Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Watercress Express

93/100 (767 ratings)

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"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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The Himalayan

92/100 (2976 ratings)

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Chili

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Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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"This is my favourite restaurant in Calgary. The flavours are amazing and the dishes can be served mild, medium, or hot. I like to get medium with hot..."

Heatherlynn13

"This place is my favourite place to go whenever I'm in Calgary - the staff practically know me by name. They have a great atmosphere and..."

John Albiston

"C and I had our annual birthday/Christmas dinner this year without L and it wasn’t the same without him. We swapped presents and everything! That..."

TanyaR

"I enjoyed my dinner here very much. We had the Fish Tareko to start, which was delicious, bu the sauce was very spicy. Thankfully my years of travel..."

LustreOne

"Phenomenal food, nice decor and friendly fast service ! We came on a Friday evening for a birthday and we were all pleasantly surprised and left..."

S.W

"We’ve been here multiple times & loved everything we’ve tried! Unique flavours as well as hints of Chinese & Indian cuisines. Beautiful..."

Loaf2go

"What an incredible surprise! (Didn’t know anything about this place - just drove by and saw it) Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and..."

Sonja Danger

"Awesome Nepali restaurant! The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and very friendly service. Highly recommended the dal-bhat, a great sample of..."

Vincy

"Thoughtfully prepared food in a beautiful setting, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. We managed to snag a table by sheer luck in this..."

Quince

"Always a great place for not only food but atmosphere and service as well. So worth the trip, so what are you waiting for?! But make..."

Kirsten McEwing

"Nice decor, pleasant service, reasonable prices. It was packed when we were there, so better to make a reservation in advance. Pork dumplings are..."

Catherine

"I love this place! The restaurant is nice and atmosphere is fantastic. These come second only to how delicious everything is...."

Chunny

"Went here for a meal last night with friends. Not the easiest to get to from Airdrie but well worth the visit. We arrived at opening and were shown..."

Woodotcom

"All food was excellent. Unfamiliar with the cuisine, staff were very helpful about ordering. Great prices but could've used a light tidy up in the..."

Jessica Oliver

"Absolutely awesome food. Took friends from Toronto to try this place, all of us had such a great time. The service was good, and we didn't have to..."

Joyce Ma

"Amazing... mouth watering butter chickenThe dal is just the "momz cooked dal" Just the perfect blend of food and spicesAwesome..."

Ravneet

"After all these years we finally took in The Himalayan. We mad a reservation for early Tuesday evening (5:30 pm), and the restaurant was full (all..."

Trond Frantzen

"Soooooo good. It'll be one of those meals where you're so full but can't stop eating, cause it's so delish. Definitely a must-try, then repeat as..."

Leslie Nicole

"I use to live across from the Himalayan and was one of the first customers. It is nice to see that Sanjay has grown his business into the amazing..."

Trav Tok

"Great service, ambiance, and delicious food! We came in on a Friday night without reservation but they found a spot for a limited time which was..."

Diana Elizarova

"By far a gem in Calgary ! Some of the best and most authentic restaurants in the city. Once unknown this restaurant is always packed and with a line..."

Mark Schulz

"My husband liked this restaurant more than I. We started with their dumplings which were tasty, but not spectacular. My husband had one of their..."

Food Maven

"The food is good. But the price doesn't match the amount of food I got. Services are just meh (no refill of waters even after I called waiters twice..."

Catvsfood

"Fantastic Food!Food: Overall Outstanding! Highy recommend!Several Nepalese dishes were top notch. Spice level adjustable. Variety veg and..."

Nan

"We are exceptionally fortunate to have this restaurant in our neighbourhood. Yum factor is VERY high!Eat the Mango Fruity..."

Eflo

"Wow, just wow. This is not even fine dining, but should be considered as such. There are no words to describe the experience here, you just have to..."

Sumbe Yahe

"After the renovation, the decor and ambiance is definitely more lively and pleasant. Thought I've noticed that their portions are smaller. Flavours..."

Marshmellie

"I just moved to Calgary from Toronto and checking out the Cowtown food scene, and I am impressed! There are a few restaurants with food like..."

Spencer Ryan

"First an foremost, amazing customer service. I have not experienced better customer service anywhere else. I want to give this restaurant a higher..."

Danielle

"This is one of the best restaurants to which I have been in years. While living in Toronto for 25 years, I was a big foodie for East Indian food, as..."

John Andrew

"I like the Himalayan! I think it's fairly unique to Calgary. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return in the future! Need to open a second in a..."

Hypsochromic

"I received the best service I have ever had at a restaurant. It was prompt, warm, and polite. I felt very welcome at this restaurant even though my..."

JDragon

"One of my favorite places to go eat. Always consistent and very fresh! Momo's are amazing, same with the naan bread. Service is spectacular...."

KT

"Finally tried this place as it is quite far from home. So glad we did. Everything was delicious and so many different flavours. Basically it's..."

Filip Kavan

"There are few places that I trust to consistently provide warm service, a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. The Himalayan is one of..."

The Pretentious Food Snob

"The food here is amazing and the service is even better. Great flavours. The server waited on us very attentively and was engaging and thoughtful...."

Aravind Soundar

"Love the food, love the service, love the atmosphere. Didn't make reservation, waited 30 mins for a table, so worth the..."

EthanA

"Nepali cuisine?? What is this? take the best of Chinese and Indian food you have Himalayan. After a longer-than-necessary delay I finally made the..."

Watermelon Duck

"Great food, reasonable prices, and great service! Triple threat! We ordered the butter chicken, Himalayan lamb, and mango fruity shrimp. We shared..."

Mish

"This place has been on my list for years. Finally made it. It was very good. Super busy but we squeezed in before the rush. You'll love this..."

Corner Deuce

"The Yen had to head back to Vancouver. For her last supper in Cowtown, I wanted something close to my house, and something hot and filling to warm..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Absolutely fabulous! Been here twice and both times I was not disappointed and will definitely be back again. The wait staff was friendly and on the..."

Aspiring Travel Writer

"Elegant dining area with delicious Nepalese cuisine, modest in size but big in flavor and very gracious staff to accomodate you. Saturday lunch..."

Joeyrivs

"Great place! My friends and I came here last night to try something new, everyone was extremely impressed with the restaurant. The fish,..."

Mortaloser

"Food was amazing. Everything was perfect. Was greeted as we came in and seated right away. Cucumber water was poured and a..."

Ryan Todd

"Great place and awesome food! If you love lamb you need to try the lamb dishes there. I have been here twice now and it never disappoints. You most..."

Michelle

"I have been here twice before and always enjoyed it. The ambience is calming and leads you to enjoy it even more. The foods are cooked perfectly..."

Enjoyfood

"Really great food and amazing service. Only wish is that it was closer to me because it would totally be one of my favs. I would not hesitate to..."

M

"A "hole-in-the-wall" quality of food but in a nice atmosphere. Great flavours in the food. With a mixture of different ethnic cultures, they..."

Jenny

"The Himalayan is one of Calgary's most reputable restaurants, and with great reason! This local eatery has set a strong standard for itself, one that..."

J.Chews

"An amazing stop for meat lovers and vegetarians, The Himalayan has a very broad menu that people with restrictive diets will enjoy.The..."

Tunit

"This was our first visit to The Himalayan, with friends visiting from out of town. We most certainly will be back to introduce more friends to the..."

Tristan

"I've been waiting to try this restaurant for a while now and finally came the other night. It gets very busy so call a day or 2 in advance for..."

Hips Dont Lie

"Our first time visiting and certainly not our last. From start to finish, a fantastic dining experience. LOVE this place!!!The bf and I..."

M

"What a hidden gem! The food and service were both extraordinary! Do not let the outside of the restaurant fool you, when you walk inside its like..."

Estee

"Had the chicken momo dumplings to start. The sauce was delicious. For main had Kathmandu vegetable & the Himalayan chicken grill. Loved the..."

Katie Elizabeth

"Been here several times & I've never been disappointed. Make sure you get a reservation. Nepalese cuisine at its finest. Try momos, chauchau, tofu,..."

World Foodie

"Simply amazing! I'm still craving their food and it's been over a week since I've been there! The staff are so wonderful and the food divine! Make..."

Big_Spoon

"The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were perfect - not too heavy or light. I also like the presentation of the food! The servers were..."

Dawne Law

"Fantastic evening. Initially came to get take out but was seated so quickly that we stayed. Although busy, such a wonderful and comfortable..."

Allan Guillermo

"This is one of my favourite spots in the city. The service is friendly and warm. The food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant has a really..."

Asher Cubid

"We had a lovely experience here - food was delicious, the atmosphere is really nice, we loved the Nepal art and the service was so warm and..."

Safia Kanji

"Food was great. Each bite was full of flavour. I would recommend to make a reservation. The price is pricier with less quantity. The servers were..."

Amy

"I love exploring Calgary's food scene so I am frequently eating out. This is, hands down, my absolute favourite restaurant in the city. The food is..."

Oatmealforlife

"Had the Himalayan shrimp and the cottage cheese chili and they were two of the most delicious dishes I've had in a long time. Service was attentive..."

Alan Byers

"Tried the buffet lunch on a Wednesday and the place was packed. Good value for the selection fo food. I "chau chau" (noodles) was my favourite..."

Chris Matthew

"We had Chicken Mo Mo, Mango Fruity Shrimp and Spinach Tarkari with lamb, they all tasted amazing!!! The service was also awesome. We also loved the..."

Brenda Wang

"Came here about three weeks ago with friends.First of all, great service! Really friendly servers that kindly explain the menu. They were really..."

Zolaman91

"The Himalayan is my go-to for great food. The lunch buffet is incredible (especially if the macha ko johl is on!), dinner is awesome (try the..."

Mike

"Awesome family run and owned restaurant. The service and food are always so good. Mango chicken is my favorite. The servers are great at explaining..."

ABCooper

"Amazing food! Great service! One of my favorite restaurants in..."

JB

"We usually always order the same thing from here. It's delicious as always. Not one bad thing to say about this place. The staff are very attentive..."

Food4thoughtz

"Delicious. If you want a delicious meal and genuine service then this is your place. Amazing food and atmosphere every time I..."

Jensmithbrooks

"I've been here several times over the years and last nights was great once again. The service, atmosphere, menu diversity, portion sizes, flavours..."

Tmoski

"So much more than I was expecting!. Title says it all. Flavors were amazing and the atmosphere and staff are..."

Carter.g.greer

"It had been awhile. What was I thinking? The Himalayan remains one of the best examples of a restaurant operated for the comfort and pleasure of its..."

Achillides

"Love it!. The lunch buffet is amazing! The dinner menu is amazing!Everything about this restaurant is...Amazing. Stop..."

X0_aida

"This time we were prepared and made reservations beforehand so that we were able to get a table at The Himalayan! Ryan was kind enough to join us..."

Kimmy W

"Delicious. Went for lunch today, third time being there and it was exceptional. The variety, the depth of flavour (slow and careful cooking) was..."

Gord

"So good. I always love going to this restaurant. The food is amazing and consistent. One of the best restaurants in..."

Angelalynnregino

"Never disappoints!. I'm so glad we took a chance to try this place a few months ago. Every time we go back either to dine in, or take out the..."

Amanda

"Little gem!. I always love coming to this restaurant as it has delicious food and the service is great. Staff is very kind and friendly, especially..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"Friendly staff, good ambiance, great food. We ordered lamb dal Bhat, grilled chicken, and shrimp bhuteko. All were great, and we like the shrimp..."

Gary Fung

"A great restaurant. Himalayan food is closed to Indian but it's not as spicy hot. The Indian food base is already hot, here you can choose to make it..."

Hamid Velji

"I can definitely say that this is a great place. First time I got to taste their dishes was when I was with my mom. She and I were visiting a friend..."

Janet Robertson

"The food is very delicious, the price is reasonable, and the service is great! All waiters are super attentive! We tried medium spicy level and it..."

Dassie L

"Great first experience for Nepali cuisine. Restaurant is well decorated and service was friendly and attentive. My favourites were the garlic naan..."

Ann M

"Authentic Nepalese resturant. Most resturant in calgary have Indian flavor spice base but this resturant gives Nepali flavor. Not too much spices or..."

Rina Khaniya

"My dad treated me to a meal here and we were so amazed at how the service and foods are so good. Firstly, the place has a good ambiance and it's..."

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