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xolemonteaox
06-05-2012, 11:47 AM
Shigatsu
3106B 4 Street Northwest, Calgary, AB T2M 3A4
(403) 800-0567

Food Rating: 4.5/10
Ambience: 6/10
Service: 8/10

Went on a Sunday night, it was quite quiet. The interior of the restaurant changed a lot compared to Gunkan.

They gave us a complimentary appetizer, which tasted similar to a beef tataki. I really liked the sauce, the meat was rather rough. Couldn’t really make out with it is.
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Decided to try the beef tataki and the agedashi tofu. The beef tataki sauce tasted different from complimentary one, it’s a little spicy. I preferred the complimentary one more though. The tofu was a little soggy and soft, it wasn’t really crispy nor was it hot.
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Most of the nigiri were ok, nothing special. But the red tuna had a hint of sourness to it. The rolls are loosely wrapped and it reminds me of a smaller version of Izumi Sushi Yokozuna.
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We tried a trio of banana flavored dessert. Banana Panna Cotta, banana cheesecake, and banana tiramisu. On the side, it came with banana bread and banana rice krispies. I liked it because it was quite distinctive and it wasn’t too heavy. The Banana Panna Cotta was my favorite.
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Overall, there were nothing memorable and nothing special. There are other restaurants that I would prefer over Shigatsu.
It would have been more satisfying going to Ajisai or even Sushi Boat!

max_boost
06-05-2012, 12:04 PM
Not even a pass rating for the food?

4.5/10?!:eek:

xolemonteaox
06-05-2012, 12:10 PM
Unfortunately, soured red tuna made it fail...
Chefs should already smell/taste the fish before sending it out...

max_boost
06-05-2012, 01:07 PM
Do you blog lemontea?

bourge73
06-05-2012, 01:49 PM
She should start, as the Restaurant Punisher!

xolemonteaox
06-05-2012, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
Do you blog lemontea? I did, but I stopped because it's quite time consuming. I only do it now when it's quiet at work :D


Originally posted by bourge73
She should start, as the Restaurant Punisher! Awww, I don't mean to be mean... =[
I don' t know whether to take that as a compliment or not...

max_boost
06-05-2012, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by xolemonteaox
I did, but I stopped because it's quite time consuming. I only do it now when it's quiet at work :D

Awww, I don't mean to be mean... =[
I don' t know whether to take that as a compliment or not... Just curious what blog it was if you want to share.

xolemonteaox
06-06-2012, 07:07 AM
^
tried to PM you but your mailbox is full!

max_boost
06-06-2012, 07:20 AM
Originally posted by xolemonteaox
^
tried to PM you but your mailbox is full!

Try Again!

ExtraSlow
06-18-2012, 08:58 PM
This place is super close to my house, but I don't think I'll be rushing to try it. Wa's is also close, and I know I like that place.

xolemonteaox
06-20-2012, 03:21 PM
If you're looking for something near centre street or in the north, Shijiki is very well known for their Ramen.
Ajisai in Panorama for thick cuts of sashimi, Red Ember on 14 street isn't bad either.

clem24
06-21-2012, 03:55 PM
Honestly given the review, I was surprised that they even got 4.5. I was expecting something like 3 or even lower.

xolemonteaox
06-21-2012, 04:08 PM
I didn't want to be too mean! :D

Already got bourge73 saying I should be the "Restaurant Punisher"...

bourge73
06-21-2012, 07:34 PM
Now, now I actually really like your reviews. Keep them coming!

xolemonteaox
06-22-2012, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by bourge73
Now, now I actually really like your reviews. Keep them coming! Aww! Why thank you!

Just wish there are more new places to try in Calgary.