I love this place my family has been going there for many years now the staff are very nice and smile a lot. The food is great I've never gotten sick, have problems or go home feeling bad definitely a recommendation read more

We ordered take out from Globefish Sushi & Izakaya. My colleagues got a bunch of sushi and other food to share. I decided to get my own instead. I got the Iginla Sushi Combo. Presentation looked nice. I am from Vancouver and we have lots of really good sushi back home. I did find that their sushi were ok in terms of taste. It was more like a 2.5 stars. The combo was $19. Regardless if you ordered from Doordash, take out or eat there, it is all the same price and portion size. So the Iginla combo came with - 2 pieces of Red Tuna nigiri - 2 pieces of Toro nigiri - 2 pieces of Salmon nigiri - and a Dynamite roll I found the fish not the freshest. The rice was a bit off with the vinegar ratio. The dynamite roll was very different from the dynamite roll that I usually get from other restaurants. I feel it has something to do with the filling inside. Usually other places add mayo imitation crab meat inside and their dynamite roll didn't have any. They substitute it with seaweed and cucumber. The Iginla Sushi Combo was $19 before tax. I wasn't too full after eating it. But again, Japanese food in Calgary tends to be in the higher-end because they are landlocked. read more

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Great menu. Huge selection. Almost makes ordering my dinner Mission Impossible! Ended up choosing the Vegetable Fantasy and the Mt. Fuji Roll. Veg Fantasy is something different. The avocado and asparagus and yam and the tomato and the special sauce makes it all so interesting. I don't love it but it was pleasant. But what will probably bring me back time and time again is the Mt. Fuji Roll. This is just too delicious. Avocado + Salmon + more avocado + smoked salmon + cream cheese topping = SUCCESS. Their Japanese green tea is very aromatic and flavourful. None of the watered down or cheap stuff. This is so pleasant. Overall ambiance is nice too. Good for going with family, friends, or on a dinner date. read more

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Third time I have ordered from Globefish, and definitely the last ( first two were good). When I spring for Toro, I don't expect something that looks like warm rice pudding and smells funny. Gyoza and tempura were cold and soggy. No thanks... read more

My first time at Globefish was a good experience. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and smooth. The server was very friendly and attentive. This restaurant is quite small but when I went on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too busy. The location is conveniently attached to Chinook mall and the prices are average for an a la carte sushi restaurant (in general they are pricier than other cuisines). I would recommend this place if you were in the area. read more

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This is a convenient Japanese restaurant located inside Chinook mall. I've been here a couple of times and have generally enjoyed it - lots of options including ramen, rolls, rice bowls, and sushi burrito. Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Overall clean, neat and modern atmosphere. The restaurant is small so sometimes there may be a wait. It is conveniently located in Chinook mall with parking available. Food: 3.5/5 This time, we had the sashimi salad, cherry blossom roll, happy crunch roll, and momo sake roll. I've also had lunch here and had a salmon and tuna bowl. I love the option to substitute with black rice, which was very tasty! Overall flavourful but I would've preferred a little less sauce / salad dressing. Service: 3/5 Servers were very efficient - we were quickly seated, orders taken, and food came quickly. It can get quite busy so sometimes it felt a little rushed, but great for a quick sit-down lunch. Price: 3.5/5 Reasonable for a sit-down Japanese restaurant Overall: 3.5/5 Overall I enjoyed my experience at Globefish chinook. It's a good sit-down restaurant for a quick lunch while at Chinook mall with various options including some special rolls. I would probably have liked less sauce with my orders but that can always be individualized. I would come again for lunch... perhaps to try their sushi burrito! read more

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Craving black rice sushi today ... and could not help but stop into Globefish in Chinook Mall. For basic sushi-fare, the black rice option is really fantastic. Really really great. Circling back and re-experiencing an old favorite was definitely worth it. read more

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I headed to the new Globefish location in Chinook Centre tonight for a friend's birthday dinner. I'm happy they already had the table when I got there, as there was a line at the front door of people waiting to be seated and not a lot of room in which for them to wait. The interior, in fact, isn't all that big. With a handful of booths and just as many tables, it's a cozy fit. But they do have a couple of large booths that can accommodate a group of 10-12 (we had 13 in our party and that was pushing it). Despite the size, the decor is lovely. White padded benches, light colours and flattering lighting made for a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. The service was good, we had roll after roll coming out and were well taken care of. We even brought our own birthday cake that the servers brought out for us at the end (and provided a sparkler to boot). Being that I was lucky number 13 in the party (and arrived a bit late after thinking the 'south' location was the Marda Loop location), I didn't get in on any of the pairs or groups of people who had ordered some rolls together. But I did order myself the Flames combo (Spicy California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll & Spicy Salmon Roll). At $15.95, I had my fill of sushi and have some lunch for tomorrow :). read more

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Honestly I never write bad reviews. Not this bad anyways. I am vegan. I don't eat any animal products including eggs and dairy. No fish or meat of any kind. I explained what that meant and ordered two vegetable rolls and two avocado rolls along with adegashi tofu and miso soup for myself. Had a great meal until multiple people told me afterwords there is fish sauce in both the miso soup AND the adegashi tofu!! Think about how many vegans and vegetarians order BOTH of those. Tofu?! Why would you put fish sauce in there. Heartbroken they didn't take me seriously. read more

Globefish Sushi & Izakaya - veggie rolls rolls, Adegashi tofu and miso soup (both apparently contain fish stock) and a veggie sushi burrito no mayo. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Worst service ever !!!!!!! I won't be going back to this location for a very long time, I even gave them an opprtunity to redeem themselves. My wife, kids & I were hungry for lunch today so we asked our son (His B-Day) where he wanted to go. He said he wanted to go for Japanese, so we suggested Japanese Village, at first then thought it might be too busy. We ended up at Globefish (Chinook Centre location). It started out a little shakey, right off with taking our drink orders. We ended up getting 8 glasses of water for the 4 of us. When we originally asked for water & tea, another waitress came by and asked us what we wanted to drink. We told her we already asked for water. I guess she took that as we wanted water from her as well. Then approx. 5min passed, and another waitress came by and took out food order. It was very simple a chicken teriyaki roll for my son, my wife orderded chicken teriyaki appetizer with a small salad, also yam tempura, and 2 extra bowls of rice. Oh yeah, I had a tempura don rice bowl. What really started to irratate us was my wife's meal comes out first, after waiting about 10-15min. Then 20 min pass, my sons chicken teriyaki roll comes out, 5 more minutes the two bowls of rice come out. Now after all that time passes everyone has eaten, and my wife asks the waitress where my meal. and the yam tempura is. The waitress never comes back to tell us. Then the yam tempura comes out. I ask a different waitress where my tempura don rice bowl is. ( Now bear in mind 40 minutes has now gone by, and the rest of my family has now eaten) The waitress comes back 2-3 minutes later, and says it will be a few more minutes. I tell her to forget the meal and take it off the bill. She apologizes and thats it. No offer to discount the bill NOTHING !!!!!! no offer on a return visit. We ask for the cheque, and that takes an additional 5 minutes. That could feel like an eternity when you're pissed off and haven't had anything to eat. The waiter, that brought over the wireless debit/credit machines asked how our meal was. I told him it was terrible, and that I didn't even get my meal. I asked if there was a manager around to talk to and he said yes. Guess who it was, it was one of the "waitresses" serving us that apologized for not getting my food. I could see him pointing at our table from a distance, she just turned around and ignored us so we walked out. VERY DISAPPOINTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I discovered this chain back when they first opened their first store in the ghetto SE called Chopsticks. The 3 of them had just moved from Vancouver and opened up this little restaurant where I would of never imagined trying because of the location; but I was amazed with the pictures they advertised so I had to give it a try. I quickly became one of their regulars and one of the perks were free dishes that the chef would create for us. Their service was impeccable and very accommodating. The Globefish in Kensington is extremely busy so it doesn't quite have the same affect as their original store but I'm glad that they're successful because their cooking truly came from the heart. I was excited to try their new location and even more so when I saw a menu with brand new dishes. I love the selections as they are very different and doesn't serve the typical sushi dishes. The theme was white and ambiance was enjoyable but the seat arrangements made the place look crammed which drowned the enticing decor. The crimson tide roll was delicious. The roll was lightly battered which wasn't overbearing giving it a soft texture and unique taste. I wasn't so fond with the beef tataki because the ponzu sauce was weak and the beef they used wasn't top notch; although the chop scallop nigiri tasted very fresh and had just the right amount of mayo. Our server didn't have the best service but the quality of the food made that insignificant. Overall, I would definitely come back and try some more innovative creations that they have on the menu. 2 thumbs up! read more

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Globefish is consistently just OK. They have a huge selection of rolls but I'm never wow'd by anything we order. Nothing has really stood out to me as my "favourite" or "amazing". The place is also really small so you're always going to have to expect some wait time. We'll go if we're at the mall and feeling like it but we won't go out of our way to come here. read more

The restaurant is a little on the small side, so maybe that's one of the reasons that they do not take reservations. We waited for about 20 minutes for a table which wasn't bad. However their restaurant is located next to the malls garbage compacters/pick up area... so you do have to live with the unpleasant smell while waiting for a table. We did not notice the smell once sat at our table. The food was decent. They do have a lot of rolls on the menu to cater to western tastes. Their calamari roll was a bit small though (only 5 pieces if I remember correctly). The sushi were not bad either, similar freshness to any other restaurant in Calgary. Overall, it wasn't a spectacular dinning experience, but if you are at the mall and wants your Japanese food fix, this is the place. read more

Globefish Sushi & Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

No complaints here... food was good, service was good and atmosphere was good. Its getting a little old and a reno is required. The tuna was actually very good, served on a bowl of ice and that's the way tuna should be served, cold. I would recommend. read more

I highly recommend the ramen especially the Kuro (black) Garlic ramen and any sushi rolls with mango or avocado. Calamari is yummy! A small note to keep in mind: -Small location (it can get very busy during peak hours) -High wait time if eating for a party of 4+ during peak hours -The pork in ramen dishes are all lean Overall, I would go back for a ramen craving. But if you are seeking a heavier and fatty ramen taste, you may wanna try elsewhere. read more

Dependable. Globefish isn't spectacular but definitely a great place to get your sushi fix. The menu is pretty standard but the dishes are well executed. Mentai Calamari...5 stars. Well seasoned bite-sized strips of calamari served on a bed of chopped lettuce and drizzled with a spicy mayo sauce. The calamari is perfectly fried...a nice delicate crust and super tender (not chewy). My only gripe is the '80s presentation with the mayo sauce drizzled all over like a Van Halen guitar, but fortunately the plating did not take anything away from the taste. Rock'n Shrimp...5 stars. A generous pile of bite-sized shrimp served on a bed of chopped lettuce and a side of spicy mayo dressing. The shrimp are perfectly fried in a light batter and lightly seasoned, as well (a nice light crust and the shrimp were succulent). You can taste the horseradish or wasabi in the mayo sauce but I didn't care for it...the shrimp, by themselves, were just as good as they're already drizzled with two other sauces. Dynamite Roll...5 stars. Small but tightly rolled sushi. One of the best looking dynamite rolls I've had the pleasure of trying...it's simple but perfectly presented. California Roll...5 stars. As with the dynamite roll, it's small but tightly rolled. A nice portion of filling and evenly sliced. Just a well prepared roll. read more

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Forewarning: this review should be considered in relation to the service only. I'd never had sushi before this trip, and haven't since so I have no frame of reference for the quality of the food, and I've come to decide that it's definitely not my food of choice, but for someone who knows what they're getting and is on better terms with the fare, it would likely be a far better experience. From the moment we walked in, until we left, we were met by big smiles and speedy service. Everybody from the greeter at the door to the server to the guy who cleared our table at the end was an absolute treat. They did seem minorly amused by my lack of experience with the things they were serving or how to go about eating it, but in a very friendly way. The location itself is small, and I could see how, if it was really busy, this could be a problem, but when we were there it had a very intimate feel that was great for a date setting. My date was a big sushi eater and she seemed to enjoy everything we had, and assured me that for the ammount of food we got - a plate of dumpling-like appetizer things I can't remember how to spell or even pronounce, two platters of sushi and a pot of tea - the price we paid was very reasonable. I feel strange writing a review of a place without having any way to know if the food would pass muster with a sushi eater or not, which is why I'm holding back the fifth star, but in every other respect this was a very positive experience. read more

Again still on the search for good sushi in Calgary. I was quite disappointed with Globefish in Chinook - despite other reviews from fellow Yelper's. Their menu is huge and they have a crazy amount of rolls to select from. It get's quite overwhelming when they all seem the same. The rolls are tasty but sadly the sashimi didn't seem fresh and some frozen *sad face* Sorry Globefish - won't return. read more

We were pleasantly surprised with Globefish Sushi. 4 friends and I decided to give it a try before we headed to a movie. It was a saturday night so there was obviously quite a line up when we first got there. We put our name down and they called our cell phone when a table was ready, which was great - we didn't have to wait around. We walked around the mall and then 30 minutes later our table was ready. We ordered quite an array of sushi and it was all nicely presented and tasted phenomenal! The service and atmosphere was great and we had a wonderful experience! Would definitely go again! read more

There is a lot of variety of sushi here, and all of it fresh! I especially love the Tsunami Roll (gotta love cilantro)! The staff is always very friendly and helpful which really makes it for a great experience! The only issue I have to with this restaurant is the lack of space! If you're going on Friday or Saturday night, be prepared to wait for an hour! But if you have the time available, I'd say it's worth the wait! read more

They have improved their menu since awhile back and I upped my rating. The lunch specials are really good! My favourite is the veggie box weekday lunch special. It is so good!!! I would eat it every day if I could. The service has been hit and miss but okay overall. The quality of the food is consistently good. The decor is pleasant. Globefish is a safe bet for a sushi meal but it can be pricey and it is in Chinook Mall so it can get very busy. I am glad they are there. One can get a lunch here comparable with food court prices but much better quality. One can also easily let loose and spend too much. read more

Globefish Sushi & Izakaya - Weekday lunch special - Veggie box. I love it. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Recently went here for dinner, really nice interior, I prefer it over the one in the NW, I don't feel claustrophobic! The sushi quality and service was great - as now expected from Globefish. The only unfortunate things were that the shrimp tempura seemed mini-sized, I expected the same quality from Sushi as you get from some of the other cheaper places. Also.. I became deathly ill after eating here; however, my two friends had the exact same food and were fine. I can only provide 3 stars for now.. no worries, I'll be back to give it a second try. read more

Place is SMALL! so be forewarned that you'll prob have to wait! If i go i'll usually only order the following: sashimi lunch special, seaweed salad, takoyaki, tuna/salmon sashimi plate... and only a few of their rolls. I have to admit that I only really want to go for their lunch and not dinner (though I have been to dinner), I'd choose elsewhere for dinner as I don't feel as though they have much variety - especially since I'm allergic to shrimp and seems like a lot of places these days just add shrimp to all their rolls! There's just not much that interests me on the menu. Service is not good. After the lunch rush you'd think we would be attentive but it was the opposite, they were busy on the other side of the room where there were no customers... how strange! and no one would come to our side where there were 3 tables occupied... we had to flag down wait staff for everything.... ummmph read more

Food Quality: 4/5 Kitchen Speed: 4/5 Parking: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Portions are good and the staff are friendly. Far better than the Sushi restaurant it replaced! read more

Place is cool and trendy inside. (For Calgary anyway). I liked the decor and the music they had playing. Parking was easy , off the street. Service was good, our server was really friendly and cordial (weird for Calgary). Went with my son, we had edamame and beef tataki and a couple rolls. One of the rolls (i dont remember their names) was the specialty of the chef and was delicious!. i remember it was top with bacon which i do not usually like but this roll was the bomb!. My son ate everything also and expressed his satisfaction and it was great to see that because he really likes sushi. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. They have a nice menu selection. Might go back on my next trip. read more

Ok... honestly if you want a terrific place to go for sushi this is it!!!! Service is terrific, tiny place we had to wait but oh my god so good!!! The shrimp dumplings are insane and the tempura rolls to die for. I found it priced reasonable and simply fresh , fresh, fresh. I know where I am going next for melt in your mouth Tuna and Salmon! Yes.... I said it GLOBEFISH! You gotta try it :) read more

I am a big fan of Globefish as one of the best Sushi options in Calgary (considering the price, quality, service, variety etc). However the Chinook branch still has room for improvement... and it can be really packed since it's attached to Chinook mall. read more

I'd had a couple underwhelming meals at Globefish in Kensington, so I wasn't expecting much at the Globefish in the mall. However, I've been a bunch of times since we've moved to the south end of town and I've left super happy every time. Granted, I don't know if I'm just negotiating the menu a little better, or if living in the sushi doldrums of Bonavista has made me thankful for any decent sushi I can get. We usually start with some izakaya items fill the post-work beer and something fried craving. Takoyaki and the Rock'n Shrimp bring the crunch, while the Beef Tataki comes with loads of umami goodness (fried garlic chips!) Nigri is nicely cut and always fresh, with pretty average prices. Maki can be made with brown rice, and I recommend trying an avocado roll this way (brings a lovely nutty and chewyness). The creative rolls aren't always the best value (and seem to feature a lot of variations of crab stick and prawn tempura), but the "special" rolls on the front of the menu can sometimes be fantastic. Last year they featured a special roll wrapped in soy paper, draped in toro and finished with some yuzu mayo that was a textural and flavor triumph. Another great special was the the salmon sashimi sampler, that featured three different varieties/species of salmon, including a toro-like fatty salmon that was out of this world. Service is fine, though not great. Like many sushi places, if you want things in a specific order, or have individuals ordering specific, different things (like your friend who doesn't eat sushi, so they'll just have a mess of udon) you'll need to let the server know specifically know when you want what. Beer is cold. Decor is modern and pleasant, though the space is small. The HUGE tv's are ridiculous. Plus, it's easy to wander back into the mall after supper to grab a P&S before heading home or to a movie. read more

I finally found a place for fresh sushi in Calgary!!.. I really liked this place!.. I cannot give them less than 5 stars!!.. the service was very friendly and fast!.. even on a friday night with all the tables occupied!.. The sushi was very very fresh!!.. and all the dishes I tried were delicious!!.. With a very beautiful presentation as a plus!! The location is beautiful!.. and the ambience is great if you are in the chinook mall and do not want to go somewhere else and have a good food, this is an excellent option!!.. In addition, I found the place inexpensive... read more

*WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE BEING ADVENTUROUS* Okay so I was craving Italian, specifically; East Side Mario's but to my dismay they no longer reside at Chinook Mall :( So I decided on Globefish instead. My first impression: The place was clean, dark, and had 1 seater booths great for just 2 people. And the ambiance was 90's music & Spice Girls- odd choice for a Japanese themed restaurant. Our server was friendly ( I don't want to sound racist- but he's Italian) so all night my mind was wondering why he was there. Perhaps he's dating a fellow waitress? Or maybe he speaks the language an is a Japanese wannabe? Or perhaps he's an ex-East Side employee? The good news is he spoke English and was knowledgeable about the menu, he sweet talked us into the Potato Tempura (special of the day) and always had a smile on his face. For starters Globefish offers GLUTEN FREE soy!!! The out come: Potato Tempura 4.5/5 Spicy Salmon 4.5/5 (too much sauce) Dragon Roll 5/5 Dynamite Roll 5/5 Kappa Roll 5/5 Avocado Roll 5/5 Assorted Tempura 5/5 House salad with Salmon & Ebi 5/5 Yakitori Chicken 4/5 (Needs to be cut into smaller bite sizes) Everything was delicious, I left full but happy! To me the whole experience was top notch!!!! read more

Excellent dishes and a good price. The service was much faster than I expected, the food very good and the atmosphere very pleasant. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Teriable service,sushi rolls had so much rice on it and were not even rolled tight. I would not come back to this place again. Sho will always be the better place to go! read more

Ordered the avocado, vegetable, yam tempura, and vegatable fantasy. Sushi was not worth the over price, 6 dollars for an avocado roll. Rolls were cut thinner than your finger. Won't be coming here again, when Kinjo is down the street. The only thing good here was the shrimp tempura. read more

This guys are the bomb. One of my favorite places of sushi around the world. The tuna tataki and viva las vegas roll are super tasty. Place is pretty clean and staff very friendly. I always come back when visiting Calgary. Highly recommended. read more

Globefish Sushi & Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Two waitresses and a room full of customers. One was talking to a gentleman dining by himself for almost the whole time we were there for our food. And the poor other girl did her best. The rolls were the same from one to another. Couldn't taste variety even though that's what I ordered. I can't recommend this place at all. read more

Always very busy and popular. They do great specialty rolls and interesting tempura I suggest trying the rockin' shrimp! Pricey but worth the price. Service is hit or miss. I would recommend this place to a friend. read more

OK. It was just ok. Stopped in for lunch on a weekday and were seated immediately. Drink and meal orders were taken quickly and then standards sort of relaxed... Our order took a long time to come. In a small, not very busy place, that shouldn't happen. When our lunch boxes came they were lukewarm. The portions were large for the price and things were tasty but would have been better hot. It took a long time to flag a waitress down for the bill and we stood at the register waiting to pay for a while too. read more

The staff here are fantastic! The gentleman who sat us was exceptionally friendly and accommodated us promptly. He gave us a great table with plenty of room for our baby and her car seat. The food here is a little pricey, but it was delicious! read more

I go out for sushi at least once or twice a month and have tried many places in the city. I'm rarely satisfied when leaving Globefish. I find their sushi falls apart and the rolls are cut very very thin. The quality does not match the price at all. read more

Found our new lunch/dinner spot! The sushi burritos are unbelievable, and pair it with a bowl of ramen and you'll not regret it! Customer service is also up to par, very friendly and able to read when a customer is chatty, or wants to be left alone like my wife and I. Will recommend to friends for sure read more