Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Alberta

"Zipang is known for the freshest and most generous slices of sashimi you’ll ever try!!. This Calgary sushi restaurant is also famous for having the cleanest cuts in the city and for using fresh fish from Japan that other sushi restaurants do not carry. The Chef and the owner Naoya"

"Opened since 2004, Sushi Bar Zipang offers an extensive selection of sushi and sashimi with fish from Japan, East Coast and West Coast Canada, and Mexico. Owner Chef Naoya Umino learned from Chef Hiro Hyakutake of Sushi Hiro."

"Sushi Bar Zipang has not one, but two of the local favourite shrimp rolls in Calgary. You might have so much trouble choosing between the Ebi Tempura Roll and the Spicy Hotate Roll that you end up getting them both."

"Big Catch Sushi Bar blends culture and history into the art of making sushi by preparing traditional Japanese ingredients using new techniques for an educational experience. The scallop carpaccio shooter with cold shucked Hokkaido scallop and yuzu mango vinocari is just one of many aesthetically pleasing dishes featuring a myriad of colours, textures and flavours."

"Monday – Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sushi is another delicacy that the best seafood restaurant in Calgary should have. If you’re specifically craving sushi, Big Catch Sushi Bar has you covered."

"A post shared by Big Catch Sushi Bar (@bigcatchcalgary) on Dec 1, 2018 at 11:03pm PST. This Macleod Trail sushi joint offers both dine-in and takeout options, so it’s a true no-brainer if you’re in the area and craving sushi. Address: 8835 Macleod Trail SW #130, CalgaryPhone: 403-708-5555"

"No one does it better than Kinjo when it comes to chain sushi restaurants. With four locations around the city, its popularity is testament to its success as one of the best Calgary sushi restaurants there is. Kinjo is known for its affordable prices and large menu that gives customers a great selection of not just sushi, but other Japanese cuisine delights as well."

"This Calgary staple has grown to six locations, all of which are known for serving quality Japanese dishes in a fun, friendly atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more. All of the locations also have a grab-and-go Kinjo Express that offers fresh food and drinks if you’re looking for something quick. Multiple locations, kinjosushiandgrill.com, @kinjo_sushi"

"It’s been THE ramen joint in Calgary since it opened it is now known for its cool music, long lines, and of course, delicious food. But many people don’t know that they can order Shiki Menya Ramen Cup for takeout right now, from 11 am to 3 pm, Monday to Saturday. For people who already know about that, their ramen kits available at the First Avenue Corner Store are important to mention."

"A post shared by Kara (@ma.food.adventure) on Jan 25, 2019 at 2:43pm PST. This Bridgeland ramen joint is known for its stellar bowls of noodles. Made from scratch and always offering daily specials, folks need to get here early to ensure they get some grub — once the bowl limit is hit there’s no more served until the next day."

"Calgary is known for being cold so a nice bowl of ramen really hits the spot. Ask locals where to eat ramen in Calgary and, for sure, they’ll say Shiki Manya. Shiki Manya serves fresh in-house noodles and soups made from scratch using pork from local farms."

"Kabuku Downtown is a comfortable sushi restaurant in Downtown Calgary with a simple, calming décor and an outdoor patio space. They specialize in serving fresh fish and artfully presented sushi rolls. Their menu has a wide selection of tempura, sashimi, nigiri sushi, and maki sushi rolls to choose from."

"OMO is Calgary’s best Teppanyaki Steakhouse specializing in Wagyu Beef. They are proud to be Calgary’s only Wagyu Steakhouse that serves high quality purebred Japanese Wagyu and crossbred Alberta Wagyu. OMO started with the idea of treating customers with sincerity and respect."

"Jennifer, Brogdan, and Tom alongside the other wait staff were amazing throughout the entire night and we were glad to have spent my brothers birthday at OMO!"

"Shibuya Izakaya was founded in 2007 and is named after a famous Tokyo station, the Shibuya station. This Calgary sushi restaurant is focused on a casual and relaxing atmosphere mixed with Japanese tapa-style dishes, sushi, sashimi and different types of sake. It has been featured in many local newspapers and blogs and is definitely a place to check out!"

"A post shared by Shibuya Izakaya Calgary (@shibuyaizakayacalgary) on Jun 25, 2019 at 12:03pm PDT. This spot has been offering Calgarians sushi since 2007. Its name was inspired by Shibuya station in Japan, and it offers quality sushi, sashimi, sake, and more."

"Located in the inner city community of Hillhurst, Red Ember has made a reputation for itself as having some of the best sushi in Calgary via its extensive menu, quality ingredients and excellent service. This restaurant also has a great atmosphere for groups of all sizes, especially romantic occasions for those looking for a more personal and intimate setting."

"A small haunt tucked away in Calgary’s Kensington neighborhood is Red Ember Japanese Cuisine. With a shorter menu than many other sushi places, this restaurant focuses on true authenticity and great service. The atmosphere is not the most upmarket, but prices are reasonable and the presentation of each dish is truly impressive for its great value."

"Red Ember is known for its excellent service and large portions of their delicious Japanese food. Your sashimi will be served on ice chips and your rolls will be very filling, so order wisely!. This Calgary sushi restaurant has a couple of nice comfortable booths and is perfect for a date night."

"The Lakeshore Spa offers a wide and diverse range of luxury spa services such as stone therapy, cupping therapy and spa facials. They also provide clinical spa services like hair removal, lash lifting and a lot more. At The Lakeshore Spa, your relaxation, as well as having to provide excellent customer service are their top priority."

"Over 20 years ago this spa and wellness centre opened as a pre/post natal massage clinic and it has only been growing since then. Other than being the best pre/post natal massage clinic in the city it is also a wonderful...more"

"Service at Sushi Boat is quite unique when it comes to Japanese cuisine in Calgary. You can either order from your server or grab plates that float around boats along the perimeter of the kitchen and start eating right away. These plates are colour-coded, giving you an idea of how much they cost."

"OMO is Calgary’s best Teppanyaki Steakhouse specializing in Wagyu Beef. They are proud to be Calgary’s only Wagyu Steakhouse that serves high quality purebred Japanese Wagyu and crossbred Alberta Wagyu. OMO started with the idea of treating customers with sincerity and respect."

"Jennifer, Brogdan, and Tom alongside the other wait staff were amazing throughout the entire night and we were glad to have spent my brothers birthday at OMO!"

"Hy’s offers several different levels of steak, including 60-day dry-aged beef and Canadian Black Angus. The menu is filled out with a selection of seafood, traditional steakhouse sides, surprisingly good vegetarian options, and Hy’s famed (and legitimately irresistible) cheese toast. Where:8th Avenue & 3rd Street SW"

"The menu features both classic and newly imagined recipes, but Hy’s favorites, like the famous Caesar salad and Steak Diane, are still prepared table-side."