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Tamarind Vietnamese Grill and Noodle House
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Vegan
Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
A small Vietnamese restaurant that converted to an all-vegan establishment in 2015. Offer a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including vegetable-base pho, savory crepe, lemongrass tofu, curry soup, pad thai noodles, and fried spring rolls. Relocated from 6th Ave SW. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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Last update on 11 Nov 2022 by jacksRwild
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103 Reviews
First Review by zthomson
1AP1
Points +742
Very good - Edit
Had a great dinner here, unique take on some dishes
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YvonneLéa
Points +33
Amazingly yummy! - Edit
The food was great, the homemade tofu was amazing, and the server was very kind!
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TracySavage
Points +238
Lovely tasty food - Edit
Had a fantastic meal here. Spring rolls, crispy wonton. Crispy noodles with veg and mock beef. Also bbq tofu with veg and sticky rice. Very helpful friendly staff and free Jamine tea. Highly recommend
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brookie457
Points +464
Yummy, Vegan Vietnamese lunch. - Edit
We had a very good time at this restaurant, the service was very good and the facility was very clean. Our server wanted to confirm that we knew it was a vegan establishment, and I then responded with “well, I hope so”. He said a lot of people come in here and don’t know it’s vegan, and they get mad. That sucks to be them. I’m glad it’s vegan, that’s why we were there.
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Curtis&VictoriaSmi
Points +336
Really great flavors - Edit
Granted we came about half an hour before closing, the server did not seem too happy about serving us, so that was a bit sad.
Read moreHowever, the food was excellent. We tried the Cha Dum – Tofu Mini Pie it was really delicious and fun to eat! I had the Five Spice Ramen Soup because I wanted to try lotus root & lily flowers, it was really delicious! My husband had the lemongrass mock chicken vermicelli bowl, also really really delicious! Lovely, quite atmosphere even if a bit dated, well worth it for the delicious food!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-26
Pros: good value, nice portions
Cons: staff not as friendly
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Northern19474
Points +579
Great - Edit
I went with my buddy who is Vietnamese he liked the food. He thought it was very authentic. 
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GoHerOwnWay
Points +1797
Super authentic and flavourful! - Edit
Really beautiful restaurant by Safeway in Calgary town. Lots of seating inside and lots of plants. Wasn’t expecting much but was super surprised.
Read moreWe got the mini tofu pie, com bi cha thit nuong, and the tofu soup. We shared everything and it all was amazing 🤩
The tofu pie was so delicious and had a lot of flavour. You have to pour the sauce on top, then you the crackers to scoop it up. When you run out you use the lettuce underneath.
The tofu soup was huge and had the most flavourful pieces of marinated tofu in it. The com bi was the best tho. The tofu strips were so good and so was the mock meatloaf.
Would go back again!!
Pros: Lots of authentic options, Super flavourful, Beautiful interior
Cons: Loud noise coming from ventilation
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CarlaRose
Points +230
Best soup in Calgary - Edit
Flavour with every dish is amazing
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ParulKapur
Points +16
Excellent Food - Edit
Fresh, flavourful, homemade, satisfying... best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time
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niki.tisza
Points +27
Delicious Laksa - Edit
I had the laksa, it was pretty good and the portion was large. I personally would have preferred it without the mock crab meat and had more tofu instead. Would go back to try more items from the menu.
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slatts
Points +16
My Absolute Favorite!! - Edit
I eat here once a week min, I love it!!
Read moreTo be fair Vietnamese cuisine has always been my favorite so when I went vegan ~6y ago I was on the hunt for a good one. Tamarind Vietnamese Grill and Noodle House is hands down some of the best Vietnamese flavors I've ever tasted. Also if I'm not mistaken I think their fake meats and tofu are made fresh in house! I'd eat here is i wasn't vegan!
Pros: Quality, and quantity , Reliable , Alwasy hits the spot
Cons: I don't own the place myself , I'm not vietnamese
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2987
Pad Thai Revelation 😍 - Edit
I love Tamarind and dream of going back! Probably the best vegan Pad Thai I've ever had. Super high quality food, and very friendly staff. My favourite Calgary spot.
Read morePros: Pad Thai!!, Delicious, High quality
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PaulSeattle
Points +60
Best Vietnamese vegan restaurant ever! - Edit
I’ve had my share of vegetarian Vietnamese food, and this place is unmatched. For the first time I had phở broth that tasted like real phở broth, and it was chock full of veggies, faux meats and tofu products (many of which are made in-house).
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WendyMarklinger
Points +77
My #1 favourite! - Edit
A real hidden gem! Best Video Vietnamese food in Calgary!
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy, Great service, in a nice new location.
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JenniferDavis
Points +263
Sooo good! - Edit
This place was recommended and we were not disappointed. We both got the pad thai and it was very good! Looking forward to trying other menu items
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Graydon
Points +168
Delicious, affordable food! - Edit
Tamarind was a great restaurant that had a large selection of delicious vegan versions of classic Vietnamese dishes. I immensely enjoyed their spring rolls, wontons, and pad Thai. We also ordered a pot of delicious jasmine tea. The portions were large and the prices were good, making it even better!
Read moreMy only wish is that the restaurant and staff were more unashamed that the restaurant is plant-based. After walking in, the host asked if we’ve been here before, and when we said no, he told us “The entire restaurant is vegan, is that ok?” I think it would be a big improvement for the restaurant to be confident in the fact that they’re plant-based rather than shying away in fear of scaring away customers.
Delicious food, great prices, and big portions make this place a great choice
Pros: Big portions, Affordable options, Delicious food
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ShannonPryznyk
Points +37
The Mi xao gion - Crispy Noodles is so delicious! - Edit
The house made tofu is the best I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: Local family owed and run, House made tofu, Original vegan dishes
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MarcusK
Points +1008
I love this place - Edit
My favourite restaurant when I travel to Calgary for business. Really wonderful and flavourful vegan pho and vegan Thai/Vietnamese inspired dishes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-10
Pros: Amazing vegan pho, Great selection of apps
Cons: Not enough beverages
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bgeorg
Points +11
Top notch and MSG free - Edit
A colleague recommended this place for a late lunch, and glad he did. Really nice and flavourful dishes, and MSG free.
Read morePros: Clean restaurant , Friendly service , Good food
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likethegum
Points +44
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
This place is wonderful! It's clean and bright, and the atmosphere is peaceful. The waiter was friendly and happy to answer my questions. The food was incredibly good, with super fresh veggies, and so much flavour! A great experience!
Read morePros: Super fresh, Friendly, Delicious
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AdaBaby
Points +28
Favorite Restaurant of All Time!! - Edit
Tamarind Vietnamese is the best vegan food in the entire world!! The food is so incredibly amazing!! The restaurant is family owned and everyone is so friendly and accommodating of allergies (gluten). I’m from out of town and I dream about this food when I haven’t had it for a while. When I’m in Calgary every meal is Tamarind. ❤️❤️
Read morePros: Everything is completely vegan. , Gluten free options. , The food tastes amazing!
Cons: They are closed on Sundays and holidays.
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Charly0993
Points +1258
Very tasty - Edit
I had the spring rolls, the Bun Hue and something else my friend ordered (Fried rice with vegetables?). All of it was really good and we were very full afterwards. Staff is very friendly!
Read moreThe only thing that could be improved in my opinion is the interior in order to make the place and, therefore, the atmosphere a bit more comfy and special.
Pros: Everything I tried was tasty, Friendly staff
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IronJuice
Points +1213
Great pho - Edit
Authentic Vietnamese food. The pho was hearty and savory.
Read moreAppetizers were nice too, the house-made sauce was just perfect. But do have them fresh, especially the rice wraps.
Fresh coconut water was also great, refreshing.
Service was top-notch, super friendly.
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CatherineRousseau
Points +145
So good! - Edit
I had the Goi Xoai - Mango Salad and the vegetable stir fry. They both tasted so great! The mango salad was so fresh. the mango was not perfectly ripe, but it worked great because it did not overtake the other ingredients' flavours. The stir fry was so nice and had so many different flavours. I am really excited to try more. The staff is o kind.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-25
Pros: Taste great, Staff is so kind, Lots of options
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orski
Points +91
Vegan Vietnamese Heaven - Edit
Wonderful people, beautiful delicious food, the menu is all vegan. Tamerind has moved to a delightful space with considerably more seating. Enough that a couple would certainly be able to dine comfortably without fear in the current Covid climate.
Read moreNontheless, I ordered takeout, not knowing that the new restaurant was so impressive inside. Support these good people, they deserve it! The food is as wondrous and tasty as ever.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-18
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-04
Pros: Heavenly food, New spacious location
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bengelinas
Points +15
Taste Like Nowhere Else - Edit
Tamarind is a hard place to pin down. They moved to their current location on 12 Ave SW shortly before the pandemic. Menus and directions online are inconsistent (but accurate here). Like so many of the best things in a city, we heard about Tamarind from friends who have been going for years.
Read moreTamarind's meals are savory, sweet, spicy, and tasty in a way that's difficult to describe. Everything we've eaten here just tastes... extra good? God, I don't want to say "love is the secret ingredient" but holy does it taste like someone has been making these meals for five hundred years and each time is the best time.
I love this place. If you eat food from Tamarind, you will too.
Pros: Taste, Unique options, Speedy preparation
Cons: Difficulty finding current menu online
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Nicki55A
Points +38
I followed the recommendation of others ... - Edit
Many comments about the Pad Thai so I tried it one Friday evening , was not disappointed I can’t wait to try more on their menu!
Read morePros: Had the pad Thai and spring rolls , Tofu was so tasty
Cons: Far from where I live! 😥
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