What are the best japanese restaurants in Calgary?

Top-ranked japanese restaurants in Calgary include Shokunin (Canada's 100 Best), NUPO, Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen", Fuji Ramen and Sushi, Shiki Menya.

Where can I find the best japanese in Calgary?

Shokunin (2016 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W3), NUPO (631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3), Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen" (2210 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W9).

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Shokunin

4.5 (2,142)

What to order Yakitori, Chicken Oyster, Scallop

NUPO

$$$$

4.5 (483)

What to order Omakase Tasting Menu, Nigiri, Basque Cheesecake

Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen"

4.7 (1,202)

What to order Tonkatsu Curry Carbonara, Duck Nanban with Udon, Hojicha Crème Brûlée

Fuji Ramen and Sushi

4.7 (1,212)

What to order Ramen (various types), Wagyu Rolls, Chicken Karaage

Shiki Menya

4.3 (1,787)

What to order Chili Goma Ramen, Authentic Traditional Ramen (Tonkotsu), Kara Miso Garlic Ramen

Sushi Bar Zipang

4.4 (1,189)

What to order Sashimi, Sushi, Miso Cod

Lonely Mouth Bar

4.5 (835)

What to order Curry Udon, Tonkatsu Sando, Bluefin Tuna Tartare

Sukiyaki House

4.5 (835)

What to order Sushi & Sashimi, Chicken Karaage, Gyoza

Satsuki

4.7 (418)

What to order Omakase, Unagi Don Lunch Set, Wagyu Gyoza

Ryuko Beltline - Japanese Kitchen + Bar

4.8 (231)

What to order Sashimi, Hojicha Tiramisu, Mentaiko Cream Udon

Ari Sushi

4.7 (1,019)

What to order Ootoro (Bluefin Tuna Belly), Sashimi, Tempura Shrimp

Globefish Sushi, Ramen and Izakaya - Seton

4.3 (166)

What to order Globefish Ramen, Dynamite Sushi, Mixed Tempura

Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score

How this is scored

National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.

These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.

#	Restaurant	Scoop Score	Google Rating	What to Order	Address
1	Shokunin	574	4.5 ★2,142 reviews	Yakitori, Chicken Oyster	2016 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W3
2	NUPO	329	4.5 ★483 reviews	Omakase Tasting Menu, Nigiri	631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3
3	Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen"	271	4.7 ★1,202 reviews	Tonkatsu Curry Carbonara, Duck Nanban with Udon	2210 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W9
4	Fuji Ramen and Sushi	171	4.7 ★1,212 reviews	Ramen (various types), Wagyu Rolls	12100 Macleod Trl #111, Calgary, AB T2J 7G9
5	Shiki Menya	170	4.3 ★1,787 reviews	Chili Goma Ramen, Authentic Traditional Ramen (Tonkotsu)	824 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C3
6	Sushi Bar Zipang	167	4.4 ★1,189 reviews	Sashimi, Sushi	1010 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4K1
7	Lonely Mouth Bar	165	4.5 ★835 reviews	Curry Udon, Tonkatsu Sando	528 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
8	Sukiyaki House	165	4.5 ★835 reviews	Sushi & Sashimi, Chicken Karaage	207 9 Ave SW #130, Calgary, AB T2P 1K3
9	Satsuki	159	4.7 ★418 reviews	Omakase, Unagi Don Lunch Set	1130 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P3
10	Ryuko Beltline - Japanese Kitchen + Bar	153	4.8 ★231 reviews	Sashimi, Hojicha Tiramisu	1004 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J2
11	Ari Sushi	114	4.7 ★1,019 reviews	Ootoro (Bluefin Tuna Belly), Sashimi	1201 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S9
12	Globefish Sushi, Ramen and Izakaya - Seton	87	4.3 ★166 reviews	Globefish Ramen, Dynamite Sushi	19587 Seton Crescent SE #880, Calgary, AB T3M 2T5

Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.