TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

El's Japanese Fusion

92/100 (376 ratings)

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Asian

Sushi

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Lunch

"We were meaning to go to another Japanese place but their hours were inaccurate and so therefore closed on our trip through. This was highly..."

NetcandiAndy

"So far, tastiest sushi in calgary. I like coming in to their place for some good sushi! It's a small sushi joint in SW. I like sushi so much and I..."

Yz

"My go-to Japanese in marda loop! Place is small, I usually take out. Specialty rolls are awesome! Way better than the Globefish across the..."

Xianqiong Shui

"Small authentic Japanese restaurant. They have a great selection of rolls. Service is a bit slow as it seems to be a family run restaurant...."

YYCFoodie

"I have yet to find a better sushi place in Calgary than Els. I'm not talking about the 'dining experience' but the actual food quality and taste...."

L Mellor

"I actually wanted to come here for E week during ABC’s of YYC, but we went to Escoba instead with my mama for her Birthday. I passed this place..."

Kimmy W

"I remember wanting to come here for E week, but my mama picked Escoba instead. Couldn't wait to try this place out. It's small and they don't sell..."

Kimmy W

"I've walked passed el's hundreds of times and never thought to step in. Today I was craving sushi and didn't want to go to globe fish so we decided..."

Food4thoughtz

"I have somewhat mixed feelings about this place. Decided to drop by for lunch after seeing some good reviews. The place was empty when we got there..."

La Gourmande

"Love this place , excellent food , and nice staff ! We go here often for sushi and udon. It's small so go early ... It's worth it. Portion size is..."

Curtis Dell

"El's is open and friendly.. I had a sushi craving in Marda Loop but my usual hangout didn’t open for another hour. Enter the Urbanspoon Zomato app..."

CeeJay West

"Love it!. I've been to El's a number of times now, and each time it has been fantastic.I have ordered the Salmon Ngiri sushi each time - the..."

KellyH

"Good food and my husband says the best..."

Foodie

"Yummy. Best beef udon in..."

54307

"Fabulous Find. It's been several months since the new owners and the renovation, and might I say that El's has had a positive change and has..."

May H

"Awesome sushi. El’s is one of my favorite sushi places in Calgary. My last visit was not a disappointment even though they were extremely short..."

Michlovin13

"So impressed on food and ALL YOU CAN EAT. We tried all you can eat sushi at Els japanese fusion on last friday.Food was really amazing and so much..."

Davis

"Good Sushi. The spicy tuna here was great and the sushi in general very good and fresh. Place is a bit of a dive but i think i actually prefer it..."

Pietr S

"My favorite sushi in Calgary. I absolutely love the sushi at El's. Mike the proprietor is very friendly and always remembers us. I think we were one..."

Jill

"Not much to look at but the food was decent. I had a California roll and, wow, I've never seen so much crab meat. There was just barely enough nori..."

PamZ

"Very nice.... El's isn't a swanky place. It has a small floor area and sparse decor. With that being said, I'm not one to go to places, based on what..."

Tim

"Very good sushi/maki rolls. This place is kind of 'tucked' away, and isn't as noticable as Globefish, which is right across the street. It is on the..."

Mcclane

"Fresh fish. So - finally checked this place out - each time I've attempted to eat here it's closed. Sashimi - tuna, salmon and toro is just so..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Don't go to GlobeFish go here instead!. Much cheaper and just as good if not better as..."

Honest Reviews

"Amazing Sashimi. So fresh!!! Best sashimi I've ever tried in Calgary. Sushi is very fresh too, but im not a fan if it. Sashimi - try it!!!! Fresh..."

Feodora

"This was a pleasant surprise. You don't eat here for the trendy environment it simply because the sushi is outstanding!! Highly recommend the avocado..."

Keith

"LOVE IT!. One of the best sushi places in Calgary, hands down! It's a cozy little place that's located right across Globefish - I actually stumbled..."

Pasiphae

"Everyone's got a favorite sushi place and El's happens to be mine. When they first opened, I was a bit worried that this great place might get lost..."

Krunk

"Look for a new place for sushi and found El's on urbanspoon with good rating. We always enjoy trying out at a hole in the wall, mama papa type of..."

MCT10

"I like variety. I wouldn't go so far as to hailing that this place is the best in Calgary, but the rolls are tasty, filling, and there are like 50+..."

4theloveoffood

"Delicious!. I had a hard time figuring out if this place was still actually open! I called a number of times and there was never a response, so I..."

Alya Jinah

"Yummy Sushi. The greatest thing about El's is their absolutely HUGE roll selection. I also think their prices are extremely reasonable for the..."

MmmMmmFOOD

"Great!. Definitely pleased with it ... Have eaten all over Calgary, love sushi and dining out ... Only drawback is that it's not liscensed ... so if..."

Sushi Lover

"Party platters the best. I have picked up a few platters over the last couple of years and feel compelled to support this little restaurant their..."

Love To Dine Out

"People are so kind and even sent a free starter out for us to try. The rolls are unique and tasty, although a little steep in price. Biggest downfall..."

K

"Excellent food. My family went there and had delicious dinner. The food was so fresh and tasty. We highly recommend this restaurant..."

Karen

"Best Japanese in..."

Djmaccon

"A wonderful experience for those who appreciate great ingredients. Dining here was truly an experience of a lifetime.Note that I give five stars..."

Blueblue

"A real gem. The reviews of the others are right on the money. This is a great little place. The food is excellent and the selection of Maki is great..."

CowTown ChowHound

"High Quality HUGE!. I am SO GLAD I listened to Ohemehar, Esther Kwan, jfmanzo and Tunit and crossed the street (from Globefish) and tried El's...."

K C Foore

"One of the best sushi places in Calgary!. Ambiance/Atmosphere: 9/10 This is an understated, quaint family run business that features an..."

Polyesther

"Delectable El's. Perhaps the only drawback to El's is the limited space. Just 15 people can sit and eat in the restaurant, however for those willing..."

Quasar

"I can’t help to feel that the rolls we got tonight was a bit too… bare. They definitely could’ve been a bit more..."

Peaches

"...for our second year anniversary, Michelle and I opted for an experience – an Omakase at El’s Japanese Fusion. An Omakase is the Japanese..."

Jon Lin

"For a recent family potluck, I swung by El's Japanese Fusion for a large order of all my favorite rolls I've tried over time. Everyone gets to try..."

Nomnomnom

"El’s Japanese Fusion in Calgary offers an astonishing 70 different rolls to select from. The last time I was here, I was so gosh darn excited there..."

Evonne Li

"It sits quietly across the street from the slightly more pretentious Globe Fish, going widely unnoticed because its sign blends into the building..."

Nolan Matthias

"Although Calgary is a land locked city, there's no shortage of sushi restaurants with great ones like Globefish (which I will review very soon)...."

Tummy Points

"I've read good things about El's on some of the review sites I frequent and have heard from friends as well that it's worth making a trip to this..."

CowTown ChowHound

The Himalayan

92/100 (2976 ratings)

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Nepalese

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Tibetan

Vegan Options

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Tibetan

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Vegetarian Friendly

Nepalese

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

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Dumplings

Eggplant

Salad

Chili

Curry

Rice pudding

Lamb

Fish

Shrimp

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Sit down

Tibetan

Indian

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Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Dinner

Mid-range

"This is my favourite restaurant in Calgary. The flavours are amazing and the dishes can be served mild, medium, or hot. I like to get medium with hot..."

Heatherlynn13

"This place is my favourite place to go whenever I'm in Calgary - the staff practically know me by name. They have a great atmosphere and..."

John Albiston

"C and I had our annual birthday/Christmas dinner this year without L and it wasn’t the same without him. We swapped presents and everything! That..."

TanyaR

"I enjoyed my dinner here very much. We had the Fish Tareko to start, which was delicious, bu the sauce was very spicy. Thankfully my years of travel..."

LustreOne

"Phenomenal food, nice decor and friendly fast service ! We came on a Friday evening for a birthday and we were all pleasantly surprised and left..."

S.W

"We’ve been here multiple times & loved everything we’ve tried! Unique flavours as well as hints of Chinese & Indian cuisines. Beautiful..."

Loaf2go

"What an incredible surprise! (Didn’t know anything about this place - just drove by and saw it) Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and..."

Sonja Danger

"Awesome Nepali restaurant! The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and very friendly service. Highly recommended the dal-bhat, a great sample of..."

Vincy

"Thoughtfully prepared food in a beautiful setting, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. We managed to snag a table by sheer luck in this..."

Quince

"Always a great place for not only food but atmosphere and service as well. So worth the trip, so what are you waiting for?! But make..."

Kirsten McEwing

"Nice decor, pleasant service, reasonable prices. It was packed when we were there, so better to make a reservation in advance. Pork dumplings are..."

Catherine

"I love this place! The restaurant is nice and atmosphere is fantastic. These come second only to how delicious everything is...."

Chunny

"Went here for a meal last night with friends. Not the easiest to get to from Airdrie but well worth the visit. We arrived at opening and were shown..."

Woodotcom

"All food was excellent. Unfamiliar with the cuisine, staff were very helpful about ordering. Great prices but could've used a light tidy up in the..."

Jessica Oliver

"Absolutely awesome food. Took friends from Toronto to try this place, all of us had such a great time. The service was good, and we didn't have to..."

Joyce Ma

"Amazing... mouth watering butter chickenThe dal is just the "momz cooked dal" Just the perfect blend of food and spicesAwesome..."

Ravneet

"After all these years we finally took in The Himalayan. We mad a reservation for early Tuesday evening (5:30 pm), and the restaurant was full (all..."

Trond Frantzen

"Soooooo good. It'll be one of those meals where you're so full but can't stop eating, cause it's so delish. Definitely a must-try, then repeat as..."

Leslie Nicole

"I use to live across from the Himalayan and was one of the first customers. It is nice to see that Sanjay has grown his business into the amazing..."

Trav Tok

"Great service, ambiance, and delicious food! We came in on a Friday night without reservation but they found a spot for a limited time which was..."

Diana Elizarova

"By far a gem in Calgary ! Some of the best and most authentic restaurants in the city. Once unknown this restaurant is always packed and with a line..."

Mark Schulz

"My husband liked this restaurant more than I. We started with their dumplings which were tasty, but not spectacular. My husband had one of their..."

Food Maven

"The food is good. But the price doesn't match the amount of food I got. Services are just meh (no refill of waters even after I called waiters twice..."

Catvsfood

"Fantastic Food!Food: Overall Outstanding! Highy recommend!Several Nepalese dishes were top notch. Spice level adjustable. Variety veg and..."

Nan

"We are exceptionally fortunate to have this restaurant in our neighbourhood. Yum factor is VERY high!Eat the Mango Fruity..."

Eflo

"Wow, just wow. This is not even fine dining, but should be considered as such. There are no words to describe the experience here, you just have to..."

Sumbe Yahe

"After the renovation, the decor and ambiance is definitely more lively and pleasant. Thought I've noticed that their portions are smaller. Flavours..."

Marshmellie

"I just moved to Calgary from Toronto and checking out the Cowtown food scene, and I am impressed! There are a few restaurants with food like..."

Spencer Ryan

"First an foremost, amazing customer service. I have not experienced better customer service anywhere else. I want to give this restaurant a higher..."

Danielle

"This is one of the best restaurants to which I have been in years. While living in Toronto for 25 years, I was a big foodie for East Indian food, as..."

John Andrew

"I like the Himalayan! I think it's fairly unique to Calgary. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return in the future! Need to open a second in a..."

Hypsochromic

"I received the best service I have ever had at a restaurant. It was prompt, warm, and polite. I felt very welcome at this restaurant even though my..."

JDragon

"One of my favorite places to go eat. Always consistent and very fresh! Momo's are amazing, same with the naan bread. Service is spectacular...."

KT

"Finally tried this place as it is quite far from home. So glad we did. Everything was delicious and so many different flavours. Basically it's..."

Filip Kavan

"There are few places that I trust to consistently provide warm service, a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. The Himalayan is one of..."

The Pretentious Food Snob

"The food here is amazing and the service is even better. Great flavours. The server waited on us very attentively and was engaging and thoughtful...."

Aravind Soundar

"Love the food, love the service, love the atmosphere. Didn't make reservation, waited 30 mins for a table, so worth the..."

EthanA

"Nepali cuisine?? What is this? take the best of Chinese and Indian food you have Himalayan. After a longer-than-necessary delay I finally made the..."

Watermelon Duck

"Great food, reasonable prices, and great service! Triple threat! We ordered the butter chicken, Himalayan lamb, and mango fruity shrimp. We shared..."

Mish

"This place has been on my list for years. Finally made it. It was very good. Super busy but we squeezed in before the rush. You'll love this..."

Corner Deuce

"The Yen had to head back to Vancouver. For her last supper in Cowtown, I wanted something close to my house, and something hot and filling to warm..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Absolutely fabulous! Been here twice and both times I was not disappointed and will definitely be back again. The wait staff was friendly and on the..."

Aspiring Travel Writer

"Elegant dining area with delicious Nepalese cuisine, modest in size but big in flavor and very gracious staff to accomodate you. Saturday lunch..."

Joeyrivs

"Great place! My friends and I came here last night to try something new, everyone was extremely impressed with the restaurant. The fish,..."

Mortaloser

"Food was amazing. Everything was perfect. Was greeted as we came in and seated right away. Cucumber water was poured and a..."

Ryan Todd

"Great place and awesome food! If you love lamb you need to try the lamb dishes there. I have been here twice now and it never disappoints. You most..."

Michelle

"I have been here twice before and always enjoyed it. The ambience is calming and leads you to enjoy it even more. The foods are cooked perfectly..."

Enjoyfood

"Really great food and amazing service. Only wish is that it was closer to me because it would totally be one of my favs. I would not hesitate to..."

M

"A "hole-in-the-wall" quality of food but in a nice atmosphere. Great flavours in the food. With a mixture of different ethnic cultures, they..."

Jenny

"The Himalayan is one of Calgary's most reputable restaurants, and with great reason! This local eatery has set a strong standard for itself, one that..."

J.Chews

"An amazing stop for meat lovers and vegetarians, The Himalayan has a very broad menu that people with restrictive diets will enjoy.The..."

Tunit

"This was our first visit to The Himalayan, with friends visiting from out of town. We most certainly will be back to introduce more friends to the..."

Tristan

"I've been waiting to try this restaurant for a while now and finally came the other night. It gets very busy so call a day or 2 in advance for..."

Hips Dont Lie

"Our first time visiting and certainly not our last. From start to finish, a fantastic dining experience. LOVE this place!!!The bf and I..."

M

"What a hidden gem! The food and service were both extraordinary! Do not let the outside of the restaurant fool you, when you walk inside its like..."

Estee

"Had the chicken momo dumplings to start. The sauce was delicious. For main had Kathmandu vegetable & the Himalayan chicken grill. Loved the..."

Katie Elizabeth

"Been here several times & I've never been disappointed. Make sure you get a reservation. Nepalese cuisine at its finest. Try momos, chauchau, tofu,..."

World Foodie

"Simply amazing! I'm still craving their food and it's been over a week since I've been there! The staff are so wonderful and the food divine! Make..."

Big_Spoon

"The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were perfect - not too heavy or light. I also like the presentation of the food! The servers were..."

Dawne Law

"Fantastic evening. Initially came to get take out but was seated so quickly that we stayed. Although busy, such a wonderful and comfortable..."

Allan Guillermo

"This is one of my favourite spots in the city. The service is friendly and warm. The food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant has a really..."

Asher Cubid

"We had a lovely experience here - food was delicious, the atmosphere is really nice, we loved the Nepal art and the service was so warm and..."

Safia Kanji

"Food was great. Each bite was full of flavour. I would recommend to make a reservation. The price is pricier with less quantity. The servers were..."

Amy

"I love exploring Calgary's food scene so I am frequently eating out. This is, hands down, my absolute favourite restaurant in the city. The food is..."

Oatmealforlife

"Had the Himalayan shrimp and the cottage cheese chili and they were two of the most delicious dishes I've had in a long time. Service was attentive..."

Alan Byers

"Tried the buffet lunch on a Wednesday and the place was packed. Good value for the selection fo food. I "chau chau" (noodles) was my favourite..."

Chris Matthew

"We had Chicken Mo Mo, Mango Fruity Shrimp and Spinach Tarkari with lamb, they all tasted amazing!!! The service was also awesome. We also loved the..."

Brenda Wang

"Came here about three weeks ago with friends.First of all, great service! Really friendly servers that kindly explain the menu. They were really..."

Zolaman91

"The Himalayan is my go-to for great food. The lunch buffet is incredible (especially if the macha ko johl is on!), dinner is awesome (try the..."

Mike

"Awesome family run and owned restaurant. The service and food are always so good. Mango chicken is my favorite. The servers are great at explaining..."

ABCooper

"Amazing food! Great service! One of my favorite restaurants in..."

JB

"We usually always order the same thing from here. It's delicious as always. Not one bad thing to say about this place. The staff are very attentive..."

Food4thoughtz

"Delicious. If you want a delicious meal and genuine service then this is your place. Amazing food and atmosphere every time I..."

Jensmithbrooks

"I've been here several times over the years and last nights was great once again. The service, atmosphere, menu diversity, portion sizes, flavours..."

Tmoski

"So much more than I was expecting!. Title says it all. Flavors were amazing and the atmosphere and staff are..."

Carter.g.greer

"It had been awhile. What was I thinking? The Himalayan remains one of the best examples of a restaurant operated for the comfort and pleasure of its..."

Achillides

"Love it!. The lunch buffet is amazing! The dinner menu is amazing!Everything about this restaurant is...Amazing. Stop..."

X0_aida

"This time we were prepared and made reservations beforehand so that we were able to get a table at The Himalayan! Ryan was kind enough to join us..."

Kimmy W

"Delicious. Went for lunch today, third time being there and it was exceptional. The variety, the depth of flavour (slow and careful cooking) was..."

Gord

"So good. I always love going to this restaurant. The food is amazing and consistent. One of the best restaurants in..."

Angelalynnregino

"Never disappoints!. I'm so glad we took a chance to try this place a few months ago. Every time we go back either to dine in, or take out the..."

Amanda

"Little gem!. I always love coming to this restaurant as it has delicious food and the service is great. Staff is very kind and friendly, especially..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"Friendly staff, good ambiance, great food. We ordered lamb dal Bhat, grilled chicken, and shrimp bhuteko. All were great, and we like the shrimp..."

Gary Fung

"A great restaurant. Himalayan food is closed to Indian but it's not as spicy hot. The Indian food base is already hot, here you can choose to make it..."

Hamid Velji

"I can definitely say that this is a great place. First time I got to taste their dishes was when I was with my mom. She and I were visiting a friend..."

Janet Robertson

"The food is very delicious, the price is reasonable, and the service is great! All waiters are super attentive! We tried medium spicy level and it..."

Dassie L

"Great first experience for Nepali cuisine. Restaurant is well decorated and service was friendly and attentive. My favourites were the garlic naan..."

Ann M

"Authentic Nepalese resturant. Most resturant in calgary have Indian flavor spice base but this resturant gives Nepali flavor. Not too much spices or..."

Rina Khaniya

"My dad treated me to a meal here and we were so amazed at how the service and foods are so good. Firstly, the place has a good ambiance and it's..."

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