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Tamarind Vietnamese Grill and Noodle House
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Vegan
Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
A small Vietnamese restaurant that converted to an all-vegan establishment in 2015. Offer a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including vegetable-base pho, savory crepe, lemongrass tofu, curry soup, pad thai noodles, and fried spring rolls. Relocated from 6th Ave SW. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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Last update on 23 Nov 2025 by smk
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110 Reviews
First Review by zthomson
CamieLeard
Points +23
New Vegan Amazed - Edit
A beautiful meal with colours, textures and flavours that surpassed any Vietnamese I've had - vegan or no!
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Madimassacre
Points +275
Delicious Vietnamese food - Edit
The in house made tofu is fantastic and best pad thai I've ever had. Will definitely be trying more dishes next time I'm in Calgary. If you plan on dinning in make sure to make a reservation!
Read morePros: All Vegan
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LiliP
Points +13
What's not to love about Tamarind? - Edit
This place serves the best food in Calgary--not just vegetarian and vegan food, but food in general! I simply love it and would eat it 27/7 if I had a choice. The place itself is small and unassuming but in my humble opinion, everything is cooked to perfection by people who run it and their extended family. That probably adds to lovely flavours of all their food because I imagine they cook the same stuff for themselves on a daily basis. And there is so much to love and enjoy about home cooked meals that you yourself would like to prepare but are either unable or unprepared to do.
Read moreHighly recommended!
Pros: delicious food, delicious food, delicious food
Cons: location, lack of parking
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Frankmo
Points +16
My favourite restaurant! - Edit
Absolutely delicious every single time, great friendly service, and easily my favourite spot in Calgary. The bean curd is bonkers! Hope these guys are around for a loooong time to come!
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Peach89
Points +36
great food & service - Edit
Curry soup is amazing comfort food!
Read moreBig portions.
Great family run restaurant!
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Velvetsam
Points +17
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Whether or not you are vegan, you should visit this little restaurant because the food is really delicious and the staff are lovely.
Read moreIf you are vegan, beware of eating far too much, as there is a wide choice of delicious dishes and you will not know what to choose! I only wish we were here for longer, to work our way through the whole menu.
(We walked for miles across town to find this restaurant, to discover that it is actually right next to the Downtown West/ Kerby station on the free zone of the C Train).
Last orders are at 8, but they certainly don't hurry you out.
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Aloo
Points +7705
Pho! - Edit
Enjoyed our visit here while travelling.
Read moreService was genuinely kind. Nice seating and environment.
The pho was quite tasty and is the house special. Large menu to chose from.
I was directed here by a local who claims this is the best Vietnamese in town. Even my non veg friend thoroughly enjoyed it!
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SarahAllen95
Points +111
AMAZING! - Edit
Tamarind is really vegan-heaven. The food is delicious and the owners are so lovely. The only problem is deciding what to have. Definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Fantastic atmosphere, Lovely owners!
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Great Pho, All Vegan Menu - Edit
I tried Tamarind today and really enjoyed it. I decided to get the Pho Dac Biet, which was described as their House Noodle Soup. The broth was great and it was loaded with noodles and veggies. The portion size was very large. This dish contained mock ham and beef. I did not actually care for the flavor of these (and I typically like mock meats), so next time I would probably pick one without, perhaps the Pho Tao Hu Sate which is made with their spicy sauce, or the Laksa. The place was small and definitely not fancy, but the server was very friendly. I would like to go back the next time I am in Calgary; there are many things on the menu I would like to try.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Great Pho
Cons: Mock meat flavor
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SusanB
Points +57
Vegan heaven! - Edit
What a wonderful restaurant in downtown Calgary. Very friendly staff. Amazing, high quality, yummy food. Spring rolls crispy and fresh. Curry soup was out of this world good. Sticky rice platter gad by my partner also outstanding. I really should come much more often!
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Non
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staciamberdawn
Points +43
Vegan Viet - Edit
I absolutely love coming to Tamarind for lunch! The food is always absolutely phenomenal and the mock meat is really well done. I really appreciate the entire menu being vegan, it just makes ordering so much easier. I always get the crispy wontons and the beef vermicelli. I do however find the service lacking the last few times I've visited and would rate significantly higher if it was not for the rude waiter I had this afternoon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday February 24, 2016
Pros: Good food, Fully vegan menu, Lots of options
Cons: Expensive, Bad service, Small
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celestialotter
Points +29
Delicious - Edit
I love Tamarind- the customer service is friendly and the food is always great (the paradise rolls are a must)- even approved by my non-vegan family! Great place to take non-vegans, and they even make their own tofu! However, the food is quite oily (as with most Vietnamese places) and the restaurant itself is quite small.
Read morePros: delicious food, friendly staff, all vegan :)
Cons: Very small location, oily food
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jennifer.wright
Points +23
Fantastic addition to Calgary - Edit
This is exactly what I've been hoping for. I love that they have a 100% vegan menu!
Read moreI've been twice for pho. Both times, my food was prompt, beautifully plated, and exceptionally tasty. The perfect treat on a cold day.
This will become a preferred choice for outings I think.
Pros: Totally vegan!!!, Fresh, Prompt
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hiroselee
Points +28
Awesome food and service - Edit
The food was amazing - you could tell that they paid attention to the little details and made sure that you weren't just getting a typical vegan vietnamese meal. It was probably one of the best vegan vietnamese restaurants I've been to! The service was also great and friendly. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: excellent food, good value, friendly staff
Cons: slightly small space
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Keith_Thode
Points +717
Excellent Pho and rice dishes and smoothies - Edit
Go there just for the smoothies or the food food is great. I went twice while in Calgary - once with 2 friends. We all thought everything was excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday September 19, 2015
I forgot to include that they are entirely vegan.
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elyssec
Points +21
Amazing - Edit
First time here yesterday, the food was nothing short of fantastic. The staff was knowledgable, and the food was still amazing. I ordered the curry noodles and the green papaya salad, which was way more than enough. The soup for the noodles was the best noodle broth I've ever had!
Read moreI will definitely be back soon!
Pros: Friendly Staff, Cozy, Good Portions
Cons: Small, Longer Wait
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Yeona
Points +33
Awesome Laksa and Curry noodles - Edit
It is my favourite! The curry noodle and Laksa still taste very good even after I asked them to rid of the pungent plants. However, I don't mind the ram rau leaves. I don't like the wontons. The skin is not fluffy crispy and the filling needs a bit more ...something...overall..everything is super yummy.
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krazykone
Points +36
very good! - Edit
Love this place! Very good food with lots of flavour! The people who own it are really friendly and kind.
Read morePros: amazing food, kind people
Cons: limited space, could use an upgrade
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Baxter
Points +137
Soooo good! - Edit
I always order the vermicelli bun - it is SO good. And the owner is so sweet.
Read morePros: Great food, Great value
Cons: A little small
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Ballerman
Points +89
vegan gem in Cowtown - Edit
Great hole in the wall vegan Vietnamese joint in Calgary. The broth in the tofu pho was outstanding. I'll definitely be back!
Read morePros: great vegan pho, friendly knowledgeable staff
Cons: lots of faux meat
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Wendylouwho72
Points +20
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary - Edit
Always delicious, fresh, friendly, reasonably priced.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Friday April 03, 2015
Pros: Delicious , Fresh , Healthy
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cathalinag
Points +35
Quite Amazing - Edit
Great food. All vegan food. Pad thai is quite good
Read morePros: Vegan, Good Selection, Delicious
Cons: Small
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rlacroix156
Points +16
Best Vietnamese in Town - Edit
This place is amazing! Their restaurant is easily the best in the city for Vietnamese food. No matter what you do, you've got to try this place. Located at 106-1111 6th Ave SW Calgary AB T2P5K1 in a ground-floor suite. The cozy atmosphere is nice to go on a date or for lunch or dinner with friends. The owners really care about the food they make and the satisfaction of their customers. You will be disappointed. Their Pad Thai and stir fry's are unbelievably good.
Read morePros: Delicious, Personable Service, Cozy
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23skidoo
Points +46
Nice to have another vegan option in Calgary - Edit
Tamarind is a mostly-Vietnamese, vegan restaurant in downtown Calgary. Some dishes have faux meat and seafood.
Read moreI went there with some friends on a Saturday, and we ordered some spring rolls, a large soup, the Pad Thai, and a vermicelli noodle bowl.
The server was attentive, but the food was very slow to come out - at least 30 minutes for the last entree to arrive. He apologized and kept refilling our tea, so we were happy.
I liked the fresh spring rolls, and loved the noodle bowl. The star ingredient was the flavourful marinated grilled tofu, but also good were the fried spring rolls and glutens (seitan).
The soup was, to be honest, bland. The "fish cake" and "prawns" were very convincing (probably made with seaweed), but the vegetables didn't pick up any of the flavour from the light broth.
I've been told the service is usually much quicker, so I'll be going back to Tamarind for some vermicelli noodles.
Pros: All vegan, Some great dishes, Great location
Cons: Some dishes are bland, Small space, Food slow to come out
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rajbbhatt
Points +67
AMAZING, AMAZING AMAZING - Edit
Finally calgary has vegetarian options for vietnamese...and now a ALL VEGETARIAN place since October 2014.
Read moreThe pho I had, Bun Hue, was super flavorful. Large bowl of soup that was just kick ass. SMall place but food quality was outstanding. Phung, the owner, was very kind and provided great smiling service!
Pros: All vegetarian, Great flavor, authentic, High quality ingredient
Cons: Small, May not be around for long, Downtown, no parking
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vegetariangirl
Points +2688
My new favourite! - Edit
The new all veg menu is amazing. Almost everything is vegan and any vegetarian item can be made vegan. Exquisite flavours and fresh ingredients. The owners are so kind and friendly. It's a small and cozy place which offers fine in or take out. My favorited the Tamarind House Special Noodle Soup, wonderful flavour packed broth and tons of veggies and faux "meats"
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JonFergus
Points +18
Amazing Vegan Vietnamese Food! - Edit
Tamarind offers the best vegan cuisine I've ever tried. Had the vermicelli dish with spring rolls and "beef" strips, and it was absolutely delicious: top notch spices and flavours! The atmosphere is also lovely and the staff are very friendly. Had a great conversation with the owner, who is passionate about offering vegan and vegetarian fare—truly a case of following one's heart in business. :) Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Vietnamese cuisine!
Read morePros: Delicious food!, Wonderful staff, almost entirely vegan menu
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