Really enjoyed the noodles here! The restaurant is located at a convenient location in Chinatown…read moreand is not overly crowded. I've tried both the original crossing bridge noodles and pork bone braised noodles and like them both very much. We also tried a few appetizers and those were good as well.

Here is my summary…read more.. If you have toddlers or kids that like to run around, don't come here. Servers are constantly carrying out boiling pots of soup. Dagu is very busy, so there's always a steady stream of food coming out of the kitchen. If you have food restrictions or are picky, don't come here. You won't be accommodated or coddled due to the language barrier and culture. Come here if you like a good pork soup. The broth is heavenly. Don't get the spicy soup unless you LOVE spice. I do and my mouth and head was on fire the entire time. I've never eaten anything so spicy in my life and I have a high tolerance. I'd recommend the fish soup. Peppery and tart from the pickled vegetables. The fish is tender and comes in nice chunks. The noodles are soft and plentiful, because you can get a free refill. I won't get a refill again because that was too much food for me. My buddy returned and ordered the regular pork bone soup and he said that version was his favourite.

Great food and pleasant atmosphere Always a fun time here…read morewaffles are the best around! Will be back For sure!

This place is a great deal and delicious. I heard about this place a year ago. However one of the…read moremain reasons why I didn't go was I thought it was just a bubble waffle Cafe. Funny enough the intention was not to go to this restaurant. I was attempting to enter a different restaurant but it was closed for the day so I gave bubble waffles a shot. I ordered the duck laksa and it was amazing. For $16 you get a lot of duck, most restaurants will only give you half the amount of duck. It also includes a drink. Overall the food was yummy and it's definitely a place I would try again soon. The only downside of this restaurant is the plastic. I wish they would serve their food with normal dishes because when you eat at a restaurant it's not always fun to eat your food and plastic bowls and a flimsy plastic spoon. Overall I was very impressed with this restaurant I will definitely come back soon.

I like this place. You get greeted right away and water and a menu is brought straight your table…read more Prices are a tad more than other Vietnamese restaurants off Centre Street or Forest Lawn, but it's justified because of the higher rent downtown location. I ordered the beef sate soup. The soup was subtle and clean tasting. The beef was higher quality than my usual spots in Chinatown. The noodles were overcooked. My friend ordered the bo hue, which I'll have to try in the future. I hear the spicy and sour notes are very good. Pay at the front till when you are done. The staff are really good about splitting the bill for you.

We thought the food was so good! The pad tai noodles with a little spice was 10/10. We also got the…read moresteamed pork dumplings, which were also really good.

My sister said she wanted ramen. So I gave her the ok to pick a restaurant and she told me about…read moreWakado Ramen. Wakado happened to be near where I lived so it was definitely a go. We ordered the chicken karaange to share $6.50. I got the Miso Ramen $15.95 My sister got the Tonkotsu Shio Ramen $14.95 Sister said the prices are comparable to Vancouver. The prices are definitely at the higher end. She also claims that the bowls are bigger than ramen in Vancouver. I was like ok. So I really liked the miso soup. It was very flavorful.

During our stay in Calgary, we've been trying to find a different type of food each day, and of…read morecourse I couldn't skip ramen. Wakado Ramen was within walking distance from us, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a commercial complex with very little foot traffic, and to be honest, I was a little skeptical at first. Surprisingly, the ramen here was actually pretty good! We ordered the recommended two-person set and chose the Chili Goma Ramen, Tonkotsu Shio Ramen, and a plate of gyoza. I had the Chili Goma Ramen, and I was very satisfied with it. The strong, rich aroma of Sichuan peppercorn immediately reminded me of Sichuan Tan Tan Men, but it was blended with goma-style sesame sauce, which softened and balanced the flavor nicely. I thought that was a clever and enjoyable way to present the ramen. The broth was thick and rich, with a slightly bubbly texture on top and plenty of chopped scallions -- visually, always a good sign for the style of ramen I personally enjoy. The flavor was very good as well. The bamboo shoots were nicely marinated: soft, but still with a bit of crunch, turning into little bites of flavorful vegetables after a few chews. The soft-boiled egg was also well executed; I devoured it in one bite and was rewarded with a rich, flavorful mouthful. My only food-related complaint would probably be the noodle texture. The noodles were on the softer, looser side, closer to the texture of instant noodles that require boiling, rather than the firmer, chewier texture I usually prefer at ramen shops. I know some people may actually enjoy that softer noodle style, so I wouldn't say it was objectively bad, but for me, it was the one imperfection in an otherwise enjoyable bowl. The gyoza looked similar to frozen Ajinomoto-style gyoza, so I honestly didn't feel too excited to try it. Since gyoza isn't too difficult to make fresh, that left a bit of a question mark for me. My main complaint was the service. The restaurant only had two occupied tables at the time, but after we were given the menu, we still waited around 18 minutes without anyone checking back or explaining the meal sets. I eventually walked toward the server and finally caught their attention while the server was chatting with coworkers. The service also felt minimal throughout the meal, with items placed on the table without much communication. I understand most items were obvious, but even a simple "Here is your ****" would have felt much more welcoming than placing items on the table without saying anything. A little more attentiveness would have made the overall experience much better. Overall, the ramen itself was better than I expected, especially the Chili Goma Ramen, which I genuinely enjoyed. But the service experience and the gyoza made the visit feel less polished than it could have been.

its rare to find a dim sum restaurant still pushing carts on a weekday, so this was such a fun and…read morenostalgic experience! theres plenty of variety rolling around the dining room with freshly steamed and fried dishes and you can also place an order if theres something specific youre looking for the shumai and har gow were fresh, juicy, and PLUMP!! we also really enjoyed the stuffed peppers with shrimp. the service was also amazing. everyone was incredibly kind and accommodating. we were on a bit of a time crunch and placed one last order before leaving, and they had it ready for us in under five minutes :)

Came around 11:30 on friday, some tables taken but plenty of empty seats. They do the traditional…read morepushing carts which is rare to find. They have some basic dimsum, suimai, hargow, lomaigai, lobatgoh, some fried stuff, in addition to a small menu to order other dishes. I didnt rly see much baked baos, like baked chasui bao or bolobao, also didnt see much steamed baos. We asked for the runny egg yolk bao bc thats my fav, took a while to come out and wasnt that runny. We ordered some soup noodle dish but they messed up and gave it to us dry so they gave us a bowl or broth. Overall everything was mid, nothing was super yummy, idr anything was bad tho. Pricing is a bit pricier. Service is decent, they speak chinese and english and theyre pretty friendly. Forgot to take pics of food lol

HOT AS HELL. I've…read morealways been curious about this place, so I decided to venture in. I knew I was at Noodlebox, because it said NOODLEBOX on the sign. As I popped a Tic Tac and entered the establishment to glance over the menu, one dish stood out in particular to me - their Singapore Curry dish. Now, I've been to Singapore and the food there was top notch (and easy for me to math in my head - their exchange rate was almost on par)! Not the hostel I stayed at though, ugh - 32 people in one room, and one shower. Thankfully I can now afford more than $7 a night and no loss to my dignity and/or self-respect for the most part. Hence, the trip to Noodlebox, which at $13 with the TOFU protein addition, would have only been bested if I actually paid in Singaporean dollars. I ordered this dish with the 'Scorching Hot' level of spice. Now, I've had to make 'retail spice' decisions before, and I've been let down on levels that would make Nikki Bella jealous (I'm looking at you, Wendy's spicy chicken burger). I was a man on a mission, with too much bravado and a twinkle of confidence in my swagger. As I brought this (noodle)box back to my car, I noticed it has a radiant glow around it. Now, this could have been delusions from the rancid Tic Tac I just consumed, but more likely it was due to the number of peppers that I could see, peeking through the cracks in the box. My hand started to shake. An uneasy feeling eased upon me. I get back to my office, take my first bite of this red-colored culinary puzzle, and almost fell sideways out of my chair. This wasn't just hot - this was SUN-LEVEL NUCLEAR. My hairline instantly started to sweat. MY HAIRLINE. As my skin turned red, my mouth became hotter than Death Valley and my sinuses turned into acid rain. But I pressed on, consuming this red mush paste as it pummeled my face, my self-respect, and my will to live. Furthermore, what felt like a glowing orb of fire formed in my belly, and floated around my torso for many hours. My eyeballs turned hot. I now knew what the human version of DEFCON Level 1 feels like. If this dish was a video game, it would be Fallout: NOODLEBOX Edition. After traveling through time and space for the rest of the day, I returned to Earth with a warning from the future - thou shall NOT attempt this again, lest ye be judged and whilst return to hallways of Hell's eternal damnation. Satan, I have at thee. If you like warm vacations, here's what I recommend (in order) - Cancun, the Sahara, Hell, NOODLEBOX. That said, the flavor was on point. 10 / 10, would eat there again. 3 / 10 on time traveling though, would take a lower spice level.

We got take out from here today and it was the most disappointing food I've ever received…read more Literally no sauce or seasoning on one piece of food. It was the biggest waste of money!

Dropped by this spot for dinner during my Calgary visit…read more Located in there Chinatown area, was easy to find. Plenty of seating, seats were comfortable - nice wall paintings scattered about - my mom really liked this painting so I kept a picture of it lmao. Portions were very good for the price. This bowl was pretty massive, so shared it with my mom - broth was very flavourful - and so satisfying. Meat was given in a generous portion as well. It was oddly not very busy on a Friday for dinner, maybe it was too warm outside - Would re-visit and explore there menu if I find myself in Calgary again.

We were in the mood for Vietnamese take out while our girls were swimming. So we ordered for take…read moreout online: the ultimate noodle bowl with grilled pork and fried pork egg rolls, beef and meatball pho noodles soup, satay beef fresh spring rolls, fried pork spring rolls which we didn't get in our order so had to call them and they gave us a credit since we couldn't make it back to pick up. Grilled pork and fried egg rice platter. The restaurant was busy while we were there to pick up our order. They were nice to add additional empty bowls for us since we were staying at a hotel without the required utensils to eat the soups. The group was hungry so I couldn't take any of the food photos except for my vegetable noodles soup

We came here on a Saturday and waited 15 mins for a table. We ordered Curry Coconut…read moreCrossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup. Made with a rich broth combining fragrant coconut milk and curry, paired with 12 ingredients and rice noodles. The broth is flavourful and aromatic. There could have been a larger portion of the ingredients vs noodles. We had braised beef and mushroom and rice which was flavorful. This dish needs veggie. And we had the coconut lava balls for dessert. Crispy on the outside, filled with rich and fragrant coconut milk. I would like to return and try some other items on the menu

Very good rice noodle soup spot, restaurant is clean, well organized, portion are excellent, price…read moreis reasonable. I highly recommend this spot in Chinatown Calagary

I love going here when I'm in this shopping mall. I always get seated quickly and the ambiance is…read morecalm despite it being open only during lunch time. There hasn't been any food here that I dislike. I usually go for the pork vermicelli, spring rolls and rice wrappers. Everything tastes so fresh and the staff is always kind of

I like the fact that its close to work. Inside the plus 15, so you don't really have to go outside…read moreon cold days. Came here and got the shredded pork, with BBQ and spring roll vermicelli bowl. It was ok. Decent. Nothing like spectacular. Prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly. Best part is that they serve cucumber water. My colleague left her phone and the staff safe kept it for her until my colleague returned for her phone. Very honest people and very thankful. I do like this place for its convenience. It can get quite busy during lunch time. So you have to come before noon. Also, the food comes out pretty quick. Décor is nice. Trendy and clean.

Food is mediocre. Service is ok. Lots of yelling can be…read moreheard from the kitchen. Tables are always sticky.

Between working in the Nexen building, and now the Husky tower, I've grabbed lunch from Apple…read morelikely a hundred times or more. It's easy to not even know it's there, if you are traversing the Plus 15's between the two buildings -- you need to sidestep through the doors of "First Alberta Place," and it will be sitting in the back corner: one wall a soup and sandwich counter, and one wall a Chinese buffet. There's nothing here to "wow" you: hand written information on the wall. A pretty limited selection of sandwich toppings. Not a lot of variety of soups day to day. Scowls. And most importantly, they take cash only (I've been burned by this at the register once or twice when I forgot). But you can get a pretty damn cheap lunch here. Seriously -- for the longest time, the large soup was two bucks (or maybe it was even less)? On days where I forgot my wallet and thought I'd starve to death, Apple bailed me out with their two dollar soup (that much change inevitably kicking around my desk and amongst my pocket lint). And you serve the soup yourself, so you can make it as "hearty" as you wish (to hell with the stragglers showing up late -- they can have broth). I was there a moment ago, and soup has gone up to $2.65. It was around $2.00 in 2006 when I started going. Not a bad increase, and still plenty cheap. BLT's were $3.95 today You get the idea: cheaper lunch than what you can brown bag.