We needed a place close to the airport that was open late and this place was perfect. Located in a…read morequaint part of town, parking was easy on the street the restaurant was on. There was no wait for our party of 4, but the restaurant was busy with lots of energy around 9pm. We were seated in a corner booth and had a nice view of the restaurant. There is also a small grocery area at the front, with Japanese favorites and some prepared foods to go. There was a nice selection of sushi, noodles, and meats, which we had some of each. I had a prime Rib and Angus skewers and both were excellent, but the magic sauce was the best on the angus. I had a bite of the tonkotsu ramen and the broth was bold, but not too heavy. Lastly, I had the bluefin tuna roll, which was a good size and so fresh, you could taste it. The blend of ingredients in this roll hit the spot. The service was great and we were in and out in under an hour.

I came to Ikusa for dinner recently. The restaurant has a really good vibe for hangouts and reminds…read moreme of izakayas in Vancouver and Japan. In terms of food, I tried their Bluefin Tuna Roll, Creamy Scallop Roll, Chef's Choice Sashimi, Gyu Tan and Hotate Yakitoris. Overall, I'd give the food 8/10 - Bluefin Tuna Roll: 7.8/10: Real bluefin tuna, but overall reminds me of an avocado roll with bits of tuna, and not worth it - Creamy Scallop Roll: 7.5/10: Good flavour, but expected more like chop chop roll, especially given the price (else it's a California roll with scallop on top) - Chef's Choice Sashimi: 8.5/10: Good pieces of fresh sashimi - Gyu Tan Yakitori: 8.3/10: Good, slightly overpriced given the portion - Hotate Yakitori: 7.5/10: Nicely grilled but overpriced

I'm in Calgary on average once a month for work. So having good clean food is a huge. I was…read morewanting sushi and this place came up. I had been on my feet all day visiting customers so I could not wait to get my sushi and relax for dinner. I got there and it turned out they are take away only. Bottom line tre sushi was fresh and priced well, but you will not be dining in. Plan accordingly. Great Sushi!

Excellent quality sushi: mid week I wanted A dinner option and ordered the Maki, sushi, sashimi…read morecombo A option and decided to have the brown rice alternate ( two dollars more was worth it). Atmosphere not able to comment: Ordered it through Uber eats and it was delivered within a reasonable timeframe I believe within half an hour around dinner time. Quality of food was excellent 5/5. Price seems reasonable. Portions were reasonable. Set up was appealing, please refer to the photo. Skills of making brown rice alternative instead of white rice for the rolls were reasonable. they were moist and chewy, exactly what I was looking for brown rice. Overall, quality sushi i'd recommend and was pleased with.

The family had a craving for sushi and we were around the Chinook/Macleod Trail area so found this…read morerestaurant. It's in a mixed use area of residential and commercial. There was plenty of parking. The place is not very big and we had to wait a few minutes for a table to open up before we were seated. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. We ordered the Atlantic Salmon Sashimi, Albacore Tuna Sashimi, Saba Sashimi, Tropic Rush Roll, California Roll, Veggie Tempura, and House Green Salad. Everything was super fresh and tasted great. The family really enjoyed the meal. The staff were friendly. There is a QR code that you get the menu and you can order off the site (create account) or let the staff know what you want to order. I think the restaurant is better for couples, friends, or business meetings. There was nothing wrong for our family but just the vibe and ambience I think caters to more intimate setting. Prices also were more expensive so bringing a family with big appetites could set you back. We had a great time and enjoyed the food.

Ever since trying pressed sushi for the first time at Vancouver's Miku, one of the first things I…read moredo every time I sit down to plan a trip to Canada is research the city's best oshizushi spot. Big Catch's menu immediately enticed me with the extensive selection offered, and was one of the most anticipated meals of our trip. We started off the meal with their house made yuzu-infused ginger beer, which was refreshingly light, citrusy and officially takes the cake for my favorite ginger beer of all time. As you can see from the photos, the painstaking attention to detail and pride that they have in their craft shines through in the dazzlingly aesthetic sushi pieces that are *almost* too pretty to eat. I was literally giddy seeing the plate come out because of how beautiful everything looked. To start off, I would highly recommend the Madai Nigiri, a delicately sweet red sea bream that is perfect to kick off your meal before digging into the special rolls. The menu offers a pretty extensive selection of rolls with a variety of protein options (wagyu, Miso-braised pork and mushrooms in addition to the standard fish). Everything we got was incredibly tasty (Autumn Haze, Magic Mushroom, Iron Goddess, Saba Blaze) but the most memorable standout was the Magic Mushroom, which comes with 4 different kinds of Japanese mushrooms topped with a bomb truffle sauce, making for an exquisite little bundle of umami that may be one of the best vegan rolls I've ever had. To finish off our delicious meal, we got the sweet potato panna cotta, which checked off all the boxes: unique, not-too-sweet and portioned just right for sharing. Service is top notch and the hostesses and servers are all incredibly sweet. Our bill came with a personalized, hand-written punny note and adorable drawing, which was a nice quirky touch to make our meal even more memorable. This charming little restaurant absolutely deserves a spot on every sushi lover's Calgary itinerary (online takeout is available and popular but I have to insist you dine in for dinner)!

Wanted a mid-day "snack" and have been craving sushi so I ordered some salmon avocado rolls and…read moremiso soup. The sushi was really well priced and great quality! If I had just ordered that I would easily give a full 5 stars. The miso soup was just okay though... definitely want to try more things from Nami in the future and will update my rating if I find everything else is as delicious as the sushi!!

Dropped in for supper at Nami and ordered seaweed salad, assorted tempura, rainbow roll, assorted…read moresashimi and rice. We were not disappointed but did find it cool by the windows. The staff were very nice and the restaurant was clean as usual. A number of food delivery personnel came in to pick up orders which is a good indicator of popularity. The restaurant was not full but normal for a Wednesday night. Prices were reasonable but I notice prices all around town going up in restaurants and wonder how long they can keep going at the ever increasing prices. Maybe it's just a sign of the times.

Excellent food, this is a great place. nice ambiance. Good service. Deserts are great. Highly…read moreunderrated. Good price

This place is situated in downtown Calgary and it a quiet but cozy busy place. There are two sushi…read morechefs. Seating was quick and service does not lag once you're seated. An odd part of the decor is that the chairs are falling apart but remain comfortable. We started with a house salad that had fruit, and ginger type salad. It was crisp and crunchy and fresh. The miso soup was ok and soy sauce improved it. I loved the spicy prawns in chili aioli and chives. This dish is a surprise because it's covered in aioli and appears soggy, but has a surprise crunch to it that is an unexpected food delight. The grilled chicken teriyaki was a spin on a classic dish. The chicken was well grilled, and a little dry. The saffron and green beans were a nice touch. The sauce was not smothers over the chicken and was more of a dipping sauce. I also shared a tempura vegetables and it was well done . The cost of this place is surprising affordable and a good meal for the price. This place is worth visiting again.

A great lunch spot with excellent bowls and rolls!…read more We visited Maru Sushi and Don multiple times during our stay in Calgary, largely because my daughter absolutely loved their food. We ordered a mix of dishes across our visits, including the Sanuki Udon, the Salmon and Spicy Pork bowls, and the Philadelphia and Flower rolls. The Rolls I'll skip a detailed review of the rolls since I didn't taste them myself, but they looked fantastic. They were meticulously wrapped, and the Flower Roll was exceptionally colorful and appetizing. Judging by how eager my daughter was to keep coming back for them, they must be delicious. The Udon (Sanuki Udon. Udon just means Noodle) We ordered the Udon, and the presentation was very solid. The noodles were neatly grouped and topped with the classic agedama (tempura flakes). The dashi has a standard, formulaic taste--I certainly didn't expect a from-scratch iriko base--but it makes for a very comforting and tasty-looking bowl of noodles. The Bowls I personally ate the bowls and ordered them twice because I enjoyed them so much. The concept is a bit like a Chipotle burrito bowl, but much closer in spirit to bibimbap with a lower rice-to-vegetable ratio. It perfectly fit my goal of eating lower-carb meals. The bowls are packed with a vibrant mix of mesclun greens, cucumber, avocado, edamame, corn, pineapple, and green onions. I loved the textural contrasts: tender salad leaves, refreshing cucumber, and the chopsticks-testing edamame. A great detail was the carrots--they were lightly blanched in a sweet broth, which removed the raw bite while keeping them perfectly crisp. As for the proteins, the salmon was standard, but the Korean-style spicy pork was the standout. They got it incredibly right. It tasted very authentic with a solid 5/10 on my spice scale, and the gochujang blended flawlessly with all the vegetables. Minor Critiques I only have two small complaints. First, the red cabbage and sliced radish were unusually bitter and didn't blend well with the rest of the bowl's flavor profile. Second, opting for brown rice makes the bowl pretty challenging to eat with chopsticks; the structure of the rice is loose and dry, making it hard to pick up. However, I still managed to clean my bowl completely while waiting for my daughter to finish her meal! Verdict Overall, I really enjoyed our meals here. If I worked nearby, Maru Sushi and Don would absolutely be in my regular lunch rotation.

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.

This is Japanese sushi restaurant. There is a lot of…read moreJapanese staff. The staff can speak English and Japanese. I'm Japanese.The taste is real. The ambience reminds me of Japan.

Excellent stop in Calgary for fresh, delicious sushi and traditional Japanese dishes…read more Small intimate dining room and very attentive staff. Menu has a variety of meal selections and sushi menu options. We ordered the salmon don bowl, zaru soba with shrimp tempura, chicken katsu and an assortment of sushi and an edamame appetizer. Our sushi arrived first, giving the kitchen time to prepare our meals. It was played beautifully and the taste was so fresh. We are salmon lovers and this salmon was perfect. The taste and texture was amazing. Zaru soba was flavorful and filling. Chicken katsu was a great option, fried nice and crispy, and this is one of the few places we've had the sesame seeds served with the katsu - very traditional! Overall an excellent meal and service.

You will enjoy every bit of your dine-in experience here. Best miso soup I have had in town. Very…read moretasty and delicious rolls. Overall, high quality sushi and excellent presentation. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Great place! Took a risk based on yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed. 6:30pm on a Thursday…read morenight (before a holiday Friday), had a reso and were seated immediately, the restaurant seemed dead. Excellent food - we had veggie tempura (perfect batter, not heavy), gyoza (totally delicious, thin wrapper), spicy jalapeño seared tuna roll (perfect amount of kick), dynamite roll (standard but yummy), salmon sushi (very fresh) and the favorite - hamachi. So delicious. The service was very prompt and friendly. By the time we left there was not an empty seat, glad we had made a reso! New fave sushi place, we will be back!