Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House

"Previously overlooked due to an unusual location in Calgary’s downtown, this now-fully vegan Southeast Asian restaurant is getting more attention since relocating to the Beltline in 2020. While the name proclaims Vietnamese food, the restaurant also leans into neighboring food cultures, offering up tom yum, vegan pad thai, and laksa. It also makes some of the city’s tastiest tofu in char siu marinade. [$-$$]" - Dan Clapson