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.

We are incredibly spoiled by the amount of amazing Vietnamese food that we have here in Edmonton. I…read moredoubt that the Vietnamese population is greater here compared to in other cities but the culinary deliciousness and pure celebration of the cuisine that comes out of this community is second to none. Certainly a point of pride in our city! From the best phở in the country (King Noodle), near-perfect bánh mì (Van Loc), delicious plant-based fare (An Chay), to innovative street food expressions that you've never tasted before (Mãi Mãi)... We've got it all. And it's the best of the best. XO Bistro + Bar throws their name into the ring with a more elevated and modern Vietnamese dining experience, demonstrating that there's a sophisticated side to Viet food that demands representation as well. VUE Weekly loved this restaurant and named them #1 Best Vietnamese, #1 Best Late Night/All Night, and #1 Best Happy Hour in 2018. First opened in 2017 and now with two locations, I visited the original Downtown spot on a Saturday evening, anxiously anticipating the symphony of flavours ahead. XO Bistro is in good company on Edmonton's famous boardwalk street which is lined with a collection of many popular restaurants. The parking is a nightmare and the small handful of street parking spots always seem to be taken. But you'll figure it out. With its proximity to the ICE District you can easily imagine that this restaurant has been able to take advantage of the pre-game dinner crowd and post-game spillover from the Moss Pit. The restaurant is larger than you might imagine, with its soaring second-storey ceiling and filled with dark moody finishes and an impressive bar completing the lounge vibe. However, the real show-stopper is the life-sized cherry blossom tree right in the entranceway, covered in pink blossoms. This tree serves as a major focal point and it's difficult to take your eyes off of it! The servers are cheerful and friendly, and although there were no window tables available we were seated comfortably. Priding themselves on their cocktail program, I knew that an XO Original was a must and soon I found the Good Morning Vietnam (Gin, Soho, hibiscus, lime juice, lychee puree - $15.00) in my hand. A cocktail to match the restaurant perfectly! I loved that this beverage was fresh and fruity and wasn't too strong. Pretty and drinkable, the sweet flavour of lychee took the lead while tart notes from the lime and hibiscus leveled the beverage out. Without a doubt, the correct drink to sip on under the blush-hued blooms! XO Bistro's goal is to serve food that isn't always traditional but is always authentic. Bold, balanced flavours inspired by the everyday energy of Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Da Nang. The liveliness and fresh takes are apparent on the menu right away and I was excited to order some dishes that felt new. Starting with appetizers, the Double Trouble (Rice paper, shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli, tangy fish sauce. Choice of pork or veggie spring roll - $11.25) stood out as something fun to try. Can't choose between a spring roll or a fresh roll? Get both! I loved this playful version and especially enjoyed getting to eat two types of rolls instead of just one! We chose the pork spring roll for the inside and I loved the textural crunch and juicy pork that it provided. Meanwhile, the outside was wrapped in rice paper, acting as a window to the shrimp enveloped within. Dunking each bite into the zippy fish sauce added just the right acidity. Wonderfully tasty, so much fun to eat, and striking presentation to boot! Another item that really caught my eye was the Bone Marrow (Roasted bone marrow, panko crust, toasted baguette, pâté - $19.00). A dish that I love but only come across seldomly. Now this was a dish that I certainly did not expect. But boy did I love it! Roasting the marrow topped with a crust of seasoned panko was inspired - a genius way to add texture (and more flavour) to an otherwise fairly gelatinous ingredient. Bread is such a huge component to Vietnamese cuisine (think bánh mì) because of the French colonization in the 1800s. The Viet people then proceeded to transform this bread into a completely new, localized culinary staple. The baguette at XO Bistro was absolute fresh, housemade(?) perfection. Crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. I loved slathering the bread with ample amounts of delicious pâté (another "gift" from the French) and then topping it all off with spoonfuls of rich bone marrow. Each bite exemplified decadence and I reveled in it. This might very well have been the best bone marrow preparation that I've ever had. Vietnamese food might be one of the earlier examples of fusion cuisine, and while colonization sucks the food admittedly does not. XO Bistro provides everything that you know and love in terms of main dishes; from bánh mì to phở (there's even a "phở challenge" where if you eat an obscenely-sized bowl in 45 minutes you get a prize) to bún. On my visit I was in the

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.

We had the chef table on discounted Tuesday and thought it was quite a feast! Beware while the…read morepricing notes $35, most entrees had added cost. The side items were fairly large and plentiful. Restaurant is very spacious and the service was very friendly. They had a la carte and set meal options as well. We had a large table and everyone enjoyed it! Free parking underground.

Nice setting w affable service. Food is ok but many items overly sweet such as deep fried…read moreeggplant. The eel was V thin for the solo platter. Lots of banchan (side) dishes including daikon pickles, kimchi, aforementioned eggplant. Chefs table seemed heavily laden and comes w sliding table. Quite the presentation.

The location is not the best, but if you can get past the crowd and the front door it's worth it…read more We came late at night, right before the kitchen was about to close (which we didn't know about until we walked in). And we also came with a very large group. Honestly they had all the reason to kick us out, but the staff took care of us regardless. Since we were late we just picked the soup broth and 5 add-on's. I got the Herb and Lamb broth. It was delicious, savory, and hearty. And for the add-on's, I picked the sliced Beef Sirloin, Enoki Mushroom, Napa Cabbage, Fried Tofu and Flat Rice Noodles. They didn't have Fried Tofu so I asked to substitute for Fried Bean Curd instead. Looking back at this now, I'm glad (and I'm sure the kitchen was too) that we only picked 5 things. AYCE would've been too much and too overwhelming with all the options there. And honestly, they gave us so much for the 5 things we ordered. It was a whole spread of meat and veggies. I was actually very impressed. Portion size was huge. I was also impressed by the service we received. It was late, but they really took care of us as patrons. It's a 4.5/5 for me. Definitely one of the best service I've received at a sit-down restaurant/food business and I wish this place success.

Asian Express Downtown has significantly improved its ventilation over the years, enhancing the…read moredining experience. They have decent quality and selection of food for their AYCE and lunch special, so I'd give them a 8.3/10. The best parts about Asian Express include: - Seafood selection for AYCE - Lunch special - Bringing what was actually ordered for AYCE

Amazing drinks!! I come here every time I am in Edmonton for a matcha or a tea. I absolutely love…read moretheir matcha drinks - the strawberry and mango are great. I also really enjoy the Thai tea. The service is top notch too! Next time I will have to try the food!

Love the revitalization of Chinatown. Love this little place…read moreand the people that run it. They have a heart for Chinatown and there is love in everything they do. We went here for a quick lunch. It is interestingly decorated inside. Small but sweet. Wish the seating was more comfotable. Our server was friendly. Hubby went with the lemonaid flight which included 4 samples of homemade lemonaide. These included - house lemonade, the matcha cloud lemonade, the creamsicle cloud lemonade, and the strawberry lemonade. Our favourite was the stawberry lemonade, but a close second is the matcha cloud. I had the strawberry matcha latte iced which was delicious. Next time I am going to have the black sesame. Food is fairly basic but good and interesting. I had Birra taco bao - Slow cooked pork marinated in Birria spices, served on 2 cheesy taco style baos, served w/ birria broth for dunking. While my husband had the Miso ramen - Scratch made chicken broth. comes w/ jammy egg, bamboo shoots, house marinated pork belly chashu. The birria taco was for sure the winner. Rich and delicious and the birria broth was flavourful. A perfect lunch. The ramen was okay, but nothing standoutish. We will be back.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend. It lived up to its expectations. The food…read moreselection varied, but everything we had was excellent. The salmon pressed sushi was amazing. Just the right amount of flavor, and a perfect start to the meal. After that, we shared the beef bibimbap rice dish, along with the chicken karaage. The service was great, with the staff being never far away, but not pressuring as you enjoy conversation and food with friends. The restaurant has a cool urban. Look with various seating and interesting decor. Although you may have to look to find street parking, it is well worth the effort for a great dining experience.

Great place. I haven't been here for a while and it seems like they remodeled and it is a bit more…read moresleaker and a little less fun. Menu is great. I am usually drawn towards the specials of the day. I went with a friend, and we tried a variety of menu items. Chicken Karaage - Japanese classic crispy fried chicken, green tea salt, and chili mayo. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Lovely spiced skin. We also tried the salmon pressed sushi which was fabulous. Wild sockeye salmon, avocado, Japanese mint, kaiware, seared with creamy soy sauce Lovely. We also tried the chef's appetizers for the night which was good. You don't get to choose though, and I can't say seaweed salad is a favourite for either me or my friend. The prawns were yummy though. We had no idea what we were eating in the bowl. Maybe shredded pork? It was decent. The last thing we had the assorted sashimi which was really fresh. Service was fine but not friendly. I will come here again

Without a doubt, the best sushi I have ever had. The sashimi was firm and very fresh. Very…read moreflavourful. Great presentation.

As a sushi obsessed person, and I have eaten at many different sushi restaurants here in Edmonton-…read more I ordered here on a whim on Uber eats , and I was shocked at how amazing it was - i did not regret !! This is hands down the best and freshest sushi I have eaten in Edmonton. I cannot wait to order other items to try ! If you are a tuna lover their tuna nigiri is a must try !! It is so different from any other I have tried- I Promise you won't regret it!! I would give them 100 stars if I could!! Keep up the amazing work - you can truly taste the love that goes into your food !