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As the exhausting work week comes to an end, we've all been faced with the tiresome question of "What's for dinner?". Our thoughts float to the take out option.
While at a friends house in Harvest Hills on one of these said weeknights, he recommended Tropical Delight as his go to. I tried Tropical Delight at their previous location but couldn't remember much of the experience. I was also hesitant to give Malaysian cuisine another try after my poor experiences at Banana Leaf.
Oh man, I'm *SO* glad I didn't listen to myself.
It's a take out joint. The menu is short and sweet: about 20 items with different varieties of laksas (wonton, chicken, seafood, beef balls) and fried noodles and rice. Most of the items are $10.
The service was quick; we picked up our order of fried rice, and two laksas within ten minutes of ordering. The packaging was secure and nothing leaked.
For $10 a dish, you get A LOT food. The take out bowl couldn't even hold the laksa broth and noodles; I had to transfer them into one of my own bowls. The broth was fragrant and coconuty yet was not overpowering. Prepare for sniffles because it's also spicy. I'd say it's a 3/4 on a scale of 1-10. The toppings were generous, fresh, and I liked that the rice noodles were the thicker kind, like Asian spaghetti. The entire dish was the perfect mix flavors and texture.
I didn't get to try the fried rice. It was for my friend's dad and I didn't feel like he and I were close enough to share food. Sorry my social awkwardness failed you, Yelp. It smelled good though.
Tropical Delight is a welcome oasis in the middle of Calgary suburbia. They have restored my faith in Malaysian cuisine and I envy those who live close enough to relish the delightful experience on a regular basis. I'll definitely be back for more.
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