It's a great prairie Chinese diner, if you're familiar with early Alberta Chinese history and settlement patterns. Basically, just about every small Alberta town had/has a Chinese restaurant and over the years, rejigged their menus to please western farmer's tastes. So in a way, it's true fusion food of sorts. 😁
Today was lunch and I had beef and veg while one friend had Singapore Noodles. Another pal had the combo plate (beef, chicken fried rice, and sweet/sour pork). Last pal had... A cheeseburger! All diners expressed satisfaction with their meals. All meals were incredibly generous to the point of too much!
I can only speak for my meal but it was delicious. Lots of beef, bok choy, cauliflower, and broccoli wokked in a black bean sauce. Very nice.
If you're on as road trip (as we were) and feel a little adventurous, try out the little Chinese eateries on the Alberta prairies. Some are excellent, some not so much, but always fun. This restaurant falls in the...
Read moreAs a first-generation Chinese Canadian, I have a deep appreciation for the rich history of Chinese diners in small-town Canada. (If you haven’t read Chop Suey Nation, I highly recommend it!)
My husband and I stopped in for lunch while visiting—he grew up here, so it was a nostalgic experience for him. The restaurant has that classic small-town Chinese diner charm, complete with simple, cozy decor.
It looked like just one person (likely the owner) was running the whole place—taking orders, cooking, and serving—but she was warm, welcoming, and handled it all with grace.
The food was delicious, with generous portions that hit the spot. I enjoyed every minute of the meal. A humble gem with heart...
Read moreRave! ... to the Four Seasons for a great lunch and excellent service with Mai :)
I really enjoyed the Special Fried Rice with Chicken, Barbeque Pork, and Shrimp because it wasn't too salty and they used very little oil. The Beef Noodle Soup with the soft beef was okay. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp was fantastic! It wasn't too salty and the coating on it was crispy and cooked to perfection. The Shrimp they used was very big and tasty! It complimented our Special Fried Rice very well.
It is very nice that they are open on the weekends, whether for lunch where the parking is plentiful or an evening buffet. This is definitely a place where we'll come back for all .......
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