It was all good until they dropped fish on the floor then cut it up and served it right in front of my eyes!!!!

great service, i highly recommend the mango roll very good. there a guy named andre that is very friendly and always walkin around giving free samples n talkin with ppl. IF you tell them you are from out of town you get a special greetings as well. very clean and pretty good price. for desert i like the pear ice cream or something like that. will def come back when im in town read more

I LOOOOVE Kinjo. This is my favorite sushi spot in Calgary. The prices are extremely reasonable, the service is usually pretty great and the fish is so fresh. There is a downside though; the wait sometimes. This place can be really busy, especially on weekends and Thursday and Friday nights. The best part is the Sushi boat. If you get a table along the bar, you can just grab and eat. Great for people who are hungry! The hot rolls are different and yummy, the tempura crisp and the teriyaki delicious. If you like sushi, this is the place for you!! read more

Delicious sushi, excellent pricing, attentive staff, downright awesome every single time!

Kinjo is very busy but very friendly, they seem to always do their best to get you seated as quick as they can. Sushi was pretty good, most great. I found that a couple of the rolls looked like they were slapped together...but this could be expected on a busy Sunday afternoon. As a side note it is very hard to order off the menu and not also steal some off of the boats as you wait. all in all a good place for some tasty sushi. read more

Delivery took 1h15 min. Ordered via skipthedishes.ca. I ordered the sushi platter, unagi roll, cucumber roll and avocado tempura. It was pretty good. read more

Fair warning - if you are wanting a quiet night out with not much interaction, DON'T go here. Fortunately when I visited I wasn't looking for that. Often before I go somewhere I tend to check out their website, and try to determine what the atmosphere is like. This place looked like a lot of fun. Peter Kinjo was doing some rounds while we were there, big knife in hand. He was handing out boxes of Pocky to the ladies. However, when he approached the couples, the game often changed. Peter would have the guy hold his girlfriend's hand, profess his love for her, then give him the box of Pocky to give to her along with a kiss. We hadn't reserved a table, but we got seated quite quickly at the sushi bar. I haven't had enough sushi to be able to identify it as it floated by, so we ordered off the menu. The sushi was excellent, but it definitely got crowded with plates, etc. by the end. Had there been someone sitting beside me, we definitely would have had no room. They do this to keep track of what you eat by plate colors - different colors signify different prices. At one point during the meal, the staff stopped and did a musical number, with Peter leading it all. It was highly entertaining. I'd recommend watching the video on the "Why Kinjo?" page on their website before heading there to get a better idea of the atmosphere. Definitely going to be going back. read more

Very good. Very fun to have the sushi boats floating by. First time having a lobster roll; we loved how they served it with the tail carapace on top for decoration. We will likely go back next time we are visiting Calgary. read more

Me and my husband have tried many Japanese restaurants and this has the best sashimi!! We love the fatty toro so much and we will definitely go back and try more! The service is great and I was offered a free Pocky a nice guy. I will recommend this restaurant to my friend. read more

The food is always delicious! We usually come to this location because of the delicious food and friendly service.Tonight,however was an exception. Our server gave off this vibe that he did not want to be there. He was rude ,and everytime we asked for something his tone felt like we were an inconvenience. When I asked for the menu,he replied "menu again" in a condescending tone.He never came to check on us. I get that it was a busy night, but it shouldnt be an excuse to be rude to your costumers. Overall, it kind off ruined our meal. read more

Frozen fish. For $6.50 a plate for 3 pieces of sashimi, I expected fresh fish. Go to a AYCE for this price and quality.

Very average sushi, pretty bad prep area with the staff washing dishes etc. inches away from the boat. Slop all over the deep fryer and algae on the bottom of the "old plastic boats", spur of the moment choice...don't think I'll do it again. read more

Kinjo Sushi - Workin' - Japanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Very average sushi joint. No wild salmon was a definitive killer for me. Not coming back anytime soon unless they add that option. Farmed salmon (or any fish) is a definite no-no. read more

Discusting, I went to the restroom and I saw a cook with the uniform in the restroom . I was there until he finished and he did NOT wash his hands and went back to the middle kitchen. I even stayed a lil more to see if he is going to watch and he did NOT. I left the place right away .. Discussing!!! read more

was craving kinjo and happened to be in the area of this location. had never been to this location before and probably will not be back. compared to the other locations the service was slow and servings were small. ordered magic steak and there was only like 5 pieces of meat on my plate as compared to the full plate i get from other locations. also ordered plain steamed rice and it just felt like it wasn't enough, i didnt get as full as i normally do from the other locations. the food tasted decent, servers were friendly but definitely the same atmosphere as the other locations. the concept of the floating boats of food are cool but the same food items kept making multiple loops and made me wonder how long they had been sitting there. love kinjo but i personally wont be back at the macleod location! read more

Below average Japanese food, almost similar to food court quality. Very 'family' oriented. Nothing special here - it's not horrible food or anything, but if you are expecting authentic Japanese food, definitely skip this place. read more

literally, I've had better. I've been there several times as there were no other decent Japanese restaurants near Chinook. Simply put, I'm not impressed with the quality of food. Oh, I've seen Peter in Sakana Grill and Sumo restaurants before. It's all same for the last 10 years at least!!! read more

Places change; management, menu, environment and atmosphere. I know - everyone over 40 probably realizes we are not always in control of change and sometimes it's for the better. I've been enjoying all that Kinjo has to offer for 6 years. Both locations but generally Macleod. Judging sushi restaurants often by the sashimi Kinjo made the grade easily; melt in your mouth, cut beautifully fresh fish! The menu has expanded - great! There are more tables - fine if you don't mind tucking in your elbows and stacking plates while your eating. Service used to be personal; knowing your name, your favourite menu items. Staff looked like they had fun teasing customers in song, in gestures of affection you had to repeat to loved ones. Samples before you ordered and Pocky after your meal ended also made this restaurant unique and spirited. It's lost it's charm the last few visits. Paper stuck to our scallops, salmon that has an off-putting smell, bringing all our dishes at the exact same moment (without table space) and less sauce, smaller portions, and no one considering if we'd like a refill of water, tea or even to take plates that are about to topple off the edge if the tiny table. I've brought my partner, my family, friends and colleagues to experience the food and atmosphere over the years as there truly was something for everyone. An orange fruit monkey for the young, tataki for the seafood lover or ginger beef for the Calgarian. Unfortunately the food is no longer enough to have me coming back. Macdonaldization has come to Kinjo; get in, get out and no you do not get an adequate size table or booth if you are two people, regardless of how long you are prepared to wait. read more

Came here for lunch. Well priced, attentive staff, and good sushi. Like the atmosphere in the rssturaunt. We'll be back

Kinjo himself is a bit of a boob (he loves to interrupt your meal to threaten the boyfriend/husband with a fake knife, then offer Pocky) but the food is so fantastic it's worth it. If you can get a table next to the rotating trays of sushi (and grab a volcano roll) you're in for a treat. read more

Even when is not the best sushi in town I really liked it... The service was very friendly and fast! ... Also the sushi was not bad... I might go back if I am around... read more

I went to place last night and I was surprised in how good it was. The service was good, people were happy and the food was perfect. If you love sushi and you are stopping in Calgary I highly suggest this place. read more

Fun fun fun. Much smaller than the dalhousie location BUT it's got the rotating sushi boat so I actually prefer this one. Fresh sushi, quick service (grab and eat) & surprisingly good uni. forgot to give me pocky at the end though there goes that 1 star. Good choice for a pre-movie meal, get in and out quick! read more

Went here for a business lunch on friday. Was exceptional and very value priced for my experience. Considering it was the lunch rush, it was busy but the waitress still gave us time and assistance. Short review but I'll just say I will be returning. read more

Huge Fan. Customer service excellence meets great sushi and fun atmosphere. A must for a first date.

Recommended from the Fountain Tire dealer and it was fantastic. Very fresh and so mouthwatering. The fatty toro was incredible and definitely recommend. Staff was very polite and prompt. I was stuffed within 15 minutes but still wanted to eat more. So take time out of your busy schedule and head down for some delicious food. read more

I have been going here for my birthday for the past three years without fail! This place not only makes tasty sushi it makes going to a sushi restaurant so much fun! I think the fruit sculptures for the kids and the gifting of pocky sticks at the end of your meal is such a good idea, not to mention all the staff greet you as you enter. Definitely worth a try if you have not as yet. read more

This Kinjo location is my favourite sushi restaurant because of the sushi-go-around. At peak times, there are a lot of varieties to choose from right on the sushi boat. However, if you go at off-peak hours, then your best option would be to order from the menu sheet, though it still doesn't take long at all for the order to come. Best part is that you'll never have the problem of ordering "too much" that you can't finish because you can literally take it off the sushi boat as you eat. read more

Nice atmosphere and service. I never had a interest in fish sushi until I tried some of the samples that were offered. Good place for a date night, read more

Very good sushi. Awesome staff and a great menu. Free pocky for the ladies.

This is by far one of the best sushi places we have tried since moving to Calgary. Jo who is a waiter is so funny and friendly. They give you sample plates when you arrive and you leave with a box of Pocky. The food was amazing. We got a seat right away and our food was delivered with in min of ordering. I will be going back to Kinjo for sure. read more

We were sat immediately and greeted at the bar and shortly after with some complimentary rolls and our beverages were delivered promptly after ordering and were left never empty for the remainder of our experience. We sat at the bar which had a sushi train and the sushi production in the middle; it was great to watch everything going on. The service was most definitely attentive and friendly. We tried the volcano rolls, dynamite rolls, spicy tuna rolls, spicy tuna cone, Toro sashimi and vegetarian rolls. All were very good, but the volcano rolls were to die for! We will definitely go back next time we are in town. read more

Good sushi but sooo expensive! The dragon roll had eyes and a head hahah it was cute!

This is the most fun & crazy sushi joint in Alberta. In addition to the typical rotating sushi boat, the staff sing birthday songs, hand out Pocky candy & generally have. a good time. And the sushi is fresh & tasty too. read more

Fast, fresh, and simple. Plus, it comes with a free sample of four pieces.

We came across Kinjo sushi when we were trying to find a Japanese place near Chinook Centre and thought we'd give it a try. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming when we first walked in and the boats that carried the sushi caught our attention. Strangely, the kitchen was located in the middle of the rotating boats which made us feel a bit greasy while sitting next to the boats. The staff was nice and friendly. However, after eating several dishes we realized that the variety of sushi dishes offered on the boats was very limited so we decided to order from the menu. The sample dish given to us lacked visual appeal and was pretty bland. There was a staff walking around the store giving free pocky's to females only (which made my male friend feel excluded and offended), and a dish was forgotten. The food overall was okay but not really worth the price. To be honest, the salmon sushi was the only food item we thought was good. As for the Potato Croquette we were expecting four full pieces as that is what the picture showed in the menu, but we got two full pieces cut into halves instead. We were also told that the promotional bluefin tuna was sold out when we tried ordering it. Everything else was just okay. At the end when we were paying, my friend gave 18% tips even though he didn't really enjoy the food and I paid 10% because I thought he paid too much. When we were leaving, the staff only said Thank you and Goodnight to my friend only and completely ignored me which was rude. I know people who would only pay 8% or even 5% if they did not enjoy the food or experience. Conclusion: this place has AYCE quality Japanese food at a restaurant price which was not really worth. read more

I have not had a bad experience at Kinjo, they are always so friendly and the food is good! I love the moving sushi bar so you can just grab whatever you want, and the prices are reasonable. You can fill up for $15! If you want to pick from the moving sushi bar rather than order from the menu, go at supper time. The wait time is sometimes around 20-30 minutes at supper, but it's worth it. There's something for everyone at Kinjo, not just sushi but other Asian hot dishes. read more

This place has a weird policy that customers cannot be seated at a table until their entire party has arrived, this proved to be frustrating when I took clients for lunch..... not to mention the food was very average and messy, the rolls are not very tightly rolled. Expect your small table to be stacked with plates as each of the different colored plates is a different price, your plates are added up at the end of the meal to determine your bill amount even when ordering off the menu! I will not be returning. read more

Only the best sushi place in the city! They really make you feel welcome here and have the some of the best customer service I've ever seen in a restaurant. Definitely have to try it! read more

Quality at the Macleod store has gone downhill. I went there a while back with a friend and the service was terrible despite it not being busy. So I vowed never to dine in the restaurant again but ordered take out instead. My latest takeout order from the Macleod was just plain disappointing. The rice was not cooked properly and the sushi rolls were poorly wrapped. I ordered the Maki combo, the seaweed was ripped and didn't cover the entire roll. I won't ever be ordering from this location again. read more