In a charming lane off Main Street, alongside an art gallery, is Chef’s Studio Japan. ‘Food is Art’ states the elements theme menu; fire (hot pots), wind (sushi, sashimi), water (sake, Japanese beer, other drinks), and earth (combo dishes). Patrons can see the chefs in action in the open-to-view kitchen. Creative presentations put a fresh twist on traditional Japanese cuisine. The healthy food tastes as good as it looks. Ambient lighting, a relaxed atmosphere and paintings by local artists (available for sale) contribute to the casual-chic dining experience at this Canmore restaurant.
- “Some of the Best Sushi in the Bow Valley”: CBC Radio and Calgary Herald food critic John Gilchrist
- Housemade soya sauce enhances sushi flavours
- Oil Guard improves taste and nutrition of fried foods
- Green Planet Cabbage Roll: avocado, Japanese mint, onion lime dressing; $1 to Japan earthquake relief
- Lunch: udon or soba noodle soups; chicken, beef or tofu teriyaki with rice and veggies; sushi combos
- Tempura: prawn, calamari, potato, cheese, softshell crab, yam and vegetables with special dipping sauces
- Nigiri Sushi: $1.50 to $4; Rolls and Cones: $3 to $12
- Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup: choose udon (wheat) or soba (buckwheat) noodles with tempura
- Teriyaki: salmon, beef, chicken and tofu (spicy or mild)
- Cook-Your-Own Seafood Hot Pot and AAA Alberta Beef Sukiyaki: with fresh vegetables
- Eight Meal Combos: with teriyaki, tempura and sushi
- Issunboushi: dinner for two in a 2-tier dish includes seaweed salad, miso soup, tempura, edamame, teriyaki chicken, sashimi, sushi and ice cream
- Sapporo, Asahi, Kirin and Canadian beers
- Take-out and delivery options
A good selection of soups and sushi. You shan’t be disappointed.