TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Forbidden City

77/100 (1860 ratings)

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"I used to drive here from lethbridge to get my craving fix. Excellent place to..."

Yeen Ting Hwang

"Always try to come here at least once whenever I come to Calgary. Large selection on their menu and the classics are always on..."

Cory Tse

"I've been here for dinner, hot pot, dim sum and even weddings. Service is decent and typical of Chinese restaurants in Calgary. AYCE hot pot is..."

Natalie

"Our go-to dim sum place in YYC. Hot, fresh, & consistent. Large menu with ever-changing specials. Often a long wait for a table due to popularity...."

Loaf2go

"This spot is in our regular Dim Sum rotation. One of the better places in terms of food quality, as most Asian restaurants in Calgary service is in..."

Chad Hayden

"Victoria Day family dinner time at Forbidden 🚫 City got every family members approval... Food come out very quick and every dishes was..."

TuyeN_MaddisoN_007

"We’d been meaning to try this place for some time. Its a happening place with tasty food. The venue is a lovely, large room, nicely furnished and..."

Achillides

"The dim sum is good but so expensive!! The service is dicey at times. If you want something expect to be ignored by all surrounding staff except for..."

Lynn

"The best dim sum in Calgary. The beef steamed dumplings with beef and gravy are amazing.Pretty much everything I've had here is..."

M D

"The winter melon soup here is top tier soup. It's full of flavour but yet has a very clear soup taste definitely a must try. You have to call in..."

Lap Chi Duong

"My sister-in-law and I came here a little while ago for a unexpected lunch one day and I'm really glad we did. The place was packed so I was worried..."

Christina Marie Dodds

"Came here for an early Christmas brunch and glad we did when we saw a lineup start before 11AM, even though there were so many tables. Food was..."

N3y5a

"We love coming here for hot pot. I believe it's $25.99/person for all you can eat. The selection is quite substantive and they bring the items out to..."

Karen

"Love their dimsum, the waiting system they have is great. Must have the xiumai and the deep fried salad rolls. Super convenient location although..."

Tkadventures

"Definitely one of the top 5 dim sum restaurants in Calgary, the food is great and comes out quickly, the service isn't very good, and I have had to..."

I Luv Food

"I come here every month or so and I always enjoy their variety of dim sum. It's also one of the few places that sell the sweet dessert tofu AND it's..."

Dawne Law

"We're in here a lot. Been going for years. They mix it up a bit, usually have a couple different things but it's mainly hargow shuimai. As far as..."

Scruffle

"Food is ok not bad, lot's of dimsum choices. We like the soimai, chicken feet, bbq pork buns, beef tripe and the squid. Not that pricey. A little..."

Abbey J

"Very tasty Dim Sum dishes, pricing is above average, service is good and lots of Dim Sum selection. Authentic style Chinese dishes for dinner that..."

Anthony Chan

"We've been here for dim sum a couple of times before, and I think now I've had a chance to try enough of the dishes to know what's..."

Elite YYC

"Was there on christmas morning. It was packed, because it is one of few restaurants that open on christmas day. We waited an hour to get the table...."

Yunyun.z

"Dinner menu is much better than dim sum menu! Dim sum is quite expensive and nothing special/very standard (then again, this is Calgary!!). Most wok..."

Aiyou

"Very nice place with yummy dimsum. Waited about 15 mins for seating after getting there at 11am which is not too bad. Clean place and friendly staff...."

Shanna Liu

"Great food. Prices are on the higher side ($15 -$50) a plate. Always packed, make sure you get here before 6 for dinner, and for dimsum, before 11...."

Kita

"During the weekend, please try to arrive before 11 AM to avoid long line ups, other than that their dim sum food items are recommended. The..."

Genegie

"There's always a big line for Dim Sum. It is for sure worth the wait! I have never been disappointed with the dishes. I can honestly say it's one of..."

Cindy

"These guys are my top choice for dim sum! Service is lacking due to how busy it can get and that its of the typical Chinese restaurant, the food..."

PaulT

"one of the better places for chinese food. Although i did find that the quality of the regular menu dishes to have decline. My favourite part of..."

Sharon

"Coming from Edmonton, I've been here at least a dozen times, food is always yummy, weekends are busy so waiting usually happens but once food arrives..."

Ah

"Hey guys went for secret chinese food at forbidden city. As your probly aware I travel vast distances throughout the world and Calgary to explore..."

Mike Sheret

"As someone who's hometown is Hong Kong, this restaurant boasts its spot at the top of Chinese cuisine in Calgary. Along side their fellow chains,..."

LT.

"This is the only place we go for dim sum. Keep in mind that at noon on the weekends and stat holidays it is absolutely crazy here. The staff are not..."

Food4thoughtz

"We had our wedding there a couple of weeks ago and the experience was beyond our expectations. James was our coordinator and he was such a pleasure..."

FoodiesCNN

"Always good food! Best dim..."

Rainbow Trout

"I still like it because I'm from Edmonton - the land of crappy dim sums.. Otherwise, for Calgarians, I think the quality has gone downhill over the..."

CyniC-

"Took the family to forbidden city for the first time yesterday. The food was great and the price was fair. What stood out to me was Jack the manager...."

Stephen Nhan

"Loved it!!!. Had dim sum today with a good friend today. Decor has been changed, adds a nice update. Approached by a server within seconds, got..."

SReid

"This is an awesome place for dim sum. There is almost nothing i dont like on this menu. Not a fan of the regular menu...too authentic for..."

Ladygnome

"Best Hot Pot Experience. I completely agree with the reviews that the place has the worst service (seems like all the wait staff avoid eye contact at..."

Johan Capellan

"Still like their food. There is nothing better than having dim sum..."

K.andrea

"This is my favorite place for dim sum, probably the best in Calgary. The flavors and portions are great. The service does leave a lot to be desired..."

Mspowerbomb

"Good dim sum. Went here on a weekday, shortly after 11 am. The place wasn't busy, maybe 7-9 tables. We were seated shortly upon arrival,..."

Mcclane

"Tasty dim sum, Horrid service. When I was looking up their address, I was shocked to read so many negative reviews about service here. I have never..."

Layne

"I had been at this restaurant twice for Dim Sum on weekdays, and both experiences were good. I didn't have to wait too long to be seated, and the..."

Muncha

"One of the best dim-sum places. The staff is fast and efficient. The food is consistently excellent. Not served the traditional way with the carts,..."

Diner Number 7

"My favorite place for sauté and seafood!The Dim Sum is above par with good..."

Drowe

"Regular Spot. This is a regular spot for dim sum. Be prepared to go early on weekends or holidays as it is busy. Service has always be good and the..."

Susan Graham Tam

"Amazing food. Definitely worth the wait to get in. Check out the mall it's in as well. There's a woman who runs an adorable plant store with some..."

Samantha

"From the people who brought you Calgary Court and Sun Chiu Kee.... This was the Taste of Asia (the company that owns Calgary Court, Sun Chiu Kee and..."

T. C. Eats

"Loved it. Another suprise for me somewhere that I would never had gone alone. I went with a coworker that introduced me here and wow it was so good...."

HungryCanadian

"By far the best chinesse food!. I love this place great food the service is okay most waitress take long to fill your water or take your order but..."

Lucy Syh

"I swear dim sum is probably one of the most unhealthiest meals of all times as it's all meat +..."

Peaches

"This was the best decision we ever made for Chinese New Years! This dish is a must try for anyone or family who doesn’t want to cook for Chinese..."

Anna's Appetite

"It’s quite different than traditional dim sum, and the actual food is quite special as..."

Elsie Hui

"They were all yummy. (*pork rib photo is showing only half portion of the food as I took a photo in the middle of eating.) Foods were all good but..."

Erin Younju Hyun

"I have always enjoyed coming here for Dim Sum. It is definitely packed on a Saturday with very little social distancing, so be aware. We..."

Samantha Krewulak

"This is my first time at this restaurant and for sure I'mgoingthere again .... food was fresh and yummy also the services was great ( very friendly..."

Noor Othman

"One of the city's best Chinese restaurants. Sophisticated..."

Henry Du

"Our FIRST time at FORBIDDEN CITY but definitely not our last! We had great service and the food was delicious! Each item was very flavorful and we..."

Hungry Coupleyyc

"I was craving cream sauce lobster noodles so decided to give Forbidden City a go since I haven’t been there in over 10 years. It was quiet on a..."

Ann M

T. Pot China Bistro

75/100 (2579 ratings)

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"Before I get into it here’s a little context about my review; I’m a 30 year old white dude with two little kids. I love Chinese food, Dim Sum..."

Chad Hayden

"Came back from Vancouver, my first meal in Calgary was DimSum. After picking me up from the airport, my boyfriend took me to the closest Chinese..."

BeDelicious

"Growing up in Toronto eating dim sum whether it was downtown or in Scarborough/Richmond Hill was great. It was cheap, fresh, varietal and always very..."

Tmoski

"Delicious food in a beautiful Chinese restaurant. I've been here with friends/family for dim sum and dinner, and my taste buds love me for it every..."

HYFOODIE

"Stopped in for an early supper on a Friday & it was real busy which is usually a great sign. I got a seat pretty quickly & after ordering my meal the..."

Michael Buchanan

"One of the best places (and one of my favorites) for Chinese Dim Sum and dinner! It's not the cheapest place but it has quality food. They always..."

Megan Q

"I am so tempted to give it a 5.0 but I feel that it is not fair to give a perfect score unless you've been there a few times. I went there for the..."

CyniC-

"The food is delicious and there is Chinese cuisine served inside the restaurant. The staff are alright and the restaurant is spacious. The inside of..."

Diana Phu

"Tpot probably has one of the best hainan chicken in calgary. Perfectly seasoned chicken and rice. The chicken came out soft, hot, slippery and..."

Lap Chi Duong

"Honestly, of all the places I've been to in Edmonton and Calgary combined, this is one of the best that these two cities have to offer. It's got the..."

Erica To

"Going to this place on family day is absolutely crazy since the lineup is out the door. When you come in you have the opportunity to be seated in the..."

NetcandiAndy

"Food is amazing but service it terrible! Why such a contrast? The dim sum line ups are always long on the weekends, and Chinese people flock and wait..."

Sumbe Yahe

"A great place for dim sum, but be warned that this restaurant tends to get busy fairly quick. So please be there as early as possible.The..."

Genegie

"Taro with pork. This was the winning dish. The exterior was airy, the batter delicate and melted in your mouth. The taro was smooth and creamy. The..."

Hitting The Sauce

"I've been going here since 2009 and i'm telling you right now, everything here tastes amazing. The noodles, the dim sum, the beef - all of it very..."

Steamedumpling

"T.Pot is always busy, no matter when you go. I've been here a few times for dim sum and dinner. The food isnt consistent, sometimes it's pretty good..."

Yumyuminmytumtum

"Usual family favorite! Whether it's dim sum or dinner! The food is usually well made. It gets super crowded on the weekends for dim sum but it's..."

Cindy

"The best chinese restaurant in the NW. Conveniently half the restaurant is more formal and the other half is cafe style. I enjoy the dim sum here for..."

YYCFoodie

"Driving into Calgary off highway 2 and Deerfoot Trail, my family and I always make a detour for dim sum at T. Pot China Bistro before heading..."

CT

"Dim sum portions are small but flavours are great! I usually come here for dinner though, portions are also a little small but we love the flavours...."

Tkadventures

"T.Pot China Bistro located in northside of Calgary just off the Deerfoot Trail. The restaurant is quite big and it is pretty clean inside. If you are..."

John Xu

"Tpot is one of the closest asian restaurants for dimsum and cafe style food in the north. It gets really busy on the weekends, so i usually try to..."

Sharon

"Solid dimsum. Not as fun as cart service, but much quicker. It's super crowded and noisy, but that's basically to be expected - they have all of your..."

Allie Marie Percival-Wightman

"Like their other restaurants, Tpot is definitely one of the best for Chinese food in Calgary. With great taste, adequate/fair service, and beautiful..."

LT.

"Located in Country Hills, this place is inconveniently out of the way but it’s worth the drive. The strip mall area is packed with several other..."

Jonny

"Best dim sum in the city. Food always arrive at the table steaming hot. Not very comfortable..."

Rainbow Trout

"This is the first decent dim sum I've had since moving to Calgary 6 years ago. Food was excellent. I didn't find the service any more..."

Skyline

"Great for a fast meal. I stopped in on a Saturday night and had a bit of a wait, but I was craving a Portuguese Baked Rice with Chicken and that is..."

Natalie

"Really good quality food. Rarely disappoints. My family and I always go there for dim sum, and we go there sometimes for dinner as well...."

Siying.li1

"Atrocious? Think Again.. All reviews are biased, and I read quite a few that were very based on food portions and the service they receive. I am all..."

K_stupid_ha

"Amazing dim sum! Wasn't really impressed with dinner, but dim sum is..."

Foodieintraining

"S&P Squid tentacles are the BEST in Calgary. I love this place. We go at least 2X per month. The service is really hit or miss but it..."

Mac Tammy

"Best Dim Sum in the City. Located in the Harvest Hills Shopping Centre, this spot rivals any Dim Sum, anywhere. I'm including, San Fran and..."

Industrial Appetite

"Food=okay Service=Poor. They really need to improve their..."

Cherry Shrimp

"Improving. Service last year was extremely lacking and we've walked out (with and without ordering) two times, within a month. If there had been a..."

Mswt

"That is some damn good dimsum. Great service..."

Alvaro Somarriba

"I know there are lots of reviews saying that the service is bad and yes I have had a similar experience. However I went back recently and the service..."

Justine Kim

"Food was delicious, and service not as bad as everyone says. This is authentic Chinese food not mall style. Would definitely recommend. Great..."

Crosst

"This place is always busy. Expect a long wait for a table, & also for your food. Service isn't the greatest, but the food is good. Also quite pricey,..."

Rip

"Authentic Chinese Food. Went their a few times. They have some fantastic spicy dishes, full of flavour and large portions. Service is not that great,..."

David

"Dim sum is ok. But portions were small compare to other place. Their system seems to cause problem for the..."

Ray Q.

"One of the best in town. Food: Taste: Great, but definitely rich (as most chinese food is).Originality: Lots of interesting creations (ie...."

Cam TC

"This is my favourite place for dim sum. I live all the way really close to McKnight, and I'd make the drive to come to harvest hills to have good Dim..."

Mel

"The best dim sum in Calgary. Dim sum in Calgary is much the same wherever you go. There are a few places that are slightly better than others, some..."

Tangsta

"Our favourite dim sum in Calgary. T.Pot China Bistro is definitely our favourite place for dim sum in Calgary despite a few downfalls. The service..."

Aelle

"A little slice of HK in Calgary. I have eaten the dim sum at Tpot and after returning to Calgary from numerous years in asia including time in Japan..."

Kevin W

"Yummy dim sum!. Really like their wide selection of dim sum, egg tarts and steamed shrimp rice crepe are my..."

KK

"Good Quality Food with Crappy Service. Fast but crappy service. The food is great though. The parking is plentiful and the location is..."

Ethan

"Best dim sum but service SUCKS. OK, there are only 2 good dimsum place in Calgary and TPot is one of them: The other is at Ginger Beef in Willowpark...."

Wayne

"Good dim sum but not as good as..."

Vicky

"This is a busy place -- don't get me wrong, and service can be spotty at times. But when the lineup spill out to the parking lot and the tables are..."

T. C. Eats

"Great to have an option in the NW without having to trek downtown. Food stands for itself and service has never been an issue for..."

K

"I'm a regular. Yes I am Sunday noon regular. Sometimes I book, sometimes I don't. Yes it's a madhouse. But hey I grew up in Hong Kong, and good dim..."

Crustyasian

"I have mixed feelings about the T. Pot group of restaurants. They have good food, but the portions and the prices seem to have an opposite..."

Peaches

"I was looking for a place for some good dim sum when a friend recommended T.Pot. I was a bit skeptical because of the rating on Urbanspoon, but..."

Office Broccoli

"One of my favorite Chinese places to go to would be T.Pot China Bistro . I like it there so much, I actually got married..."

Elsie Hui

"Late at night nothing satisfies an appetite like a hot steaming bowl of rice noodles topped with tender braised..."

For The Love Of...

"I went out with the fam jam for some dim sum at T.Pot this weekend. Growing up in a Chinese family, we used to go out for dim sum every weekend...."

David

"Living in the NW of the city doesn't generally afford us a vast array of ethnic dining options, we normally would head elsewhere to get whatever it..."

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