Calgary Food Review | Rockies & River Restaurant

The hottest Chinese restaurant that's been flooding everyone's feeds lately—some rave about it, others say it's inconsistent. We waited for the hype to settle before checking it out! 🏠 Ambience One of the most stylish Chinese restaurants in Calgary, blending modern East-meets-West decor—feels like a trendy spot straight out of China! 🥢 Food A massive menu covering Sichuan, Northeastern, and Cantonese cuisines, but Sichuan dishes steal the show 🌶️. No disappointments here—everything we tried was solid! 🥗 Cilantro & Scallion Tripe Salad 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ A refreshing, tangy appetizer. 🐔 Chongqing Spicy Chicken 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 MUST-ORDER! Crispy, numbing, and packed with flavor—perfectly fried. 🐟 Sichuan Fish with Pickled Veggies (Black Cod) 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Tender fish slices, but watch out for hidden Sichuan peppercorns! 🍖 Yu Xiang Pork (Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A rice killer—sweet, spicy, and savory. 🥓 Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork (Guo Bao Rou) 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Slightly thick batter, but the flavor is on point. 🌶️ Spicy Blood & Tofu Stew (Mao Xue Wang) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Heat seekers will love this fiery hot pot. 🥘 Twice-Cooked Pork with Leeks & Tofu 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🥬 Garlic Pea Shoots 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A fresh, garlicky palate cleanser after all the spice. 🥢 Molten Brown Sugar Mochi 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Not too sweet, with a gooey center—perfect ending! 💰 Price 6 people, 8 dishes = $211 CAD (leftovers packed for days—portions are generous!). 📍 Location Rockies & River Restaurant 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW #140, Calgary 🔥 Verdict: A strong contender for Calgary’s best Sichuan food—worth the drive! #CalgaryEats #YYCFoodie #SichuanFood #ChineseCuisine #CalgaryRestaurants #HiddenGems #SpicyLovers