Orem’s food scene is often overshadowed by Provo, but the city has excellent hidden gems of its own: Thai kitchens, Indian restaurants, local cafés, Mexican spots, and comfort-food restaurants tucked into everyday shopping centers.
These five off-the-beaten-path Orem restaurants are worth finding.
1. Thai Evergreen
Thai Evergreen is a local favorite for Thai comfort food, serving curries, noodles, fried rice, soups, and stir-fries in a relaxed setting. It is the kind of restaurant people return to because it is consistent and satisfying.
Order pad Thai, green curry, drunken noodles, or tom yum. Thai Evergreen is casual, flavorful, and ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner.
2. Asado Argentinian Grill
Asado Argentinian Grill brings grilled meats, empanadas, sandwiches, and Argentine comfort to Orem. It is a good option when you want something more distinctive than standard fast-casual fare.
Try steak, chimichurri, empanadas, and grilled plates. Asado gives Orem a taste of South America with hearty, straightforward flavors.
3. Aubergine Kitchen
Aubergine Kitchen is a healthier local option with bowls, salads, wraps, and Mediterranean-leaning flavors. It is not hidden in the old-school sense, but it is a strong off-path pick for diners who want fresh food that still feels satisfying.
Order a bowl with vegetables, grains, proteins, and sauces. Aubergine is useful, clean, and better than most quick meals.
4. Tandoor Indian Grill
Tandoor Indian Grill serves classic Indian dishes in Orem, including curries, tandoori meats, naan, rice, and vegetarian options. It is a reliable local choice for spice, comfort, and generous portions.
Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and garlic naan are safe starting points. Tandoor Indian Grill is exactly the kind of restaurant that makes a suburb more flavorful.
5. Joe’s Cafe
Joe’s Cafe is an Orem breakfast and lunch favorite known for hearty plates, friendly service, and a local feel. It is casual, unfussy, and built around comfort.
Order eggs, pancakes, omelets, burgers, or whatever special sounds good. Joe’s is the kind of place that turns breakfast into a community ritual.
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