ZK Grill, Chandler

At each of ZK Grill’s three locations, the savory scents of spiced, marinated kebabs ascend from sizzling grills, tickling the olfactory lobes of hungry visitors and jump-starting stomach-growling reflexes. Tender morsels of chicken, beef, and lamb cook over open flames, strung on stainless-steel skewers that help to banish unwanted fat and help high-school teachers emphasize points they've written on the chalkboard. Fragrant basmati rice and colorful pomegranate-walnut sauce accompany daily special dishes of eggplant stew, slow-simmered lamb, and baked chicken; desserts such as baklava and saffron ice cream cap off feasts in a traditional Mediterranean fashion.