It was a Friday evening, we visited this bar with a reservation for 5 PM. While it wasn’t crowded when we arrived, the staff later informed us that there were bookings coming up, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. The bar is located in a basement, creating a dimly lit, cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding.
The drinks, although served in smaller portions, were flavorful and satisfyingly strong. As someone who loves sour flavors, I particularly enjoyed the Plum God—its tartness was just right for my taste. On the food side, the Beef Carpaccio stood out for me. The tangy-sweet sauce paired beautifully with the tender, juicy slices of raw beef, making it a refreshing and delightful dish.
The service was also worth noting. The staff were friendly and attentive, offering helpful suggestions on food and drink pairings. Overall, this bar is an excellent spot for a relaxed evening, whether you’re there for the drinks, the food, or the inviting ambiance. Highly recommend :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio and Spring Roll
Johanna B
Bit hard to find the entrance but an amazing place!! The cocktails and food are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michelle
Quaint little restaurant that’s hidden away in Eau Claire. Drinks were great and apps were good. Atmosphere was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alexis Tulloch
What an amazing hidden gem. Great food, great drinks, great service (especially Kobe). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Ward
What a find! Good job we could hear the music through the wall after descending the steps, otherwise we would have missed this. Lovely hostess, very impressive cocktails and a tasty menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Banana old fashioned, Marinated beef skewers, Bành Xèo.
I loved the banana old fashioned!!!! It’s so cool. Honestly the whole holiday menu is really fascinating! I also got to try the pandan painkiller and it’s so well! I 100% am in support of the beef skewers, the marinade is so delicious. Also enjoyed the crispy crepes!
One of my favourite speakeasy style bars in Calgary. They have a great selection of drinks and Vietnamese food at an affordable price. Always have a great time coming here, with great memories attached!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luyen, Leanne Nguyen
Great appies and cocktails. Love "what the kitchen is having". Great atmosphere and chill vietnamese culture vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Absolutely Delish, Salt & Pepper Wings, Chicken Wings
Recommended dishes: Banh MI, Pineapple Stir-Fry, Pork Belly Skewers, Spring Rolls and Skewers Beef and Chicken, Banh Xeo
Candi P
Terrible service for a Birthday party recently with a big group, very disappointed!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ariana
The only redeemable quality about this place was the skewers we tried, which even then were incredibly small and expensive for the size. The drinks tasted like straight liquor, and it was overall not a great place. The vibe wasn’t amazing either, decor was lame and it was just a weird place to go. Wouldn’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Tjark Lüneberg
Nice, the cocktails and the curry(although a very small portion)are definitely worth it, everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kari Frantz
This place does not deserve praise. Some cocktails came in decorative glassware, some not. They have a $60 minimum per person charge plus the 18% tip on group bookings. The drink orders took a very long time to get filled. The food was boring and arrived cold, Nothing stood out as a good dish. So considering the dishes cast $12 approximately each, you will need to drink the additional $48 or order multiple dishes. Disappointing place.
It was a Friday evening, we visited this bar with a reservation for 5 PM. While it wasn’t crowded when we arrived, the staff later informed us that there were bookings coming up, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. The bar is located in a basement, creating a dimly lit, cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding.
The drinks, although served in smaller portions, were flavorful and satisfyingly strong. As someone who loves sour flavors, I particularly enjoyed the Plum God—its tartness was just right for my taste. On the food side, the Beef Carpaccio stood out for me. The tangy-sweet sauce paired beautifully with the tender, juicy slices of raw beef, making it a refreshing and delightful dish.
The service was also worth noting. The staff were friendly and attentive, offering helpful suggestions on food and drink pairings. Overall, this bar is an excellent spot for a relaxed evening, whether you’re there for the drinks, the food, or the inviting ambiance. Highly recommend :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio and Spring Roll
Bit hard to find the entrance but an amazing place!! The cocktails and food are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Quaint little restaurant that’s hidden away in Eau Claire. Drinks were great and apps were good. Atmosphere was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
What an amazing hidden gem. Great food, great drinks, great service (especially Kobe). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a find! Good job we could hear the music through the wall after descending the steps, otherwise we would have missed this. Lovely hostess, very impressive cocktails and a tasty menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Banana old fashioned, Marinated beef skewers, Bành Xèo.
I loved the banana old fashioned!!!! It’s so cool. Honestly the whole holiday menu is really fascinating! I also got to try the pandan painkiller and it’s so well! I 100% am in support of the beef skewers, the marinade is so delicious. Also enjoyed the crispy crepes!
Would go again to try the holiday menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bánh Xèo Crispy Crepes, Beef Skewers
Cool place solid 🍸
One of my favourite speakeasy style bars in Calgary. They have a great selection of drinks and Vietnamese food at an affordable price. Always have a great time coming here, with great memories attached!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great appies and cocktails. Love "what the kitchen is having". Great atmosphere and chill vietnamese culture vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Absolutely Delish, Salt & Pepper Wings, Chicken Wings
The best cocktails in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh MI, Pork Belly Skewers
Restaurantji Recommends
No other place like it in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh MI, Pineapple Stir-Fry, Pork Belly Skewers, Spring Rolls and Skewers Beef and Chicken, Banh Xeo
Terrible service for a Birthday party recently with a big group, very disappointed!
Food: 1
Service: 1
The only redeemable quality about this place was the skewers we tried, which even then were incredibly small and expensive for the size. The drinks tasted like straight liquor, and it was overall not a great place. The vibe wasn’t amazing either, decor was lame and it was just a weird place to go. Wouldn’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Nice, the cocktails and the curry(although a very small portion)are definitely worth it, everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
This place does not deserve praise. Some cocktails came in decorative glassware, some not. They have a $60 minimum per person charge plus the 18% tip on group bookings. The drink orders took a very long time to get filled. The food was boring and arrived cold, Nothing stood out as a good dish. So considering the dishes cast $12 approximately each, you will need to drink the additional $48 or order multiple dishes. Disappointing place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
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