Great Taste Chinese Restaurant

I know this is literally sacrilege but I ordered from Great Taste Chinese via Uber due to the glowing reviews. I live in the deep south, so the fact the food was still hot was quite shocking. I even apologized to the Uber driver for the making him drive so far. Summary, worth every penny and every minute waiting. Hands down the best authentic Chinese food in Calgary, no argument to be had!! My favourite out of everything, Shanghai noodle with chicken! Don’t get me wrong, the salt and pepper chicken and sweet and sour pork were also very good. I even tried the roasted pepper with preserved egg, an incredible deep pepper and almost floral flavour that was unforgettable. The menu spans many food elements and flavour/texture profiles that should be experienced by the true foodie! I truly look forward to the day I visit in person and broaden my experience with this fine dining establishment!

Delicious Chinese food. Lots of spicy Northern Chinese dishes along with non spicy dishes. Every plate that came out looks appealing, hot and fresh. Free street parking after 6 pm.

Went here for a quick lunch and we ordered a few dishes for our group of 3... we had their ginger beef, fish maw soup, crispy noodles, and soup dumplings. Overall, the food was okay—nothing extraordinary but decent enough for a casual meal. The portions were generous, which is always a plus, and the flavors were mild but satisfying. The restaurant itself has plenty of space, so even during lunch, it didn’t feel crowded or rushed, which made for a comfortable dining experience.

Came here for dinner on the weekend while visiting Calgary. Walked in and was immediately seated. Service was extremely fast and friendly throughout the meal. Started off with a hot pot of tea while looking over the menu. Menu is very large with many options from rice and noodles dishes. For an appetizer, ordered soup dumplings and egg drop soup which came out within 5 minutes. For the meals ordered the fried noodles, beef and Chinese broccoli which was perfect for family style eating. Food came out within 10 minutes and looked and smelled great. Everything was very authentic. There's many places to choose in Chinatown, but you definitely won't go wrong coming here.

First off, I need to point out that the staff were some of the friendliest people I have dealt with in a restaurant. My family and I visited this place for the first time on Christmas Eve of 2023 and we were pleasantly surprised. Easily the best I have had (this includes Edmonton). My experience is based on the following: - The food quality was second to none. I didn't feel like dying after I ate a full plate. The amount of sodium or MSG was just right. Again, I felt human after I arrived home and woke up the next morning. - The staff were working harder than anyone I have seen work on Christmas Eve. They were slammed and still managed to check on us, fill out glasses and clean the table. All while smiling and be cheerful. - The prices. You sometimes get what you pay for and this place is a bargain. Large servings, high quality and the price is just right. I highly recommend this place and look forward to returning.

We started going to this place because one of our friends told us this was her dad’s favorite for decades. They have a big menu with dishes from a mixed selection of cuisines from different parts of China. Some of the dishes they offered are rare to find elsewhere. We have been here several times, and food has always been decent. Their servers are always friendly and welcoming. It is also quite spacious inside. Prices might not be the cheapest among Chinese restaurants, but some of their dishes are in big portion. This time, I came by myself with a spicy noodle soup with beef tendon and a hot soy milk. They gave me a small bowl at the side for the noodle. I didn't know what it was for, but they apparently were thoughtful.

Excellent experience at Great Taste! Came in prior to noon on a Wednesday, no wait for a table. Great service, atmosphere, and fantastic food. As most of the reviews state, the soup dumplings are a must have. Green beans were another personal favourite. Will be back again.