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Asian Spice
7850 N Silverbell Rd #144 · Marana
Asian Spice in northwest Tucson brings celebrated Cantonese-style Chinese American cuisine to a casual, modest interior. The dining room sits in a Marana strip mall with only a handful of tables, making the space feel cozy and intimate. Local diners often wait for a seat, and many others prefer takeout or catering for
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Asian Week kicks off 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer with prizes, local restaurants & Asian Night Market
Tucson Foodie’s 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer has officially begun, and Asian Week is first up. The citywide dining campaign runs from Monday, May 18, through Sunday, Aug. 9, with […]
Jackie Tran·May 19, 2026
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Kirin Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
5884 Arizona Pavilions Dr · Marana
Kirin Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar serves Chinese, Thai, and pan-Asian cuisine alongside a full sushi menu at the Arizona Pavilions shopping center on the northwest side. The restaurant occupies the former Barro's Pizza space and carries a clean, modern interior with a sushi bar, table seating, and a calm dining atmos
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Get Ready for Asian Night Market: New Vendors and Karaoke Night Preview
An expanded Tucson Asian Night Market returns from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, offering an evening of street food, live entertainment, and cultural festivities.
May 13, 2026
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Asian Spice: A Chinese American Dream
by Jackie Alpers for Discover Marana Your understanding about the origins of Chinese American food may be incorrect – mine certainly were. For example, I thought that most of the […]
Jackie Alpers·Oct 2, 2025
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Nattha's Bann Thai Asian
6970 E 22nd St #100 · Eastside
Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian offers a cozy, family-run atmosphere with a blend of Thai and Cantonese influences. The lighting panels shine through images of blooming flowers, adding a vibrant and calming touch to the room's ambiance. In addition, the crystal-style chandelier offers a subtle sparkle that contrasts with the
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Grain River Asian Bistro
12985 N Oracle Rd
Although their menu has a mixture of dishes from around Asia, they recently changed owners with the team behind Nhu Lan Vietnamese. As a result, their Vietnamese options have expanded.
For a complex seafood and tomato broth and rice noodles, order the bun rieu, which includes shrimp paste, pork, and tofu.
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Asian Spice in Marana is One of the ‘Top 100 Chinese Restaurants’ in the U.S.
Here in the Tucson area, just one local restaurant made the list: Asian Spice in Marana, located at 7850 N. Silverbell Rd. #144.
Matt Sterner·Dec 16, 2024
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Luckie's Thai Asian Cuisine
Fry's Complex · South Side
Don't hesitate to personalize your dish. Request no fish sauce in the curry and switch out meat for tofu in any option.
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Asian Spice: Exceptional Cantonese Cuisine in Tucson
Getting into the specifics The phrase “authentic” doesn’t mean anything unless the region is specified. For example, if you explained “authentic American food” to a someone from China, would it […]
Jackie Tran·Jan 4, 2019
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Guide to Thai Food In Tucson
Widely recognized as one the great cuisines of the world, the food of Thailand is vibrant with flavors and wonderfully versatile, including everything from fiery hot curries to comforting noodle dishes. Whatever your preference in Thai food and whatever part of town you live in, this guide will help you find the Thai
Aug 22, 2023
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Local Food, Live Performances & More at the Asian Night Market
On Saturday, May 10, from 6–10 p.m., the first-ever Asian Night Market is taking place at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
Matt Sterner·May 7, 2025
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First-Ever Asian Night Market Debuts in Tucson on May 10
On Saturday, May 10, from 6–10 p.m., the first-ever Asian Night Market is taking place at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
Apr 12, 2025
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D’Kutsilyo brings Filipino home cooking to Tucson
An Asian Grocery Store Turned Carryout Kitchen Unlike most restaurants that start with a formal business plan, Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Grocery, a Filipino market on 22nd Street across from Reid […]
Brian Garrido·Jun 26, 2026
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Tucson Labor Day Weekend 2026: Events, Openings & Specials
Tucson restaurants and bars are serving unique specials, parties and food festivals to celebrate Labor Day weekend 2026.
Sep 3, 2026
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Coronet, Whiskey Del Bac, Barrio Bread host a garden-to-table benefit dinner Sept. 27
Coronet Restaurant hosts a garden-to-table benefit dinner Sept. 27 with Whiskey Del Bac, Barrio Bread, and Desert Pearl Mushrooms. Tickets $125. Proceeds benefit Community Gardens of Tucson.
Sep 16, 2026
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Tucson's 100 Boil Pot & Grill blends hot pot with pan-fried buns
100 Boil Pot & Grill opened August 1 in the former Tasty Pot space on Wetmore Road, bringing Taiwanese hot pot and pan-fried buns to Tucson.
Jackie Tran·Sep 8, 2026
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Where to go after Tucson Comic-Con 2026 wraps for the day
All in all, you’re bound to get hungry. Support these local businesses near the Tucson Convention Center when you’re not nerding out.
Sep 2, 2026
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That's a wrap: 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer, by the numbers
This summer, 253 Tucson foodies submitted 880 receipts and put more than $33,000 into 214+ locally-owned restaurants during the first ever 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer.
Addie Ibarra·Aug 17, 2026
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Kabul Corner - Tucson’s Slice of Afghanistan
A neighborhood haven on Fort Lowell & Campbell brings authentic Afghan food to Tucson.
Clay Lyon·Aug 13, 2026