Best International Restaurants in Metro Phoenix

One of the wonderful things about international business for many of us is enjoying the food. Some of us have become diehard foodies from experiencing some pretty amazing dishes all over the world. There are some good international restaurants in Phoenix - some of them hidden gems.

Here's an updated list of best international restaurants in Phoenix Metro. Please let us know if we've missed your favorite - we're always open for lunch to check out a new international restaurant!

You can see more details including reviews on Yelp or Urban Spoon.

The restaurants marked with '*' are highly recommended.

Best International Restaurants in Arizona

Afghan: Flaming Kebob (Mesa)

African: Blue Nile Cafe (Tempe), Cafe Lalibela (Tempe)

Brazilian: Fogo de Chao (Scottsdale)

British/Irish: Codfather (Phoenix), Cornish Pasty Company (Tempe), George and Dragon (Phoenix), Rula Bula (Tempe)

Burmese: Little Rangoon (Scottsdale)

Caribbean: Chino Bandido* (Phoenix), Havana Cafe (Phoenix)

Chinese: China Chile (Phoenix), George & Son* (Scottsdale), Golden Buddha (Phoenix), Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine (Phoenix), Szechuan Palace* (Phoenix), Wong's Place (Tempe)

Dutch: Rokerij (Phoenix)

Filipino: Karey's Kitchen (Phoenix)

French: Amuse Bouche Bistro (Surprise), Au Petit Four* (Scottsdale), Coup des Tartes (Phoenix), La Petite France (Scottsdale), Sophie's (Phoenix)

German: Haus Murphy's (Glendale)

Greek: Greekfest* (Phoenix)

Indian: Al Hamra* (Scottsdale), Indian Delhi Palace (Phoenix), Jewel of the Crown (Scottsdale), Maharaja Palace (Glendale), Tandoori Times (Glendale and Scottsdale), The Dhaba (Tempe)

Italian: Andreoli Italian Grocer* (Scottsdale), Alexi's Grill (Phoenix), Avanti's (Phoenix), Cibo (Phoenix), Giuseppe's on 28th* (Phoenix), Marcellino Ristorante (Phoenix), Pasta Brioni (Scottsdale), Pizzeria Bianco* (Phoenix), 'Pomo (Scotttsdale), Postino Central (Phoenix), Sassi (Scottsdale), Tomaso's (Phoenix and Chandler), Tutti Santi (Scottsdale), Voce Ristorante (Scottsdale)

Japanese: Dozo (Scottsdale), Hana Japanese (Phoenix), Hiro Sushi (Scottsdale), Nobuo at Teeter House* (Phoenix), Roka Akor* (Scottsdale), Shimogamo (Chandler), Sushi Ken (Chandler), Yasu Sushi Bistro (Phoenix)

Korean: Cafe Ga Hyang (Glendale), Chodang Tofu and BBQ (Chandler), Takamatsu* (Chandler)

Kosher: Segal's Oasis Grill* (Phoenix)

Mexican: Barrio Cafe* (Phoenix), Carolina's Mexican Food (Phoenix), El Guero Canelo (Tucson), Elote Cafe* (Sedona), Javelina Inferno (Scottsdale), La Tolteca Mexican Foods (Phoenix), Los Dos Molinos (Mesa + more locations), Los Reyes de la Torta* (Phoenix), Mi Nidito* (Tucson), Spotted Donkey Cantina* (Scottsdale)

Middle Eastern: Al-Hana at Baiz Market* (Phoenix), Pars Persian Cuisine (Phoenix), Persian Garden Cafe (Phoenix), Persian Room (Scottsdale)

Russian: Bon Appetit (Phoenix), Restaurant Samarkand* (Phoenix)

Spanish: Iruna (Scottsdale), Tapas Papa Fritas (Scottsdale)

Swedish: Beaver Choice* (Tempe)

Thai: Malee's on Main* (Scottsdale), Swaddee (Scottsdale), Thai Lahna (Phoenix), Thai Spices (Mesa), Wild Thaiger* (Phoenix)

Vietnamese: Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine (Chandler), Davang (Phoenix), Fresh Mint (Scottsdale)


In Arizona there are many world-class resorts with great restaurants inside - some of which are international and all of which cater to international visitors. All of these are highly recommended.


Best Arizona Resort Dining

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa (Phoenix)
Camelback Inn (Scottsdale)
Enchantment Resort (Sedona)
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Spa (Scottsdale)
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (Scottsdale)
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch (Scottsdale)
Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa (Paradise Valley)
L'Auberge de Sedona (Sedona)
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (Tucson)
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix (Phoenix)
Royal Palms Resort and Spa (Phoenix)
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa (Paradise Valley)
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort (Chandler)
Talking Stick Resort and Casino (Scottsdale)
The Boulders a Waldorf Astoria Resort (Carefree)
The Hermosa Inn (Phoenix)
The Phoenician Resort (Scottsdale)
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa (Scottsdale)
The Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa (Tucson)
Westward Look Resort (Tucson)


And finally for visitors to Arizona who like to enjoy a good American or Southwestern meal, here are some of our favorite other restaurants in the Valley of the Sun, Tucson and beyond.

Other Top Restaurants in Arizona

Arcadia Farms Cafe (Scottsdale)
Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen (Phoenix)
Binkley's Restaurant (Cave Creek)
Cafe Bink (Carefree)
Cafe Roka (Bisbee)
Chloe's Corner (Scottsdale and Phoenix)
Donavon's Steak & Chop House (Phoenix)
Durant's (Phoenix)
Eddie's House (Scottsdale)
Joe's Farm Grill (Gilbert)
Joe's Real BBQ (Gilbert)
Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles (Phoenix and Scottsdale)
Mastro's Ocean Club (Phoenix)
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico (Phoenix)
Roaring Fork (Scottsdale)
Ted's Hotdogs (Tempe)
The Farmhouse (Gilbert)
Quiessence, The Farm at South Mountain (Phoenix)

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Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) is a collaborative, Arizona-based organization dedicated to helping local companies develop a more global mindset to grow their business globally. AZIGG (“A-zigg”) holds monthly events typically on first Mondays of the month at SkySong in Scottsdale.

Global Arizona Technology Beat June 4th

The next Arizona International Growth Group meeting is June 4th, 7:30am to 9am at SkySong in Scottsdale and will feature technology experts discussing global opportunities for Arizona-based companies.

AZIGG: Global AZ Tech Beat

Grow Your Tech Business Globally

Gordon McConnell

Executive Director of VentureCatalyst (ASU)

Hamid Shojaee

CEO of AxoSoft, TransferBigFiles & AZTechBeat

Monday, June 4, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

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AZ Accelerate 2012 - Grow Globally!

This week there is a business acceleration seminar at Growth Nation in Scottsdale on Tuesday, May 15th from 8am to 12 noon featuring Lee Benson, CEO of Able Engineering. Additional speakers include Lon Safko (The Social Media Bible and Fuse Marketing), Ira Cohen (Mojo Video) and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation).

Jack Welch has commented in Lee Benson's success and called it "the best management system I've ever seen." Read more about the event and sign-up by 5pm on Monday to make sure you have a seat for this event.

Other participants in the event include Vistage Arizona and Arizona Commerce Authority.

Click here for more information on AZ Accelerate 2012.

AZIGG Into Africa: Opportunities to Grow

Monday, May 7, 7:30am – 9:00am

Into Africa: Opportunities to Grow

Lee W. Clegg, President of CommerceGhana.com

Erika Amoako-Agyei, Founder/Writer of African Business Review

Dr. Innocent Abiaka – EVP of AMI Consultants

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Who should attend: Business leaders looking opportunities in Africa and around the world to grow their business.

Our speakers provide tips and real world examples of Arizona organizations succeeding in their global growth initiatives.

This month, we're honored to have Lee Clegg, Erika Amoako-Agyei and Dr. Innocent Abiaka to share their expertise about expanding your business in Africa.

 

Arizona's International Nonprofits 4/2/12

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Arizona’s International Nonprofits

"Having More Impact from the Desert"

With Maryanne Weiss (Gustare), Tony Banegas (Arizona Community Foundation), Marilee L. Dal Pra (Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust), J.P. Dahdah (Advance Guatemala), Tom Egan (Esperanca), Tony Mollica (Project Foundation) & Sue Reiner (AZCIV).

In the planning for over 2 years, we are honored to have some of the top international nonprofit experts at our April 2nd event. The meeting will be moderated by Maryanne Weiss of Gustare.

Click here for more information and to register.

AZIGG: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally

This month, we're honored to have Lee Benson kick-off the AZIGG event, CEO of Able Engineering & Component Services. Able Engineering received the 2011 Excellence in Global Business award at the annual PCFR Global State of the State event from Arizona District Export Council.

Based in Phoenix, Able Engineering counted sales of $33.5 million in 2010, 33% of which were with international customers.

AZIGG: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally

Be More Successful with Exports and Global Growth

Lee Benson - President/CEO, Able Engineering

Kevin O'Shea - STEP Program Manager, Arizona Commerce Authority

Pellson Lau - Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group, U.S. SBA

Doug Bruhnke - CEO, Growth Nation

Monday, March 5, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Rd in Scottsdale (Global Room, 2nd Floor)

$20 in advance ($25 @ the door)

Dunkin' donuts, Dunkin' coffee, O.J. and free parking.

Who should attend: Leaders looking for tips to grow globally.

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