If you're anything like me, when you're in the mood to go for Vietnamese food, there are no shortages of Vietnam restaurants available in Edmonton to satisfy your cravings. My wife and I are no strangers to many of these restaurants because it's one of our staples at least several times a month. Each restaurant has its own unique dish(es) so if you're anything like me, I take note of what dish each place is famous for...(at least to me and my wife). Hands down, the spring rolls will be Golden Bird. Salad Rolls would be Siam Thai Restaurant, but in this case, we decided we wanted Pho. And the best place to go for Pho, is Calgary Trail Restaurant in Edmonton. When you first walk in the decor is exactly the same as it was some 20 years ago, so it does need to be updated, but I don't come for the atmosphere...I come for exceptionally good food at a price that is totally fair for what you get. The gentleman who owns the establishment is always very quiet but when you get him talking he's really quite funny. I automatically ordered their very special Vietnamese iced coffee to start. If you haven't tried it before then you're in for a treat. Each restaurant uses their own espresso blend but Calgary Trail Restaurant uses (in my opinion) the best, which makes it outstanding. My wife on the other hand ordered the 3 colors Vietnamese drink. A traditional coconut based concoction that uses red bean and grass jelly, which creates a kaleidoscope of colors in your glass. It's really quite delicious. We invited 2 other friends to join us and I ordered the spring rolls and salad rolls to get the evening off to a good start. My wife ordered the very unusual Dill Fish Cake soup. She described her soup as a delicate but flavorful broth, that came with tender fish cake patties infused with a wonderful dill flavor. She absolutely loved it. I ordered my usual... number 118. Sweet and sour soup with Shrimp and Chicken. This place absolutely knocks this soup out of the park. With the sweet chunks of tomato and pineapple combined with spicy chicken broth with good sized prawns and chunks of chicken breast. A real satisfying meal that makes you leave nothing in the bowl at the end. It's so delicious, that it will be a soup that not only satisfies you but it literally nourishes the soul. It's our go to place when we want great food in a virtually quiet atmosphere. This place should be packed but unfortunately it never is. This is one place that will give you value for your hard earned money. So I suggest anyone reading this should patronize Calgary Trail Restaurant. If not, we may lose a hidden gem forever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Van
This is a great place to eat. It's clean. The food is great and they are friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Guevarra
The food is pretty basic but nothing to complain about. I shared the stewed beef noodle soup and the combo plate on rice with a friend. The broth was good but not as rich and flavourful as other places. The beef was tender and the portion was decent. The chicken, beef, meat patty in combo plate weren’t as flavourful as other Vietnamese restaurants. The portions were the right size… not too big and not too small, and reasonably priced. Came on a Friday evening and it was pretty quiet. The decor is tired but the place is clean. Looked like it was serviced only by a mom and a pop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
sebastian
nice little viet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cory Mcintyre
Best pho I have ever had. Every time I go there it's always amazing. I've gone to quite a few different places in edmonton for pho, and none of them even compared to Calgary trial noodle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Noodle Soup w Beef Satay Sauce
Lucas Craft
Absolutely trash. The owner is rude and unhappy. The pho noodles had a weird taste to them and the broth was cold. Do not listen to the five star reviews as for the owner has a lot of friends that give him fake reviews. Don’t bother.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melissa Hwang
I had the pho and really liked it! Good portions and prices were very reasonable!
One of the few Pho places in Edmonton that you can request to have the MSG removed! Amazing pho at very good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Van de Venter
I had the beef satay soup and there is a reason it is the most popular. I have gone back 3 times since just for the soup. I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Satay Soup
Kris
I love this place! Been coming here for years hands down best Vietnamese Food in Edmonton.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raha Star
This is one of the best Asian Food Restaurants I had ever been! The owner is so kind and will welcome you professionally!He was so kind to offer me a bottle of good wine with very good price, we enjoyed the time with my wife having the Wine and also their great foods and services. Thanks again and definitely will get back here soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sanjay M
Had the Beef Satay and Meat Spring rolls. Delicious broth, and great tasting spring rolls.Service was prompt, and with checking in often to ensure we had everything we needed for our meal. Its simple things like this that make the experience great.
Great Vermicelli dish, super cool owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice family friendly stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're anything like me, when you're in the mood to go for Vietnamese food, there are no shortages of Vietnam restaurants available in Edmonton to satisfy your cravings. My wife and I are no strangers to many of these restaurants because it's one of our staples at least several times a month. Each restaurant has its own unique dish(es) so if you're anything like me, I take note of what dish each place is famous for...(at least to me and my wife). Hands down, the spring rolls will be Golden Bird. Salad Rolls would be Siam Thai Restaurant, but in this case, we decided we wanted Pho. And the best place to go for Pho, is Calgary Trail Restaurant in Edmonton. When you first walk in the decor is exactly the same as it was some 20 years ago, so it does need to be updated, but I don't come for the atmosphere...I come for exceptionally good food at a price that is totally fair for what you get. The gentleman who owns the establishment is always very quiet but when you get him talking he's really quite funny. I automatically ordered their very special Vietnamese iced coffee to start. If you haven't tried it before then you're in for a treat. Each restaurant uses their own espresso blend but Calgary Trail Restaurant uses (in my opinion) the best, which makes it outstanding. My wife on the other hand ordered the 3 colors Vietnamese drink. A traditional coconut based concoction that uses red bean and grass jelly, which creates a kaleidoscope of colors in your glass. It's really quite delicious. We invited 2 other friends to join us and I ordered the spring rolls and salad rolls to get the evening off to a good start. My wife ordered the very unusual Dill Fish Cake soup. She described her soup as a delicate but flavorful broth, that came with tender fish cake patties infused with a wonderful dill flavor. She absolutely loved it. I ordered my usual... number 118. Sweet and sour soup with Shrimp and Chicken. This place absolutely knocks this soup out of the park. With the sweet chunks of tomato and pineapple combined with spicy chicken broth with good sized prawns and chunks of chicken breast. A real satisfying meal that makes you leave nothing in the bowl at the end. It's so delicious, that it will be a soup that not only satisfies you but it literally nourishes the soul. It's our go to place when we want great food in a virtually quiet atmosphere. This place should be packed but unfortunately it never is. This is one place that will give you value for your hard earned money. So I suggest anyone reading this should patronize Calgary Trail Restaurant. If not, we may lose a hidden gem forever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place to eat. It's clean. The food is great and they are friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is pretty basic but nothing to complain about. I shared the stewed beef noodle soup and the combo plate on rice with a friend. The broth was good but not as rich and flavourful as other places. The beef was tender and the portion was decent. The chicken, beef, meat patty in combo plate weren’t as flavourful as other Vietnamese restaurants. The portions were the right size… not too big and not too small, and reasonably priced. Came on a Friday evening and it was pretty quiet. The decor is tired but the place is clean. Looked like it was serviced only by a mom and a pop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
nice little viet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best pho I have ever had. Every time I go there it's always amazing. I've gone to quite a few different places in edmonton for pho, and none of them even compared to Calgary trial noodle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Noodle Soup w Beef Satay Sauce
Absolutely trash. The owner is rude and unhappy. The pho noodles had a weird taste to them and the broth was cold. Do not listen to the five star reviews as for the owner has a lot of friends that give him fake reviews. Don’t bother.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had the pho and really liked it! Good portions and prices were very reasonable!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the few Pho places in Edmonton that you can request to have the MSG removed! Amazing pho at very good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the beef satay soup and there is a reason it is the most popular. I have gone back 3 times since just for the soup. I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Satay Soup
I love this place! Been coming here for years hands down best Vietnamese Food in Edmonton.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the best Asian Food Restaurants I had ever been! The owner is so kind and will welcome you professionally!He was so kind to offer me a bottle of good wine with very good price, we enjoyed the time with my wife having the Wine and also their great foods and services. Thanks again and definitely will get back here soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Beef Satay and Meat Spring rolls. Delicious broth, and great tasting spring rolls.Service was prompt, and with checking in often to ensure we had everything we needed for our meal. Its simple things like this that make the experience great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Satay Beef Soup