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Asian Spice in Marana is One of the ‘Top 100 Chinese Restaurants’ in the U.S.

Asian Spice (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Asian Spice in Marana is One of the ‘Top 100 Chinese Restaurants’ in the U.S.

Dec 16, 20242 min read

It’s nearly the end of the year and Yelp is ready to celebrate, releasing its annual list of “Top 100 Chinese Restaurants” in the U.S.

“Chinese food is made for sharing—especially during the holiday season when friends and family gather to enjoy the warm, flavorful dishes of this popular cuisine. Yelp searches for Chinese restaurants typically spike every December, as people look for cozy meals. In 2023, the highest number of searches were on Christmas Day.”

Here in the Tucson area, just one local restaurant made the list: Asian Spice in Marana, located at 7850 N. Silverbell Rd. #144. in the same shopping strip as Fry’s Food and Drug.

Asian Spice came in at #53 out of 100.

Asian Spice (Photo by Jackie Tran)

When making the list, Yelpers identified businesses in the Chinese category that are not part of a national chain and then ranked those spots using factors like the total volume and ratings of reviews.

“While most of Tucson’s better Chinese restaurants specialize in Sichuan cuisine, one northwest Tucson restaurant has demonstrated exceptional Canton experience,” Jackie Tran, local foodie and chef, once said about Asian Spice. “The dishes at Asian Spice aren’t unique or new, but you’ll think ‘this is how this dish should taste’ after your first bite.”

The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Monday – Friday and from noon – 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (the kitchen closes each day at 8 p.m.). Asian Spice is usually open on Saturday, but during the holidays from now until the first week of January, they’ll be closed that day.

“To find the best Chinese restaurants in the US, download the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants Collection for locations across the country. With menus like these, you’ll want to order one of everything.”

You can check out the full Yelp “Top 100 Chinese Restaurants of 2024” list here.

Asian Spice is located at 7850 N. Silverbell Rd. Ste. 144. For more information, call (520) 638-8782 or visit asianspiceaz.com.

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Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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