Authentic Cantonese, Hong Kong & Sichuan Cuisine on 16 Ave NW
Welcome to Emerald Garden — a Northwest Calgary classic on 16 Ave NW, minutes from SAIT and Capitol Hill. For decades, Calgarians have come to us for fresh, no-MSG Chinese food: Calgary-style ginger fried beef, salt & pepper squid, hand-folded dumplings, hot pot and Cantonese comfort dishes. Dine in, pick up or order online for delivery across NW Calgary.
At Emerald Garden, our kitchen draws on Cantonese, Hong Kong and Sichuan traditions alongside the North American Chinese classics that Calgarians have loved for decades. Every plate is wok-fresh and made without MSG — from Calgary-style ginger fried beef and salt & pepper squid to hand-folded dumplings, sizzling hot plates and traditional hot pot. It's the dependable, generous, no-fuss Chinese food that has kept NW Calgary coming back for generations.
From Calgary's iconic ginger fried beef to Cantonese hot pot and hand-folded dumplings, every Emerald Garden dish is wok-fresh, generously portioned and made without MSG — the Northwest Calgary favourites our regulars order again and again.
Calgary's iconic crispy deep-fried ginger beef — strips of beef in a sweet-spicy ginger sauce with a wok-charred crunch. Born in Calgary, perfected at Emerald Garden, and our most-requested dish for over three decades.
Lightly battered squid tossed with fragrant salt, white pepper, garlic and crisp scallions. Golden-crisp on the outside, tender inside — a guest-favourite Cantonese appetizer at every table.
Handmade dumplings filled with juicy seasoned pork and pan-seared to a golden-crisp base. Generously portioned and served with our house soy-vinegar dipping sauce — a comforting must-order.
Wide, silky rice noodles stir-fried over high-heat wok hei with tender beef, bean sprouts and scallions. A true Cantonese classic — smoky, savoury and impossible to put down.
A rich, slow-simmered broth filled with plump house-made shrimp and pork wontons, fresh greens and scallions. Comforting, generous and famously included with our Tuesday-to-Friday lunch combos.
Tender beef tossed with peppers, onions and bold Sichuan chilli-bean sauce, brought to your table sizzling on a cast-iron plate. Spicy, aromatic and a true showstopper — also available with chicken.
For over three decades, Emerald Garden has been a cornerstone of Calgary's Chinese dining scene — quietly tucked on 16 Ave NW near SAIT, Capitol Hill and North Hill. Our kitchen serves traditional Cantonese, Hong Kong and Sichuan dishes plus the North American Chinese classics Calgarians grew up on, all made fresh and without MSG — explore our full menu. Whether it's a quick lunch combo, family dinner, hot pot night or a group celebration, our team delivers generous portions and warm, attentive service every time.
Answers to the questions Calgarians ask most about Emerald Garden — ordering, delivery across NW Calgary, our menu, hours, lunch combos, dietary needs and where to find us.
You can order from Emerald Garden through multiple channels:
Emerald Garden delivers across Northwest Calgary and surrounding neighbourhoods, including:
Delivery fees and minimum order requirements may vary by location.
Our most popular dishes at Emerald Garden include:
Emerald Garden is open 7 days a week:
We're located at 1006 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0K5 — minutes from SAIT, Capitol Hill, North Hill and Crescent Heights, with on-street parking available.
Yes, Emerald Garden offers catering, group dinners and hot pot feasts for family gatherings, birthdays, corporate events and special occasions. Menus can be customized to your group size and preferences. Call (403) 289-3881 to plan your event.
Yes — Emerald Garden offers vegetarian-friendly options and can accommodate gluten sensitivities and common allergies (including sesame and nut allergies). Our food is also cooked without MSG. Please let our staff know about any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering.
Find Emerald Garden on 16 Avenue NW — minutes from SAIT, Capitol Hill, North Hill and Crescent Heights. Get directions, give us a call or order online for pickup and delivery.
1006 16 Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0K5
Canada
Mon: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tue – Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
