🇨🇦 Must-Try Foods in Calgary — Ultimate Food Guide! 🍴

Having lived in Calgary for over a year, I’ve tried almost all the famous eats around the city. Here are some of my absolute favorite restaurants — perfect for tourists who want a delicious food adventure without the research! Save this list and eat like a local 😉 ✅【ZCREW Cafe】 🥑 Aussie-style brunch · Instagram-worthy · always busy Must-tries: Boston Cream French Toast, Bird Nest, Korean Fried Chicken Benny, Matcha Pancake Drinks are all photogenic and tasty 📸 💵 ~$30 📍 401 11 Ave SE ✅【Asian Palace】 🥢 25-year-old Chinese restaurant classic Old-school dim sum carts 🫖 Dinner Cantonese dishes are authentic — try the Concubine Chicken, Beef Brisket Hot Pot, Ginger Scallion Crab, Black Pepper Iron Plate Chicken, Fish Maw Soup 💵 ~$30 📍 295-1623 Centre St N ✅【Caesar's Steak House】 🥩 Famous for Alberta beef · classic steakhouse vibe Open-fire grill · great service Steaks and pork chops are super tender — go for medium-rare! 💵 ~$80-100 📍 512 4 Ave SW ✅【Han Corea】 🇰🇷 Popular Korean spot · always a line (go to the main location!) Must-order: Pork Bone Soup, Beef Intestine Hotpot, Octopus Hotpot, Blood Sausage, Pork Knuckle If the wait is too long, try Korean Village — also great and budget-friendly 💵 ~$30-40 📍 7008 Farrell Rd SE ✅【Banana Leaf】 🍜 Malaysian cuisine · big portions · amazing flavor Try: Bak Kut Teh (limited daily, go at noon!), Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Laksa, Satay Skewers, Roti, Noodles, Minced Pork Rice Note: Often closes early (~5 PM) 💵 ~$25 📍 3330 32 St NE ✅【Peters' Drive-In】 🥤 Iconic local shake spot since 1964 🍌🍇🍉 Mix and match 3 flavors: Banana, Blueberry, Oreo, Mango, Pineapple, Cherry, Lime, Grape, Watermelon Super thick shakes — almost a meal itself! Burgers and fries are okay, but you come for the shakes 😉 💵 ~$7 📍 219 16 Ave NE ✅【Grey Eagle Resort】 🦀 All-you-can-eat Wed (Asian) & Thu (Seafood) nights I’m obsessed! Opens 5 PM - 10 PM, often has lines Located inside a casino — must be 18+ to enter 💵 ~$34.99 📍 3777 Grey Eagle Dr ✅【Ari Sushi】 🍣 High-quality Japanese · fresh sashimi & sushi · udon 💵 ~$60 📍 1201 9 Ave SE Bookmark this list and eat your way through Calgary! 🏔️🍜 👇 Have more recommendations? Drop them below! #Calgary #CalgaryFood #YYCFood #FoodieGuide #CalgaryEats #TravelAlberta #CanadianFood #EatLikeALocal