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if.away · 08-07-2006, 08:01 PM

So I got a job downtown and I'm walking around the lunch hour looking for a good place to eat trying a different place each day. Where are you folks eating during lunch hour? Are there any little places where you can get some good food and a good deal too?

calf · 08-07-2006, 08:21 PM

Burger Burger in SunLife Plaza is pretty delicious

For Vietnamese Subs go to Thi Thi, which is across the street from the Harry Hayes Building (usually a 30 minute wait, but worth it)

Superflyer · 08-07-2006, 10:09 PM

Verona Pizza in between Scotia Center and TD. There is a food court on the +15. Best pizza in town. From what I hear it is run by Gerry Forbes (not sure if that is true or not).

the_only_turek_fan · 08-07-2006, 10:11 PM

Mother Tuckers. IMO the best buffet in Calgary. It is located on 10th Ave and 4th Street I think. It is beside the Whiskey.

ken0042 · 08-07-2006, 10:42 PM

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Mother Tuckers. IMO the best buffet in Calgary.

How much is it? What all do they offer?

ah123 · 08-07-2006, 11:13 PM

Amin's Donair (7th Ave between Centre & 1st street I believe) has some really good donairs - it's a hole in the wall, but the food is good

Sunterra (Bankers Hall, Gulf Canada Square and TransCanada building) has some really good food (pizza, quesadilla, sandwiches)

Some good restaurants: Glory of India, Mango Shiva, Mother Tuckers, Milestones, Murietta's (expensive!!)

There is a bookstore (McNally Robinson, I believe) on 8th Ave and on the top floor there is a restaurant which is pretty good (and cheap)

And then there are the food courts

the_only_turek_fan · 08-07-2006, 11:18 PM

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How much is it? What all do they offer?

I think it is about $11 a head for the buffet.

It is a place that serves steak and ribs. Excellent salad bar as well. You can read more here:

http://www.calgaryplus.ca/portal/pro...rofileID=75651

jamesteterenko · 08-07-2006, 11:21 PM

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Mother Tuckers. IMO the best buffet in Calgary. It is located on 10th Ave and 4th Street I think. It is beside the Whiskey.

I would say that Singapore Sam is the best buffet in town (which is just a block South of MT. If you aren't a fan of oriental food, then Mother Tuckers would be the top.

A couple other places I like downtown off the top of my head:
- Jonas' Hungarian Restaurant
- Falafel King
- The Chick Pea
- Chicago Chop House
- Bonterra
- A touch of Ginger
- Tai Tai
- La Tavola
- Juan's Mexican

There's actually quite a few good ones...

James.

habernac · 08-08-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Superflyer

Verona Pizza in between Scotia Center and TD. There is a food court on the +15. Best pizza in town. From what I hear it is run by Gerry Forbes (not sure if that is true or not).

not true, but he does serve it at his bar/restaurant in the NW.

troutman · 08-08-2006, 09:35 AM

Glory of India Buffet

FurnaceFace · 08-08-2006, 10:40 AM

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Glory of India Buffet

Agreed. Best deal is to get take away. $9.50 and they hand you a big styro container to fill which means you only end up sleepy afternoon full and not ready to explode if you take a deep breath full.

tvp2003 · 08-08-2006, 10:41 AM

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There is a bookstore (McNally Robinson, I believe) on 8th Ave and on the top floor there is a restaurant which is pretty good (and cheap)

The place is called Prairie Ink... nice place to kick back and relax over lunch.

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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

I think it is about $11 a head for the buffet.

It is a place that serves steak and ribs. Excellent salad bar as well. You can read more here:

http://www.calgaryplus.ca/portal/pro...rofileID=75651

Is that for a lunch buffet or the salad bar in general? I'd like to try just the salad bar sometime (steaks are probably too $$$ for me), but probably only after work in the evening...

EVERLAST · 08-08-2006, 10:56 AM

Palominos on 7 th ave and Centre.

Ive never had fast sit down service like here.

Claeren · 08-08-2006, 11:23 AM

'Holy Grill', across from MEC on 10th ave and 8th st is FANTASTIC. (Yum... Sweet Potato Fries...)

As is 'Bumpy's', around the corner on 8th st behind the 11th ave Brewsters. (<Best coffee in the downtown)

Claeren.

tvp2003 · 08-08-2006, 10:12 PM

Bump for Tuckers info

GreenTeaFrapp · 08-12-2006, 10:14 PM

Koryo Korean BBQ - go for the beef bbq with potatoes.

drp_69 · 08-12-2006, 10:19 PM

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Glory of India Buffet

Mmmm thats sounds good. Where exactly is it?

FurnaceFace · 08-12-2006, 11:08 PM

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Mmmm thats sounds good. Where exactly is it?

Glory of India is on 4th ave between 4th and 5th street on the south side. It's on the main floor of London House. Eat in is I think 14 or 15 bucks and you'd need to get there fairly early or make a reservation. Like I said, the best deal is their take away box at $9.50.

Reaper · 08-13-2006, 02:08 AM

I love Falafel King. I eat there a few times a month and they treat me like gold. Sure, I stand out a bit (how many 6'3", 260lb white guys with shaved head and goatee could be frequenting their restaurant?) but the food and service are excellent. Plus, the food is quite healthy so that's quite an upsaide for me.

Calgary Flames · 08-13-2006, 02:24 AM

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I love Falafel King. I eat there a few times a month and they treat me like gold. Sure, I stand out a bit (how many 6'3", 260lb white guys with shaved head and goatee could be frequenting their restaurant?) but the food and service are excellent. Plus, the food is quite healthy so that's quite an upsaide for me.

Yep, totally healthy. I mean all that delicious greasy donair meat, the fat free delicious sauce and the insignifigant ammount of veggies.

That's my kind of healthy!