Spending time in Encanto? Get to know this Phoenix neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Asian fusion restaurant to a cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Encanto, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Wild Thaiger
Topping the list is Thai spot Wild Thaiger, which offers desserts and seafood. Located at 2631 N. Central Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 727 reviews on Yelp.
Stop by for lunch and score a special such as ginger chicken (with sauce, pineapple, carrots, mushrooms, peppers and onions) or peanut chicken with mixed vegetables.
Check out Wild Thaiger in the evening and score dinner entrees like 24K (Thai and Japanese eggplant, pumpkin, green beans and bamboo shoots in spicy green curry) or Flame Thrower (with red chili fried rice, mushrooms, cabbage, peppers, onions and mint). (You can check out the full menu here.)
2. The Clever Koi
Next up is cocktail bar and Asian fusion spot The Clever Koi, serving ramen and more, situated at 4236 N. Central Ave., Suite 100. With 4.5 stars out of 1,238 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Start off with an appetizer such as confit wings, kale salad or black bean pancakes before opting for heartier meals such as pork ramen (with Paitan brother, house pork belly, roasted mushrooms and bean sprouts) or duck curry (complete with roasted potato, gastrique onions, peanut, cilantro and choice of carb). Rice entrees, banh mi sandwiches, dumplings and steamed buns are also available.
3. Starbucks
Starbucks, a spot to score coffee and tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3110 N. Central, Suite 185, four stars out of 63 reviews.
This Starbucks Coffee is a full-service café with a drive-thru window for folks on the go. In addition to serving popular items like frappuccinos, lattes, mochas, hot breakfast sandwiches, and more, this location offers nitro cold brew as well.
4. Pho Noodles
Pho Noodles, a Vietnamese spot that offers noodles and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 307 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3417 N. Seventh Ave. to see for yourself.
This restaurant offers everything from banh mi sandwiches and pho noodles to vegetarian entrees and chef specialties. Specific meals include broken rice with choice of protein; shrimp noodle soup; and crispy noodles with tofu.
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