WINGS & RICE - TUCSON, AZ

What a delightful find. We've passed this restaurant many times. The back of the building faces the busy street so i've never been really sure if they are open or not. Plus just the name made me unsure about the mix of oriental food and bar snacks. However, i went on their website to look at their menu and it sounded intriguing enough to check out.

The place is plain but large; lots of seating and very clean (including the bathroom). You order at the counter. The prices are a tad high but the food was very good. it's a quality restaurant in a fast food type setting.

Bill had a burger basket which he liked. I ordered 5 buffalo shrimp (for $6) and i had my choice of 25 sauces that the shrimp (or wings) are tossed in after being very lightly breaded and fried. I tried the sesame teriyaki and it was absolutely delicious with just the right amount of zip. The shrimp were fresh and firm. I was afraid (as i often am) that i would still be hungry but i wasn't. I also got a side of seasoned fries and they were the best i've ever eaten. A huge basket and just spicy enough to tingle my lips.

They also have different sandwiches, and chicken or pork katsu and teriyaki rice bowls. I saw their hibachi rice which accompanies a lot of their dishes and it was a steaming mound of rice with vegetables and a special soy sauce.

We have already planned our next meal there. They are on the corner of Craycroft and Pima and are open 7 days a week till 9pm except on Sunday till 8pm.