great service, very friendly people, appropriate sized portions with delicious food. Could maybe use more noodles in the vermicelli and soup but other than that, such good food read more

Originally drove to this part of the city to go to Bills Peking house and it was so busy it was lined up down the stairs if anyone has ever been there before . You know what I mean ... I wanted Wonton soup so badly though so we walked here which is just two stores down and they serve Wonton soup so I got it and it was amazing. As well I got number 14 which is the obvious and delicious spring rolls :) read more

Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant - Number 14 - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is only the third time I've had Vietnamese while I've been in Cowtown so I wasn't sure what to expect. We came on a Saturday evening around 7:00pm and they were fairly busy. Looked like it was family run and the son checked up on us several times. - Shredded pork (#16) and prawn salad rolls (#17) ($4.50 each half order) - these were pretty typical and didn't leave an impression on either of us. The peanut sauce had a bit of hot sauce added to it; never seen this before but I like it! - Rare beef and brisket noodle soup (#23) ($10.25) - this was O's bowl, I don't remember trying it but she wolfed it down. - Satay beef noodle soup (#29) ($11.25) - this satay was LEGIT. It's been awhile since I've been impressed with pho but Sunshine's bowl had depth, deep, rich flavour and spicy. Even the beef was top quality; their meat was succulent, tender and memorable. I'd happily come back to Sunshine Vietnamese to try some of their other soup offerings but you seriously cannot go wrong with the satay. Freakin' bomb. read more

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I had the satay beef pho, and it was revitalizing since I had been traveling and was tired. The spice level was just right and the beef was tender and fragrant. We also got the egg rolls and veggie rolls and they were crispy and delicious! The owner was friendly and accommodating. He checked up on us often. read more

We really enjoy the food at this restaurant. The subs, vermicelli dishes, and soups are incredible and my kids love the veggie spring rolls. We've only been here twice but it's definitely one of our favourite Vietnamese restaurants in the city. Would be great if they offered delivery so we could order from this place more. read more

I am not sure how this place has been rated so well. I have been here many times again and again and every time I kick myself for coming back. However there really isn't any decent Vietnamese restaurants around this side of the city. Not sure with what's going on with their quality control but it seems to be going downhill. Tonight I ordered the grilled pork chop with shredded pork and steamed egg on white rice. What I received was an overcooked pork chop, the shredded pork were absolutely mushy and greasy beyond recognition and the egg? Well I wouldn't call that a steamed egg. It was a fried egg covered in grease. Also orders the 3 skewers of beef, chicken and shrimp. Same thing with the grease that had pooled at the bottom of the styrofoam box, the chicken and shrimp cooked beyond repair. Chewing on leather was definitely the case. And the beef, well it was cooked perfectly but so damn chewy I couldn't finish and had to spit it out because it was not breaking down. Yes it was very close to closing time, but that shouldn't be an excuse for such sub par food. All my food looks like they were in the middle of cleaning the grill and threw mine in there while doing so. The only good thing about my meal were the 2 spring rolls on the side and that too was a tad overcooked. I am quite disappointed to say the least about tonight's dinner. It definitely has left a bad taste in my mouth. I will no longer be coming back to this establishment and will just ignore my craving of decent Vietnamese food when I am in an area of town that has the best restaurants. Sorry sunshine, but there was definitely no ray of light on my meal today. Feeling disappointed =( read more

Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant - Grease at the bottom of the 3 skewer dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Disgusting restaurant with horrible service. Came here with my parents for some pho, I had the soup pho. While eating it, I found a HAIR in a piece of beef tendon and the hair was clearly from a human. I called the waitress and she brought it to the kitchen, and then something shocking happened. The waitress didn't apologize, the cook/owner came to me, didn't apologize and just said, the hair came with the beef when he got the beef, not their fault. I was disgusted and angry. No apologies for having a hair in my food? And it's not their fault? So my soup suppose to have hair in it? Horrible horrible horrible, AVOID! read more

I love spicy pho soup and this place has a great broth with lots of flavour. Not over loaded with noddles either...I rather have more broth but that's just me. Salad rolls are good too. I recommend the soup if that is what you like to order. read more

Ordered 3 vietnamese noodle bowl dishes for pick-up. Dishes were ready on time and the spring rolls were still crispy by the time I got home. Lettuce was fresh and lots of peanuts. Delicious and will continue to go here when I'm near Canyon Meadows and MacLeod Trail. read more

Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant - #41 Grilled chicken and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The sate pho was very tasty and service was friendly and food came out fast. Would come back and try other items. read more

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Sunshine gets extra points for being inexpensive AND having an above average vermicelli bowl with shredded pork and spring rolls. It's my go to dish, you see, and it's how I rank every Vietnamese place I visit my first time in. Although at Sunshine, this particular bowl had shredded and grilled pork. Either way... Big bowl, check. Lotsa noodles, check. Crispy spring rolls, check. Under $10, check! There's not much else to this place. Simple, to the point and delicious. read more

Nestled in the Blockbuster strip mall on Canyon Meadows and Bonaventure Drive (oops, former Blockbuster), Sunshine is a no-frills, small Vietnamese establishment that makes up for its simple decor with delicious meals. It is quiet, reasonably priced, and close to home - a perfect destination for a quick Vietnamese fix. Our first time here, we showed up at quarter to six on a Sunday evening, mishearing about its closing time. They were kind enough to not only let us in, but sit down and eat. We are both fairly quick eaters (especially when hungry), and coupled with their quick service, we were gone by ten past, barely a blip! Vietnamese places are fairly dime-a-dozen around Calgary, but I will champion Sunshine as one of the best in the south. Recommended! 19/30 read more

Slowly, very slowly the Vietnamese restaurants that I have been known to frequent have been decreasing in quality. It's time to find a new place to satisfy my Vietnamese cravings. Previously I've only ever had the prawn salad rolls for takeaway but the whole family has been stricken with a nasty cold that only a steaming hot satay Pho can fix. We were all really impressed with the quality and quantity of the food we ordered. Four Beef 'Special' Pho with tendon, rare beef, cooked beef, and beef balls Chicken Satay Soup...when they ask you if you want it regular spicy, that means 'eyeball sweating' spicy. Be forewarned. Vegetable Pho...packed full of fresh veggies, including fancy cut carrots. Pork and Shrimp roll vermicelli bowl...full of meat and satisfying. Oh, and the kicker for me? They answer the phone with a cheery, "Hello Sunshine!". read more

we decided go for dinner early today at Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant, luckily the restaurant open for DINING IN with the Exemption Program from Government of Alberta. Thanks for all Business specially the SUNSHINE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT , they join the Safety EXEMPTION PROGRAM that we feel safe and really can enjoy our favourite restaurant and delicious Vietnamese Food. Should you want to go out for Vietnamese food, WE recommend ALL, come to SUNSHINE VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT . read more

This is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in the city. My family and I have been going to sunshine regularly for around five years now, and they 100% have the best satay pho in town. ORDER #29, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! read more

As a shift worker and an avid avoider of tanning and the like, I was initially leery of any place that had the word "Sunshine" in the title. However I was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem tucked away on our end of the city. The food was excellent, the staff courteous and timely. I will most definitely be coming here with my wife more often and recommend it to all my friends. read more

Went here for the first time after seeing it on yelp. Definitely was worth the extra drive. Ordered #29 spicy beef satay soup and it was incredible. My nose was running and was mildly sweating! The broth was so tasty and it came with very fresh sprouts and basil. Highly recommend! Will be back for sure ;) read more

The satay pho was really yummy and spicy, perfect for a cold winter day. I would also recommend the spring rolls.

I've lived in Vietnam for a year and more than embraced the food, you could probably say, inhaled it. And nope, gotta be careful when a restaurant advertises 'authentic' right outside on their sign. Doesn't go well most of the time. Some dishes might be fine to the western taste, but if you want real Vietnamese food, what you're having there won't be it. I got something that was labeled 'Hu Tieu' which I had lots of times in Vietnam, that looked and tastes just completely different. I didn't like it but I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so more out of curiosity I asked the waiter / owner how come I've never seen Hu Tieu like this in Vietnam. He said: "We don't do same Vietnam." Hmmmm, oh oh Pal, I wouldn't have said that, kinda contradicts your sign out there... ;-). anyways, I've found other places that are satisfying. If you are a lover of Pho, go to Pho So 1 on Midpark, if you want to see what real Vietnamese authenticity means, go to Bien Nho on 17th. Check my websites Category Vietnamese Food in Calgary to find out more! http://www.zupadream.com/category/stories/delicious-or-not/vietnamese-in-calgary/ read more

Decent restaurant. However,for take out they make you pay extra for a side of hoisin and hot sauce which is free when you dine in.

I worked in the office building next to Sunshine Vietnamese, and when we moved offices, losing the popular lunch spot was pretty much the worst thing about the move. The owner never smiles, until he gets to know you then he calls you by your favourite dish. I have never ordered anything besides #38 (pork, shredded pork and spring rolls bun) and #75 (spicy beef sub) because they are so good it's hard to venture out to try anything else. When I go for Vietnamese, I nearly always order the pork and spring rolls bun, and this one is by far on of my favourites. In my opinion, their Vietnamese sub is miles better than Thai Tai (which I don't think is a good restaurant to begin with). If you're down in the area and want a cheap good meal, this is the place to go! read more

I think it's the only vietnamese restaurant worth going to in a 10km radius. The south is plagued with bad restaurants but this one is good. The dishes are fairly authentic, the prices are good, and the staff are friendly. read more

One of the guys that works her is such an a$hole. My food was off so we took it back and he would not replace the dish. The food clearly smelt sour. Never eating here again read more

Small portions and bad service. I used to enjoy their sate pho and was a regular patron, but I stopped going back due to bad service. They are very cheap. read more

Really good Vietnamese food. My boyfriend ordered the spicy chicken soup and he said it's the best he's had in Calgary. The chicken was actually good white meat instead of the dark grisly stuff so many serve. Good vegetarian options. Got the vegetarian spring rolls and they were quite tasty! Will be back for sure!! read more

This is my favourite beef satay soup in town. I used to live close by but now that I've moved further away I still make the drive. Two guys work the floor, both nice but the one guy is super friendly and always makes you feel welcome. He even remembers my order. I have walked in her during the week at lunch and not been able to get a table. Back to the satay. The broth is dark and rich. It seasoned beautifully with a healthy portion of beef. It is served with beautiful basil, always fresh read more

Love this place! The food is outstanding and the service is very homey. It's my favourite place to go for Vietnamese food and I've been to dozens around the city. Decor isn't fancy and they work very quickly, so don't expect a fancy leisurely dinner. read more

My family and I go here often ... I always order #43 with bubble tea. The guys serving the food are always friendly. Lunch time is always busy, so that says a lot about the quality of food, the service, and you certainly don't wait long to get fed. read more

Amazing authentic Vietnamese! Also great service and quick, and very inexpensive. My to pho spot! read more

Okay food, horrible horrible services. Server was so rude to us and we will never go back. We were early for the movie and had about 40 minutes to kill but we wanted to make sure we wouldn't miss the time for movie, so we asked about how long was it going to take, the server told us if you want fast, MacDonald is fast. we have to cook the food here. then all the servers gave us this angry look like we owe them a million dollars. When we left, they were all starring at us, it was super creepy. I will not go back ever again. read more

I ordered rare beef noodle soup. Price is cheaper compared to Edmonton. Bean sprouts and basil are very fresh. The only disappointment is the portion, it's small and not filling enough, not much beef. read more

Authentic, delicious, fresh food. The staff is so friendly. I just love this place! All of the soups are great.

I was shocked at how delicious the pho was. As with most Vietnamese restaurants, the prices are great. My sister really likes the vermicelli bowls but I always go for the pho. It's the best kind of hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Friendly service, nice and quiet. My sister and I like to just sit and visit and we've never been made to feel like they want us to finish up and get out. read more