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.

Delicious Bao Buns. Did not have a chance to try all other delicious looking foods but must say…read morepresentation looked amazing. Went somewhere else for Bao Buns because they had more reviews and wished I had not. Next time we will eat out entire meal here! Atmosphere great with some outdoor seating.

Came here for dinner due to unique menu selection (love at first 'sight' of the menu')…read more Nice ambience. Busy place. We got table right away. They came 3x and we were not ready to order. By the time we were ready, it took a while to find someone to take our order. The most wanted item is sold out, a fact that they told us upon ordering. Will be appreciated if we know ahead of time so we have more time to consider 'back up item'. There was a table beside us (came after us) who also discussed about ordering same sold-out items, and I was very tempted to tell them that it's sold out. But I figure it's not my place to say because the restaurant must have its own reason for NOT telling this upfront!!?????!! Ordered pork belly skewer , shiitake skewer, shrimp in spicy peanut sauce, and aburi salmon handroll, miso creme brulee. Best items are the shrimp with spicy peanut sauce, and miso creme brulee. Just wow!! For the rest: -If u have eaten shiitake before (at home for example) , u know nothing can go wrong with shiitake as it's already flavorful in its own (safe choice). -Pork belly has good flavor but kinda too fatty (it is a totally different style from the one I usually eat at other places). -Aburi salmon handroll doesnt taste like aburi at all. Just normal handroll basically. Nth special. It was my friend's birthday, we asked if they hv noodle (considering we were farrr from home) and they said it's only available during lunch (which is understandable), but then nth else was done to help celebrate this moment when they hear this fact (simple smile or simple 'happy birthday' could be a gift in its own). Overall, food-wise, we agree on best item and that this place is kinda meh (in terms of food selection and feels like very few 'flavor-worthed' ones).

We came to Hello Sunshine (as a group of 8) after a long day of hiking and driving and had the best…read moredinner of our trip! Our server, Rob, was incredibly attentive and friendly--plus he gave some great menu recommendations. The decor was beautiful, and we were seated in a circle around a fireplace. Alberta Beef Tataki, 5/5 -- Not a huge portion but we savored every bite. This was incredible. Maui Wowie Roll, 4/5 -- So delicious, but could've used more ahi tuna King Salmon Sashimi, 5/5 -- No notes, this was amazing Spicy King Salmon Press, 4/5 -- Loved the red miso flavor. Would've liked more salmon on top of the rice. Smoky Ginger Margarita, 4/5 -- Great tartness and not overly smoky. Great drink! If I'm ever back in Banff, there's no question we would return to Hello Sunshine!

Hellooo?? Why didn't we eat here sooner? This is def one of the highlights to such a surprisingly…read morefoodcentric adventure up north. The menu is quite extensive and there's options for everyone. Food portions are great and we loved most of what we ordered but my personal faves were the miso glazed beef ribs, yuzu slaw, and bao buns combo. You can cut the ribs up and stuff them into the buns and top it off with the slaw *chefs kiss*. The drinks were yum, I got the NA matcha colada which I think was the best option out of the spirit free offerings. For dessert we tried the mile high miso pie which was very indulgent and a bit too sweet for us but very interesting combo of flavors esp if you love savory over sweet. The interior is gorgeous and there's a karaoke room in the back for parties. Plenty of bathrooms which are private rooms, love. They even have their own merch out front lol. I'm a fan and def would return when I'm back in Banff.

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!

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!!

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.

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.

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!

Service was attentive ambience is lovely. (it's right above the BOUDHI wellness spa where we got a…read moremassage and heat treatments) and the food was excellent. Our second time here and will definitely be back.

Completely Gluten Free. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent food. One of the best Asian fusion…read morerestaurant in Canmore.

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!

For what's available in the area, Silver Dragon pleased our parents with tasty authentic Chinese…read morefood. It's more of a 4/5 star rating for me, but they get bumped up compared to the options nearby. They are set up for banquet / family-style eating with an extensive menu spanning many pages. Favorites were pan fried rice noodle with beef (乾炒牛河) and the tofu with assorted meat and seafood served in a clay pot (八珍豆腐堡). The squid was super chewy in that clay pot, but otherwise all the other meats we ordered were nicely cooked. I would skip the mapo tofu next time; the flavor depended more on the mala and less actual spicy, there was barely any meet in the dish, and the tofu chunks were small and irregular. But our parents were so happy to have Chinese food that we went twice in 3 days! The service was nice and efficient; they kept our waters full and spoke English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese. They are a short 10 minute walk from the main downtown area and have a free parking lot. If you're craving some Chinese food, be sure to swing by!

Came here with my family and there were 6 of us and a child. For lunch, we got the Chinese broccoli…read morewith oyster sauce, special fried rice, thick fried noodles with beef, salt and pepper squid, chicken and vegetables with black bean sauce, and medium hot and sour soup. First off, the spot has plenty of parking for restaurant goers only (90 min) and the staff was all really nice and efficient. For the food, as someone who has eaten a lot of Chinese food, I thought everything was delicious and authentic! I read on a previous saying the food wasn't oily at all and I'd have to agree with that. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're craving Chinese food! Perfect for a family style meal to share and the amount we got was perfect to keep a party of 6 adults content for lunch. - Okanagan pear cider: 10/10 I loved this! So light and refreshing - Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce: 7/10 solid dish - Salt and pepper squid: 10/10, great flavor! Would recommend for sure - Special fried rice: 6/10, on the bland side BUT pairs really well if you're getting protein only dishes I.e the salt and pepper squid we got! I'd prefer this over white rice - Fried thick noodles: 9/10 good flavor and good oil level! - Chicken with vegetables (and black bean sauce requested): 6.5/10 it was good but mixed reviews at our table - Hot and sour soup: 6/10, could have a little more flavor but was good enough for our craving! Overall, id definitely come back here for Chinese food if I'm ever in Banff again