Spring Roll Chalet
About
Chinese, Vietnamese
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 614 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0S4
Phone: (403) 269-1750
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Ayla P.
I've tried 6 or 7 other places in town and further out in Calgary, and this is hands down the best or at most, the 2nd best (which I'll write a review about later). The #5 with veggie spring rolls is ace. to be honest, the pork spring rolls are pretty stock, but the veggie ones are always crunchy and fresh and i love that sauce they give with it. I've tried other broths but i almost strictly stick to the #5, and I also love that it's extremely quick, but if you look in the back you can see everything is hot and steaming and they're doing it all on the fly, so you know it'll be freaking wonderful.
The reason it gets a 5 for such an unassuming place, however, is their service. They don't waste time with pleasantries and yet are not rude, and a few weeks ago i got takeout (which takes about 30 seconds if you slide in around 11/11:30), and the bag was poorly tied, and the whole broth bowl ended up landing on my foot a few feet from the door. I didn't analyze the bag, but I'm also pretty clumsy, so I can't tell if I was at fault or the tie. Either way, I just went in and asked for another broth and I was happy to pay for it as I was the one who dropped it. Not only did they apologize profusely, they redid my entire $15 order for i think $4 dollars. Even though the rolls, noodles and drink from my first order was totally fine, I just needed a new broth with the beef and sprouts.
Now I know for people who eat at corporate places, being charged at all seems outrageous because of how much chains pander to their customers, even when the customer is flatout wrong. The reason I love this place is they don't waste their time being insincere or anything, yet they never rush you out if youre slowly finishing yur food, and when they need to demonstrate some service like in my case, they do. Typically lower-end places especially if they have a good business flow, don't give a crap about things like this, so I found their service to be a sound balance between corporate ass-kissing and "eff off, we don't need you" mentality of smaller restaurant owners. -
Nelly B.
Ok Vietnamese food from here. I got the pork vermicelli with spring roll and thought it was a bit bland. There is other better places in the neighborhood.
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Anh T.
Try the traditional beef satay soup. This place gets really busy so if you want to guarantee a seat, I usually get here by 11:30 at the latest. The wonton soup and vermicelli bowls are also good.
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Lexis P.
Fresh fast hot and delicious. Yes it's chaotic during the rush but this place is about the food, if I wanted ambiance I'd head elsewhere.
Try the Vietnamese stew soup - you can choose rice, rice or egg noodles. It's a rich, slightly thicker broth than sate. I've bee searching for that richness in a soup here in Calgary.... I finally found it.
Still looking for authentic spring rolls wrapped in rice paper vs egg roll wrappers served with crispy lettuce. Rolls here had substance and were tasty enough and definitely contained meat. Some places you wonder. -
Jen K.
Spring Roll Chalet is a dependable Vietnamese restaurant, serving Pho, vermicelli noodle bowls etc. You line up to place your order then sit and wait for the owner to call your number when your food is ready. Food is ALWAYS served quickly!!! Food is also very tasty (the spring rolls are amazing!) and is reasonably priced for downtown Calgary. Downside is it's great popularity for lunch - the line up can extend out the front door - and almost always has crowded seating. Go early if you want to grab a seat...or for your own sanity, take it To Go!