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1. King Noodle House Pho Hoang
After seeing the many positive reviews online for King Noodle, I decided to give the place another shot. The experiences of many of the writers were so different than mine, i honestly wondered if we had been to the same restaurant. Well, I know we…More »
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11/14/2008 First to Review
King Noodle is one of the many pho houses in Chinatown. Whenever I pass by, the restaurant is always… Read more »
2. Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant
Padmanadi is one of Chinatown's most popular restaurants. It attracts vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike with the excellent food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Now, there is a second location to enjoy. Much larger and brighter than the…More »
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11/10/2008
I have been back to Padmanadi numerous times since I wrote my original review, most recently last… Read more »
3. Humpty's Family Restaurant
As far as Humpty's goes, this is a good one. Large and clean, friendly service, good portions, and the excellent selection of family fare for which Humpty's is famous. This is one of the few chain restaurants in this particular neighbourhood. It is…More »
4. Pho Anh Dao - CLOSED
Pho Anh Dao is located in Chinatown in the space formerly occupied by Le Family Vietnamese. The menu is very similar, and full of Vietnamese dishes one would expect like bowls of pho, vermicelli rice noodle bowls with different kinds of meat, rice…More »
5. Lucky 97 Supermarket
Lucky 97 is one of the boldest landmarks in Chinatown. It carries regular supermarket items, but specializes in imported Asian goods. You can find loads of Asian juices, snack foods, noodles, and fresh items like meats, seafood, and produce. It…More »
6. Garden Bakery Restaurant
Garden Bakery is a huge Asian bakery in Chinatown. The large main area features a variety of buns, cookies, cakes, and other treats, many of which are uniquely Asian items like buns stuffed with taro root, or cakes made with various kinds of beans.…More »
7. Operation Friendship
Operation Friendship is an inner city organization that serves seniors in terms of housing and other forms of support. Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups in society (apart from children) and are often the victims of neglect and abuse. OP…More »
8. Urban China
Urban China is located in what used to be the old Rosie's on 101 Street. However, the new owners have completely re-done the place, making it totally unrecognizable from its former incarnation. Large and bright, the place is brimming with customers,…More »
9. Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart is a well-established Catholic parish in Edmonton's inner city that especially reaches out to the Aboriginal community. The church is large and beautiful, and example of artistic architecture. Masses are held daily, as well as special…More »
10. Van Loc
I started purchasing Vietnamese submarine sandwiches at Van Loc because it is almost right next door to the Tear Bar Cafe, where I often head for bubble tea. I had heard a lot about Vietnamese subs and wanted to try them out. Vietnamese subs are…More »
11. Samurai Bistro
Samurai Bistro is a small eatery with a small menu that specializes in Japanese noodle soups. Customers can choose the kind of noodle (ramen or udon) and stock (pork or miso) in any of the eight or so choices.
I had a vegetarian bowl with ramen and…More »
12. Oil Lamp
Oil Lamp is a Mediterranean restaurant in the Boyle Street area, adding a touch of class to a street dominated by pawnshops. The large, warm interior is also very colourful, especially the upholstery on the comfortable seating.
The first thing one…More »
13. Tea Bar Cafe
Bubble tea encompasses a variety of drinks with fruit juice, milk, or tea at their base, combined with fresh fruit or flavoured syrups, and finished with a hearty helping of sago - gooey, brown, sweet balls that are sucked up through very wide…More »
14. Lucky Stone Gifts and Crystals
A very small shop with small Asian trinkets like Buddhas, feng shui items, and various things that are questionable in practicality but somewhat interesting. The selection is not as a broad as other gift stores in the area, but it is worth dropping…More »
15. Ninh Kieu Restaurant
The more I dine in Ninh Kieu, the more I appreciate the experience. The feel of the place is so relaxed and calm, even when it is busy. Sometimes, if there are a lot of customers, service can be slow, but never impossible. I have continued to order…More »
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10/27/2008 First to Review
I was in the mood for Vietnamese food this past weekend, but wanted to try a place that was… Read more »
16. The Bubble Tea Cafe
It's no secret - I love bubble tea. I love the sweetness of the taste, the texture of the chewy sago balls, and seemingly endless choices of flavours. As a result, I was very excited to see that a new bubble tea shop was opening, right on 97 street…More »
17. Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant
Padmanadi is one of Chinatown's most popular restaurants. It attracts vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike with the excellent food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Now, there is a second location to enjoy. Much larger and brighter than the…More »
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11/10/2008
I have been back to Padmanadi numerous times since I wrote my original review, most recently last… Read more »
18. Boyle McCauley Health Centre
The Boyle McCauley Health Centre serves clients in the inner city, mostly for medical appointments, but also providing some services specifically geared to low-income and homeless people BMHC is run by Capital Health, meaning the people who work…More »
19. McCauley Apartments
McCauley Apartments is operated by E4C (formerly known as the Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation). It offers subsidized housing for people who have mental illness and disability and would face obstacles to housing elsewhere. In addition to…More »
20. Lotus Soul Gym Yoga
In an effort to make some lifestyle changes, I decided to try yoga. This location of Lotus Soul Gym (there is another on Whyte Avenue) is located near my office, so it was a natural choice to check it out first. There are a variety of drop-in and…More »
21. Tea Cottage
Bubble tea is as delicious as it is addictive, and there is no better place to sample its sweet taste than at The Tea Cottage. The no-frills, non-descript interior of wooden chairs and tables are accented by the crates of fresh fruits and boxes of…More »
22. Pho Hoa Noodle Soup
Pho Hoa is the place that got me hooked on pho -- Vietnamese soup filled with meat and rice noodles.
The soup base is chicken or beef, with a load of rice noodle, some vegetables, and the customer's choice of meat such as chicken, brisket, or meat…More »
23. Hoa An Restaurant
With all of the restaurants lining Chinatown serving Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, sometimes meal choices can get pretty predictable. On the other hand, sometimes a restaurant can be discovered that is a notch above the rest.
Hoa An stands out not…More »
24. Oriental Veggie House
Oriental Veggie House is one of the few all-vegetarian restaurants in Edmonton. Tucked away in Chinatown, the Veggie House serves Chinese-style dishes using soy, tofu, and gluten as meat substitutes. Other dishes use vegetables exclusively,…More »
25. Golden Bird Restaurant
Golden Bird is yet another Chinatown restaurant that simply gets packed around meal times. A small, cozy family establishment, Golden Bird serves a wide variety of the kinds of food one comes to expect on a Vietnamese and Chinese menu. Typical for…More »
26. Santo's Pizza & Steak
Santo's is a family business that is one of the mainstays of Little Italy. There are two parts to the restaurant - the dining room, and the bar area. The dining room is family-friendly, but a bit on the small side. It gets very crowded during…More »
27. Italian Bakery
The Italian Bakery is another one of the gems of Edmonton's central core. Located in, of all places, Chinatown, the Italian Bakery features freshly-baked, mouth-watering breads and pastries. I had my first canoli here, and I have kept coming back…More »
28. Stadium Mini Mart
A convenience store is so named because it is one thing: convenient. Stadium Mini Mart certainly is. Located at a busy intersection near Little Italy, Mini Mart sells pop, snack foods, and small life necessities one may want to pick up if they forgot…More »
29. La Dolce Vita Cafe
I stop in to La Dolce Vita from time to time for a latte. The coffee here is superb as it can only be in Little Italy. The shop is small, loud, and full of guys playing cards or watching the game on television. I don't think I have ever seen another…More »
30. Longan
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…More »
31. Tony's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Best pizza in the city - hands down. Nothing beats the thin, crispy crust and plentiful toppings. Original, traditional Italian thin crust pizza.
A newspaper where I work holds volunteer appreciation events at Tony's on a regular basis. It has a warm,…More »
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Spending Spree (6)My favourite retail destinations. |
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