Blue Dragon Fine Thai & Cambodian Cuisine in Red Deer
7611 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 1M3, Canada
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This laid-back locale serves traditional Thai & Cambodian dishes such as vermicelli bowls & curry.
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I highly recommend coming here. We came for supper tonight and it was amazing. There were 5 of us and we each had different entrees and each one was delicious. Our waitress was friendly, kind and prompt. The restaurant itself is clean and has a great overall vibe. We all cannot wait to come back to try more! Thank you so much for such a delicious supper.
Food was absolutely incredible, although I am partial to Thai. Phanang curry and a mango salad to start. Both were amazing, service was great. A great local spot tucked away in RD, will be back!!
Do yourself a favor and eat here. It is seriously one of the best places in Red Deer to get food, whether it's take out or dine in you will be blown away by amazing flavors. My perso am favorite item on the menu is the Dragon bowl.
First time diners and we had an excellent experience. Service was excellent. We ordered the dinner for four, for three hungry people. There was enough to satisfy us well enough we didn’t need dessert. The spring rolls were excellent and eight disappeared fast. The dragon wonton soup had a nice kick that pleasantly surprised us all. The 3 entrees with chicken, shrimp and beef accented noodles, green beans and pineapples were top notch. Curry sauce on the chicken dish was excellent. Would recommend to all and will be going back for an encore performance. Kudos.
I got the vegan version of their Tom Yum Soup. It was so delicious! I thought about this soup for days after I ate it and just want more. The spices are warm and comforting and reminds me of homemade food. They had lots of vegan options to choose from so I was very impressed! I came here with my mom who is not vegan and we were both very happy with our lunch. Highly recommend!
Very tasty authentic cuisine. Thai and Cambodian. We liked it because it was really similar to the food we had in Thailand and Cambodia during our travels
This was our first visit to the Blue Orchid and we will definitely come back again. It's is a small family run place but there were several people dining in and quite a few take out orders picked up while we were there. Service was friendly. We started with the Thai salad rolls. They had chicken and shrimp inside. The peanut sauce that came with them was really delicious. I had the Cambodian stir fry. The sauce was spicy with layers of flavor. The green beans were still crunchy and there was lots of chicken. The portion size was just right. My partner ordered the dragon bowl which comes with a spicy vinaigrette. The ingredients were tasty but he could smell my sauce. He asked the chef for a side of yellow curry sauce to mix into the noodles. It was exceptional.
The dishes we had were all very tasty and piping hot fresh from the kitchen. We had the dinner for two for $44. It includes 4x spring rolls, soup and 2 entrees. The spring rolls were nice and crispy but I think the sauce could have been spicier. We had the Tom Yum soup which was excellent it had enoki and oyster mushrooms, lemongrass, shrimp and ginger. Thai styled noodles (pad thai) and green curry chicken. We said for the curry to be spicy but it could have been even more so. We also had the salad rolls and they were good sized and came with a coconut peanut sauce with a bit of bite but again we would have liked it to be a bit spicier. All in all a great meal! We enjoyed ourselves and the service was very good.
My favorite restaurant!!!! I come here almost weekly for wonton soup for manyy years now. It never misses!!!!
Still best Pad Thai. 7 years and now
Food was awesome, service was great!
Blue Dragon is consistently the best restaurant in Red Deer. Family owned, the chef is part of that family. The care and love put into their dishes is plain to see. Your hard earned money doesnt go into franchise fees but truly supports local. A large number of vegetarian and vegan options sit alongside meat-based dishes, so there is something for everyone. Variety, home cooking, plus a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Ive never had a bad meal here. Give it a try for takeout as well! Thank you so much for the great food, Blue Dragon. Keep it up! Had takeout last night and as always it was delicious and thanks to staff for squeezing my order in! Best restaurant in Red Deer, still!
Best food in Red Deer!
Updated menu has lots of vegan options! Vegetarian options: Dedicated section vegan option in the menu. Food : 4/5 |
Best food in town!!
Everything I ve tried on the menu has always impressed me. 10/10 every time Food
Best Thai food in town.
Everytime I come back to Red Deer I eat here. The quality and service never changes. Amazing staff and best Thai/Cambodian food Ive ever tried!!!
This place is awesome, incredible service and food. Much love to Spon and the rest of the team. Highly recommend.
Food is great, but 60 bucks for one person, squid to start, 2 beers and wonton soup with 15% tip. OUT TO LUNCH! Pardon the pun... For this reason, i wont be back. I can get the same at little saigon subs for under $30 and its delishus!
EXCELLENT consistently good food. Perfection Everytime Food
Awesome service and the food was even better. A hidden gem :)
Fantastic food! Great service! Dietary restrictions: Very understanding of all dietary requirements and allergies. Menu is clearly labeled and kitchen staff take measures to prepare food for those with restrictions
Great hidden gem in Red deer. Portions could be a little bigger, but the flavour is great. Never been disappointed here
Lovely place to eat
Great food, service & atmosphere!!!
This is a hidden gem in Red Deer. We often get their family meal deals - they are such a great deal.
Great food but slower service.
Great food, probably the best Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurant in Red Deer. Their Tum Yum is so good, and I always recommend their Dragon bowl , Thai rolls and coconut rice
Great quality, fresh food. It is the best Thai and Khmer food we have had in Red Deer (we have tried to taste everyone that comes to town) and we have sent hundreds of people here over the past 18 years since finding this hidden gem of a restaurant
I ordered the spring rolls and the fried wontons. Both were amazing! The sauce that came with the wontons had a tiny bit of heat to it, but it was perfect. I wasnt crazy about the sauce that came with the spring rolls. So I just dipped them in the wonton sauce. Ordering was very fast, easy and the service was very friendly. The order was ready in 10 minutes. My daughter picked up the order so I am not sure of the atmosphere. I have never actually been inside.
Great food and service. What a bargain!
What a fantastic surprise! Its a bit tucked away, but we were glad we looked for it. The staff is so lovely and friendly, with great service. And the food was amazing! I frequent a few Thai places around Calgary, and this meal was better than any of them! I had the Thai green curry.
Very good food. Good portions. I would go back.
Good food. Great value. Excellent service. One of Red Deer a better run independent restaurants.
Went in for some Dragon Wonton Soup. Its the best spicy wonton in red deer, hands down.
We went on one of the coldest days of the year and the spicy soup and spring rolls were exactly what we needed! So good we can t wait to go back
The food is amazing. This is one of those restaurants where everything I order is delicious but someone else at the table gets something that looks, smells, and tastes better. Food : 5/5
Always amazing quafood and service. New menu options look delicious. Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian available Food : 5/5 |
Clean and welcoming place in an industrial park of Red Deer. Good signage so easy to find. Loved the food !! It was very clean and welcoming
How much more of a cultural experience if they played East Indian music and/or showed pictures of India or Bollywood movies.
5 star soup is something I crave. Ive never been disappointed here.
Decided to drop by for lunch passing through Red Deer for work. Glad I found this hidden gem! I went in around 2pm so it wasn t as busy. Service was nice and friendly and the food came out quick. I got the ocean bowl that comes with vermicelli noodles. Most restaurants skimp on their seafood - this place DID NOT SKIMP! Good sized shrimps, squid, and scallops. I was surprised at the size of them as most places use the extra small size. There were a good amount of mussels too! I am normally used to vermicelli in pho dishes and was surprised at the flavor of it mixed with a seafood curry dish. Will come back to try other dishes and certainly get the ocean bowl again!!
Just introduced to this place a few months ago and I can t get enough of it. Everything is made fresh to order and of the best quality. Highly recommend this place.
Blue Dragon has amazing food, a great atmosphere, and amazing people! So friendly and welcoming that you feel at home! Done in and take out, its all delicious! Great desserts too if you have room after your meal!
Food was great, much better than expected. Friendly service. Good wings!
We ordered takeout from Blue Dragon and it was absolute perfection! The salad rolls with peanut sauce are addicting and we could eat them all day! Everything was still hot when it got to our door and tasted absolutely delicious! I ordered everything online and it was very easy to navigate their website and menu. The same people that own Bamboo Hut in Red Deer own Blue Dragon and the menu is very similar. I highly recommend eating here. Its real food, prepared fresh and family owned and operated.
Food was good though seafood bowl much overpriced. Service and evening restaurant service mediocre at best. More suitable to lunch crowd. Partner and I each had 2 drinks. Used glasses werent removed. Waitress didnt know what glass to serve with a beer.
Been here a few times, food and service has always been great. Great place if you like spicy food
Disappointed with the meal. Spring rolls were good but the rest of the meal only so so. Little flavour - bland actually. The place was very busy so we were surprised that the food was so blah. The server was nice, the restaurant itself was rather dull and dingy.
A small little hidden gem. You will not be disappointed by the quality. My preference is the Dragon bowl, but if I feel chilly or a little under the weather, the Dragon won ton soup is the fix. I have tried a lot off the menu and enjoy it all, just not as much as the Dragon bowl. If it werent so filling, I would order a Dragon bowl and one other item off the menu everything, but I just dont have room for it. Trust me, you will not regret eating here.
When it comes to Asian cuisine in Central Alberta, you can t go wrong with any of the restaurants owned by members of the Sok family, and Blue Dragon lives up to their lofty reputation:) Quite a few totally unique (& absolutely delicious) dishes to choose from!
The shrimp rolls were amazing, as was the yellow chicken curry. Ive only been to this place a couple times but I am resolving to go more often now because the food and staff are just so great.
The food was ok, I found the 3 dishes I had tasted very much alike
Excellent meal for a great price.
Had a good visit here. My first time. The girl serving us was super quiet but adorable. She did a good job. Food was very yummy. I would recommend to others! Thank you
Such a great restaurant! Staff were attentive and friendly, food was amazing and served quickly. One of those places where I want to try everything on the menu!
Not sure how this place has 4.7 stars. I thought the food was really average. No real consistent flavour and actually not much flavour at all. Chicken seemed tough, almost overcooked. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. Ok ambience. A bit of an odd location in a light industrial area. Id try a few other places before going back.
The food and service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable
Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! We are so excited to come back soon!
Some of the best Cambodian food Ive ever had. A must try!
My parter and I ordered salad rolls, which were very small but good, and and two curries. No flavor in the curries and very little sauce. They were bland and I would not recommend.
Best restaurant in Red Deer. Hands down
Amazing
Excellent food and exceptional service. Thank you to the staff who helped us with our experience, the menu wasnt clear with some of the vegetables in their dishes. Staff were very accommodating and understanding. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options available Dietary restrictions: Menu is marked with common allergies. Wheelchair accessibility: Very easyly accessible for wheelchair users
Have been twice to get a good idea of the consistency of the food quality ,not disappointed . Fresh and tasty. Wish the prices had not gone up between visits but still reasonable . Thinking about it right now will maybe jump in car and go there for some food !!
Super friendly staff, well organized menu and DELICIOUS food. Will be back.
The fried squid was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved their dishes. Highly recommended
I love Cambodian food! I even been to Cambodia. The food here is unfortunately bland and lacking spices and salt (and I m usually not an heavy salt-cooker!) Not sure how that could have been missed in 3 different dishes and appetizers.
Been to many restaurants in Red Deer but this place has the BEST food in Red Deer. Every dish I try is always delicious and the food is consistently amazing! My top favourites are: Tom yum soup, mango papaya salad (YES EVEN THE DAMN SALAD IS GOOD) and the salad rolls with that delicious peanut sauce!! Please start selling the peanut sauce!!
Add this to my growing list of awesome places to eat in Red Deer. Their dry ribs were too notch and the deep fried bananas with the mango ice cream were so delicious.
Best salad rolls and home made peanut sauce Ive ever had... wonton soup is also unreal..really good food.
So good!
Been to a handful of restaurants in Red Deer but this place has the BEST food in Red Deer. Every dish is always delicious, the menu has so many must try s and the food is consistently amazing! Cozy vibe inside as well. My top favourites are: Chicken skewers and rice, tom yum soup, dragon bowl and the mango papaya salad and the salad rolls with that delicious peanut sauce!! Hands down the best restaurant in red deer if you re in the area you have to try! We ll worth the visit!
This was my first time here, and it was wonderful will definitely be back for more
Tom Tom soup is so nourishing for a cool night. Could not stop eating until it is all done! All topped with a friendly waitress. Great experience overall!
Food was very good. In a rough part of town and dining room was outdated. Definitely a diamond in the rough mom and pop kinda restaurant. Would recommend!
One of my favourite restaurants. The spring rolls, dragon bowl and dumplings are so good!
Nevermind was everything so tastey, but dragon scale scallops!!! Great taste and art. Satisfied every pleasure point!
Man This place has the best tasting food let me tell you. Hidden little gem kind of in the industrial area. Lots of good parking come and have some good eats
Likely the best food in town Dietary restrictions: Lots of GF options Food : 5/5 |
Our go to restaurant in town. Always fantastic service and even better food.
I love the food here. So healthy and fresh. I wonder if they will get later hours in the future. Also very polite and welcoming staff
Superb food, excellent service
The flavours were good. A lot of substitution with western veggies. Needs a lot more sauce with curries. Rice was a bit mushy.. I have tried this restaurant a few times. I think today was a bit of a miss.
Amazing delicious food, every single time!!! Bursting with flavor, the servers are extremely friendly. I love this place.
Has some great plant base dishes
I have only delivered for them but the service is fantastic!! Everyone is super nice and so helpful!! Food ALWAYS smells amazing and Ive never once heard anything negative about them!!
Dont question whether to go, just go, its delicious.
Service was good but a little slow, food was tasty, portion size was good.
Food and services are absolutely amazing. Tom Yum soup, ocean bowl, and mango sticky rice dessert are must try!
Lovely service and food. Make sure you pay attention to the spice rating. I accidently ordered a 3 spice rated dish and wowza it was hot :P...but delicious.
I cant say a thing bad this place is one of the best to eat in Red Reer I always have trouble choosing because the food is all so delicious I LOVE the green curry and dragon bowl equally! You have to try the pineapple cheesecake stack it will change your life. The best part this is a family owned business they are incredible here!
Looks like they don t wash their veggies. You can see sticker on bell peppers. Quantity and taste was okay.
Delicious food, friendly staff. Nice quiet and cozy place for a nice visit with family.
We are from Saskatoon. The best calamari we have had.Dragon bowl was fabulous
It was my first time eating here. We got the dinner for four. The place had a great selection for main dishes. Reasonably priced and customer service was great. I would recommend getting the glass noodles as it was my favorite dish. But honestly everything that we ordered was delicious. The location is in a more industrial place however theres a lot of parking out front. This will be my new go-to restaurant every time I go through Red deer. I highly recommend getting the dinner options even if youre only eating for a couple people just to be able to try everything. 100% I will be back for sure!
I had the Dragon Bowl which was indicated as a signature dish on the menu, but it came out to be a pretty ordinary vermicelli bowl. Friendly staff and spacious interior, despite the nondescript exterior.
This is truly a hidden gem in Red Deer. Each dish loaded with flavour and each dish distinctly unique in taste. Definitely a must try place and a new favourite. Staff is friendly and authentic.
Delicious! Located in a nondescript part of town but tasty tasty food. Coconut rice is delightful
Best Thai food in Red Deer! Always my go to for takeout!
Small location, with amazing made to order food! Went with friends and tried the 4 person set meal everything was absolutely delicious, the spring rolls, fried wings and squid were crunchy and tender the soup was delicate and amazing, the mango papaya salad was refreshing and the noodles spicy! I cant recommend this red deer hidden gem enough definitely give it a try if you pass through red deer!
I went to this restaurant with some friends and we tried the 4 persons set meal. The restaurant is small and cozy and everything is made to order so the food is super fresh! All the dishes we had were delicious and the fried wings were the best wings I had in a while! Crunchy and flavorful! Our waitress was amazing and very cheerful! I am looking forward to stop by again and try more dishes!
I love this place. Except this last time i was in for food, two of the three dishes were bland. The service was definitely the worst I have received, no communication and just all over poor experience.
The food is so flavorful and the portions are just right. Ordered kako kmer, and mango papaya salad. The vegetables were really fresh. It was so satisfying. Highly recommend.
Amazing flavours in every dish. Each one tastes so fresh and individual. Definitely an epicurean adventure to not be missed!!
Tried Blue Dragon for the first time today. Tried the Dragon bowl. Really tasty lunch and fast service. Would recommend trying this place out!
If its the price of food here, go to the buffet and eat. Just more... More delicious...
So much yum!!! And friendly and great quality. Thanks for the good eats we are lucky to have your yummy food as an option!
Cant say enough good things about this place. Best service. Food has so much flavour. Head Chef is a very talent young man with a very experienced pallet for producing authentic food.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Im so grateful for all of you! I called your restaurant this afternoon to arrange for supper to be prepared for my brother-in-law (and family), whose father had just passed away yesterday. I spoke with Vanessa and asked if she could make sure extra love was given to this order that included my heartbroken sister and niece. The entire team went above and beyond! Thank you for taking the time to write these beautiful messages for them and including a free dessert. The food was ready and waiting for us to pick it up, right on time...and it was delicious! Youre all so appreciated!
Both the food and customer service are exquisite.
It was alright. Bit pricey for the amount. Salad rolls were good.
Blue dragon is so so good! Very delicious food and lots of options for people to choose from. There is something for little ones all the way up for the ones who can handle the heat. I love their classic Tom Yum Soup!
Dragon Bowl, Tom Yum soup and Mango Pineapple Cheesecake!! Food is always good and service is always nice.
Food is unbelievable here. So much flavour!!!! One of Red Deers best, hands down!
Food was excellent everyone in the family enjoyed it will definitely order from. Them again
Doesn t get better then Blue Dragon for amazing authentic Thai and Khmer food that is made with care and bursting with flavour!! If you haven t tried this place highly recommend it. you won t be disappointed the skewers, dragon bowl, and the golden chicken are fantastic and some of our go to dishes but so is the rest of the menu The Family that owns it have always been accommodating and very friendly.
Friendly staff serving great food.
Amazing food! The Tom yum is fantastic and the yellow curry is just delicious!! Super friendly service as well. The dinner for two is one of the best deals around.
This is the best Thai food I have ever taste in my life, the hostess was very helpful and friendly..
Best Asian food in Red Deer!
Excellent soup. Vegan options. Spicy!
The food was super good! The restaurant is busy yet cozy. Very professional service. Would definetly recommend.
One of the finest restaurants in Red Deer. Be sure to make a reservation as this place packs up quick! Youll be greeted by a smiling face and have top notch service for your entire visit. Order lots, eat lots, your stomach will thank you for it!
HANDS DOWN---the best overall cuisine in Red Deer---in ALL categories. My family and I order every Friday and never get tired of it...5 stars all day long!!! -TOM
Amazing food. Hands down the best Thai & Cambodian food in Alberta. Make sure you order the Tom Yum soup, Spring Rolls and the spicy squid
Great Camodian menu
Khmer spring rolls were damn good and the Tom yum soup is by far the best I ve ever had! I ll be returning every time I m in red deer for sure Chhnganh!
Amazing food every time we order. Owners are super friendly. We drive from lacombe just to eat here! (lemongrass chicken with coconut rice and peanut sauce is to die for) thank you!
Absolutely the best food!!! Cant wait to come back to Red Deer to visit this resturant again!
Amazing food with friendly service!!!
always great
Good food! Amazing people
Great food, cant complain about anything!
Well went there but found out the food was to spicy so we left.
Went out for a dinner as a party of 6. We choose the Meal for 6 at $100 and it was perfect! Delicious spring rolls, perfect wonton soups, and a nice selection of entrees including a seafood bowl (extra cost) that was superb. Prices are so reasonable and the lady who served us was such a darling. Loved it! Atmosphere is nothing special, but the food is outstanding and the service is great! The only Thai food Ive had as good as this was in Calgary years ago. Highly recommend! Check their hours before going - theyre in an industrial area, so its not open very late.
Its tucked away in the middle of an industrial area but it stays busy, and you know their food has to be exceptional. Even during the Covid lockdown, there is a wait to get your takeout.
Great food and service
Loved it. Amazing food.
Its amazing food!! I recommend this restaurant
Dragon bowl tasted good, really good salad roll
Awesome food!
Great Thai food! Many Gluten Free options! Friendly staff! Great place to visit any time!
Great food!
Ordered chicken pad Thai, beef and ginger, and wonton soup. Not impressed and not worth all the hype. Bland food
Ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and had the Wonton soup. Always impressed everytime I order and its always up to the hype at Blue Dragon!
Salad rolls and Tom Yum soup shared - an awesome lunch! Also love their Budda bowls. A must try for lunch or supper.
amazing food. tons of gluten free options and fast and friendly service
Great food and service. I had the Ocean bowl, full of seafood and the cheesecake. Its different and well worth a try.
Always a great experience. Friendly staff, good food, definitely worth the visit.
Great hidden gem! Amazing spring rolls, the dragon bowl is delicious and the staff is very good.
Awesome food and amazing service, as always!
Food was delicious :-)
Amazing Food
Great food and awesome service.
Best Thai food in the city !
Great as usual, anazing food.
Best food of all time
Always tasty. Great staff
Absolutely the best!
Food and service were both excellent as always.
Im not too sure if anybody knows about this place, but folks who drive around here and work around these parts are lucky to have this near by. I once came here with my Dad about a couple years ago who knew this place from the back of his hand. The food the last time I was here was so good that it felt nice and healthy cause of there nice menu and such. So this little treasure spot I would like to call is something to check out, and to try some sweet out of the country food. And dont worry folks, they got Coffee, and they are not afraid to serve it ^^
Its a great Thai food joint hidden in the city, I am a vegetarian and was happy to see good options on the menu. From starter salad rolls, soup to desert everything was bang on!! Good size portions and good value for money. Must try if you like to try different cuisines.
Best restaurant in Red Deer!!!!!!
Refreshing and delicious food, so many menu options. Wonderful service. I was not so sure about the location at first. But the great reviews encouraged us to give it a try. And I was so glad we did.
Great food, great staff, the peanut sauce was different than usual but very good.
This is the best Thai food I have ever tasted, great service, very welcoming
Great food! Super friendly service. I really enjoyed eating here and will stop by again when I stop through red deer again.
Complete hole in the wall. Great food, amazing atmosphere, great service, friendly staff, would reccomend for anyone to try as they are welcoming to match the flavour profiles you like to give you the best opportunity to enjoy your food.
Quiet place for an amazing dinner. Cant go wrong with anything, and the cheesecake dessert is to die for
Becoming a favorite stop for lunch. Best Won Ton in Red Deer
Excellent!
Blue Dragon is one of our favorite places to eat. The ingredients are always fresh, the staff friendly and best of all the food is awesome, particularly the Tom Yom Soup! No way could I ever replicate it at home. Dont change a thing!!
Great Asian food, highly recommend for lunch!
(Written after second visit) This is a hidden gem in Red Deer! Our first visit was in-house. It was Friday evening and packed, so we were glad we made a reservation. On this particular night there was only one employee serving and let me tell you this woman has amazing work ethic! She was taking orders, filling drinks, bringing food out and back all with a genuine smile, calmly and in a timely manner. We were very impressed with her service skills. The food arrived hot, fresh and tasted delicious. Kudos to the chef. Our second time was pick-up (we ordered the same things to see if they are consistent with meals). The food was just as delicious, fresh and packed with flavor. We will definitely make Blue Dragon one of our go-to restaurants in town. Thank you!
The chicken in the Coconut lemongrass dinner was so.big that it was like precooked chicken chunks with no seasoning then put in a nice sauce as the end. Weve been there before and liked it but unfortunately not this time.
10/10
Great place for lunch!
Satay beef was real good and it sure was spicy hot
Great food great people
My favourite restaurant in Red Deer. Lovely little hidden gem with incredible food
Love the food, never a bad choice!
Second time eating here, food was unflavored and not spicy the squid was overcooked, but the coconut rice was good
This is very good food like Thailand but maybe new type of recipe for Thailand, some dishes not very classic but still always delicious and happy to have this food always if I can afford. Very nice.