Recommended dishes: Ginger Beef, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid, Salt & Pepper Squid
Sarah B
REALLY delicious BUT extremely greasy. If you don’t have a gallbladder, avoid this place. The chicken has a pork-like texture because of how fatty it is. We ordered the pork dumplings, sweet & sour chicken, won ton soup & Cantonese chow mein.If you don’t have gallbladder issues, then the flavours were awesome! Just keep that in mind. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Wor Wonton Soup
Sami Alam
Had the salt and pepper calamari, mapo tofu, veggies with mushroom, and a side of steamed rice.Veggies were done superbly and the mushrooms tasted so good! Mapo tofu was delicious and the texture was great. The squid was fried in good oil, so it tasted fresh. Great meal.It was busy, so service took a bit of time to accomodate everyone during Family day weekend. Would recommend.Vegetarian options: Tofu and vegetable options available.Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible due to a long flight of stairs to access the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salt & Pepper Squid
Olivier
They have amazing Chinese breakfast for a good price. Great service as well. Happy to have this place in Calgary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayzee JAZ
As always. Best Hot and Sour soup and Salt and Pepper Squid in the city. Rounded that out with Peking Duck and Ginger Beef. Every dish was super tasty. We did take out tonight but have eaten there a number of times for a number of years (last 10 years). Haven't found anything better.
Thomas Terashima
Nearly perfect dining
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Nolan
I just wanted to drop a line. I recently decided to try their take out. I like the squid like many other reviews mentioned it. The squid was cooked to perfection, holding onto its sweet taste, and the batter was light, crispy, and had just the right kick of flavor. A little tip though - try to enjoy it while it's still warm. Like any fried goodness, it might lose a bit of its crispiness over time. But trust me, when it's fresh, it's a crispy, yummy delight that you won't want to miss.And can we talk about portion sizes! The servings were so generous, I was both surprised and pleased. The value for the price is simply excellent. There was more than enough to satiate my hunger, and I even had leftovers for the next day!So, if you're a fan of Chinese food, or you're just in the mood to try something new and tasty, you should definitely give Ho Won a go. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid
GZ O6
2023 New Years Eve family supper. 10out10. Will certainly be back again soon!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Henry
Went with a group of friends, food was incredible, honestly I would say the best I have ever had in Calgary. Salt and Pepper Squid…WOW. I will be going back without a doubt!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Dau
Outstanding Chinese restaurant with top-notch service. Servers are always friendly, attentive, and detail-oriented. Even though the prices are slightly higher, the menu is great and consistently excellent food. I keep coming back every week for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Probably our favorite restaurant for Chinese food for big family gatherings. Have been going since I was a child so for likely 25 years+. Best salt and pepper squid and lobster/crab in cream sauce for sure, it’s a must get every time. Pro tip is to add fried noodles to eat with the cream sauce, so worth it. Just not the same without. We also enjoy the crispy chicken, house special chow mein, sweet and sour pork, ginger beef, snow pea tips with dried scallop sauce, seafood potato nest. Takeout is just as good. Service has been great the last several times we have visited. Place is not fancy but comfortable, lots of room. Recently saw that they have very inexpensive breakfast available for $5.99, will have to try one day (see menu posted).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amin Karsan
I went for breakfast. I had the beef brisket noodle soup + coffee for $5.99. Good value and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
OT2017
3.5- 4We had breakfast combos, which came with noodle soup and drinks, it was tasty. The soup was not in large portion but enough to get full. For $6, that’s very good deal. Staff were friendly. The whole experience, the food and the environment was authentic. I would like to try their dinner menu next time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
WT. Y
The salt and pepper squid was really good! Large portion and great value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Z
Ho Won's is one of the best Chinese spots in Calgary. Looking for delicious, affordable, huge portions of fresh food? Look no further. Somehow last month was the first time I've eaten here and ever since I've been looking for an excuse to bring new friends back. I was salivating over the S&P Squid & Ginger Beef. thin batter, tender crispy beef...Stop reading reviews and just go, you'll not be disappointed. We pigged out on about 6-7 dishes, had leftovers and left paying ~$20 each before tip for 6 people. THAT IS VALUE! GOOOO
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Beef, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid
Ho Wons is the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Beef, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid, Salt & Pepper Squid
REALLY delicious BUT extremely greasy. If you don’t have a gallbladder, avoid this place. The chicken has a pork-like texture because of how fatty it is. We ordered the pork dumplings, sweet & sour chicken, won ton soup & Cantonese chow mein.If you don’t have gallbladder issues, then the flavours were awesome! Just keep that in mind. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Wor Wonton Soup
Had the salt and pepper calamari, mapo tofu, veggies with mushroom, and a side of steamed rice.Veggies were done superbly and the mushrooms tasted so good! Mapo tofu was delicious and the texture was great. The squid was fried in good oil, so it tasted fresh. Great meal.It was busy, so service took a bit of time to accomodate everyone during Family day weekend. Would recommend.Vegetarian options: Tofu and vegetable options available.Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible due to a long flight of stairs to access the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salt & Pepper Squid
They have amazing Chinese breakfast for a good price. Great service as well. Happy to have this place in Calgary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always. Best Hot and Sour soup and Salt and Pepper Squid in the city. Rounded that out with Peking Duck and Ginger Beef. Every dish was super tasty. We did take out tonight but have eaten there a number of times for a number of years (last 10 years). Haven't found anything better.
Nearly perfect dining
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just wanted to drop a line. I recently decided to try their take out. I like the squid like many other reviews mentioned it. The squid was cooked to perfection, holding onto its sweet taste, and the batter was light, crispy, and had just the right kick of flavor. A little tip though - try to enjoy it while it's still warm. Like any fried goodness, it might lose a bit of its crispiness over time. But trust me, when it's fresh, it's a crispy, yummy delight that you won't want to miss.And can we talk about portion sizes! The servings were so generous, I was both surprised and pleased. The value for the price is simply excellent. There was more than enough to satiate my hunger, and I even had leftovers for the next day!So, if you're a fan of Chinese food, or you're just in the mood to try something new and tasty, you should definitely give Ho Won a go. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid
2023 New Years Eve family supper. 10out10. Will certainly be back again soon!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went with a group of friends, food was incredible, honestly I would say the best I have ever had in Calgary. Salt and Pepper Squid…WOW. I will be going back without a doubt!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding Chinese restaurant with top-notch service. Servers are always friendly, attentive, and detail-oriented. Even though the prices are slightly higher, the menu is great and consistently excellent food. I keep coming back every week for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Restaurantji Recommends
Probably our favorite restaurant for Chinese food for big family gatherings. Have been going since I was a child so for likely 25 years+. Best salt and pepper squid and lobster/crab in cream sauce for sure, it’s a must get every time. Pro tip is to add fried noodles to eat with the cream sauce, so worth it. Just not the same without. We also enjoy the crispy chicken, house special chow mein, sweet and sour pork, ginger beef, snow pea tips with dried scallop sauce, seafood potato nest. Takeout is just as good. Service has been great the last several times we have visited. Place is not fancy but comfortable, lots of room. Recently saw that they have very inexpensive breakfast available for $5.99, will have to try one day (see menu posted).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I went for breakfast. I had the beef brisket noodle soup + coffee for $5.99. Good value and great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
3.5- 4We had breakfast combos, which came with noodle soup and drinks, it was tasty. The soup was not in large portion but enough to get full. For $6, that’s very good deal. Staff were friendly. The whole experience, the food and the environment was authentic. I would like to try their dinner menu next time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
The salt and pepper squid was really good! Large portion and great value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ho Won's is one of the best Chinese spots in Calgary. Looking for delicious, affordable, huge portions of fresh food? Look no further. Somehow last month was the first time I've eaten here and ever since I've been looking for an excuse to bring new friends back. I was salivating over the S&P Squid & Ginger Beef. thin batter, tender crispy beef...Stop reading reviews and just go, you'll not be disappointed. We pigged out on about 6-7 dishes, had leftovers and left paying ~$20 each before tip for 6 people. THAT IS VALUE! GOOOO
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Beef, Salt & Pepper Fried Squid