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| - I had heard many times this is the best place for sushi in Calgary but my trip had been delayed since every time I made an attempt, it was closed for a holiday or other reasons.
So, today, without warning, I quickly drove on my lunch hour to Wa's at the corner of 17th Av NW and Centre St N, one small block north of 16th Av NW (AB 1) and Centre St N.
As may have been previously mentioned, the parking lot, she is almost non-existent with a 7-8 space parking lot but luckily, 17th Av NW has street parking of the 2 hour variety.
Once I parked, I entered through 2 doors to the main eating area. It's a small, cozy, reasonably quiet, and friendly sort of establishment. I was greeted very quickly though the waiter did not bother to rattle off the days specials but he saw me eyeing that as I walked in so he was smart enough not to repeat/rehash that.
I chose to go with the 6 piece Stampeder Roll with ebi shrimp, avocado, and other assorted fish, a 4 piece version of the House Roll instead of the 8 piece which has tuna, imitation crabmeat, masago on the outside. I finished that off with a Spicy Tuna handroll or cone (pick your verbage). The best Spicy Tuna cone ever.. ever, nice spice and flavour.
Good choice for a first-time at this establishment.
It is a little pricy for the quantity but the quality is very high. You don't leave feeling empty or non-satisfied.
So far, the only sushi place that comes close in quality but it is about 25% cheaper is Towa Sushi on 4th St SW.
This is definitely the premier sushi establishment in Calgary at this time; I would highly recommend this for a 1st or 2nd date.
My next trip will be more costly as I want to try some of their sashimi. I saw the customer behind me's stash of sashimi and it look simply divine.
It is one hour later and I can still taste my prize. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
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