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    Bun, spring rolls, papaya salad, and bahn mi
    Jennifer R.

    This is a cute place to grab drinks and have a little bite. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Everything we tried was great- you can't go wrong.

    Soup "what the kitchen is having"
    Samuel H.

    This place is hands down one of the undisputed gems of Calgary! Maybe you've heard of this place by word of mouth, on the internet, or just happened to wonder what that red lantern in the window actually is. This speak easy has to be one of the truest hidden gems of Calgary. The owner and his wife are incredibly nice. The chef is their mother, so this is as authentic as you can get. The food is out of this world. Truly this place is not rated highly enough. It's a little hard to find and there is no sign. All I'll say is look for the open sign, go down the stairs and through the door on the right. The rest is up to you. Just go here, do yourself a favor and go order food from this amazing place, enjoy the ambiance, and challenge the bartender to make you something good. Order drinks off menu, it's worth it. They are truly artists. Also all the food is amazing. Just everything is full of flavor.

    Pork belly skewers
    Leslie P.

    Exclusive vibes and ambiance. Local gem. We went Saturday at 10pm and our server was fantastic! Food tasted authentic & homey. Plates are small, so prepare to order multiple. Hidden away but worth the find! Favorite menu item: Chicken Curry Least favorite: Crispy Crepes

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    Emily L.

    I saw this posted on instagram on curiosity calgary. I followed them to see the spots I should not miss on my trip to calgary. I love speakeasies and this was right up my alley. I am Vietnamese myself and I will say this is the first of its kind that I know of. I was able to get a last minute reservation for a Saturday. The place is truly a speak easy and easy to find thanks to other yelpers. I got literally everything on the menu. Everything here is sooooo cute. They nailed it! The decor was everything to me. The ao dais, the calendar, coconut milk and more! So much detail in such a small space. The drinks were super unique! I tried the : one month, a cognac based drink, and the cinnamon is almost silentg Pandan pain killer - not much pandan which I was sad Trader Vic Mai Tai - Delicious Banana Old Fashioned - Unique old fashion drink. I was not a fan. Cuong Thi - I honestly didn't even know this was the word for zombie hahah. This drink was delicious! Strong and very unique in flavor Diem Huyet - Prob the best drink I tried. Definitely strong. Con Chim - Another delicious drink. I am a ducker for lychee. That's all you need to know Penicillin Fizz - my bf got this one. He loves johnnie walker. This was a nice off setting drink Passionfruit Paloma - They did a really good job with this drink! Not your average paloma. BETTER. I even got some banh tom, canh ga chien, and what's the kitchen having (which was a noodle soup). Good, but not amazing to what I'm used to having in the San Francisco Bay Area. I wish I have something like this back at home, but a girl can keep dreaming!

    Mango Salad Bowl
    Raveena B.

    This is a new restaurant/bar "speakeasy" with VERY affordable prices and great food and drinks. The plates are small and inexpensive enough to eat by yourself and are pretty worth for the prices. If you use google maps, it'll lead you to the place. You just have to walk down the stairs, where you'll see a "You Are Here" sign and enter a rundown looking area with chairs. But the blue door on the left hand side is what you open to go into the cocktail lounge. FOOD Pork Belly Bánh Mì (pretty good! But I wish they had more Thai chilli peppers to give it that kick) Mango Salad Bowl (good but would've like a Thai chilli kick with it too) DRINKS Mai Tai (really good!) Saigon Sling (it's like a cherry white claw except with more alcohol = YUMMY) This place is known as a cocktail lounge so it's gotta have great drinks (and it did!). From the food, you can't go wrong with a banh mi and from the drinks menu, you can't go wrong with anything. All of this amounted to about $42 which if you think about it, adds up to a lot for one person. However, each item was worth the price and small enough to fill one person. I would still get two drinks (as their menu is quite extensive) and 2 appetizers. You can always share if you're not hungry though. All in all, this place was great for both food and drink and I would definitely go back a second time now that I know where to go!

    Grapefruit radler
    Caroline P.

    The boys and I wandered in on Canada Day, not knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised -- this is a nice speakeasy cocktail bar(which is open until midnight on stat holidays or 1:00am on regular nights) with unique cocktails like pandan and minty pina coladas. The Vietnamese food is served tapas style; our pork belly skewers, rice noodles, and shaken beef were delicious and seasoned perfectly! The area is clean and the patrons were a mixed crowd (dating couples to larger groups of eight). Although I didn't care much for the loud rap music (which included f bombs and n - words), we had a memorable experience in this hidden spot.

    Wall art on the way to the washrooms
    Victor P.

    Their small shared plates, especially the skewers, are delicious, but the cocktails and the ambience make the place memorable. It's unmarked and in the basement of a nondescript building in Chinatown, so it's hard to find if you don't know where it is. Once you enter, it's as if you've gone through a portal into a hidden world.

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    Such a cool spot! Very hard to find, there's no sign. Just an "open" light. Fantastic service, great drinks, great time.

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    Missy’s This That - 2017 Michel Lafarge Volnay Caillerets 1er Cru

    Missy’s This That

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    A heaven for Burgundy lovers. And for Champagne lovers. And for German Riesling lovers. And Rhône…read morelovers. And Jerez lovers ! Book this for your next meeting with Jasper Morris, Anne Krebiehl and Peter Liem lol A very well researched selection, from Meursault villages to the most coveted 1ers & Grands Crus in white and red: Puligny, St. Aubin, Volnay, Pommard, Vosne-Romanee, Gevrey Chambertin, ... Lafarge, Hubert Lamy, Leflaive, Mugneret-Gibourg, Some excellent lower yield & early accessible vintages like the 2019. Not many bottles are older than 10 years, but a number of suppliers provide pretty much the rarest new stuff available in the region. Cold cuts, sardines and cheese served, the place is full of young young, smiling people listening to unobtrusive music. Make sure you find the stairs from the street level to get here. Oh, and they have Les Robarts by Suenen. I had to visit four wine stores in Champagne to get two bottles of that. Good luck finding that anywhere else.

    Missy's was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday evening, but honestly, that's a whole vibe in and of…read moreitself too. We were greeted by a group of bartenders (who all happened to be wearing toques) when we walked in, and I felt both welcomed and slightly out of place (no toque). The cocktails were meticulously crafted--priced at $15-20 a drink, it's on par with bigger cities like Vancouver and Toronto, but they also live up to the standard. Honestly, the highlight of our visit to Missy's was the Missy's This That charcuterie board. Each piece of cured meat was sliced impossibly thin, the olives were meaty and delicious, and the cheeses were carefully selected to complement everything. I loved that it also came with a side of thick cut bread and pickled vegetables. One of the best charcuterie boards I've had at a restaurant for sure. Not cheap but worth the pretty penny on a slightly fancy night out.

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    One of the coolest restaurants I've been in for awhile, back lit arches give it a unique retro…read morevibe. We unfortunately got seated in the side room, not as good for people and kitchen watching but a nice room nonetheless. It was a busy Friday evening but service was a bit slow to start. We got water and our candle lit long before a cocktail menu. We'd ordered about five items, some shareable and two intended as mains, however they came in series with a bit of wait between them. I was with my wife so we shared everything but otherwise it may have been awkward. Drink menu is good, including several margaritas. My standard version was delicious and the second one was just as good! The food was really good. We had scallops, tuna, and prawns; all really good but the Tuna Tostada always amazing. Caesar salad was good but somewhat untraditional with pickled onion. The menu marks gluten free and dairy free, lots of gf options. Lots of menu items I'd like to try, will definitely be back.

    Had a great experience here ! We had a reservation and got…read moresat straight away. Cool interior , slightly loud music playing. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Happy hour was a great deal with $6 margaritas and discount on single tacos. The chicken tacos were amazing as well as the pork belly chicharron. We had the el trip dip taster and found the guacamole to be amazing but the other two to be slightly plain but still good. The ceviche was fresh and played really well. I loved how you can choose two flavours + spicy for the soda or margaritas. Overall an incredible deal for the quality and quantity of food.

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    I can't say enough about Porch! Such good food, and the ambiance is stunning. Especially for a nice…read moredinner with friends or if you're trying to impress a date. Their salmon was fantastic. I'm always scared it's going to be overcooked, because at many restaurants the fish usually is, but this was perfectly grilled and well seasoned. The bed of veggies underneath had a really nice, subtle flavor that complemented the fish without overpowering it. I also ordered their banana cocktail, which honestly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever like banana in a cocktail, but it was absolute heaven. Smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. One of those drinks you think about ordering again halfway through. For food, I also had the braised short ribs, and they were excellent. Super tender, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that still feels elevated and well executed. The decor deserves its own mention. The space is warm, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, and there's an actual live tree inside the restaurant, which is such a cool touch. You can already tell this place must be incredible in the summer when everything is open and lively. Overall, Porch delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Easily a spot I'd come back to, whether for dinner, drinks, or a special night out.

    We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

    Paper Lantern - asianfusion - Updated May 2026

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