As the crossed chili peppers in its logo would imply, there's spice in this mid-town restaurant's dishes. Previously named a "Best of Phoenix" winner by Phoenix New Times, this restaurant is a popular spot. Called "one of the best taste-to-price values in town" by food critic Howard Seftel. Be sure to try the Szechwan String Beans, Spicy Eggplant, Spicy or Honey Walnut Prawns and Lettuce Wraps. Catering is available and a full wine list is offered.

Desert Jade is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving up some of Phoenix's best Chinese food since 1987. Aside from the usual suspects, the menu features a number of house specialties like tangerine beef, chicken fruit salad and special sauteed shrimp. If you're eating with a group of people, consider trying one of the dinner specials that includes rice, an appetizer platter and a number of entrees for one extremely good price. They also have a number of very popular lunch specials.

If you've been looking for a place to dig in to some dim sum, head to Great Wall Cuisine. Sample delicacies like whole roasted suckling pig Peking duck and fried duck tongue alongside dim sum staples like shrimp dumplings, barbecue pork buns and shumai. The large dining room makes Great Wall Cuisine the perfect place for a large group meal, and dim sum style dining assures that everyone gets a taste of their favorites.