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South Silk Road Chinese Restaurant, located in the heart of Calgary, brings a vibrant culinary experience with its diverse menu rooted in Yunnan cuisine. Reviewers have consistently praised the restaurant for its wide variety of dishes, from the Spicy Beef Served on a Sizzling Plate to the unique Fried Bacon with Smoked Bamboo Shoots. Guests like Jeremy and Laura commend the delicious, authentic flavors and the friendly service that make every visit enjoyable.
While some dishes such as the water-boiled fish received mixed reviews—like a preference for more spice—most patrons appreciate the generous portions and presentation. The cozy atmosphere, coupled with private dining options for group gatherings, further enhances the dining experience, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions.
Overall, South Silk Road offers a delightful culinary journey, delivering flavor-packed dishes that keep customers coming back for more. Whether it's trying the Szechuan Spicy Chicken or savoring the Yunnan Style Beef Stew, this restaurant is highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Chinese fare in Calgary.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for South Silk Road Chinese Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 592 reviewsSouth Silk Road Chinese Restaurant is consistently praised for its authentic Yunnan-style cuisine, generous portion sizes, and diverse menu offerings. Reviewers frequently highlight the flavorful and unique dishes, particularly favoring the fried bacon, waterboiled fish, and various traditional specialties. The restaurant’s downtown location with convenient free parking adds to its appeal, alongside friendly and attentive service that enhances the dining experience. Some feedback notes minor inconsistencies, such as certain items appearing less fresh or slightly dry. Overall, the establishment is recognized for its warm ambiance, well-presented plates, and commitment to quality, drawing repeat customers and strong recommendations from the local community.
It has always been our To-Go restaurant!???????? Food is awesome and delicious with many varieties and choices. Never had any issue eatting out at this restaurant. Convenient location right in downtown with free parking (need to self register in the front desk). The service is awesome with many severs welcome you and stisfy your need at all times. Has separate rooms for private group gathering which is the most desired feature and can enjoy your dinning time with your friends and families to the fullest!!! You couldn't expect more within the city of Calgary! Go for it! :-)
Their dishes were better than grilled skewers. Ribs were little bit dry, the other dishes were petty good. Highly recommend their fried bacon.
We ordered the water-boiled fish and the pig knuckle. Both servings were very large. The fish was a little different than other places. There was a large dollop of garlic in the center and a thickening agent, maybe corn starch, which was different. The spice level was fairly mild and could have used more Szechuan peppercorns but the chilis were toasted very nicely. The pork knuckle was good but the broccoli could have been cooked a little longer. Overall, both dishes were good and they have many others that I'd like to try.
The service is good, and the food is good. We ordered a few of the recommended dishes on the menu, and we have no regrets. Everything tasted so yummy and unique. The only thing is the 'Shanghai Baozi' seemed like it was from a pre-made packet rather than made fresh. Overall, I highly recommend this place."
Absolutely will come again! Everything looks so pretty and delicious! As a Chinese this is original taste from Yunan. The waitress is friendly and serve well. The owner put her heart to make sure service, dining environment and of course dishes taste at the best level. Each dishes we order are so yummy and presenting so nice. Highly recommend. Must try and will be regular customer here! They also have some nice donning private room for family gathering and group gathering! 5 star rating!
I would say this is one of the best and most authentic Chinese restaurants in Calgary! We fell in love with them back to last November! It was at the previous location! Today we went to the new location, and it was even better! Easy to locate it and the parking is just in the front of the restaurant! The new restaurant is spacious, bright, and clean with the traditional and decent decoration! Best of it, there are several private VIP rooms with karaoke at various size for you to choose based on your needs: could be for a birthdays dinner or celebration for a promotion or a graduation or even a wedding……Really love the “Visualized” menu! All the dishes have its corresponding picture with the description of the ingredients and the price! Very convenient and helpful for you to decide which one you love to try! The food is not only fresh and delicious, but it is also looking attractive! The price is very competitive and reasonable with such huge quantity and great quality! The service was awesome! The moment we walked into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the waitress! We were led to the table we selected. They were very amiable, genuine, and diligent! Always being ready to help you with everything you need. It was really enjoyable and delightful! Well deserved a 5-star review! No doubt it is our favourite and designated Chinese restaurant for any of the occasion! Highly recommended! You should go and try!
Food was amazing here! Authentic but very willing to adjust to liking. I can’t have spicy food and they adjusted 2 of the menu items for me and then brought hot sauce for the person I was with so they could have spicy. Even have a few choices. 3 big dishes lots for left overs.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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