Tableside drama — golden, deep-fried rice cakes meet a piping-hot savoury topping (your choice of seafood, chicken, or beef) for a dramatic sizzle and crackle.
Sizzling Rice — Guo Ba (鍋巴) — is one of Chinese cuisine's most theatrical dishes. We sun-dry seasoned rice cakes, deep-fry them to a feather-light golden crisp, and bring them to your table alongside a wok-fresh sauce of seafood, chicken, or beef with vegetables. The hot sauce hits the crispy rice and erupts in a chorus of pops and steam — a moment of drama before the eating begins.
A classic that feels increasingly rare in Calgary, our Sizzling Rice is a regular feature at family dinners, anniversary meals, and group celebrations at our 16 Ave NW restaurant. For best results, this dish is enjoyed dine-in, but is also available for takeout for those nearby in NW Calgary.
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."
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Order online for pickup or delivery throughout NW Calgary, or join us for dine-in at 1006 16 Ave NW.
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