Ho Won Chinese Food Restaurant — Restaurant in Calgary

Ho Won Chinese Food Restaurant in Calgary was a pleasant surprise - from the exceptional service to the absolutely delicious dishes, this place exceeded our expectations.

To start, the salt and pepper fried squid was an absolute standout. The squid was cooked to perfection, with a wonderfully crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. The seasoning was spot on, with just the right balance of saltiness and peppery heat. We couldn't get enough of this dish and quickly polished it off.

Moving on to the mains, the roasted duck was succulent and packed with flavor, while the stir-fried mixed vegetables had that elusive "wok hei" (breath of the wok) that we crave in well-executed Chinese cuisine. The portion sizes were also very generous, making this a great value.

But perhaps the most impressive aspect of our experience at Ho Won was the service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure we had a great dining experience. They were knowledgeable about the menu and made helpful recommendations.

Overall, Ho Won Chinese Food Restaurant is a real gem. The food is absolutely delicious, with standout dishes like the salt and pepper fried squid. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable, making it an excellent value. Combine that with the outstanding service, and you've got a Chinese restaurant that is well worth seeking out in Calgary.

Whether you're craving authentic Cantonese flavors or just a satisfying, well-prepared Chinese meal, Ho Won should be at the top of your list. We'll definitely be returning the next time we're...

I love the food here. Arguably, this is the best Chinese food in town. I will starve myself all day just to indulge in the food here. The only thing is that it's easy to make yourself sick after your meal from doing this. I don't like seafood, but my dad enjoys the salt and pepper squid, which is an item they are really known for. The dishes always come out steaming hot and taste awesome. I usually stick to my regular favourites, which are: spring rolls, ginger beef, chicken fried rice, long green beans with broccoli, beef with black bean sauce, lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork with pineapple, vegetable chow mein, and snow peas with shrimp, but I let the seafood lovers eat the shrimp part and I just enjoy the delicious crunchy peas. Now do you see why I "save up" all day to eat here?! There's just too many amazing dishes!!! From the outside, this place looks like a hole in the wall. Inside, the decor and everything is dated, but I don't show up for a fancy interior. It's all about real, fresh, delicious and quality Chinese food here. Just make sure you double check that they are open. Sometimes they close for weddings and it's never fun to be turned away when you are anticipating stuffing yourself with the food here. Also, if you go at a very busy time on a busy night, expect you might wait a bit longer, however the wait at this restaurant is always worth it. Oh and the Chinese locals are always eating here too. This is a VERY good sign!!! For what you get, prices are extremely...

Ho Won has been around in YYC for decades, truly an institution. I love the fact that it's located in Chinatown and has been at the same spot since they opened. Ho Won has always been consistent with their food/dishes and the prices are quite reasonable, not to mention the really generous portions.

It pains me to say this but the reason why I give them three-stars is the fact that their take-out service is simply horrendous. I occasionally get take-out from here 2-3x a month and the wait times have been unacceptable. I call in advance with as much time/notice as possible and on average i find myself waiting at the restaurant for my food 20-30 mins after the estimated time I was given by to be there for pickup.

I understand restaurants can have challenges keeping up with demand/orders so I try to be sympathetic to that; but the fact is I've consistently had to wait 20-30 mins over the promised time for pickup and it's beyond frustrating.

For the owners if you see this, please improve on your pick-up service. I love everything else about your restaurant and want to continue supporting your business but the wait times for pick-up orders are...