Wild Orchid Asian Bistro
Hidden but worth finding, this Zen-inspired bistro and lounge offers stylish (but not stuffy) dining. Warm colours, flowers and Oriental antiques evoke the ambiance of the East, while the Ha Ling Peak and Rundle Range view is pure Canmore. Free marshmallows for roasting are provided on the large mountain-facing patio with BBQ pit. Osaka-trained chef Shogo Sawada expertly fuses Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Korean flavours into original, artfully presented, cuisine that CBC and Calgary Herald food critic John Gilchrist calls “some of the best Asian food we’ve ever had.”
- Sushi: California roll; dynamite roll with wasabi drizzle and soy aioli; shunka shuto infused with the ‘season’
- Sushi Roll Specials: ika calamari, avocado yam, sirloin asparagus; scrambled egg with capelin roe
- Sashimi: favourites are ahi tuna and sockeye salmon
- Asian Tapas: poached edamame with sea salt; flash fried calamari with Japanese seven spice aioli; crispy yu-lin chicken drizzled with sesame soy vinaigrette
- Tofu Steak: flash fried in vegetable based sauce and topped with marinated vegetables
- Miso Sable Fish: marinated in a subtle, sweet sauce
- Thai Green Curry: choice of shrimp, chicken or tofu
- Grilled Chicken and Steak Teriyaki; Vegetable, Yam and Shrimp Tempura; Udon Noodle Bowls
- Skewers: grilled seven spice scallops with soy glace; mango and ginger infused teriyaki sirloin beef
- Special Cocktails and Martinis: Wasabi Caesar with sake, Clamato, fresh lime and Japanese seven spice; Crouching Tiger with Jack Daniels, yuzu and ginger ale; Sakura Bomb with sake, lychee liqueur, peach schnapps and cranberry
- Desserts: wildberry chocolate brownie; lemongrass mango rice pudding; green tea crème brûlé with fruit
