TOTTS AKA Talk of The Town Asian DIner

Lucky Cat

Chinese are famous for ancient pottery, human rights violations, and the great wall, but before all that there was the food. Ever anxious to leave a country where the government is even more overbearing and corrupt than ours, many immigrated to America to work the rail road, open laundries, and cook. Fortunately brought their recipes with them, but unfortunately many of the ingredients they used didn't come along for the ride, so being clever they persevered with what was on hand and this morphed into the carryout of the modern day.

There are many Chinese joints scattered throughout the valley, but one standout is TTOTs or “Talk of The Town,” and that's not just a catchy name. They offer large quantities of high quality food at low prices and do it rapidly. The menu is pretty inclusive, with all the standard favorites to please the sweet and sour pork set but also offer Asian Fried Sole and a credible Pad Thai. They have the usual appetizers and  offer Asian lettuce wraps and pot stickers to die for. There are noodles and curries, and Lucky Citrus Tarts for after. All good, all served up with alacrity and a smile. On the downside there is only one location in the East Valley. leaving we po' folk in the Far West Valley shit out of luck. There are nice Chinese places in the Far West, such as Chen Wok and the Tasty Kitchen, but for variety TTOTs has them pretty well beat.

The joint itself is clean and inviting -- you can see into the  kitchen so they can't drop your food on the floor  without being caught in the act (not that they would). The staff is happy, clean, and efficient. Altogether an enjoyable eating experience, but if one is antisocial carry-out is available.

Bottom line, if rubbing elbows with East Valley folk in Chandler and finding yourself hungry for something beyond the pedestrian Panda Express swill, give the place a shot.  

Talk of the Town Asian Diner

The Chow

Kitchen

4030 W. Ray Road, Ste E-1

Chandler, AZ

480-897-7928\

Hours:

Mon-Thu  10:30 to 9:30

Fir-Sat      10:30 to 10:00

Sun           11:30 to 9:30