Photos by Ryan from LingoNomad (March 2023)
A few weeks after moving to Edmonton from Vancouver, I was served a video by either the Instagram or TikTok algorithm about Fu's Repair Shop. I'd been wanting to check it out since then!
From the outside, Fu's Repair Shop looks pretty unassuming, but once you get inside, the decor and the vibe feels almost one-of-a-kind.
Dim Sum
I started off my visit by trying out their Truffle Siu Mai.
The siu mai was pretty good, although the hint of truffle was minimal (which I kind of expected).
Main Dish
Ho Fun (also spelled Hor Fun, 河粉, literally meaning "river" + "rice noodles") is one of my favourite Asian dishes. It is a flat rice noodle typically served in a thick, soupy (hence its name, 河 "river"), and savoury gravy cooked with eggs and vegetables. The dish is also usually paired with some kind of protein.
Considering it's been quite a while since I had Ho Fun, I decided why not give it a try here?
I ordered Fu's Chow Ho Fun as my main dish, which I would interpret as Fu's Stir-Fried Ho Fun. Since it's stir-fried, it's not soupy at all, and each strand of the flat noodle is rolled up into a flavourful bite-sized piece. Almost reminds me of a gnocchi; close but not quite.
Was it delish? Yes.
If you still have no idea on what Ho Fun is and you're not sure you want to give it a chance... worry not! There are many other dishes you can try:
Reservation, Menu, Social
- To make a reservation online and find the latest menu of Fu's Repair Shop, visit www.fusrepairshop.ca.
- You can also check out its aesthetic Instagram page @fus_repair_shop.
Where Is Fu's Repair Shop Located?
Fu's Repair Shop is located around the Downtown Edmonton area at 9902 109 St NW, which is approximately:
- ± 2-minute walk away from the Government Centre LRT Station
- ± 6-minute walk away from the Alberta Legislature Building
Over and Out
I'll probably come back again next time to try out their other dishes. There is also an outdoor patio section that I have yet to check out!
Your Turn
Have you been to Fu's Repair Shop? What do you think of the place?
