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Guy Fieri’s long-running Food Network show recently traveled to Northwest Arkansas and spotlighted six local gems: Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food, Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar, Toot Beirut, Blu Fish House, Danger Dave’s, and Ramen Nara.
FINALLY!
Since debuting in 2007, Triple D (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) has aired more than 500 episodes and more than 50 seasons. Guy Fieri and his iconic cherry-red 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible hit the pavement in two local Northwest Arkansas towns, Rogers and Bentonville.
While this wasn’t his first time visiting our area, it was the first time his show highlighted local restaurants. He mentioned visiting our area on the show and said he was surprised by how much the food scene had blossomed since his first visit.
So true!
Back in June 2011, he and his team hit the Walton Arts Center’s stage in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for The Guy Fieri Food Show, and while we locals knew the food scene was already hopping, it took the rest of the world another decade until it became known as a culinary destination!
Fast-forward to Season 56, Episodes 3, 5 and 7.
Season 56, Episode 3: Beef, Chicken and Pork
Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food
First aired on Aug. 7, 2026, Guy Fieri hit the road and met up with the Nguyen family at Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food on Walnut Road in Rogers. While Guy keyed in on the pork belly, I recommend the bright and tangy Seaweed Salad, the generous and colorful Cucumber Salad, and the House Salad that is anything but simple. Okay, skip everything I just said and watch the episode for yourself to see all the reasons Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food earned its spot. Fun fact: if you are vegan or gluten-free, let the staff know, and they will gladly take care of you.
Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food
2882 W Walnut Street #5
Rogers, AR 72756
Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar
After Saiwok, Guy Fieri headed to Bentonville Square and met with Chef Soerke Peters of Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar. This newer addition to the Bentonville restaurant scene is next-level Italian. As in, if you need to, hop on a plane or jump in your car and get to Mezzaluna lickety-split!
I was hopeful and then delighted when Guy keyed in on my favorite dish, the Lasagna di Pollo with a chicken sausage ragu, tomato, mushroom, Parmesan-forward lasagna with a tomato cream sauce. The episode walked through the layers, and believe me, you’ll want to make a reservation as quickly as possible.
Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar
215 NW A Street, Suite 140
Bentonville, AR 72712
Season 56, Episode 5: Smoke, Seafood, and Shawarma
Toot Beirut Shawarma & More
This episode has Guy back in his Camaro, headed to the other side of Rogers in Village on the Creeks to Toot Beirut Shawarma & More.
You may remember us highlighting this restaurant back in March 2024 where we stated that Toot Beirut Shawarma is “the right place to begin your culinary adventure.”
The show highlights the fascinating details of how Chef Khaled Alkhatib makes his delicious Shawarma, and it’s a must-try menu item. In 2024, we recommended eating through the menu, and we still stand by that!
Toot Beirut
5208 Village Pkwy #11
Rogers, AR 72758
Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace
The last restaurant that Guy and his Triple D crew visited was Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace in Bentonville. Half restaurant/half fish market, the show highlighted both aspects of this fantastic marketplace that brings the ocean to you by flying in fresh fish from the Gulf and around the world. Highlighted on the show? The Grouper, and yes, it is fresh!
607 SE 5th St.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Read our August 2023 article to discover more about Blu.
Season 56, Episode 7: Beef, Bowls, and Burritos
Ramen Nara
This episode finds Guy back in his Camaro, heading to NWA for two last stops: Ramen Nara in Rogers and Danger Dave’s in Bentonville.
Ramen Nara is one of my personal favorite restaurants in the area. They make authentic ramen noodles from scratch, and they accommodate gluten-free, vegan, and keto diets!
Guy highlighted my two favorite dishes: Spicy Chicken Karaage, delicious fried chicken nuggets (gluten-free), and Garlic Miso Chicken (Chef says to drink the broth first and then eat).
Oh, and a huge bonus point they didn’t mention: Ramen Nara is completely MSG-free!
Ramen Nara
301 S. Dodson Road Ste A
Rogers, AR 72758
Danger Dave’s
The last restaurant featured on Guy’s NWA trip was Danger Dave’s in Bentonville, which is located a few blocks from The Square, next to the Ledger Building.
Yes, this is the house-turned-restaurant that has the eclectic yard (look for the skeleton!), and, to quote Guy, this is “one-of-a-kind hangout that is 9.8 in funky!”
If you’re in the mood for sandwiches, wraps, or burgers with a major chill-meets-weirdish, Danger Dave’s is your place. The show highlighted their out-of-this-world Smoked French Dip sandwich, with incredible pasta salad on the side. Or, go for the Bun Me Skirt Steak sandwich with peanut sauce, topped with sliced jalapeños.
Danger Dave’s
310 Main St.
Bentonville, AR 72712
All episodes are available for replay via the Food Network Channel.
Happy watching and, best of all, happy eating your way through Bentonville and Rogers.
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