they force a tip and ladies older ones there had some attitude as well when I asked about the tip…read more(December 20th) like seriously provide better service if I'm gonna pay that much !!!

Tried it. Cold food, subpar service, everything pre-made. Extra charge for tea, no complimentary…read moretea. I threw up a couple hours after eating here. Flies were buzzing around. Also weird duct tape in bathroom.

I came here with my family after some appointments and we each got a delicious plate of food. My…read moretoddler rather enjoyed the noodles and carrots and meat, along with the juice box, while we adults liked our plates as well. There was ample parking and the kid liked watching the staff cook. I have long enjoyed Oodle Noodle and this location is no exception. Clean and bright, there is limited seating but it seemed ample for the space.

I'm slowly making my way around Edmonton trying all of the Oodle Noodle loctions and I think this…read moremight be my new favourite. While the menus are the same at all locations, for some reason, my usual vegan kung pao with tofu tasted especially good from this location. It had the perfect amount of sauce and actually had some real kick to it when I asked for to be spicy. The staff I interacted with were both very friendly and while I took my food to go, the restaurant itself is spacious and clean.

Kazakh Ramen has become a favourite spot for me when it comes to ramen dishes…read more Service is always very welcoming and fast at this place, which is always nice!! I'm a regular with the tonkotsu ramen bowl, served with pork, ramen, delicious broth, and egg, to name a few. Their shrimp tempura is always tasty. Ambiance is relaxing and it's very enjoyable to eat the ramen bowl.

It is no secret that ramen has exploded in Edmonton and what was once an elusive cuisine is now…read moreentirely common. It's wonderful to have so many options available and one of those is Kazoku Ramen in the west end area of Glenwood. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list named this restaurant as one of their Favourite Date Night spots and I was very excited to find out how they compare to the other big ramen shops in town. Visiting on a Monday evening, the restaurant was busy and bustling, indicative of it's popularity. Almost every table remained occupied for the duration of my visit. The location isn't exactly the greatest part of the city, however you'll find them in a strip mall directly next door to perennial favourite Bucas & Pastas (have you had the pasticcio??). Kazoku is immediately recognizable by their red awning and this theming remained excellent on the inside. Stepping through the door the aroma of broth tantalized my senses and I couldn't wait to taste the food. My eye was drawn to the incredible mural on the wall, which I absolutely loved!! It's of a city skyline with an adorable cartoonish Godzilla eating a naruto (a type of fish cake). The artwork is striking and looks amazing with the red lanterns hanging throughout the restaurant and dark wooden beams. They've done a wonderful job of creating an amazing atmosphere that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a strip mall! Kazoku means family in Japanese and this family business strives to only serve food that they would serve to their own family. The focus is on authentic ramen made with the freshest ingredients, creating delicious melodies of tastes and colours. Our server was prompt and efficient but I did find her to be quite curt and uninterested in answering many questions or offering recommendations. I was happy to order a Japanese Cream Soda (Melon flavour soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - $6.50) to drink, a beverage that I've seen on Japanese menus before and was happy to find here. The colour alone is a lot of fun and we enjoyed slurping on the deep green liquid. The soda tasted sort of citrusy to me and not as much like melon. But when you get the ice cream in the mix it's all very sweet and joyful. (An ideal treat for kids.) Next, we grabbed an order of Edamame (Soy beans sprinkled with coarse sea salt - $4.50) because you can't go wrong with some tasty beans. Bright green, well-cooked, and nicely salted. We happily popped these into our mouths and enjoyed the tender beans within. Edamame always feels like snacking, except in a healthy way. The menu features several types of appetizers and tempura but I zeroed in on the Takoyaki (Fried wheat balls with octopus in the center topped with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, nori, bonito - $13.00), a favourite of mine. Complete with dancing bonito on top, these takoyaki balls appeared to be entirely legit. I am certain that the restaurant is using a specialized takoyaki pan, which is what creates their perfectly spherical shape. Biting into the golden-crispy balls, these were almost identical to what I'd experienced on the streets of Osaka. Crisp on the outside but very soft on the inside with a piece of tender octopus hidden within. The sauces on top added a lot of flavour as did the shaved bonito. These were really good and one of the highlights of the meal for me. Ramen, of course, is Kazoku's specialty and with twelve types on the menu they've got a ramen for everyone. Heavy to lighter broths are offered and the menu does a good job of describing the type of broth to expect in each. I couldn't help but notice some stark similarities between the ramen at Kazoku and the ramen offered at Japanese ramen chain Santouka (my favourite ramen of all-time), including the appearance of shio ramen (my favourite!). They also have a chili goma which I usually love, full of spicy chili oil. However, for my first visit I felt that I should experience the Kazoku (Char siu, full soft-boiled egg, nori, bamboo shoots, corn, black fungus, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, green onion, naruto - $18.50), the restaurant's namesake bowl. Unexpectedly, the server asked if we wanted pork belly or shoulder for our char siu and I have never encountered this option before. Looking for some guidance on which to choose, the server offered little (none) information on the difference between the two. We chose pork belly as that seemed to be the cut of char siu that we were more familiar with. Made with a lighter pork broth, the depth of flavour was alright but I did find myself longing for something a bit more robust. I wasn't all that impressed with the char siu overall. As a BBQ pork, I found the slices incredibly thin (they should be quite thick!) and completely lacking in caramelized BBQ char. The meat was underdone and full of wet, uncooked fat. The noodles were great; nice and loose and tender. The ajitama (egg) was nicely prepared with an ideal jammy yolk, although a bit more marinaded seasoning would have been

I ended up doing delivery from here last week when the usual place I order from was closed. They…read moredid not have a spicy beef pho but for an extra $1.50 I was able to order a side of chili oil for my dining companion. For me, I ordered chicken vermicelli, which came with two spring rolls. I requested vegetarian ones. They were large and crispy. The chicken was flavourful, plentiful, and just slightly spicy. I had the regular sized portion, which was ample. There is a smaller portion for $3 less. The food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely order from here again.

Have been here a few times and dont have a bad word to say. The menu is extensive. The place is…read morewell kept. The items that I have had were all good. The staff have all been friendly and helpful. This is a great place for a nice lunch or supper.

I went to this place today and tried a few dishes with my friend: crispy tofu, tomato beef noodles,…read morepork intestines, beef noodles, etc. The food was delicious, well-made, and the only thing was my beef noodle, which I didn't take a picture of, was not salty enough. The service was very generous and kind. The overall environment is very traditional Hong Kong Chinese. And, it was not pricey at all! Six dishes in total costed me 65 dollars plus tax and tips. Recommended!

This is the second time I visited the restaurant. I have reviewed this place during my first visit…read moreand I decided to leave a second review. I ordered the Curry Beef Brisket Noodle again during my second visit because the dish left a great impression on me during my first visit. The Curry Beef Brisket Noodle is a must-try and I definitely recommend this if you are visiting this restaurant. During my first visit, I did not have the chance to try their satay skewer and I decided to order a chicken satay skewer to try. The chicken satay was good. The meat was tender and nice, and not too burnt or tough unlike some of the satay that i tried. It came with a satay dipping sauce, but the sauce was not as good as I thought. Perhaps it did not contain peanuts due to possible allergy concerns so the sauce was not as fragrant as I expected satay sauce to be. But still it was good, and the skewer wasn't too expensive as well. Great restaurant and definitely one of the hidden gems in Edmonton.

Food was hot and super tasty. Service was exceptional. Very fair prices. Not a fancy place but this…read moreplace is substance over style.

Good rice, fresh broccoli, beef slimy, lemon chicken deep fried something that was tasteless…read more chicken balls OK, good service, restaurant clean.

Great vibe. $5 highball on Sundays. Jake is one of the friendliest bartenders in the city. The…read moreambiance and low lights with Neon works very well. The DJ keep the mood going. Will definitely be back.

Place was 90% full Friday at midnight. We left at 1AM and still 60% full…read more 2 single stall bathrooms. Great decor. We were seated at the bar. Place was not rowdy at all. Music was pretty loud. Honestly, I was a little toasted by now so I am hesitant to give ratings. We tried: Baijiu barbie: 8/10 Strawberry Yum Yum: 7.5/10 Pisco Sour: 9/10 boyfriend thought it was better than at the Alchemy (smoother). Ha Long Bae: 9/10. Boyfriend loved it and gives it a 10/10. Drunken Dumplings: too spicy for me but boyfriend loved them. 7/10 for me. Very small portion, just a small bowl with 6 dumplings in it.

This was really good food. We ordered three different appetizers, but they did not provide us with…read moreplates to share initially or utensils. The food was good.

Great place to watch the hockey game, great specials every day and great food! Just around the…read morecorner from the arena.

Really delicious food and generous portions! Ordered delivery through Skip. We were very impressed…read morewith how well prepared our meal was. This is definitely going to be our new go-to Indian restaurant. The vegetable samosas were huge and the dough flaky. Came with two different sauces plus a delicious side if Chana Masala. Was a meal in itself. Also had Daal Makhani...yum! Love that we were given a spice level preference to all of the dishes we ordered. Came with an order of free Saffron rice which was also very fluffy and flavourful. The naan bread came in it's own sealed bag. Delicious, well prepared and packaged food. Wonderful experience and looking forward to trying more dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Great food !! Love the butter chicken, so creamy and a kick to it!! The Mann is amazing!! Service…read morewas very nice, we always get the same gentleman

Grain of Rice use to have a whole thing on the website about how their prices are higher because…read morethey pay a living wage and do not except tips. Fair enough. Well now their prices are still higher than any other Pho restaurant, the servings are smaller without all the different types of meat you get at other restaurants and they expect tips. If I am paying $21 for a bowl of Pho I expect it to be loaded with meat and noodles and fill me up. Paying $25 ish for a bowl of Pho is crazy unless it is the most amazing thing ever, which it was not. The pho was good but needed the different types of meat other than steak. No meat balls or any other options unless you add them and then you are looking at a $30 bowl of pho. I will be sticking to pho hoan pasteur. They either need to get rid of tips again or lower the prices to a normal Pho restaurant price. Can't have both.

I have been to this location multiple times and every single time I'm amazed at how delicious the…read morefood is!! You can see that heart and soul are put into the creation of these dishes!!! 100% worse the cost!