Kembara
$$ • Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Kembara
Customers' Favorites
Thai Chicken Noodles Soup
Vietnamese Coffee Donuts
Rice Bowl Gluten Free
Vegetable Fried Rice
Pork Belly Noodles
Lamb Spring Rolls
Tuna Thai Jewel
Garlic Edamame
Beef Rendeng
Chicken Satay
Kembara Reviews
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Kembara is a restaurant full of elevated Asian street food, one dish after the other was the next best thing we've tasted. The flavors are divine! It is hard to put the explosion of flavors your palate tastes into words that would do justice to what we experienced with each bite but let me tell you, I can't wait to go back.
Special thanks to Chef Angelo Sosa and Penny Tagliarina. We were fortunate enough to meet both of them and tour the kitchen, fan girl'd out to say...read full review
Special thanks to Chef Angelo Sosa and Penny Tagliarina. We were fortunate enough to meet both of them and tour the kitchen, fan girl'd out to say...read full review
Our meal at Kembara was a highlight of our stay at Desert Ridge. The service was exceptional, and our meal offered just the right mix of flavors and textures, including the crispy spicy tuna, the house-made lo mein, and the ginger beer. The patio is comfortable and pleasing, with a firepit, silk lanterns, string lights, and ample seating — we thoroughly enjoyed our meal in this inviting space. Happy that we paced ourselves too, because savoring the deliciously delicate coffee...read full review
Had a great experience here! The food was seriously incredible, and the bartenders were fantastic. Great service, great atmosphere, and some really good nonalcoholic drink options, which I always appreciate. Everything made for a great overall experience. Definitely recommend checking this place out!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
Kembara is an Asian restaurant offering a fine dining experience located within the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge. The restaurant has a street food culture and its decor complements the dishes. The menu features a variety of Asian-style cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients. Popular dishes include the pork belly noodles, which come with a spicy kick, and the Thai doughnuts, served hot and rolled in sugar with a dipping sauce. Kembara also offers beautifully inspired cocktails with Asian twists. The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere and is highly recommended for its unique dining experience. Guests experienced creative, flavorful, and truly unforgettable recommendations from Chef Stephanie. The chefs and servers were impressively knowledgeable about every ingredient, paying close attention to the smallest details. Every dish was a showstopper, including the Smashed Cucumbers, Dumplings, Shrimp Shu Mai, Chicken Satay, Tuna Thai Jewel, Fried Rice, Lo Mein, and a Garlic Chicken Noodle dish. The atmosphere was beautiful and the service was great. The food was excellent, especially the NY Strip and the coffee and coffee donuts. Guests loved the Tuna Thai Jewel appetizer, Shrimp Shu Mai, Crab Fried Rice, Beef Rendang, Vietnamese Coffee Donuts, and Ube Delight. The cocktails were fantastic too.