Japanese Village has been one of my favourite restaurants for years now and, while the excitement…read moreof the juggling and spatula-flipping has lost some of its novelty, the food and service themselves are just so consistently amazing that I find myself craving the JV dining experience at least once a month. JV offers a number of options - seafood, chicken, beef, and combinations - but I will always recommend the steak. Any steak, since they offer New York Striploins, Filet Mignons, and Rib Eyes. If you've never had a steak cooked on a flattop, this is something you need to try; I prefer it to an open grate grill any day of the week. If you're feeling particularly rapacious, try the Shogun Special: grilled Caribbean lobster tail smothered with creamy Misonaise Sauce and a New York steak or a Filet Mignon. You will then be served your drinks, egg drop soup, and Japanese-style salad, without seeing even a hint of your main course. But don't worry - it's coming. The chef will arrive and start cooking up a selection of items on the grill, probably whilst making polite conversation and cracking an adorable joke or two. There will be a little show of culinary handling skills by the chef and, item by item, you'll be served your meal: zucchini and onions, pieces of shrimp, mushrooms, bean sprouts, rice, and your prior choice of protein. The restaurant also ensures that everyone receives servings of their Ginger Sauce (great with the vegetables) and their famous Sesame Sauce (to die for when eaten with steak and rice). The steak, cooked with green butter and a little bit of soy sauce, is tender and more flavourful than you can imagine. The vegetables are seasoned perfectly, and your shrimp samples are delicious bursts of heaven amidst a light gingery coating (if you choose to dip them in the Ginger Sauce, as I do). Be sure to ask for a ladle of Sesame Sauce on your rice; if you end up loving it (as everyone does), take note that Mt. Fuji sells a similar product in bottles for approximately $5-7. During my most recent visit to the Northgate location, we ended up being the only two diners at our table. The other couple had walked out after browsing the menu for a couple of minutes, likely due to the prices ($25 to $52 an entrée). Yes, JV isn't the cheapest restaurant out there. If you're looking for a quick, cheap meal, this isn't it. If you are, however, looking for a fabulous dining experience and the chance to be entertained whilst eating mouth-watering, freshly-prepared food, then this is the place for you. I've been an avid and loyal fan of Japanese Village for at least the past 5 years, and I'll continue to be a fan for many years to come, simply for the restaurant's sizzling succulence, gastronomic integrity, and delightfully sweet customer service. Kanpai!

Absolute disappointment. Extremely overpriced for what you get. As the matter of fact I don't…read moreremember when was the last time I was this disappointed at a restaurant. When you go to a teppanyaki, your chef's ability to entertain the crowd by creating an exciting atmosphere is absolutely crucial. That's why you pay the extra buck. Half of it is for the food quality and the other half is for the entertainment factor. Our chef was nothing more than the guy cooking in front of you at Edo Japan. This shows the lack of training provided by management and obviously they don't have much for standard. The whole time our chef gave me the impression that he was just here to do his hours and go home. Now the food. To sum it up, everything tasted the same. They were all cooked using the same sauce. I ordered the steak and lobster for a hefty $58. It did come with a couple shrimps for appetizer, as well as miso soup that they scoop up from the back, a cheap salad, some side veggies, bowl of plain rice, and some bean sprouts, oh an a cup of tea at the end, for $58 dollars. Five of us went,with drinks and gratuity, ended up to be around $360. I must say for that price, we could've went to a fine dining restaurant with top quality food and upscale service easily without a doubt. Instead we paid $360 to watch Edo Japan, except we got to sit down rather than standing in line. This was my first time and last time.

This is becoming a GoTo spot for seafood for dinner. The food is on the really good with some of…read morethe dishes being amazing. The service is excellent. Always someone walking around and the staff don't see to worry about what table you are at. They help when you ask. It's a good place to go.

We have been going to this restaurant on the northside of Edmonton for years. Always consistent…read moredelicious food. Staff is very friendly and it's a huge restaurant with lots of specials.

Came to River Cree to check out the Indigenous Market that was happening and decided to grab a bite…read moreher beforehand. The space is bright and clean. I was the only customer at the time so chose a table to sit. A menu was brought over and once decided, I went back up to the front counter to order and pay. I ordered the bbq duck soup as well as a fried radish cake. The bbq duck soup although had good pieces of duck breast included, only had the addition of lettuce as a greenery and for the price point, thought it should have more substantial veggies or at least a bit more variety. But the flavour was standard as it was served in a chicken broth with egg noodles. The fried radish cake was cut too thick in my opinion and therefore too soft and chewy compared to the crispy crust. There wasn't much for added ingredients in the slices so they were just very mediocre. In any case, this is a good option if craving Chinese cuisine in the area. Price point is a bit high but expected due to location I guess. Service leaves a lot to be desired as it's not personable by any means but also as expected for a quick order and go place.

Food was okay but the portion size was really small for the price. Got the Shrimp Peach $25 it…read morebarely served 2 people

We were a group of four adults and a 14 month old, the meal was excellent, the chef was…read moreentertaining the baby enjoyed the experience very much. The food was too notch. I would say the biggest negative was the room Itself and the condition of the walls, restaurant was clean and busy when we were there.

I haven't been to Japanese Village in a very long time -we went to the downtown location and…read moreappreciated that they still had dividers at the big tables. I also really appreciate that they had a vegetarian option at a fair price. ( tofu and vegetables) This time we found our chef was very rushed and didn't really take the time to do the usual show. Our waitress was also very forgetful and constantly forgot things that we asked her for. Other than that we had a nice experience and the food was tasty. I would recommend it and I will be back

Wow!!!! My mouth waters even thinking of dining at the Black Pearl! We have been enjoyed many meals…read moreat this mighty fine establishment. Seafood, Seafood and more Seafood!! They have an extensive menu of seafood and fish to satisfy anyone's pallet. They have and awesome selection of wines, cocktails, and a loaded Ceasar with of course Seafood. Try one the seafood towers for 2. Awesome selection of everything and great sides as well. This restaurant is a must for seafood lovers! Very relaxing atmosphere and great service!

What a cute hidden gem. The place is small but cozy! It was a cold night so of you are a cold…read moreperson like me bring a sweater. Our server was very pleasant, however their co-worker really took the time to make us feel special as we were ccelebrating a birthday. The oysters were on spacial, we had alot! I had a lobter ressoto dish which was fantastic. Will definitely go back! The spicy mamargarita was a gem. The manager and bartender were super friendly. Great place

Joey's Fish Shack is one of my favourite spots to get Fish & Chips plate…read more Cod, haddock and halibut fish are types of fish used for this dish - I've had all of them, and all are very good and very tasty, The batter is light, and crispy every time. Chips are always quite tasty as well. My other favorite dish at Joey's is the fish tacos - the fish is battered also, topped with fresh vegetables and put into a tortilla. Service is always good !! The ambiance is nice, with images and decoration show coastal fishing villages and boats - always enjoyable !!

Wow. This was a nice surprise. The restaurant is nice inside, not fancy. The service was friendly…read moreand quick. The fish and chips was really really good. Literally food was on the table in 7 minutes. Crazy fast.

Our relatives invited us to weekday lunch. We're so excited to spend time with them and feast on…read moredim sum. However, I didn't realize this location is in a seedy area of Edmonton until I saw questionable peeps loitering near the parking lot next to Travelodge. My cousin texted, "Where are you? We're here." I texted, "We are inside the restaurant." I didn't realize there's two different entrances. That's where gps led us. Best to park in the lot on the opposite side. Our Server was very helpful and offered to bring a separate menu in case we wanted an ala carte item. We're given water refills. Help yourself to various food stations. My faves were dim sum items and Deep Fried Steamed Buns w/ Condensed Milk. There were eight different ice cream flavors. Tiger tail and green tea ice cream were tasty, yet a little too soft. I loved the aesthetics of tea pot which worked in favor of keeping tea hot thanks to a mini candle. Also loved the tea which helped to cleanse my palate in between savory versus sweet. The food and dessert set up for Yang Ming Buffet in Alberta reminds me of the Mandarin Buffet in Ontario.

Don't remember the last time I came for the dinner buffet, but my friend & I had a delicious time!…read moreAfter 2 hrs walking around the river valley, we had a voracious appetite to satiate We got in the last 2 hrs - just catching the tail end of dinner rush and slowed down before closing (which was pretty nice not feeling as rushed & time to chat and digest between rounds haha) Made for a nice relaxing ambiance for the last hour (besides multiple kids getting celebrated with the singing robot) The servers kept on top with used dish clearance and topping up our hot water for tea We both enjoyed the wonton soup, gyoza & ginger beef the most I divide & conquer to taste a little bit of everything While my friend attacked the ice cream/dessert bar (meanwhile still praying our waistbands held it together) Great eats for a date!

This is one of our favourite places to come for dim sum. The staff are always friendly and kind…read more They are very family friendly here and always treat the kids so well. The dim sum tastes great and fresh. The prices have gone up a bit since we last came but that's pretty much happening everywhere. Highly recommend this place if you're craving dim sum as they are fast, efficient, and delicious.

I've driven by Golden Rice Bowl thousands of times and somehow it has always been a restaurant that…read morehas eluded me. Well no more! I finally made my way to this iconic Calgary Trail North spot that is beloved for dim sum on a Saturday evening and was excited to sample all of their small plates! In fact, the Edmonton Journal named Golden Rice Bowl as the Best/Favourite Dim Sum Restaurant 2020, 2022, and 2023. It was high time that I experienced it for myself! You'll find Golden Rice Bowl in a strip mall-style plaza that is full of various businesses and yes, if you've been an Edmontonian for any amount of time, you've driven by regularly. The restaurant looks large from the outside with huge red lettering alerting passersby to the dim sum within. The inside is just as expansive, boasting a huge open dining area. I noticed that they have various partitions and the ability to section off parts of the room if needed - likely for private events. As with many Chinese restaurants, you are immediately greeted by a sizable (and very clean!) aquarium filled with beautiful tropical fish. However, I was even more impressed by the aquariums at the very back of the restaurant - these ones filled with live fish and seafood for the kitchen. It doesn't get much fresher than that! The room is ornate but not overdone. Bright red paint on the walls is accented by golden decor items such as gilded dragons with glowing eyes. The ceiling drips with crystal chandeliers and the space is filled with a sea of tables in various sizes. This is the type of place where large generational families come to gather, sitting around huge round tables with a signature lazy susan in the center of each one. Once seated we were served a pot of Chinese Tea ($1.50 each) and began to peruse the menu. (No, the tea was not included.) I liked that all of the dishware was matching, from the teapot to the bowls. Golden Rice Bowl is known for their dim sum but they also boast a complete and extensive menu of general Chinese food. There's a lot to choose from! However, on my visit the plan was to stick to the dim sum menu only, which is available all day long (even though it is traditionally eaten as brunch). Originating in the south of China, dim sum features a wide variety of small, bite-sized dishes typically served in steamer baskets or on small plates. It's pretty similar to the Spanish concept of tapas. Many dim sum restaurants use trolley carts to parade their offerings around, however a more modern practice is to provide guests with a checklist menu that you fill out and hand back to your server. Golden Rice Bowl does neither of these things and the server simply writes down your order in typical fashion. The dim sum menu is two pages long and offers over fifty items! Some of the dishes were larger, family-style plates which makes sense to round out the meal especially at dinnertime. The only issue is that there are no prices listed on the dim sum menu so you sort of just have to hope for the best? Our feast began with an order of Wor Wonton Soup ($29.95). At first we assumed the this would be served as single servings but the server pointed out that it would come as one big soup to share. Very glad that he clarified this! I was very impressed by our gracious and attentive server who portioned the bowls of soup for each of us at our table. Giant in size, this was much more than a basic wonton soup with a couple of dumplings floating around! This flavourful version was packed full with big pieces of chicken, pork, and shrimp. Plus tons of vegetables, and yes, of course wonton dumplings containing a meaty filling. Every ingredient was bright and fresh and I was glad to get some veggies into the meal because dim sum can be quite a "brown dinner." The other larger dish that we ordered was the Ginger Beef ($29.95), a dish invented in Calgary with an interesting history. Certainly not traditional, ginger beef is a quintessential Canadian Chinese dish that was invented in the 1970s. Deep fried strips of beef are coated in a dark, sweet sauce and it's quite delicious. The tanginess of the sauce is so addictive and the texture of the beef is satisfying. The version at GRB is quite good, however the best ginger beef that I've ever tasted was at Emerald Garden Restaurant in Calgary. Then it was time for the actual dim sum! Little plates incoming!! We really wanted to try the Pan Fried Taro Root with Pork Sausage but were unfortunately informed that they did not have any available. Our server suggested the Pan Fried Chinese Turnip with Pork Sausage ($7.95) instead, which did look somewhat similar. (The fact that the dim sum menu shows images of every item is very helpful!) Unfortunately, this turned out to be the least favourite dish of the night just because the texture was really challenging. These cakes were extremely soft and mushy. I actually did enjoy the flavour of the turnip and sausage but the mushiness was a bit too difficult to get around.