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Taiyo Japanese
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
12424 Symons Valley Rd NWCalgary, AB T3P 0A3
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Taiyo Japanese
11 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney L.
Calgary, AB
2/12/2012
I'm not a sushi eater, but this place had lots of options for someone who wants meat. The veggie tempura was really good with huge pieces, and my husband enjoyed some sushi, though said the pieces are bigger at globefish, but the prices are better here. The Ginger pork was really great, and we had a tasty beef appetizer, can't remember what it was called...served raw. The service was pretty good, though we had two waitresses who didn't seem to know they were both waiting on us. Also, the food came out at odd times, the timing wasn't great. Overall though, very good and we will go back!
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Review from Agnes C.
This place is not acceptable at all. I am sorry but I have standards.
Where should I start?
The service was so-so. It wasn't good, wasn't bad but it wasn't the kinda of service I expect for a restaurant that was not busy on a Saturday night. Their service definitely did not win me over since their food was terrible!
We ordered quite a bit for a party of four, mainly because their portion is half of the size of what I normally order for the same price. With that being said, I personally found it as a ripped off. One of the dishes we ordered was a Rainbow Roll, which only came in 6 pieces (half of the size of what a normal rainbow roll from other Japanese restaurant). It would be fine if it was good, but unfortunately it wasn't (at least not to me).
Oh and get this, you would think appetizer is something comes first before the main dish, but ours did not. It came in the middle of the main dishes. This is the order we got our food: Rainbow roll, Spider roll, Ika Yaki (grilled squid), Seafood Tempura, another sushi roll which I don't recall what it was and last but not least, unagi don which by the way I didn't know it serves COLD????
Needless to say, it was a great disappointment. I am sorry but I would not want to come back and give this another chance. It's just not even worth another chance at all....not even when at the end the chef gave us four tiny little complementary salmon rolls. -
Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
10/30/2011
The good: nice variety of Japanese fare, friendly staff with prompt service. Had take away from them twice, both times under promised and over delivered on speed of food. The preparations and presentation are decent, nothing over or underwhelming.
The bad: prices are prohibitively expensive to become a consistent dining option. For better or for worse, these guys are 10 to 15% more expensive than some of the best places in Calgary (globe fish). I too echo the sentiments of some of the other reviews as it related to freshness of the food but for the most part, my second visit was better that the first. Their hours are very weird too and no website which is extraordinarily strange in this day and age. menus have items crossed out with sharpie and prices changed with Bic pen. It's actually sad and humourous at the same time.
The verdict: for a weekend sushi fix, this place fills the void barely slightly edging out the take away sushi from the creek side co-op. -
Review from Natasha K.
Calgary, AB
Yum! Finally we have found a sushi place in the NE that is delicious!
The service was so fast! I couldn't believe it. Our nigiri was the first thing to come, and it was delicious, the thickest salmon I've ever seen served. It was at least 50% bigger than other places I've been to. The sashimi was the same thick slices of fresh salmon. Their rainbow roll was heavenly, it had a cajun shrimp in it and was the best I've had. The salmon roll was average, not as much salmon as I was expecting after some of the other rolls. House special was delicious, usually I don't order the 4 piece ones because they are awkward to eat, but this one was worth it. Maki ranges from 5 + and their special rolls are 12+. We went a bit nuts and the bill proved it. Dragon roll was good, too.
Geez, I could go back right now!
Decor was clean and inviting. Nice space between tables, I didn't feel like we were eating with the people across from us. I loved that the sushi chefs at the back greeted us and said thank you at the end, despite being very busy.Listed in: Comfort restaurants
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Review from Jenny G.
Calgary, AB
11/20/2011
We used to enjoy going here, but our last experience was our last.
Ordered veggie tempura, among other items. When the tempura came, I noticed that most of the yam and japanese squash pieces were bite size. No bigger than my thumb, and that may even be generous. The squash looked rotten, so I flagged down the server. After explaining what I had noticed she said sh would take the plate to the kitchen to see what was wrong. 5 min later she brings out the same plate with the same 9.5 pieces of rotten temura! She said, "the chef says there is nothing wrong with the food" and procedes to walk away. Whoa. When she brought us our other food I told her I didn't think it was right, and let her know we would not eat the tempura. She shrugged and did not seem to care. Got our bill, and of course, we were charged for the rotten food. Too bad to see this place go so far downhill so fast.
Horrible service, rotten food, disappointing recovery = Taiyo. -
Review from hmmmm l.
Scarborough, ON
9/10/2011
I had the ikura don, the salmon egg is not fresh and extremely over salted it feels like you are eating little bags of salt water with a hint of fishiness.
The salmon isn't fresh and poorly cut.
We also ordered the caterpillar roll which is eel aand avocado. The presentation is good, but the quality is poor. The avocado was not rip and still crunchy with no nutty flavour.
The rice on all the sushi was warm and the wasabi is truly made from 100 instant wasabi powder that you get from an ordinary supermarket.
If you are looking for a cheaper Japanese meal, I will recommend this place to you if not, you are much better off going to "Wa" fish quality is far superior in taste and freshness. -
Review from Steph A.
Calgary, AB
1/22/2011
Just moved into Kincora and thought I'd give it a shot. I was very pleased!! Nice and modern with friendly staff. Shared 6 different rolls with a friend and that was way too much food! Spicy tuna was my fave. I will be back for sure. Price wise it's about $25/ person so fairly normal for sushi.
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Review from Yun K.
Calgary, AB
11/10/2011
Move in Kincora Area two months ago. I' noticed this restaurant while were doing some shopping at Rona for my newly build house. Came to Taiyo Japanese Restaurant with my two children on last friday to support a local eatery business. Cound not get a table since restaurant was full. I waited at the front and notice three sushi chefs with head banada said out lound greeting to customers walking in, even they seemed very busy. Cudo for this friendly place! While i were waiting to get a table, a cute waitress brought us miso soup and friendly asked if i like to wait for a while. Wow,, another Cudo.
Got the table , ordered diner for four combo which is $61.00 included Salad, Miso, Beef + Chicken Teriyaki, chicken Wings, huge plater of sushi, and 3 ice cream for my family ( my wife did not go on that day :( , she is not a fan of raw fish :(. The food and sushi were good, i like it and so were my children. Kudo for the food! Tax + tip , we paid $68.00 for a lovely dinner for my family ( 1 adult, 2 young children at 14ysrs and 15yrs) at taiyo , plus some left over food to pack home . Another Cudo for reasonable price!
Will come back and recommend for family living around this NW area to try this newly Japanese Restaurant !
@Adrian b??? are you kidding,,, their menu have a nice design.. + the restaurant menu (http://thetaiyo.com) appears on their menu and the big front window as well! -
Review from Julie N.
Calgary, AB
8/17/2011
We always get take out for a nice dinner treat after the kids are in bed. The service is great and the food is awesome! We have never been disappointed.
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Review from Cobe H.
Calgary, AB
4/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I live 2 minutes away from Taiyo so I gave it a shot. I was skeptical at first because I didn't think this place will be any good especially when it's in the boonies but I was pleasantly surprised. The sashimi was fresh which was extremely important and their rolls were tasty. The decor is still quite new. It's clean and modern looking with booths and such. I would recommend this place if you're in the NW and do not wanting to drive far for decent sushi. The pricing is a bit steep but it's sushi so expect to pay a bit more.
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Review from Jonathan K.
Calgary, AB
Yes, finally a Sushi Restaurant north of 64th Avenue north. They are located across from Rona in Creekside this brand new location is just what the surrounding communities needed in the Sushi department. We have been driving all the way down to Kensington in the past three years to get our Sushi fix so this addition to our local dining is very welcome. My wife and I dined there with our two year old and it was a very pleasant experience. The ambience is nice and includes a few classic Japanese style booths along with your regular booths and tables. We ordered the Bento Box's and they were tasty and fresh. The salad included the traditional ginger dressing, the miso had substance, the saki sushi (salmon) was fresh. The ginger pork could have used some crispness and the gyoza was more pastry-like than is commonly served, but overall the food quality and flavour was excellent. The service was also attentive and friendly including being very accomodating to our two year old with additional avacodo slices. He enjoyed sitting in the Japanese booth and bopping to the background music. We went around 1:30pm on a Saturday afternoon and replaced another family and saw one other take out order, so please add to their clientelle and visit Taiyo to keep good Sushi alive in north Calgary.
