Visited on a Thursday night with a friend around 7pm, bar was pretty busy but we were quickly…read moreseated upon arrival. Drinks: Cucumber Salad - fantastic, slightly tart with refreshing cucumber, perfectly balanced, with a touch of savoriness from the sesame oil, loved this drink Staycation - sweet, creamy with notes of pineapple, coconut and rum, really rich but delicious if you like a sweeter cocktail Food: Banh Xeo - so good, super crispy crepe, filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, we made little lettuce wraps and dipped it in the fish sauce Lemongrass chicken - comforting and delicious, chicken was well seasoned, tender and juicy served with rice and veggies, really enjoyed the staff meal Passion fruit coconut cookies ice cream sandwich - sweet but tasty, coconut cookies had a nice chew and a great texture, passion fruit ice cream was creamy and rich with mild passion fruit flavor, decadent dessert Service was great, friendly and welcoming. Water was refilled throughout our meal and pacing was solid. Overall love our visit to paper lantern, great food and drinks with a nice variety of options! Definitely worth a visit to this fun Vietnamese speakeasy.

What a delicious meal! Plating and seasoning were on point. Our server was also attentive and…read morechecked in on us multiple times to make sure everything was good.

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!

Great service and cozy interior…read more Food wise it's just your average Asian food but made "upscale". Maybe it's cause I am Asian but I've definitely had better and cheaper versions of most of these dishes. Galbi was the most disappointing especially for the price. Cocktails all hit!

Excellent tofu vegetable sotanghon soup! Hit the spot…read more Definitely will be returning. Looking to explore their tom yum

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.

I stopped by Claypot Asian Food Kitchen in Calgary after craving for Cantonese style claypot…read more Unfortunately, the halibut claypot I got felt nothing like the authentic type...from the rice to the soy sauce...and I was genuinely disappointed eben though the fried milk was good...I'd give the 5.5/10

Julia was pleasant and attentive. The ambience inside this resto is unique. There are six cameras…read moreprojecting animation scenery(Sakura and pagodas, deep sea aquariums, gardens) on two expansive side walls. We ordered the beef lettuce wraps to share with pickled sprouts and slivers of garlic; Szechuan chicken and mushroom clay pot rice with delicious bits of crunchy rice at the bottom(fan jjiew or soccarat), and spicy pork with thin hand pulled noodles. For dessert we had matcha Castillo and mango coconut pudding. All dishes were plated beautifully and seasoned with care. We will definitely return!

MADE TO ORDER. If you're hungry and can't wait for your food, come here and wait a bit more. Even…read morethe menu has a hard time describing the flavor matches and the care & attention that went into curating the delicious meals. Kain Tayo is a bit hidden down a one-way street. PSA: get the Blinkay app prior to going as you'll need it to pay the parking fee. The medium sized restaurant has a nice bar and large kitchen where you can peak in to see the chef crafting fusion delights. Fusion is a bit of a misleading term, as the root of each dish is pretty obvious. We opted for the fried chicken burger and the MiGoReng. Also up were the pulled pork Bao and wontons. Our kids had the kid meal corndogs which came out on a gourmet plate. Enjoy!

Very interesting, creative, and dare I say healthy cold noodle dish of Ramen Salad and warm noodle…read moredish of Mie Goreng we tried here. The duck in the Corn Dog is also solid. However, the pork in the Adobo Bar Buns was a little dry. The Panna Cota dessert was also outstanding with its generous slices of sweet mango. My son also enjoyed the "oldies" they were playing.

Yummy. We had the beet hummus. Tasted great beautiful presentation. Had the ribs, just falls off…read morethe bone with amazing flavor and spices. The mushrooms were so good in it own sauce, two skewers is not enough. Yummy

Impossible to find. Spent 30 minutes circling around the block trying to find the location and…read moreparking. Tried calling the business for assistance and there was no answer.

A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. We are in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we're at…read moreShoku Izakaya for a proper lunch sesh with the boys. Lets get to the food shall we * Karaage - Texture is on point. Crisp is nice and light. Lemon compliments the chicken pieces. 8.7/10   * Takoyaki - The temperature is super correct. It has to be below molten lava levels. The flavors are good to go. 9/10   * Shoyu Ramen (Ramen of the Day) - let's get the egg out of the way. Its a little overdone. But the whole this is really good. Noodles are bouncy, pork is tender and the broth is on point. 8.6/10 The setting is very nice. Service is on point and I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever in Banff, Canada. Let me know in the comments below. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading my review. I love you Mwah!

I was excited to try Shoku Izakaya after a waitress recommended this spot to us from when we were…read moredining at Sky Bistro the day prior. The place was pretty busy when we arrived for dinner. Things we tried: - Agedashi Tofu: fried tofu with a warm dashi. It was light and the dashi had nice flavor. (3.5/5 stars) - Karaage Chicken: the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. (3.5/5 stars) - Edamame: the edamame arrived at the end of our meal which was odd. It was also not cooked well and tasted like it could have been frozen and then warmed up. Disappointing. (1/5 stars) - Shoku Roll: the roll was pretty good with the salmon on top and negitoro inside. I wish they used less of the sauce and mayo on top or put it on the side instead, because it was a lot and was overpowering the fish. (4/5 stars) - Salmon Oyako Bowl: I liked the raw salmon and salmon roe part, however the cooked salmon was overcooked. The bowl also lacked flavor and required soy sauce, though I wish there was a different sauce to add to it. (4/5 stars) Overall for the food, it's okay. I'm from California so we have better food so I'm trying not to be too critical knowing it's in Banff. It's nice to have an izakaya spot in downtown Banff though. Service: mixed. The waiter was nice, however they seemed under-staffed. He had too many tables so service was slow and we struggled with flagging him down when we needed a refill or the check.

I was lucky that the Blake was very close to my hotel, and the cocktails were so good that I…read morevisited multiple times. I didn't try the food but looking at a few tables around me, it looked delicious. There is a nice patio, and service was friendly. Lucky I found this spot on the first day of my stay in Canmore!

I'm celiac, followed findmegf app here after a long day of hiking. Darren my server had a great…read moreunderstanding of allergy & because I asked a million and one questions about gluten and promptly forgot to order gf bun he caught it and saved me. Shout out Darren for knowledge and going above and beyond service wise. Fries have separate fryer. Menu had clear markings for GF, DF, V.

Stopped by Hello Sunshine Banff and had a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand beautifully presented. One roll had perfectly grilled pieces on top with avocado that added a nice smoky flavor, while the other had a great crunchy texture that balanced everything out really well. I also ordered what I believe was a matcha drink, and it paired perfectly with the meal. It was smooth, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richness of the sushi. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Banff and craving good sushi and a solid matcha drink. Service was great. But a little slow

3 stars because this place is all about the ambiance, and I really appreciated that. Beautiful…read moremid-century millennial vibes. Warm cozy fires. Karaoke rooms available for large groups with high minimum spends. However, when it comes to the food, I've got issues. The happy hour menu boasts several discounted (half price) sushi rolls, which sound great. However, in execution, they are flooded with mayonnaise (not included in the menu's ingredients). This adds so much extra salt and oil to the sushi that it drowns out the true flavor of the fish. For the first time in my life, I couldn't finish my sushi, and I had no desire to eat any leftovers. Also, reservations are not required, but they definitely help (and require a credit card reservation). If you show up for happy hour, get there early, becasue the space fills up fast!

Enjoyed: Paratha…read more Satay chicken and sauce Tomato sauce and chips that came with nasi goreng Didn't really like: House special laksa (we literally did not finish this. Tasted like instant noodles) Beef redang (wasn't that tender) Curry Cost for 2 people was just over $80 after tip

The family was craving for some roti and came across this restaurant. We also like the custom…read morenoodle bowl options so we thought we'd try this place. It's a bit of a hole in the wall in a non-descript strip mall. But the food was amazing! We started with 2 orders of the Roti Curry Fish Balls. It was great! The fish balls and broth had great flavour. It also was quite large so I suggest one order of roti by itself and one with the fish balls. I ordered the Beef & Chicken Special Rice Platter. Now, I was famished but this platter was huge! I had to take some home. The platter comes with wontons, spring rolls, bean curd, boiled egg, some pickled vegetables and rice. I also upgraded my drink to the Susa Kacang Leong Fung (soya milk with grass jelly). Everything tasted great - the chicken was very tender. My wife and kids shared a custom noodle bowl. They chose seafood as topping, Laksa (coconut curry seafood soup) as the base, and egg noodle. The broth and toppings were delicious and a good size. Staff were friendly but it does get busy and so things can be a bit slow - you may have to flag someone if you need to. Family enjoyed the food and will come back.