Best Asian Food Restaurants in Tempe Town Lake

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user leesean used under CC BY-SA 2.0. If you want to eat at Hiro on a weekend or evening be sure to book in advance because this little gem is a well-known spot for some of the best sushi. The fish is always fresh, the staff delivers excellent customer service and there is a good friendly atmosphere."

"This Scottsdale sushi house has been a local institution since 1997, back when sushi was still a curiosity with many diners. This cozy neighborhood sushi restaurant offers some of the city's best chirashi bento boxes. The inventive menu includes Italian-style whitefish with scallions and tomato with olive oil."

"Part of what makes Japanese steakhouses so enjoyable is being able to watch the chefs prepare the food, benihana style. For those love watching, the bar at Hiro is located right along the kitchen area to give guests the perfect view of the chefs at work. Naturally, bar seating is always in high demand."

"At SumoMaya, where the food is as bright and colorful as the space, Executive Chef Lorenzo Lopez seamlessly fuses South American, Mexican and Asian flavors, making a bold statement with every bite. Paired with extremely fresh and premium-grade fish, the sushi rolls take on Mexican flavors in the sauces and toppings that add components of heat, citrus and creaminess. The restaurant recommends ordering three to five plates to “maximize your experience,” which means that you may end up with a flavorful, eclectic mix like pomegranate guacamole, kimchee fried rice, a lobster mango roll topped with Okinawa potato and piquillo chimichurri, and the must-not-miss high-grade Wagyu beef hot stone appetizer (grade *A5)."

"1/3 Asian dishes + 1/3 Mexican dishes + 1/3 Asian/Mexican fusion dishes = an extremely popular formula for dinner at Sumomaya in Scottsdale. Even at Sunday brunch the crowd is well dressed, and the Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Micheladas are bottomless (for an extra $10). Pictured is one of their fusion dishes, the Pork Al Pastor Pad Thai, which is served with endless appetizers and desserts when ordered at brunch."

"Sumo Maya is a Mexican-Asian Kitchen filled with great music and a popping atmosphere. Not to mention there's a great picture wall outside the restaurant. Sumo Maya is known for their tapas-style plates and bold flavors; their guacamoles are unreal."

"This Japanese-inspired restaurant was an immediate sensation at its debut back in 2010, famous for the artistic sensibilities of local James Beard Award-winning chef Nobuo Fukuda. The chef-artist is a critical darling for his iconoclastic take on traditional Japanese cuisine. By day, nosh on the elegant small plates and light, impeccably constructed salads, sandwiches and bowls."

"Nobuo at Teeter House is named after it’s chef, Nobuo Fukuda. Chef Nobuo was born and raised in Tokyo and has 30 years of experience working as a Chef in Arizona. He was known to serve traditional Japanese dishes with a modern flair."

"Why We Love It: For special occasions, it’s the tasting menu hands down. But for lunch and dinner, the regular menu showcases all of our favorites: the nasu bacon, duck salad and the shiromi carpaccio."

"Japan native Shinji Kurita curates omakase dinners, sushi journeys that begin with wildly creative marine preparations and end with long runs of nigiri. He tweezes and torches and tops iridescent slips of fish, slicing and molding and placing bites before you as modern instrumental music plays. The whole experience is pared with rare Japanese beers and sake."

"Crudo, which means raw in Italian, brings a unique and modern approach to Italian food, with a menu separated into cheese dishes and those that are served raw, cooked, or grilled. The raw menu boasts unexpected dishes like octopus and ahi, as well as more traditional grilled dishes like pork belly, which is flavored with smoked tomato agrodolce and polenta. Crudo is also known for its cocktails, which are often crafted with house-made syrups and farm-fresh ingredients, conceptualized by an award-winning mixologist and certified sommelier."

"Inspired by foods from such Asian locales as Thailand, Vietnam, China and Korea, Clever Koi celebrates cuisine and culture with a dynamic menu that appeals to all the senses. Take a tour, from roasted corn dumplings and kimchi cauliflower steam buns to house pad thai and vegan/vegetarian ramen options. Complete your dining experience with a cocktail, sake, beer or wine that pairs perfectly with the fusion menu."

"China Village Restaurant serves Chinese fare in their Asian Art-accented dining room. It was family-operated since 1985 and has continues giving the best since. Their menu includes traditional Chinese dishes that serves the palate very well."

"Sushi 101 has been schooling Valley residents for more than 15 years. Founded by siblings with true talent for entrepreneurship and a passion for sushi, Sushi 101 has taken great strides to ensure only the best quality ingredients are used by expertly trained chefs. Happy hour is 4 p.m."

"Step into the sleek, modern aesthetic of Moira and prepare for a delicious dining experience. The sushi bar has been on a roll slangin’ sushi at its McKinley and Second street location for the last 10 years. From sashimi, nigiri and specialty rolls to unexpected creations like the salmon cannoli, Moira has a strong menu — and great sake options, too.Moira Sushi Bar & Kitchen Address: 215 E."

"Local sushi genius Hyunwook Lee founded Nori Sushi, which offers premium dishes from land and sea. Along with a cutting-edge organic cocktail program, Nori has succeeded by offering something for everyone. Lee supports a fusion of classic sushi cuisine with jaw-dropping modern twists."

"😍🍣❤️ #sushi #sushiismyfave #sashimi #ilikeitraw #moirasushibarandkitchen #phoenixaz #downtown. A post shared by • • • ℳᎯℛℐᎯℋ • • • (@doyle_lovelyyy) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:45pm PST. If you find yourself downtown and the late-night cravings begin to set in, swing by Moira."

"Scoop and Joy in Scottsdale is best known for creating adorable little faces out of candy, cookies, and pretzels on the top of your ice cream (just say yes when they ask if you’d like a surprise!) They serve Lappert’s ice cream from Hawaii plus boba tea, Dole whip, coffee and homemade baked goods; you can also buy pints. Churn — with locations in Gilbert and Phoenix — is a classic ice cream shop with retro vibes."

"I love their cute ice cream scoops and I love Lappert's ice cream. If you're nearby, you have to stop here!"

"With 12+ locations spread across the Phoenix valley, Crumbl Cookies is one of Arizona’s most popular cookie shops featuring a weekly rotating menu of delectably delicious cookies including 4 different “specialty flavors” to taste and enjoy. *All locations open daily at 8:00am & are closed on Sundays. If you’re in the mood for cookies AND ice cream be sure to try out “Crumbl’s Cream” which comes in half-pints of vanilla, hot chocolate, sea salt toffee, and peanut butter toffee, inspired by their cookie recipes."

"Located in Tempe, just off the I-10, Dirty Dough offers a wide assortment of flavors, fillings, and toppings on a “super doughy” cookie menu that also rotates on a weekly basis. *Open daily 10:00am-12:00am, curbside pickup, local/nationwide delivery, & vegan options also available. *These cookies were huge!"

"Dirty Dough is the perfect spot for when you’re craving a late-night dessert!. Even as a crunchy cookie fan, I was easily swooned by the warm, thick cake cookies. You easily get your money’s worth, considering the density of the cookie!"

"Dirty Dough is where you will find a delicious variety of cake cookies. Super thick, and made with quality ingredients. They have so many chocolate chips that you won’t have to decide which will be the “best bite."

"The Shemer Art Center & Museum used to be a private residence overlooking Camelback Mountain, but now the four-acre property with beautiful gardens and different galleries is open to the public. The art center offers many different workshops and classes to try things like pottery, printmaking, fused glass, photography, and more. The outdoor sculpture garden offers beautiful views of the surrounding area with some incredible pieces of art that are available to purchase or just enjoy."

"Costello Gallery features work by a number of fabulous local, national and international artists at various stages of their careers. With more than 40 years of combined experience in the art business, this gallery showcases some of the best art you’ll find in Scottsdale."

"With roots in Milan, That’s Amore is a fine example of enduring Italian-American heritage finding a place on our top ten list of best Italian restaurants. Aside from its signature unique tasting gelato, it also features an extensive offering of pastries, including tiramisu, canestrelli, crumiri, cantucci, and many more. A quick run to That’s Amore is a given family trip during the summer months to Scottsdale."

"Time-hop back to the Phoenix in the 1950s and ’60s when “greasers” and “pink ladies” cruised along Seventh Street and often stopped at MacAlpine’s for ice-cream sodas, egg creams, and milkshakes. Complete with old-time soda fountain, the central Phoenix hangout is the perfect place to stop for a cool treat on a hot summer day. For an authentic experience, try one of MacAlpine’s classic ice cream sodas."

"Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter."