This place has been around forever, but I finally decided to pop in when I didn't feel like cooking earlier this week. It was amazing. Lots of parking out front and a great selection of food inside. The restaurant was nice and clean and they seated us right away. The service was great with a waiter coming to our table almost immediately. We each ordered one of the specials - a number four and number five. I changed my wonton soup to get spring rolls instead with no issues. There was so much food we could've easily shared one of the plates which are intended as individuals. Both were great choices! If you want to come here you do have to make it an early night because they close a little early- check the times or just get take out. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the other combinations! read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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We were a party of 13. They were able to accommodate us no problem ( we did make a reservation a week in advance). Our food all came out in a timely fashion and not one of us really had to wait too long to get our food. Service was impeccable! Friendly and fast. There were a lot of vermicelli bowls ordered, papaya salads, salad rolls, chicken curry, fried rice, cashew chicken and veggies (my order) and side of rice. Everyone one of us enjoyed our food. Definitely recommend stopping here to eat. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Cashew chicken #56 - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I went to the Windermere location over the weekend. I did a take out order so I was in and out but the restaurant was busy with maybe 2-3 open tables. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the staff. I placed my order and within 5 mins I received it. I ordered the combination plate which came with both lemongrass beef and chicken, 2 pork spring rolls, spring roll sauce, salad, and rice (you get a choice of rice or vermicelli). For $16 it was a great value and very filling. I very much enjoyed my meal. I did find the chicken slightly dry but it was also grilled so maybe that's why. I put some of the spring roll sauce on it and that helped. The staff were really friendly and the service was quick. I'd definitely order from here again. read more

This is a fantastic restaurant if you enjoy flavourful food and wonderful service. The staff goes above and beyond to make it an enjoyable experience. We have been customers for several years and have always had nothing but the best quality of food- even a hit with picky grandchildren!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

This place is classic and does a pretty decent job of Vietnamese food. I've been coming here for years. It has changed owners a few times I think, but still maintain a loyal and deserved following. I eat gluten free, but I don't recommend for celiacs, as you may be taking your life in your hands, depending on who is in the kitchen. We frequently order this from skip the dishes. read more

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Service and ambiance were fine. I ordered lemongrass chicken with rice noodles and have to admit it was not very flavourful. I was hopeful as I live near the restaurant and have been looking for good Vietnamese food. The spring roles and green onion cakes were fine but my main really lacked flavour. Hoping it was just what I ordered. I may try again and order something else. read more

The food was delicious, very generous portions. Service was friendly. Small restaurant, nicely decorated. It was recommended to us by a friend. We will definitely eat here again. read more

I've been going to this restaurant for many years but the last time I went there was the first time after their renovation. The place looks nicer and more interesting for sure. The food as it was expected was still good. The staff is always friendly and helpful and it seems the place is very efficient. Overall I like the quality and value of the food, customer service and the atmosphere. I recommend this place and I will definitely go back there. read more

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Good food. We had the special fried rice, spring rolls, green onion cakes , lemon grass beef with spicy peppers. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

Lemongrass is a restaurant that has been around for as long as I can remember. Located in the southside neighbourhood of Empire Park, it's the kind of place that might not always come to mind - but maybe it should. Edmonton Journal named Lemongrass Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2020 and with the beautiful updates that they've made in recent years, they are certainly worth checking out. I visited on a Saturday evening and was reminded of the ways that the restaurant has kicked things up a notch. Their signature colour is a beautiful green that is reflected on their outdoor signage and on the walls inside. They used to go by the name Lemongrass Café but have now simplified to only Lemongrass, which feels a bit more modern. The restaurant has installed several garden boxes out front, all beautifully inscribed with the names of different herbs and plants, which they use to grow actual ingredients for the restaurant (in the warmer months). Entering the space, everything feels fresh. The pop of green on the walls really stands out and the beautiful rattan lanterns hanging from the ceiling help to complete the atmosphere. They've done a wonderful job in refreshing the restaurant and making it feel more current. It's like they've taken the idea of the lemongrass plant and channeled it into the vibe of the restaurant, which I love. It feels more cohesive. Seated at one of the round tables, I began to consider my beverage choice. Lemongrass has got a truly insane caesar called "The LG Fireworks" that I was tempted to try. In fact, the restaurant dares you to try it. It's a caesar topped with a green onion cake, spring roll, kimchi and shrimp. This type of "piled-high" caesar has certainly been a trend over the last few years and I liked seeing that Lemongrass has thrown an entry into the ring. I didn't order it this time but I will definitely return to do so. Instead, I was pretty excited by some of the other very fun drinks on the menu, such as; boba iced Vietnamese coffee and a beautiful whipped matcha drink. I chose the Thai Tiger (Traditional Thai black tea brewed then sweetened and topped with brown sugar stripes, tapioca pearls, and fresh cream - $8.00) due to my very strong love for Thai iced tea. The brown sugar style of boba is another very hot trend these days and it became very clear to me that Lemongrass is attempting to keep things current, which I don't mind seeing at all. This bubble tea drink was HUGE! As a Thai iced tea it tased delicious and combined the flavours of a milky iced tea really well. But then you toss some brown sugar pearls on there... And that just can't be wrong. I loved the sweet, syrupy flavour and the whole drink just spoke my language. For an appetizer it had to be the Green Onion Cakes ($7.00), a true Edmonton food innovation. An order comes with "two pieces" but what they mean by that is "tons of green onion cake!" The value is very good. Served with a sweet chili sauce, these morsels are satisfying and easy to eat. Green onion cakes are a huge deal in this city and you'll typically find two types. There are the ones that are made in more of a pancake style (think Fringe) and then there are the more fluffy style which is what Lemongrass serves. Both are good in their own right. The benefit to the fluffy ones is that because of their puffiness, there are more cervices for the dipping sauce to get into. I typically prefer a spicy sauce myself but sweet chili was a nice alternative. Golden brown with a slight chew on the inside, I enjoyed this version of a classic Edmonton offering. The food menu is long and extensive at Lemongrass. There is a lot to choose from and certainly different ways that you can choose to approach your meal. I gravitated to the "Vermicelli in a Bowl" section of the menu because I felt that these dishes might encapsulate the overall Lemongrass experience the best. I wanted something that truly felt like a Vietnamese dish (but wasn't phở, which they do also serve) and that showcases an array of ingredients. I went for the Combination of Spring Rolls, Charbroiled Prawns and Lemongrass Chicken ($14.50). A vermicelli bowl with cut up spring roll on top has always been a little item of joy for me. The food came out quickly and I was excited to get into it. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles, fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, and cucumbers. Garnished with pickled carrots, fried green onions, and peanuts. Served with a homemade fish sauce. I immediately poured the entire contents of the fish sauce overtop the entire bowl. Vermicelli is a very thin rice noodle that absorbs the flavours of whatever is served around it. I went about tossing everything together so that my bites would be more of a mix of everything. The spring rolls were maybe my favourite part, hand wrapped rolls filled with shrimp, seasoned ground pork, vegetables, and glass noodles. Deep fried to a golden crisp, these were flavourful and I enjoyed their light crunch. The proteins were very en read more

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I was super excited to go to the Lemongrass Cafe a few weeks ago because it had been years since my last visit. Literal years because I was out of the country for a bit, and despite being back well over a year at this point I still hadn't visited the Lemongrass Cafe, one of my favourite restaurants in Edmonton. That's high praise, but look this restaurant deserves it. The food is always delicious and filling. You get great portions and nothing is over priced. My friend and I split an order of green onion cakes. I usually order salad rolls here as well, but decided against it (just cause I knew 2 appetizers and a vermicelli bowl would be too much). I got the 33b (everything on the menu has a number or number letter combo so you can always give that if you can't pronounce the Vietnamese names). It's a vermicelli bowl with lemongrass beef, chicken, prawns, and spring rolls. So damn good. They'd done a few renovations since my last visit. The restaurant looks a bit more open, but the service and the food is still excellent as always. I've often said some of the best restaurants are in strip malls or other weird hidden locations in Edmonton. This is one of those. Looks underrated, but this is a true gem in YEG. read more

I ate here not long ago with my family and it was very enjoyable. The staff were kind and the restaurant was peaceful. I loved the tea that we ordered, and the food was pretty good too. I would definitely recommend this restaurant simply for the atmosphere though. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

MY GO TO VIETNAMESE PLACE ON THE SOUTH! Always fire!! Big portions! Very flavourful! My kids love it to! Also very great for takeout!

Seriously guys , my husband I have been going here for 7 years . It's amazing . It's clean , the staff is the original from day one . If you go at lunch time it's hard to get a table . This place is amazing I usually get chicken coconut curry soup or vermicelli bowl (spring rolls , shrimp and fried tofu ) . Hubby gets traditional pho read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The group from work came here for a friday lunch. It's not a hugh place so we were glad we came a bit early. We started with kimchee and some green onion cakes. Every so often, I forget I don't like kimchee and have some and this was one of those times. Derrill who likes kimchee wolfed it down, so I gusse it was good. And the green onion cakes were great. I then had the charbroild beef and chicked with spring rolls vermicelli. It was plain but good. Too big for a lunch after appetizers, so I left most of the noodles. Everyone else has some sort of soup. All good from what I here. I really liked the look of the curry chicken soup. I am glad this place is close to the new office so we can go back often read more

I work in the area and order takeout from here often! (maybe more often than I should...) The soups are amazing and there's so many options-- especially love the Wonton soup and the Central Noodle soup. Potion sizes are very large, and I usually can stretch the soups into two lunches which is always a plus! The service is also very good-- while I've only eaten in once, that time it was super friendly and quick. And when you pick up, they're super welcoming and efficient. One time I had an issue with one of my soups (there was less broth than usual) and I mentioned it to them the next time and they immediately offered me a replacement soup-- which I appreciated. They recently renovated the interior of the restaurant as well, and it's very bright, spacious and clean. A great place when you're craving Vietnamese! read more

Am in South Edmonton on business, ordered from here through SkipTheDishes, BIG MISTAKE! When ordering through SkipTheDishes the first line asks for how many cutlery out require, which I input 1. The order came in a timely manner however no cutlery was to be found! So I called the restaurant to ask how they could fix it, the gentleman tried blaming me that none was ordered while I was sitting here in my hotel room looking at the order on my phone (see attached picture) confirming it WAS on there. Needless to say a vermicelli bowl is tough to eat with no utensils. In the end their solution was I could drive down there and pick some up which my response that's an asinine solution, if I wanted to drive down there I would of just picked up the dinner myself! Needless to say the above was NOT acceptable, so I messaged support on SkipTheDishes and going back and forth for 20 min they finally agreed the restaurant messed up and refunded me the complete order price, I then threw it in garbage and went to hotel restaurant which I was trying to avoid in the first place. I sure hope SkipTheDishes charged the restaurant back as it was no fault of theirs either. I can't rate the food nor will I ever be supporting this establishment with future orders or visits. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

We had just eaten dinner here tonight, and I'm still feeling quite full from the meal. The Lemongrass Cafe serves both Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, although mainly Vietnamese. The layout of the restaurant doesn't look like your typical it's-just-about-the-food Vietnamese restaurant; it looks a bit fancier, and slightly feels like a European cafe, which is strange ambiance for an Asian restaurant. It's like a Vietnamese restaurant in the time of French colonization really. The service is friendly and quick, we didn't have to wait long at all for our meal. I'd say about 10 minutes tops. I was tempted to order the pho, but I was very doubtful of what the quality would be like, based on the atmosphere of the place. Plus their pho selection is very limited. There's like four dishes you can choose from (I don't think it's their specialty). So I ordered the springs rolls on vermicelli instead, and my boyfriend got the wonton soup and green onion cakes. My spring rolls were good, but nothing will ever compare to my grandmother's spring rolls. I sampled my boyfriend's wonton soup, and it was delicious, but they put such a tiny amount of pork meat inside the wonton. You barely bite into it and realize that's all there is! It's not even a teaspoon of meat in there. The portion of the soup is really small too, definitely not something to be ordered on its own. The green onion cakes were really good though. They give you lots, and these ones are chewy and non-greasy. Our bill came to about $20 including tip. Not bad, but I think I still prefer the places in Chinatown, or Phobulous near Whyte. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Was in a rush to the airport and wanted some quick pho before I left. I hit it up on a Saturday afternoon, not too busy, and the service was great. Super quick and very friendly. If you are in the south side I would recommend this place. Food was very fresh and the place was quite clean. You can tell its family run and they care. Didn't have time to try anything else, but as far as Pho goes it's up there in the top 5 in town. read more

I went to this place on a recommendation. And I highly recommend you go too. It is a very casual place with deliciously tasty food. The menu is about 10 pages long and most of the menu is shareable sized which is typical of Asian restaurants. I recommend trying a sizzling plate at least once, but be warned, it does come out sizzling on a cast iron tray. Don't be surprised if you're not careful and burn yourself. Huge selection of pho. Start with the salad rolls and spring rolls, they're divine. Have a Vietnamese iced tea while you are there. Great for post dinner. read more

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When I went to this cafe it wasn't too busy, we were quickly seated and served our appetizers. The onion cake was perfect, and they served a generous portion of it. I had the medium-rare beef noodle which only costs nine dollars and it was so tasty! The soup was perfect and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I was all set for lunch the next day too! The staff is super friendly and will always make sure that your water glasses are filled. (I hate it when you're at a restaurant and you run out of water but have to wait for forever to get it refilled. :p) I definitely recommend this cafe! read more

Lemongrass Cafe - medium-rare beef noodle soup $9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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First time here and boy what a delicious surprise!!! The service was wonderful happy and fast. The food came out warm and yummy, we all had to pick off each others plates. The decor was pleasant inviting. The prices were fair for the serving size and the delicious food. I will be recommending this amazing Vietnamese restaurant to everyone I meet. I have a feeling I will have a new craving at least once a week:-) read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Ginger beef yum yum yum - Vietnamese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Love lemongrass cafe I usually go to lemongrass on the busy lunch hour 12-1pm and have always been able to get (free) parking and a seat! My order comes out quickly and always correct. The price is right! For on average 12 dollars you get a lot of food keeping you full! I recommend the vermicelli bowls (all are good) aswell as green onion cakes and spring rolls! I also recommend trying vietnamese coffee! (Sweet) This spot has wine, pop, beer in bottles, etc The staff is super friendly Downfalls: you have to pay at the front..sometimes there are a couple people paying in line. read more

Came to Lemongrass Cafe today for a late lunch and had a pretty good experience. It's tucked away in the Southgate area, and I didn't even know it existed before I was looking for some good Vietnamese food on Yelp! The interior is bright and I heard that they recently just renovated, but the inside is a lot nicer and more modern than your average hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant. We ordered the wonton soup and fried squid to start and both were excellent. The wonton soup was honestly one of the best I've had in the Edmonton area; the broth was excellent and the soup was hot and tasted fresh and super delicious. The fried squid wasn't like your average Western calamari, it had thicker breading and large pieces of squid and came with a sauce on the side. The starters were the highlight of the meal. My partner ordered the sizzling beef and mushroom dish and didn't mind it, and I was debating between the chicken vermicelli and the prawn chow mein; I ended up going with the chow mein to switch things up because I always get vermicelli bowls when I eat Vietnamese. In all honesty I wish I would have gone with the vermicelli bowl. The chow mein came with really good prawns and vegetables in an oyster sauce, which were great, but I was expecting the noodles to be soft and not crunchy. Probably my own fault, but I was still quite disappointed. Overall the dish wasn't bad, but next time I'll be trying the vermicelli which looks absolutely amazing. The service was good, albeit a little bit slow because there was only one guy working. He refilled our waters a few times and checked in on how our meals were. Overall it came to around $60 for our meals, which was a bit on the pricier side. I don't know if it was just because of the meals we ordered, but $60 for lunch for two people and no side drinks seems a bit high. Anyways, that won't be deterring me from going back. I think they do takeout and delivery through a third party site so I'll have to try that next time! read more

Been to Edmonton twice in the last couple months and on the second trip the first meal we went right back here. Friendly staff, clean comfortable environment and very good food. read more

This place is fabulous suggestion 3 or 4 is so so good. There homemade BBQ sauce to die for. It's my go to pho restaurant you won't be disappointed. read more

Lemongrass has become one of my favourite restaurant of all time. It is simple cooking but will definitely hit the spot when needed. The vermicelli bowls, green onion cakes and wonton soup are all some of my recommendations. Service is always great and I've yet to have a sub par experience. Quick and easy meal. Love it. read more

I had never heard of this little Vietnamese restaurant but friends from work took me here for lunch. It's going to sound silly, but I'm always scared and shy about ordering off of menus with food I'm not as familiar with. I just never know what to expect. But my friends had been here often and made suggestions and ordered for me. I ended up going with 22b. It was a soup with curry and chicken. When it came out I could not believe just how huuuuge it was! I am not sure how one person is supposed to actually finish one of these bowls of soup. It was the most delicious soup I had ever eaten. The curry was delicious and added the perfect amount of kick. The noodles were amazing and the chicken nice and tender. It was so tasty, but sadly my chopstick skills with soup are incredibly limited. I wanted to eat as much and as quickly as possible because of how good it was, but found that to be a difficult and messy process. My suggestion: definitely make your way to this restaurant but be sure to go with friends and family who love you, no matter how much food gets on your face and lap. Om nom nom!!! -Ashley Marie read more

Yum! With two very hungry stomachs and not a lot of patience, Michael J and I stopped into this strip mall restaurant for a quick and very delicious meal before a busy night of running errands. The place had quite a few tables, but it wasn't crazy - no wait time. We were seated right away, picked our entrees right away, and our orders were taken right away, too. So far, so good! Decor? Well, it's a little old school. Tile floors, bland tables and chairs, but that's not the point. It's actually a little bit charming because you can tell it's a family-run place. My lemongrass chicken was super tasty. Hot, full of flavour, and it came with a ton of veggies. I downed almost the entire plate because I was starving, but it was definitely a lot of food - worth the price. Michael J wasn't quite as thrilled with his big bowl of wonton soup (last time it came with more veggies, he said) but it was still very delicious. The price is right, service is attentive, food is hot, flavourful and authentic. Ignore the decor and stop by for a solid meal. The best part? Call in your order and pick it up to go. Best! read more

Lemongrass Cafe has been one of my favourite restaurants for years and I'm glad to say it's still great. I ordered a meal for family as a birthday gift: Lemongrass Beef/Chicken Vermicelli, Pho, and spring rolls and onion cakes. All delicious. It's my favourite Vietnamese place in Edmonton. read more

Good quality vietnamese food: how could you go wrong? This place was great: not too busy not too slow with lots of space for patrons to sit eat and relax. The outside lighting was good and staff refilled water glasses frequently. I had a spicy pho variety and it was good. My dinner companion had the pad thai and that was good as well! Portion sizes were good, the restaurant was clean and the bathrooms were clean too. Definitely a great dinner option for the area. I liked the fact that there wasn't any cilantro in my food (I did request no cilantro). read more

Quick, clean, tasty, very affordable and an enourmous amount of tasty food. I got about 2 litres of wonton soup for $12. I'd totally go back again. The springrolls were tasty too. Tons of parking. It's a little harder to find but it's just in a little stripmall complex off of 51st Avenue. Worth the trek. read more

Lemongrass Cafe has the best vietnamese food I've ever had. I now live in Toronto, and haven't found anywhere even close to comparable to Lemongrass. The vermicelli bowls are my favourite. The quality of meat is very good - the chicken and beef are never fatty. The bowls are really generous and I love the fish sauce. I'm also a huge fan of the green onion cakes and the salad rolls. I wouldn't call this a fancy dining experience restaurant, but it's good for a quick lunch or takeout. read more

We popped into the lemongrass cafe before an appointment. Service was fast an efficient. We ordered salad rolls to start. They were small, but tasty enough. I ordered the house special pho #16. It wasn't very adventurous (beef and beef balls) and the portion was relatively small. It was good though. If you don't want your pho full of the chewy gristly bits, this is a safe bet. My fiance got a vermicelli bowl and loved it! read more

Went there with a large group. The service was really good and organised and gave everyone the needed attention. The prices are reasonable, not too expensive. 3 stars because I found their food to be, well, kind of bland. I had the pho soup and it tasted closer to "fast food" pho. Even so, I would probably go there again, but maybe not have the pho. read more

Located in a south side strip mall, the Lemongrass Cafe is less a cafe, more a mid-range restaurant with live plants dotting the large, outdated dining room. We started with an order of green onion cakes, which were excellent, chewy on the inside and crisp on the out, served with a sweet chili sauce. While my dining partner enjoyed her gigantic bowl of seafood soup, I can't say my overall experience with the menu was quite so good. Vegetarians might be happier choosing another restaurant and those who - like myself - are allergic to shellfish, might want to be especially careful. read more

Fantastic pho. I've been looking for a pho joint in my new hood on the south side and so far Lemongrass Café is the winner. I like the big open space of the restaurant. It's fluid and comfortable. I went on a Monday afternoon and it was buzzing just enough to make you feel at ease that if this many people like it it's going to be good, but not so busy that it affected the service or chilled out atmosphere. The pho was deeeeeeeeelightful. Hot, yummy, fresh. Wonderful, great quality meat. All the usual suspects for condiments and nice bit bunch of sprouts, basil and limes. Combine delicious food with good prices and a great interior and location and you've got a good little restaurant. read more

Love lemongrass! I work close by and keep coming back because the food seems fresher then other Vietnamese restaurants, it's a bright atmosphere and the service is good. read more

One of the best unknown Vietnamese restaurants around. This little hidden gem of Edmonton, provides a unique, quiet experience when dining. the food is well worth the cost as the portions are huge. Their menu is a little hard to read but otherwise well laid out. I found customizing the menu to be great. The staff are friendly and prompt in making your stay pleasant. I find that getting take out from them is efficient and fast. Highly Recommended. read more

Absolutely love Lemongrass Cafe - never been disappointed...only challenge is get a seat some days as it's so popular.