Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Downtown East Village

"Sushi Bar Zipang is a popular sushi house that offers a variety of authentic sushi rolls, sashimi, and other traditional Japanese dishes. Their restaurant is a place that’s known for a warm and friendly atmosphere. They also offer dine-in and take-out options to cater to your cravings."

"Sushi Bar Zipang is a popular Japanese restaurant that serves fresh fish with great service. They have an extensive menu with selections of sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls. Zipang offers a selection of fish that are a rarity in Calgary, like the Sanma fish that is a delicacy in Japan."

"Big Catch Sushi Bar serves as a place for handmade sushi rolls, giving you the option to either dine in or take out their food. What makes them one of the best Japanese restaurants in Calgary is that their restaurant features an open sushi bar so customers can catch a glimpse of how sushi is made. Big Catch Sushi Bar also lives up to their motto referring to youki, which translates to bright energy."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"Sushi might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you’re considering taking the offspring out for dinner on a Friday night. However, the energy and excitement that flows through the room here, including the sushi dishes floating by, will mesmerize the young ones and keep them entertained for the duration of your meal."

"Shiki Menya is the place to be for a lively, energetic vibe and delicious ramen bowls. The popular Bridgeland spot famously serves a limited amount of its sought-after ramen to maintain the freshness of the tonkotsu. But don’t worry if you miss the cut off time, because you can head right into its First Avenue Corner Store to snag a takeaway ramen kit for home."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Hana is another one of the best sushi restaurants in Calgary located near 17th Avenue SW. It's location half a block south of the Red Mile makes it ideal for those who live in the Beltline, Mission and Cliff Bungalow communities. This restaurant has an extensive menu with over 100 different options and serves up some of the freshest and juiciest sashimi slices in town. It also has a a spacious table arrangement with comfy padded seats that do well for long dinner conversations and romantic evenings for two."

"Hana Sushi was founded in 1997 by Japanese Chef Matsumoto, and it’s one of the longest standing Calgary sushi restaurants. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Hana Sushi is a popular sushi destination. Hana’s motto is “any fish fresher would still be in the ocean."

"A post shared by 花寿し❁ (@hana__sushi) on Apr 2, 2018 at 9:18am PDT. This spot was founded by Japanese chef Matsumoto, and it’s been serving YYC since 1998. With a chef with nearly 30 years of experience in a Japanese kitchen, you know this spot has got to be top-notch."

"Globefish Sushi and Izakaya in Marda Loop is by far the best of the three Globefish restaurants in Calgary. It has consistently had the best tasting food out of all the locations each and every time. Inside you'll find a cozy, modern atmosphere great for intimate one-on-one dates and / or conversations that need due care and attention."

"This suite boasts a living area with a sofa, 3 flat-screen 47" TVs and a dining table. A wet bar and a snack station are provided. An en suite bathroom features a separate shower and a deep soaking bath tub. About the hotel: Featuring an on-site casino games room, this Calgary property offers an indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub. A flat-screen cable TV and iPod dock are provided in all guest rooms. Calgary Stampede is 16 minutes’ drive away. A coffee machine and a desk are provided in each room at Grey Eagle Resort. Private bathrooms offer free toiletries and a hairdryer. Select rooms include a minibar. 4 on-site restaurants and a bars are located at the resort. A fitness centre is available for guest use. Meeting, banquet, and wedding facilities are provided. Calgary city centre is 11 km from this property. Heritage Park Historical Village is 8 km away."

"We had the best meal I ever had at a casino buffet and we eat at a few of them especially in the USA. I would super recommend your establishment to all my friends and followers on Facebook. All I can say is koodos to you all and hope all great future endeavours to your establishment."

"Offering indoor pool with a water slide and a fitness center, The Glenmore Inn & Convention Center is located in Calgary. Free WiFi access is available. Calgary Stampede is 15 minutes’ drive away.Air-conditioned rooms offer a flat-screen TV, work desk, and refrigerator."

"Take your family vacation to the max with the pool and waterslide at Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. Kids will love the twists and turns of the waterslide and parents will appreciate a chance to relax and unwind in the hot tub. Address: 1000 Glenmore Ct SE"

"Food was good tables spaced well for covid concerned people . No masks except where the buffet was and that had an attendant enforcing mask and hand disi..."

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"As one of the top choices for coffee and patio fun in Calgary, Caffe Artigiano has many great drinks available. Locations are found in Shell Oil and Centrium with locations in Westmount and Watermark opening very soon!"