The best Dinner in Calgary | Sluurpy updated in April

"Tried this place on a whim, and compared to the other vietnamese options in the area this one was a clear winner. I really enjoyed their take on sate..."

Claire Santucci

"This place is amazing! So good! The chefs take their time and pride into what they ultimately bring to the table, very unique, delicious..."

MmmFood

"This place is amaze balls! The flavours are authentic but transformed and reimagined. It is hands down the best Vietnamese takeout, bar none. For..."

John Meng Ung

"Love this place! My bf wanted this rice dish but they didn't have, so we ordered something else but the owner made sure we were satisfied and gave us..."

Victoria Carvalho

"This place has the best and freshest Vietnamese around. It is a big step up from places like KoDo and Thai Thai. You can order out or sit down and..."

Jenny Brown

"I must say this is the prettiest bowl of satay beef pho that I ever had in Calgary. The shallots and bean sprouts were nicely arranged in a fancy..."

Vincy

"Delicious. Clean. Very friendly service. The portions were large and tasted very fresh. $12 for a large vermicelli bowl on 17th Ave. Pretty..."

Corner Deuce

"Good place for Vietnamese food on 17th Ave. Great location and situated in one of my favourite areas in Calgary. Interior was clean, modern, and..."

YVRmeetsYEG

"So tasty, so friendly!. Loved the fresh wraps, specifically chicken chili lime. The pork spring rolls are very nicely done. Plus the staff were all..."

Retterson

"Just moved to 17th ave and I walked past this place. It was pretty busy which was a good sign. The menu has some variation and is just the right size..."

FoodAndMussels

"Yum yum yum! I love this place! This is the best addition to upper 17th in ages! I eat here weekly and have never been disappointed. Everything I've..."

Bronwyn Davis

"Not being vietnamese, I cannot comment about what this restaurant does that makes it "fusion". This restaurant is clean. It is cafeteria style..."

Fooby Walla

"I've been wanting to try this cute little vietnamese restaurant for a while. You go up and order then take a number to your table where the server..."

YYCFoodie

"Stumbled upon this place because the Thai spot next door was closed. We got the Kimchi fried rice and sate pho. We love spicy food, and this was..."

Melissa Brophy

"Another place in the Calgary where you get a great bang for your buck. Highly recommend the salad rolls, chicken wings and vermicelli! They also have..."

Lisa Nguyen

"Tess and Albert go to Watercress ExpressEveryone loves Vietnamese food, so it's always nice to go somewhere with a fresh take on this..."

Justess

"While they offer the standard pho (beef noodle soups), they have done a fantastic job offering up other creative options that are tasty and unique...."

For The Love Of...

"Watercress Express opened early this year and we fell in love with it right away. We finally made it to W week so now we can provide a review for..."

Kimmy W

"Love, LOVE this place! Delicious, inexpensive, clean, great service and location. The flavours and attention to detail here are wonderful..."

Fond_of_Food

"I stopped in here today for a quick lunch after a job interview. I have eaten at many Vietnamese restaurants in Calgary and consider myself a bit of..."

Diana Goemans-Zinselmeyer

"At first glance this place has a mall food ordering atmosphere but don't be fooled as Watercress Express kicks out some fantastic and original..."

Stephen Brodie

"there is no shortage of vietnamese restaurants in calgary. however , most that I have been to are virtually the same .........as if the meals were..."

Murray O

"Express order…sit down…eat! Kind of like ordering fast food at the mall, but on a different end of the spectrum. Located on 17 Ave right beside..."

Sharon

"Express order…sit down…eat! Kind of like ordering fast food at the mall, but on a different end of the spectrum. Located on 17 Ave right beside..."

Sharon

"I eat here pretty often as the food is fresh and the prices for the quality is inexpensive. I use to really like the lemongrass chicken sub but the..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Absolutely some of the best Sate Pho in Calgary. Highly..."

Aaron Vantendo

"Delicious twist on your typical banh mi. I'm craving the bao already and I just finished it. Those shoestring fries are quite tasty too. Yum...."

A-and-C

"Watercress Express is a small, modern Vietnamese restaurant that opened its doors at the beginning of this year and is anything but your classic Pho..."

We Taste Food

"My parents have been raving about Watercress Express since the first time they tried it. My mom told me the other day that they've been getting food..."

Worth_y

"Great to-go experience. First time in, played it pretty safe and had a Lemongrass Beef and a tofu wrap. Was fantastic, everything made scratch to..."

J-Mill

"Very fresh and delicious. This place is absolutely amazing. The braised pork cheek bao is my favourite. I normally like beef in my bao and burgers,..."

Gai Lan

"This is the best pho you'll find..."

Lynn

"Wow! Great flavor and presentation for many dishes! The owner David treated me to complimentary desserts and appetizers a couple of times, a very..."

5Sense

"Beef Kalbi sandwich was good but small. The side mini fries were good and different. A tad expensive for $11 but I'd go back and try other..."

Tmoski

"Love this place!. The best Vietnamese food you'll find along 17th Avenue. Consistently great food every time! We are regulars here..."

Allyshab33123

"Ten bucks can't buy you much in this city. Maybe one and a quarter pint of beer. Two thirds of a glass of wine? However, Watercress Express offers..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Don't miss this place. First time eating at Watercress Express. We were very impressed. Everything tasted extremely fresh and was put together with..."

SRB From YYC

"A Beltline gem. No other modern Viet like this in the city. Order up style with great service. The chef / owner? personally greeted us.We had..."

Ham Sandwich

"Outrageously Delicious!!!!. As the title says, food is outrageously delicious. My favourite dish was the pork cheek bao and the weekly special which..."

Cani

"I never write reviews, but had to after our first meal here. The food was unbelievable. Fresh, flavourful, and made with care. The service was top..."

Kje

"Fresh and delicious. Food is really fresh and tasty. Staff are very friendly. Wasn't sure what to expect as its counter ordering but we were..."

Mmgw

"Definitely coming back. The staff was really friendly and helpful. They checked up on us a couple times to make sure everything was ok. The food was..."

Deenguyen

"Fresh and Delicious. If you love the clean and balanced flavours of Vietnam, then this is the place. It's not your traditonal Vietnamese restaurant...."

Mmallemeier

"Amazing restaurant. The food is soooo good.. it's fresh, and very friendly staff.. for me it's one of the best vietnamese cuisine in..."

Myedel2817

"Spring Rolls and Coffee. Just stopped in for a quick snack, spring rolls were hot and fresh and the iced coffee was strong. Can't wait to go..."

Sam Trafford

"Good Stuff. The girl at the counter was very friendly and really enthusiastic when I placed my order. She checked on things a couple of times to make..."

Krunk

"New Go To Vietnamese in Beltline!. Happened upon Watercress while browsing Urbanspoon for Vietnamese and noticed the new restaurant with a really..."

Ncmigas

"Very good. The best Vietnamese food I've had in Calgary. Prices are a little higher than most other Vietnamese restaurants, but this isn't your..."

Marty Friese

"Farewell Thai Thai...Welcome Watercress Express!Watercress Express is located where the old Thai Thai was situated on 17th avenue & 13th..."

Foodie4Life

"Astonishingly delicious. Opening day, blown away. I got an order of the crispy char siu wontons and the Korean kalbi bao... both of the names of..."

Gianni M

"Fantastic First Day Food!!. We've been keeping our eye on the space for weeks as they get ready to launch a new "Modern Vietnamese" restaurant on..."

MKurtz

"I could taste fresh basil leaves, the sour and heat from the dipping sauce, as well as the tartness of the orange mango sauce splayed underneath the..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Watercress Express is set up like a fast food joint. You order and pay at the till, but the food taste and is presented like a bistro. GB went crazy..."

Hitting The Sauce

"One of my favorites restaurants, the food is awesome too many flavors in one dish, excellent presentation, the portions are very big and the service..."

DANIEL

"I had a delicious lunch at Watercress Express. My Vietnamese friend recommended this place and she was right. I will definitely be..."

Janet Clarke Bell

"Had lunch and ordered their beef sate soup! Best date soup I've had. Uniquely flavourful. Great price, excellent customer service, and fast service...."

Julieann Austria

"By far the best Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary! Their plate presentation is gorgeous, their ingredients are fresh and their dishes all have a..."

Whitney Hutchin

"Was a little nervous as there wasn't a soul inside and the noodle joint down the street was packed. We made the right choice however, this place was..."

Chris Carr

"Tried the steam pork bun. It was tasty; a little on the pricey side but we thought it was worth it. We tried the shrimp papaya salad, grilled pork..."

Anh Tran

"Best Vietnamese in the city! Incredible flavors, tons of lemongrass and shallot in their sauces, fresh mint and basil gives everything the such a..."

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