Simply put, this is the best sushi that I have had anywhere on earth. Period. Hiro is a master sushi chef that is extremely renowned in Japan and Calgary is very lucky to have him.
First off, there are two kinds of "sushi" restaurants: real sushi and silly sushi. Based on the reviews most people were looking for silly sushi. Sorry unwashed masses, that's not real sushi and you should count yourself lucky to have stumbled into a real sushi restaurant in Calgary.
So what is silly sushi? California rolls, cucumber rolls, volcano rolls. Sensing a theme here? That's right, real sushi is not about rolls, it's about quality seafood and Sushi Hiro has that in spades. The real trick is to ask your server what's good and what the specials are, fish comes in fresh daily and the selection varies. Another fantastic thing about Sushi Hiro? They actually have the exotic fish that everyone lists on the menu but never actually has. Uni? You bet. Flounder? Absolutely. Japanese Snapper. Of course.
While the sushi and sashimi are fantastic, the real treat are the specials. We enjoyed the Spanish Mackerel and the grilled Yellowfin cheeks. Both were absolutely phenomenal and served in the traditional Japanese style (they deep fry the mackerel bones once you finish the meat, delicious!). If you have never tried either of these do yourself a favour and have them next time you go as you will wonder how you've lived so long without enjoying this delicious treat.
I urge all you silly sushi lovers out there to give Hiro a chance to cook for you. Ask him what to have and I guarantee you will fall in love with both real sushi and Sushi Hiro itself. I know that I'll be going back on a regular basis as he changes his menu regularly to keep up with what's in season (I can't wait for gingko nut season).