Located on Macleod Trail, Open Sesame offers a wide variety of Pan-Asian cuisine. Our menu features everything from the traditional favorites, to the more personalized design-your-own stir-fry. In addition to our full bar and wine list, we offer an extensive Asian and imoprt beer list. Whether you are joining us for dinner, or just for a snack and a drink, you will find that we have something for everyone.
"Pretty tasty, always happy. Our server was pretty brutal this visit though. We put the stick thing in that means we want the Mu Shu wraps. They never showed, and the server was extremely rude and argued that if we didn't receive them it means we didn't put the stick in. I'm pretty sure we didn't both imagine putting them into our bowls. Other than that one incident though, it has been pretty good! Pretty much the same as Mongolie Grill but half the price. The only thing missing is cashews! I have to make due with peanuts."
Dined on 4/09/2013
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"Service was great, food was excellent. Our server was extremely friendly, nice, and very helpful and accommodating with the allergies in our group. A wonderful experience!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"My wife and I have been coming here on a regular basis for close to five years. We have brought many new people here, and they all love it. I am a 6'4 210 pound guy who is most at home working hard, and wearing cowboy boots, and yet, I love this place. I always walk away pleasently full."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I LOVE this restaurant. It's good for young couples on a budget ("Hey dad, can I borrow the car?") or families who are tired of Montana's or BP's as their only choices. It's great for birthdays or anniversaries, or just that quick date you realize the babysitter is ACTUALLY going to pull through for you, but you don't want to go to the Keg. Again. Open Sesame is a restaurant full of textures and tactile stimuli. The staff is always happy and not gossipy. I have never felt judged or under/over dressed walking into this place. Nor have I felt the dreaded "Oh no, they brought kids" eyeroll. LOVE it here! Keep up the great work!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"We love coming to open sesame. We only just heard about it and came in for the first time on April 22 and we have been in every week since. I am a very picky eater so I love being able to choose what goes into my bowl. My husband had a reccomedation from the server and tried it and loved it. We always have great service the staff is awesome!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Open Sesame is one of my favorite places in Calgary to eat. Being a vegan, it's hard to go out and enjoy a restaurant but with Open Sesame, I'm able to stay true to my dietary restrictions without any problem :) It's also very romantic, which I love.
Our server (I can't remember his name!) was fantastic.
I have, would and will recommend Open Sesame to my friends, family and now even strangers.
Becky"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Apartment from noisy children running continually around and bumping our chairs, the food was okay but not spectacular. The peanut butter dessert was much like opening a jar of peanut butter. Interesting decor. Will need to try one more time, but it is not on top of my list to go back to."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2011
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"Open Sesame is a must visit when in Calgary Alberta. This restaurant is one you don't want to miss out on. The atmosphere is great and can accompany any type of visit be it family dining, a group or party, or even a romantic dinner for two. The food is great and the service is impeccable! Open Sesame is definitely on my list of top 10 eateries!!"
Dined on 29/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Open Sesame
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Very Good)4/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Open Sesame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"second time there and I enjoy the place. Our server was not the best that is for sure. They didnt do anything wrong, they were just too much in a hurry to walk away, seemed impatient and the place was not super busy.. just have had better."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"We were there for a birthday and we had reserved for a table of 8 but 4 canceled last minute. We were there for 10 minutes before we received our drinks and the server didn't even bring the correct drink for one of the guests. So I had to wait another 10 minutes for my drink. We were there 40 minutes without the server even coming back to our table to take our order and we had to talk to the manager. We then got served and the waitress assumed but didn't ask if the rest of the table would be coming to order food and was rude about it. Meanwhile we had to wait almost an hour for our food. Normally we find this restaurant with good service and food but I don't think we'll be back."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
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"We had a wonderful time. Not what we expected but the food was great and the staff was knowledgeable. We did the stir fry and it would have been good to know how many scoops of sauce to put in our bowls. Other than that it was a great experience and would recommend to friends when visiting Calgary. Wonderful time. Reservations online was a great added feature."
Dined on 17/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"First time there and I was not dissapointed. Great food, and loved the atmosphere of the place. Really glad I booked the reservation because even at 8PM there were lots of groups waiting to be seated. Fantastic place for a romantic date and highly recommend the terriyaki salmon."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"The food was ok and the service was good. The thing we didn't like was that two waitresses and a host kept coming asking us to vacate the table. We didn't know that was the rule and that we would have to vacate the table at a certain time. That was a little off putting, not sure we will be back."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2013
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"One of my favorite restaurants! Love Open Sesame!! Food is always excellent and the ambience of the restaurant is great! They also accommodated my seating request (near the fireplace) and brought my date a birthday dessert! Great service!"
Dined on 18/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"A great restaurant for a wide range of tastes. They have a great menu option that lets you make up your own meal with the chef then cooks the way you want it. Will definitely be going back."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Took grandsons aged 7 and 9 out to dine for their birthdays and they said it was the best stirfry they ever had. They left room for desert and enjoyed it as well, however they had to be very patient and wait quite a while for it to arrive. Wish they had a better selection of non-alcholic drinks."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Amazing food and drink, loved the whole look of the restaurant, had a seat next to the fire place which was nice and romantic, our server gave my date a rose which was a nice added touch. Very Happy!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The service was good but I was very disappointed at the plateful of Pan Thia I had, mushy and no taste. All my friends (9 others) had the same comment - would not recommend this based on food quality."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2008
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"The server wasnt very informative and didn't offer much guidance on how it works with the stirfry. She also didnt let us know that the drinks we ordered were not sweetened. She just didnt add that special touch to our dining."
Dined on 11/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Open Sesame is one of my favorite places to eat in Calgary! The food is great, especially the Butter Chicken! And the ambience is fantastic too. The service was just alright on our last visit."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Today was the first time I had gone to Open Sesame. I found the food and service to be fantastic. There was only one mishap that happend with our bowls of veggies that were placed at the kitchen to be cooked for the "go stir crazy". When our server came back and let us know why our food was taking so long to be cooked and that she did talk to the kitchen to get it cooked right away and even the manager, we were more than surprised that she noticed and went ahead and took care of everything before it did turn into a problem. I will definitely be going back the service and food was outstanding."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"It was our first experience here and loved the food. Right temperature and good choice. The steak was excellent! Server was good and atmosphere was nice too."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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"I went here for lunch with a gf to catach up it was a great choice and fast for service I would def go back for lunch again! The lighting is a little TAD dark but really good place!"
Dined on 01/02/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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"The service was great, he was friendly. I have been here before so it was nice to take others for the first time and hear how much they enjoyed the food."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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"THE FOOD WAS GREAT...AS ALWAYS. OUR SERVER WAS YOUNG. SHE TOOK A LONG TIME TO COME AROUND. WHEN SHE DID SHE WASN'T HAPPY TO BE THERE. SHE TOOK OUR DRINK ORDER, HAD NO SUGGESTIONS. WHEN SHE FINALLY BROUGHT THE DRINKS WE HAD ALREADY PLACED OUR STIR CRAZY ORDER. THE MARTINI ORDERED CAME WITH NO GARNISH. WE REQUESTED AN OLIVE AND SHE BROUGHT THEM OUT. WE HAD ORDERED APPETIZERS AND IN MY EXPERIENCE WE SHOULD HAVE THE APPETIZERS AND THEN HAVE OUR MAIN MEAL SERVED. THEY BOTH CAME WITH IN SECONDS OF EACH OTHER. WE FINISHED OUR MEAL...I ORDERED A COFFEE AND SHE BROUGHT US THE BILL. IT SEEMED VERY RUSHED TO GET US OUT OF THERE. OVERALL RATING IS AS SUCH BECAUSE OUR SERVER WASN'T THE BEST."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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"We had a private area for my birthday party and it was perfect. Very cozy and also secluded, which ended up being perfect for the 8 month old baby who was part of our dinner. Open Sesame is our family's favorite restaurant. The food never disappoints and it is a great place for larger groups of people. We can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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"Have been in before, menu is great but could use an update, some of the items are a little inconsistent depending on who is in the kitchen but it is always very good, very accommodating for allergies and everything on the stir fry bar is clearly marked, great decor, good service, delicious stir fry and the banana spring rolls are amazing."
Dined on 22/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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