Happy Lotus Veggie Restaurant — Restaurant in Calgary

Ambrosia Veggie House is a volunteer-run establishment that truly shines with its commitment to quality food and service. Which pose the question, “where have you bean my whole life”?

The staff at Ambrosia were incredibly kind and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Their passion for food really showed in every dish they served. The house-made tea from Golden Mountain was a refreshing addition and complemented the meal beautifully.

The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the pho. It was the best I’ve had in a long time—rich, flavorful, and perfectly crafted. The Malaysian curry was another standout dish; it was aromatic and packed with delightful spices that transported my taste buds to Southeast Asia.

I also loved the fried enoki mushrooms—they were crispy, light, and a fantastic twist on traditional fried snacks. The papaya salad served on faux shrimp chips was a delightful surprise, bursting with freshness and flavor.

Everything I tasted was not only delicious but clearly made with heart. It’s evident that the team at Ambrosia is dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere alongside their outstanding cuisine. I highly recommend Ambrosia Veggie House to anyone looking for a meal...

Had their Vegan dinner buffet. Their buffet is small, not much for selections but for $20 I was still full. I quite enjoyed their peanut satay skewers and Thai curry. They had mango pudding as well for dessert and fruit salad. The soup was like Russian Borscht but Hong Kong style but milder. They do change up the dishes as what sells out. Their lunch is $18. Dinner buffet seems to open only Friday from 5-7pm, very short operation hours. Seating is 1 hr. For the buffet. They will charge for food waste. They accept CASH only. All wait staff and cooks are run by volunteers only. Their is a tip jar but I'm not sure if it's donated to the temple or the staff? They serve all types of hot tea pots and they serve vegan hot pots on regular hours. So, no hot pots are served during buffet time. It's a quiet establishment and they have many complimentary Buddhist books and vegetarian/vegan cook books for free or donations. Some is in Chinese. But quite a few in English. A good place to check out but remember the selections are...

Happy Lotus is a fully vegetarian restaurant with mainly plant based Vietnamese dishes, and some Chinese.

Their menu said all the dishes are free from the 5 pungent vegetables (garlic, onions, leeks, shallots, and chives) MSG, and eggs making it easily palatable for a variety of diets. Some vegan and gluten free dishes too. They have both plant based meat replacements and vegetable focused dishes that don’t rely on meat replacements, so good for anyone regardless of why you’re choosing to eat plant based.

They also are super kind, welcoming and service is so attentive!! Went with some family members and they offered all the kids (including 21 year old me) ice cream at the end. They had a freezer with a large selection including, popsicles, home made Vietnamese frozen yogurt (da ua) and soft ice cream. We talked to one of the monks/servers and mentioned how my younger cousin loves fruit and they brought out orange slices at the end for her 😭

Could not recommend this...