Tender squid in a featherlight crispy batter, wok-tossed with garlic, scallions, jalapeño, and our signature five-spice salt blend.
Our Salt & Pepper Squid is a Cantonese classic done right. We score and clean fresh squid daily, dust it in our seasoned cornstarch coating, and flash-fry it for that signature shatter-crisp shell with a sweet, tender bite inside. The wok finishes the job — a quick toss with minced garlic, scallions, fresh jalapeño, and our house five-spice salt that perfumes every piece.
Locals consistently call this dish a must-order, and it's one of the most-shared appetisers at our 16 Ave NW dining room. Order it for dine-in, pickup, or delivery to Capitol Hill, Banff Trail, Crescent Heights, and surrounding NW Calgary neighbourhoods.
Calgary regular (20+ years)
"We have eaten at Emerald Garden for over 20 years and it is still our favourite. The staff are efficient and friendly and the food is always superb. Individual dishes are generous and I have not found a dish here that I haven't liked."
TripAdvisor
Website Review
"Excellent quality and quantity. The accommodation for my partner's sesame and nut allergy was handled well and appreciated. Definitely our number 1 in Calgary for Chinese food."
December 2025
TripAdvisor reviewer
"The place is very clean, very friendly host. The food is super fresh and delicious. Super happy we found this place — it will be our regular from now on."
TripAdvisor
Order online for pickup or delivery throughout NW Calgary, or join us for dine-in at 1006 16 Ave NW.
Order Now View Full MenuFind us on 16 Ave NW in Calgary — minutes from SAIT, Capitol Hill, North Hill, Crescent Heights, and Banff Trail.