TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

"Shikiji has best ramen in Calgary and the sushi menu is awesome too! The alcoholic options are authentic and I love the traditional Japanese feel to..."

Jessica Tran

"The best matcha tiramisu!!! I am definitely coming back for it, ramen was okay iv had better but the dessert was great..."

Annie Stoodley

"Ramen was rich and tasty, more sophisticated than the traditional ramen, reminded me of Shiki Menya but actually tasted better as the soup was piping..."

Catherine

"Ok wow! I've just died and gone to ramen 🍜 heaven!! I ordered one of the popular dishes; the Chili Ramen and it was fabulous! It didn't have the..."

Miss Zin

"I've been here twice now for lunch and both times I've had the Chili Goma Ramen and it was excellent both times. This was a dish that I would..."

TindleBay

"We enjoy their ramen. Once we also ordered their gyoza dumplings. I enjoy their BBQ pork ramen with pork belly and my husband likes that and the..."

Food Maven

"I think this was the first ramen shop in Calgary. Not the best ramen but not the worst. Just right in the middle the location is perfect and..."

Lap Chi Duong

"Came highly recommend. Gyoza was unique, had a really strong flavor that I couldn't put my finger on, had the chili goma Ramen and it was pretty..."

Kevin Nelson

"Love this place. Ive been a return customer for over 15 years and the food and service is consistently excellent. If I'm craving soul food their..."

Mitchel

"Friendly staff and good ambiance. It was quite busy but we were able to get a table near the back and I was craving ramen. I got the a shio ramen..."

Neltron

"I love the chili goma ramen. Sometimes it is a little tooo salty but not enough to put me off of it, I always seem to come back! I have had the..."

Michelle Bjorndalen

"Best Ramen I've ever had! Price is a bit higher but it's worth it! It's also worth the drive! I highly recommend this place if your craving Japanesse..."

Katchii

"Amazing food and service, their pork katsu curry has me continuously returning. The service is also very good. Food comes out hot and delicious...."

DN

"Decent Japanese food in town. We go here when we crave Japanese noodle. It used to have good food all around but the quality of sushi has gone down..."

Emma Smith

"First time i have been here, went with a couple of friends for lunch, its a nice small place, tastefully decorated , easy to move around in, I liked..."

Stew Burner

"Exceptional restaurant ran by dedicated people with a careful eye to detail. I've had the pleasure of eating at Shikiji about 40 times and I've never..."

Jason Scharf

"Very very sad that they changed the menu and took off the sashimi set. Now you have to order by individual pieces and is expensive. The rolls are..."

Gummi_x

"Enjoyable. We met our nephews for lunch here. Its a nice warm venue with quiet, pleasant service, perfect on a cool, drizzly day. Our group tried a..."

Achillides

"Amazing ramen. The Chili Goma makes my mouth water just thinking about it. And the portions are big so you have enough to take home and enjoy later...."

D-Man

"I have a special fondness for sushi and other Japanese cuisine, thanks to my years living in Vancouver during undergrad. My sushi cravings generally..."

Alex

"Sushi was delicious. My entire family loved it. The soups were amazing, I had a simple udon but my 4 family members each chose different..."

Emily Donovan

"Shikiji is famous for its Chili Goma Ramen and this is usually the only thing I get when I visit and it's plenty of food. I like to add the pork..."

Karen

"I've been coming here since this place opened and have never been disappointed. The food, the service the ambiance are all exceptional. Reservations..."

Nick Roth

"I have been here many times, the Udon and quality of the sushi is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. I can eat their tempura shrimp as a..."

Christopher Zadworny

"Lets start out by by saying the sashimi here was probably some of the best I've ever had!!. The rolls however, were very so-so for the variety and..."

Seafoodie

"Fanciest ramen I've ever had... I'm used to eating instant noodles, but these instant noodles came with a quail egg!!! Talk about gourmet cheap..."

Shirley Huynh

"Some good things, some just okay about Shikiji. I went there for lunch today to try their miso ramen. The pork was tender and delicious and the..."

Yolanda Chang

"Delicious. Very nice. Tasty. Yum. What else can I say. I've been on a ramen kick the last few weeks and Shikiji is possibly the tops of what I've..."

A.D.

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I go there often and the service and food has been consistently good. They do get busy so if you..."

Dan Parker

"I love the cold soba here. I can say it is the best i have ever tried in town! The lunch special is pretty good too. But make sure you make a..."

Yunyun.z

"Good Ramen, with plenty of potential to improve. My wife has been a super fan of Ramen for years, thus when she said this place is about 75..."

Ruotao Tang

"Went there for an early dinner so didn't need a reservation. Hostess and server were all courteous and friendly, service was quite prompt. Especially..."

RaynaP

"Fantastic food. Sushi and sashimi is also fresh and delicious. Really friendly staff, and a great location. I'm also a big fan of Shikiji's Ramen..."

Maki Hutchison

"The place is small but cozy, they already have a lot of people at the opening time. I had the shio ramen. Although knowing it is on the salty..."

Catvsfood

"My favorite is the hot Shikiji udon/soba. I like the sansai vegetables, which aren't common here. The fried bean curd complements very well also...."

Ryan Chen

"Amazing Shikiji udon. $17 is not cheap but it was so good I would probably eat it everyday. I love a basic bowl of Marukame udon but this fancy..."

Herb

"I would have to say that this is my favorite Ramen place in the city. I like my soup broth spicy but I find chili goma is usually too thick for my..."

Nobody In Particular

"Not being a native to Calgary I decided to just take the plunge and try this place out. I had the Shio Ramen and boy was it delicious. The best part..."

Aaron

"Whenever anyone asks me what's the best place for sushi in Calgary? It's Shikiji. Their food really shines as arguably the best here. No matter what..."

LT.

"FAVORITE SPOT!. I have been a regular customer for years now, they are one of my favorite overall restaurants in Calgary. Great spot for Japanese..."

Gluttonousbosom

"Oct 2015:Dropped in tonight without a reservation and lucked out, they had a table for us. The Autumn Roll is SOOO good. Also ordered the Avacodo..."

SushiLuver

"Never been disappointed. Have been going here for years. I think it's one of the best sushi places in the city. The lunch menu is a bargain for what..."

Foodie

"Not good.My ramen soup tasted like it was salt water.No actually just salt with some water added.The donburi was dry.The takoyaki..."

YEGirl

"Great ramen and quality sushi. Love the spicy goma ramen....the broth is very flavourful but I wished there was more meat included (like pork belly,..."

Lohs

"Chilli Goma Ramen. Wonderful - top ten all-time..."

Pat

"My Top 3 ramen places in Calgary. I think this is #2, I still think Muku is #1 for cramped atmosphere which enhances the authenticity of a ramen..."

CyniC-

"Craving sushi? Go to Shikiji!. After trying several sushi restaurants in Calgary, Shikiji is now my go-to restaurant for fresh sushi at a reasonable..."

Dmc

"Gone downhill but still good!. This is probably one of Caglarians' favorite Japanese restaurants in town. They have good ramen and katsu dishes. The..."

Sean

"Best ramen in the city!. I go here frequently for lunch, I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. The ramen is the best I have ever..."

EaterOfFood

"Best Sushi in Town!. Great service! Food is always so fresh and..."

Katie

"The best quality sushi in Calgary. Hands down. However, the place is not so good, it is small, noisy with not so comfortable tables and..."

Meron

"Go for the Chili Goma Ramen. What was once a special item that was only supposed to be temporary has become a staple and a major reason I introduce..."

GrapeApe

"Great sushi. Been here a few times and never had a bad experience with the food or customer service. I've ordered many different sushi rolls and..."

Foodie7654

"Best Ramen Ever!. I've always went to Shikiji for the sushi for many many years. Great service, great atmosphere! It wasn't until November of 2013..."

Lil E

"Good ramen. The chili goma ramen is the lunch you need to recover from a late night...."

Mike H.

"Very good. I've been here a handful of times and have never had a bad experience. The ramen is top-notch and very plentiful, both in quantity and in..."

Mellissa Ann-Marie Schubert

"The miso ramen and the tofu appy, both so good!! Best ramen in..."

Jenny

"I wrote the below review just over 2 years ago and I still think this is one of the best original Japanese restaurants in Calgary. They maintain..."

YYCFoodie

"Best Japanese food in calgary n most authentic, being to Japan n staying there helps n this is the only place where I can get certain dishes that..."

Bryce

"So tasty!. Have been here numerous times and each time the quality is high. Have had the ramen, soba, yakitora, and sushi. All are phenomenal. Even..."

M

"I've been back to Shikiji, since my wife is such a fan. We now specifically ask for the soft noodle. No more al dente and soup base taste..."

BMW

"Hands down best ramen in town!. LOVE the chili-goma ramen...prepare to be STUFFED. Have tried quite a few other places, none measured up, if you're..."

Shir

"Best ramen in town. We have been coming here for 8 yrs and despite all the new ramen shops that have opened around town, this remains the most..."

Elie Meyer

"Wonderful atmosphere with friendly staff. A good amount of food variety (even for those who don't eat raw fish). The food portions are large for..."

CY Siu

"It seems like a typical izakaya, but the menu is more diverse than you'd typically find. They serve ramen to sushi and lots of things in between, and..."

Jonathan Heppner

"Best Chili Goma Ramen I've had in Calgary, but not the best Ramen. Noodles were good but a bit soft, and there were too many chives for my liking (I..."

Joel

"This place is for the great ramen. Soy ramen is really good and I personally love the Chili Goma ramen. It's a small, busy, noisy and not so fancy..."

Chloe

"They have some real tasty ramen here! I went with their basic soy ramen with fatty bbq pork. The broth is rich and coats the firm noodles perfectly...."

Jen fer

"Tried this place out the other day. The menus is sushi, ramen, udon, and a few other Japanese dishes. Tried the BBQ ramen and the seafood ramen, both..."