We were hiking and site seeing late in the day and didn't get back to Banff until 8:30pm. This…read moreplace closes at 9pm so we called to see if we could still get in. They indicated as long as we were seated and ordered before 8:45pm, we would be ok so we headed up to the Silver Dragon. We ordered dumplings, fried rice, and an egg roll. The food came out quickly. There were two other tables finishing up so we didn't feel too rushed, although staff was clearly cleaning up to get ready to go home. We loved the rice and the dumplings were excellent. I wasn't as big a fan of the egg roll (loved the inside but didn't like the batter outside as much) but I liked the sauce that came with it. Portions were generous. The place was cutely decorated. Parking was easy but I could see parking being a bit of an issue on a really busy day. We were so grateful they could accommodate us so late. Hiking made us hungry!

Ambiance: 3/5 stars, your typical Chinese restaurant vibe. Nothing special that stands out…read more Service: 5/5 stars, our waiter (I believe his name was Sam) was very personable and funny. While the food did take a while to prepare (we did have a party of 8 and the dishes were cooked to all come out at once), Sam did come and check in with us. My family and I spoke Cantonese with him and he made turned our experience waiting into an entertaining banter session. Food: 4/5 stars. Coming from Southern California and eating tons of Chinese/Cantonese dishes growing up, Silver Dragon's food is solid on the authentic end. They do have some dishes that cater to more western tastes, based on what we saw on the menu, but if you're looking for authentic Chinese food in Banff this place surprisingly fulfilled that craving! Only miss is if you're looking for authentic Cantonese soups you sadly will not find that here. - Sweet and sour pork aka kingdom pork: crowd favorite, sauce was sweet and tangy, pork was not overcooked - Yangzhou fried rice: least favorite of all dishes, no wok hei, would not recommend or reorder - Guangzhou chow mein: okay, noodles were crispy but nothing special - Mapo tofu: in my opinion good amount of mala flavor, could use a bit more bean curd but otherwise delicious, one of the night's favorite dishes - Baby bok choy: great garlic flavor, classic dish - Tofu seafood clay pot: nothing bad to say, seafood was cooked well - Preserved vegetable steamed pork patties: perfectly cooked pork, juicy and flavorful! Glad that they had this dish available on the menu :) Overall if I happen to come back to Banff 100 percent would come back with my family. My family and I had great time both eating the food and interacting with staff!

Excellent tofu vegetable sotanghon soup! Hit the spot…read more Definitely will be returning. Looking to explore their tom yum

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.

The food is ok, would give it 3 stars. However, this one star review is not for food, but an…read moreinfection control issue. We came for dinner, and we were seated by the door. I was seated where I am facing towards the kitchen. From there, I could see what the waitress is doing. So, as soon as we enter the restaurant, I already noticed the waitress wearing gloves (blue latex kind). I could tell that she has been wearing it for a while. (I work in the healthcare field and see people don gloves on a daily basis). The waitress is busy, since she was by herself, going from table to table, from kitchen to tables, serving them food, giving them plates, silverware, napkins, getting their payments, touching everything from door handles to pitchers to fill glasses with water, to cleaning the tables with rags - all while wearing the same pair of gloves. That is a serious infection control issue, especially because she is touching the plates containing the food which the customers eat. I hope she will practice glove and hand hygiene, since a lot of people come here.

Awesome local spot! Definitely check it out if you want Chinese food in the area! We didn't expect…read moremuch coming to a local Chinese restaurant in the beautiful town of Canmore. We eat a lot of Chinese food coming from NYC and NJ area. And honestly thought most of the items we had were pretty good. We had the pre-set menu for 6 people. And holy, the portion they gave us can feed at least 10! The flavor was still more westernized to my liking but nonetheless good. I wasn't a fan of thier fried chicken ball which tasted a bit odd. It was a piece of chicken that tasted bland that was coated in a thick layer of starch then deep fried. Not good. What was really good was the chicken fried rice, the beef noodles and the beef with vegetables. Way better than some of the Chinese take out places I'm used to in USA. The spring rolls and the fried shrimps were decent too but could use better dipping sauce on the side. The service was very friendly! The two waitresses were just lovely! Overall this is a great spot! I definitely recommend this place and would love to visit again if in the area again!!

A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. We are in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we're at…read moreShoku Izakaya for a proper lunch sesh with the boys. Lets get to the food shall we * Karaage - Texture is on point. Crisp is nice and light. Lemon compliments the chicken pieces. 8.7/10   * Takoyaki - The temperature is super correct. It has to be below molten lava levels. The flavors are good to go. 9/10   * Shoyu Ramen (Ramen of the Day) - let's get the egg out of the way. Its a little overdone. But the whole this is really good. Noodles are bouncy, pork is tender and the broth is on point. 8.6/10 The setting is very nice. Service is on point and I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever in Banff, Canada. Let me know in the comments below. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading my review. I love you Mwah!

I was excited to try Shoku Izakaya after a waitress recommended this spot to us from when we were…read moredining at Sky Bistro the day prior. The place was pretty busy when we arrived for dinner. Things we tried: - Agedashi Tofu: fried tofu with a warm dashi. It was light and the dashi had nice flavor. (3.5/5 stars) - Karaage Chicken: the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. (3.5/5 stars) - Edamame: the edamame arrived at the end of our meal which was odd. It was also not cooked well and tasted like it could have been frozen and then warmed up. Disappointing. (1/5 stars) - Shoku Roll: the roll was pretty good with the salmon on top and negitoro inside. I wish they used less of the sauce and mayo on top or put it on the side instead, because it was a lot and was overpowering the fish. (4/5 stars) - Salmon Oyako Bowl: I liked the raw salmon and salmon roe part, however the cooked salmon was overcooked. The bowl also lacked flavor and required soy sauce, though I wish there was a different sauce to add to it. (4/5 stars) Overall for the food, it's okay. I'm from California so we have better food so I'm trying not to be too critical knowing it's in Banff. It's nice to have an izakaya spot in downtown Banff though. Service: mixed. The waiter was nice, however they seemed under-staffed. He had too many tables so service was slow and we struggled with flagging him down when we needed a refill or the check.

. Food 4/5 **** Service 5/5 *****, fast…read more@& courteous Ambiance 3.5/5 *** Great find! We visited Canmore from the San Francisco Bay Area. At first we were skeptical about this restaurant. But we were pleasantly surprised by these awesome dishes: * Mu Shu Beef (5/5 stars) - The flour pancakes were delicate yet strong enough to hold the meat and vegetable mixture. It was the best mu shu dish I've ever tried! * Sweet Sour Pork (5/5 stars) - This classic dish was made well. The pork was tender, had a crispy coating and just the right amount of sweet sour sauce. The sauce had the right consistency, not too thick. You won't be disappointed. * Combination Chow Mein Hong Kong Style (5/5 stars) - Excellent dish. The noodles held their delicate crispy texture! * Salt & Pepper Fish (5/5 stars) - Delicious! * Szechuan Beef (3/5) - The green & red bell peppers looked nice, but there was too much vegetables compared to the beef. I recommend you try this restaurant. Happy San Francisco Tourist

Fast service, and good food quality! Came in for a lunch with my mum and partner. The food was…read moregreat, and fresh! Good pricing and enough portion per serving definitely coming back again soon.

Well considering the area, I'm glad that it was an option, but it wasn't a great option. I ended up…read moregetting one of the combos, sweet and sour pork. For the most part. It was very bland. The best thing about it was the rice. It's in a shopping mall area with a food court. If you're looking to spend less on a mule when you're in the area, I think you should check it out.

Far better than expected! Located in a food court within a small mall. We were camping outside…read moretown and came back from a day at Lake Louise and didn't feel like cooking. The food was flavorful, portions generous, and best of all, cooked to order! If you are in a hurry or looking for something on the go, this the place. Added bonus: The owner was very friendly and courteous .

Insanely good ramen!!! Cute little local Restaurant on…read moresecond floor! Right - tonkatsu Left = aarashi signature dish! They both had crunch garlic and it was life changing

Delicious ramen. Fast, friendly service. Restaurant is on the small side so expect a wait. I am…read moregluten intolerant and was able to eat the miso ramen with rice noodles. My husband enjoyed the seafood ramen! Highly recommend!

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!

Great service and cozy interior…read more Food wise it's just your average Asian food but made "upscale". Maybe it's cause I am Asian but I've definitely had better and cheaper versions of most of these dishes. Galbi was the most disappointing especially for the price. Cocktails all hit!

We ordered drunken noodle and pineapple fried rice to end our hiking day and needless to say, it's…read moredebatable. The drunken noodle had some flavor, with tons of garlic mixed somewhere in there but honestly, I just wish they added more effort into their food and actually taste like Thai as opposed to just throwing in ingredients in there and calling it a dish. Don't even get me started with their pineapple fried rice. It's a big blob of yellow rice. No flavor, no colors, rice tastes old as heck. It was an absolute waste of money. We bought soup from somewhere else and thought it might try to make up for it, but no. The rice was horrible. I would highly recommend to NOT get it. Pls save your $ and go somewhere else and try something new.

A bit of a hole in the wall but the food was excellent for the price. Portions were decent-sized…read moreand the group was able to share a lot of the food with each other. Not sure if people are expecting a gourmet experience (esp. given the ambiance and prices), but it was the perfect, steamy, post-hike meal.

Came here for a quick bite after a long day of exploring Banff National Park. The location is super…read moreconvenient--right in the heart of downtown Banff and close to everything. You'll need to walk downstairs to get in. It's an order-at-the-counter spot, and they bring the food to your table. They offer a variety of noodle dishes ranging from Thai and Japanese to Malaysian. I ordered the Thai tom yum noodle soup, and my husband got the beef soup. If you're looking for authentic Thai tom yum, this isn't it--it's more like tom yum broth with noodles added, which is different from traditional tom yum noodle soup. That said, it was still good enough for me. My husband thought the beef soup was just okay. The staff was nice and friendly. Overall, it's a solid and convenient stop, but not a must-visit for me.

We were hungry and in a hurry when we saw this basement located Chopstix restaurant in downtown…read moreBanff, Canada.. Very friendly, very cozy, and food came out almost immediately since it was a late lunch time. Service was spot on. They have a good choice of food. Not the usual big serving, it was enough for one person and I like that it was not very salty and just enough seasoning/spice. The Ube croquetas was a good surprise, the Ube itself was almost tasteless but combined with the breaded coating made it hard to put down. The takoyaki was pleasantly good, came out immediately after it was cooked. I recommend that as well. A very good place to enjoy warm soup and what looked like a family owned business. Check them out!