Edmonton’s Legendary Omurice

🍛 Japonais Bistro | Edmonton’s Legendary Omurice (Fluffy Egg Clouds Meet Shrimp Fried Rice!) 🇯🇵✨ 📍 Location: 11806 Jasper Ave (Follow the sizzle of teppanyaki and buttery egg aromas) 💰 Price Range: (18-25 lunch sets) 🌟 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (Comfort: 5/5 🥄, Portions: 4/5 🏋️) 🍳 WHY THIS OMURICE IS EDMONTON’S OPEN SECRET • Tokyo-Trained Chef – Eggs whipped to cloud-like fluff then tornado-rolled 🌪️ • Lunch-Only Magic – Served 11 AM-2 PM (dinner menu swaps to sushi) ⏰ • Hidden Gem – Tucked in a Jasper Ave basement with izakaya vibes 🏮 🥢 MUST-ORDER DISHES 1️⃣ Omurice Set ($22) • Fluffy Egg Blanket – Wrapped around shrimp + bell pepper fried rice 🍤 • Sauces: Demi-glace or creamy mushroom (beg for half-half) • Full Set Includes: • Miso soup with nameko mushrooms 🍄 • Tamagoyaki (sweet layered omelette) 🥚 • Spicy pickles (gut-cleansing heat) 🌶️ 2️⃣ Calamari Karaage ($16) • Crispy Panko Armor – Hides juicy squid rings • Dipping Duo: Yuzu mayo + ponzu 3️⃣ Off-Menu Hack Ask for "omurice with curry" – Japanese curry spill-over drama! ⚠️ PRO TIPS ▫️ Sharing Strategy: Split one omurice + add calamari (perfect for 2) ▫️ Timing: Arrive by 12:30 PM to avoid office worker rush 🏃💨 ▫️ Texture Trick: Mix pickles into rice halfway to combat richness 📌 FINAL VERDICT ✅ Perfect For: Comfort seekers, Studio Ghibli brunch vibes, fried food lovers ❌ Skip If: You hate eggs or want light meals 💬 Our Take: “That first forkful of egg? Like cutting into a savory soufflé. The calamari? We double-dipped until the sauces ran dry.” P.S. Their matcha tiramisu ($9) uses red bean paste instead of coffee – order early, it sells out! #EdmontonEats #OmuriceHeaven #ComfortFood #HiddenGem #AnimeVibes