My wife and I have this running debate about what "five stars" means.
I have given places five stars in the CONTEXT on the class of restaurant (like cheap burger joint). And other times I have been too free (I am a bit of a five star slut) with my high ratings.
But folks, from the bottom of my heart, NOCA is a solid 5 star, in any class. Best restaurant in PHX, period. Six star if I could do it.
I almost dinged them a bit for the hostess taking a while to come to the front of the restaurant to great us and for the slightly slow waitress. But the food is ridiculously good. I could have sat and served myself.
To be clear, I don't mean - "Large quantities" or "Cheap" when I say good. I mean fine crafted food. Layered flavors. Things your tongue didn't knew existed. Balance. Food nirvana...
Worth every penny. I can't wait to go back. Thank God for NOCA!