Two weeks ago, while driving home from work, I was involved in a minor traffic accident. A young woman in a Mazda sports car drove through a red light and into the side of my Chevy Tahoe. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the damage — to my full-size SUV, at least — was relatively minor. (The same couldn’t be said about her Mazda.)

When two Chandler police officers showed up to gather information and take statements, I struck up a conversation about their favorite restaurants. Call it an occupational hazard — I’m always asking people where they like to eat. Here’s where the officers, whose department is located in downtown Chandler, said they like to go:

The Greek’s Grill: The heaping shawarma platter ($7.99 chicken, $8.99 beef) is the must-have entrée at this Mediterranean eatery. Lunch specials, available 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, include such selections as gyro sandwiches and chicken pitas (all $5.75) and come with a side of Greek fries. 610 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, (480) 855-7692.

Tokyo House: It’s not surprising law enforcement would uncover this obscure rice-bowl spot, which I think I’ve eaten at more than any other restaurant in Arizona over the past two decades. This strip-mall gem isn’t much to look at, but the teriyaki chicken bowls ($4.49 regular, $5.59 large) are among the best in the Valley. 2050 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, (480) 963-0015.

Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta: This friendly pizzeria, usually packed for lunch and dinner, is a neighborhood favorite and offers great lunch specials. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., get a one-item junior pizza and large fountain drink for just $3.99, or a two-item calzone (pictured) — as big as a partially deflated football — and drink for $5.99. 590 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, (480) 812-8433.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub: When your shift ends after midnight, restaurant options are limited. Fortunately, the blackened chicken garlic pizza ($8.95) — actually on flatbread — is available until closing time at this Irish pub. A late-night special includes one of the small pizzas and two domestic drafts for $11.50. 58 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, (480) 812-1588.

Benihana: This Japanese restaurant chain — where the chef’s skills are as much  about entertainment as good-tasting meats and seafood — isn’t a regular stop in the officers’ meal rotation, but one of them said he had recently eaten at the Chandler Fashion Center location and liked it. 3025 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, (480) 812-4701.