Ryuko West | Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2025

by avenuecalgary

Who’s behind it
Executive director Jase Lee, culinary art director Jun Young Park and operations director Jacob Jang

When it opened
April 2024

The dish to eat
Dinner Omakase, a multi-course gastronomic experience that showcases local ingredients and seasonal flavours

Since opening its first location in 2022, Ryuko has been an instant hit with sushi-lovers from all around the city, drawn to the artfully presented kaiseki boxes and modern Japanese fare. This success led the owners to branch out with a second location in the Christie Park community.

Though both locations share the same a la carte menu of Japanese fare like sushi, tempura and ramen (which alone is already some of the best in the city), it’s the Dinner Omakase by chef Jun Young Park that truly sets the Ryuko West location apart and earned it a spot in our hearts.

Omakase is a Japanese dining style where the selection is entrusted to the chef. At Ryuko West, this exquisite multi-course experience is meticulously crafted to showcase locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavours.

Park’s passion for sushi is evident in the nigiri courses, which highlight the subtle nuanced flavours and textures of each fish, but the focus of the omakase extends beyond just sushi — it’s a journey through Japanese cuisine offering a harmonious progression of flavours and textures. It’s this combination of Park’s culinary artistry and seasonality that makes Ryuko West truly exceptional.

3150, 40 Christie Park View S.W., 403-991-3208, ryuko.ca, @ryuko.yyc