Edmonton | XO Bistro - Elevating Vietnamese Cuisine

📍 5021 Mullen Rd, Edmonton ✨ First Impressions Stepping into this MacTaggart location feels more like entering a chic bistro than a typical pho joint - think modern lighting, stylish decor, and zero lingering broth smells. Perfect for dates or girls' nights! 🍽️ Must-Order Hierarchy 1️⃣ Rice Bowls (My Ultimate Favorite) Protein options: Beef (best!) > Pork > Chicken > Tofu Pro tip: Swap rice for vermicelli noodles & add fish sauce for authentic Viet flavor bomb Shake It Beef Cube: Medium-rare steak w/ tomato fried rice - unreal umami! 2️⃣ Dry Noodles Classic bun thit nuong (grilled meat noodles) done right 3️⃣ Pho (Only If You Must) Good but not their strong suit - save your soup cravings for specialty pho spots 🍤 Snack Attack 💰 Splurge-worthy: Egg Yolk Shrimp ($20.5/5pc) - Decadent but hurts the wallet 🦑 Best Value: Crispy squid - Light batter, perfect dipping sauce Fluffy scallion pancakes - Addictive & affordable 💵 Pricing $20-30pp (Huge portions! Windermere locals rejoice - finally good Asian food nearby) ⏰ Hours Sun-Thu: 11AM-10PM | Fri-Sat: 11AM-Midnight "Where Vietnamese flavors meet Instagram-worthy plating - skip the pho, go straight for those shaking beef cubes!" #YEGVietFood #HiddenGem #EdmontonDateNight