Nan's Noodle House
Reviews of Nan's Noodle House
from GoogleFlew in from the States for one (1) day in Calgary and I knew that Nan's was the one place I HAD to go to eat before I left. I think about their laksa so often... I've tried a lot of great types Asian noodle soups over the years, vegan and not, and they really hit it out of the park here. The laksa is perfectly creamy, spicy, and packed with umami. Particularly the broth has so much flavor, which is what I typically find that I miss about my pre-vegetarian days!! It's one of the few soups I can easily polish off despite my smaller stomach. I also typically prefer a tofu over something like a TVP chicken, but I will probably never order anything other than their lemongrass chicken with it because it is so delicious and fragrant (and it still comes with tofu!) The owner and workers there are also so friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home despite how far away I am from home, which only makes the experience better. Definitely feels great to eat amazing food while supporting good people. Service is extremely quick, too. Highly recommend. Thanks, Nan's, for being a gem of a restaurant. I WILL be back (and maybe finally convince myself to order something different).
Have you ever tasted love, peace and gratitude? Those flavours are abundant at Nan's Noodle House! I went there 5 times during my trip to Calgary. Southeast Asian food, all vegan! The Pork Belly Gua Bao offers a tango of texture from the first bite, and while navigating this give and take of the texture dance, that's when you notice the flavour gently trickling in, as a friendly and welcome tap on the shoulder with a comfortable voice saying: I'm here if you need me. This is when you'll notice your shoulders lighter as the everyday stresses the world begins to leave. Mindful eating at it's best. That's the appetizer! After the mains, and the banana spring rolls for desert, you'll feel connected to the earth, smiling through the worst of traffic with the understanding that if every restaurant was as good as Nan's everybody could enjoy life of peace and gratitude.
If you enjoy vegetarian food, with an ethnic touch, Nan's noodle house is a great place to try. This restaurant specializes in creating ethnic favorites in an all vegetarian menu. Think ramen, pad thai, banh mi, adobo, dandan noodles and more. I had the black garlic ramen (miso based broth), as well as the flash fried brussel sprouts which were excellent. For a fully vegetarian option, the ramen was very good.
A nice and cozy place to enjoy some noodles and subs. I was amazed to see the pork belly baos looked like actual pork! Noodles were good, very saucy and flavourful, the dumplings felt too hard and a bit flat on flavor. A good experience overall.
Nan’s noodles have been our go to especially being vegetarian it is one of the best places in Calgary to enjoy good Asian food. We ordered 2 Laksa today and both arrived in chipped bowls. Also the drinking glasses, both spoons and forks were not clean. Food is amazing that I have no complaints about so were the server and kitchen staff. They were very accommodating but for a dine in experience I was disappointed when the food for served in chipped bowls and lack of clean dishware.
Happy accident to find this place. So many choices, all veggie friendly. We had steamed bun "pork" sandwiches, "beef" bahn mi, "pork" kimchi ramen, and pancit All excellent, even according to the omnivores in the group.
Such a relaxed atmosphere, very personable.
Recently had the pleasure of trying this gem. Best vegetarian food I’ve had.
What a great plant based place! We love their Vietnamese subs and spring rolls. Looking forward to try other items!
Such a relaxed atmosphere, very personable. The food is incredible. Did not expect to LOVE the brussel sprouts starter as much as we did!! Wow!! You have to try them!! Every main was perfect and masterfully crafted!! We will definitely be back!! (Pictures of brussel sprouts not included, because they were inhaled too quickly) 🤣
Honestly for a vegan resto, this place is phenomenal. Very well done! The pho here is just as enjoyable as elsewhere, the broth has a healthy amount of depth too. Menu is quire sizable so I am excited to come back and try other menu items.
Passing through Calgary on our way to Canmore yesterday we HAD to stop at Nan's. I discovered this place using chatgpt a few weeks ago when I asked for vegan ramen places on my way through Calgary to Edmonton and was blown away. The best ramen I've had, hands down. Ordered online to-go, the Black Garlic with chick'un, Blackened Laksa (monthly special) with wheat noodles, and the Spicy Tofu Sisig (also monthly special). All 3 were fantastic. Great toppings, flavorful broth, great price, so so good. Online ordering was fast and easy, my order was ready before the predicted time so no waiting. They have a decent sized seating area for dine-in and parking right out front. I noticed they also have a small shop where you can buy frozen items and merch. This will for sure be a mandatory stop every time I come to Calgary. Expectations exceeded!!
About Nan's Noodle House
Fully plant-based, with no meat on the menu at all, this noodle house at 3103b Edmonton Trail serves ramen, pho and laksa.
The black garlic ramen is the main draw, with a miso broth, and the chick'un version makes a hearty bowl. Start with the Brussels sprouts, which are flash-fried and the dish diners talk about most. The gua bao is filled with a plant-based 'pork belly'. The rest of the menu runs through pad thai, banh mi, adobo and dandan noodles, and prices are reasonable.
What diners say
Visitors call the food flavourful, and many say the Brussels sprouts were the highlight of the meal. The black garlic ramen and the laksa special draw praise for their broth and toppings, and the noodles are saucy and full of flavour. Service is personable and relaxed, and online orders have been ready when promised.
Parking and the room
There is free parking right out front, and the dine-in room is a decent size. A small shop sells frozen items and merchandise if you want to take something home. It suits a relaxed dinner or a casual takeout.
| Saturday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
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| Sunday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Monday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |