Well, let me tell ya, if you’re lookin’ for some good ol’ dim sum in Calgary NW, you gotta know where to go. I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I know good food when I taste it. And let me tell you, there’s plenty of places up in the NW that’ll fill your belly right up.
First off, there’s this place, Aroma Dim Sum, over on Country Hills Blvd. Folks seem to like it. Then there’s that Golden Jade Palace, they say it’s good too. I ain’t been to all these places myself, mind you, but I hear things. You know, word gets around, especially when it comes to good eatin’.
- Aroma Dim Sum – Heard it’s pretty popular.
- Golden Jade Palace – Another one folks talk about.
- Bobby Chao’s Chinese Cuisine – Can’t say much about it personally, but it’s on the list.
Now, some folks rave about the Silver Dragon Restaurant. Been around for ages, they say. More than fifty years! That’s a long time to be slingin’ dumplings, so they must be doin’ somethin’ right. It ain’t in the NW, though, but worth mentioning, I reckon. People love their dim sum, no matter where it is.
Then there’s the Dragon Chinese Restaurant. They call it a “hidden gem”. I guess that means it ain’t easy to find, but worth the trouble. I like those kinds of places. The ones that ain’t all fancy and show-offy, but just serve up good, honest food. Like my grandma used to make, bless her soul.
Dim sum, they say, it means “touch the heart”. Ain’t that somethin’? Not stuff your face till you burst, just a little somethin’ to make you feel good. And that’s what it is, you know? Little plates of this and that, dumplings and such. You share it with your friends and family. It’s like a party in your mouth, only quieter.
And don’t forget the tea! Gotta have tea with your dim sum. It’s part of the whole thing, you see. They say you gotta pour tea for your friends first. That’s just polite, you know. And don’t go grabbin’ food with your own chopsticks from the main plate. Use the serving spoon, or the other end of your chopsticks. It’s all about sharing, see? That’s what makes it special.
They eat dim sum for brunch, mostly. Late mornin’ to lunchtime, that’s the sweet spot. It ain’t like a big supper, more like a snack, but a real nice one. And let me tell ya, it fills you up more than you think. All them little dumplings and whatnot, they add up.
Now, Calgary’s got all sorts of places for dim sum. From Chinatown, which is a ways from the NW but I gotta mention it because it’s where a lot of this started, all the way up to the NW. You can find it in all sorts of neighborhoods. And that’s a good thing, I say. Everybody deserves a good dumpling now and then.
And speaking of good food, they say Alberta’s got some good beef. One of the seven special foods, they call it. Beef, bison, Saskatoon berries, and some other stuff. I ain’t tried all of it, but I know good beef when I taste it. And sometimes, you get beef in your dim sum. Little meatballs or somethin’. It’s all good.
So, if you’re lookin’ for the best dim sum in Calgary NW, you got a few choices. Aroma Dim Sum, Golden Jade Palace, maybe even Bobby Chao’s. And don’t forget to try the tea. And share with your friends. That’s the most important part, I reckon. Sharing good food with good company. That’s what life’s all about, ain’t it?
And if you’re feeling adventurous, go find that Dragon Chinese Restaurant. The hidden gem. Sometimes the best things ain’t the easiest to find. Just like a good patch of berries, or a perfect fishing spot. You gotta work for it a little. But it’s worth it in the end.
So go on, get yourself some dim sum. Fill your belly and touch your heart. And don’t forget what I told ya. Pour the tea, share the food, and enjoy yourself. That’s the way to do it. Best dim sum Calgary NW ain’t just about the food, it’s about the whole experience.