101bistro

Edmonton Downtown’s 101 Bistro is serving up fire—literally! 🔥 Let’s talk about their grill plate mixed ribs—no cap, it’s even better than what I had at Hong Kong-style cha chaan tengs! The mixed grill lets you pick 2 from steak, chicken cutlet, pork chop, and chicken wings. I went with steak and wings, and wow—the second that sizzling 铁板 (hot plate) hit the table, it took me right back to childhood memories of casual steak houses！ The server warns you to shield yourself with a napkin before pouring black pepper sauce over the scorching hot plate, and boom—the crackling, sputtering sound (and that aroma!) is pure magic ✨. The steak? Nearly well-done but so juicy, soaked in that rich black pepper sauce—flavor overload in the best way 🥩. And the wings? Four crispy, golden beauties that crunch with every bite 🍗. Plus, you get a choice of bacon, pineapple, sausage, or ham on the side—I picked bacon, but next time, pineapple’s calling to cut the richness 🍍! Before the grill plate comes, you get a bowl of borscht and bread 🥣, and after? A mountain of fried rice or spaghetti 🍝. The portion? Insanely huge—you’ll leave stuffed, no doubt about it! My friend got the seafood grill, and honestly? It can’t compete. The seafood’s all fried, a bit greasy, and the lobster tail was way too salty 🦞. Stick with the mixed ribs—you won’t regret it! We also tried the French toast with “ka-yeung” sauce. I thought it’d be the Malaysian-style spread, but nope—it’s a bright orange sweet sauce! Still, sugar + butter + toast? Impossible to mess up 😋. Pro tip: Their hot milk tea is refillable! 😭 I messed up and ordered the wrong one—total rookie move. Head to 101 Bistro in Downtown for that nostalgic, sizzling grill experience. It’s loud, hearty, and 100% satisfying 🥳! #Edmonton#Edmontoncuisine