710 W Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6288
Website: http://www.thekabab.com/ (not up as of publish time)
This restaurant claims to serve Halal Food (I only say it this way because I cannot authenticate it.)
Pros: Ambience, Atomosphere, Service
Cons: Too Pricey
This restaurant comes originally from California (according to articles published on the web). This is an Afghani Restaurant, maybe the 1st in Arizona. For those of you that have never experienced Afghani food it would be a cross betwen say Iraqi Food and Persian Food. It definitely has more flavor than Iraqi food but doesnt even come close to going on the other side of the border into the Pashtoon region of Pakistan... thats when the flavors come out!!!
That was my problem. I thought afghani food would be similar to Pashtoon... its a far cry!!
I had lamb chops that were decent and had some interesting flavors. For $22.95 to only get 4 chops I felt a little disgruntled.
You have a choice of sides that are paired with the entrees, eggplant, lentils, or sauteed spinach. The lentils and sauteed spinach was a little too bland for my taste and I was annoyed by the fact that it was on a bed of lettuce (everytime I went into the food I would get a piece of lettuce)
What saved the night was the Rice Pudding (sorry cant remember the afghani name).... similiar to Indian/pakistani Kheer but even thicker. It was quite divine I might say. The turkish coffee was very good as well... they made it tableside.
Overall its a good experience to try and enjoy... you just need to bring some money!
Dinner for 2 with dessert and cofee was $58.21
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The Curry House, Chandler AZ
2051 W. Warner Rd, Ste. 7
Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: 480-857-2277
Fax: 480-857-2982
Mail: curryhouseaz@gmail.com
http://www.curryhouseaz.com/
Pros: Service, Lamb Chops, Food Presentation
Cons: Eclectic Ambience, Price
This newest entrance to the Indian Restaurant category is located in Chandler is definitely adding the service aspect to the Indian Restaurants. They offer a typical lunch buffet for $10,99/ We did not try this because I wanted to really get an idea of their dinner menu.
$10.99 is a bit high for buffet, but I could still live with that. Appetizers range from $6.00-16.00
Entrees range from $10-20. This is too pricey for an Indian Restaurant of this caliber.
We had the lamb chop appetizer for $15 and the Chicken65.
The lamb was a little gamey but presented very well and had good spice. The chicken65 is not anything what chicken65 is supposed to be. Its usually in a lighter almost yellow sauce. This was basically spiced with chinese/thai hot sauce. it was tasty but too spicy and not actually chicken65.
Overall if I am ever in the area its an occasional stop but this is not my hottest little. Check it out if you are in the area but dont forget the credit card!!!
Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: 480-857-2277
Fax: 480-857-2982
Mail: curryhouseaz@gmail.com
http://www.curryhouseaz.com/
Pros: Service, Lamb Chops, Food Presentation
Cons: Eclectic Ambience, Price
This newest entrance to the Indian Restaurant category is located in Chandler is definitely adding the service aspect to the Indian Restaurants. They offer a typical lunch buffet for $10,99/ We did not try this because I wanted to really get an idea of their dinner menu.
$10.99 is a bit high for buffet, but I could still live with that. Appetizers range from $6.00-16.00
Entrees range from $10-20. This is too pricey for an Indian Restaurant of this caliber.
We had the lamb chop appetizer for $15 and the Chicken65.
The lamb was a little gamey but presented very well and had good spice. The chicken65 is not anything what chicken65 is supposed to be. Its usually in a lighter almost yellow sauce. This was basically spiced with chinese/thai hot sauce. it was tasty but too spicy and not actually chicken65.
Overall if I am ever in the area its an occasional stop but this is not my hottest little. Check it out if you are in the area but dont forget the credit card!!!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
How to Hookah in Arizona.. the best of the best
Ok. One of my favorite past times when I want to relax is to smoke a waterfilled pipe called a Hookah... I have been to many places that serve them so I decided to higlight 3 in different cities that will help my readers enjoy the "hubbly bubbly" as some call it, when they go to these places.
#1 In the Nation! Ok so I think so
Grapevine Restaurant
1204 Foothill Blvd.La Verne, California 91750
(909)392-3500 Fax: (909)392-0995
Website: http://www.4grapevine.com/
Description: Tons of fun on the weekend! Food is decent but slightly on the expensive side but its a total blast. Very High Quality tobacco and great working hookahs. Great Service as well
#2 In the Nation and #1 in Phoenix
Sultan's Mediterranean Grill
5625 West Bell Road Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 298-4400 Fax : (602) 298-4401
Website: http://www.sultansgrill.com
Description: This place rocks from 11pm - 2am Friday & Saturdays... its the greatest fun to have dancing and hookah in the West Valley!!! Gotta Try it!
#1 In Tucson
Luxor Cafe
3699 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-3771
No website as of publication date
#1 In the Nation! Ok so I think so
Grapevine Restaurant
1204 Foothill Blvd.La Verne, California 91750
(909)392-3500 Fax: (909)392-0995
Website: http://www.4grapevine.com/
Description: Tons of fun on the weekend! Food is decent but slightly on the expensive side but its a total blast. Very High Quality tobacco and great working hookahs. Great Service as well
#2 In the Nation and #1 in Phoenix
Sultan's Mediterranean Grill
5625 West Bell Road Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 298-4400 Fax : (602) 298-4401
Website: http://www.sultansgrill.com
Description: This place rocks from 11pm - 2am Friday & Saturdays... its the greatest fun to have dancing and hookah in the West Valley!!! Gotta Try it!
#1 In Tucson
Luxor Cafe
3699 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-3771
No website as of publication date
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Thai Pots Restaurant, Chandler, Az
Thai Pots Restaurant
2950 S. Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 857-8246
I read an online review about this restaurant that said Best Thai West of Bankok... eeeh. It was definitely ok THAI food, but I dont think I would go that far... there was an appetizer I found called Thai Summer Rolls... that was an awesome app, especially in the summer time because its not fried, and inside a cool wonton wrapper. My main complaint about their food, is their sauces are too watery and their medium is everyone elses hot.
This is typical whole in the wall Thai. Expect no service. They had 2 servers for 20+ tables but that is typical in most Thai, Indian, and pakistani restaurants.
Recommendations:
Thai Summer Rolls
Yellow Curry
Panang Curry
Overall this is acceptable, edible thai food, but definitely nothing I would rave about....
2950 S. Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 857-8246
I read an online review about this restaurant that said Best Thai West of Bankok... eeeh. It was definitely ok THAI food, but I dont think I would go that far... there was an appetizer I found called Thai Summer Rolls... that was an awesome app, especially in the summer time because its not fried, and inside a cool wonton wrapper. My main complaint about their food, is their sauces are too watery and their medium is everyone elses hot.
This is typical whole in the wall Thai. Expect no service. They had 2 servers for 20+ tables but that is typical in most Thai, Indian, and pakistani restaurants.
Recommendations:
Thai Summer Rolls
Yellow Curry
Panang Curry
Overall this is acceptable, edible thai food, but definitely nothing I would rave about....
Touch of Thai Restaurant, Phoenix, Arizona
Best Thai food to date this side of Bankok. Ok that cliche has been used before but its worth it. We go here like once or twice a week. This by far is the tastiest thai food I have ever had. As with most whole in the wall restaurants, this one also comes with its downsides...
Apparently the sewer system sometimes causes a smell in the bathroom which is evil.
Expect No Service unless you ask for a server called Nick. Nick is like the Credibly Edible Blog, his is a straight shooter so he will tell you what he thinks.
But despite all the downsides, this place still rocks!
Recommendations:
Chicken Satay Appetizer
Beef Salad Appetizer (yum neau)
Spicy Fried Rice
Panang Curry
Phat Gaphroa (I dont know the english version of this)
You can wait on:
Fried App Sampler
Touch of Thai Restaurant:
16816 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053-2977
(602) 896-9009
No Website
Apparently the sewer system sometimes causes a smell in the bathroom which is evil.
Expect No Service unless you ask for a server called Nick. Nick is like the Credibly Edible Blog, his is a straight shooter so he will tell you what he thinks.
But despite all the downsides, this place still rocks!
Recommendations:
Chicken Satay Appetizer
Beef Salad Appetizer (yum neau)
Spicy Fried Rice
Panang Curry
Phat Gaphroa (I dont know the english version of this)
You can wait on:
Fried App Sampler
Touch of Thai Restaurant:
16816 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053-2977
(602) 896-9009
No Website
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Tandoori Village, Phoenix, Arizona
Tandoori Village Restaurant
4225 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85053
Website: www.tandoorivillages.com
Pros: Tasty Pakistani/Indian Dishes
Cons: Poor Service, Menu items not always what most peope would consider an item to taste like.
I have been trying out this place the last few weeks. I think it really depends on your expectations of a restaurant. Most restaurants you expect a few basic things:
1) Server Knowledge
2) Speedy Service
This restaurant fails in both those categories. Overall the food is actually not bad. Its very tasty. My few complaints I have of this restaurant is
1) There is no way of telling a customer from a server. Many times they sit with guests at tables and have no identifying uniform.
2) Certain dishes are slightly different than expected. For example: Dal Makhni in general does not contain black beans.... Traditional Vindaloo doesnt have potatoes in it.... Aloo Naan usually has some aloo in it rather than in the dough.
3) Servers cant pronounce and dont know whats on the menu. Many times questions are asked and they dont even now if there is a special of the day or if there is one, what it is.
4) Food times can be a little longer than in most restaurants. This is inconsistent. Today for instance I got food on time, but sometimes its not always this case.
5) Expensive: In the Indian Restaurant Category this restaurant is priced great! For Pakistani food on the other hand, this restaurant is more expensive than its competitor, Copper Kettle.Entrees at Tandoori Village average $6.99-11.99.
Overall: This restaurant is a good alernative to Copper Kettle if you are in the Bell Road/Arrowhead area, but Copper Kettle Phoenix is by far the best overall Pakistani food in Phoenix.
4225 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85053
Website: www.tandoorivillages.com
Pros: Tasty Pakistani/Indian Dishes
Cons: Poor Service, Menu items not always what most peope would consider an item to taste like.
I have been trying out this place the last few weeks. I think it really depends on your expectations of a restaurant. Most restaurants you expect a few basic things:
1) Server Knowledge
2) Speedy Service
This restaurant fails in both those categories. Overall the food is actually not bad. Its very tasty. My few complaints I have of this restaurant is
1) There is no way of telling a customer from a server. Many times they sit with guests at tables and have no identifying uniform.
2) Certain dishes are slightly different than expected. For example: Dal Makhni in general does not contain black beans.... Traditional Vindaloo doesnt have potatoes in it.... Aloo Naan usually has some aloo in it rather than in the dough.
3) Servers cant pronounce and dont know whats on the menu. Many times questions are asked and they dont even now if there is a special of the day or if there is one, what it is.
4) Food times can be a little longer than in most restaurants. This is inconsistent. Today for instance I got food on time, but sometimes its not always this case.
5) Expensive: In the Indian Restaurant Category this restaurant is priced great! For Pakistani food on the other hand, this restaurant is more expensive than its competitor, Copper Kettle.Entrees at Tandoori Village average $6.99-11.99.
Overall: This restaurant is a good alernative to Copper Kettle if you are in the Bell Road/Arrowhead area, but Copper Kettle Phoenix is by far the best overall Pakistani food in Phoenix.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sol & Sombra: Spanish Tapas
Rule #1. Never go to a Tapas Bar for Dinner :)
I guess I knew what tapas was but I had kind of forgotten. This restaurant nestled away in DC Ranch was a nice treat, but based on how small the portions were and they were only apps, going there for a meal I didnt care for it as much. Service was good (they all seemed a little rushed but service was still good). The apps however are incredible. Oh and they call them TAPAS (prounounced Ta-Pas). They have a jumbo shrimp thats ... well credibly edible. (ok maybe that was lame, but it was awesome), and dont miss the calamari or the mussels. Overall very high in price but good.... The drinks will make you forget the work week, and that sour boss of yours.
Sol Y Sombra
20707 North Pima Road
Scottsdale. AZ 85255
480-443-5399
Website: http://www.solysombraaz.com/
I guess I knew what tapas was but I had kind of forgotten. This restaurant nestled away in DC Ranch was a nice treat, but based on how small the portions were and they were only apps, going there for a meal I didnt care for it as much. Service was good (they all seemed a little rushed but service was still good). The apps however are incredible. Oh and they call them TAPAS (prounounced Ta-Pas). They have a jumbo shrimp thats ... well credibly edible. (ok maybe that was lame, but it was awesome), and dont miss the calamari or the mussels. Overall very high in price but good.... The drinks will make you forget the work week, and that sour boss of yours.
Sol Y Sombra
20707 North Pima Road
Scottsdale. AZ 85255
480-443-5399
Website: http://www.solysombraaz.com/
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