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Li-Ao Sushi
Category: Restaurants Sushi Bars Sushi Bars [Edit]
231 2335 162 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2Y 4G9
(403) 719-9668
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
5 reviews for Li-Ao Sushi
5 reviews in English
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Review from Nyssa R.
3/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a great experience :)
Smaller sized location, but it's cozy and the chefs/managers are close by all the time so that any issues can be resolved right away. The staff is friendly and bubbly and welcoming which makes you feel comfortable as you eat your delicious sushi!
The sashimi portions are generous and are also reasonably priced and fresh. The wasabi was nice and spicy and the rolls were extremely cheap ($2.95 for a 4/6 piece roll that would normally be $5 or more), and none of the rolls are over $10, which is also rare. They are artistically presented like Sarah said (the dragon roll looks like a dragon) and more than big enough in size!
It's unfortunately a little far South for the Northsiders, but worth the drive. The menu is simple but there is a lot of variety of tastes among the rolls, I really liked the dragon rolls and house special roll. The only thing is that I like when Rainbow Rolls have tempura inside as opposed to California mix, but it was still delicious.
Pocky sticks at the end add a nice touch and lots of manager face time which is nice and show they care =) -
Review from Scott B.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 4/13/2012
All I can say is that the food is great, the service even better. The owners seem to really care and are involved in the kitchen and serving.
Took some of my family there and we all loved the food. My granddaughter could not get enough. Took my iPad in with a photo of my granddaughter eating in the restaurant and really enjoying it....one of the owners took it to show to all the staff.
Family who live in the north of Calgary would be willing to pay deliver charges as the pricing is so much more inexpensive to their area....a meal for less than $40 for 4 of us, 3 adults and a 16 month old with a voracious appetite, would have cost over $100 in their area1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/11/2012
The service is great...lithe owner will.talk to you to figure out what you want...sushi..sushimi....… Read more »
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Review from Mike M.
Calgary, AB
5/5/2012
Cool little place, friendly service, tasty food! Really enjoyed the mango shrimp appetizer, large pieces of sashimi, and the free Pocky sticks as we left. Definitely worth going back to.
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Review from Sarah T.
1/9/2012 ROTD 3/12/2012
This is a recently opened sushi place (3 weeks now) down south. Waaaayyy down south near 162nd. A group of 4 of us went, and although it was busy, we were seated promptly. As soon as we actually stepped inside we were greeted by all the staff shouting hello to us in Japanese. They have the standard sushi menu, but focus a little more on presentation. A friend of mine ordered the Female Dragon roll, and they shaped the sushi and the sauce into an actual dragon. The sushi was fresh and as I mentioned presented well. The only difference between it and other sushi places - especially those downtown - is the price. It is significantly cheaper. I only left $20 lighter than when I came, versus the typical $35 plus I spend in all the other sushi places I frequent. My friends and I all agreed we had the best service ever, in fact one friend told the owner - who intorduced himself as Henry - how good it was, because she was that impressed. Continuing about the owner, he was very involved with serving, and chatted to everyone that came in. He also came around with boxes of Pocky sticks to hand to all the clients. He seemed to even know some clients by name. Our server was at our table pouring out tea for us every time he saw it was getting empty - I can't say I've ever had that done at a restaurant for me.
I think based on everything, I would go to this place again every once in a while, because it really is a cut above the ones downtown as far as service, and price. Also, it makes sense that the sushi tasted so good, the people from Li-Ao come from Kinjo sushi. -
Review from Mia T.
1/10/2012
Instead of repeating everything my sister just reviewed, I will simply agree that Li Ao has great service, great food, a friendly atmosphere and is cheaper than your usual sushi joint. They also have different menu items than other places Ive been. Next time, Im trying the deep fried rolls.
