May

“May isnt Asian cuisine but HONESTLY thier flavor balance reminds me of traditional Chinese cooking like that careful harmony thing. i mean the mushroom risotto had umami layered throughout showed some real technical skill.”

“their TEA selection is super limited adn the jasmine they gave us was clearly from tea bags not loose leaf which felt like a missed opportunity for a place this thoughtful.”

“teh duck confit at May was INSANE - skin so crisp it literally shattered when i cut into it, and the meat underneath was just... so tender it basically melted in my mouth. that contrast between the crunchy outside and silky inside was everything lol”

“my friend's risotto showed up lukewarm and kinda gummy tbh, like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for too long or something”

“ok thier seasonal vegetable plate was seriously impressive perfectly roasted root vegetables that somehow kept their natural sweetness without being drowned in oil. the quinoa salad had fresh herbs everywhere and actually had solid plant based protein jsut saying”

“yo teh bread service was pretty disappointing like way too much white flour stuff with basically no nutritional value and when i asked about whole grain options they didn't really have anything.”

“teh intimate lighting adn exposed brick walls create such a warm inviting atmosphere you totally forget youre in a busy Edmonton neighborhood. the table setup gives you privacy even though the layout is pretty open which is impressive.”

“actually the acoustics are rough when the place fills up you can literally hear conversations from three tables over like i heard entire work drama stories from people nowhere near us.”

“okay their weekend brunch is unreal - eggs benedict with yolks so runny they literally create this golden puddle when you cut into them. and the hollandaise actually tastes homemade instead of that powdered packet garbage”

“waited almost 20 minutes for a coffee refill which is basically a crime before i've had my caffeine lol ha”

“ok but finally found a place on 124 Street that actually gets plant-based food - thier roasted vegetable tart is legit a masterpiece with caramelized onions, roasted peppers, fresh herbs all working together perfectly”

“seriously asked the server about vegan modifications and he seemed totally confused, which made me wonder how often they actually do this kinda thing big time”