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| - The boyfriend and I always seem to have the trouble of deciding where to eat. Today as we sat in the car I flipped through a newspaper and found out about Mio; and am I ever glad I did. This restaurant is a short drive away from Crossiron Mills and perfect for those that hate to look for parking.
The restaurant atmosphere was welcoming and was very cozy. Upon entering, I was hit by a food scent that I couldn't quite place... and still can't... perhaps it was the smell of cooked meat?
Anywhos, aside from that, the menu was easy to navigate and the server was super helpful in explaining the menu. We opted to go for a Dinner on Rock, Grasshopper Roll, and various Sushi and a Maki Roll (Tamago, Ikura, Salmon and Spicy Salmon Roll) all to share.
I felt that they took a fusion approach with their sushi, the tamago was a bit on the softer and wetter side as well. We were quite surprised with the Grasshopper roll; it was quite "green" to taste but very addicting!
The star of the supper was of course the "Dinner on Rock". This package included soup, salad, rice, dessert, dipping sauces and a variety of 8 oz total meats for our grilling pleasure (Beef, Lamb, Scallop, Prawn, Salmon). The process reminded me of going to Grizzly Paw in Banff, but at a much more affordable price. The process was very enjoyable as it was so hands on and much less intimidating than going to a Korean BBQ. The table ended up covered in butter and meat juices, so make sure you don't leave your phone near the stone grill.
Overall we enjoyed our experience immensely, and left with our clothes filled with the aroma of cooked meat. Would highly recommend for those looking for something different close to the Calgary area.
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