Siomai Queen

Siomai Queen — Crisp fried siomai. Steamed classics. Chili kick.

Restaurant Category: Food hall stall / casual Filipino street food; budget-friendly

Menu Highlights:
– Half steamed, half fried siomai (most-ordered combo)
– Fried siomai — crisp outside, juicy inside
– Steamed siomai in Filipino style
– Siomai rice (noted “green” rice; tasty despite bold color)
– Chili oil/chili mix and lime–soy dip

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, accommodating front staff; owner often on-site and helpful
– Quick prep for orders (around 5 minutes when not slammed)
– Very popular on weekends; expect a crowd

Notes:
– A few reports of curt service near closing time
– Chili oil portion can feel small
– Delivery via Uber Eats may take a while (one diner waited ~1 hour)
– “On break” sign without return time left customers waiting
– Some diners found the green color of the rice a bit too intense, though flavor was enjoyed

Logistics:
– Located inside Avenida Food Hall in Calgary; surrounded by other stalls
– Available on Uber Eats
– Also pops up at local festivals (e.g., Fiesta Filipino)

Diners come for the Filipino-style siomai — especially the half-fried, half-steamed combo — and many rave about the fried version being crisp and juicy. The sauces get a lot of love too: the chili mix adds a good kick, and the lime–soy dip balances things out. Portions are described as generous for the price, and siomai rice (with its eye-catching green hue) is frequently called out as tasty, even if the color surprises some folks at first.

Service is often noted as friendly and quick, with several people mentioning kind interactions with the owner and the ladies at the counter. On busy weekends the stall draws a crowd, but many still report only a short wait for fresh orders. The food hall setting makes it easy to wander and try other stalls, and some customers even bump into the team at community events like Fiesta Filipino.

That said, a few experiences weren’t as smooth. Some customers mention curt or reluctant service right at closing time, which dampened the otherwise positive food experience. A couple of small pain points pop up too: the chili oil portion can feel skimpy, and Uber Eats orders may take a while to arrive. One visit found an “on break” sign without a return time, leaving people guessing. Overall, though, fans keep coming back for the crunchy fried siomai, solid steamed dumplings, and those punchy sauces.