Egg foo young is the fluffy, gravy-covered omelet that ruled Chinese-American menus long before bubble tea showed up. Plenty of newer spots skip it, but a handful of Arizona restaurants still make it the old-school way.
These six places in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Scottsdale, and Mesa have loyal fans who have been ordering it for decades. If you miss the classics, this list is your map back.
1. Wong’s Chinese Dining, Phoenix, AZ
Some families have been eating at this Buckeye Road spot since before their kids were born. Ownership has changed over the years, but the old-school menu has stayed loyal to the classics.
The egg foo young is the reason to come. The patties are large and crispy, served with a generous pour of gravy, and the shrimp version comes packed with plump shrimp.
Transplants from Chicago often say it reminds them of home, which is high praise for a Phoenix kitchen. Longtime regulars also ask for the kung pao beef made old style.
Combo platters and hefty entrees keep most meals in the $10 to $20 range. Service is fast, the room is casual and quiet, and parking is easy.
Plan around the hours. Most days it closes from 3 to 4 PM, Wednesday and Thursday run straight from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, and Sunday is closed.
2. Old Peking Chinese Restaurant, Tucson, AZ
Walk back into Old Peking after a long break and the dining room looks the way you remember it. That steady, familiar setting is a big part of why it is considered a Tucson classic.
The kitchen covers a lot of ground. Mandarin, Szechwan, and Cantonese dishes share space, and there are two menus to browse.
Egg fu young holds its own in that lineup, from the plain version to shrimp. Other favorites include orange beef, spicy salty fish, Peking duck, and beef tendon soup.
Lunch specials are a strong deal, and prices generally land between $10 and $20. Full vegetarian and vegan menus are available too.
Find it at 2522 E Speedway Blvd, open daily until 9 PM. Takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup make it easy even on busy weekend evenings.
3. Canton Dragon, Prescott, AZ
A road trip to Prescott pairs nicely with a plate of Chinese-American comfort food. Canton Dragon sits on N Montezuma Street, close to the heart of the old Yavapai County seat.
The space is roomy and casual, with familiar dishes like sesame chicken and Mongolian beef. Egg foo young is on the menu for anyone chasing the classics.
Lunch specials are the smart move here. They come with egg drop soup, and sides like fried won tons and spring rolls show up too.
Portions are big enough that leftovers are common. Service moves quickly, which helps when you are squeezing lunch into a day of exploring downtown.
It is open daily, until 9 PM on weekdays and 9:30 PM on weekends. Expect most meals to fall in the $20 to $30 range per person.
4. House Of Yang, Scottsdale, AZ
Picture the 1980s turning into a Chinese restaurant, and you have a good idea of House of Yang. The interior is dated in a charming, unapologetic way.
Its fans call the egg foo young and hot and sour soup some of the best in metro Phoenix. Chicken egg foo young is a regular order, often paired with beef with snow peas.
Crispy house chicken in sauce, orange chicken, and egg rolls round out the favorites. Lunch combos are budget friendly, with most meals in the $10 to $20 range.
Takeout is a strength, and even dine-in orders often arrive in containers with a plate on the side. It keeps things quick and simple.
You will find it at 13802 N Scottsdale Rd. Hours run 11 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday.
5. Wong’s Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ
West Valley families have been loyal to this Indian School Road restaurant since at least the early 90s. It has become a neighborhood staple the way only a family-owned spot can.
White tablecloths give it a sit-down feel without getting fancy. The menu leans on Cantonese noodles, wor wonton soup, sesame chicken, and Mongolian beef.
Egg foo yong comes in several versions, and the barbecue pork one is a standout. Beef egg foo young is another option worth trying.
Lunch specials are generous, often bundling egg drop soup, rangoon, an egg roll, and fried rice. Prices mostly stay in the $10 to $20 range.
Check the hours before heading over. It is closed Tuesdays and takes an afternoon break on other days.
6. China Palace, Mesa, AZ
Hungry in east Mesa and craving something from the classic menu? China Palace on E Brown Road keeps it reliable and easy on the wallet.
The pork egg foo young has a devoted following. Expect a hearty, vegetable-loaded take on the dish.
Super crispy sweet and sour chicken and pork, orange chicken with white meat, and Mongolian beef are other regular orders. Egg drop soup makes a solid starter.
The dining room is quiet, the staff is attentive, and service is quick. Most meals run $10 to $20.
Doors open daily from 11 AM to 8:50 PM, and delivery is available. Weekend evenings tend to be the busiest.
Every place on this list proves that egg foo young never really went out of style. Pick one, bring someone who remembers the old days, and order it with extra gravy.
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