Our go to Vietnamese place, has the best pho and spring rolls in Calgary for sure! The servers are so polite and very patient. Definitely recommend to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shredded Pork Salad Rolls, Beef Pho, Crispy Egg Noodles with Beef and Vegy
David “Chap” Chapman
Always consistantly delicious...probably the city's most famous "Salad rolls and Combo Dish". Never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jelmie Jabil
Its our first time to Dine in this Restaurant with my Co workers and we just love the food in here. They have Delicious food and also the Homemade Icecream of Ken was Yum!I cant wait to bring my family to dine again in here...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Time, Vermicelli Combo
Bruce Cao
Good service; food was ok but
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sugus
First time here, sry! Not my place!Little disappointed!Not friendly to Asian customers! We still tipped her 15%.3 star for food is max I can give.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
KA T
I've been coming here for years but I will no more. The last two times I ordered from here, I ordered soup. The taste is fantastic but it was SO OILY!!! I cannot even begin to explain how oily it was, you can see the pools of oil on the soup. I won't even get into how my guts reacted to all that oil - it was not pleasant. On top of that; the prices have gone up SO MUCH in 4 years (from $12 to $19 for soup!!!). This place used to have good food and good value but not anymore. The thought of eating here makes my guts ache. I'm no longer a customer of Oriental Phoenix.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
David
The food was really good quality which was reflected in the price a little bit. But the space inside is really nice. The spring rolls were very tasty and the service was very helpful and friendly.The bathroom was really clean! So that was a big plus. This would be a nice place to go with a bigger group or for a date. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Araceli Pacheco
It's expensive in comparison with another Vietnamese restaurants because the quantity in every plate is less than the normal size of the othersThe service is good and the restaurant itself it's beautiful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Banana Crispy Roll Served with Special Coconut Sauce
Marty Lynch
The spring rolls are incredible. The rice noodle bowl are fresh and delicious. This place never
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
W Gobert
This longtime location was refurbished sometime recently. As far as Chinese restaurants go, this was very good though the furnace didn’t work. The decor is diner-like, not unlike suburban fare of this kind.
Extremely fresh food, a nice atmosphere also the price is on point for what you get. I definitely recommend you trying it outParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: It is a family restaurantWheelchair accessibility: There is a bit of a ramp to get up to the front door but it shouldn't be an issue
The food tasted a little sour. The broth was very oily and didn’t have a lot of flavour. They didn’t give veggies with the pho. The prices are very high for the amount and quality. I would not be returning. The man in the front was friendly however the lady serving us wasn’t the friendliest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Tovah
Ahhh-maaa-ZING!Same tall wooden chairs with brass inlay of caricatures’S of some language I don’t speak or read, same font on the sign outside, same amount of parking, and of course, the same welcoming smiles, but they were wearing things started to change from what I remembered…. Yes, they were the same smiles, but they were very sincere and warm and welcoming. More than what I recall from my memory of loss being there far too long ago.And from that incredible, welcoming smile, that was so sincere and heartwarming, I felt like I was home again….was the cue that prepared me for everything that I was about to experience, had changed visually…. and as I was soon to find out, not just visually had oriental phoenix changed, but my taste buds were going to get one heck of a surprise an amazingly welcoming experience of a beautiful surprise!!I used to visit OP at least once a week but as with everything & everyone, when “IT”-who’s name shan’t be spoken, turned our world upside down, life changed.Well, SO DID ORIENTAL PHOENIX! WOW! What have I missed? Pretty much THE BEST Salad Rolls EVER! One might think that a Salad Roll is a Salad Roll…NOT SO once you taste these particularly flavorFULL delicacies! I’ve ordered Salad Rolls as a “go to” safe bet when I couldn’t decide what I wanted after being handed the standard 43 Page Menu at most Vietnamese restaurants….while I was NOT (Thankfully ??) handed a Novella Menu at OP, I remembered they were still a safe bet and my BFF already knew what she wanted so I buckled and figured my ‘usual’ would do the trick and satiate my appetite as well as carry me through to what I REALLY WANTED which was ice cream for dessert!Ohhhh yes, you couldn’t miss that glorious glass encased plethora of beautiful muted colors like a watercolour painting that highlighted my favorite colors like a pale lavender, yellow, a soft green & a pink all in the shades one might find in the range of candy floss colors….until your expert eye for chocolate draws you to the RICHEST & GLOSSIEST chocolate ice cream you’ve ever seen but your eye can’t get past that in front of every flavor offered, sits a small scoop sized ice cream expertly dipped in delicious high quality chocolate and expertly drizzled in flavourful syrups that are a jewel tone of rubies, citrine and emeralds that make the plating almost too pretty to eat! ALMOST!Of course I forgot to mention that every flavor from Pistachio to Mango to Matcha and even the Strawberry & Chocolate flavors are handmade so there is nothing “average” about this ice cream!I didn’t finish the “standard go to” Salad Rolls that were ANYTHING BUT STANDARD! I’m not sure what glorious marinade the meat (your choice of Pork, chicken or of course, Shrimp) was bathed in or for how long because there was NO way I was wasting a second of those flavors rolling on my tongue, to ask those questions because in the long run, who cares? I’m not going to attempt to make these at home!? Why would I when I can come “home” to my regular haunt that’s been totally renovated, updated aesthetically, as well as a menu that follows the “KISS” train of thought vs a Novella of selections that are truly all the same just with different sauces or over rice or your favorite noodles. I APPRECIATED the menu having the BEST of the BEST from the old Novella Menu of days gone by, however I am confident that if there is something you are craving, no one is going to say no to you!Oriental Phoenix has ALWAYS been a “Yes” place to go no matter your craving. I don’t believe that has changed even though everything else seems to have! For the BETTER….IMO.Parking: Hanicapable Parking is directly outside of the main entrance which is really … well, handy!??♀️ Too many places meet the City Bylaw quota but do not place any thought into exactly WHERE the spots should be for best access. It DOES make a difference when our weather changes every 5 minutes during our 8 months of NOT SUMMER.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is! Perfectly done, I might add!
This is not Vietnamese food. This is catered to Canadians. Nothing authentic about this restaurant, whenever you go to an Asian restaurant and every customer is white do not eat.Bland soup with no taste, didn't taste Vietnamese at all. Worst pho I ever had
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jennifer R
I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and it’s the best Vietnamese food I’ve had! We’ve always had amazing friendly service! I feel like family when I come here!! Can’t wait to come back! Get the #23, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Vermicelli with Shrimp Pork and Beef
Our go to Vietnamese place, has the best pho and spring rolls in Calgary for sure! The servers are so polite and very patient. Definitely recommend to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shredded Pork Salad Rolls, Beef Pho, Crispy Egg Noodles with Beef and Vegy
Always consistantly delicious...probably the city's most famous "Salad rolls and Combo Dish". Never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its our first time to Dine in this Restaurant with my Co workers and we just love the food in here. They have Delicious food and also the Homemade Icecream of Ken was Yum!I cant wait to bring my family to dine again in here...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Time, Vermicelli Combo
Good service; food was ok but
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
First time here, sry! Not my place!Little disappointed!Not friendly to Asian customers! We still tipped her 15%.3 star for food is max I can give.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
I've been coming here for years but I will no more. The last two times I ordered from here, I ordered soup. The taste is fantastic but it was SO OILY!!! I cannot even begin to explain how oily it was, you can see the pools of oil on the soup. I won't even get into how my guts reacted to all that oil - it was not pleasant. On top of that; the prices have gone up SO MUCH in 4 years (from $12 to $19 for soup!!!). This place used to have good food and good value but not anymore. The thought of eating here makes my guts ache. I'm no longer a customer of Oriental Phoenix.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
The food was really good quality which was reflected in the price a little bit. But the space inside is really nice. The spring rolls were very tasty and the service was very helpful and friendly.The bathroom was really clean! So that was a big plus. This would be a nice place to go with a bigger group or for a date. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's expensive in comparison with another Vietnamese restaurants because the quantity in every plate is less than the normal size of the othersThe service is good and the restaurant itself it's beautiful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Banana Crispy Roll Served with Special Coconut Sauce
The spring rolls are incredible. The rice noodle bowl are fresh and delicious. This place never
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This longtime location was refurbished sometime recently. As far as Chinese restaurants go, this was very good though the furnace didn’t work. The decor is diner-like, not unlike suburban fare of this kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Extremely fresh food, a nice atmosphere also the price is on point for what you get. I definitely recommend you trying it outParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: It is a family restaurantWheelchair accessibility: There is a bit of a ramp to get up to the front door but it shouldn't be an issue
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Chicken, Beef Pho, Sliced Beef Stir Fry
The food tasted a little sour. The broth was very oily and didn’t have a lot of flavour. They didn’t give veggies with the pho. The prices are very high for the amount and quality. I would not be returning. The man in the front was friendly however the lady serving us wasn’t the friendliest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ahhh-maaa-ZING!Same tall wooden chairs with brass inlay of caricatures’S of some language I don’t speak or read, same font on the sign outside, same amount of parking, and of course, the same welcoming smiles, but they were wearing things started to change from what I remembered…. Yes, they were the same smiles, but they were very sincere and warm and welcoming. More than what I recall from my memory of loss being there far too long ago.And from that incredible, welcoming smile, that was so sincere and heartwarming, I felt like I was home again….was the cue that prepared me for everything that I was about to experience, had changed visually…. and as I was soon to find out, not just visually had oriental phoenix changed, but my taste buds were going to get one heck of a surprise an amazingly welcoming experience of a beautiful surprise!!I used to visit OP at least once a week but as with everything & everyone, when “IT”-who’s name shan’t be spoken, turned our world upside down, life changed.Well, SO DID ORIENTAL PHOENIX! WOW! What have I missed? Pretty much THE BEST Salad Rolls EVER! One might think that a Salad Roll is a Salad Roll…NOT SO once you taste these particularly flavorFULL delicacies! I’ve ordered Salad Rolls as a “go to” safe bet when I couldn’t decide what I wanted after being handed the standard 43 Page Menu at most Vietnamese restaurants….while I was NOT (Thankfully ??) handed a Novella Menu at OP, I remembered they were still a safe bet and my BFF already knew what she wanted so I buckled and figured my ‘usual’ would do the trick and satiate my appetite as well as carry me through to what I REALLY WANTED which was ice cream for dessert!Ohhhh yes, you couldn’t miss that glorious glass encased plethora of beautiful muted colors like a watercolour painting that highlighted my favorite colors like a pale lavender, yellow, a soft green & a pink all in the shades one might find in the range of candy floss colors….until your expert eye for chocolate draws you to the RICHEST & GLOSSIEST chocolate ice cream you’ve ever seen but your eye can’t get past that in front of every flavor offered, sits a small scoop sized ice cream expertly dipped in delicious high quality chocolate and expertly drizzled in flavourful syrups that are a jewel tone of rubies, citrine and emeralds that make the plating almost too pretty to eat! ALMOST!Of course I forgot to mention that every flavor from Pistachio to Mango to Matcha and even the Strawberry & Chocolate flavors are handmade so there is nothing “average” about this ice cream!I didn’t finish the “standard go to” Salad Rolls that were ANYTHING BUT STANDARD! I’m not sure what glorious marinade the meat (your choice of Pork, chicken or of course, Shrimp) was bathed in or for how long because there was NO way I was wasting a second of those flavors rolling on my tongue, to ask those questions because in the long run, who cares? I’m not going to attempt to make these at home!? Why would I when I can come “home” to my regular haunt that’s been totally renovated, updated aesthetically, as well as a menu that follows the “KISS” train of thought vs a Novella of selections that are truly all the same just with different sauces or over rice or your favorite noodles. I APPRECIATED the menu having the BEST of the BEST from the old Novella Menu of days gone by, however I am confident that if there is something you are craving, no one is going to say no to you!Oriental Phoenix has ALWAYS been a “Yes” place to go no matter your craving. I don’t believe that has changed even though everything else seems to have! For the BETTER….IMO.Parking: Hanicapable Parking is directly outside of the main entrance which is really … well, handy!??♀️ Too many places meet the City Bylaw quota but do not place any thought into exactly WHERE the spots should be for best access. It DOES make a difference when our weather changes every 5 minutes during our 8 months of NOT SUMMER.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is! Perfectly done, I might add!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Time, Shredded Pork Salad Rolls, Beef Wraps
This is not Vietnamese food. This is catered to Canadians. Nothing authentic about this restaurant, whenever you go to an Asian restaurant and every customer is white do not eat.Bland soup with no taste, didn't taste Vietnamese at all. Worst pho I ever had
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and it’s the best Vietnamese food I’ve had! We’ve always had amazing friendly service! I feel like family when I come here!! Can’t wait to come back! Get the #23, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Vermicelli with Shrimp Pork and Beef