Over the next week, we’ll be featuring each of the five restaurants who are participating in the inaugural Chinatown Dining Week, running January 20-28, 2018.

First to be profiled: we sat down with Angus Tam, owner of Asian Express Hot Pot, 10586 100 Street (Chinatown location).

Why did you decide to open the restaurant?

A group of friends came together to open the restaurant after years of working in the food industry. The restaurant is named to represent the sauces and bases used for hot pot that is influenced by different Asian cuisines from countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea. Thus, the name Asian Express Hot Pot.

How long has the restaurant been open?

8 years.

What is the style of cuisine served at the restaurant?

We serve individual hot pots with your choice of bases and sauces. We offer over 30 different sauces for variety, so there is something for everyone!

What makes your restaurant special?

We were recognized as one of the 100 best restaurants in Canada from 2014-2016. Everything on our menu is homemade and healthy.

Why do you think people should dine in Chinatown?

Edmonton’s Chinatown is a diverse community with a lot to offer! It is a one stop shop for all your needs; you can shop, dine, and take in the beautiful scenery and culture at the same time. There is a lot to discover in Chinatown!

Do you have any hopes for the future of Edmonton’s Chinatown?

I’d like to see more people visiting Chinatown, and a brighter Chinatown that is safe for everyone who visits.

Check out the special menus offered during the Chinatown Dining Week.

We hope you’re hungry! For our inaugural Chinatown Dining Week, we’ve engaged five restaurants who will be showcasing some of the best dishes they have to offer in two-course, $15 fixed price menus.

What: Chinatown Dining Week
When: January 20 – 28, 2018
Where: 5 restaurants in Edmonton’s Chinatown

The $15 specials below will be offered for dinner over the nine days (menus and hours are subject to change).

• Asian Express Hot Pot, 10586 100 Street (Chinatown location)
  Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-1:30am, Friday-Sunday 11am-2:30am

  Appetizer: two golden fried buns (served with condensed milk)
  Main: Hotpot (soup base, choice of four items, vegetable basket)

• Cui Hua Gui Lin Noodle House, 10626 97 Street
  Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-10pm, closed Mondays

  Appetizer: bacon wrapped shrimp
  Main: beef brisket vermicelli in soup (Guilin style)

• King Noodle House Pho Hoang, 10615 97 Street (cash only)
  Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-7:30pm, closed Mondays & Tuesdays

  Appetizer: spring roll and grilled pork ball platter
  Main: choice of large bowl of pho

• Taipan Cafe Restaurant, 10627 97 Street
  Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 11am-11pm, closed Wednesdays

  Coffee or tea
  Main, choice of:
  fish filet with garlic shrimp (served with fries & garlic toast)
  8 oz. sirloin steak with garlic shrimp (served with fries & garlic toast)
  club house hot plate with steak, chicken filet and smokies (served with fries & garlic toast)
  chicken filet, pork chip and fish filet (served with steamed rice or spaghetti)

• Viphalay Laos and Thai Restaurant, 10724 95 Street (Stadium location)
  Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm (lunch) and Tuesday – Sunday 5-9pm (dinner), closed Mondays

  Main: choice of any curry or stir fry (served with coconut rice)
  Dessert: choice of roti rolls, banana envelope, or scoop of coconut ice cream

If the menus haven’t whet your appetite, we’ll be updating the website over the next two weeks leading up to the event with features on each of the participating restaurants.

We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural Chinatown Dining Week, which will run for 9 days this January!

What: Chinatown Dining Week
When: January 20 – 28, 2018
Where: 5 restaurants in Edmonton’s Chinatown

Many people are already aware of the culinary gems tucked in this historic neighbourhood, but Chinatown Dining Week will provide an opportunity for others to discover new favourites! Chinatown is known for its diverse range of cuisines, some of which will be showcased in this event.

The participating 5 restaurants have put together special $15 fixed price menus that will be offered after 5pm from January 20 – 28, 2018. Each menu will feature two courses. Participating restaurants include:

• Asian Express Hot Pot, 10586 100 Street (Chinatown location)
• Cua Hua Gui Lin Noodle House, 10626 97 Street
• King Noodle House Pho Hoang, 10615 97 Street
• Taipan Cafe Restaurant, 10627 97 Street
• Viphalay Laos and Thai Restaurant, 10724 95 Street (Stadium location)

Menus will be released at edmontonchinatown.ca on January 8, 2018 – check back then to whet your appetite!