If I ever get married, An Chay is catering the wedding — no question. Guests don’t even have to show up on time for the ceremony or stay on the dance floor. Just make sure you’re there for the food.
The Coconut Curry’s vegetables are soft without being mushy, the broth is rich without being too heavy, and the spices are warm and comforting without setting your mouth on fire. Honestly, I’d skip wedding cake if it meant an extra serving. Now that I’ve sorted the menu out, I just need to find the groom. – Areeha Mahal
An Chay
Wîhkwêntôwin | 11203 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780.752.2203 | @anchayyeg
It’s a dream that started in late ’70s Jakarta, Indonesia, and continued in Edmonton when the Kasim family moved here in 2002. It has since turned into a reality that’s as simple as the ingredients this restaurant uses: Padmanadi is one of the very best vegan restaurants in Edmonton, and it will be for as long as the Kasims run it.
We suggest starting with the Tom Yum Soup, then some Curry Mutton and the Padmanadi Vegetable Deluxe. But you’ll need to make a few visits to find your faves among the extensive menu that’s full of vegan options that will satiate even the most ravenous meat eaters. With two Edmonton locations, there’s one near enough to you. But we like the downtown location best — there’s something about eating next to a giant smiling Buddha statue that turns a meal from bountiful to blessed. – Cory Schachtel
Padmanadi
Central McDougall | 10740 101 St NW, Edmonton
Strathcona Junction | 6925 Gateway Blvd NW #106, Edmonton
780.428.8899 | padmanadi.com
The Moth is not only a favourite vegetarian spot, but a vegan one, too. None of its dishes contain dairy or eggs, and many are gluten-free, making this a good destination for those with dietary restrictions — or anyone who enjoys a light meal. Every dish is packed with flavour, thanks to the use of seasonal produce and several homemade sauces and condiments. It serves its breakfast items all day, too, if you’re a fan of breakfast for dinner. In addition to the delicious food, its breezy, calming interior makes it an oasis in the middle of a busy intersection. – Breanna Mroczek
The Moth Cafe
Boyle Street | 9449 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780.244.9702 | mosaicsandmotharchive.com/themothcafe
This article appears in the March 2025 issue of Edify
