Vegan
Chinese
Indian
Thai
Buffet
Take-out
Asian
Indonesian
Vegan restaurant offering Asian food menu with dishes like veggie beef satay, fried vermicelli dishes, and others. Offer a weekend vegan brunch as well as monthly all-you-can-eat buffet - see website calendar. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Tue-Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm.
100 Reviews
First Review by marben
IsabellaBailey
Points +805
AMAZING! I love this spot - Edit
Edmonton classic, it's unbelievable the flavours they create!! Will be back here if ever back in the city.
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ABeanz
Points +827
Eggplant Ecstasy - Edit
A must-visit for anyone seeking a delightful vegan meal with an Asian fusion twist. The Eggplant dish alone is worth the trip, but the entire menu promises a culinary adventure that will leave you eager to return. With its serene atmosphere and delectable dishes, this restaurant truly embodies the spirit of plant-based dining at its finest.
Read morePros: Vegan , Delicious Asian Fusion
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2593
Exceptional vegan Asian cuisine, very friendly service! - Edit
Padmanadi is truly a hidden gem in Edmonton. As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is bright, spacious, and serene with Oriental decor including a Buddha statue. The staff are exceptionally attentive, helpful, and welcoming.
Read moreThe menu features vegan twists on classic Asian dishes, with an emphasis on Indonesian cuisine. We ordered the satay chicken skewers, chicken curry, tom yum fish, spicy fried shrimp, and coconut rice. Every dish was a 10/10 and came in very generous portions (yay to leftovers!).
The satay chicken skewers are a must - tender, flavorful, and doused in a tasty peanut sauce. The chicken curry is one of their best-sellers, and you must pair it with coconut rice to soak up all that delicious curry sauce. (Although their rice bowls are "individual-sized", they can easily serve two.) I have been vegan for nearly five years and have sampled many vegan fish and seafood alternatives, but the tom yum fish at Padmanadi was the most realistic-looking and fishy-tasting one I've ever tried!
All the food came quickly, tasted very fresh and vibrant, and was beautifully presented. The prices are reasonable, ranging from 17-20$ per main dish.
I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back regularly!
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diri
Points +18
Excellent! - Edit
Firstly, thank you. So many items on the menu and the portions were very generous.
Read morePros: Variety, Portions, Nice ambiance
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veganfoodiechristine
Points +278
Can't get enough! - Edit
Even though we have a Padmanadi in Calgary, my partner and I still love making the drive to Edmonton for it! The downtown Edmonton location has a larger menu. It also has one of our favourite Padmanadi dishes - vegan fish! We couldn’t resist ordering the fried enoki mushrooms (monthly special). What’s not to love about deep-fried crispy mushrooms?! It’s making me hungry just thinking about it. We have taken so many of our friends to visit Padmanadi and it’s been a hit amongst everyone, omnivores too 🌟
Read moreI ordered: tom yum fish, fried enoki mushrooms, satay with peanut sauce, and Szechuan mixed green
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Michael.kalmanovitch
Points +395
Always very good - Edit
This eatery sets the standard for customer service. When it first opened it was unique, insofar, as the owner (Kasim) would come and talk with you, remember your name, hug you, and even do karaoke. He made you feel VERY welcome.
Read moreThomas, his uncle (or perhaps some other relation) was attentive and very endearing.
The food was always good and the buffet evenings were a major event in the vegan community. Some would call it a gluten-feast since most of the dishes were gluten-based.
His daughters were always involved in the business, even as youngsters.
Anyway, I had been away from Edmonton for some time and dropped in the other day to have a meal. I opted for the lunchtime mutton curry. As usual, it was delicious. Their curry sauce is quite famous - deservedly so.
It was very filling.
Note - they close at 2 pm for a break before opening up again at 4pm.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-02
Pros: Delicious, Great service & attention from the owner & family, Gluten-Free Options
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ConnorNight
Points +13
One Of My Favorite Go To Places - Edit
The first time I heard of this place was Taste of Edmonton in 2022. I then went to eat in person at the restaurant and was not disappointed. Family style atmosphere, the customer service was unmatched, and the food was amazing. My first time I actually mistook the curry chicken for real chicken, THAT'S how much they care about accuracy and food quality. Also family owned with only two locations in the city. Small business, big taste.
Read moreTry the curry chicken with the coconut rice, and the ginger beef. You won't regret it
Pros: Atmosphere In Restaurant, Customer Service , Top 3 Place I've Eaten At, Ever
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mysticsonic
Points +799
Endless options - Edit
Wonderful selection - we had food delivered to our hotel when we were visiting Edmonton. The cauliflower bites were HUGE which was a nice surprise! The flavors were not overly strong in any of the dishes we ate, but I am very unfamiliar with Indonesian cuisine, so perhaps this is intentional. We still enjoyed our meal very much. We had the spicy eggplant, and Tofu with mushrooms.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-11
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kylijshaw
Points +598
Great variety - Edit
Oh my goodness the options available here! We had the cauliflower bites, spicy eggplant and mushroom tofu. The eggplant was my favourite, but based on everything we tried I don’t think there would be a bad option to choose!
Read morePros: Options , Flavours
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BTheVegan
Points +125
First visit - Edit
Visited the downtown location last month in a group of five. We each chose a dish for the group to share and ordered the Spicy Eggplant, Bakmi Goreng, Mushroom Deluxe, Ginger Beef, and Sweet & Sour Chicken. We also had sides of coconut rice and fried wontons as an appetizer.
Read moreThe food came out looking and smelling delicious (in fact, I forgot to take any pictures before we started eating and by the time I realized this, the food was all gone). All dishes were great with my favourite being the Ginger Beef and Bakmi Goreng being my second.
I plan on returning and cannot wait to try some of their other menu items along with another order of Ginger Beef.
Pros: All vegan
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2987
Best in Edmonton - Edit
I lived in Edmonton for 4.5 months, and the saddest part of leaving was not going to Padmanadi anymore. My partner and I still talk about their Wonton Soup, which is one of the best things I have ever had. The Chicken Teriyaki is SO good, as is the General Tso's Chicken and the Curry Chicken. Also, you have to try their homemade Chocolate Mousse! Honestly, everything is just so delicious, and you can't go wrong. I say best in Edmonton due to their very high quality, consistency, deliciousness level, and genuine care for customers. I miss this place and we still talk about it all the time 🥺😆
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-11
Pros: Everything is amazing, Very high quality, Genuine care for customers
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MarcusK
Points +1008
You cannot go wrong here - Edit
I have been a faithful customer of Padmanadi for over the 10 years I have traveled to Edmonton. It’s not an exaggeration to claim Padmanadi to be top 5 vegan restaurant in Western Canada. I love the diversity and selection of dishes here. The excellent appetizers and soups.
Read moreIt’s all vegan so you can order anything without worry. The cuisine is a mix of Malay/Indonesian/Thai so there is an excellent selection of yummy dishes
Pros: Amazing selection , Great soups, Nice decor
Cons: It’s a bit on the expensive side, Very busy sometimes so make reservations
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titstothewind
Points +478
Did not disappoint - Edit
Popped into Padmanadi for lunch and ate all of the delicious n’ saucy gluten I could ask for. Would absolutely go back!
Read morePros: Vegan drumsticks 🤤 , Great prices , Perfect portions
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doubtfulfox
Points +401
A-maz-ing - Edit
Everything is so good! The atmosphere is stellar! The team is great, very personable. Many people complain that there is no alcohol, but you don’t need it. This is our #1 go to place. We have brought omnivore family members when they visited and they insisted on going back before they left- it’s that good!
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Veganomad
Points +377
Wow! - Edit
This place did not disappoint. We went to the southside location. Service was fantastic and the atmosphere relaxed. We ordered the drumsticks, dengdeng, and General Tao chicken. All three were just incredible. This place is something special. Wish I lived in Edmonton...
Read morePros: it's all vegan, delicious, reasonably priced
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thehungryhobbit
Points +130
Amazing - Edit
I missed a good Chinese takeaway. This filled that need.the drumsticks are amazing. We haven't stopped talking about them for days. The ginger beef, Mongolian chicken, and awesome side of noodles were also so very satisfying. Will order again.
Read morePros: Vegan without stress
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Dianocky
Points +22
First time, will definitely be returning - Edit
Was hard to decide what to try with so many options but we went with the Mongolian Chicken, Singapore Noodles and Canoi Roti. All were amazing but the Canoi Roti was heavenly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-16
Pros: Lots of Options, Good Prices, Good Portion Sizes
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JessMikeWinnemuller
Points +403
Our favourite restaurant of all time! - Edit
Our go to restaurant in Edmonton. Kasim always makes us feel like family with his warm hospitality. The food is always fast, fresh and flavourful. Our all time favourite restaurant.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Friendly, like-family staff , Fast, fresh, hot, delicious food
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Beetlebear
Points +70
How is it THIS good? - Edit
I was nervous to try this place because I'm pretty picky, but I finally decided to go for it and I'm so glad I did! I don't know how they do it but the food is magical!
Read morePros: All vegan, Yummy drink options
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avocadobadass
Points +284
The BEST! - Edit
Padmanadi is so great, the best vegan restaurant in Edmonton in my opinion. The curry vegetables and tofu, bakmi goreng noodles, and cauliflower bites are amazing!!!!!!
Read morePros: Fully vegan!
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GFGoldenLady
Points +2005
Best vegan brunch in Edmonton - Edit
My favourite restaurant of all time. Delicious, plenty of gf options and literally the best brunch ever. Add daiya to your omelet!
Read morePros: Gluten-free options well marked , Timely , Flavourful
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TashaB
Points +26
One of the best restaurants in Edmonton - Edit
Amazing vegan meat options , fresh dishes and just well rounded meals. 10/10
Read morePros: Vegan, Huge portions
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JoeBlow
Points +83
MEAT LIKE BUT VEGAN - Edit
It's great to see a full vegan place pop up in Alberta beef country
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itsanogo
Points +18
Simply the BEST vegan food in #YEG! - Edit
Been going to Padmanadi for a decade. Oh that chicken curry and kungpow chicken are just awesome. The staff is very nice and the owner Kasim such a generous human being.
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SamanthaKing
Points +30
🤤 - Edit
Im not a fan of fake meat usually but... Seriously get cravings for that ginger beef.
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ThePrairieVegan
Points +357
Just can’t go wrong. - Edit
If in doubt, go with Padmanadi. Have a veggie friend and don’t know what to serve? Go with Padmanadi. Want amazing tasty take out or delivery? Go with Padmanadi. You just can’t go wrong.
Read morePros: Tasty, Something for everyone
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Beanz
Points +1693
Best Vegan Food in Edmonton - Edit
Seriously the best vegan food. Their vegan chicken is the best I've ever had. I crave their food usually once a week. Go to is the curry chicken, ginger beef and the Roti Canai!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-06-18
Pros: Large dining area, Large portions, Great variety
Cons: Not alot of free parking avaliable nearby
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