Banff Foodie Shortlist | 3 Tried & Tested Spots (Honest Reviews!)
📍 Why These 3? After multiple trips, these are the hits and misses in Banff—from ramen to steak to ice cream—with no fluff, just real talk. 🍽️ Restaurant Breakdown 1️⃣ Ramen Arashi 🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Solid Comfort Food: Curry pork katsu rice ($18) – crispy cutlet, extra curry sauce. ✔ Good For: Post-hike warmth, budget eats ($20/pp). ✔ Skip If: You want authentic Tokyo ramen (it’s Canadian-Japanese). 2️⃣ Block Kitchen + Bar 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Must-Order: Duck spring rolls ($14) – crispy shell, juicy filling. ✔ Vibe: Moody lighting, great cocktails, staff = friendly. ❌ Avoid: Mushroom risotto ($22) – weirdly sweet, mushroom purée texture. 3️⃣ The Maple Leaf 🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Hit or Miss: Good Steak: Tender cuts (if lucky), decent sides. Bad Steak: Overcooked yet bloody, charred edges.✔ Service: Uneven (felt ignored vs. neighboring tables).💰 $70+/pp (gamble). 🍦 COWS Banff 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Creamy Wins: 2 scoops for $10, milk-forward flavors. ✔ Try: Wowie Cowie (caramel + fudge), Gooey Mooey. ✨ Key Takeaways ✔ Best Meal: Block Kitchen’s duck rolls (order double!). ✔ Biggest Gamble: Maple Leaf steaks ($70 for maybe-good meat). ✔ Sweet Save: COWS ice cream (no line hacks: go post-8PM). #BanffEats #NoFilterReviews #IceCreamSavesTheDay