Typical Chinese restaurant service. The foods were pretty good. I very much enjoyed the ribs…read moreactually. It was pretty busy since we came on a Friday night for a big family dinner.

Was there last night for a banquet style dinner. The food wasn't anything special and overly salty…read more Our dinner started at 6pm and we didn't leave until 10pm. Each dish came out 1 at a time and there was a 30mins or more wait in between each dish. Overall a bad experience.

The hype is real for this ramen place in Canmore! This place was recommended by our lake tour guide…read morewho told us that the wait was worth it, and that he'd often go there three times a week. My husband and I decided to go here for our final meal before leaving the Banff/Canmore. When we arrived we put our name on the waitlist and because we weren't local, we informed staff and were given a pager to alert us when our table was ready. It is a very small place with a few tables and counter seating. When we entered the restaurant we were seated at the counter and I observed the place being run by only a few people but they have a very smooth system going! Food came out promptly and was well worth the wait! I ordered the original arashi tonkotsu ramen and my husband ordered the black sesame version and we shared a seaweed salad. This broth is delicious and very savory but also it wasn't heavy like some other ramens do. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting, just make sure you have time to wait!

Ramen Arashi is probably one of the best ramen shops in town. We actually wanted to try this…read moreyesterday in Banff, but the time and wait just didn't work out for us, so we aimed to try this today in Canmore. We finished up our day exploring Kootenay and ended up at Ramen Arashi around 7:30ish PM and we entered ourselves on the waitlist. It's a small shop, so we didn't get a chance to ask how long wait would be, but judging by the 10 min wait we did, the turnover seemed fairly quick. We just did a quick walk around the nearby grocery store and back and our table was ready. Between the four of us, we shared Chicken Karaage (2 orders) and a Pork Gyoza. My partner got the Arashi Ramen while I got the Yuzu-Shio Ramen. Order came out quickly. The Chicken Karaage was fried pretty nicely. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It came with a sweet red chili sauce I believe. I think that pairing was okay. Sauce wise, I would have preferred an aioli or none at all. The gyoza were also made the same - juicy on the inside and had a crispy outer wonton shell. This sauce was spicy though! So if your spicy tolerance is low, taste at your own risk. My partner loved it! I just can't handle that spice level. Onto my main dish, the Yuzu-Shio was great for the chilly night! Ramen was perfectly cooked and had a bouncy chew to it. The pork was not too fatty and also tender. The spinach and bamboo shoots were great additional toppings. I wish they swap out the salad leaves with some more hearty veggies since the salad leaves break down with the hot soup pretty easily. Otherwise it was a great and satisfying dinner. I'm glad we got to try this while we were in Canmore!

Fantastic dining experience. Food was excellent: fresh, unique menu, all extremely well prepared…read more The service was equally outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and just the right amount of sociable. The Kung Pao Chicken and Waffles was an unusual combination but I was thrilled with the fascinating layering of flavors. The cocktail I had was equally interesting and delightful.

Our experience at Kain Tayo was disappointing. Based on the restaurant's concept, we expected…read moretraditional Filipino dishes with thoughtful, elevated twists. Instead, the food felt disconnected from the dishes it was meant to represent. We ordered the sinigang, but it arrived as fried calamari with a separate bowl of fresh sliced tomatoes and spinach, plus a small cup of broth that we had to pour ourselves. It didn't capture the comforting, flavorful essence of traditional sinigang that we were expecting. The portions were also small for the price. Unfortunately, the meal did not feel worth the money, and we left disappointed.

This was my favorite food joint in Banff! They have the most amazing cocktails. We ordered the food…read moreand it's family style - we felt like we were being hosted by a friend - each cocktail more unique than the other and each dish had its own twist. The place is small inside and there is outdoor seating also available. The servers so friendly and gave us great suggestions! The owners also own Shoku and we landed up going there to try their cocktails and food. This place will not disappoint you!

This food was delicious! There were multiple vegan options that were bursting in flavor and…read morefilling! We got the mushroom risotto (so unique), the vegetarian bao bun, and the vegetarian lettuce wraps (make sure to ask for vegan so they can sub the non-vegan sauce). The only con was that the restaurant itself was small and can only take a few parties at a time. We got lucky and took the 6 remaining seats at the bar, but be prepared to wait if you're a bigger party. That said, the staff and bartender were very nice and service time was fairly normal. Would recommend!

What a delicious experience! Everything was so flavorful, but the hands-down highlight for us was…read morethe pork belly burnt ends. Absolutely incredible and a must-order! The runner-up was the charred green vegetables. Seriously, that sauce is CRACK! We could have eaten it by the spoonful! We also tried a variety of dumplings. The vegetable ones weren't our favorite, but the pork and chicken dumplings were delicious. The ravioli was rich and incredibly tasty, and the chicken katsu sandwich was HUGE and packed with flavor! Of course, we had to try one of every mocktail! They were all refreshing and delicious, but the mango was the clear standout for us. All in all, a fantastic meal with so many memorable dishes. We'd absolutely come back, especially for those pork belly burnt ends and charred greens! Service was friendly and fast. Inside outside seating available.

While visiting Canmore a group of us stopped into BLAKE Brewhouse and Distillery for dinner. BLAKE…read moreis in a newer building and has a large elbow-shaped patio for outdoor dining. Our group was located in an annex room right of the main entrance and was the perfect size to fit all of us. We had 2 primary servers who did an excellent job of making sure we had full glasses and full plates. We did family-style sharing of some of their starters and main dishes. The Bread and Butter was really delicious and it looks like their butter flavor is on rotation daily. The duck wings had a peach glaze and nuoc cham and cilantro- great combination. The chicken vegetable dumplings had great skin and texture. The peppercorn salad was adorned with pickled cabbage, capers, maple coconut, crunchy chickpeas and more - it was amazing. We also tried the Thai basil risotto and it was good but I'd go with the peppercorn salad over this if you're sticking vegetarian. The final dish was Alberta AAA Beef Brisket accompanied by gochujang mashed potatoes and broccolini. The brisket was incredible and just melted on the tongue. And the beer/spirits here were impressive as well. BLAKE is a must-try destination while in Canmore!

Food: Wings were really good and they were lit on fire when they were brought out. The noodle dish…read morewas decent but wish it had a little more flavors and meat. The Claypot dish did not have a lot of meat and was mostly rice. The hot sake was good. Ambiance: We got the worst table even though the restaurant was less than half full so I could not really enjoy the pictures/scenes from the projectors since our booth was right next to and facing the window. The host should have let us choose our table since the restaurant was mostly empty. It makes me wonder if she stuffed us in the corner since we had two young kids. They are well behaved so she should have assumed positive intent. I would eat elsewhere if I'm even in town again.

My brother wanted to try this restaurant so we decided to stop by here for dinner. His suggestion…read moredid not disappoint. Both the food and service were excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Their menu is quite extensive so it took some time to decide what to order. I do suggest ordering a clay pot entree as it is part of their namesake. The clay pot was hot enough that there was a crispy, scorched layer of rice to snack on. I actually enjoy eating that crispy rice and appreciate a restaurant preparing this dish correctly. I also liked the ambiance of the restaurant. There was a slide show on both walls of the restaurant that made for a captivating and unique experience.

The service and food were exceptional . They were able to…read moreaccommodate allergies and were very gracious

Visited on a Thursday night with a friend around 7pm, bar was pretty busy but we were quickly…read moreseated upon arrival. Drinks: Cucumber Salad - fantastic, slightly tart with refreshing cucumber, perfectly balanced, with a touch of savoriness from the sesame oil, loved this drink Staycation - sweet, creamy with notes of pineapple, coconut and rum, really rich but delicious if you like a sweeter cocktail Food: Banh Xeo - so good, super crispy crepe, filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, we made little lettuce wraps and dipped it in the fish sauce Lemongrass chicken - comforting and delicious, chicken was well seasoned, tender and juicy served with rice and veggies, really enjoyed the staff meal Passion fruit coconut cookies ice cream sandwich - sweet but tasty, coconut cookies had a nice chew and a great texture, passion fruit ice cream was creamy and rich with mild passion fruit flavor, decadent dessert Service was great, friendly and welcoming. Water was refilled throughout our meal and pacing was solid. Overall love our visit to paper lantern, great food and drinks with a nice variety of options! Definitely worth a visit to this fun Vietnamese speakeasy.

Would totally recommend stopping by this spot if in Canmore. We got the fried tofu, seafood pad…read morethai (per recommendation from our waitress) and the pork sisig. I must say the pad thai was soooo goood! It didn't taste like traditional pad thai to be honest, so I wouldn't order it expecting that but it was very seafood-y (in the best way) and the flavor was still phenomenal. I'd order that and the tofu again, which was also unique and delicious. The pork sisig was good but on the saltier side. The first few bites were good but I may consider sharing that next time or just getting something else. The spot is cute and was able to accommodate my large party very quickly and the staff was awesome. Friendly and very helpful. Stop by here for a bite if you're in the area!

The food here is about 3.5 stars…read more Sisig was pretty good. I appreciated that it came with rice. The beef tapa is a lot like beef teriyaki which is not at all authentic. The laksa tasted a lot like Thai yellow curry. But the dish was delicious. The service was fine since it was not a lot of customers when we got there. I do appreciate that the restaurant indicated that this is an Asian fusion. They serve Filipino, Indonesian, Singaporean and Thai food here. They also provide parking and a clean washroom.

Food here is so delicious I can't believe they have such local tasting Malaysian food here. Great…read moreservice. You can come with a small group or a large party here. Would recommend reserving, we got very lucky to be seated.

Enjoyed: Paratha…read more Satay chicken and sauce Tomato sauce and chips that came with nasi goreng Didn't really like: House special laksa (we literally did not finish this. Tasted like instant noodles) Beef redang (wasn't that tender) Curry Cost for 2 people was just over $80 after tip

To celebrate our son's Convocation, we made a reservation for dinner here. Our servers were…read morepleasant, efficient and took the time to explain the special/popular items on the menu (this was our first time here since the restaurant changed management from Sakana Grill to Ponshu). We ordered two appetizers: the beef tongue and the Japanese calamari. The raw beef tongue slices which the server instructed us to grill (10 seconds per side) on a steaming hot stone were meltingly delicious and tender. The calamari was also crispy(with hardly any trace of batter) and served with a housemade tartar sauce (creamy with the right amount of tartness). Onward to the main dishes: the Chef's Choice Sashimi was presented on an elevated mat on a bowl of ice and dry ice. Today's special was salmon, tuna, and mackerel; this was the freshest sashimi I've tasted in a long time. We also enjoyed an assortment of rolls -- California real crab roll, tempura shrimp and smoked salmon roll, and the Wagyu unagi truffle roll. All of the ingredients complemented each other so perfectly, especially the Wagyu and unagi (it's like they got married and lived happily ever after)! Overall, all our dishes were beautifully presented and the flavours were fresh and vibrant. We will definitely be back!

Went to this place back in January 2024 so my review is of my experience then- management changed…read morein spring. When I went the place was really nicely decorated, great ambiance. The was incredible, outstanding service. Everything we ordered was delicious the sushi I've had in Calgary and priced very well. Huge menu! One of my favourite places to go!