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Longan
Category: Restaurants Asian Fusion Asian Fusion [Edit]
10582-100 StreetEdmonton, AB T5H 2R6
(780) 425-2406
2 reviews for Longan
2 reviews in English
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Review from Paula K.
10/31/2008 1 photo
Longan is one of the newest restaurants in Chinatown. It is a family owned and operated business serving Vietnamese dishes, as well as some Chinese and Thai favourites.
Nestled away down 100 street, the inside of Longan is larger than its outside appearance suggests. The atmosphere is bright and warm, and the service very friendly. Some of the younger members of the family waited on us and were very polite and helpful.
I was there with a friend for lunch recently. We were quite hungry, and started off our meal with an appetizer of vegetarian salad rolls. Four large rolls arrived containing rice noodles, lettuce, and a large strip of crispy, fried tofu. The tofu was a surprise - most of the time, veggie salad rolls simply have the lettuce and noodles, and nothing else. However, the fried tofu added both flavour and texture. We also were given individual dishes of peanut dipping sauce.
For my main dish, I ordered a bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup in beef broth) with well-done brisket. Pho is my favourite Vietnamese dish and I always try it first - a good bowl of pho to me in indicative of a good restaurant. I was not disappointed. A huge bowl of broth, beef, and noodles was placed in front of me. The meat was reasonably lean and fresh, and the fragrant seasonings were perfect.
My friend opted for a rice noodle soup in a vegetable broth. The portion was also quite ample, and full of thick noodles and lots of different kinds of veggies. The broth was very mild and perfect for someone who prefers something that is not spicy. However, my friend prefers food with a little more zest, which was easily remedied by adding some of the chili sauce provided on the table. We finished our meals with some Vietnamese iced coffee.
The menu is quite varied, with a number of vegetarian options available. Read the menu carefully, as many of the vegetarian items, including appetizers, are listed in separate sections from the rest. Some dinner items are also only available during the week in the evening hours. Prices are very reasonable, and one person can easily get away with a lunch for under $15.00, including something to drink.Listed in: Welcome to McCauley, Very Vegetarian
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Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
12/19/2009
Longan is a nice little unheard of place in Chinatown. I gave it a try and it was alright.
The service was slow and the food took forever to come out. The restaurant was pretty empty so I was a little annoyed by that. That being said, the food was really good. I wouldn't say it was worth the wait though. The servers were very nice and outgoing so that made up for the slowness.
Although it wasn't a bad experience I don't think I will be going back.
