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Once a month Padmanadi Edmonton hosts a buffet at it’s Chinatown location. All vegan. The food is from Indonesia with other Asian influences. I saw this as my chance to try out even more of their fantastic menu. Padmanadi is legendary in Edmonton for their creative and delicious vegan dishes. I’m very serious when I tell…
Happy Lamb is a new hot pot buffet tucked into the backside of the South Park Shopping area on Gateway Blvd. It’s a chain restaurant that finally got an Edmonton location. I was looking for a late night spot for a last minute family gathering to celebrate my son’s birthday. After calling ahead, Happy Lamb said…
Mr Bun’s soup dumplings are becoming legendary in Edmonton.. Filled with delicious meats and hot broth it’s easy to get addicted to them. Mr Bun is a Shanghai Dumplings and Noodles restaurant that popped up on Whyte Ave a couple of years ago in the same location Top Dim Sum briefly occupied. I went when…
Sang Seoul Table Dining offers all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, sashimi and sushi in downtown Edmonton. The location used to be Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse, so gluttony has been a tradition at this location for some time. The price at Sang is slightly higher than other nearby all-you-can-eat Korean places, but after visiting, I could see the value. …
BB2 Korean BBQ at West Edmonton Mall claims to be the largest Korean BBQ buffet restaurant in Western Canada. I have never had buffet-style Korean BBQ, and starting by trying the biggest one was too tempting to pass up. My partner and I. The entrance to BB2 is on the second floor of West Edmonton…
Hing Lung BBQ is a takeout counter serving Cantonese-style BBQ meats in Edmonton’s Chinatown. They have been a part of the community for the last 30 years.
Nam Siam is a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant that popped up across from Lucky 97 a year ago when the green awning place closed. This was my first visit to Nam Siam, and I was curious to see what they had on the menu. Plus, their Chinatown Dining Week menu includes a $10 pho! Unable…
Noi Thai is a Thai restaurant located in the quiet strip mall at 107 Ave and 95 Street in Edmonton’s Chinatown. The restaurant has been operating for the last 7 years since the owner took over from his sister. Previously, it was Viphalay. This was my first visit to Noi Thai, and I was excited to…
Padmanadi is an Indonesian vegan restaurant with locations in Edmonton’s Chinatown, Southside, and Calgary. They are absolutely beloved by me, and I have never heard anyone say a bad thing about them. My Uber driver, on the way to dinner at Padmanadi, commented on how he and his ex-vegan girlfriend used to come here and…
97 Hotpot has been a part of Edmonton’s Chinatown since 2013, but changed ownership in 2021. As part of Chinatown Dining Week, they have a hotpot special for $20 bucks. Chinatown Dining Week runs from January 29 to February 8th this year. Participating Edmonton restaurants are running menus at $10 and $20 price points. It’s…
Boualouang Laos and Thai Cuisine in Edmonton’s Chinatown was my first stop during Chinatown Dining Week. Chinatown Dining Week runs from Jan 29 to February 8th this year and features $10 and $20 menus at participating restaurants.I love Asian cuisines, so I’ve been wildly anticipating hitting up as many spots as my schedule will allow….
Have you ever wanted to combine bingo with glow sticks and pop hits? Bingo Loco has got you covered. This new version of bingo is popping up at venues around Canada and the world. Recently, Midway Music Venue in Edmonton has been putting it on, so I went with Zach and a friend to see…
Bar Bricco has a polished new exterior and a few new menu items, including Bricco Selects, a tasting menu. Luckily for me, my favourite menu item, the egg yolk ravioli, is still a mainstay. Located in downtown Edmonton, Bar Bricco specializes in aperitivo plates. They are small plates of classic Italian food served alongside wine…
You have 1 day in Vancouver, how are you going to spend it? Eating at a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant, admiring the ocean, and sipping on cocktails at one of Canada’s best bars. If you follow this 1 day in Vancouver itinerary for foodies and gourmands. For this Vancouver itinerary, we are going to focus…
Homer St. Cafe and Bar is a stylish upscale restaurant in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. The restaurant boasts a Michelin Guide recommendation and was considered excellent from a friend who lives on and off in Vancouver. I was excited to try it out. Homer is located on a bustling Street corner across from two other local…