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Sushi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Food Specialty Food Ethnic Food Japanese, Sushi Bars, Ethnic Food [Edit]
2202 4 St SWCalgary, AB T2S 1W9
(403) 802-0058
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri 5 pm - 10 pm
Sat 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 11 pm - 2:30 pm
Sun 4:30 pm - 9 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Sushi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
15 reviews in English
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Review from John F.
1/29/2012
Good sushi! Very pleasant service, good pricing. All of the dishes were made with care by professionals. The ingredients were fresh. No complaints, we'll be back!
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Review from Sergey S.
Updated - 5/6/2012
Update after a yearlong absence:
- Prices increased significantly;
- Portions shrunk dramatically;
- A couple of beloved menu positions are missing;
- Service quality dropped down noticeably.
So, four star before, two stars now - that's three stars in total. Must be just about right.
Sorry, Sushi Kawa - you were our good memory about Calgary, we shouldn't have return and retry...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/9/2011
Well I am biased here, because living at 22nd and 4th made that place my default sushi location -… Read more »
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Review from Kali R.
Calgary, AB
2/3/2012
Likes:
-trendy location
-attentive service
-cheap as hell
-mom & pop, independent business feel
Dislikes:
- sushi was mediocre, sashimi slices were small
- server had trouble answering questions due to lack of English
- their menus are awfully ugly & confusing to the first-timers
- only have one debit machine & had to wait a while to pay
I'd go back if I was invited since the sushi was alright and it's so cheap, but it's not a place I'd think of to go back to. I wouldn't choose this restaurant for sushi beginners. The language barrier and menu shenanigans would make for a really frustrating experience. -
Review from Cathy D.
Calgary, AB
3/9/2011 ROTD 3/15/2011
I' ve been going to Sushi Kawa as long as it's been open. It's not the most pleasing decor wise, but as far as the sushi goes you can't go wrong.
The rolls are good, as is the sushi itself. If I could say one thing about Kawa it is that the quality is consistent. And the service is consistent as well.
The only thing that bugged me a bit (I'm over it now) is a couple of years ago they made some of their rolls much bigger - as in more rice. We actually asked why and they said that they had gotten complaints that the rolls were too small so they changed them. I can only guess it was some people who had been at Tawa down the street (big awful rolls) and for some reason liked that. Who knows. But they (Kawa) have gone back to small rolls for most of their dishes again.
Consistent, clean, good service, nice people. Kawa isn't the best decorated as I noted, but for a local spot with consistent sushi, it does just fine. -
Review from Jag S.
Calgary, AB
9/19/2010
I like it.
I visit often, cheap sushi, decent service, not the best sushi by any means but good enough, ideal location.
I'm not too hard to please when it comes to sushi.. probably because I don't get too crazy (usually spicy salmon rolls).. i love the typhoon roll.. though last time it wasn't up to par. O well, I'll go again.
I'm slightly let down by the lack of desserts tho! Not a big deal since the purple perk is near by. -
Review from Emma G.
2/4/2010
I've been searching for good sushi in Calgary and never really quite found it. I was hoping Sushi Kawa would do the trick, because it's right near my old apartment and it looks so cute from the outside.
I was really underwhelmed with my food. My friend ordered chicken teriyaki, and it was really fatty and just kind of icky. My sushi was decent, not bad or anything, but for the price, I wasn't impressed. I think it's mostly because of the price, actually - being a Vancouverite I am used to dirt cheap, tasty sushi, but Sushi Kawa was really bland and mediocre for a higher price.
The server was nice, though, and I liked the sumo wrestling on TV. -
Review from Danny F.
Calgary, AB
11/2/2008
Find the serving staff in cute little faux tuxedos and sumo wrestlers on the corner big screen. But the food is an even better find, delicious sushi and some of the best tempura that is offered in Calgary. Sushi Kawa is a convenient location for a night out or takeout. I really suggest the teriyaki tempura don; I get it almost every time plus a selection of rolls and other deliciousness.
The only problem I have with Sushi Kawa can be said about almost any take out place and that is the excessive use of Styrofoam used in their packaging. -
Review from David C.
Calgary, AB
4/26/2009
Great portions and very very tasty dynamite roll. Highly reccomended.
The staff are friendly and the sushi is one of the best in my humble opinion in the city. -
Review from Ed I.
12/18/2010 ROTD 9/28/2011
Sushi Kawa is an alright place to eat japanese food. Being of Japanese heritage myself, I was happy to find a japanese restaurant tha was actually staffed with japanese people. No offense to others, but when I typically go to a japanese restaurant I get served by a chinese person, a korean, or filipino. I want authentic flavors when I go out for japanese food. Also Sushi Kawa is one of the only restaurants in town that serves okonomiyaki. (japanese pizza). It is a dish that consists of flour, egg, cabbage, meat , etc then cooked on a grill then sprinkled with fish flakes and is eaten with Tonkatsu sauce and a japanese mayanaise.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeUHy0A1G F0
The one thing that turned me off about this restaurant, is that they aren't really friendly. It's not that they are rude, it just seems that they are indifferent. Which seems out of character for a japanese restaurant. They do not give you any extra tonkatsu sauce for your okonomiyaki, which costs $18.00 by the way. When I asked the waitress for more sauce, she said they would have to charge me extra for it. I was put off by this, that's like charging extra for ketchup for fries that you order at Earl`s. They should never charge EXTRA for sauce for a meal you are eating. That to me, is an insult. I may have to start eating at Hana Sushi down the street. It`s another Japanese run sushi bar the Fujimoto`s -
Review from Marc B.
Calgary, AB
9/3/2010
first, they've always got Sumo on which is fun. Second, the sushi is consistently good, not the best in my opinion, but consistently good.
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Review from Samantha G.
Calgary, AB
10/23/2009
I have eaten all that Calgary has to offer in the way of Sushi and Kawa is consistently the best. Everything from the love boat to the tempura is fresh and delicious and they have loads of vegetarian options. Kawa is staffed by a small army of super-friendly ladies in bizzare uniforms who keep the warm sake coming. In the summer there is a small patio but in winter stay inside for the sumo matches on the big screen.
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Review from t w.
8/30/2009
the food is fresh which i enjoyed.
the things i was disappointed with--
they charged for tea, they didnt have a lot of things on the sushi menu that i am used to like yamaimo, hirame or natto. when i asked for my sushi a specific way they wanted to charge me more. overall i think this place is decent but not up to par with japanese restaurants i have visited elsewhere. but since my sushi was fresh and it is in a good location i will probably return. -
Review from Steven H.
Calgary, AB
12/8/2009
The best sushi I have found in Calgary. It's prepared consistently with a good range of sushi, sashimi and noodle dishes. My favourite piece by far is the tuna tataki sushi. I dream of the tuna tataki and the suggestion of it is enough to get me in my car. The spicy tuna and dynamite rolls are also excellent.
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Review from Leah J.
Cowichan Bay, BC
12/30/2009
My favourite sushi place in Calgary. I first went there in 2001 and to this day it's still a fantastic place to have sushi. The waitresses are so friendly and quick and their uniforms are super cute! The prices are maybe a little higher than some sushi restaurants in Calgary but it's totally worth it, the food is amazing!
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Review from Jollean C.
Vancouver, BC
9/15/2008
When I want to infuse myself with a little bit of my time in Tokyo mixed with modern touches and tasty Japanese edibles, this is where I go. Reservations are a must if you're set on it -- it's often full, especially on weekend evenings. Some of the wait staff have been there for many years and they're adorable in their black and white slightly Lolita-ish getups, their greetings and goodbyes reminding me of Tokyo eateries. This restaurant is the best of urban-Japanese decor fusion with exposed brick and a modern feel mixed with traditional Japanese touches. It's not especially cozy due to the open layout but it's visually appealing and great with friends or a first date. You can even get your sumo love on with the bigscreen tv in the corner but I'm sure you'll be too busy devouring the plethora of what you order. The menu is absolutely amazing and best for first-time sushi tasters and the experienced alike -- it's full of photos and selections you can't find elsewhere in Calgary (pictures are very common in Tokyo menus, aiding the international crowd). This is one of the few places that serves ume sushi (plum) and their spicy salmon sushi maki roll is to die for. The spicy teriyaki agedashi tofu is fabulous as is the beautiful dragon roll covered in avocado and filled with eel. Try some plum wine or liquer for something tangy on your palette! This place is awesome on summer evenings as the windows all open onto the wonderfully busy 4th Street. It will have you saying Itadakimasu (bon appetit)!
