JDMMAN
10-31-2010, 03:15 PM
Review: AJISAI in Panorama Hills (same complex as Tudor Rose)
AJISAI Japanese Restaurant just opened up this past week/weekend.
Ambiance/Atmosphere: 9/10
Very modern "Bistro" style decor with rich dark colours. Open concept.
Food (quality, portions, presentation): 8/10
Menu was concise and I would say "basic". Fresh fish, ample portion sizes, presentation was artsy but repetitive. The sushi chef was definately taking his time on the rolls.
The Callimari Tempura and Scallop Tempura rolls I ordered had the same presentation; other then the texture of the piece of tempura above it was exactly the same. Fake crab, avacado + some tobiko wrapped in seaweed + rice outside. Had the tempura on top with a dill Tzaziki topped with dill and drizzled with a balsamic vingar based sauce.
Service: 9/10
The service was friendly, polite, prompt, and accurate. The servers were prompt at bringing the food out. The rolls were explained/announced when they are placed in front of you. The plates were cleared away quickly when done.
Was checked on regularly. This was probably because it wasn't very busy in the establishment, as it just opened. The two servers would look to be overwhelmed if the whole place was full.
Pricing: 8/10
The pricing is slightly higher then average than most Japanese restaurants in Calgary (Sakana Grill, or Sumo). $6 for a Negri Toro roll of 6 pieces. $10 for Spicy Tuna Roll (medium sized roll)
Overall: 8.5/10
Would recommend at least trying out. Adds an additional choice in the NW. However if I'm really craving GOOD sushi I'd head downtown or towards other establishments. (ie: Sushi Hiro, Sushi Bar Miki)
Hours: (will fill out later)
M-F
S-S
Credit:
Cash, Debit, MasterCard, Visa
Parking:
There is free parking in the lot in the front and around the complex.
AJISAI Japanese Restaurant just opened up this past week/weekend.
Ambiance/Atmosphere: 9/10
Very modern "Bistro" style decor with rich dark colours. Open concept.
Food (quality, portions, presentation): 8/10
Menu was concise and I would say "basic". Fresh fish, ample portion sizes, presentation was artsy but repetitive. The sushi chef was definately taking his time on the rolls.
The Callimari Tempura and Scallop Tempura rolls I ordered had the same presentation; other then the texture of the piece of tempura above it was exactly the same. Fake crab, avacado + some tobiko wrapped in seaweed + rice outside. Had the tempura on top with a dill Tzaziki topped with dill and drizzled with a balsamic vingar based sauce.
Service: 9/10
The service was friendly, polite, prompt, and accurate. The servers were prompt at bringing the food out. The rolls were explained/announced when they are placed in front of you. The plates were cleared away quickly when done.
Was checked on regularly. This was probably because it wasn't very busy in the establishment, as it just opened. The two servers would look to be overwhelmed if the whole place was full.
Pricing: 8/10
The pricing is slightly higher then average than most Japanese restaurants in Calgary (Sakana Grill, or Sumo). $6 for a Negri Toro roll of 6 pieces. $10 for Spicy Tuna Roll (medium sized roll)
Overall: 8.5/10
Would recommend at least trying out. Adds an additional choice in the NW. However if I'm really craving GOOD sushi I'd head downtown or towards other establishments. (ie: Sushi Hiro, Sushi Bar Miki)
Hours: (will fill out later)
M-F
S-S
Credit:
Cash, Debit, MasterCard, Visa
Parking:
There is free parking in the lot in the front and around the complex.