CHOW! Restaurant Listings
ing hoisin-braised pork, pork/ham and tofu
options, garnished with pate, pickled carrots,
radishes, cilantro and more. Also serving lemon-
grass chicken, and such sides as pate, chips,
pickles and Asian beverages. 11 am-3 pm M-F. No
cards. $-$$.
SARA’S TAMALES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit
salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm
Sa. $.
SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA
Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334.
Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen
using local ingredients. Offering a variety of
regular and seasonal flavors including Scarboro
Faire, With Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more.
Salt from Olive Grand, local beers in the hydra-
tion, self-grown herbs. Saturdays at Lane County
Farmers’ Market.
T.R.E.E., THE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad,
Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and
more. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
TOFU PALACE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL
12th & Willamette. 595-8482.
Grilled veggie dogs, soysages, vegan chees-
esteaks and tempeh ruebens. Gluten-free
options. Organic tea, coffee and juices. All vegan
menu. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. Cash only. $.
★ Best Food Cart, Second Place
WHOLE ENCHILADA
International
BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN
3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433).
www.brunoschefskitchen.com
Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the
freshest quality ingredients to create a proges-
sive, exquisite cuisine. Bessie serves with an
equally special flair. Menu changes weekly and
can be found on restaurant website. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE.
$-$$$$.
CAFÉ COCONUT
4419 W. Commerce St. (Inside Space Age.)
689-0111.
Serving breakfast and lunch: Gyro breakfast pita,
biscuits and gravy, pastrami breakfast pita,
falafel, shawarma, cheeseburger, portobello pita
and more. Sides range from crinkle-cut fries to
hummus and tzatziki. Thai coffee and tea, cook-
ies, coconut ice cream and other treats. 7 am-5
pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. V/MC/D. $.
CAFÉ LUCKY NOODLE
207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777.
www.luckynoodle.com
A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global
noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine
on one dynamic menu. Award-winning specialty
cocktails, homemade pasta and gelato, espresso
and late night full dinner menu. Serving lunch,
dinner and weekend continental brunch. Some OG/
LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-11pm M-TH, !!am-
midnight F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-11 pm Su.
Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Cocktails, Second Place
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JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL
4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578.
All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats
and sauces. Beer and wine available. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9
pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$.
OFF THE WAFFLE
2540 Willamette St. 606-4348
www.offthewaffle.com
Serving authentic liege waffles, a classic Belgian
treat. 7 am-8 pm Su-Th. 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. No cards.
$.
WYLIE’S FOOD CARTÉ
PAPAYAS ASIAN FOOD CATERING
Indian
BOMBAY PALACE
880 E. 13th Ave. 343-1443.
Wide range of authentic Indian meat, seafood,
vegetarian and vegan dishes. All-you-can-eat
buffet Monday through Friday. Student special
punch card (buy nine entrées, get the 10th free).
Some LG. 11 am-8: 45 pm M-F, noon-8:45 pm Sa, 5
pm-8:45 pm Su. MC/V. $$.
EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE
1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944.
Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian
dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily.
MC/V. $$-$$$.
POPPI’S ANATOLIA
992 Willamette St. 343-9661.
Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek,
half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken),
thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dish-
es), vegetarian soups and entrées, Greek salad.
Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa,
dinner nightly. MC/V. $$.
★ Best Mediterranean
TASTE OF INDIA
2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698.
844 E. 13th Ave.
Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-
vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed
roti. Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori
chicken, lamb, seafood. Salads. Take-out.
228-0768 or 988-1828.
www.papayascatering.com
Specializing in Asian cuisine for catering events:
business luncheons, training, weddings, rehears-
al dinner, parties, etc. Sample lunch menu: Asian
crunch salad, teriyaki chicken, stir-fry noodles
with vegetables, steamed rice, cookie tray. See
website for a full menu or email yuenlee@att.net
for a free price quote and menu ideas. MC/V/AE.
$-$$.
THREE FORKS WOK & GRILL
2560 Willamette. 485-8489.
3003 N. Delta Hwy. 762-0540.
Serving lunch, dinner. Healthy, fresh, pan-Asian
food made to order in minutes. Fresh vegetables
and spices wok-seared with Thai noodles or
white and whole-grain jasmine rice. Pair with
chicken, tofu, tempeh, steak or shrimp from the
grill. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Some OG. 11
am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, noon-9: 30 pm Sa,
noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$.
Italian
AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR
174 E. Broadway. 342-4141.
Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine,
fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzones,
pastas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive
wine list, beer, 7 microbrews, full bar.
Reservations. Take-out, banquets, warm atmo-
sphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30
am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$.
★ Best Italian, Third Place
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1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661.
Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas:
Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood,
salads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily.
MC/V. $$-$$$.
★ Best Italian
COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL
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DOUGH CO., THE
1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459.
www.doughco.com
Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of calzones
and warm cookies. Everything $6.25 or less.
Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/AE/D.
$.
EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE
754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pacific
Northwest and northern Italian menu with local
ingredients. Homemade pastas, fresh seafood,
organic meats, produce from Excelsior Farm,
desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar.
Outdoor patios, private seating and meeting
space available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces-
sible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm.
Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. Bistro/Lounge open until
11 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$.
IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET
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LA PERLA
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MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD
HOLY COW CAFÉ
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
2836 W. 11th Ave. 731-9565.
Serving lunch and dinner: Organic chicken and
lamb skewers, Hawaiian shrimp plate, pita sand-
wiches. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6
pm M-F. $. Cash only.
BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA
3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252.
www.mazzis.com
Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian
favorites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. Local prod-
ucts and organic produce from Mazzi’s farm.
Serving new and old favorites in a comfortable,
relaxed setting. Northwest and Italian wines,
microbrews, imported beer. Outdoor seating.
Dine in or take out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair
accessible. Dinner from 5 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $$.
★ Best Italian, Second Place
NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199.
Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based
on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing
and pasta. Family-oriented restaurant.
Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm
M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. All major cards. $$.
OLIVE GARDEN
1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929.
Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetarian entrées,
wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm
Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.
OSTERIA SFIZIO
105 Oakway Center. 302-3000. sfizioeugene.com
Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch:
Italian regional cuisine, prepared using high
quality local ingredients. Full bar. Patio seating.
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A brand-new Yogurt
Extreme has opened
near campus at 879 E.
13th Ave. Independantly
owned by Oregon
sisters, the place serves
YoCream with 75
toppings!
11:30 am-close daily, brunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm Sa
& Su. $$-$$$$.
lunch specials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible.
11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$.
★ Best New Restaurant
KOREA HOUSE
Japanese
CAFÉ ARI RANG
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IZAKAYA MEIJI COMPANY
345 Van Buren. 505-8804.
Japanese style tavern serving small plates,
noodles, cocktails, sake, desserts and more. 5
pm-close. $$.
★ Best New Restaurant, Second Place
IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL
2773 Shadow View Drive. 683-1201.
Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi bar, full sushi menu,
sashimi, rolls, grill menu, tempura, noodles,
variety of tapas, traditional and fusion dishes.
11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm
Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Sushi, Third Place
KAMITORI
1044 Willamette St. 686-3504, kamitori10.com
Traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi including
nigiri, sashimi, and noodle dishes such as udon
and soba. 11 am-3 pm & 5-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-3 pm
& 5-9 pm F, 5 pm-9 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$.
MISO
686 E. 13th Ave. 434-1001.
SUSHI DOMO
1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935.
2835 Oak St.
Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections
and more. Private dining room available.
Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F.
Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Sa. Oak St.: 10 am -
close M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$.
★ Best Sushi
SUSHI PURE
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 654-0608.
Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh sushi, traditional
and modern, with housemade special sauce on
15+ rolls. Sashimi, nigiri, fusion rolls, udon, don-
buri, teriyaki, etc. Full bar, sake bar, Japanese
beer and wines. Closed Sundays. All major cards.
$-$$$$.
SUSHI STATION
199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334.
Sushi on conveyor, made-to-order chef’s special
rolls, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, yakisoba and udon
noodle soup and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10
pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$.
★ Best Sushi, Second Place
SUSHI YA
5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464.
Serving lunch and dinner weekdays, dinners only
on weekends. Sushi, Japanese and Korean cui-
sines. Daily sushi and kitchen specials.
Wheelchair accessible. Noon-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10
pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$.
TOSHI’S RAMEN
1520 Pearl St. 683-7833
Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio
noodles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chick-
en, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian
entrées. Take-out. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-Sa.
Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of
the month. V/MC. $-$$.
★ Best Asian That’s Not Sushi or Thai
Korean
BRAILS RESTAURANT
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CAFÉ ARI RANG
485 E. Broadway. 302-4542.
Conveniently located downtown on Broadway
and Franklin. Sunday is Family Outing Day. 11
am-9 pm Su-F.
CAFÉ SEOUL
1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122.
Serving lunch and dinner. Offering authentic,
traditional Korean meals with Japanese and
Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections,
CAFÉ GLENDI
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391.
Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/
Mediterranean dishes including moussaka,
chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopita and
fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone
orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6
pm Su. MC/V. $-$$.
1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555.
Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes
with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup
and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian
entrées. Take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$.
NOODLE BOWL
CAFÉ MAROC
860 Pearl St.
Serving authentic Korean food and pan-fried
noodle dishes. 11 am-9 pm.
28 E. Broadway. 344-6948.
cafemaroceugene.com
Serving the colorful and bold cuisines of North
Africa. Primary focus on local, seasonal and
sustainable meats, seafood and vegetables.
Weekly specials and vegetarian options. Full bar.
Belly dancing most nights. Reservations for 6 or
more recommended. Wheelchair accessible. 5
pm-10 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Asian That’s Not Sushi or Thai,
Third Place
SUSHI YA
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CAFÉ SORIAH
384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410.
Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, interna-
tional and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken,
seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine,
beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-
out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2
pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa.
MC/V/AE. $$$$.
Latin American
& Caribbean
EL JARRO AZUL
See Mexican
★ Best Restaurant, Third Place
★ Best Mediterranean, Second Place
★ Best Place to Eat When You’re Not Paying, Second
Place
JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE
114 Oakway Center. 342-7994.
Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmo-
sphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken,
halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, includ-
ing veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai,
curry sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared
with trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer and
wine. Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11
am-9 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$.
CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN
RESTAURANT
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885.
Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and
lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter ser-
vice. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi-
ble. 10 am-6 pm daily. V/MC. $$.
LA OFICINA
1491 Willamette St. 338-4621.
Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary
journey south of the border. Serving a unique
mixture of Latin American and Caribbean cui-
sine. Seafood, vegetarian and vegan options
available. Full bar featuring a large selection of
tequilas and hand-shaken cocktails with Latino
flair. Patio dining available. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30
pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F &
Sa. MC/V/D. $$.
CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT
RED AGAVE
GREEK PARADISE
863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day:
Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta
salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan
soup and more vegetarian entrées. Take-out.
Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8: 30 pm Su-Th, 8
am-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/D. $.
★ Best Mediterranean, Third Place
454 Willamette St. 683-2206.
www.redagave.net
Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin
America featuring local, organic foods presented
in an intimate bistro setting. Craft, fresh-fruit
cocktails and fabulous wines from around the
Latin world. Cantina Menu of affordable dishes
available anytime at the bar. Vegetarian options
available. Family-style menu option (three
course, fixed price) and a new drink menu coming
soon. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm-
late M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$.
65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000.
Greek, Mediterranean and American dishes.
Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs,
Greek salad, breakfast served all day. Lunch and
dinner specials, Philly cheese steaks and more.
Banquet/meeting room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V.
$$.
POPPI’S ANATOLIA
See Indian
Mexican
★ Best Mexican/Latin American,
Second Place
BURRITO AMIGOS
SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ
1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880.
1239 Alder St.
2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528.
1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190.
1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908.
201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279.
3000 Gateway Mall, Springfield. 743-0103.
In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers,
Eugene and Springfield.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in
burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos,
taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and
many vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at
drive-thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG.
Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg
locations. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su.
MC/V/AE/D. $.
1050 Greenacres Rd.
TACO LOCO
900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171.
Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American
and Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition.
Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Full bar special-
izing in margaritas and cocktails made from all
natural juices. A large selection of tequilas
available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30
am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-close M-F. 11:30-
close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$.
Mediterranean
ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS
BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA
391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010.
Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 with
whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion,
black olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce.
N.Y. dogs available here, too: $4 with whatever
you want. Also serving baklava and spanakopita.
11 am-10 pm M-Sa. No cards. $.
943 River Rd. 689-7970.
30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856.
510 E. Broadway. 344-8070.
2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast bur-
ritos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile
verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican
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