I like sushi at least a couple times a month and have lived near old town almost 10 years. RA, Geisha, Kyoto, Stingray (when it was open), are all places I've been countless times. I think this will be my new spot if I am going out primarily for the food. The service is really good and the food quality is great and it's one of the more authentic Japanese restaurants in the area (actual Japanese people work here which is rare in Scottsdale). We loved the Udon soup - the broth was excellent. I hope some day to see Ramen on the menu. Also, the sashimi salad was really good and tons of Sashinmi and all fresh. Pros: mostly Japanese staff that are attentive and good service Great parking - next to Sprouts parking plaza; always can park right out front Cool atmosphere - I like that it's not too small and not too big Nice menu and what I've eaten so far - delicious and fresh
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I spent 15 years in the flavor business, specializing in Ice Cream. This place is #1, in my book. The Madagascar Vanilla is supurb. The Real Mint Chip is made with locally grown mint leaves instead of mint oil or flavor, and they have this Lavender ice cream that is beyond description. The flavor starts out light, almost unnoticeable. Then it slowly grows in intensity and becomes this unbelievable tongue massage of flavor, with a clean aftertaste. It's simply the most well behaved flavor I've ever had, after Vanilla.
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When I want to eat well, I go here. It's big and beautiful, and I love shopping here. They don't have anything that's not natural (hence their name), so if you want A1 or something like that, forget it. But if you want to eat well, buy fresh and find a ton of new things, go here! I also meet up with a group #EVFN here often, since it's close to my house. They accomodate us very well, give us discounts, and welcome us back everytime. The buffalor burger and cheese plates are the best. If you like beer, come here. You can drink it here, or take it home. If you want to try a new beer, the staff is well versed and can reccomend varietals. My only hesitation (hence the 4 stars) is that when buying organic you pay more; here you will pay more than places like Safeway.
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Recommended by our Thai friend and recommended by our Chinese friend 1 year ago (which I completely ignored, sorry Richard C!), we ventured to this strip mall gem Saturday night. It is tucked away in a strip mall near the Southwest corner of Ft. Apache and Tropicana. I let the hungry stomach take over by ordering almost too much food, but I just wanted to eat everything! The low down: 1. Crab Rangoons - This is usually an item I only have at Chinese/American food places a la Panda Expresses and mom pop's, but I really wanted deep fried cream cheese wontons. Bad decision. The wonton wrapper was not extra crispy deep fried, but actually tasted like it was baked. The filling was also too sweet. 2. Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp (level 5/10 spicy) - I enjoyed the soup's tangy and spicy robust flavors. 3. Duck Fried Rice (off menu) - For some reason, I really wanted duck fried rice, so I asked if this was available off menu. They did! This was pretty delish, but it still doesn't beat my favorite Thai fried rice of spicy basil fried rice. 4. Chicken Yellow Curry (spicy level 1/10) - This was good, but could have used more heat. We had to get it super mild because we had a little one with us. Next time, we'll get 5/10 spicy level. 5. Chicken Pad Thai (5/10 spicy) - I think this was the winner of the night. Just spicy enough. Just tangy enough. Just sweet enough. Perfect chewy rice noodles. Two thumbs up. Conclusion: For my pad thai cravings, Corner Thai is the place to go! 3.5/5 Stars. Will have to go back and try other items on the menu and bring on the spicy!
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