Calgary - Good lunch spots?

albert_dao · #1 03-16-2007, 07:13 PM

So, does anyone have recommendations on great afternoon dining locations in Calgary? I'm just looking for suggestions for after-school hits. Any type of cuisine, low to medium price range. Small places without the commercial feel would be great. No weird date places, lol.

Thanks in advance!

digital-audiophile · #2 03-16-2007, 07:17 PM

If you like Japanese I highly recommed Shikiji. Up on centre street just before 16th ave. Great place for a steaming hot bowl of Ramen or a donburi. IMHO some of the best Japanese that I have had outside of Tokyo!

Their Ramen is around the $7.00 range so not much more than you would pay for gut rot at McDonalds.

albert_dao · #3 03-16-2007, 07:49 PM

Hmm, I've only been there in the evenings. Liked it though. How busy is it during lunch?

digital-audiophile · #4 03-16-2007, 07:57 PM

I usually make reservations at lunch becuase it can get crazy.

Another good spot it soba ten on 17th for their tempura and zaru-soba.

I bet you can guess my favorite type of food eh?

For the best Salt and Pepper squid in town you have to go to HoWan.

I think I should have been born Asian

midgetwaiter · #5 03-17-2007, 04:33 AM

For a once in a while type of thing definitely try Tubby Dog on 17th and 9th SW. It's unique.

ClubReef · #6 03-17-2007, 06:29 AM

Albert,

Check out Bow Bulgogi on 3515 17ave, my favorite sport for Korean. Their short Rib bulbogi and Bibimbop is killer.