A new slew of restaurants have entered the metro Phoenix dining scene, bringing Japanese cream puffs, regional Mexican cuisine and new takeout options from several ghost kitchens that are available for online-only ordering.
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From Buckeye to Apache Junction, here are 33 new restaurants that have opened in recent months in the Valley:
Aimee's Swine House
This breakfast restaurant serves Sedona Red Rock Coffee and items including eggs Benedict on Noble bread and pigs in a blanket with chorizo schmear.
Details: 1609 E. Bell Road, Suite B4, Phoenix. 602-218-6587, aimeesswinehouse.com.
Athens on Easy Street
Find Greek favorites at this north Valley restaurant, such as vegetarian-friendly spanakopita and tiropita, taramosalata made with red caviar, and grilled octopus.
Details: 121 Easy St., Carefree. 480-618-0014, athensoneasy.com.
AZ Pho Grill
This pho restaurant debuted its third location in west Chandler, serving hot noodle soups, tamarind wings, banh miiand clay pot fried rice.
Details: 885 N 54th St., Suite 5, Chandler. 480-825-7767, azphoandgrill.com.
Bacanora
Chef Rene Andrade, formerly of Ghost Ranch, takes over the high-profile Grand Avenue location that once housed Barrio Café Gran Reserva. Starting with a limited menu, diners can expect Sonoran specialties Andrade grew up with, such as pollo asado.
Details: 1301 Grand Ave., Phoenix. 602-612-4018, instagram.com/baconaraphx.
Banham's Cheesecakes
The Banham family shop sells cheesecake by the slice or whole cake, paired with Press coffee. Options include traditional cheesecake, Oreo, brownie, dulce de leche and key lime.
Details: 2836 E. Indian School Road, Suite A3, Phoenix. 602-824-8657, banhamscheesecake.com.
Beard Papa's
This Japanese pastry started in 1999 with a small bakery in Osaka before expanding into a global chain. People can customize their cream puffs by the shell and filling, with flavors such as honey butter and green tea.
Details: 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H102, Scottsdale. beardpapas.com.
Bosa Donuts
The popular local doughnut chain continues its Valley-wide expansion with itsnew location near Sky Harbor International Airport. Bosa also offers delivery through DoorDash.
Details: 125 N. 44th St., Suite 100, Phoenix. 602-899-6666, bosadonutsaz.com.
Il Bosco Pizza
This Scottsdale pizzeria opened a second location on Roosevelt Row in Phoenix. Diners will find a variety of wood-fired pizza, antipasti and salad.
Details: 918 N. 5th St., Phoenix. 602-612-2470, ilboscopizza.com.
Bourbon & Bones
This upscale Scottsdale restaurant opened a second location in SanTan Village. Expect fine steaks and seafood with a variety of sauces to choose from.
Details: 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Building 16, Suite 123, Gilbert. 480-597-9459, bourbonandbonesaz.com.
Cheesy Street
This delivery-only ghost kitchen based in downtown Phoenix offers grilled cheese sandwiches and classic soups, available through third-party delivery apps.
Details: 1602 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. instagram.com/cheesystreetphx.
Churro GoNutz
This veteran-owned food truck and Glendale churro shop opened a second location in west Phoenix. Pick from heart-shaped or bite-sized churros with ice cream, sweet toppings and sauce.
Details: 4229 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. 480-283-5814, churrogonutz.com.
Connie's BBQ
This family-run food stand serves hickory-smoked meats and recently brought in a custom-made smoker from Texas. Connie's BBQ also offers catering services.
Details: 101 Monroe Ave., Buckeye. 623-217-2161, 'Connie's BBQ' on Facebook.
Cutie's Lemonade
Army soldier Quincy Milam's lemonade truck, known for colorful real-fruit concoctions, expanded from farmers markets to shopping center stores. His newest shop opened in northwest Phoenix.
Details: 4229 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. cutieslemonade.com.
Ding Tea
Taiwanese boba shop Ding Tea brings its selection of flavored and milk teas to Tempe. The shop also serves Yakult and coffee. Toppings can include egg pudding, sea cream and crystal boba.
Details: 740 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. 480-967-0556, dingtea.com.
Everbowl
Located at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, Everbowl lets customers customize bowls with layered bases such as açaí and chia pudding, plus variety of toppings.
Details: 1 E. Washington St., Suite 180, Phoenix. 480-637-0299, everbowl.com.
Flavortown
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened multiple Flavortown ghost kitchens in metro Phoenix, operating for delivery-only out of Buca di Beppo locations.
Details: 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr., Peoria. Additional locations at order.guysflavortownkitchen.com.
Halal Fusion Food
This ghost kitchen, available for pickup or delivery only, offers East African cuisine. Menu items include paratha rolls, grilled meats and curry.
Details: 720 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix. 602-503-0660, halalfusionphoenix.com.
Heart n Soul Food Kitchen
Available for takeout only, this south Phoenix restaurant offers classic soul food dishes such as ox tails, smothered turkey wings, fried lobster and honey-baked cornbread.
Details: 2070 E. Baseline Road, Suite 110, Phoenix. 602-487-2217, heartnsoulfoodkitchen.com.
Herb n Smoke
This barbecue food truck opened its first storefront location with outdoor seating in downtown Mesa, serving brisket, pulled pork, burgers and nopales.
Details: 123 W. Main St., Mesa. 480-359-5129, herbnsmokeaz.com.
El Heroico Guaymas Restaurant & Pescaderia
This Sonoran restaurant serves a variety of seafood, such as mariscos-filled coconuts, octopus quesadillas, fish tacos, shrimp co*cktails, tostadas and oysters.
Details: 6750 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 121, Peoria. 623-248-1734, heroicoguaymasrestaurant.com.
Hot Daisy Pizza
Pastry chef Tammie Coe brings "New York meets California" style pizza to Roosevelt Row, with options such as the Just Fuggettaboutit Pie withwhite truffle burrata andCorny Baby-Elote Pie with roasted corn, cilantro, cotija cheese and chipotle oil.
Details: 610 E. Roosevelt St., Suite 145, Phoenix. 602-840-3644, hotdaisypizza.com.
Krazy Cajun Seafood & Hibachi
With the family combos, diners can pick from options such as crawfish, mussels and shrimp cooked in choice of sauce. Other offerings include hibachi and teriyaki entrees, plus seafood baskets.
Details: 24 W. Camelback Road, Suite H, Phoenix. 602-274-7219, krazycajunseafoodhibachi.com.
Major Tom's
The team behind Ground Control gastropub in Litchfield Park opened this ghost kitchen for pickup and delivery, offering locally roasted coffee, breakfast burritos, Nashville hot chicken and vegan food.
Details: 720 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix. 602-690-4460, majortomsphx.com.
La Michoacana Plus
This colorful Mexican ice cream shop chain is known for its fruit and creamy paletas, plus snacks, aguas frescas and mangonadas.
Details: 5122 N. 95th Ave, Suite 140, Glendale. 623-341-1178, michoacanaplus.com.
Miss Dessert
This Asian dessertshop in Mesa opened a second location in Gilbert, serving boba and sweetssuch as sago in coconut nectar, plus durian and mango yum cha pancakes.
Details: 2484 S. Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert. missdessertus.com
Ofrenda
This restaurant offers dishes inspired from various regions of Mexico and South America such as pork empanadas, adobo prawns, trout tamales and menudo.
Details: 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 151, Cave Creek. 480-488-2187, theofrenda.com.
Papi Churro
Diners can find champurrado and sweet snacks at this south Phoenix shop, such as cheesecake-filled churros, churro bites with dipping sauce and crepes.
Details: 7252 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. instagram.com/papichurroaz.
Player 1 Arcade
This retro arcade has pinball machines and rotating selection of games, plus plenty of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available on the menu.
Details: 17239 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 60, Surprise. 602-350-8159, p1arcade.com.
Por Vida Bakery
Eileen Payan opened her pastry shop inside Palabras Bookstore's new location, serving a constantly changing menu of baked goods such as quiches, hummingbird cake and empanadas.
Details: 906 W. Roosevelt St., Suite 2, Phoenix. instagram.com/porvidabakery.
Requinto
This pop-up brunch at Linger Longer Lounge specializes in regional cuisine from the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The menu has featured picaditas and chilaquiles.
Details: 6522 N. 16th St., Suite 6, Phoenix. instagram.com/requinto_phx.
Saigon Noms
Specializing in Vietnamese street food, Saigon Noms offers bánh mì, sizzing skillets, shrimp toast, spring rolls and boba.
Details: 1200 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. 480 474-0970, facebook.com/saigonnoms.
Sexy Chef
This ghost kitchen from Wendy Lane serves food inspired by the South Pacific, such as curries and a baked brioche soaked in passion, orange and guava juice.
Details: 720 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix. Search for 'Sexy Chef' on third-party delivery apps.
Zuki's Pitas
Kabobs, shawarma, gyros and falafel are among the menu offerings at this casual Greek and Mediterranean restaurant.
Details: 4522 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. 602-347-1111, zukispita.com.
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