Being from the food capital of the world, San Francisco, I am a second degree food snob. I was stranded by circumstance in Phoenix for 18 months and couldn't find decent Asian cuisine. Practically everything in Arizona is a chain.
I was very happy when Sala opened up in our neighborhood in 2006(?) They let you order on a 1 to 5 scale of spiciness. Being that people in the area had such sensitive tastebuds, we took a chance on the 4 and we were so happy. The green bean dish with beef was out of this world - a nice balance of lemongrass, basil and heat. Their green curry with chicken is bursting with fresh vegetables picked up from the farmer's market that morning. The service is quick and efficient. Towards the end of our stay in Phoenix, our little hole in the wall became increasingly crowded. Going on a weeknight is a much better idea. It's hard to keep a great place like this a secret for too long!