Best Japanese Restaurants in Calgary (May 2026)
14 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated May 5, 2026
Top Best Japanese in Calgary
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shokunin |     |
4.5 ★2,142 reviews | Yakitori, Chicken Oyster | 2016 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W3 |
| 2 | NUPO | |
4.5 ★483 reviews | Omakase Tasting Menu, Nigiri | 631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3 |
| 3 | Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen" | |
4.7 ★1,202 reviews | Tonkatsu Curry Carbonara, Duck Nanban with Udon | 2210 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W9 |
| 4 | Shiki Menya | |
4.3 ★1,787 reviews | Chili Goma Ramen, Authentic Traditional Ramen (Tonkotsu) | 824 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C3 |
| 5 | Sushi Bar Zipang | |
4.4 ★1,189 reviews | Sashimi, Sushi | 1010 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4K1 |
| 6 | Lonely Mouth Bar | |
4.5 ★835 reviews | Curry Udon, Tonkatsu Sando | 528 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1 |
| 7 | Sukiyaki House | |
4.5 ★835 reviews | Sushi & Sashimi, Chicken Karaage | 207 9 Ave SW #130, Calgary, AB T2P 1K3 |
| 8 | Ryuko Beltline - Japanese Kitchen + Bar | |
4.8 ★231 reviews | Sashimi, Hojicha Tiramisu | 1004 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J2 |
| 9 | Kinjo Sushi & Grill District | 4.4 ★4,337 reviews | Chicken Karaage, Ramen | 11135 14 St NE, Calgary, AB T3K 5Y7 | |
| 10 | Shibuya Izakaya Sushi Restaurant | 4.6 ★2,133 reviews | Salmon Sashimi, Ramen | 5010 4 St NE #2, Calgary, AB T2K 5X8 | |
| 11 | Sho Sushi Bar & Kitchen | 4.5 ★2,103 reviews | Dragon Roll, Tuna Tataki | 7212 Macleod Trl SE #110, Calgary, AB T2H 0L9 | |
| 12 | Big Catch Sushi Bar | 4.7 ★1,336 reviews | Tokyo Smoke Roll, Bluefin Toro Sashimi | 8835 Macleod Trl SW #130, Calgary, AB T2H 0M2 | |
| 13 | Ari Sushi | 4.7 ★1,019 reviews | Ootoro (Bluefin Tuna Belly), Sashimi | 1201 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S9 | |
| 14 | Globefish Sushi, Ramen and Izakaya - Seton | 4.3 ★166 reviews | Globefish Ramen, Dynamite Sushi | 19587 Seton Crescent SE #880, Calgary, AB T3M 2T5 |
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