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Tried this place on a whim, and compared to the other vietnamese options in the area this one was a clear winner. I really enjoyed their take on sate …
Claire Santucci
Watercress Express
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This place is amazing! So good! The chefs take their time and pride into what they ultimately bring to the table, very unique, delicious food!…
MmmFood
Watercress Express
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This place is amaze balls! The flavours are authentic but transformed and reimagined. It is hands down the best Vietnamese takeout, bar none. For what…
John Meng Ung
Watercress Express
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10 Reviews on “Watercress Express”
I’ve been here several times. The food is interesting, nothing exactly to rave about. The banh mi I ordered was cold, needed to be toasted for longer. Environment is blah, not really a place you want to hang out in.
Love this place! My bf wanted this rice dish but they didn’t have, so we ordered something else but the owner made sure we were satisfied and gave us an another rice dish for free similar to the one my bf wanted but they didn’t have on their menu! Wings were amazing! Presentation is very fancy and nice!
This place has the best and freshest Vietnamese around. It is a big step up from places like KoDo and Thai Thai. You can order out or sit down and enjoy a great meal which is nicely presented. It is a block east of 1410 and well worth a visit. Prices are really reasonable and the quality is top notch.
I must say this is the prettiest bowl of satay beef pho that I ever had in Calgary. The shallots and bean sprouts were nicely arranged in a fancy artistic bowl. The broth was packed with lemongrass which I loved and have a good spicy kick to it. The only thing I have to say was the broth was not creamy and peanutty like the other Viet pho restaurants. So is it the best Satay beef pho in Calgary?? Probably not… But I would still come back and try the rest of the menu.
Delicious. Clean. Very friendly service. The portions were large and tasted very fresh. $12 for a large vermicelli bowl on 17th Ave. Pretty reasonable. I’ll be back
Good place for Vietnamese food on 17th Ave. Great location and situated in one of my favourite areas in Calgary. Interior was clean, modern, and comfortable with a warm, inviting ambiance. Menu selection included various types of salad rolls, spring rolls (pork or vegetarian), sub sandwiches, vermicelli, noodle soups, bubble tea, smoothies, and tea. The uniqueness of their menu is what really caught my eye: different variations of salad rolls and a number of signature dishes. Their food presentation was exceptional for a Vietnamese restaurant. The quality of food was very good. Their spring rolls (pork and vegetarian), chicken wings, and vermicelli bowl had great portions and flavour. I like how they offer vegetarian options; however, I wouldn’t order the Tofu Salad rolls again. Next time, I need to come back and try their signature subs (banh mi). Definitely worth checking out
Tried this place after reading all the great reviews online, but not sure if I visited on an off day or maybe the new management for the restaurant has changed the menu a bit. I didn’t see some of the recommended dishes I read on previous reviews, so I’m assuming they tweaked the menu after new management. Salad rolls were good and presented really nicely, but I thought it was so overpriced for the portion. Satay pho was good but more tangy than the spicy taste I was expecting. Service was really great here and the food was good, but not sure if I’ll be going back any time soon with so many good options I have for vietnamese food.