I had a major epiphany as I was getting ready to go back to school a few weeks ago (School started the 17th, ugh.)--we live near a huge university. Universities are surrounded by cheap, fast food. Why am I not taking advantage of this?!! So I've tried three new restaurants in the last two weeks, two of those with Paul.
1. Mr. Chao's Asian Bistro. I don't know why it's called Mr. Chao's when it's run by a Vietnamese chef named Tran, but whatever. Best American-style Chinese food ever! Super-tasty, ridiculously fast, the only downside is that it's nowhere near ASU. They make sesame chicken just the way I like--sticky sweet.
2. Republic Ramen. I'd heard good things about this place, but the whole "authentic Japanese-style ramen" angle had be scared. The thought of noodles and broth was more appealing Thursday, rain day 2 of 3 this week. I tried the shoyu, a soy-flavored broth, with pork. It was lip-smacking delicious and I will be warming the remaining broth up after this post just to drink. (I ate the rest for lunch on Saturday, it was even better the next day.) Their boba slushes were lousy though.
3. America's Best Taco Shop. Aptly named. They are the prefect trinity of cheap, tiny, and absurdly delicious. The store is also covered in cute one-of-a-kind pieces of art. It's small, filled with beaten-up furniture, and the owner talks with you a mile a minute with barking out orders in Spanglish. The guacamole is to die for and they give you garnish baggies--with cucumbers!
I can only wait to see what pocketbook-friendly delicious dives I will find this week. (That's right, I say pocketbook. Deal with it.)
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Fun!
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