Jason Alford

Head Chef

Chef Jason Alford leads Pa'La in downtown Phoenix, specializing in wood-fire and robatayaki techniques. A seasoned veteran with a decade at contemporary Japanese steakhouse Roka Akor, he draws on Mediterranean, South American, and Japanese influences using locally sourced and specialty imported ingredients.

What to Order

Wood-Fired Tapas

Skip the pasta and build a meal from small plates. The miso cod, grilled octopus, and sweet potatoes are consistently the strongest dishes here.