New Restaurants to Try in Calgary This May

Your Monthly Bite-Sized Guide to YYC’s Freshest Eats

Calgary’s food scene just keeps getting better, and this May, a handful of new spots are bringing bold, global flavours and cozy vibes to the city. Whether you're after rooftop cocktails, Italian comfort food, or authentic street eats, there’s something new for every craving. Here’s the New Restaurants to Try in Calgary This May:

OKTOP

📍 1410 17th Avenue SW, Calgary

Perched above Korilla Korean BBQ, OKTOP offers killer rooftop views of 17th Ave and a lineup of delicious Korean anju (drinking snacks). With a cocktail in one hand and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in the other, this spot is made for sunset hangs and casual nights out.

ACME – Sunnyside

📍 940 2 Ave NW, Calgary

One of Calgary’s favourite pizza joints just dropped a fresh new location in Sunnyside. Expect the same wood-fired pies, silky pastas, and perfect crusts — now with even cozier neighbourhood vibes.

Vivaans Yummies

📍 3309 19 St NE, Calgary

Mumbai street food lovers, this one's for you. Vivaans Yummies serves up real-deal Indian snacks like Pani Puri, Vada Pav, Chicken Momo, and Dabeli, all made with love from traditional family recipes.

Makan Malaysian

📍 314A 10 St NW, Calgary

Malaysian food is rare in the city — but Makan is changing that. Expect bold flavours, layered spices, and comfort dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia. This is one opening we cannot wait for.

Pie Junky – Legacy

📍 180 Legacy Main St SE, Calgary

Pie Junky’s pies are the stuff of YYC legend — and now they’ve opened a new location in the deep south! With handcrafted sweet and savoury pies made from seasonal ingredients, this spot is the ultimate excuse for a dessert run (or brunch, we don’t judge).

GN CAFE

📍10 Brentwood Common NW #130

Delicious drinks, and handcrafted pastries, what’s not to love about this new Korean-style cafe? They also offer a photo booth so you and your besties can capture the moment

BAG O’ CRAB

📍 999 36 St NE # 949 Calgary, AB

A new cajan-style, seafood joint, that is sure to bring the ocean to Calgary. With fresh-tasting options, from crab to prawns to lobster, there’s something we’re sure you’ll love.

Whether you're chasing something spicy, sweet, or savory, these new openings are giving us major foodie excitement this month.

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