Favorite Lunch Places in Northeast Calgary

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I work in the Northeast and like to try different places for lunch. Here's some of my favorites! This list is in progress!

 1. Safari Grill

225 28 St SE
Calgary, AB T2A 5K4
(403) 235-6655
4.0 star rating
  8/28/2009

Safari Grille has a wonderful lunch special called the Karibu Lunch Special it's less than $10 and you get a vegetable curry, a meat curry, a piece of Tandori chicken, rice & naan.  There are usually 3 or 4 curries to choose from in each category.…More »

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 2. Thai Boat

2323 32 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3
(403) 291-9887

Category: Thai

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2012

Thai Boat has been a go to place for lunch for me & my coworkers for years.  Thai Boat marries scrumptious Thai food with super quick service.  Personally, I avoid the lunch plates b/c I think they run a bit on the smallish side.  My friends and I…More »

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 3. Pita Basket Cafe

3221 Sunridge Way NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M4
(403) 219-2747

Category: Mediterranean

5.0 star rating
  8/28/2009

Best chicken shwarma I've had in Calgary yet!  The chicken is always moist and delicious.  The regular size is more than ample for most appetites.  I've also tried the pastries which are very tasty.  Pleasant, fast service rounds out this great lunch…More »

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 4. Noodle King Vietnamese Restaurant

2323 32nd Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3
(403) 250-9808

Category: Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2009 First to Review

Consistent vietnamese fare with excellent lunch specials.  They rotate through various soups and bun specials for less than $10.  Each lunch special comes with an appetizer and drink.  Always fast and good.

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 5. Tiffin Curry & Roti House

188 28 St SE
Calgary, AB T2A 6J9
(403) 273-2420

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2009 First to Review

Buffet style Indian food.  Always has nice flavor though it isn't too spicy (sometimes needs more spice).  You can get the meat curry for ~$9 but get 1/2 meat and 1/2 vegetable.  This is a much more reasonable size entree for lunch.  The meat and…More »

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 6. Las Tortillas

4100 Marlborough Dr NE
Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5
(403) 273-3555

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  9/10/2009 First to Review

Las Tortillas is a great family run place to go to pick up tacos for lunch and a kilogram of corn tortillas for home.  Generally they have pork, chicken and beef tacos every day around lunch time.  They are an excellent value at $3.  There is one big…More »

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 7. Nando's Flame Grilled Chicken

3333 32 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 6M5
(403) 769-0610
4.0 star rating
  9/11/2009

The chicken at Nandos is tender and juicy.  I have tried it quite a few times & it has been very consistent.  If you don't like spicy food stick with one of the milder options.  You can always add the spicy garlic sauce on the table to it but it's…More »

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 8. La Casa Latina Restaurant

3503 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2A 0R5
(403) 235-4620

Category: Latin American

5.0 star rating
  9/11/2009 First to Review

La Casa Latina is one of my favorite Mexican/Central American restaurants in the city (and yes I know that isn't saying much).  I moved to Calgary from Austin, TX so I've been very annoyed with the lack of quality Mexican food in Calgary.  I was so…More »

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 9. Sushi Bar Zipang

1010 1 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7W7
(403) 262-1888

Category: Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  9/23/2009

I have been to Sushi Zipang many times b/c I used to live across the street.  Since I've moved, I now mostly go there at lunch.  It is quite small & usually busy so go early if you don't want to wait.  The lunch specials are nice.  You can pick two…More »

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 10. Canada Dosa Corner

1715 52 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2A 6X3
(403) 235-3672

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  5/28/2010 First to Review

Thanks to a post on You Gonna Eat That, I decided to try out Canada Dosa Corner. I'm always looking for new "hole in the wall" type places in the NE to try. Definitely head over to her blog to get the full back story scoop on this restaurant.....now…More »

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 11. Forbidden City Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant

999 36 St NE
Calgary, AB T2A 7X6
(403) 250-1848

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2010

Forbidden City is an excellent place to visit for lunch when in the Northeast.  Lots of parking (though it can be very busy) and lots of tables.  Order off the dim sum menu and you have piping hot yumminess on your table in no time flat.  This is an…More »

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 12. Thai Express

3800 Memorial Drive NE
Calgary, AB T2A 7L9
(403) 457-1889

Categories: Thai, Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  1/6/2011 First to Review

Thai Express is a nice addition to the Marlborough Mall foodcourt.  It is in the far back corner so you just might miss it if you're not looking for it.  It has the same great food as the other Thai Express locations & quick, friendly service.  

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 13. Villa Madina

37 3800 Memorial Dr NE
Calgary, AB T2A 7L9

Category: Middle Eastern

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011 First to Review

Newly opened in the Marlborough Mall Food Court.  Villa Medina  is a great option for Middle Eastern food.  I had the chicken shwarma wrap combo.  It comes with a small shwarma, garlic potatoes and a small fountain drink.  Everything was fresh and…More »

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 14. Babylon Qithara

2555 32 St Ne
Calgary, AB T1Y 7J6
(403) 219-2121

Category: Middle Eastern

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011 First to Review

Babylon Qithara has a huge menu including wraps & platters.  Service is always quick and friendly and the food is tasty.  I would put it a bit on the pricey side.  I wish they had more of a lunch menu.  Overall, a great place & their fried eggplant…More »

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 15. Pho Dau Bo

110-4909 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2A 0V5
(403) 272-5160

Category: Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  1/20/2012

I love Vietnamese food!  I've been to Pho Dau Bo twice.  They are the fastest Viet restaurant I've ever been to!  The bun with pork and spring rolls is very tasty and fresh.  I also like their satay soup with chicken (I get it without noodles & with…More »

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