101 Bistro
š101 Bistro is located in Downtown, very close to Rogers Place (about a 5-minute walk) š¶āļø. Although I hesitated a bit before writing about this placeš, I still decided to share it because it can be a good option under certain circumstancesāespecially if youāre in the area and craving classic Cantonese cafe eats š. šThis is the relatively newest among the three Cantonese cafesš. The interior feels fresh and modern, with bright lighting and clean tables that make it a pleasant spot to sit down. Location-wise, itās not too far from my home, but due to the security issues in the Downtown area, I still rarely go there on a regular basisš. However, since itās so close to Rogers Place, itās especially perfect for popping in to warm up with a meal after a hockey game in winter āļøāno need to trek far in the cold, just cozy up with a hot bowl of noodles or rice! š Overall, 101 Bistro is a very new Cantonese cafe. Compared to the previous two, it has fewer menu options but larger portion sizesāgreat for hungry folks after a game š! Youāll find all the classic Hong Kong-style dishes: from silky congee š„£ and crispy egg tarts š„§ to savory beef chow fun š and juicy roasted pork š. While there are occasional minor quality control issues (like the noodles being a bit overcooked once), there are no major misses overall. Itās especially suitable for grabbing some Hong Kong-style dishes to warm up after an event at Rogers Placeš. Imagine stepping in from the cold, ordering a hot cup of milk tea āļø and a plate of char siu riceāpure comfort! Hopefully, this place will continue to improve in terms of quality control and menu variety in the futurešāmaybe add some more dim sum options? š„¢ Iād love to see har gow (shrimp dumplings) on the menu! If youāre in the Downtown area, especially near Rogers Place, give 101 Bistro a try. Itās not the fanciest, but itās reliable, convenient, and hits that Cantonese cafe spot just right š. Next time Iām at a game, Iām definitely stopping by for their egg tartsāheard theyāre flaky and buttery perfection š„§! #Edmonto#Edmontoncuisine