Where to Find the Best Sushi in Calgary?

What restaurants should you go to if you’re craving a bite of the best sushi in Calgary? While there are several places to eat sushi across the city, some are better than others. The restaurants on our list below go a step above the rest, using fresher ingredients and with more skilled chefs who make high-quality sashimi cuts, sushi rolls, and other Japanese cuisine delights for a living. So make sure to check them out the next time you’re up for visiting one of the best sushi restaurants in Calgary. Also see:

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Ryuko West

 

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• Address – 40 Christie Park View SW
• Phone – 403-991-3208
• Ryuko

Ryuko has taken Calgary by storm, quickly making a name for itself as one of the best sushi restaurants around. What sets it apart is the exquisite, gourmet-style sushi it serves; from the salmon and Hamachi carpaccio and the gyu-tako tartare to the urumaki and bibimbap, Ryuko’s attention to detail doesn’t go unnoticed. The whole dining/eating/drinking/service experience here truly is next level.

We loved Ryuko West in Christie Park so much, although this restaurant is quickly opening up more locations right across the city. Its first location is located at 13200 Macleod Trail. Another one is coming soon to 10th Avenue and 14th Street Southwest in the Beltline community. If you plan on visiting Ryuko, book in advance as this best-in-class sushi restaurant is in high demand. Also, be prepared to spend some money, as the food is delicious and savoury but has the price to go with it.

Sushi Bar Zipang

 

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• Address – 1010 1st Avenue NE
• Phone – 262.1888
• Sushi Bar Zipang

Zipang is one of the top sushi restaurants in Calgary, even among the other establishments on this list. Known for its freshly sourced, high-quality fish, Zipang has some of the best-tasting sashimi slices we’ve ever tried in the city.

Located on 1st Avenue NE in Bridgeland, Sushi Bar Zipang is committed to authenticity; its menu is very reminiscent of Tokyo, Japan, the closest we’ve ever seen in YYC. Reserve a table or hit up Zipang during non-peak hours, as it may be tough to get in. That’s how good Zipang is, and we will keep going back again and again.

Sushi In

 

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• Address – #3, 2711 17th Avenue SW
• Phone – 587-353-9898
• Sushi In

Found directly across from the 1741 condo building in Killarney, Sushi In is a highly unsuspecting hidden gem that has taken southwest Calgary sushi lovers captive with its superb cuisine and excellent service. Inside you’ll find an open kitchen with several chefs all working in tandem to deliver quality sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese cuisine that will make you smile.

Some of our favourite dishes include the California Roll stuffed with real crab, the crisp and juicy pork gyoza, and any one of their sushi rolls with impressive presentation and taste. Try the Norway, Rapture or Las Vegas to find out for yourself. Sushi In’s dining area is exceptionally small, so you should make reservations in advance.

Sushi Sora

 

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• Address – 939 10th Avenue SW
• Phone – 825-540-1300
• Sushi Sora

Located in the base of the Mark on 10th condo podium in the Beltline, Sushi Sora has quickly made a name for itself through excellent food and service amid a stylish contemporary ambiance. This restaurant is known for its fresh fish, as well as complimentary dishes provided to you by the chefs at random, which makes it a fun dining experience.

We absolutely love the Unagidon and Bluefin Akami, although any sashimi we’ve ordered is absolutely mouth-melting delicious. Make sure to ask Sushi Sora about their specials, as there are often Chef premium dishes not on the menu that may entice your tastebuds.

Shokunin

 

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• Address – 2016 4th Street SW
• Phone – 229.3444
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Rated as one of Canada’s top restaurants for the past several years, Shokunin is a highly acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Calgary’s Mission community. Located on the 4th Street SW Business Improvement Area, Shokunin serves up high-class sushi and sashimi along with other Japanese cuisine delights such as ramen, yakitori, wagyu, and so much more.

Our favourites include the Charcoal Avocado, Bison Tataki, Tori Ramen and the Hanetsuki Braised Beef Gyoza. Shokunin also offers up several excellent cocktails and sake, perfect for a couples’ date or also for larger groups.

Hana Sushi Central

 

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• Address – 1807 4th Street SW
• Phone – 229.1499
• Hana Sushi

Hana is a great place for sushi in Calgary near 17th Avenue SW on 4th Street SW. Its location, about half a block south of the Red Mile, makes it an ideal Japanese restaurant to try for sushi lovers in the Downtown, Beltline, Mission and Cliff Bungalow areas.

Hana has an extensive menu with over 100 options, serving some of the freshest and most succulent sashimi slices in town. It also has a spacious table arrangement with comfy padded seats that do well for long dinner conversations and romantic evenings for two. We’ve received 10% off coupons the last few times I’ve dined there, a wicked offer for deal-seekers!

Globefish Marda Loop

 

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• Address – 2009 33rd Avenue SW
• Phone – 249.8866
• Globefish Marda Loop

Globefish Sushi and Izakaya in Marda Loop is by far the best of the three Globefish restaurants in Calgary. Inside, you’ll find a cozy, modern atmosphere great for intimate one-on-one dates and/or conversations that need due care and attention.

We especially love the Tsunami Salmon Roll, Vancouver Roll, and the Lava Stone Roll. Their sushi burritos are also a taste of perfection; the Japanese Cowboy will make any sushi lover return for more. Find Globefish on the main strip of 33rd Avenue SW in the Marda Loop Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Pocket Holic

 

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• Address – 304 10th Street NW
• Phone – 457.0370
• Pocket Holic

Try Japanese cuisine differently at Pocket Holic. Located at Tenshi Sushi’s old location in the Kensington Business Improvement Area, Pocket Holic serves up sushi and different dishes such as “pressed sushi rolls” and “poke bowls” that will never cease to amaze. Pocket Holic also serves a wide selection of delicious Japanese noodle bowls and noodle soups. Our favourites include the Chicken Alfredo Udon and Odeng Soup – both 100% must-try dishes.

But where Pocket Holic shines is its pocket sushi and pressed sushi rolls. We loved their wide selection of pressed sushi (Vancouver style), pressed into cubes with rice on the bottom and fish + other ingredients on top. Try the Fire Red Dragon, Green Hawaiian and Black Dragon Oshizushi rolls, which are also reasonably priced considering how much pressed sushi is at other restaurants in Calgary and Vancouver.

Big Catch Sushi

 

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• Address – #130 8835 Macleod Tr. SW
• Phone – 708.5555
• Big Catch Sushi Bar

This successful sushi restaurant on Macleod Trail has expanded from its once small kiosk inside Market on Macleod into a full-sized restaurant. Today, Big Catch Sushi Bar has gained a reputation as one of the best Japanese sushi restaurants in the city, with their decadent Kyoto-style (pressed) sushi.

Located at the Save on Foods shopping plaza, Big Catch goes the extra mile regarding presentation and using quality ingredients. The food is excellent, and so is the service. Hands down, this Japanese sushi restaurant is quite the “big catch” in the south part of the city!

Sushi Hiro Japanese

 

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• Address – 727 5th Avenue SW
• Phone – 233.0605
• Sushi Hiro

Located on 5th Avenue SW, Sushi Hiro boasts traditional Japanese seating and decor and some of the best classic sushi cuisine in the city. Hiro and his family run Sushi Hiro, and they’re always working. I love the family touch and that Hiro or his son is behind the sushi bar; the master chef is serving you! Go there and ask Hiro to try new and different types of sushi you have never had – an adventurous and exciting way to eat some of the best Japanese food in Calgary!

The quality of fish is fantastic, and the entire experience has a very traditional and authentic feel. Even the seating in some rooms is Japanese style, with low tables and cross-legged dining. It’s an excellent spot to go for some of the best sushi in Calgary in the downtown area!

Midori Japanese Cafe

 

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• Address – 1054 17 Ave SW
• Phone – 244.3787
• Midori Japan

Midori is an unsuspecting sushi restaurant on the west end of 17th Avenue between 10th and 11th Street SW. Walking in, you’ll find a quaint, traditional-like Japanese ambiance with limited seating; it’s one of those restaurants that you’ll have a hard time getting a table at during lunch or dinner rush.

Midori’s sashimi is quite fresh, and the prices are very decent. Looking at the menu, you’ll notice a large selection of appetizers, rolls, sashimi and even some Korean dishes. We loved the friendly staff who did a great job of serving us over our nearly three-hour sushi social stint. Head down to Midori for some of the best Japanese cuisine on the Red Mile!

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