Edmonton Restaurant Guide
Last week, I asked for people to select their favourite Edmonton restaurants, and let me know what they were. Only a couple of people have added to the list, but I expect that to change soon. I’m still looking for new recommendations for the list, and I will add all of your choices to this list over time.
I’ll also add short reviews based on my experiences with the restaurants. Some of the restaurants on the list are my own additions (although, for now, I’ve mostly kept the list to places that have been recommended by readers), but it’s been a while since I’ve visited most of them. Because I want my reviews to be as up-to-date as possible, I won’t write reviews of my additions until I’ve given them a more recent visit.
It may take a while, but I will do my best to visit every single restaurant that is recommended, even as the list grows over time. Feel free to add your own reviews in the comments section, if they’re particularly helpful, I may use them as the official review for the list (with credit given to you, and a link to your website, if applicable).
Doan’s Vietnamese Restaurant (10130-107 Street & 7909-104 Street) - Vietnamese. Good food and low prices. Read a full review of Doan’s Vietnamese Restaurant.
Double Greeting Wonton House (10212-96 Street) - Chinese
Dynasty Restaurnant (10316-76 Avenu) - Chinese (with Dim Sum)
Garden Bakery (10019-106 Street) - Chinese Bakery & Restaurant
Golden Bird Restaurant (10544-97 Street) - Vietnamese
Highlevel Diner (10912-88 Avenue) - Home-style diner. Good food, friendly atmosphere, and a reasonably priced menu. Read a full reveiw of the Highlevel Diner.
Hoang Long (10715-98 Street - Restaurant; West Edmonton Mall Chinatown - Noodle House; 10041-170 Street - Family Restaurant) - Vietnamese & Thai
Mirama Dining & Lounge (9431 Jasper Avenue) - Chinese (with Dim Sum)
Padmanadi (10626-97 Street) - Indonesian/Vegetarian. Great vegetarian food, especially for the crypto-carnivores out there (fake meat is a big part of the menu). Read a full review of Padmanadi.
Spago (12433-97 Street (only accessible from 97 Street northbound) ) - Portuguese/Seafood
Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House (10718-101 Street) - Thai
Two Rooms Cafe (101, 10324 82 Avenue) - Canadian. Excellent food, good prices, and a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. Read a full review of Two Rooms Cafe.
Wild Earth Bakery (8902-99 Street) - North American Bakery/Coffeehouse
August 15th, 2007 at 11:57 am
I notice a preponderance of oriental food. Why no restaurants serving the delicacies of the British Isles for example? Oh wait…nevermind…
August 15th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
As one of the main contributors to the list so far, I think you are largely responsible for this! Of course, the fact that the British don’t seem to taste buds may be part of it, as well.
I’ll add some British pubs for you in the future. I’ve heard that the Shepperd’s Pie at Sherlock Holmes is pretty good.
August 16th, 2007 at 12:39 am
One of the reasons I’m so glad to call Edmonton home is our wealth of outstanding restaurants. Over the last few years I’ve been trying hard to experience new food of all types - Thai, Greek, Indian, Japanese… but at the top of my list right now is likely Haweli (downtown next to the Old Spaghetti Factory). They serve authentic Tandoori cuisine (sit next to the kitchen for a chance to see the cook slaving over the oven).
I was introduced to Indian food a few years back at their lunch buffet, and I’ve been hooked ever since. They provide you with a plate the size of a small tire, so it’s not uncommon to leave the restaurant feeling stuffed for the next 12-24 hours. (whether that’s healthy or not is up for debate) The other cool thing about their buffet is the chance it gives to someone curious about trying out a new cuisine to avoid the risk of ordering strange, unknown elements from the menu on your first trip.
August 16th, 2007 at 12:41 am
PS. People, visit itry.ca for amateur restaurant reviews. I usually read people’s comments to get the 411 on a place before I go for a visit.
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