Veggie Fusion Express

It was good, kind of weird, not my favorite but I would go back.
I’m a vegetarian so I love veggie places seek them out when I travel so I’ve been to many. I’m super pleased Calgary has most options than even a handful of years ago but I try to remain fair to that fact when I compare it to some of the places I’ve been in more veggie friendly cities.
I’m not sure the fusion they’ve created was the best idea. It was a relatively confusing first couple trips here but they are nice enough to help you through (and good english unlike surrounding areas). I’ve settled into a rut of what I like here and that’s probably because of the menu and the strange mix.
The last few times I’ve stuck with a salt and pepper chicken combo. $ 10 for the chicken dish, rice or those fat noodles, 2 spring rolls and a REAL smootie ($ 1 more for jelly). Yummy «chicken» on some of my favorite noodles in asian cooking, spring rolls are fresh (with fake pork which is nice), a couple times I also got a soup with this, real fruit in the smoothies (I always make it bubble tea because I love bubble tea but loath the powered or syrup kinds)
Very reasonable prices and large portions (often 2 comfortable meals for me) It concerns me that I am usually the only dinner in the place when I’m there… but I can’t really figure out why.
Minor criticisms: I arrived at at 1:50pm and the sign said it was closed until 3pm. I run into this from time to time with ethnic food but I LOATH places that close whenever they feel like it when I’m coming specifically to eat there but I guess it’s a different set of values.

I have created the first review for Veggie Fusion Express because I DO want other vegetarians in Calgary to know that it is here. This restaurant has replaced the little whole in the wall formerly known as White Oak to those Calgarians who previously sought delicious and unpretentious vegan food.
While its predecessor was humble, and quirky, and friendly, I do not have the same soft spot for veggie fusion express at all.
The first time I went in with a friend after White Oak closed down, I had a terrible attitude, which I tried not to get in the way of enjoying my food. However, the menu is just so confused. It isn’t right. It isn’t anything. I do not want storebought pita and tzatiki sauce on the same menu as jumbled and confused vegan asian food, nor do I think vegetarian pizza is necessary (which I have heard from friends is terrible). Looking at the menu itself just makes me dislike this place. I ordered the salt and pepper chicken on noodles assuming it would resemble my old favourite dry ribs since it is made of the same protein but was severely disappointed. I will give credit to the staff being pretty friendly. I think that seeing my dismay, the server thought it would be a nice gesture to bring us out some random peanut sauce? However, this did not go well with my food at all which made me even a little more bummed.
I am just rambling now. I am telling you that Veggie Fusion is here. I am letting you know that you have an option. But I recommend that you go nearly anywhere else first.
It’s cheap, and relatively fast, but if you are looking for Chinese Food, spend the extra money and go to Buddha’s for some good solid eats, even if they just added a meat menu.