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| - So the truth is...I am super picky about where I go out to eat. Don't get me wrong, I am not a picky eater, I just feel that when I spend money on food, I want to enjoy all aspects of eating out. Having said this, I am a huge fan of Big Catch!
I have eaten here at least 20 times in the last 1.5 years, and I will continue to go back. I am a celiac and I find it difficult to find restaurants that understand how important it is for me to have gluten free, cross-contamination free food, and Big Catch really does understand this. They have plenty of GF options available, and they will also modify menu items to make them gluten free, they will also prepare the food separately. Yay!!! I have not had any issues there the entire time I've been a customer which decreases my "celiac anxiety" by 95% (I must retain 5% for personal expediency ;)
I like that Big Catch is located in the Market on Macleod. I don't normally visit during market hours, but afterwards when the market stalls are closed, but Big Catch is still open. At those times the tables of the indoor courtyard are only occupied by other customers of Big Catch. I find the environment cozy and unpretentious. In warm weather, you can also eat outside on the picnic tables. I wouldn't exactly call the food fast food, as each order is made to order, and larger orders can take some time.
Down to the most important part of the review, food and service. I have not found a sushi place in Calgary that rivals Big Catch. The food is expertly prepared and presented, and is always of high quality, with fresh ingredients and actually ripe veggies (avocados etc). I have enjoyed every roll I've tried, the sashimi is excellent and I actually crave the miso soup. I find the food to be reliable and consistent in quality, the service is the same. Always excellent service, very friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Non, who has made every visit a true pleasure, thank you :)
The prices are fair, depending on how hungry you are $75 can feed 4 people (regular hunger) or 2 people (Big Bear hunger!!!) with soup and drinks and tip included.
Food to try:
Rolls: Aburi Salmon, Zesty Avalanche, Meteor Rain, Tropic Rush, 911, Mount Alaska
Combo: Spicy Catch Combo
Soup: Orignal or Spicy Miso
Beverages: Green tea and this really funky soda that has a neat bottle with a glass ball that carbonates the drink... tastes like cream soda.
I would recommend Big Catch to anyone for dine in or takeout, and have enjoyed meals there with my partner, our friends and family.
I feel like I'm gushing now, so I'll end the review!
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