Stopped in for a late lunch while doing some shopping in the area. Located in a strip mall by…read moreFreson Bros. Wasn't very busy so I was greeted almost immediately and seated. It's a beautiful restaurant. Almost a bit of a high end pub feel. It was Happy Hour so I ordered a draft light beer and California Rolls, followed by Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The rolls tasted fresh and delicious. The Chicken Wraps were tasty but had way too much crispy wontons for my liking. Wish there was more chicken instead. Regardless, they were tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive. A Manager even came by to greet me and check up on me just as I received my food. Overall was a very pleasant experience and I look forward to trying other menu items including their Dim Sum.

Friday night date-night turned out spectacular after choosing to dine at JUU KU!!…read more This place was unexpectedly impressive. It had a moody vibe with red ambient lighting and an upscale edgy sushi bar with really unique, oversized art all around. Prices were fair ranging between $12 - $35 per dish depending on what you order. Service was impeccable. Our hostess, server, and all of the staff in general were warm and friendly. Our server was able to articulate the specials and entice us to try the mango salmon roll which was smoky, creamy and tropical. Sushi tasted fresh as we also ordered the salmon sashimi. Watching the sushi chefs interact with each other and have fun while preparing such meticulous meals was entertaining and mouthwatering. My absolute favourite dish was the Rock Shrimp Tempura in a creamy spicy garlic chili sauce. These were perfectly cooked and the prawns were huge and juicy...came with a hearty salad underneath them too. The dim sum deserves a shout-out as well. We ordered the Truffle Lamb and Prawn Shumai Dumplings and it was the freshest dim sum I've ever had in Canada. Reminded me of when I was in Singapore. We will definitely return!!

The place was nicely designed and cozy! The staff were friendly and helpful. The chef was very kind…read moreand friendly and came over to chat with us especially because it was our first time there and he wanted to make sure we have a good experience! :) The food was delicious and good quality. We ordered multiple things to try and we loved them all and of course a good amount of left over for me! Overall, the experience was good and I recommend this business! :)

Delicious asian Fusion food. Filling portions. Great service. Infused with flavors of 6 countries…read moresurrounding Mount everest. . I came here twice and both times I have been impressed. The food is very unique and a Fusion of 6 countries surrounding the mountains. I personally loved any of the soups, any of the momos, the cottage cheese dishes and the curried goat! We tried most things on the menu. And the famous items seem to be the steamed momos, chicken lollipops, the Kung pao cottage cheese, orange chicken, naanza and the parathas. We left stuffed both times with enough leftovers for 2 meals because the portions are deceivingly large. . Located in the Southside. The place is in a new building with beautiful pictures and videos of Mount everest. It has a beautiful unique charm to it and I think it would be a nice place for a date or a bunch of friends since it has a cool atmosphere. Definetly a must try if you want to try south west asian food!

My "go to" for many dishes..Satay chicken on mango salad was my first experience and my wife likes…read morethe bento boxes with tempura veggies..spring rolls and summer rolls are awesome and can't be beat in Camrose..today our table had noodle bowls and phi, bento box and shrimp veggie plate..no one was disappointed..service was attentive, meal was prompt and tasty..appies were served in order..everything went well.

Food is not bad, great customer service and location. Not a big fan of curry pad Thai and the pad…read moreThai noodles . I bought seafood and barely seen seafood mostly pasta

Place was 90% full Friday at midnight. We left at 1AM and still 60% full…read more 2 single stall bathrooms. Great decor. We were seated at the bar. Place was not rowdy at all. Music was pretty loud. Honestly, I was a little toasted by now so I am hesitant to give ratings. We tried: Baijiu barbie: 8/10 Strawberry Yum Yum: 7.5/10 Pisco Sour: 9/10 boyfriend thought it was better than at the Alchemy (smoother). Ha Long Bae: 9/10. Boyfriend loved it and gives it a 10/10. Drunken Dumplings: too spicy for me but boyfriend loved them. 7/10 for me. Very small portion, just a small bowl with 6 dumplings in it.

Dropped by during Edmonton trip -…read more Very chill vibes, and quite busy on a Monday night - Service was very quick, and they were able to describe the drinks with such passion. The bad dragon drink was nice, layers of flavor that ginger and dragon fruit go nicely together. The baos were shockingly very good - the bao was nice and soft, the meat was sauced just right - pieces were tender - Music was pretty dull for a bar - Would re-visit if in Edmonton again -

I went to this place today and tried a few dishes with my friend: crispy tofu, tomato beef noodles,…read morepork intestines, beef noodles, etc. The food was delicious, well-made, and the only thing was my beef noodle, which I didn't take a picture of, was not salty enough. The service was very generous and kind. The overall environment is very traditional Hong Kong Chinese. And, it was not pricey at all! Six dishes in total costed me 65 dollars plus tax and tips. Recommended!

This is the second time I visited the restaurant. I have reviewed this place during my first visit…read moreand I decided to leave a second review. I ordered the Curry Beef Brisket Noodle again during my second visit because the dish left a great impression on me during my first visit. The Curry Beef Brisket Noodle is a must-try and I definitely recommend this if you are visiting this restaurant. During my first visit, I did not have the chance to try their satay skewer and I decided to order a chicken satay skewer to try. The chicken satay was good. The meat was tender and nice, and not too burnt or tough unlike some of the satay that i tried. It came with a satay dipping sauce, but the sauce was not as good as I thought. Perhaps it did not contain peanuts due to possible allergy concerns so the sauce was not as fragrant as I expected satay sauce to be. But still it was good, and the skewer wasn't too expensive as well. Great restaurant and definitely one of the hidden gems in Edmonton.

Kazakh Ramen has become a favourite spot for me when it comes to ramen dishes…read more Service is always very welcoming and fast at this place, which is always nice!! I'm a regular with the tonkotsu ramen bowl, served with pork, ramen, delicious broth, and egg, to name a few. Their shrimp tempura is always tasty. Ambiance is relaxing and it's very enjoyable to eat the ramen bowl.

It is no secret that ramen has exploded in Edmonton and what was once an elusive cuisine is now…read moreentirely common. It's wonderful to have so many options available and one of those is Kazoku Ramen in the west end area of Glenwood. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list named this restaurant as one of their Favourite Date Night spots and I was very excited to find out how they compare to the other big ramen shops in town. Visiting on a Monday evening, the restaurant was busy and bustling, indicative of it's popularity. Almost every table remained occupied for the duration of my visit. The location isn't exactly the greatest part of the city, however you'll find them in a strip mall directly next door to perennial favourite Bucas & Pastas (have you had the pasticcio??). Kazoku is immediately recognizable by their red awning and this theming remained excellent on the inside. Stepping through the door the aroma of broth tantalized my senses and I couldn't wait to taste the food. My eye was drawn to the incredible mural on the wall, which I absolutely loved!! It's of a city skyline with an adorable cartoonish Godzilla eating a naruto (a type of fish cake). The artwork is striking and looks amazing with the red lanterns hanging throughout the restaurant and dark wooden beams. They've done a wonderful job of creating an amazing atmosphere that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a strip mall! Kazoku means family in Japanese and this family business strives to only serve food that they would serve to their own family. The focus is on authentic ramen made with the freshest ingredients, creating delicious melodies of tastes and colours. Our server was prompt and efficient but I did find her to be quite curt and uninterested in answering many questions or offering recommendations. I was happy to order a Japanese Cream Soda (Melon flavour soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - $6.50) to drink, a beverage that I've seen on Japanese menus before and was happy to find here. The colour alone is a lot of fun and we enjoyed slurping on the deep green liquid. The soda tasted sort of citrusy to me and not as much like melon. But when you get the ice cream in the mix it's all very sweet and joyful. (An ideal treat for kids.) Next, we grabbed an order of Edamame (Soy beans sprinkled with coarse sea salt - $4.50) because you can't go wrong with some tasty beans. Bright green, well-cooked, and nicely salted. We happily popped these into our mouths and enjoyed the tender beans within. Edamame always feels like snacking, except in a healthy way. The menu features several types of appetizers and tempura but I zeroed in on the Takoyaki (Fried wheat balls with octopus in the center topped with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, nori, bonito - $13.00), a favourite of mine. Complete with dancing bonito on top, these takoyaki balls appeared to be entirely legit. I am certain that the restaurant is using a specialized takoyaki pan, which is what creates their perfectly spherical shape. Biting into the golden-crispy balls, these were almost identical to what I'd experienced on the streets of Osaka. Crisp on the outside but very soft on the inside with a piece of tender octopus hidden within. The sauces on top added a lot of flavour as did the shaved bonito. These were really good and one of the highlights of the meal for me. Ramen, of course, is Kazoku's specialty and with twelve types on the menu they've got a ramen for everyone. Heavy to lighter broths are offered and the menu does a good job of describing the type of broth to expect in each. I couldn't help but notice some stark similarities between the ramen at Kazoku and the ramen offered at Japanese ramen chain Santouka (my favourite ramen of all-time), including the appearance of shio ramen (my favourite!). They also have a chili goma which I usually love, full of spicy chili oil. However, for my first visit I felt that I should experience the Kazoku (Char siu, full soft-boiled egg, nori, bamboo shoots, corn, black fungus, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, green onion, naruto - $18.50), the restaurant's namesake bowl. Unexpectedly, the server asked if we wanted pork belly or shoulder for our char siu and I have never encountered this option before. Looking for some guidance on which to choose, the server offered little (none) information on the difference between the two. We chose pork belly as that seemed to be the cut of char siu that we were more familiar with. Made with a lighter pork broth, the depth of flavour was alright but I did find myself longing for something a bit more robust. I wasn't all that impressed with the char siu overall. As a BBQ pork, I found the slices incredibly thin (they should be quite thick!) and completely lacking in caramelized BBQ char. The meat was underdone and full of wet, uncooked fat. The noodles were great; nice and loose and tender. The ajitama (egg) was nicely prepared with an ideal jammy yolk, although a bit more marinaded seasoning would have been

I had a chance to try take out at Grain of Rice for a gathering at my friend's house. When we…read morephoned in the staff were so pleasant and patient to explain the menu and made many recommendations for our needs. After ordering for a group of 10 we were able to pick up our food within 20 minutes. Such quick service, for the amount of food that was ordered, as many restaurants spend 30+ minutes for take out. The food was amazing. Rice was flavourful and their tofu was delicious. I think the only con is price it is on the expensive side, compared to take out in Toronto, however it is worth it for the quality. If you're in the area and feel like Asian fusion cuisine you should give this a try.

Grain of Rice use to have a whole thing on the website about how their prices are higher because…read morethey pay a living wage and do not except tips. Fair enough. Well now their prices are still higher than any other Pho restaurant, the servings are smaller without all the different types of meat you get at other restaurants and they expect tips. If I am paying $21 for a bowl of Pho I expect it to be loaded with meat and noodles and fill me up. Paying $25 ish for a bowl of Pho is crazy unless it is the most amazing thing ever, which it was not. The pho was good but needed the different types of meat other than steak. No meat balls or any other options unless you add them and then you are looking at a $30 bowl of pho. I will be sticking to pho hoan pasteur. They either need to get rid of tips again or lower the prices to a normal Pho restaurant price. Can't have both.

Great food, Excellent service. Great place for events and…read moreparties. Very reasonable prices.

We had the chef table on discounted Tuesday and thought it was quite a feast! Beware while the…read morepricing notes $35, most entrees had added cost. The side items were fairly large and plentiful. Restaurant is very spacious and the service was very friendly. They had a la carte and set meal options as well. We had a large table and everyone enjoyed it! Free parking underground.

Nice setting w affable service. Food is ok but many items overly sweet such as deep fried…read moreeggplant. The eel was V thin for the solo platter. Lots of banchan (side) dishes including daikon pickles, kimchi, aforementioned eggplant. Chefs table seemed heavily laden and comes w sliding table. Quite the presentation.

Nineteen hosted our large family for a celebration event and the meal was fantastic! The food is so…read moregood and we will definitely be back.

It has been on my list for a while and I'm glad at last, I went there…read more Our friend wanted to go for the happy hour which is available at their lounge so that's what we did. The place is nicely designed and decorated. The lighting is pretty good and the staff were friendly and nice. The food was very good and delicious. We ordered a bunch of different things based on friends' suggestions and they were all very good. It was a good first experience and now I would like to go back there to experience the rest of their menu and other side of the restaurant.