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    Maki Maki

    3.4 (135 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Fresh fruit mango bubble tea
    Kristin K.

    Came here with the fam jam last week after a fun filled Whyte Ave shopping day. I have to say that we weren't as impressed as we had remembered. The roll prices seem to have all increased from our last visit but then again so had the cost of life. Our daughter gobbled up the green onion cake and spring rolls. We opted for maki rolls. The spicy tuna was decent and the grilled chicken teriyaki was a hit with the kiddo. The dragon eyes felt very heavy on the rice side. I was really craving sashimi but my dining partners were not... alas, next time. Big thumbs up for having fresh fruit bubble tea options. My kiddos know that I'm not a fan of ordering them the powdered fake fruit kind but fresh fruit mango is at least packed with vitamins!

    Surprise! It's actually not a tea bag.
    Siz L.

    Maki Maki had great reviews so decided to try it out. Big mistake. Our hostess/server greeted us right away but did she not want our business or doesn't believe their food was good?? Such a lackluster server & we needed to encourage her to promote their food. She, however, was really bubbly & engaging with the debit/credit machine to pay our bill. Miso soup: uneventful. At least it wasn't watered down. Lots of seaweed & tofu.. Salmon sashimi: $$$ for average sized slices but fresh. The sushi chef needs a course in presentation.. 2 uncut romaine leaves doesn't make a dish presentable. Rainbow roll: mushy sushi rice, skimpy fish covering rice roll and 3 slivers of avocado. Tempura: only one large platter of vegetables with 3 shrimp available on menu. Watch out...it's not tempura but a greasy thick batter. I had to peel all the batter off to find the shrimp, 1 yam slice, 1 carrot slice and then the exposed items were soaking in grease. It was like a game...what do you think this batter blob was. Was the server upset with my heaping pile of peeled off batter? Maki Maki is a Japanese - Vietnamese restaurant known for its sushi & service. Well, not today (Wed, Dec 3, 2020). It's very expensive for sub-standard food. Edo franchises are better even their tempura! 2s for a great glass of Coke with ice. Green tea tasted like it was a weak generic tea bag but it actually was steeped. Clean & nicely decorated restaurant (bleach smell when we walked in). $$$ Lots of better sushi restaurants

    Janet K.

    It's been at least 2 years since I've been here mostly because of covid. They've definitely done some renovations making this place a comfortable atmosphere to go out with friends or on a date! We had a great experience, the sushi was delicious and we had good service too. You do require a vaccination passport for those that need to know. They have an open area you can view as they prepare the sushi fresh to order. One of my friends had the sashimi which she said was excellent. Our table shared some vegetable tempura which was really nice, I love tempura! There's a very large menu so they probably have something for every sushi lover. This is definitely a hidden gem and I would recommend to anyone!

    Pho lunch special. Murky broth.
    Rocky P.

    Three stars is the most this place deserves. Overall the prices are good to excellent but the food quality is just not there. For sushi, that can be a little scary. I don't think I would ever get sashimi here. My first visit was with a large group at around 10pm on a Friday. We were the only party in the place on a Friday night. Remember that this is a restaurant with a lounge just off Whyte. That didn't bode well. It turns out this was the fanciest of my visits with the cooks including orchids on the plate for decoration. The table was full of tempura, rainbow rolls, spicy scallops rolls, Mexican rolls, etc. I was surprised to see some rolls around $5-8 per 6-8 piece rolls. Aside from what appeared to be a bullet hole in the glass partition and some mediocre ramen, the group was fairly pleased. The next visit I came for the dragon eye roll which is one of their regular specials. Gone were the orchids. It came out sliced in pieces of all different widths. There was no attempt at precision or uniformity which is unlike any sushi I have ever had. The rice was thick in some places, thin in others. Even supermarket sushi looks more professional. The roll was OK but not as good as the last visit. Probably would skip this in the future. On my most recent visit I tried the Vietnamese section of the menu. I had the pho lunch special that had every meat offering including tendon and tripe (my personal favourites). Having read another pho lover's review, I thought I was ready for the large serving size. I was not. The bowl was huge! Excessive, really. I enjoyed the pho at the start but found it didn't have the flavours required to maintain interest as the bowl went on. I found the broth a little murky. I would say it is worth trying if you like pho. It may be your perfect bowl even it is isn't mine. It would be tough to give a better rating. The menu has far too many items to allow them to be great in any one area. It's good enough. 'Nuff said.

    Katharina M.

    Maki Maki is probably my favourite sushi place in Edmonton. Everything that I've ever tried is always so fresh and I've never been disappointed. My personal favourites are the volcano rolls and the dynamite rolls, and believe me there are tons to choose from on the menu. The restaurant isn't super loud even if it's busy and the food always comes out really quick. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and can help with recommendations if you're not sure what to try. There is a parking lot at the back of the restaurant, so you need to know your license plate so it can be registered in the restaurant. This place also offers Vietnamese cuisine as well, I've personally never tried these dishes but I love that they have different choices for customers. I highly recommend Maki Maki, and I know I'll be back for my next sushi fix s

    Maki Combo C - Ebi, California, Red Dynamite, Dynamite, Salmon, Tuna, Capa.
    Laura T.

    I've driven by this place many times over the years and have always noticed how busy they are. Sunday evening just happened to be the day where it worked for my friend and I to meet up for supper and we're glad we did. We walked away very full from our selection of combo c and the daily special of dragon eyes roll. As a first time customer, I did feel a bit rushed from the first server to make a selection before actually forming some questions about the menu. It was probably how we ended up with so much food that two people could barely finish it all. We didn't realize how large the dragon eyes roll would be. The roll itself was twice the width of what a normal roll would be. I don't consider myself too novice of a chopstick user, but both of us ended up eating that roll with our hands. We couldn't figure out how to accomplish consuming it without it exploding on us due to the physical size of the roll. Also when the boat was dropped off with our combo c we were left guessing what was what. Between the two of us we had enough knowledge to deduct what each item was but in other sushi locations it's pretty common that they let you know what they are placing in front of you. Our waitress changed while we were there and that is probably a good thing as then we were checked on, offered more water and a refill on hot water for our tea. After all, we were there a considerable amount of time trying to devour all that was in front of us. We almost accomplished it too... Only one piece of dragon eyes left. I do have to mention that I was really glad I selected the restaurant side as I thought the booths were extremely comfortable to sit in and the decor was lovely to look at while waiting on my friend. If you do park in their parking lot, be sure to register at the till when you walk in. Apparently they've had problems recently with a lot of people parking in their lot that are not patrons, so this is their solution to manage that situation. However, I parked right in front of the restaurant and there's always plenty of other street parking options. Watch when you do park on the street though, as that area has a two hour limit.

    #208 Pho with a side of chili oil! Vietnamese iced coffee brewin and the latest news
    Lexci M.

    Maki Maki is one of my top favorite places for pho. I go at least once a week by myself or with a group of friends. The service is always flawless and quick and the servers are smiley and friendly and make sure your order is exactly how you prefer. GREAT SERVICE EVERY TIME!! I always order the #208 pho (a little bit of everything) The portion is ENORMOUS and only the most skilled pho eaters can finish it on the best of days. Massive amounts of fresh beef, tripe and tendon and a broth so savory I actually crave it for days afterwards . They don't make a ready made spicy broth, which I prefer, so I get a complimentary side of chili oil, which I highly recommend. As a starter, I often order Avocado rolls. Their massive hunks of perfectly ripened avocado rolled inside-out style with tempura flakes inside to give it some extra cripsy texture and make this dish a meal in itself. The Vietnamese iced coffee is served to be made at the table in it's own , which I prefer over being served coffee over ice, The price is very reasonable. You won't leave Maki Maki hungry.

    L-R: Ginza roll (soft shell crab with cucumber and fake crab); spicy salmon roll with tobiko
    Jenn C.

    This review is specifically for the Japanese portion of the menu. There is also a Vietnamese and Western menu (pho and hamburgers, anyone?). I am always wary of places that have more than one kind of cuisine on its menu, and this place was no exception. We love sashimi and maki. The maki was average (see photos), nothing that really blew my mind, and the rice was mushy and generally there was too much of it. The wasabi paste was hit or miss - we got some blobs that weren't spicy at all, and others that were super spicy. The deluxe sashimi was actually pretty good, and each type of fish came in a multiple of two, which is great when you're just two people! I also liked that they offer low-sodium Yamasa soy sauce in addition to the regular soy sauce (assuming they fill the two jars with different kinds). Overall, I'd come back again to sample other menu items, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    Jackie B.

    I wasn't sure what to expect coming here. We wanted pho and it was open till 2 am. When coming in we heard loud music from the bar next door. Then a loud crash of dishes and people clapping. The waitresses were so busy but very friendly and well dressed. The room was full with music and chatter. We sat down an ordered and as we were pouring our tea our spring rolls appeared them as we bit into them our pho joined. The food was served very fast. The steak pho soup i was impressed had so much steak in it and tasted good. Usually when ive ordered pho steak at other places theres only a small bit of steak on top. I really liked this place and the price was good. I have a new favourite pho place.:)

    Brittany K.

    Maki MAKI! After driving past this place all the time, I finally stopped in for the sushi dinner I had been craving lately. What a good decision! The rolls I ordered here mostly came with bits of tempura in them, which gave the maki a crunchy texture I wasn't used to, but liked a lot! The staff were friendly and I loved their kimonos! The authentic style of dress, plus all of the creative Japanese-style decorations really added to the atmosphere of the restaurant. My favourite thing was the tempura sauce. It was sweeter than most other tempura sauces I've tried, and it was amazing! I would go back just for that!

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    Food poisoning last night. Had avocado maki. Puked till 5 am from it. Also evil servers. Never eat here.

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    Get the tapioca dumplings and duck soup with salad. Vietnamese street food…read more I love this place. Lost my previous review as I deleted that profile 7 years ago. Anyways. This is one of my favourite vietnamese places for soup and appetizers. The rice and vermicelli dishes are mediocre in comparison so make sure to order what they specialize in. If I come with a big group I like to order as many appetizers as possible as it's similar to vietnamese street foods like crepes, tapioca dumplings and deep fried goodies. All of it is authentic and delicious. My must orders here are the duck salad and soup combo. It's what I come here for as no other place in edmonton has it on the menu that I know of. And it's pretty darn delicious. If I don't get that. The bun bo hue is loaded with so many meats that I never can finish it! I can't wait to go back to this locally owned business run by a family. Although service is not the greatest. They do provide whatever you need if you ask for it. They definitely won't bother you when you visit here. As most people just eat quick and leave. It's not one of those places you sit and chat and have drinks at. But for what they offer. It's affordable fast convenient and authentic. One of the best in edmonton!

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    We ordered lunch through Skip the dishes from here…read more I can't really comment on the restaurant or service. But the food was delicious! We ordered red curry with beef and rice and pad thai. Both were very good with the right amount of spice. I will definitely keep h to is place in my back pocket for a quick and delicious meal.

    Purchased a Groupon. Menu fairly extensive, although prices are a little steeper and the portion…read moresizes a tad smaller than the nearby Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown. Service is fast, but minimal. Nobody came to check on us at all during the duration of our meal. I had the beef satay soup, which, unfortunately, is only available in the regular size. I normally don't find the regular size filling enough to last me until the next meal. The soup was good though; not overly spicy with a nice peanut flavor to it. Not a fan of how lean the beef was though; I prefer some fattiness to my meat. My brother and mom both ordered a large bowl of pho and they felt the broth was watered down and bland. My mom felt the large size just meant more broth and did not feel full at the end of her meal. My mom also did not like how lean/tough the beef in her pho was either. For 2 large bowls of pho, a regular size bowl of satay, a small bowl of noodle only and a side order of spring rolls came out to just over $56. The Groupon is a good deal, but I don't know if I'd make this place one of my go-tos for Vietnamese food as there is definitely better out there. Free street parking available after 6pm if you come on non- event nights. Free wifi available.

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    Pleasantly surprised with the yummy food. Chicken satays are great. Modern decor. Haphazard…read moreservice. No parking except for paid meter parking. Staff won't allow happy hour specials at discounted price despite being in happy hour time frame. Hoang long is a modern clean space with bamboo accents and a newly renovated area. There is a large patio out front for summer. But it being closed off made the entrance kinda blending in. I was looking for the entrance and walked right by it. Trying to figure out how you get in is a slight challenge. As the door blends in so well and it appears it's just the patio. But that's the entrance. I visited quite early during happy hour at around 6pm. The place was entirely empty except for staff which was slightly disheartening. But I'm sure this place is bustling during the lunch hours. Wait staff were slow to greet me so I sat myself and grabbed my own menus. The menu Is vast. A huge range of thai and vietnamese foods. From soups, sandwiches, grilled meats and stews. Looking through the menu was overwhelming but at least there is something for everyone. We decided on trying the chicken satays with peanut sauce. These were a famous item popular during the taste of edmonton. They did not disappoint. They charred them so nicely I could hear the fire crackling in the dead of winter. But the best part was the peanut sauce. They don't provide this during the taste of edmonton. But it brings the dish to new heights. I would say...stick to the grilled meats here. They don't disappoint. I throughly enjoyed my bun bo hue. It was authentic and tasty. It made my list for top 5 in edmonton for sure. Portion was perfect and the ratio of meats and noodles were just right. Another great dish. My only vice was that it was happy hour...advertised from 3-7pm. But the staff would not allow discounted prices despite it only being 6pm. They had decent options like wine, beer or a customized cocktail for $4. The server states happy hour is over despite it clearly stating it is until 7pm on the menu. I point to the board and he says it's full price. Whatever. I don't like misrepresentation on menus. And discrepancys are misleading. For this I minused a star. Service was haphazard. I seated myself. Got my own condiments and even got my own drinks. I had to go to the counter to order my food and pay at the register. All the server did was put the food on my table and clean it up afterwards. The whole process downgraded the whole modern vibe to more of a cafeteria style establishment. I felt jipped tipping bc i basically served myself. So minus another star. Overall. The food was great. Slightly overpriced. But the atmosphere reflects the price in the heart of downtown. Service was okay but the whole happy hour misrepresentation was a huge turnoff. I won't ever be buying drinks here in the future. Bc hey...they don't follow the advertised prices on the menu. It's decent. I would revisit if I am in the area. But it definetly won't be a go to place that I would drive to if I was hungry.

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