Ryuko is a Japanese kitchen and bar restaurant. Drawing inspiration from. wa,(和).
Honoring the tradition and imagining it towards a more relevant today.
Experience the fresh taste of Japan with our selection. We take pride in our ingredients,
which are shipped directly from Japan for the freshest flavor.
Our utmost goal is for guests to taste the detail and care that went into each dish, from the products we select to the food we serve. We insist on the highest standards of quality.
Romee
Hands down one of the best sushi spots in the city! Everything was so fresh and well-prepared and the flavors were on point. We really appreciated how aware the staff were about celiac and cross-contamination. There were plenty of gluten-free options which made the experience even better. 10/10 for both food and hospitality! We’ll be back soon
… morekaylyn lau
5 stars is truly not enough to measure how great of a restaurant this is! My partner and I have been visiting this location for the past year and it’s gotten to the point where we visit monthly. The quality and service are so consistent, its truly never disappointed. The lunch special is so worth it, every item on the menu hits so good. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very clean, open, and natural. This is easily my partner and I’s favorite restaurant EVER!
… moreDoodleworx Reviews!
We took a trip to Calgary for my wife’s birthday dinner and she chose Ryuko South and it was a wonderful experience. You are greeted at the front door by the cool purple light of their fish fridge, which was cool to see. Inside the restaurant, it is modern, cleanly designed and bright.
Our server was friendly and prompt and brought our drinks, which she used a smoke gun to add a smoke bubble to my sweet and tart yuzu drink.
We had the karate chicken with its wasabi like dip and it was hot, crunchy, but needed a bit of salt. The sushi was excellent and we enjoyed all of the oishi sushi that we ordered. Our favourite was the wagyu beef oishi sushi. Unfortunately the surf and turf roll had two pieces of gristle that we had to remove from the rolls, as it was inedible.
All in all, a lovely, authentic sushi restaurant in Calgary. It was a lovely birthday dinner!
… moreTony W
My guest and I had the early dinner Omakase on a Sunday night and Chef Jun and his staff provided an amazing experience. This was served in the upstairs portion of the restaurant and it had a nice open atmosphere. There was a nice waiting area if needed, however, we were greeted immediately and taken to our seats. It was a nice setting of just 6 seats and Chef Jun was so meticulous in his presentation of each dish.
Watching Chef Jun prepare each dish behind the counter was artistic. He was careful and explained what each dish was and how and why it was prepared the way it was.
Each dish had their slight unique flavor. For someone like me that doesn’t normally like sushi unless I was at a coastal city, Ryuko has been the only place in the city where I do enjoy it.
Even the matcha drink at the end, where normally matcha has a very slight bitter after-taste, however, the way he served it, took that edge completely off. It was incredibly refreshing way to finish off the night of so many wonderful courses.
The server was also very attentive, our drinks was always full, and she was always available if we needed anything.
He even hand picks the background music playing for each dish as it is prepared and served. It was a nice touch.
I have been to every location in the city so far, and I look forward to the next one which will be closer to my home! However, this one will bring great memories of the amazing night of the Omakase with my guest.
… moreVanessa Andreoli
The prawn tempura is delicious, and the miso tuna is our favourite sushi. We like to try a different sushi every time we visit, and today we tried the vegedragon, which we loved as well. For dessert, we always order the matcha cheesecake and the hojicha tiramisu, and we also really enjoy their green tea.
The restaurant feels authentic, the food and the customer service are always 10/10.
My husband and I go to Ryuko almost every weekend, it has become our favourite restaurant in Calgary.
… moreChristin Tran
We came all the way from Vancouver and had an amazing time here. Chef Dan was wonderful and fun and presented the food so beautifully. Everything was excellent. Taste and presentation were immaculate. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!
… moreMike M
We had the lunch omakase, and it was a wonderful experience. With only six seats, it was intimate, and Chef John Lee answered all our questions. The dishes featured high-quality ingredients, with a progression of different cuts explained by the chef. Everything was simply delicious. We’ll definitely be returning to try the other seasons’ menus.
… moreColin Jung
There was a mix up with my reservation, and I thought I booked the omakase but hadn’t. I was disappointed at first since I came from out of town just to try it, but Iren was amazing. She apologized, offered great alternatives, and made sure I left happy. The appetizers and kaiseki bento were delicious, and her service turned the whole experience around. I highly recommend coming here for both the food and the incredible hospitality.
… moreHamid Shivji
Amazing food. We started with oysters and then had some specialty rolls and nigiri. All the food was amazing. Mina our waiter was amazing and had great suggestions. Highly recommend Ryuko if you appreciate high quality Sushi.
… moreJonah Anderson
Best sushi in Calgary! Their sashimi is on another level!
Service is impeccable. Every dine in is a wonderful experience.
I recommend the bibimpap and deluxe sashimi. Melt in your mouth sashimi!
… more