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East
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
3 reviews for East
3 reviews in English
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Review from Nathan W.
Edmonton, AB
3/25/2012
I am normally too lazy to write reviews, but I want this place to stick around and so I thought I would promote it a bit. I am so pleased that a good restaurant like this is on the north side. My family and I have been there twice on Sundays and it has been practically empty, which is a crime. I am all for coffee and hamburgers, but while we watched people lining up like lemmings at Tim Horton's and Rodeo Burger, we sat in a peaceful atmosphere and sipped sweet ginger tea and enjoyed food with some real flavour!
The first time there we were advised to try the Roti Canai and the Nonya Chicken (on the dinner menu), and we were impressed enough to have it again. My 7-year-old says it is the best chicken he has ever had in his (admittedly short) life. The roti with its tangy curry as a dipping sauce, and the crispy-skinned Nonya chicken are a must, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. We have also had the nasi goreng, an enjoyable dish similar to fried rice with condiments and beef rendang or a couple of other meat options. This made for a very satisfying lunch, rinsed down with pots of warm ginger tea.
The service here is very friendly and hospitable. The exterior does not stick out as anything special, but it belies what is inside. The flavour is anything but ordinary! -
Review from Ben D.
Edmonton, AB
2/12/2012
I was reading Vue magazine the other week and came across a review that just raved about a new restaurant that recently opened on the northside of town. That restaurant is called East.
East is an Asian restaurant that specializes in "authentic, modern Chinese with a Malaysian twist". The review in Vue went on and on about how great this place is so I had to give it a try last night.
Upon entering the restaurant I was stuck at how wonderfully designed it is. It has a modern design with a traditional flair. The chairs and tables are very comfortable to sit in and eat at. And it is totally spotless. Spic and span clean. Just a totally cool atmosphere.
First I ordered a pot of ginger tea. Man, is this stuff ever good! Very tasty and highly addictive. I found myself drinking cup after cup of this stuff. And they use real ginger to make the tea, not some powdered concoction because I opened the pot and saw sliced ginger roots at the bottom. If you go to East, make sure you order the ginger tea. And order it buy the pot, not by the cup(trust me on this one).
After sizing up the menu I decided upon a vegetable stir fry titled, "Melon Of Plenty". It's veggies cooked in a wok and included an interesting combination of things like king oyster, wood ear, shimeji mushrooms, sweet sugar peas, corn, carrots, wolf berries and lotus bulb. Wow, just wow. What a diverse taste sensation it was. Not only the taste but the different textures of the food too. I loved it all, especially the big, fat shimeji mushrooms. It was hands down the best stir fry I ever had.
Next I ordered "Malaysian Style Cantonese Noodles". These included more veggies along with scallops, beef and shrimp. It was kick ass in every way, and I especially liked slurping up those big, fat tasty noodles.
Total cost of everything(not including tip) was only $33 and the meal certainly filled me up.
While I was eating the waitress noticed how much I enjoyed the ginger tea and gave me another refill without even asking. And at the end of the meal a petite oriental lady came over to my table and introduced herself(I take it she was the owner). As I shook her tiny hand she complimented me on try out trying out the unique dishes I ordered.
So here's what East offers: a delicious, unique food experience, decent prices, a wonderful eating atmosphere and friendly, top notch customer service.
So fellow Yelpers, if you are craving an Asian food experience that is off the beaten path make sure you head north to East as your next port of call. -
Review from Beverly A.
St Albert, AB
3/4/2012
Not so good.... Was excited to try something new of the Asian variety that was close by but was sadly disappointed. We weren't overly hungry, just stopped by for a quick bite and to check out the menu and locale. Went for the Chicken Satay from the appetizer menu. Strange flavor to the chicken, not a bad flavor, just lemony or something and it was quite greasy. The dip that went along with it looked like regurgitated meals from last night. Not very visually appealing but not bad tasting. Friend had the ribs - not very meaty. Other friend looked for something vegetarian but couldn't find anything appealing so didn't bother eating. That staff are very friendly though and it was very clean. $25 for two + tip and no drinks. Went home hungry....
