Quick decision for ramen, good choice, would return! We…read morewere sat right away on a Thursday evening in a small, casual styled place which seemed to have a steady flow of customers. Our orders we're taken right away, and we both decided to get the popular Arashi ramen. A pork bone and Arashi sesame broth base topped with pork belly, egg, spinach, seaweed, bamboo shoots, chili, onion, and peanut. The noodles were cooked perfectly, not overdone, flavors not over powering, mild heat spice. We both agreed could of been a tad more spicy and probably could of asked but they were busy. The food arrived quickly and was very tasty! We would return to try other menu items and highly recommend for a reasonably priced meal!

No-frills casual restaurant, but their ramen is really good, the broth is just so satisfying…read more Their gyoza has a great filling also, too bad it's fried instead of steamed. Went once when not busy and once when it was full with people on waitlist, service was great both times.

Insanely good ramen!!! Cute little local Restaurant on…read moresecond floor! Right - tonkatsu Left = aarashi signature dish! They both had crunch garlic and it was life changing

Delicious ramen. Fast, friendly service. Restaurant is on the small side so expect a wait. I am…read moregluten intolerant and was able to eat the miso ramen with rice noodles. My husband enjoyed the seafood ramen! Highly recommend!

A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. We are in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we're at…read moreShoku Izakaya for a proper lunch sesh with the boys. Lets get to the food shall we * Karaage - Texture is on point. Crisp is nice and light. Lemon compliments the chicken pieces. 8.7/10   * Takoyaki - The temperature is super correct. It has to be below molten lava levels. The flavors are good to go. 9/10   * Shoyu Ramen (Ramen of the Day) - let's get the egg out of the way. Its a little overdone. But the whole this is really good. Noodles are bouncy, pork is tender and the broth is on point. 8.6/10 The setting is very nice. Service is on point and I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever in Banff, Canada. Let me know in the comments below. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading my review. I love you Mwah!

I was excited to try Shoku Izakaya after a waitress recommended this spot to us from when we were…read moredining at Sky Bistro the day prior. The place was pretty busy when we arrived for dinner. Things we tried: - Agedashi Tofu: fried tofu with a warm dashi. It was light and the dashi had nice flavor. (3.5/5 stars) - Karaage Chicken: the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. (3.5/5 stars) - Edamame: the edamame arrived at the end of our meal which was odd. It was also not cooked well and tasted like it could have been frozen and then warmed up. Disappointing. (1/5 stars) - Shoku Roll: the roll was pretty good with the salmon on top and negitoro inside. I wish they used less of the sauce and mayo on top or put it on the side instead, because it was a lot and was overpowering the fish. (4/5 stars) - Salmon Oyako Bowl: I liked the raw salmon and salmon roe part, however the cooked salmon was overcooked. The bowl also lacked flavor and required soy sauce, though I wish there was a different sauce to add to it. (4/5 stars) Overall for the food, it's okay. I'm from California so we have better food so I'm trying not to be too critical knowing it's in Banff. It's nice to have an izakaya spot in downtown Banff though. Service: mixed. The waiter was nice, however they seemed under-staffed. He had too many tables so service was slow and we struggled with flagging him down when we needed a refill or the check.

Stopped by Hello Sunshine Banff and had a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand beautifully presented. One roll had perfectly grilled pieces on top with avocado that added a nice smoky flavor, while the other had a great crunchy texture that balanced everything out really well. I also ordered what I believe was a matcha drink, and it paired perfectly with the meal. It was smooth, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richness of the sushi. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Banff and craving good sushi and a solid matcha drink. Service was great. But a little slow

3 stars because this place is all about the ambiance, and I really appreciated that. Beautiful…read moremid-century millennial vibes. Warm cozy fires. Karaoke rooms available for large groups with high minimum spends. However, when it comes to the food, I've got issues. The happy hour menu boasts several discounted (half price) sushi rolls, which sound great. However, in execution, they are flooded with mayonnaise (not included in the menu's ingredients). This adds so much extra salt and oil to the sushi that it drowns out the true flavor of the fish. For the first time in my life, I couldn't finish my sushi, and I had no desire to eat any leftovers. Also, reservations are not required, but they definitely help (and require a credit card reservation). If you show up for happy hour, get there early, becasue the space fills up fast!

Solid spot, pretty average. Noodles were a bit bland / too overcooked, beef and veggies were all…read morefine. Sauce was just ok, but everything felt a bit under seasoned. Was craving this all week so a bit underwhelmed; some improvements to their sauce would go a long way. Also would be nice to have more Japanese veggies, particularly mushrooms. Overall would only get this if I was really craving it, otherwise it wasn't anything too special.

If I could give it no stars I would, meat tasted off. Tasted like frozen microwaved fish, not yumread more

I came here for dinner after a long day of hiking on a Sunday and just wanted a comforting meal…read more The place is a bit small but the wait wasn't long. We ordered the miso ramen, the katsudon, and the katsu curry. The portions were large and everything tasted great. The katsu curry was probably the best dish since it actually had a spicy kick and not sweet like other Japanese curries I've had in the past. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was pretty authentic and I wanted to come back but it was closed for the next 2 days (Monday and Tuesday) so you should check their hours on the door just in case.

Was craving some Japanese food while in Banff and this place was close to our hotel. Other reviews…read moretouted the fast service and it's true! We wanted something fast to take back to our room and they had my phoned in order ready in 10 minutes. Got the katsu curry, chicken teriyaki bowl, and edamame. The katsu curry was very flavorful and the pork was not fatty. The chicken teriyaki was tender and not drowned in their mildly sweet teriyaki sauce. The edamame was cooked to order and still warm when we opened it in our room. This place is staffed by real Japanese folks so you know the food is legit..... and very affordable!

Came here for a quick bite after a long day of exploring Banff National Park. The location is super…read moreconvenient--right in the heart of downtown Banff and close to everything. You'll need to walk downstairs to get in. It's an order-at-the-counter spot, and they bring the food to your table. They offer a variety of noodle dishes ranging from Thai and Japanese to Malaysian. I ordered the Thai tom yum noodle soup, and my husband got the beef soup. If you're looking for authentic Thai tom yum, this isn't it--it's more like tom yum broth with noodles added, which is different from traditional tom yum noodle soup. That said, it was still good enough for me. My husband thought the beef soup was just okay. The staff was nice and friendly. Overall, it's a solid and convenient stop, but not a must-visit for me.

We were hungry and in a hurry when we saw this basement located Chopstix restaurant in downtown…read moreBanff, Canada.. Very friendly, very cozy, and food came out almost immediately since it was a late lunch time. Service was spot on. They have a good choice of food. Not the usual big serving, it was enough for one person and I like that it was not very salty and just enough seasoning/spice. The Ube croquetas was a good surprise, the Ube itself was almost tasteless but combined with the breaded coating made it hard to put down. The takoyaki was pleasantly good, came out immediately after it was cooked. I recommend that as well. A very good place to enjoy warm soup and what looked like a family owned business. Check them out!

Food 3 stars (chicken bowl) Service 1 star (Harper J Ky)…read moreOur server never refilled our waters. Never brought you over friends beers, after a 15 minutes of waiting we just had them canceled. Only checked on us once halfway through our food and I told her they forgot that egg add-on for my dish. Never brought the egg but still tried to charge me for the egg when she brought the checks. Not apologtic at all, would have more empathy if she at least apologized for some of these errors. And even worse, she pre populated an 18% tip. Honestly pretty awful experience with Harper. I never write such harsher reviews and have had such a wonderful service experience at all the restaurants in Calgary so this was a uniquely bad experience.

We popped in here, conveniently after we had walked around Lake Louise since it was so cold we…read morewanted to have something warm. The restaurant is located inside the ski resort. It was the closest thing to Asian food in the area. My wife ordered the grizzly bear roll and that consisted of salmon in the middle and smoked salmon on top. The sushi literally just fell apart when we picked it up and the rice felt kind of old. Which was strange because we ordered a few Nigiri pieces and the texture of the rice between the two were different. I also ordered a Tonkatsu ramen. It was neither nor good nor bad it did the job. I did like the charred pork slices though.

The food is always fresh and so good. The service is great and the atmosphere in the restaurant is…read moregood. I would highly recommend this place for dine in or take out all is amazing !!

Good food and service. Pricey Nice decor. Clean. Lots of parking. Not too busy. Sushi is good…read more Small portions.