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I discovered Banzai by accident. We were at Southport Road by Macleod when we decided to look around for a place to grab lunch and we found it. There is a wide selection on the menu, from Donburi/rice bowls ( about $7) to sushi (ranging from $3-$12) to Udon/noodles ($8) and bento boxes ($9). The bento box combos are awesome. You can choose from a mix and match menu of cali rolls, tempura, beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki and they all come free with salad, really nice and crunchy spring rolls, and of course, miso soup. All of which are very tasty and well-prepared. I always order the combo, as it easily satisfies my healthy and discerning appetite. They also have Japanese beer and sake on their drinks menu, aside from your regular soda, beer and juice.
Till staff's friendly. Banzai has two locations in Calgary, one in Macleod and one Downtown-4th Avenue SW. I frequent the DT branch and there you have a cozier and well-designed place as compared to the casual, fastfood atmosphere of the Macleod branch.
Parking is available for both branches, though the DT place has only about 3 provisions.
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