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| - I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Ki is mostly catered towards the downtown executive class and guests that are staying at the Westin (which is right beside it). I can totally picture contracts being signed here, or tourists coming in after a day trip in Banff and a strong craving for sushi. So I'm going to have to give my review with that assumption firmly rooted at the back of my mind.
This is a fantastic restaurant. The service is impeccable; the presentation and atmosphere even more so. Looking like we were ready to order but with our waiter nowhere to be seen, the host came up to us to confirm if we were ready so he could call our waiter.
As the other reviews state, there are hot water towels; they do pour the gluten-free, low-sodium soya sauce and the water often - but non-intrusively. They give out complimentary samples of sushi/sashimi. They have thick and soft disposable wipes in the bathroom inscribed with their logo. It's a pretty fancy place.
The most important part, however, is how their food delivers. For a group of four, we shared four makimono rolls (six pieces each) and the chicken teriyaki (which is also a small plate). Their specialty is Japanese fusion, so the kiwi tuna roll for example, had a hint of mango and spicy salsa to it. An enjoyable mix of sweet, sour and spicy. The futomaki (with unagi and spinach) tasted incredible as well.
These are not huge portions, true; but they are just enough (we went in there famished, but still walked away satisfied albeit not overly full).
I quite enjoyed my dinner here. In the end, the bill wasn't even that bad for our group of four (we didn't have appetizers, drinks or desserts).
If I went on a date where somebody else is paying (and I was craving sushi), this would definitely be on top of my list.
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