Fantastic restaurant from Darren Maclean! Had the Yakitori Omakase experience at first sitting on…read moreSunday night. Restaurant wasn't terribly busy - probably because it was Super Bowl Sunday!!! Seated promptly - there are only four seats for the omakaze experience. You have a view of all the preparation of the food - sat right in front of the charcoal grill which emanated heat through the glass. The starts of the experience - the Hokkaido scallop and the chicken ass (only available on the omakaze experience and cannot be ordered in the regular dining room now). Never felt rushed, unlimited sides. Only thing that could be improved is difficulty hearing the server and chef over the background music and restaurant noise. Also some of the background music didn't seem to suit the environment (pretty sure I heard some Dr Dre!!)

My friend picked Shokunin because the executive chef was featured on Netflix's final table. The…read morerestaurant also had good reviews that made us eager to check it out. Shokunin had a fun vibe upon entering. The staff were friendly and knew the menu. I thought food was a bit underwhelming. Nigiri were decent - some tasted better than others. Yakitori took a long time to make and were salty. Kale salad was the most disappointing bc I was told that it's refreshing and a fan favorite. The dressing was creamy and heavy, and the kale were whole bunches and not chopped up for ease of eating. Cocktail was also very mid and I had no desire to order a second one.

The boys and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday(contrary to the hours listed on Yelp, they are open…read moreon Tuesdays). The interior of the restaurant has seen better days and they will be undergoing a major renovation from September 21st to 2025. The owner, Jay, was pleasant and attentive. He brought us a plate of complimentary spring rolls with sweet chili sauce. They were piping hot and super crunchy! Our family ordered three personal hot pots to warm us up on a cool autumn afternoon: spicy miso soup with lamb; Tom Yum soup with seafood; kimchi soup with beef. Our soups arrived in a timely fashion on top of individual burners (this was my first time seeing pink gel used as fuel) and they were intensely flavourful. My lamb was tender and the fish cakes, crab sticks, tofu, enoki/brown mushrooms, suey choy, and konjac vermicelli were deliciously satisfying and comforting. As usual, the boys and I had a taste of all three soup bases, and we decided that we liked them all! Just one thing of note: the soup tends to thicken halfway through your meal, so you might need to add a bit of hot water. We will certainly be back!

Ordered the personal hotpot for lunch: Tom Yum soup base, mixed seafood for protein, which included…read moremussels, shrimp, simulated crab sticks, and fish balls. The flavour was intense and satisfying. Service was prompt and efficient. Interior is about to undergo renovation and it could use a lift; it feels a little dated. Will close Sep. 21 and reopen in 2025.

Enjoyed an early dinner while on vacation. The menu is extensive and we settled on the dinner for…read moretwo. We were extremely satisfied with the quantity and quality of meat and sides. I've been to a few other bbq places where the meat is not seasoned at all, and tastes pretty bland. Gyu-kaku definitely put some salt and pepper on the meat before bringing it by, and that truely made all the difference. There were a few booths that were worse for wear with tape on the seats. For that reason it isn't my favorite spot for a date, but great food.

Had the party of 4 dinner and was well worth it. Priced decently given the amount of food. Service…read morekept the meats coming. Overall very pleased!

Great place to hang out and get some delicious food…read more Authentic AND cheap AND TASTY! Service was fast.

This was my second time here in 6 months. Their food is reasonably priced, lots of seating area…read more(main floor and downstairs). Downstairs is where you can see the chefs prep the sushi and sashimi. Order at the till and then you will receive a buzzer (to pick up your food when it is ready). You can grab the sushi from the lower level (basement). My better half has some very specific dietary restrictions and they were able to answer my questions, staff was polite and did notify us if any foods might be cross contaminated. The atmosphere is casual but could also be a nice place for a date. They had the patio open today which is where we sat. We ordered the sushi lovers tray $20 for 20 pieces (4 sashimi and 16 pieces of sushi). My kids don't eat spicy food so the chef was able to make our sushi tray to order (with the spicy sauces on the side), which was lovely. The chef asked about our dietary restrictions when I asked for the spice to be served on the side. Also, we ordered the spicy chicken ramen (TIP: if you are sharing with a non-spicy eater, you can order it with the spice paste on the side, which is what we ended up doing). Kids love the broth here, and it is chicken based. Some ramen places will have chicken ramen but then it will be prepared in a pork based broth, which doesn't work for us. We ordered two of the salmon sushi lovers trays, one chicken ramen, one chicken yakatori and one bbq chicken rice bowl. There is a good amount of variety on the menu, whether you are looking for a meal or more of a snack item. They do have chicken, lamb, beef, tofu, and pork on the menu along with vegetarian options.

Bullet train sushi in calgary Fun and entertaining. Great…read morefor solo diners. Small portions but has a good variety of everything. I would order the special rolls and Nigiri as these dishes were the best and did not disappoint. I had so much fun here. It was not cheap but it was a fun experience that made me feel like a big kid. And I wasn't the only adult enjoying the place. It was a bit sad when the train past you when you thought it was yours. But sooooo exciting when it did stop!

My favourite thing was probably the house made ginger ale, wish that was bottomless. I loved how…read morefun and interactive my experience was with ordering what I wanted on the iPad. Quick little dopamine hit haha. You can only order 3/4 items at a time how ever. And free parking is only after 4pm, so we did have to pay, as we went during lunch time. The food was great price for what you received. Would probably go back again, if in the area

Love the idea and atmosphere but the service and more importantly, the food, was a big…read moredisappointment. We did the tasting menu and the nigiri was not at all authentic as the rice was cold and not seasoned correctly. The fish itself was just ok for the price. We found the quality of food to be much better at RAW around the corner (where we went immediately after Nupo since we were still hungry after the pricey tasting menu). If you've had halfway decent sushi in any big city then definitely skip eating here as you'll be underwhelmed. For a sushi fix, head to RAW.

NUPO is an upscale Japanese restaurant in downtown Calgary. Menu has a choice of individual items…read moreor a tasting type selection. Food quality is good and one of the best for Japanese cuisine in Calgary. Drinks menu is very good and they have mocktails as well. Service is excellent. Not especially great value considering the price but NUPO is a good choice for a different dining experience. Parking lots nearby and there is underground parking in the building.

The reviews were good, so I stopped by for dinner to try some sushi by myself. The interior of the…read morerestaurant has a nice atmosphere and is a small space. The store staff was alone, so you might have to wait. I chose salmon, tuna, hokkigai, and eel from Nigiri's menu, and added agedashi- tofu and miso soup. First of all, Nigiri's rice was not tasty. It's dry, and unfortunately, the fatty tuna (toro) sushi I had was sinewy and difficult to chew. The salmon had cuts on the surface, but also texture was unpleasant to chew. I didn't feel like eating any more, so I left the restaurant. If I get the chance to come here, I'll try something other than sushi.

Came here on a Saturday for dinner with the family. It had great reviews so we had to try it and it…read moredid not disappoint. It's a cute little place with not too many tables. Thankfully, on this day it wasn't too busy. That being said it started to fill up after we got a table. Parking is street parking. The service was really great and attentive. The inside of the restaurant has some character. The menu is not large but it did have some of our favourite items. We ordered Prawn Tempura Udon, Assorted Sashimi, Dynamite Roll, 2x Salmon & Avocado rolls and a Rainbow roll. Everything tasted fresh. We definitely will try and come back again.

Great spot for yakitori. Sashimi was fresh and the yakitori was on point. There's late night happy…read morehour where yakitori are 20% off. Very spacious inside with lots of seating. Service was good and the food came pretty fast. Street parking is available

Wow, where to start the sushi is great. The sashimi is great. The equator is great. Everything we…read morehad and there is too much to list was absolutely awesome. One of my favorites was the cucumber appetizer. Also, the steak served on a super hot stone you finish cooking it at the table. Their Asian inspired cocktails are tasty as are the oysters on the half shell parking might be a bit of a challenge but once you get out of the car, you will enjoy this restaurant.

Service- always prompt and courteous…read more Ambiance- came for my adult son's birthday. Always a relaxed atmosphere. Food - this is more traditional sushi and Japanese. All dishes, although looking small, are quite generous portions. I always enjoy coming here and enjoying good Japanese

I came here for their lunch special and it was so worth the visit and couldn't even believe the…read moreprice! My friend recommend we come here during our lunch and the service was spectacular and the food was just as amazing! I highly recommend coming here for their lunch special which was only $21 for a cirachi don (very fresh fish and seasoned rice if you just add a bit more soy sauce) with miso soup and a salad that was so refreshing and well dressed and light. It also came with 2 giant rolls! I also got their kama salmon head and it was so good! They also offer omakase here I saw a sign but didn't have the chance to try so cannot speak on that yet but I will definitely be back

We were visiting from Seattle and chose this place. The sushi tolls were very creative, using…read moresalmon, crab and avocado in wonderful ways. We ordered two rolls, the melting mango roll and the tempura salmon roll. We also ordered a rainbow roll and the salmon avocado roll. All of these rolls were fantastic and I would get them again! Worth the trip to this restaurant!

Wow... hidden gem in Calgary…read more Where do I begin? Friendly staff greeted quickly with accommodations, table of 3. Newly engaged and a complimentary roll was added. Food? Dynamite. It is in the name. You must order the Dynamite roll. Crunchy roll, red wave, and seared salmon were runners up. Dessert- Ice cream was light and simple. Atmosphere? Modern (black/white)meets Japan. Hanging flowers and little details with China were an added touch. Highly recommend! Come here, you won't regret it.