Golden Bird Restaurant in Edmonton

IMAGINE THIS. Luuuuunch break. Your friends family friend suggest this place and we go for lunch. To be completely honest, the pho was mid (mid being used in the sense before the way it is currently used). Its probably the low to middle of the pack of pho in Edmonton but not to say its bad. Overall, it was ok and maybe we just went on a bad day.

Excellent bun with crunchy rolls and crispy beef skewers. Gnarly and delicious. Tasty fish sauce.

Been going to the bird for 34 yrs roughly. Best Viet food in the city. Best spring rolls in the world. Best owners ever. Please come to golden bird. You will not regret it

Great local gem owned by a wonderful family. Food is awesome. I recommend the calamari and lemon beef salad.

We came in for lunch with our baby. The food was delicious and the staff brought us extra veggies and rice for our baby boy to eat. Would definitely come back. The wonton soup was incredible and so were the vermicelli bowls

Best springrolls in all of Edmonton!!

First of all I d like to say I ve been eating here since 1991. The owners are a VERY nice family who in my opinion, make the best Vietnamese food in Edmonton. I can t say enough good about this hardworking family because that would take me 33 years, as long as I ve known them. I ve had every item on the menu and have never been disappointed. The spring rolls? You won t find better anywhere in Edmonton. They aren t the skinny little ones from big bulk chain stores or other restaurants, they are homemade, thick and crispy and oh so good. When I was in the medical field and ended up downtown, this would be lunch or dinner instead of my crappy sandwich made at home. I d be eating here at least twice a week and could recognize a dish name simply by a photo, as most of us could. If you want a great meal at a decent price, like to support local and love Vietnamese food like I do, I highly recommend this place. I ve not once been disappointed asides from when I showed up on the one day a week they were closed so the family could rest up and spend time with each other. Parking: It s downtown and parking along 97 street in front is not possible during rush hour. There is parking behind the place, either behind the restaurant if you aren t blocking anyone in or there is paid parking as well. This place for the food and service is worth the trip downtown. Kid-friendliness: They are kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: The front is wheelchair accessible.

Food is great staff are very kind and helpful full go check it out

Awesome family run business! Best Spring Rolls in Edmonton, AB!

ThIs place was AMAZING one of the BEST PLACES to get food SO HAPPY my friend brought me here its the MOST DELICIOUS defiantly DID NOT DISSAPPOINT

Probably my favorite vietnamese in the city. 5 Star is phenomenal. Their calamari is phenomanal. Not cheap, but generous portions so definitely not a bad value.

Spring rolls are some of the best in the city!

Best pho in the city

The best Vietnamese dishes in Canada! I dont know how they get their spring rolls so perfectly delicious. I hope this restaurant never disappears as I would miss their chicken salad and lemon grass dishes! Always worth the trip to downtown ChinaTown!

One of my favorite places. Love the food. Cashew chicken and ginger beef. Bonus amazing spring rolls.

There is simply no better place for Vietnamese food in Alberta!! Than at the Golden Bird. Their food is wonderful and no cutting corners. They serve the best available. AND their deep fried spring rolls are unparalleled!!! I have eat Vietnamese food all over Alberta and no one can do it like Golden Bird. Five out of Five in my books!!

Love the spring rolls all the work they put in really shows been going over 25 years and still love it Kid-friendliness: My twins call them family

Good food but pricey

I havent been here in a long time as I had moved but anytime Im back home this is one place I cannot miss to visit the food is always so delicious and plentiful the family that owns it are some of the kindest and most amazing people Ive been going here for 25 years and about 15 consistently my dad had frequent here many years before I have no restaurant will have my loyalty or love like golden bird

Hoang s the man!

This is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants with authentic food. Recommended!

Amazing food and friendly service

Hands down, the best spring rolls around. 10/10 recommend. Excellent service too!

The best. A staple for a very long time. Have the spring rolls to start...always.

I live this restaurant. I like the greasy spoon small, town feel. I find it comfortable and non-pretentious, but its not what most people go for. That said, I love the service and food and reasonable prices. You cant go wrong ordering here, and I think they make the best spring rolls ever! Parking: In back, I didnt drive this last time, but a few years ago, parking, once you knew where to park, was fine.

Fantastic meal! Huge portions and tasty! The spring rolls are huge and delicious. Owners are friendly. 10/10.

Very good Vietnamese food. Quirky but good service...authentic family atmosphere.

The pho was not super flavourful, but overall was fine

One of the best verminceilii bowl in town, had the rainbow bowl with verminceilii, loaded options with very interesting springs rolls, who has a texture and extra crispy skin, juicy grill meat as well. One of the best lunch option in the area.

Absolutely delicious spring rolls and wonderful service.

Best spring rolls in Edmonton. Bar none. Might even be in Canada Food

Great little unassuming spot. The flavor of the food was one of the best that Ive been able to find in Edmonton. Very good find!

Amazing food, best calamari, spring rolls and ginger fried tofu in Edmonton.

Been coming here since 1998 and it s so addicting. Their soups, spring rolls, ginger beef to die for! Great owners as well , very friendly. Parking: Park in the back, free

Food is delicious and staff are welcoming and genuine

The food was amazing, but I felt rushed to get out.

So full! This place is so full of flavour!

Fantastic! My family has been visiting for 35 years, and just shared this family gem with us. Service is fantastic too.

Delicious food. Service is very good. A charming family restaurant. Food

Have loved this place for years!! Will always return. 5 stars on rice is nice!! Or vermicelli!

The spring rolls here are thicccc.

From the moment we walked in we were treated with kindness. Thank you Kim The food and portions were fresh and plentiful. It was by chance we happened to find the Golden Bird but we happily be back! Food

Best spring rolls in town!

Just go here. Ginger beef. Get that. Trust me.

I ve been coming here since 1991 and it never disappoints. The owners are very humble and hard working, and have built up an immense and very loyal following with their super friendly nature and incredible food. Over the years I ve had every single item on the menu and haven t once been disappointed. The spring rolls? Best I ve ever had!!

Best spring rolls in the city - hands down!!

The 5 star is the winner for me every time.

Unique atmosphere and friendly staff. The pork spring rolls are the absolute best

Excellent Pho! In a casual and comfortable atmosphere, paired with flavourful abundance. Best served with a Vietnamese coffee which is an experience in itself!

Overall great restaurant. Not the greatest location but its still well worth visiting. Authentic Vietnamese food. Service is immediate, very short wait. Prices are reasonable and food portions are very large. You get your money worth in other words. I would come back during the week. Its very quiet here on weekday evenings. If you do not like chain restaurants, this is an excellent option.

Kind service! Food is always delicious and fast! Best on the block

Excellent calamari and five star one order of each is enough for two people. Very great food.

Wonderful experience, the hospitality was inviting and warm and the food was amazing. Good value too, highly recommend and will be returning here in the future

Great food and service! The spring rolls are absolutely amazing! Update: Still one of the best Lemongrass Vermicelli bowls in town. Do not forget to have the spring rolls! Recommended dishes

My family s favourite place to eat in the McCauley area since I can remember. Every dish I ve tried has been amazing!

I was told about this place by a friend and as a person who enjoys Vietnamese food I had to check it out. I was greated by a very friendly man with a oxygen tank. He took my order and was very prompt and courteous. The food was delicious ( actual Vietnamese spring rolls.) My salad rolls were fantastic with real peanut sauce ( hard to find in Edmonton). I ordered the rainbow dish on vermacelli and it was delicious and portion size was adequate to price. 5 star will definitely be coming back.

Love, love love this family owned restaurant. Thay are always welcoming and I highly recommend their vermicelli bowls and spring rolls

Excellent food, excellent service. Feel very welcomed when we come, and is still our favorite place to go for Vietnamese in the city. 6/5

Great service and easily the best sprong rolls in the city.

I order most of my meals to go and as an excuse to share with my friends and family who are now less than hesitant to dine in. The kitchen is clean from what I can see. As is the dining area. Their fish sauce is not pungent. You dont have to worry about no lingering scents here. The flavors are balanced and not overwhelming. Great bon bo hue, fried rice, pho, vermicelli, thick springrolls packed with meat, carrots and more. I have been eye balling their shrimp and crispy chow mein. You might want to give it a try. Also note, dont push the second door (inner) too harshly, there is a chime hanging and the sound can be alarming.

Great pho broth! Very welcoming staff who were happy to help with extra sauces and add ons. High chair seats available, bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Amazing friendly service! My work uses this restaurant for staff lunch events. Good portion sizes. Food is always delicious.

We had a staff luncheon catered by the Golden Bird and it was exceptional! There were many individual orders, and each was perfect. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The calamari is the best Ive ever had in my life. Thank you for an extraordinary meal!!!

Such a great menu and food is always piping hot.

Great food and affordable and need support businesses in China Town.

Nice place. Big size of meals! Mouthwatering dishes.

Best spring rolls around! Consistency good food. I love this place!

Always pleased with the food and service. Great family business. Every lunch and dinner has been a pleasant experience. What more could you ask for.

These guys have the best Vietnamese coffee and huge soups. The selection is amazing and the service is outstanding. A great stop for lunch any day.

The answer is yes... I know youre reading this review wondering if you should eat here. Honestly, I wouldnt even think twice, the food was AMAZING and so flavorful. So the answer is yes, yes this is the right place to eat today!

Best Vietnamese food in the city, I d even say all over Canada. Flavor is incredible, quality of food fantastic, best spring rolls you ll find anywhere- we have been going to this place for twenty years, family owned, amazing service- we just love it!!!

Absolutely the BEST spring rolls in Edmonton. I no longer need to travel to Saskatoon for proper spring rolls. Super clean, very friendly staff, and family ran. I hope they continue to thrive. I wish they had a Westend location.

Its the best

My favourite Vietnamese Restaurant in Edmonton. Lovely people serving amazing food. This restaurant is legendary, having been one of the first Vietnamese places in Edmonton. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

My favourite place since I was just a kid. They have the best spring rolls and vermicielli in Edmonton. The food is amazing and cant wait to go back. My family has been getting take out there for years!

Been a regular customer for 20 years. Always fresh, tasty and excellent. Owners are delightful people.

Best Vietnamese that we ve ever had in Edmonton. The owners are really nice and it s a family run business. If you re a person who likes to have Vietnamese without any western influence then this should be your go to restaurant. Meat was really good and fresh!

They say to judge a Vietnamese restaurant, one will need to try (a) Pho Bo, (b) Bun Bo Hue and (c) Hu Tieu of some kind. I have tried them all at Golden Bird and profoundly enjoyed all three. The Bun Bo Hue is hands down the best I have ever tried in Edmonton.

Update: I was craving something with some zing, and the chicken satay delivered. Still has good food and people, but it was a quiet Tuesday evening, and there was only one other table occupied. Original post: Like most Chinatown restaurants, the place was nearly empty. It is a favorite among us, so when we heard it had reopened after a pandemic break, we had to go back. Same staff, same delicious food on the menu, same decor. Curry, satay, vermicelli bowls all came fast and hot.

A no nonsense Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant. The food is always..... and I am not kidding, always amazing!! Golden Bird is definitely one of the tastiest places out there...... best spring rolls in Alberta!!!!

Beef satay soup was awesome! Quiet Saturday afternoon was perfect time to go. Thank you so much!!

I usually go around different establishments checking and ordering my usual favorite, special fried rice, friendly service was pronto like . I shall return one day when I go to my other favorite place down the street, Boa Shing. Go there if you have anything that ails you, I have been going there for the past 24 years .

Ive been obsessed with this place since I first tried it. Amazing Vietnamese food and super generous portions. I highly recommend checking it out.

This is coming from the viewpoint of someone who eats Pho and Thai food for a living. The only thing is, my taste comes from what was available to me in Portland, Oregon. So taking into consideration that this is Edmonton, I will say this is probably one of the better places around here. Is it any good? It was fine. I was hoping and expecting more since when I walked in, the place was filled with people in almost every seat, and seemed like a quite popular and loving place. The staff were very quiet and humble, but seem to open up to re-occurring customers. I personally didnt like that. The Pho itself, as I only order Pho Tai (round steak), was alright for my standards. One of the things I notice with a lot of Pho places around here, is that they either undercook the noodles, or the broth isnt strong enough to influence the flavor in the noodles. This place definitely did a better job on this than most of Edmonton, but still lacked that perfect flavor. Noodles werent undercooked, but the broth wasnt flavorful enough to soak in the noodles just right, so you can still (slightly) taste the rice noodles while you eat them. I also ordered salad rolls on the side, and was quite unimpressed with these. The texture of the salad rolls were fine, but the salad within the rolls had absolutely no crunch, and made it so it didnt really have any variety with each bite. The salad within the salad rolls was all just one bland ingredient that was supposed to be changed by the sauce. The only thing is... THE SAUCE WAS BAD TOO. Some of the most underwhelming peanut sauce I have tasted, had minimal flavor. Should you go? Well, honestly, if you are new to Vietnamese food, I think this is a great place to start. But if you are somebody who is experienced with Vietnamese food, especially outside of Edmonton, then you may not find this the best place for you. Especially if you are Asian. Seems like the audience of this place is only white people...

5 stars for the amazing taste and value of the spring rolls alone, nuff said.

Absolutely amazing food and customer service!

The return of the Matriarch is evident with a broth that can only be described as SUPERLATIVE! We walked in while the deep fried spring rolls were being created..... They are 100% bucket list worthy. #John Catucci You gotta eat here!

Amazing Vietnamese food, I would highly recommend!! The food is better than ever since they opened up again. The service is absolutely superb which compliments the fantastic FOOD!!

25 yrs since last visit great prices excellent food

Been going here nearly 30 years. It is hands down my favorite vietnamese restaurant in Canada. The food is very full bodied and boldly flavorful. The atmosphere is very modest. Family owned a few generations. They dont skimp on food. Worth every penny. Try the calamari on for something different! Everything here is good.

Food amazing!! I havent ate here, just came and picked up. The area is a tad sketchy so lock your doors but the food is worth it

Nice little hidden gem! Amazing food and lovely staff!

Best Vietnamese restaurant in Edmonton by far!! Thank you for your excellent food and unique service experience!!

Food was bussin

My favourite place for Vietnamese food. Just had the calamari for the first time and it was excellent. Five star vermicelli bowl was great as well.

Great place for Vietnamese food. Staff are great.

Favourite gathering place for our family for over 15 years. Wide selection, well prepared and always tasty. Fantastic service!

Golden Bird the place for my comfort food,, they are open again,Oct 27 I am writing

Love their 5 star vermicelli dish it is so good and love their crispy ginger beef.

Big portions! Real authentic.

Tried a few orders of the combo B with family, tons of great food for an amazing price! Vermicelli bowls with every flavor you could want and enough food to give you leftovers for a day or two.

The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The food is very good and the prices reasonable. We will definitely be returning.

Family Great Pho Vietnam long standing Resturant....

My first time eating here, and the food was really good.

Delishes

Absolutely delicious. They have the best kim chi, pho, and fried squid in the whole city.

Great Viet food!

Yum. This little restaurant is a hidden gem.

Always great food, & great service. They are also very quick with the food.

I love this place. Weve been going for many years and its always consistent, delicious food and friendly staff.

Great place to go if you like vietnamese.

Very clean restaurant, food is always great and service is always amazing.

Best Vietnamese and Cantonese cuisine

I wish you guys were still open! Your food and company and service was amazing! I hope youre opening up soon.

Another great evening at Golden Bird! Over 25 years now.

Tasty!

This place is always a pleasure. Food is fantastic and service is uncomparable.

The best calamari Ive ever had.

Get the lemongrass, cashew, or ginger tofu.

It nice place

Always great food

This place is the real deal!!!! Excellent food, excellent people making and serving the food. It is clean and the owners treat you like family when you are a regular. I am and have been for years. My whole family loves their delicious food.

I love the noodle bowls! Howver my noodles were cool.

Stopped at lunch there. Awesome food, good prices

Been a patron of this place for 10years and was welcomed like family since my first visit. My kids now make themselves right at home when we stop by our favourite restaurant north of the river. The servings are huge and the food delicious. A real gem.

best vietnamese food in edmonton. Ive tried them all

Great food, friendly service and clean restaurant. Love going there for lunch!

6 stars for lunch for this 5 star family

Unfortunately this establishment has gone downhill. While the service was very good, the same cannot be said for the food or the cleanliness of the place in general. Calamari was old, tough, and rubbery. The meat in the Vietnamese noodle bowl was also tough and seemed overcooked. The chicken soup had pressed deli chicken in it and it felt like it was not fresh. We used to really enjoy going here but I cant say we will ever be going back.

FRIENDLY peoples good value and service LOVE this place great

Even though Ive been eating at the Golden Bird for close to 15 years, someone is always there that has been going longer! This is an institution in Vietnamese dining in Edmonton. Everyone has their favorite place but I promise you nobody in Edmonton makes a better spring roll!! I dare you to find one better! Thank you Golden Bird for always making me feel at home and for serving up some great food.

Amazing food and awesome staff... Very kind people.

Always good. Always greeted warmly.

Very polite owners! Reasonable prices.

Good service. Good food especially rice noodles bowls

Consistently delicious. Their ginger beer and spring rolls are like no other restaurant in Edmonton. I crave this place and for good reason. If you have never eaten here then it is time for you to try it. There is plenty of free parking behind the restaurant. If you are a fan of coffee, then order the iced vietnamese coffee when you order your meal. It takes a while to drip through. It is poured over sweetened condensed milk and lots of ice...so good!

Very nice owners and awesome rice bowl. Thank you! Will definitely come back!

This is one of the oldest Vietnamese restaurants in the Chinatown district and is still being operated by the original owner/family. Their noodles/soup still maintain the initial good quality. I particularly enjoy their version of Bun Bo Hue(Central Vietnamese noodles) and their spring rolls which use delicious rice paper wrappers

Came here for lunch on Monday with the family while visiting the Royal Alberta Museum which is really close by. Decor is like any other Vietnamese restaurant but its the food that sets it apart. Wasnt too busy and we were seated right away.Wife ordered rare beef with tendons noodle soup to share with our daughter. That was better and they finished everything.

Best Vietnamese food I have ever had! I have been going here since I was a small child, their food is just as great as it was in my childhood. Their spring rolls are the best in I have ever had!

Great food. Same people running the place for a long time. Price has gone up on dishes since was there last. Avg $14 a dish

Food was good, Id definitely go back, and I do.like their spring rolls which they told me are homemade. The wrap is not your typical spring roll wrap from most restaurants.

Just a small place, would have missed it if we werent looking for it. Very good food and good service

Very good food and highly recommended!

Best Vietnamese food Ive ever had ,better than pagolac

Have loved this place for the past 15 years!

Great place love the salad rolls and number 38 my favorite

best Vietnamese restaurant by far in Edmonton. No joke, no fakeness its seriously the best. I get the same thing everytime and everytime it taste better than the last time. Ive tried ALOT of restaurants in Edmonton and no Vietnamese restaurant even compares. SERIOUSLY I go there atleast once a week

Great food; owners are like family to us!

The spring rolls are always fresh and extra crispy, definitely recommend

Best food in edmonton

Best Viet Namese restaurant in Edmonton

The best bun bo hue and Vietnamese spring rolls in the city!

Excellent food friendly service. Very pleasant dining experience.

Had the Beef and Vegetable. Lots of variety in the veggies including green beans and mini corn.

Very nice staff. Food is very tasty. Love the dipping sauce with onion cakes.

Great place to eat. The food and service is excellent!!!

I experienced this before here , everyone else getting served , I waited 25 mins only to have the waiter , owner tell me he must serve a table of 12 first, a white woman walked in behind me her order taken imeadiately and served first , Im Native , never going back ! Racist place

Food was excellent as well as service. Love the rice wrapped spring rolls

Love the ginger beef and rice for lunch.

Simply the best.

The best in Edmonton! Great people, great food!

I love this place. Ive been going there since I first moved to Edmonton, as a kid, 22 years ago. The food is delicious and always done perfectly.

We had the Pho special #22. It was really good. But I felt the portion was small. There was only one size to choose from

Best calimari in Edmonton

Delicious food!

If youre spring rolls arent from here, you lose. These are the best in the city.

excellent food and service

Really good bun and Pho. The meats and sides are tasty. I recommend the 5 star vermicelli bowl. And calamari. The owners are super friendly and theyll make sure you are served and have a great experience at the restaurant.

Best spring rolls i ever ate! Fantastic food. Awesome staff. Highly recommend!