Calgary Omakase Experience at NUPO | Where Art Meets Flavor
📍 NUPO 631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary Located in the vibrant East Village district 🔥 First Impressions: Walking into NUPO feels like stepping into a modern Japanese art gallery – sleek minimalist decor with warm wood accents. The open kitchen lets you watch chefs craft each dish with precision. 🍣 The Omakase Journey: While reviews are wildly divided, our 12-course tasting ($125pp) was a revelation! As someone who typically shies away from strong fish flavors, I was amazed how: The aged bluefin tuna melted like butter Hokkaido scallop with yuzu zest danced on my palate Uni toast delivered ocean sweetness without any "fishy" aftertaste 🎨 Edible Artistry: Each course arrived on unique handcrafted ceramics: A rough-textured stone bowl for miso soup Slate plates showcasing sashimi like jewels The pièce de résistance – dessert on a frozen river stone 🍰 Showstopper Dessert: The Sake Basque Cheesecake (P16) deserves its own fan club: Outer layer: Caramelized crust with matcha dust Center: Molten sake-infused custard Served with house-made red bean paste and kinako foamPro tip: Let it sit 3 minutes for perfect texture ⚠️ Room for Improvement: The hybrid dining model means competing atmospheres (omakase bar vs. regular diners) Chef's explanations about fish origins and aging techniqueswere hard to hear over background chatter 💫 Why It's Worth It: For $125, you get: ✓ Premium ingredients (80% flown in weekly from Japan) ✓ Thoughtful wine/sake pairings (+$65) ✓ That unforgettable dessert experience 🌃 Perfect For: • Special occasions • Date nights • Sake enthusiasts #CalgaryFineDining #OmakaseObsessed #JapaneseCuisine #EastVillageEats #SakeLovers #ChefTableExperience #FoodAsArt #YYCFoodie
