me back to my childhood The service is always kind and helpful The dining room is large Locally owned and operated! Support your small businesses

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Pho Leo

4.3(563 reviews)

4.5 mi

Coming back after 7 years to let everyone know I still love this place. I live in LA and it beats…read moreany pho I've ever had (I'm vegetarian). Please please please support this place I can never see it go. I love this place more than life. Anyone who has any complaints about the staff or the ambiance just doesn't get it!

We each had the pho and were disappointed it tasted relatively bland and with not the most fresh…read moreveggies. Wouldn't order again.

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This place is definitely set up for large and small groups.

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Ambience , so nice inside and feels so homey

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Jeff R.

13 years ago

I would rate it 4 stars because the food is pretty good, a bit stingy on the meat however. Over all still like going there. The Thai Basil beef is my favorite. Wish they would add in more meat though. Over all I would still recommend it to anyone in the area. The Staff is incredibly friendly, so the service is very excellent! That's my favorite part besides the tasty food is they are very welcoming and make you feel very comfortable being there. read more

bart s.

15 years ago

Don't read into the "express" part of the name. It is nothing like fast food Chinese although it is quick. The food is as good as any sit down joint. Everything is always very flavorful and all the meat including chicken, pork, and beef is of higher quality without the chewy factor that a lot of Chinese food restaurants seem to struggle with. I highly recommend the specialty lo mien, Kung Pao Chicken, and the sweet chili sauce is incredible. read more

Tin T.

7 years ago

I love the food here, get a good bang for your buck! Place is always clean, bathroom is nice too. But most importantly their service and staff has always been outstanding to me. They are helpful to the fullest extent possible! I've been coming here for around 3 years. I have had 1 hiccup, but they took care of me! This place has some of the best pepper steak! Also the orange chicken is awesome too! read more

Rosario O.

186

9 years ago

This was one the best Chinese places I have gone by far. The food was amazing, fried rice is not boiled like most Chinese restaurant. It was hot and good. I highly recommend it. The service was good as well. The cashier was very friendly. I went there almost at closing time they didn't rush us to eat or get out. Honestly by far amazing service and Food !! read more

Ana S.

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128

13 years ago

This place has the best Chinese food EVER! Everything I have tried here has been amazing and delicious. They have the best crab angels (and I've had a lot!) and lo mein I've ever had. Their selection of entrees and appetizers is great and the staff is super friendly! Don't pass this place up! read more

Timmothy R.

9 years ago

Food is always great service is always good they're always on time. every time I order anything there it always taste the exact same way as the first time. the portions that they have are good size. The only bad part that I can see about this place is that their dining area is small read more

Chad O.

15 years ago

I passed this place up several times because I thought it was going to be a fast food type of express Chinese food. I was definitely wrong. Everything I tried so far has been great from the Mongolian beef to the specialty lo mein. It's my new favorite Chinese spot! read more

Yami H.

11 years ago

Everytime I call in an order, they are so so nice and polite on the phone. They are fast and the food is REALLY GOOD. I always ask for extra soy sauce and they skimp on it! I would eat here over panda express any day. read more

Aaron P.

15 years ago

Don't be fooled by the express in "Dragon Express". You may get your order quickly but the food doesn't remind me of fast food. It's terrific and is in my top 3 Asian food spots now. Gotta try the sweet chili sauce! read more

Charlotte T.

8 years ago

It is my favorite chinese restaurant! Food is always delicious and never got disappointed! Very friendly service! Restaurant is Extremely clean! Definitely will be back again. It is worth to try! read more

Dani D.

16 years ago

I've been here twice for lunch and both times were hot, fresh, and delicious! The dining area is clean and staff is friendly. I'll definitely be back for a third time (and more)! read more

Linda S.

7 months ago

Always on time and the food is bomb. The only downside I see is that when you place an order over the phone for pick up, their iPad is asking for a tip amount. read more

Tony A.

8 years ago

Not the fastest service but always consistent. Friendly workers/owners. Food is good and they are right off the freeway so it's always a great option read more

Lisa W.

8 years ago

It is my favorite chinese restaurant! Food is always delicious and never got disappointed! Very friendly service! Definitely will be back!

Stephanie S.

201

8 years ago

Delicious! Perfect food love this place and it's a great find. I've never been disappointed and the staff is just as fantastic as the food

Frank S.

5 years ago

Had this place DoorDashed to me ! Great comfort food if you're looking for a place after you've smoked some Greens! lol hits the spot. read more

David Z.

14 years ago

It's nice place! Whenever i found chance, i go there for dinner or lunch. Tasty food quality. I recommend it to all my group friend.

David V.

8 years ago

My go to lunch spot. Excellent food, large portions for the price and quick, friendly service! Go here and go often!

Jason C.

9 years ago

Great Japanese food. This place has not disappointed me 2 years. I always get delivery and it's reasonable time.

Nicole G.

114

13 years ago

The food here was good and fresh. Also the restaurant was very clean! Employees were friendly. We would return.

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