Oriental Phoenix Restaurant

By far the best vietnamese in town. My family and I are regulars. The food is amazing and the service great. Nice sit-​down option if you want a wonderful atmosphere. And if you’re on the run, give their OP TO GO boutique establishments a shot.

Busy place for lunch. I can’t believe it’s been around for so long. The food is a little on the sweeter side probably to cater to the clientele that comes here. I would definitely come back if I was in the neighbourhood. It’s a very nice looking restaurant and I’m very happy for their success in the Calgary community. I enjoyed my vermicelli dish.

Decent Vietnamese. They do a lot of food here and I usually get take out instead of dining in, but everything I’ve had has been great. Usually chicken phở when I’m super sick or pork spring roll vermicelli. Super good!

This is a great spot for Vietnamese cuisine. We have been here several times and have gotten great service and great food each and every time. They’ve done a beautiful job renovating the space which in my opinion has really classed up the mall in Silver Springs they are located in. Try it out, you won’t be disappointed.

Spring rolls are to die for.

Vermicelli noodles (bbq pork, spring rolls) is well above the Calgary average for Vietnamese restaurants.
We were here between the lunch and dinner rush, so service was very prompt. Food didn’t come out super-​quick but that’s ok, because it appeared that everything was freshly cooked rather than reheated, as is the case at many downtown joints.
Conveniently located next to Value Village for those looking to buy a sweater that’s cheaper than lunch…

Oriental phoenix used to be one of the best places to go, however since their success you can really see how many corners they have cut. The hoisin and Sarracha sauces are all very watered down and thin. When I asked my server he said «that’s the consistency they come». This experience was extra disappointing as we were one of the first guests for the early dinner rush and they were already out of essential items like Thai basil for the phở. The service was good, yes the restaurant is clean and the décor is more modern and fresh than other Vietnamese restaurants but I think I will stick to the more authentic places now. I wouldn’t consider this to be authentic anymore. Yes they’ve had many wonderful reviews and awards but keep in mind those were from the 90s, things have changed tremendously food portion wise and customers can tell when you are serving less than what they expect or what you have promised in previous years. Ten years ago I would’ve given them 10 stars but too much has changed and therefore I give them one.

I have been coming here since it first opened from being a run down strip mall with bingo and now your lucky if you find a seat at lunch and sometimes supper.
I would have to say that eight years ago it used to be more «traditional Vietnamese» whereas now they are getting more commercialized and the meal prices have steadily been rising. Never the less food has always been good and same owners who treat you well. Restaurant also has a bar side which is nice to enjoy for a appetizer and drinks. Overall is clean and service is decent.
As for food #23 is still the most popular abd always a great meal but if you love salad rolls or spring rolls… they’re fish sauce is beyond good!
Enjoy coming here but wish they kinda would of kept that small little Vietnamese restaurant in the hole of some corner.

The worst service… Very disinterested waiter… Never seen anything like it… Food was ok… Never there again

Gone so far downhill.

Went at lunch with bobo. Ordered bun with pork and spring rolls, bobo had curry beef stew. His beef was tough and fatty, my pork seemed to be tripe — texture and flavour– and the spring rolls were tiny, soggy and fishy. Too bad. Was here two weeks ago with C and had beef satay noodle soup which was satisfying. Maybe we should stick to our favourites, do a head to head phở comparison of everywhere in town before branching out.

I usually love Oriental Phoenix… not sure what has happened at this location. We both had beef phở and we didn’t find the broth to have very much flavour. It also seems that this location waters down their hoisin sauce. Don’t think we’ll be coming back to this location any time soon.

Overpriced, Small portions
Chicken satay noodles?! 2 pieces of pre cooked chicken that was just placed in soup bowl… (I know I shouldn’t have even ordered chicken… my bad)
Satay soup noodles wasn’t satay… just like chili oil?! … not the satay that I expected.
Décor is modern Asian-​y… they tried to fancify Phở :-/

Oh yeah, 5 stars for the best Vietnamese food overall. There are other excellent Vietnamese restaurants, but you can’t beat the Phoenix for consistency and good flavor. My brother has converted to my favourite which is number 16 shredded pork and spring rolls with rice vermicelli and the best fish sauce! Excellent service at all times. I had some chicken sate soup at another restaurant that was the best ever, but for consistent service and cleanliness and tasty food I recommend the Oriental Phoenix!

I love Vietnamese food. Love… not like. Out of all the places in Calgary for it, this is hands down my absolute favorite. I will drive across the city for a taste of Oriental Phoenix. Not only is it that good, but the overall value is great and their service is second to none. If you’re hankering so phở, you now know where to go.

I’ve been eating here for about 16 years. It’s delicious absolutely every time. When recommending OP to people I describe it as the «McDonald’s» of Phở, not as an insult to OP but more as an indicator of their consistancy. You always know what you’re going to get. It’s our absolute «go to» Vietnamese restaurant.
Today, as always, we started with a pot of green tea. We ordered a #1 (spring rolls) and #2 (shrimp rolls) and a #20 (rice vermicelli noodles topped with shredded pork, BBQ pork and spring rolls) for each of us.
For newcomers to the restaurant I recommend the above for a taste of how delish the good is here.
The other important detail is that their fish sauce isn’t fishy tasting, which I think makes a huge difference to the overall flavor.
So, go check it out, and while you’re there say hello to Don for me!

Mmmmmm, phở!
It has been years (& years) since I have had phở with any kind of regularity. My recent visit to Oriental Phoenix has me making sure I do not slip up like that again.
Spring rolls were morsels of crispy heaven (even though I should steer clear of them — the stomach wins out over the brain far too often.)
My spicy beef satay phở was perfectly seasoned. No need to add anything. Just enough heat to it to over a nice tastebud kick, without the grief afterwards.
Service was fine. Not particularly memorable. The one down side was that at times, I though I was sitting in a walk-​in refrigerator instead of a restaurant.

I love vietnamese food. So much so, that I have been all over Calgary trying the many varieties that have popped up in the last ten years.
I must say that out of them all Oriental Phoenix is my favourite. A family run business that has become a huge success and the owner is still as humble and friendly as ever!
I used to visit the location just off Barlow Trail on a regular basis, it was a beautiful restaurant with contemporary décor! Unfortunately, they chose to close down that location much to my dismay.
I still happily drive downtown or to the south to enjoy my favourite Phở off the menu (BBQ Pork & Chicken). It is amazing soup that includes juicy slices of pork and chicken that have been seared on the grill. The broth is just as tasty, almost enveloping the whole essence of a BBQ in one large bowl, an attribute that is often missing from other Vietnamese Phở.
The service is warm and friendly, and like most Vietnamese restaurants, the food comes fast.
If you are looking for a burst of energy, try their Vietnamese Coffee. Magnificent!

Excellent Vietnamese food with fast and efficient service. It is easily as good as anything you’ll find in the Vietnamese neighbourhoods in Vancouver.

This is as standard as it comes for Vietnamese. The food is always good and the service always friendly. Its busy during the week at lunch usually so get there early.