I came here due to some positive reviews on Urbanspoon and a Groupon. My husband I were pleasantly surprised by the food and service.
First off, props to Melissa, our server. She is one of the nicest and most awesome servers I've met in Calgary. She was so sweet, even to the high maintenance couple next to us, who was also using a Groupon but insisted first on water, no ice with a lemon wedge, then a fork to squash each piece of maki before eating it, then demanding a knife. I'm guessing this was her first time eating sushi.
The food was delicious. Do get the scallop and prawn motoyaki. Sensual, seaweed is sandwiched between the two pieces of seafood, wrapped in a not too heavy creamy sauce.
The ramen was delicious, the egg was perfectly poached. The ramen itself was a little too cooked for me, but it was still good. The broth was milky and not overpowering. Portion was filling. Next time, I want to try the seafood yakiudon.
The dynamite roll was pretty average for $8.00. However, our neighbours soft shell crab maki looked awesome. I'll order that next.
The scallop in the scallop and red tuna appy was the freshest I tasted... EVER. And I'm in Calgary, so double impressed.
The sushi pizza was yummy, but you have to love deep fried food to enjoy it. The rice, despite being deep-fried, wasn't gummy. If you are a fan of the burger on rice patty at Carino, do try Gohan's version.
The prices are higher than I'm use to paying. With the groupon, and Thursday half price appies and $5.25 Sapporo, the meal was a very good deal.