Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Great people, tasty himalayan/indian/nepalese food, walking distance
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Namaste Shangri-La
2446 E Tudor RdGreat people, tasty himalayan/indian/nepalese food, walking distance
Quick, good sushi, really nice people, not fab decor but can be overlooked, walking distance
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
2488 E Tudor RdQuick, good sushi, really nice people, not fab decor but can be overlooked, walking distance
Really good, authentic Mexican (in Alaska!), always friendly staff, good prices
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Taco King
2001 E 88th AveReally good, authentic Mexican (in Alaska!), always friendly staff, good prices
Thai Kitchen
3421 E Tudor RdGood Thai
Excellent Thai food, almost always a wait (for take-out or eat in) but worth it if you have the time
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Thai Orchid Restaurant, INC
5905 Lake Otis PkwyExcellent Thai food, almost always a wait (for take-out or eat in) but worth it if you have the time
Great sushi, large space, huge selection, nice staff
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sushi & Sushi
639 West International Airport RoadGreat sushi, large space, huge selection, nice staff
Classic, great beer, awesome gourmet pizza, always packed (with locals and tourists alike) so be prepared to wait a bit
347 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyClassic, great beer, awesome gourmet pizza, always packed (with locals and tourists alike) so be prepared to wait a bit
Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ
3637 Old Seward HighwayAwesome BBQ, a little pricey
Delicious burgers and fries, good outdoor creekside seating, can walk/bike there on the trail from my house!
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyDelicious burgers and fries, good outdoor creekside seating, can walk/bike there on the trail from my house!
Delicious food, good beers, wide selection of both, and awesome theatre pub for discount movies where you can eat and drink while you watch!
315 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveDelicious food, good beers, wide selection of both, and awesome theatre pub for discount movies where you can eat and drink while you watch!
Great vibe, awesome locally-sourced food, bacon of the month (!), great brunch, good drinks
141 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat vibe, awesome locally-sourced food, bacon of the month (!), great brunch, good drinks
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveBest Breakfasts! Awesome coffee! Love this place.
Fabulous sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices, desserts, coffee, etc. Lots of organic, gluten free, vegan options. Great rotating local art!
111 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdFabulous sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices, desserts, coffee, etc. Lots of organic, gluten free, vegan options. Great rotating local art!
Revolving sushi is fun! Not always the best selection, but overall good sushi and fun to pick off the belt. Good tea, nice staff.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
OEC Revolving Sushi Bar
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdRevolving sushi is fun! Not always the best selection, but overall good sushi and fun to pick off the belt. Good tea, nice staff.
Fantastic, authentic, cozy Himalayan food, limited hours, well worth it.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yak & Yeti Himalayan Restaurant
3301 Spenard RdFantastic, authentic, cozy Himalayan food, limited hours, well worth it.
Local coffee chain, my favorite for atmosphere (great view of mtns.)
185 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdLocal coffee chain, my favorite for atmosphere (great view of mtns.)
Steamdot Coffee Benson Bar
600 E Northern Lights BlvdExcellent coffee, highly recommended
Local coffee chain, usually crowded at this one, good for to-go or good atmosphere if you can snag a seat
185 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdLocal coffee chain, usually crowded at this one, good for to-go or good atmosphere if you can snag a seat
GREAT organic, vegan, healthy options, beer and wine, live music often, smoothies and juice, fabulous soups, awesome place
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Organic Oasis | Restaurant & Juice Bar
2610 Spenard RdGREAT organic, vegan, healthy options, beer and wine, live music often, smoothies and juice, fabulous soups, awesome place
Ray's Place
2412 Spenard RdFantastic Vietnamese!
Cute little Vietnamese place, has Laotian and Thai too. Great pho.
45 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Phở Lena
3311 Spenard RdCute little Vietnamese place, has Laotian and Thai too. Great pho.
Good thin pizza, salads, appetizers, drinks. Good atmosphere too.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th AveGood thin pizza, salads, appetizers, drinks. Good atmosphere too.
Brown Bag Sandwich Co.
535 W 3rd AveAwesome sandwiches, super fun vibe, beer and wine
Good breakfasts and sandwiches, great coffee, fun atmosphere, cool art. A little out of the way, but in turn mostly locals are there.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Red Chair Cafe
337 E 4th AveGood breakfasts and sandwiches, great coffee, fun atmosphere, cool art. A little out of the way, but in turn mostly locals are there.
Delicious Asian fusion, different dishes, great upscale atmosphere, good drinks
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ginger
425 W 5th AveDelicious Asian fusion, different dishes, great upscale atmosphere, good drinks
Lahn Pad Thai
2101 Abbott RoadGreat Thai food.
Probably my favorite bakery in Anchorage, wonderful owners/staff, everything there is delicious, great coffee too, laid back vibe, really cute neighborhood
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StProbably my favorite bakery in Anchorage, wonderful owners/staff, everything there is delicious, great coffee too, laid back vibe, really cute neighborhood
Delicious kalua pork, amongst other things, authentic island fare, original one in Mountain View as well.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hula Hands Restaurant
501 W Fireweed LnDelicious kalua pork, amongst other things, authentic island fare, original one in Mountain View as well.
VIP Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights BlvdFantastic Korean food, highly recommended
Super friendly staff, really delicious food, great lunch buffet
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights BlvdSuper friendly staff, really delicious food, great lunch buffet
Everything Else
Golden Donuts
2213 E Tudor Rd24- hour wi-fi, delicious treats if you need some
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blue Fox
3461 E Tudor RdDivey and awesome, food specials, sports
Best tv's for sports, can walk/bike on the trail from my house!
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward HwyBest tv's for sports, can walk/bike on the trail from my house!
Local brewery with tasting room, good beers on tap, laid back atmosphere, open until 8pm.
46 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
King Street Brewing Company
9050 King StLocal brewery with tasting room, good beers on tap, laid back atmosphere, open until 8pm.
Awesome local brewery, fun atmosphere, good food, nice deck, cool local art, busy, open until 8
79 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrAwesome local brewery, fun atmosphere, good food, nice deck, cool local art, busy, open until 8
Great seafood and grub, fantastic selection of beer, live music often, sports on tv, awesome brunch
118 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveGreat seafood and grub, fantastic selection of beer, live music often, sports on tv, awesome brunch
Essentials
Safeway
Grocery store
Closest grocery store, also has gas, clothes, furniture, gear, sporting goods, etc.
198 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdClosest grocery store, also has gas, clothes, furniture, gear, sporting goods, etc.
Great grocery store with gas, sporting goods, gear, furniture, etc.
198 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdGreat grocery store with gas, sporting goods, gear, furniture, etc.