IKUSA Izakaya & Tokyo Market

Really enjoyed our visit! The pork broth was rich and flavorful and really hit the spot on a cold winter day. We also enjoyed the chicken and beef skewers that we tried. I did feel the beef was just slightly overdone and the portion of pork in the ramen was a bit skimpy. Other than that the food was great. Service was prompt and friendly and it's a fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Disappointing visit if you expect authenticity. In the menu the mackerel appears grilled over charcoal but in reality it's fried in a pan or on a stovetop. The yakitori has zero char and I suspect it's precooked and just covered in tare sauce. Sushi rice has acceptable taste but the texture was poor and not sushi rice.

This place was a fun restaurant and I would return. The service was excellent and prompt. I enjoyed the interior decor and there was a lot of space. It seemed all of the large staff was from Japan. There is a small store with various delights. They had a large variety of food. The ramen had tasty broth and noodles, but the portion of pork was very small and under seasoned. The only thing other than the pork to improve was that it had fairly loud music that didn’t fit the ambiance. The prices were reasonable and they have a special each night of the week and a lunch special on ramen without meat for $8.50.

We traveled over 800 miles to visit Calgary, and IKUSA Izakaya & Tokyo Market delivered the best meal of our entire trip. Every single dish was flawless—from the two perfectly crafted rolls to the sizzling steak hot plate and the light, crispy shrimp tempura. The flavors were bold, fresh, and unforgettable. What truly set this experience apart, though, was the service. Evelyn was an outstanding server—warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Even the host went out of their way to make us feel welcome and taken care of. We hope to be back someday!

Phenomenal. Great sushi and miso soup. Fresh and well prepared food. Nice staff and cute items for sale as well.

Ramen The lunch special ramen, priced at $8.50, is served with half a tamago egg, seaweed, and green onions. I highly recommend the black tonkotsu ramen, which offers a well-balanced flavor profile that is not overly salty, with a generous portion perfect for one person. Rolls Lobster Roll: 10/10. Consistently excellent, as always. Mango Roll: 10/10. A delightful and refreshing choice, perfectly executed. Yakitori Beef Tongue: 5/10. While tender and juicy, I personally prefer thinner slices. I would also recommend an extra grilling for added texture. Unagi: 10/10. A standout favorite, consistently delicious. Teriyaki Chicken Skewer: 10/10. Perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavor. Prime Rib: 10/10. A truly satisfying dish, cooked to perfection.

UPDATE: Ordered spicy salmon roll platter off Uber Eats and we definitely received old sushi that’s gone bad. Not only is the smell a big giveaway but one taste was enough to throw it out, it was so stale. Wasted nearly $50 worth of sushi. So disappointing considering we order from here all the time 🙁 —————————————— Think I've just found one of my new fav sushi places Not only did the decor and atmosphere capture the Japanese street vibe, but oh my god the FOOD. Everything I took a bite of seemed to just melt in my mouth, it was that good. We went with a large group and the service was fantastic, with not much waiting time and they were happy to split our complicated bills with no trouble. I tried their truffle prawn roll, seared salmon oshi, bluefin tuna, p-toro (pork belly) shiso yaki (chicken thigh) and prawn tempura — everything was hands down 10/10. The sushi were easily the standouts, packed with flavor and high quality fish, and at a crazy good price compared to most places' special rolls. Other items like the chicken teriyaki, ginger shrimp, gyu angus and volcano rolls were also delicious. I'm already planning my next trip back!