Best new restaurants that opened in Edmonton this fall
Many of the best new restaurants in Edmonton opened up this fall, just in time to cure the post-summer blues.
The dining scene in YEG is flourishing with people excited to try new menus and revisit their favourite places. There is no shortage of great restaurants in YEG.
The only difficult part is knowing which new food spots are worth going to, and which ones might not be for you. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite gems that opened over the last few months.
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These are some of the best new restaurants in Edmonton that opened this fall.
Palâs Sandwich Bar
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This highly anticipated sandwich bar has been in the works for a long time and itâs finally opened its doors.
Located in Old Strathcona, this is a must-try spot with fresh sandwiches, sides, drinks, and more.
Veggie sandwiches on fresh bread, packed with sprouts and house-made spreads will be available, and so will Cubanos, egg salad, and Italian sandwiches with cheese on muffuletta, a Sicilian sesame bread.
If youâre craving a house-made meatball sub on fresh bread baked with melted cheese and marinara sauce, then this is the spot to hit.
Address: 10335 â 83rd Avenue, Edmonton
Swirl Cafe
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Not only does this space serve up espresso-style coffee drinks and ice cream cones, but also deals in all things Pokemon.
Aiming to âprovide a one-stop shop for anything Pokemon-related,â this will be a haven for buying products, grabbing a drink, and, hopefully, getting a game going with friends.
The cafe menu offers customized ice cream, milkshakes, espresso-based drinks, Italian sodas, cold brews, and various light food items to snack on.
Address: 6825 177th Street NW, Edmonton
Yutaka Japanese Bistro & Bar
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This is a place for Japanese appetizers, cheese and pickle-focused dishes, house-made ramen, cocktails, and more.
It just soft opened on September 6 at 10532 82nd Avenue NW.
The menu concept is modern-style Japanese food to pair together with handcrafted cocktails. A few of the food items include pressed sushi, fusion-style sashimi, fried chicken bao sandwiches, and the signature Moji Baked Curry Pan rice.
There is also a homemade tonkatsu ramen pork broth that takes 20 hours to make. The baked curry is made with buttered rice, sweet corn, egg, ribs, and cheese for the ultimate gooey pull.
Address: 10532 82nd Avenue NW, Edmonton
Seoul Fried Chicken â Downtown
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With one spot already at 7904b 104th Street NW, this new downtown outpost is located at 10145 104th Street NW.
Known for its menu filled with various flavours of Korean fried chicken, sides, salads, and beer, this is an exciting new addition to the growing KFC brand.
Address: 10145 104th Street NW, Edmonton
Banh Mi Day
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Specializing in these tasty sandwiches, small bites, and pho noodle soup, this is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant serving authentic recipes in YEG.
Address: 11765 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes
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Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes, a very popular burger chain inspired by the summer vibes of the world-famous Ocean City Boardwalk, just opened a new location in Edmonton.
From the Boardwalk Classic to the Hawaiian topped with lettuce, tomatoes, teriyaki grilled pineapple, cheddar, and mayo, there are six different burgers on the menu here. There are also several options for chicken, fish, and veggie burgers.
Address: 2578 Guardian Road NW, Calgary
Khazana Restaurant
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Located at 184 Mistatim Road, this marks the third location for the casual dine-in restaurant, with the other two in downtown and the Windermere community.
Available for lunch and dinner, Khazana has become well known for its delicious dine-in-only meal combos, a specialty fusion line with Eastern flavours, and several Indian-inspired pizzas.
Address: 184 Mistatim Road NW, Edmonton
Miss Korea Cafe
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The main dishes here are served with two pieces of mandu, kimchi, plain rice, and seaweed beef soup. Bulgogi bibimbap, ramen bowls, spicy pork, and spicy chicken doshirak are just a few options available here.
The spot also offers tteokgalbi, an authentic dish made of grilled short rib patties that are minced and pounded to perfection.
Address: 10335A 100th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Asymmetrical Brewing
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Offering craft beer, craft soda, and a menu of small bites, this is an all-ages, family-friendly space that aims to be one of the best breweries in YEG.
Address: 11821 105th Avenue NW, Edmonton
YunShang Rice Noodle
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Some of the most popular noodle dishes here are the Spicy & Sour Rice Noodle Soup with Beef and Enoki Mushroom, the Chinese Sauerkrant Fish Noodle Soup, and the Tomato Rice Noodle Soup With Beef Slices.
Address: 10167 109th Street NW, Edmonton
Oomami Dog
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This is YEGâs first restaurant specializing in kurobuta hot dogs, using pork with no preservatives. Kurobuta means âblack pigâ in Japanese, which means the most flavourful pork is used to make these weiners.
Address: 4112A Calgary Trail, Edmonton
Earl of Sandwich â Mayfair
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This global spot has it all, like breakfast sandwiches, fresh subs, salads, wraps, and also the âworldâs greatest hot sandwich.â
Address: 10083 109th Street NW, Edmonton
Remedy Cafe
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The newest outpost has just opened in the HUB Mall on the University of Alberta campus.
Known for the large, bright rooms selling espresso-style coffee drinks, over 120 types of tea, a wide selection of beers, and tasty eats, another spot is always a welcome addition.
Address: HUB Mall – University of Alberta â 112th Street NW, Edmonton
K-PAPA
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K-PAPA is a new, authentic Korean restaurant that just opened in Edmonton.
Serving Korean cuisine, the food menu here has appetizers, grilled meat, soup, noodles, and so much more. There are even some amazing Korean desserts, like various croffles (croissants and waffles).
Address: 5728 104th Street, Edmonton
Choco Nâ Dip
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Choco Nâ Dip is a frozen cheesecake-on-a-stick dessert concept that just opened Edmontonâs first branch.
In addition to frozen cheesecake on a stick, there are also frozen bananas dipped in chocolate, both of which are then topped with whatever delicious toppings you choose.
Itâs located at West Edmonton Mallâs Entrance 8 and is just another great place to eat at the shopping centre.
Address: Entrance 8 – West Edmonton Mall â 8882 170th Street NW
Slow Pour
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Specializing in serving unique beers from all over the world, this new spotâs mission is to constantly rotate and feature new beers, which will definitely keep things interesting.
In addition to IPAs, sours, lagers, stouts, and more, the menu will also feature natural wines, small plates, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Address: 10416 122nd Street NW, Edmonton
Forno Flatbread Co.
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Located at 3418 99th Street NW, this exciting new concept cooks up these pizzas and flatbreads in a flame-fired oven.
There are several classic and unique flatbread creations on the menu here, like zaatar, meat pie, cheese, spinach pie, and more. As for the pizzas, there are options like BBQ chicken, Hawaiian, pepperoni, and the Jalapestroni topped with cupped and charred pepperoni, jalapeno, and pesto ranch.
Address: 3418 99th Street NW, Edmonton
Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles
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This popular spot is known for its Lan Zhou traditional hand-pulled noodles. Itâs trendy in Toronto with three locations, and the first one outside of Ontario just opened in Edmonton.
There are more than 10 different kinds of noodles bowls at Mogouyan.
Some of these dishes are served in a savoury broth, like the classic beef noodle bowl; some are stir-fried, like the signature noodles; and some are even served dried and flavoured, while others might be served cold.
This certainly seems like it could be one of the best new restaurants in Edmonton this year.
Address: West Edmonton Mall â 8882 170th Street NW, Edmonton
Tropical Sweets Cafe & Bar
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This is the second location from the Smoking Barrels team, with the first being Cocina Latina, another Mexican and Colombian-inspired restaurant that also serves traditional smoked BBQ.
The menu at this new joint includes hot dogs, tamales, desserts, as well as cold and hot drinks.
Address: 10235 124th Street, Edmonton
BIRDOG
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From the Century Hospitality Group, behind popular restaurant concepts like Lux Steakhouse and MKT, is an exciting new addition to the YEG dining scene.
The space is filled with warm colours, dim lights, and art decorations found throughout. It looks like itâll be a trendy spot with romantic vibes and a menu that appeals to all guests.
With the concept of âglobal fare,â this menu really does seem to take inspiration from all over the world. From the share plates to the wood-fired pizza to the long list of entrees, this is a destination restaurant to try as many items as possible.
Address: 10181 104th Street NW, Edmonton
TAKOPO
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Serving fun twists on nigiri, tempura, and other classic dishes, this place specializes in takoyaki.
The takoyaki at TAKOPO are the classic balls made with a dashi-infused batter, but with toppings that include wasabi, cheese, and creamy sesame, all with your choice of filling, like octopus, scallops, or mushrooms and corn.
Address: West Edmonton Mall â 8882 170th Street NW, Edmonton
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