Every year in late February I go out for dinner with a Beautiful Friend to celebrate our mutual…read morebirthdays, which fall just days apart. This year, my BF suggested Sam Wok, a regular go-to for her, as she has fallen in love with their Wor Won Ton Soup. We made a reservation, which proved unnecessary, but is never a bad idea. Sam Wok is located in and older motel/motor court located on Calgary Trail S at 67 ave, and is as unassuming a restaurant as you could ask for. I love places like this for their lack of pretension and for their potential to be a hidden gem. I like family run restaurants and cafes that exude character that has not been purchased from a restaurant supply warehouse. The restaurant itself is far from fancy, and any semblance of "decor" seems rather haphazard. It is small, but cozy, rough around the edges, but clean. There are booths along one wall, and several tables with comfortable chairs around the main area. The booths are comfortable and roomy, which is increasingly rare in a world where so many cafes seem to take their seating strategy from budget airlines. The menu is vast and the choices appealing, but we went with the Wor Won Ton soup and the House Special Chow Mein, to share. Tea had landed within moments of sitting down, and our food arrived in very good time. We had considered ordering a third dish, but ended up glad we did not, as both of these portions were large, and by the time we were done, had left us comfortably full and happy. The soup was loaded with goodness, the Won Tons large and home made. There were also plump, juicy shrimp and delicious BBQ pork along with everything else you would expect. All the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The Chow Mein was also excellent, incorporating many of the same ingredients, on a bed of perfectly cooked noodles and ample delicious sauce. We were there for the long haul, as we wanted to catch up and chat, and we went through 3 pots of tea in the 2 hours we spent. We never felt rushed, and we were not the only table doing this. We were, however the only table of diners not of Asian extraction. This is always a good sign to me. If you want great Chinese food (or any other) go where folks of that culture go. When we finally settled up, our total bill was $27, less tip. Great food, Great value, nice people cooking and serving. These folks are proud of their food, and with good reason. If you are a fan of great Chinese food, and not afraid of a low rent location, you need to eat here. I will definitely be back.

Best Shanghai noodles in Edmonton. Don't let the modest atmosphere deter you. Delicious wonton…read moresoup. Better with thin noodles. Great Gai lan.The food is simply great. It won't arrive in any particular order. It will come fresh as they make it. It's all delicious. Just enjoy it. Eat here.

The food is the best we've had since being in Syony Plains this weekend. The staff was friendly,…read morefood was tasty and fresh. We will surely visit again whenever we come here

Not a fan, to each their own. Menu is absure. Normal pizza would be great. My thoughts,…read moreexpensive, really not tastey, would not recommend or re-visit

It is a huge debate online where is the best place in Sherwood park for Chinese food but the China…read morekitchen is usually one of the ones named the most. Ordered the dinner for two for lunch. Went with the peaches and cream shrimp, chow mein special, 2 spring rolls, and sweet and sour chicken balls. Location is plain nothing special but very friendly staff. The chicken balls were huge with great portion of chicken over breading. We were totally happy with that. The shrimp were also very good. Unfortunately, the chow mein was rock hard with the sauce just poured on the top and warm vegetables. We ate the veggies off the top but the noodles were inedible. Very disappointing.

The China Kitchen is a small restaurant that mainly caters to the take-out market. We ordered the…read moreKung Pao Chicken and a large steamed rice and sat at one of the small tables. We were impressed with the quantity compared to the small portions you receive from a lot of Edmonton and area restaurants these days. Owners were very friendly and pleasant. Will definitely be back.

Free 2 hour angle parking is available by the front doors (east side of the building). The waiter…read morereminded us Not to back into the angle parking as people have gotten tickets for that. I can see this being Very busy if Rogers event center had an event. Place was 20% full Monday at 6PM. The decor is very unique and lovely. We tried the buffet which is on daily. The server brings over wonton soup to start before you head to the buffet. It was great. Overall the buffet was fine. Very fresh and hot but also pretty normal. Nothing stood out as spectacular. The shrimp was very well cooked. The green onion cakes as well were great. The spring rolls were very empty of filling. The chicken dumplings were great. Fried rice and noodles were fine. Lots of breaded meats or well sauced meats. You get a very fresh donut at the end - which was very tasty. Overall a good Chinese food buffet.

There are legendary restaurants in Edmonton and then there's The Lingnan. Open since 1947 (that's…read more78 years!!!) you would be hard pressed to find an Edmontonian that doesn't have some sort of relationship with this famed Chinese restaurant, its food, or the family who runs it. Speaking of the Quons, they have become celebrities in their own right especially after their family was featured in a season of the TV series The Family Restaurant in 2009 followed by The Quon Dynasty in 2011. The matriarch of the family, Amy Quon, is well known for her warm and friendly demeanor and the way that she takes time to visit with guests. The Lingnan was the first Chinese restaurant in Edmonton and most people would likely tell you that it remains the best. VUE Weekly named The Lingnan the #1 Best Chinese 2018. The Edmonton Journal has voted them Best/Favourite Chinese Restaurant 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. And EDify Magazine awarded them the Best Chinese Restaurant 2023 title. The list of accolades is long and with good reason. I have personally eaten at The Lingnan many times over the years and I have always appreciated their quality and consistency. I decided to pay them a visit on a recent Sunday evening to revisit this Chinese institution. Located in Central McDougall right behind Rogers Place, the restaurant's tall vertical signage and red and yellow paint cannot be mistaken. They've also got a really cool mural painted on the side of the building. The interior is impressive, expansive, and ornate. Entering the restaurant you'll first be greeted by a life-size bronze statue of a Chinese warrior. Next you'll marvel at their large (and very clean!) aquarium stocked with giant goldfish. The space will take your breath away and there is certainly no where else like it in the city. Every inch is beautifully decorated and the colours of red and gold create the palette. Intricate Chinese lanterns hang from the ceiling. The tiling, the art, and the gilded accents stretch as far as the eye can see. There are at least three different dining rooms and many of these areas can be sectioned off to create even more spaces. Each table is covered with a white table cloth and servers in traditional Chinese clothing hurry about the room. A reservation is highly recommended because even on a Sunday night every single table was occupied and there was a lineup of people waiting to be seated. The Lingnan's patrons are loyal, many of them having spent their entire lives eating meals at the restaurant. A feast for the eyes, simply dining at The Lingnan is an experience in itself. Once seated and settled it was difficult to ignore the flurry of activity all around. Happy customers enjoying their meals, the aroma of delicious plates of food passing by, and the gorgeous jade-coloured ceiling with a dragon in the center of it. Looking for a beverage to match the atmosphere, a warm cup of Chinese Jasmine Tea would've been a wonderful choice. However, I ventured to the cocktail menu for something a bit more special. The China Moon (Soho Lychee, Hipnotiq, Blue Curacao, pineapple - $10.00) caught my attention. A beautiful green-hued beverage to match the ceiling overhead! I appreciated the list of custom cocktails, created to suit the restaurant. Seemingly a modern addition, these drinks elevate the dining experience by complimenting the food and overall ambiance. I loved this sweet, easy-drinking beverage and the flavours of lychee and pineapple were a delight. It's very chic to be sitting with a China Moon in hand. Like any good Chinese restaurant, take-out is a major component of the business. However, another more recent update has been the addition of a buffet. For the exceedingly reasonable price of $31 (every day of the week) you can feast upon some of The Lingnan's most popular dishes. I have enjoyed the buffet on several occasions in the past but on this particular visit I was interested in sampling some of the restaurants more upscale and unique dishes. But first let's take a moment for the Dry Spicy Chicken. An entire blog could be written about this dish alone. In fact, this chicken used to have its own restaurant. A true staple Edmontonian dish and affectionately nicknamed "crack chicken," we all mourn the loss of Chicken for Lunch. Operating out of the Rice Howard Place food court (lunchtime on weekdays only) and run by Amy Quon herself, this place used to attract immense lineups. Why? I mean, they did sell a variety of items but everyone was there for the addictive Hot and Dry chicken. Amy always treated everyone like they were someone special and she still does. With Chicken for Lunch gone, all is not lost because this famous chicken is still on the menu at The Lingnan! Available in both appetizer and entree sizes, I could not imagine visiting the restaurant without ordering it. On this visit I went for the Appetizer Dry Spicy Chicken ("Amy's Chicken." Breast meat strips lightly battered and stir fried with our home made chili oil

My husband and I have been coming to this restaurant for a really long time and it is simply good…read morefood and good value. Not the greatest area of town, although they have been gentrifying the area so it is much more pleasant than it used to be. Singapore fried rice noodles are our favorite. When we are hungry and arent looking for any ambiance, we come here.

Oh my goodness, this is like the Edmonton Chinese food hidden gem! You absolutely must try it…read more While the restaurant itself is a classic Chinese eatery with a grassy floor and everywhere, the food is simply unforgettable. If you're unfamiliar with authentic Southern Chinese cuisine from Guangdong, Shenzhen or Hong Kong, this is the place to experience it. For just $24, they serve you a feast with incredibly generous portions. Two of us couldn't even finish our order of about 5-6 dishes. We only spent $85 including tips. The service was like "real western Chinese restaurant service" - no service, which is neither good nor bad. Just thought I'd mention it. Haha

Tasty Chinese food. Amazing lunch specials. Yummy Chinese set meals. Good service…read more I've been coming to wokkery since I was a kid. It's a family owned place that has been on the edge of chinatown for years. The location is great since it borders chinatown, so it doesn't have all that congestion and people around. Lots of free parking available. And walkable from the Royal Alexandra hospital. I typically come here with family for set meals. They definitely don't disappoint. For the price, you get large portions and delicious authentic Chinese food with no frills. No added tack on prices for a instagram worthy wall. Just delicious Chinese food. I really love the peaches and cream shrimps and their authentic hot pots. But everything I had here is exceptionally delicious. There's a hotpot mushroom dish here that's delicious. I decided on a whim to come here for lunch and I was blown away by the lunch menu. It's basically their regular menu for $12-15!!!! It's such a fabulous deal, I'm gonna have to be a regular now. I ordered my go to beef and greens chowmein which was crispy authentic and fresh. I was happy to see there was a large portion of meat and greens which is much more generous than other places I've eaten at!!! I was so satisfied I didn't even finish half of my meal bc it was so much food. Glad to have leftover supper for later. This might be my go to place for a quick lunch in dt. Honestly service was fabulous. I ordered my food and had it hot and fresh within 10 min. And was out within 30 min. Pretty awesome that they can do this for the lunch time rush. Highly recommended. If you like affordable authentic food without thr frills! Try it out!

Great Chinese seafood banquet. Even my elderly Chinese aunties said it was good! It's a small…read moreplace so get there early.

P&L used to be my go-to Chinese restaurant for delivery. They offer generous portions of decent…read moreChinese food at affordable prices. Personal favourites include chicken with cashew and spicy fish (not found on the menu anymore). I stopped ordering from here after multiple orders of funny tasting veggies so I'd give them 6.8/10.

It's a restuarant located in Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Edmonton. Went for a late lunch. Saw an…read moread in the chinese newspaper for a combo meal for 4. There is also a lunch buffet option but we didn't try it out. Service and ambiance - 3/5. It wasn't busy so they were not paying much attention. Once you are able to flag them down, they do provide services relatively quickly Cleanliness - 2/5. Typical, some dirty dishes. The server saw but didn't do anything and wanted to put soup in it. We quickly grabbed a new set where multiple sets were ready for distribution when neccessary. As Asians, we generally wash all of our bowls and utensils prior using as our practice with hot water or tea (depending on what you ask for). Food - 4/5. The chicken casserole was flavourful, just a lot of bones. The beef was very soft and tender. The sweet and sour pork chops had a thick tangy sauce but good that it had a light batter around the meat, which kept the meat moist. The chicken is the typical dish you can get at most Chinese restaurants. It was interesting that it actually sat in a soy sauce base. The ginger sauce is missing the typical green onions. However, it was seasoned quite well. I didn't take a picture of dessert though. It was red bean with glutinous rice sweet soup. I actually quite enjoyed it. Overall: 3.5/5. It's an ok place to try if you are in the area. It's has free parking. Just be vigilent with the bowls and utensils.

I had lunch at your restaurant with my aunties and uncle this afternoon. As I was leaving, I was…read morecarrying our leftover boxes, and when I stepped out the door with my snow boots on, I slipped on the icy ground right outside the entrance. Given the winter road conditions, your staff should ensure the walkway in front of the restaurant is properly maintained and not slippery. I'm grateful that it didn't happen to my elderly uncle and aunties, but it could have been much worse for me or any other customer. My lower back is sore now because of the fall. Please make sure to put sand, gravel, or ice melt outside to prevent incidents like this from happening again.

We just finished eating at Amazing Wok. Wow... the best food and service. We loved how friendly…read morethe service staff were, and even customers were all friendly and talked to us at our table. This place is a must! Thank you for the amazing food and evening!