We have been going to Kinjo for years and watched them expand locations across our city. We like that each location has a different theme but the food is consistent. Kinjo is the Keg of sushi LOL... Service is always friendly and prompt and they have always made it fun when our son was a kid by providing a carved fruit animal, or offering him a Pocky treat. As our son grew older, this was the place he chose for his "year end" dinner when school was out or for his Christmas treat. We have a lot of memories here and it's weird to think that a restaurant can be part of that memory but we are happy and thankful that it is... we even attended a tuna cutting ceremony where he dressed up as a warrior and held a sword. Now that our son is 16yo we look fondly upon those pics and moments and are still going but having different conversations about real life. This is what family dining can do. Thanks Kinjo for being a part of my family... read more

This Japanese chain has a few locations in Calgary. The food is ok not over the top. They do have some specials that will fit a student budget. The service is decent and they also have a small takeout and store to purchase some merchandise. If you're not looking for Ayce Japanese/Korean food, then this place is a good alternative. read more

Kinjo Sushi - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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A great meal right off the plane. We ordered 8 dishes and 2 mini ramen and it satiated our sushi craving. They have mini ramen for $3 and it's a great introduction to their broth. I recommend their miso. Very creamy, full of flavor with lil bits of meat mixed in. They currently have bubble tea for $1.99. Matcha latte was pretty good. Overall, I say skip the lobster and tiger roll and go with the kawari oshisushi. The texture from the grilled salmon with mayo and brown sugar on top was yummy. I wish we got more of the oshisushi. I would definitely come back if given the chance. They gave me a box of poki for it being my first time there. Pretty cool! read more

The food is pretty good when you dine in. When I order takeout the sushi seems to be a bit smaller than normal and I don't think it's quite the value it was. read more

It's a nice restaurant but it's a little expensive for not perfect sushi. There are a lot of options for sushi. They give to you a menu and a paper and you need to fill it up with the options that you want. I'm sorry to say but too many waste of papers right? I know some one of you guys will not agree with me, but sorry. The sushi was good, not sooo good... could be better or tasty better for the prices. The gyoza was not good, it's was hard to bite them, the spicy tuna roll was not spicy and about Jay-Mak Roll unfortunately I didn't feel any tasty, but the lobster niguiri was so good :) if you like niguiri and lobster, you should try :) and Inari niguiri was good too. The service was really good, the waiter was so nice and helpful and he was in his training.. good start right? I hope you guys have a nice experience and like the place :) thanks for reading read more

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Really tasty food. The service was outstanding overall great experience. Five star for sure.

This is our to-go restaurant. Whether you want a quick take out, a casual lunch with friends or a more fancy diner with a date, this is the place to go. The food always meet our expectations. Service is prompt and accurate. They have a wide variety of menu for everyone. Sushi, Sashimi, Ramen, Friday chicken and bubble tea. The atmosphere there is always fun and upbeat. Highly recommended! read more

I love their To Go Market. I can walk in and choose from several already made meal packages. Good quality

Awesome sushi! I order from them all the time, and they never disappoint. Eating in is a great experience too:)

Kinjo is always great, whether dining in or takeout. Love the mango roll, and the magic steak. I hear the chicken is awesome, will have to try that next time. read more

If only Yelp allowed half stars, I was leaning more on the 3.5 Pros: - Complimentary sample rolls. They came out with 4 different rolls that were complimentary. Who doesn't like free? Score! - Free pocky at the end of the meal. I had the green tea pocky and I really enjoyed it. - Service was great! - Sashimi had really nice thick slices Cons: - The rolls were okay - Even though the sashimi slices were thick, the best out of the assorted fish we had was salmon. The rest were okay. This place is spacious. I think this is one of the spacious sushi restaurants I've ever been to. It would be good for parties read more

The food is really good, there is a extend amount of food you can choose, it has a really good services, when some one thinks about a Chinese restaurant the think mostly sushi but there's more, when you go inside the ambience is Chinese, the walls & paintings, This is a ex ele y place to eat with family, the only downside is the if there 6 or more you need to pay 15% more tip read more

My favourite sushi restaurant hands down. Service is insanely fast while giving you good quality fish and ingredients. The menu is the cheapest for sushi you can find. Each restaurant has a different feel but they all feel like home. read more

I have been to the location in Melrose numerous times, the location in Mahogany numerous times and the location on Maclod Trail by Chinook numerous times. Recently I was in the area so I decided to go and see this location. Here I had: - salmon sushi - tuna sushi - california roll - volcano roll - veggie roll - teriyaki glazed beef skewer - japa dog I had everything that I had tried before except for the Japa Dog! The Japa Dog was a special and tastes like japanese breakfast sausage. Love all Kinjo locations! read more

Kinjo is very busy on some days. But their food is pretty decent and good representation. The ambiance and decorations are good.

Amazing service. Amazing food. Good price i guess. We usually come here for a quick bite and meet ups

I really do love this place ever since they first opened this location! My family and I love to come here because it is always great food and service! As soon as you walk in, you get greeted with a friendly welcome in Japanese! The wait to get seated it usually really short and they always bring you samples of sushi rolls so that you can try some out before ordering. This also helps curb your hunger until the food comes which is really nice! I love their small plates because you get to try out several things rather than one huge roll (although their large rolls are nice too). They have a new bluefin tuna menu that's is seriously awesome!!! They didn't have all of the things on it available all the time but I did get to try out their fatty toro nigiri and which is amazing! I can't even - just go try it! Haha Their special sashimi or their beef tataki is also something I love getting as well. In terms of large rolls, the vegetarian roll is yummy with the avocado on top and tempura yam inside combo - the strawberry on top of the whole thing just makes it that much better. I would also recommend the mango roll with the shrimp tempura inside! I personally don't love the fried rolls but that's probably just a me thing because my friend loves them. Overall, the price is pretty reasonable compared to other places and you can count on the food being fresh as well. Would recommend a visit for sure! Also if you come on your birthday - the servers will all sing for you haha read more

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THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! Best sushi restaurant in Calgary, by leaps and bounds. Their staff is really nice, their food is sooo good, they have a sample at the beginning of every meal, and to finish off, they have a little treat at the end: Pocky sticks. These guys are amazing and I highly recommended! read more

Kinjo Sushi - Sushi sample at the beginning of the meal. - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love Kinjo, but apparently so does everyone else because the line up to eat here is INSANE! Kinjo doesn't take reservations - so for our sushi loving group of 8 we've either done senior citizens' dinner at 4 PM or it's a "2nd dinner" at 8 PM to avoid our previous failed attempts to dine at regular eatin' time (we've waited an hour before!) Complimentary sushi was brought out to us as we placed our drink and food orders - a nice touch! Even with our large group, all our food came out within 15 mins of ordering (both sushi and hot dishes). The servers came by frequently to clear our empty plates and fill drinks, and of course what our group calls "POCKY TIME!" came shortly after we finished eating. We were in and out of here in 45 mins - a record for us and honestly it's for the best. That line up is because of people who sit and dawdle (and sometimes stare!) at the people waiting for a table - DUDE GET UP AND GET OUT ALREADY I AM H-ANGRY!!! The food is always fresh here (I recommend the spicy crunch roll and the agedashi tofu), the servers are quick and are always smiling - and if you're lucky sometimes Peter Kinjo is around entertaining and that guy is a hoot lol read more

Kinjo Sushi - Spicy crunch roll - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Kinjo is not my first choice for sushi, but their very family friendly atmosphere is a huge plus for me when I want to eat Japanese food with my two young kids. Since they're always so busy, the food is pretty fresh as the turnover is huge, though a fellow Yelper has told me that some of the sushi in my pics look like it was made by amateurs. I suppose since I cut them up with scissors for my kids anyway, I'll let them get away with that, lol. However, it is not cheap to eat here. The price per dish ranges depending on the item and those plates add up very quickly! Also, don't expect authenticity here. Rather, enjoy a fun experience for family of all ages! I think this is why they're so popular. Service varies greatly depending on the server, but they are usually eager to help. read more

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Loved it, loved it! At first glance, this place may appear be pricey but it is not! The space is large and roomy and very clean. Service was fantastic! From the owner, we would given complimentary lobster bites on a fried won ton. Sooo good! (not on menu!) Ordered: Green tea (for 2) Chicken fried rice Fried Spring rolls Dynamite rolls Tempura Shrimp Tempura Asparagus Teriyaki Beef (the sauce on top was deelish!) We ordered in 2 instalments as we were not sure how large the dishes were - they are small so if the above order gives you some idea on what 2 hungry people would have - there ya go! And $30.71 plus tip! Amazing deal. Nice to get a box of Pocky at the end of the meal from the server! Who doesn't love chocolate covered thin biscuit sticks! I grabbed both that she held up including the strawberry - I was only supposed to choose one? LOL! We give this place 4.5 stars - a half star taken off for a small detail - likely the food you order at once does not come out all at once. Just in case you wanted to eat a few things combined, you may have to wait a bit as some things get cooked before others. Overall, a lovely find and it wasn't too busy tonight! (Usually the place/parking lot appears packed!) read more

I called twice before to confirm that they were accessible, because I am in a wheelchair. They assured me that they are. The door requires someone to open it and there is a large lip to get the chair over, so you require assistance getting in the door. My husband went before me and got a seat- they put us at a booth and sat me at the end of the booth which was not the most comfortable. The appetizers and soup were good but I would not go back for sushi. The crab was fake. They did give us a free roll and took the kids back to pick from the Polky stash. As we were leaving I saw a whole section of tables where we would have been much more comfortable. read more

Wow! My husband took me here for Valentine's dinner, we had a 20 min wait for a table but it was totally worth it. Very clean, lots of seating, huge open kitchen with the most sushi chefs I've ever seen at one time. Our drink order was taken quickly and a sample plate of four pieces of rolls given to us. The menu is big but it's all photos of every dish and piece of sushi..I had a hard time deciding. Our food came in a timmley manner and plates were somewhat spaced out which was great. Don't expect your entire order of sushi to come out all at the same time, they pace it and check it off a list by your table. I recommend the Dragon love roll which is the male and female Dragon rolls together. There was even a Pocky girl that came by and gave me some chocolate pocky sticks! Nice touch! I can't wait to go back and try different rolls and sushi...So many to choose from. read more

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-----Food----- Blue fin tuna is as good as it gets! So many unique rolls - i LOVE the Tiger roll been here many times and tried many of the items on the menu, and I loved all of it -----Cosmetics----- Japanese shrine in the entrance is cool, and the restaurant has a nice layout with an open kitchen like most sushi places. -----Service----- Fast, friendly, efficient read more

Kinjo Dalhousie has a great variety of sushi! The price is very reasonable. The sushi came out very fast and was delicious!

Best sushi in Calgary. I ordered an assorted of rolls all of them were so yummy but the Volcano Roll was my favorite because I love spice food. read more

All the reviews had 5 stars for this restaurant so I had to stop by and give it a try. They didn't take any reservations so I was hesitant to go because I didn't want to wait 40 mins to eat. When I called they informed me that it was only going to be about 10 mins wait and indeed it was despite being the 10th name on the list. The atmosphere was very similar to a lounge, much like Joey's Tomato. The service was extra speedy, hence the short waiting time. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted with free samples of rolls and ginger beef. Very cool, who wouldn't want free food right? Our server was running back and forth as if there was a prize to win for the fastest server. Our food came out really fast and it didn't tasted like it was pre-made so that was a relief. They had a lot of small, appetizer dishes so you won't have a problem with choices and the prices are really reasonable for sushi; although the tataki dishes are much pricier compared to the rest of the menu. Their sashimi slices are extra thick so definitely the best bang for your buck. I don't think there was a dish that stuck out for me but if I had to choose then it would be the beef tataki. Unfortunately there wasn't enough beef...hehe..but the sauce was exceptional and the slices were considerably thin. Their low price margin attracts a lot of customers and their owner walks around and interacts with everyone which I think was a clever business plan, making them extremely busy. Overall, my experience was pleasant and the food quality was decent. Good enough for me to come back because service was very prompt and prices are probably the cheapest in town when it comes to sushi so can't go wrong with that.:) read more

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My first time experiencing Kinjo Sushi was at this location. What an amazing impression... First of all, the wait times are very reasonable. Sure there are a lot (and I mean a lot) of people waiting, but tables clear very fast as this place is HUGE!! We got some complimentary sushi, 8 pieces to be exact, since we had a table of 6. So one plate of 4 for each side of the booth :) They were delicious! We tried the kinjo roll, mango roll, and the chef's special midori roll. Very yummy rolls :) i enjoyed the smoky taste of the Kinjo roll, as well as the warm cream cheese in the midori roll. :) The avocado and mango combination for the mango roll was also divine! Peter Kinjo came to our table and greeted us, he also made the boys say nice things to the girls at the table. The girls also got free Pocky after. He really makes an effort to chat with the table. :) Staff are very welcoming, very humous, too! Our server was really fantastic, came to check up on us a lot, and I love how the waiters/waitresses when bringing food, they check it off on the list like a dim sum restaurant. Helps to keep track of the food they bring out so often! The prices are soooo reasonable. I don't know if it's because they've just opened, but honestly the prices here are so much more inexpensive than the prices at other great sushi restaurants. You can definitely have a good meal here if you're on a budget of $20 :) We also tried the green tea ice cream, it came with some Pocky sticks and whipped cream. Overall, I would totally recommend this place :) Easily accessible, great food, great service, and Pocky!!! read more

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Kinjo... the MacDonalds of sushi. Featuring farmed salmon and touting themselves as serving the cheapest bluefin in town. The fact is, they're serving the only bluefin tuna in town because everyone else is aware that the bluefin tuna is not only endangered, but is a keystone animal. Meaning, when they go, so do a whole host of other sea life. Shame on you Kinjo. read more

This is my favourite sushi restaurant since moving to Calgary and I absolutely love the setting in the furniture in the open concept and the staff. I love their selection and there's quite an amazing selection. I just took off one star because the prices are quite high but I guess I'm getting used to the fact that prices are far too high for any restaurant in Calgary. My favourite sushi place back in Toronto in Chinatown I could pay $45 and feed a family of four for two hours and then have enough leftovers the next day for lunch for everybody. I have never seen any kind of prices like that in this province...... read more

Not so fresh! Small portions. Not so friendly service! Definitely needs improvement. They're stingy with their ginger.

This is my favorite restaurant! The food is amazing and service is very fast. Lineups can be long around dinner but we've never had to wait for very long. Food is served within minutes after ordering and the staff is very friendly. Awesome place! read more

Kinjo Sushi - Free samples at Kinjo - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We came here for a birthday dinner. The food was authentically Japanese and we loved it! Prices are are in the higher range, reasonable enough though. One thing I might say that didn't quite cap the night was their follow through customer satisfaction- I mentioned we went there for a birthday dinner, waiter was notified and gave a go for the birthday song and greeting ...... but nobody came to greet :( they forgot it too busy it seemed) read more

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Ordered online and picked up. Pleasant surprise on the website that online orders are 20% off. It's always an enjoyable experience to dine in with shareable small plates. It was nice to have sushi, rolls, miso at home. A little pricey even with the 20% off and didn't taste quite as fresh but still a nice option. read more

Free pocky! Automatic one star. Weekend evenings are insanely busy - expect 20 - 40 min waits. When you finally do get to be seated though, the good service is fast. Unlike the south location, the menu is plentiful. They always have a special menu for the season and it's good to switch up the normal items for something new. True to the Kinjo chains, they will gather and sing happy birthday to you on your birthday, if you request it. I have been here on occasions where the fish is fresh and occasions when it's just so-so. Where in times they lack in food quality they overwhelm you with intrusive customer service. Every meal I have had here has been satisfactory or plus, which means you really can't go wrong. read more

Dined with family. Menu is definitely unique, some items I've never seen before - at Kinjos and other Japanese restaurants, and I've known and eaten Peter's food since ... well, before 2000. We were short on time, but I was assured by the rest of our party that they would be able to feed us promptly and we would be out of there in an hour. While I rather enjoy savouring my sushi, sake and company dining out at Japanese establishments, sometimes you just have to eat and get going. Thankfully, I was not misled. Service was attentive, food wicked fast and fresh. Those two don't always go together. (I *hate hate hate* pre-made sushi). Thankfully, the folks on the sushi line are popping them out as fast as we could order Some birthdays and special occasions were celebrated while we were dining, lots of fanfare with all the staff participating. Thank goodness they don't make you wear the robe and hat any more! It's an atmosphere thing. There are worse things. We didn't have a reservation, but at 5pm on a Monday... probably don't need one. I must say that every dish we ordered was very good quality meat. The sashimi platter for $19 had large, meaty slices of tuna and salmon, a scallop, and I think there was hamachi as well as properly cooked tako - and I've eaten a lot of awful octopus to get to this nicely steamed morsel. The daikon and cucumber slices were a really welcome layer on the dish too - so many sushi places have been cheating me of one of my favourite vegetables. I know it's expensive, but it's worth it, I want it! The negitoro pieces were great, we also had some grilled scallops that I wasn't sure I could eat - but the others at our table were pleased with the quality of the dish. They also offer the soy wrap for cones. Interesting, and not seen very often. Even my nephew likes it, and that's saying a lot. We also had gyoza, chop chop, California roll and rainbow roll. While the size of the rolls was a bit disappointing (I've had more substantial rolls), they were ok sized and tasty. My nephew also ordered the ice cream pear for dessert. I hear it's sourced locally from Amato Gelato. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a shot before the whip cream melted and the lovely presentation was destroyed. He enjoyed it immensely. We were also greeted with the traditional send off gift of Pocky. Thao B. Does have some good points, but when I've had as much lousy sushi around the province for the same or more money... I pick Peter's. According to the rest of the party, it's busy at this location, not only because of the quality, but because of the scarcity of Japanese food in the NW. We'll be back. read more

This place is the most fun Sushi place I have ever been to. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, it's has a million tables and beautiful decor. When I was here, it was constantly full and what a great vibe! The wait staff were all great to me and I just loved being here. I ended up being here for 4 hours and was treated so well. The food was delicious, service great, atmosphere a ton of fun...I will definitely be back! read more

Kinjo Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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How did we not try this place sooner?? After working like crazy to clean and move heavy furniture in my livingroom (on my birthday no less) while my other half worked the Calgary Comic Expo all day, neither of us were interested in cooking that night so when a friend of ours said he loved this place we thought we'd finally give it a try. It's right down the street so why we didn't go sooner I have no idea.... It's a busy sushi shop that is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. Clean, bright, and they give you menus and a pad so you can write down what you want. I tried their negitoro roll, a philadelphia roll (cheating for my current diet but it was my birthday so meh), the chicken karaage, a hot california roll, split a shrimp tempura and an onion rings, and split I think the tiger roll, because it had unagi on top and wasn't the golden dragon one (D ate the head on that, it was so cute)! I wish their salmon was wild, not farmed, but it was fresh and didn't have the usual tasteless-farmed-salmon taste/texture to it so at least it was quality stuff. The tuna was delicious, and the tempura onion rings are now a favourite... I definitely look forward to trying more of their menu once our crazy diet is over! read more

This place tastes so good and it's very cheap they also have very cheap bubble tea that taste great and there little shop is so cute and all the snacks taste so good read more

Kinjo Sushi - four plates of sushi and drinks - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Review: dinner. Bottomline: family oriented Izukaya (tapas style) Japanese restaurant with a lively atmosphere that serves good quality sushi. Atmosphere: everytime we come here it's always busy and noisy. Despite this, we always feel welcomed and well attended to. It's like we are here for a party and Kinjo is the warm host. Decor is typical of a Japanese restaurant but it's nice that half of their restaurant use booths. And make sure to mention to them if it's someone's birthday. You will be in for a treat. Food: we frequent Kinjo and have tried a majority of dishes. Their sushi in general is quite good. Rice is cooked well and rolls are well put together. Ingredients are fresh and they have a good variety of sushi and rolls to choose from. What they falter at are their cooked food. Portions are small and none we have found stood out. Value: like other tapas places, the price can add up quickly without you realizing. Prices are average to expensive depending on the dish. Expect to pay more than usual for a full belly. read more