bignerd
11-11-2011, 08:59 PM
Didn't want to go to far from home and knew this new Sushi restuarant was nearby.
Koiji
246 40 Country Hills Landing, NE, Calgary, AB T3K 5P4
I know they recently had a groupon but I missed out on that, regardless, thought we would give it a try.
Ambiance 4.5/5
Very nice inside, modern with some splashes of color. Restaurant is a little small and the bathrooms are sort of back near the kitchen? Thought I had taken a wrong turn when I went to leave the washroom as I was facing the kitchen.
Service 3/5
Wasn't super busy when we there so I thought our appetizers took a little while to come considering there were only a few tables and some where already in the midst of eating. Waitress dropped the menu on the table and almost spilt a drink. Had to ask for a refill (which are not free), had to ask for water.
Food 4/5
Would of been 5/5 but the Gyoza we ordered was lukewarm at best. Tasted good, just wasn't hot. Agadashi tofu was fresh and burning hot, I prefer a more delicate breading but it was still tasty. Had some typical rolls, dynamite, spicy tuna (no mayonnaise sauce-has siranno chili's on top for the spice) and a philly roll which had pieces of lime on it-I picked those off as it was "too limey" with the whole piece on it. Sushi was fresh and tasted great. Presentation is very nice.
Value....3/5
Had a hard time with this as I thought they were pricey. Rolls were all about $9, and were not any larger than typical sizes. In fact the Dynamite roll was dissapointingly small I thought for nine bucks. As well, pop is not free refills...which is fine, except they charge $3.00 per drink. Should be free refills at that price. All of the appetizers were in the $8-10 dollar zone or more as well.
We had 3 pop, Gyoza, Agedashi tofu, Dynamite roll, Philly Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, 2 Ebi, 1 Unagi, 1 Salmon, 1 Tuna... bill was $67.00.
Would go back with a Groupon, but otherwise will make the drive to Sushi Boat or go to Globefish for the same price.
Koiji
246 40 Country Hills Landing, NE, Calgary, AB T3K 5P4
I know they recently had a groupon but I missed out on that, regardless, thought we would give it a try.
Ambiance 4.5/5
Very nice inside, modern with some splashes of color. Restaurant is a little small and the bathrooms are sort of back near the kitchen? Thought I had taken a wrong turn when I went to leave the washroom as I was facing the kitchen.
Service 3/5
Wasn't super busy when we there so I thought our appetizers took a little while to come considering there were only a few tables and some where already in the midst of eating. Waitress dropped the menu on the table and almost spilt a drink. Had to ask for a refill (which are not free), had to ask for water.
Food 4/5
Would of been 5/5 but the Gyoza we ordered was lukewarm at best. Tasted good, just wasn't hot. Agadashi tofu was fresh and burning hot, I prefer a more delicate breading but it was still tasty. Had some typical rolls, dynamite, spicy tuna (no mayonnaise sauce-has siranno chili's on top for the spice) and a philly roll which had pieces of lime on it-I picked those off as it was "too limey" with the whole piece on it. Sushi was fresh and tasted great. Presentation is very nice.
Value....3/5
Had a hard time with this as I thought they were pricey. Rolls were all about $9, and were not any larger than typical sizes. In fact the Dynamite roll was dissapointingly small I thought for nine bucks. As well, pop is not free refills...which is fine, except they charge $3.00 per drink. Should be free refills at that price. All of the appetizers were in the $8-10 dollar zone or more as well.
We had 3 pop, Gyoza, Agedashi tofu, Dynamite roll, Philly Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, 2 Ebi, 1 Unagi, 1 Salmon, 1 Tuna... bill was $67.00.
Would go back with a Groupon, but otherwise will make the drive to Sushi Boat or go to Globefish for the same price.