Ryuko | Calgary's Hidden Gem of Japanese-Korean Fusion Cuisine
π Location 13200 Macleod Trail (Near T&T Supermarket, South Calgary's new culinary hotspot) β° Pro Tip: Even weekday evenings are packed! Reserve at least 2 days in advance π½ Signature Dishes Deep Dive 1. Wagyu-Tako Tartare βββββ Revolutionary appetizer: Australian wagyu tartare + wasabi octopus Soul sauce: Garlic-soy base blended with Korean pear juice Best way to eat: With crispy seaweed for explosive texture 2. Wafu Salad ββββ Secret star: Daily-limited yuzu-marinated cherry tomatoes Hidden recipe: Enhanced with Korean sesame oil We literally played rock-paper-scissors for the last tomato! 3. Open Sushi Rolls ββββ Creative presentation: Sushi meets Mexican taco Daily special: Bluefin tuna negitoro roll (arrive before 5pm) Lady's tip: Eat in two bites to avoid "lipstick disaster" π Japanese-Korean Hybrid Special β’ Tobiko Bibimbap ββββ Four-color roe: Orange flying fish + Black squid + Golden salmon + Green wasabi-seasoned Insider move: Request a poached egg to mix in β‘ Skip These β’ Tonkatsu: Uses local pork instead of Kagoshima black pork β’ Regular nigiri set: Fresh but uninspired πΆ Full Experience Report Ambiance Industrial minimalist: Concrete walls + solid wood tables Unique detail: Traditional Korean brass tableware at every setting Chef's Story Former chef from Seoul Michelin-starred restaurant Incorporates Korean marinating techniques into Japanese cuisine "Chef's Mystery Menu" every Wednesday (48hr reservation required) Price Guide $40-50 per person (tax included, before tip) Sunset special: $28 set menu daily 5-6pm #CalgaryFoodie #JapaneseKoreanFusion #HiddenRestaurantGems
