I came here on a Thursday night and was seated right away. The service was excellent, and the restaurant had a small, cozy atmosphere. My favorite dishes of the night were the duck drumettes and the Alberta bison steak. Both were standout dishes and definite must-tries! read more

Eclectic, cool vibe with amazinggg food. Experience and the food was just out of the world. We had their salad, special red curry shrimp - even the side kimchi was soo flavorful and tiramisu brownie brûlée - for dessert not your every day brûlée. The drinks were great with great service- overall must go!! read more

Went for a lunch in downtown Banff. Parking was pretty tough but we did manage to find a spot in the free lot and walked to the restaurant. Other parking was street/paid. There was no wait when we went although the place was already packed with others. Service was average. Food came out in about 20min. 7/10 Ramen chicken MP - Average ramen in terms of broth and noodles. Flavor is just ok, noodles were not overcooked, toppings were ok, and chicken was good. 4/10 Tofu wrap $16 - Would not recommend. Tofu is plain and portion is very small. Mostly will be just lettuce and sauce. 7/10 Bbq pork wrap $19 - Pork was good but again very little protein. 5/10 Tofu bowl $20 - Mid tofu protein bowl. This bowl has soft tofu and there was not that much flavor. 8/10 Medley flatbread $23 - The best thing they had. Crust was well made with cristy edges and thin soft interior. Very cheesy and generous toppings. Could use a bit more seasoning on the toppings. 7/10 Korean fried chicken $16 - Solid sweet and savory flavor. Chicken to breading ratio was good, but not that crispy. As far as KFC goes, this is average. 7/10 Passionfruit mocktail $9 - Pretty refreshing especially after hiking in Banff, but could use more passionfruit flavor. read more

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Overall drinks and food were good, but we were more impressed with the craft cocktails. The food was not as good as the foodie places in California, but it satisfied our appetite. read more

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Amazing food. The Asian fusion food was delicious. The staff were great and I love the small intimate space.

Caveat that I did NOT eat here. This is about how I was treated. I called and was told over the phone it was a 1 hr wait for a party of 7. Four mins later I walk over to put our name down. The lady looks perplexed and leaves for a moment. Then someone, I assume the manager, comes out, to explain it's now at least 90-120 mins. I asked what changed in 4 mins? Response, well we can't put your name down until you show. It was 4 mins. Still hasn't put my name down. Don't understand why there is a back and forth. Forget it. Left. Won't come back for our week in town. How you talk to customers and treat them should be important. Appears from my experience it's not read more

Great service, delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Go for it. We were looking for a Thai place and this worked quite well.

Lively place for Saturday! We weren't exactly sure what we were in the mood for and definitely wasn't dressed for any special occasion. Block was opened, had seats, and had a lovely vibe to it. We sat at the bar and people watched majority of the time. I spent half the time watching the bartender make pretty drinks. The food was good. My boyfriend ordered two of the bao buns and he enjoyed them. He loved the Japabao more than the Char siu. I agree, but I am bias, because I know what true char siu tastes like. Not that it's bad, just not what I'm used to. It's a mix of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Japabao was unique to it's own, so being a mix of Asian ingredients made sense -double smoked farmers sausage, house kimchi, takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, smoked bonito shavings. I think there was a kick to it, if I remembered correctly. I had the Thai mushroom risotto. This small bowl is packed with lots of flavors. Shimeji, shiitake & king oyster mushrooms, brown, red & wild organic rice, Thai curry broth. It was really good, but heavy. I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend didn't want anything to do with it as he was satisfied with his buns. Overall, cute places, good food, and chill vibes. read more

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we were looking for a quick place to eat and this place was pretty good! got 3 appetizers - the dumplings, chicken karage, and the fries. the atmosphere was pretty nice too. the service was very friendly and the placed was pretty filled. we should've probably gotten one of the main meals like the galbi but enjoyed it still. read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - chicken karage and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Just happened on this gem by luck. Highly recommend this place. Love the diversity and menu options. It's a small place but big on service. So glad we were able to experience all this restaurant has to offer read more

What an incredible gem of a restaurant! I didn't know what to expect when my friend picked this restaurant but I came out full and happy. The food was so delicious and every item we ate had so much flavor to it. Special shout out to the chefs cooking the food. Everything was made to perfection. We came here Friday night and the inside was full. We got sat outside and it was freezing cold. The employee offered us blankets which was really kind of her and made it more bearable sitting outside. If anything opened inside, she would move us in. For the food, we did family style so we could taste everything. We got the char siu bbq pork belly, karaage chicken, pan-flashed spicy prawns, tako yaki and the thai mushroom risotto. I want to start off the tako yaki, it was the best tako yaki I've ever eaten in my life. So much flavor to it. The chicken karaage was so good we ordered a second one. The pork belly, prawns and risotto were flavorful in their own way. I would 100% come back here again. We as a group couldn't stop talking about how delicious this place was. Incredible food, incredible employees and we did end up getting moved inside. The inside is small but gives out a nice vibe. The experience was amazing! Thank you so much Block Kitchen + Bar! read more

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We went for the cocktails, per a recommendation from a local bartender. Had to try a few of the oyster specials when I saw them on the featured menu. I had the Birds of Paradise cocktail but with vodka because I can't drink Gin. It was delicious, fruity but not sweet and had a bit of tartness. The foam on top gave a unique smooth texture to the drink. I also tried the two oyster specials. Personally I thought the miso oyster was the best and transported me back to Japan which I had visited earlier this year. We only stopped by for a cocktail before dinner. However, I wish we would have eaten there as the food that was coming out the kitchen smelled so good! Be sure to get a cocktail! read more

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What a gem!! The place is small but ABSOLUTELY worth the wait!!! The food was INCREDIBLE!! We got one of the special items, the prawns in a green curry and WOW. So good. We also ordered the spicy salmon tartare, wagyu beef gyoza, and tuna tataki. Everything was so yummy and fresh! The gyoza was one of the best I have had... so flavorful. The salmon and tuna were so fresh and tasty! The drinks are also delicious!! We sat at the bar and the bartender, James, was great! He chatted with us and gave great service. 10/10!!! read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Prawns in Green Curry - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

TLDR mushroom risotto was great, duck wraps were okay, and crême dessert was okay The place was busy around 7PM, so we had to wait ~25 minutes for a table. But, the area is very bustling, so it didn't feel too long. Got two entrees: Mushroom risotto was great, and had a ton of umami packed into it. I'm guessing that was from the curry, or maybe a couple of the mushroom species. However, it's not really a traditional risotto. It's a fusion dish, so it wasn't necessarily creamy, and I think the focus was more on the curry. Still good though. The chili threads didn't add anything. Idk why so many restaurants like to decorate with them. Duck lettuce wraps were good, but for some reason, I was expecting the duck to be served in filets. The shredded meat had some good flavor, but was a bit dry, but was saved by the peanut sauce. Perfect complement. Didn't care much for the spicy sauce. Got the pot de crême for dessert. Pretty good, and not too dense. I'd like to see the restaurant experiment with different flavors - maybe remove the chocolate and just have it be creme with berries, or try vanilla, etc. Sat outside at the beginning of September. Very nice out, but got a tad chilly toward the end. Waiter was nice for the most part. read more

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Went on a busy night and got lucky to be able to seat outdoors on a beautiful summer night. Good selection of pan Asian fusion dining. Every dish we got - tapa style was great for sharing. Enjoyed the flatbread, poke, bao bun, takoyaki, and Asian fries. Great selection of beer and drinks. Service was helpful and quick. read more

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Sweet Potato Soup 3 spicy, flavorful SMOKED BISON & PESTO FLATBREAD 3 pumpkin seed pesto, onion compote, goat cheese, bread slightly dry, cold cut bison slightly dry, medium flavorful PIG, DUCK & FIG RILLETTES 4 chutney, crostinis, flavorful, refreshing, slightly sweet PULLED DUCK POUTINE 3 fries, pulled duck, cheese curds, demi-glace sauce, super salty read more

We seriously enjoyed everything we ordered. Staff were nice and attentive. Indoor seating is a bit limited, but outdoor seating is available as well! Came at a Saturday afternoon ~3ish and didn't really have to wait! Food: Block fries: my friends fave! Takoyaki seasoning over fries Char Siu BBQ pork belly: great! Tad bit too spicy for me though Japabao dog: one of my faves! The sausage was so good! Lettuce Wraps: it just works. So refreshing if you want something light! Red Devil Calamari: I love how these were cooked so well. Not too chewy. Adding it with the lime was perfect -- my other favorite!! read more

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I still think about this restaurant! I visited Banff about 2 years ago and the food at this restaurant blew me away! It's a cozy and unassuming spot but it is a MUST try. The vibe is chill and cool, good music too. The owners and staff are also super welcoming! For the food? I had to take a pause after every bite because of how tasty it was. The massaman Thai prawn curry was delicious, and the chicken karrage was as well! I will definitely eat here again the next time I visit!! read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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My sister and I stopped by here for dinner. No line and got seated right way! We were trying to order some of the dishes we saw online but the waiter said they don't have those. I guess they change their menu occasionally? But overall, all the dishes we ordered have great taste, except the spicy vegetable soup. Not really my type of food. The chilled ramen is surprisingly tasteful. My sister doesn't like cold noodle but she likes the chilled ramen too. One of the best restaurants we've tried in Banff! Recommended! read more

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What a surprising find! My friends and I stopped by for a late lunch after hiking nearby and were amazed by the food! The 6 of us got seated inside by the window next to the bar and honestly it was a bit cramped. My boyfriend and I got the duck poutine(7/10), asian lettuce wrap (8.5/10) and the karaage crispy chicken sandwich (10/10). The duck poutine was good but it gets really heavy after awhile. The Asian lettuce wrap was yummy and the different sauces were nice but the portion is smaller than I thought. I loved the karaage crispy chicken sandwich! The chicken was marinated and crispy. It was extremely delicious. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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We loved everything we ordered. Love the food and vibes. Definitely would like to come back again to try everything else on the menu! read more

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This place is cute and has a good vibe. Outdoor dining doubles the space which is super helpful! This place has decent food and extremely creative dishes- duck poutine, chicken karaage sandwiches, naan sandwich, etc. there's definitely some Asian influence on the menu. The service was amazing. On the day I went, there was only 1 server and every table was taken, so service was a little slower but it was ok given the short staff. I'll be honest- i had higher hopes for this place than what I actually tasted. The chicken karaage was really good but I didn't like it in the form of a sandwich and should've just ordered the dish of it instead. The salad was refreshing and light but also a little on the bland side. I couldn't taste the duck in the poutine bc the gravy overpowered it. At the end of the day, I thought the food was decent, but not amazing which is why I would give a 3.5 stars. I appreciated the service tho bc it was really good of all the places I went to in Banff! read more

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It has a very limited seating and was very popular. We sat outside, the temperature was cool but comfortable. The waitress was friendly and professional. We had only small plates - char siu bbq pork belly buns, Korean fried chicken, duck spring rolls, tako yaki, and pork-kimchi gyozas. All were very tasty and delicious. The Korean fried chicken was a slightly salty and the pork-kimchi gyozas were a bit too crispy. We shared matcha cheesecake and were disappointed. The texture was a bit on the soft side and the flavor was bland. I tasted neither the cheesecake nor the matcha. read more

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The best food we had while in Banff! This place is really small so either go early or be willing to wait. You will be seated in tight quarters and I would not recommend for a big group The food was amazing! Everything we ordered from their tapas style menu was delicious and more than enough to share. We ordered off of the specials board and were not disappointed. Bar tenders were both great and very friendly. read more

very well executed and delicious food. kimchi is super yummy. service was attentive and professional. great lunch.

This is a cozy quirky little restaurant in downtown banff that serves up foodie quality concoctions that all are equally as tasty as they are creative. It's an Asian fusion spot so expect thing from ramen to tobiko laden karage chicken. Get reservations because it gets filled quickly. Service staff were super duper friendly, helpful and personable. The karage, Korean fried chicken were both different and excellently juicy and crispy bat same time . The bao were filled with meat and goodness about the size of the palm of your hand. Capable of being split. The shrimp were cooked to perfection read more

We got to sit outside and it was very nice. Our server was wonderful. Drinks were amazing & food was served hot & fast! read more

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Small place but we didn't have a wait at 145 pm lunch time. Combo of small plates and large ones. Kid ate karaage which was delicious and we have Korean fried chicken sandwiche and special pork nori rice dish which was filling and refreshing. They had a variety of spicy sauces which all had a nice kick . We subbed regular fries for Tokyo fries which was overkill. I didn't like the fishy flavor or bonito flakes and the sauce was sweet. Didn't try sumac fries but that sounds more savory . read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This place is amazing. Super small, and doesn't take reservations, but we were seated at the bar with no wait, even on a Saturday night. Music was a bit loud, but we settled in to a very cool, hip vibe. Ordered all tapas, and while we were eyeing the entree menu, we were stuffed after 4 tapas. Fried chicken was the best!!! Also totally enjoyed the Bao, pork and shrimp. Salmon tartar was very good. Only minor disappointment was the Potato Bravas w/ Chorizo. The sauce was a bit heavy handed, and it somewhat smothered the crispiness of the potatoes, but the flavor was still good. Drinks were fun, varied and excellent. Super intimate place with outstanding food. read more

We had the bao buns - pork belly and boneless beef rib, wagyu gyoza and chicken karate! Everything was so delicious! We went in based on the reviews and I can see why it's highly rated. read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Hit the spot! Great quality, great service. Every dish was on point, we look forward to returning. Highly recommend. read more

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Gyoza, Korean fried chicken, and duck poutine were all excellent. Service was great even when they were slammed.

Block was on our list to "to try in Banff" from several places, and it didn't disappoint. The staff was super friendly and gave us some insider tips and tricks to seeing Banff and the surrounding area. We started with the lettuce wraps and the sauces that went with them were my favorite part. Our server recommended the Karaage chicken skewers, so we tried those and they may have been the best part of the whole meal. They were so good! For my meal, I got a chicken sandwich (chicken was SO good but there was too much bread) and fries (SO good as well). A little gem of a place. Highly recommend! read more

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Super cool Asian-fusion restaurant in the cute, little town of Banff! We tried the duck poutine and it was so bomb! The gravy was savory and the duck was so tender! The fries were crispy and it's exactly what we wanted on a cold day! Service was great! It's a smaller restaurant so seating a big party might be a little difficult. read more

Fabulous flavors and creative dishes and drinks!! Speedy service and nice indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Lettuce wraps with tofu and mushroom risotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Loved loved loved this place. Small and delicious with super friendly service and excellent, fresh Asian-themed foods. We liked it so much we actually ate here two nights in a row when the place we chose for dinner our second night was disappointing. Our first night in Banff, we spotted this online and came inside about an hour before close. A Thursday night, it was easy to walk right in and get a table for two. We chose to go with a salad, dumplings, lettuce wraps, and pot de creme which is my fav dessert. We also had a coffee with dessert and even that was very good. The salad, called Chopping Block, was phenomenal - maybe the best I've ever had. Soooo good. An interesting mix of toppings - mixed greens, tomato, avocado, radish, salami, asiago cheese, currants, candied pecans and orange balsamic dressing all chopped in fine pieces as per the name. The combination was salty and sweet and light and super refreshing but the asiago and salami really made for a great pair with the sweet orange dressing and currants and candied pecans to offset the salt. Highly recommend this salad. We ordered it both nights. Our second night - we went somewhere else and weren't too pleased so departed that spot and bailed and came here - got the same salad mentioned above and this time went for the shrimp as well. Which was served with a delicious peanut sauce and was perfectly cooked. Both nights we had a different server and both were equally nice and polite and friendly. Great food and a great experience. It's small and cozy with only a few tables and a small bar inside and a handful of patio seats outside but worth the wait if you have to. Believe me! read more

Block Kitchen + Bar - Shrimp - Sandwiches Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Very friendly staff, they were extremely accommodating. We picked up a few sandwiches and ate at the park down the street. We got the non-sandwich and the spicy fried Korean chicken sandwich with fries and salad and everything was delicious! read more

Sooooooo good, I had to go twice during my short visit in Banff! Small intimate place with great staff! Now let's touch on the food! Let's just say finger licking good! So good and I was so excited to eat everything, I forgot to take pictures. But I had the Korean friend chicken, gyoza, soft shell crab and beef rib boa bun, fries, poke bowl and everything except for the gyoza, I would order again, and I did! Highly recommend!! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Menu is diverse and the food coming out looks amazing. We had the mussells and a burger and fries. The fries are absolutely incredible. Highly recommend this place for lunch. read more

Steak bao bun was easily the best thing we tried and the majority of the reason for this rating. The shoestring fries with spicy mayo were also so well spiced and extremely good. The Alberta burger was a standard burger (I'd get something else if we go back) and naanwich was also pretty standard. Outdoor patio was AWESOME. read more