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| - I came here for dinner with my friend before a concert at the Marquee. We were looking to try something new close to the theater, and Herb 'n Flavors popped up on Yelp.
From the outside this place didn't look too promising, as it's in a dark strip mall behind a Burger King. We walked into the restaurant which was nicely decorated and did not match its exterior, and were seated promptly. We both ordered the green jasmine iced tea which was very good and flavorful. We discussed getting an appetizer, my friend had never had baba ganoush so we decided on that. We were given an option of pita chips, pita, or veggies. We decided on pita since that's what's traditionally served with baba ganoush, and our waitress told us that was a great choice since their pitas are homemade. My friend chose the papardelle for her entree, and I ordered the bun-less burger.
The baba ganoush came out and it was a generous portion considering we ordered the small. It was very good mixed with quality olive oil, and was the perfect amount of creaminess mixed with smoky eggplant. I agreed with the waitress that we definitely made the right choice on the homemade pita. It was light, airy, and tasted quite good. I liked it so much that I didn't leave too much room for my entree.
My burger was served with sauteed garlic and cherry tomatoes, it was full of flavor. It was came with a side of vegan spinach artichoke dip which I couldn't tell was vegan, and I chose hummus and fries as my side. The portion size was enormous, I could barely finish half. My friend's pasta was also a generous portion. I tried a bit of hers and it was really good too, lot's of flavor from the creamy sauce and rosemary.
I don't go to Tempe very often to dine, but I will definitely return to Herb 'n Flavors!
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