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KASAI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

14334 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-607-1114 · kasaiteppan.com Year Est: 2001/2018 Exec Chef: Martin Kucera Principal(s): Michael Russello, owner

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Kasai is an Asian dining experience comprised of teppanyaki, Asian fusion, sushi, and custom and classic cocktails. At Kasai, Dinnertainment is provided by talented chefs at the teppanyaki tables where a 7-course meal is prepared with flair for guests. Service at Kasai provides each guest with a memorable dining experience. The Kasai experience is defined by superior quality cuisine, unsurpassed service, unparalleled ambiance, and exceptional value.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “The guest is always our first priority. Making certain that every experience, either at our teppanyaki tables, regular dining tables, in our bar or patio areas, is a memorable Dinnertainment event. Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is all about the food, the fire, the fun.” OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “We look forward to opening new locations in Phoenix and surrounding areas bringing all the food, fire, and fun to our current and future fans. Continuing to hire and employ enthusiastic, wantingto-work, members of the community, giving our guests our unabating high-standard of service. Kasai Peoria will open late 2022. Located at Park West (101 and Northern), inside the old Toby Keith’s property.” last year --

2450 W. Happy Valley Rd., #1141, Phoenix, AZ 85085 623-869-7700 · ahsoaz.com Year Est: 2007 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Live teppanyaki; large selection of sushi, sashimi, and rolls; fresh seared albacore w/ special house sauce

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P.F. Chang’s

See website for locations 480-367-2999 · pfchangs.com Year Est: 1993 Exec Chef: Executive Chef Yuji Iwasa Principal(s): Damola Adamolekun, CEO Signature Dishes: Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef, Chang’s Spicy Chicken, The Great Wall of Chocolate®

Flo’s Chinese Restaurant

See website for locations 480-661-8883 · madebyflo.com Year Est: 1997 Exec Chef: Danny Lee Principal(s): Flo Chan, Dustin Wallace Signature Dishes: Chinese hot & sour soup, salt & pepper chicken wings

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Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

See website for locations 480-830-8884 · osakaaz.com Year Est: 2012 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Pepper Ahi Tuna, TonKatsu Rice, Seafood Tempura, Teppanyaki grill entrées, sushi and sashimi

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Clever Koi

4236 N. Central Ave. #100, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-222-3474 · thecleverkoi.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Nick Campisano and Joshua James Signature Dishes: Thai salad, spicy kimchi ramen, house pad thai, szechuan catfish, dumplings

Jade Palace

9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-391-0607 · jadepalacescottsdale.com Year Est: 1996 Exec Chef: Andy L. Mei Principal(s): Davlen Mei, Leon Mei Signature Dishes: Teriyaki chicken, General Tso’s chicken, The Royal Nest, filet mignon and jumbo shrimp, Double Dragon, Sizzling Sea Bass

Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill

9397 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-767-5464 · lingandlouies.com Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Greg Smith Principal(s): NA Signature Dishes: Black Orchi Ahi, Firecracker Chicken, Ling’s Seafood Hot Pot, Mongolian Beef, Lucky Lo Mein

ShinBay

3720 N. Scottsdale Rd., #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-361-1021 · shin-bay.com Year Est: 2011 Exec Chef: Shinji Kurita Principal(s): Shinji Kurita Signature Dishes: Traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine specializing in chef’s tasting —Omakase-style course dining

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Hana Japanese Eatery

5524 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-973-1238 · hanajapaneseeatery.com Year Est: 2018 Exec Chef: Lori Hashimoto Principal(s): Lori Hashimoto Signature Dishes: Hana Salad, Chicken Katsu, Tuna Misoyaki, Ramen, Bento Box lunches; variety of classic and specialty sushi rolls