Located in Calgary’s East Village, NUPO reflects the profound influence of Chef Darren MacLean’s mother on his cuisine. Her love of plants, vegan cooking, and deep appreciation for fish and sushi continue to shape the restaurant’s philosophy. Even the name NUPO is derived from her maiden name, Nuponnen, grounding the concept in family and personal history.
While the décor reflects quintessential Alberta, with highlights of birch, shale, and burnt woods, this Japanese-style restaurant celebrates plant-forward, vegan cuisine alongside exceptional sushi, both fresh and dry-aged in our specialty chamber, a technique unique in Canada.
The restaurant presents Calgary’s first counter-service Omakase Sushi Experience. Guests are served three seasonal dishes, a sashimi tasting, and twelve courses of nigiri, sustainably sourced from around the world and presented piece by piece. Seating for this experience is available by reservation only through OpenTable.
A LA CARTE RESERVATION
THE OMAKASE SUSHI
EXPERIENCE
A distinctive style of sushi dining in Calgary, our six-seat Omakase Sushi Bar offers an intimate and interactive experience. This approach to dining is personal, engaging, and thoughtfully paced.
Begin with seasonally inspired dishes, then observe as your sushi chef expertly cuts, forms, and dresses each piece with precision before it is enjoyed by hand. This style of service honours the traditions of omakase sushi restaurants in Japan.
The experience features up to five seasonal snacks and up to fifteen pieces of nigiri, sustainably sourced from around the world, followed by butter-roasted miso soup and dessert. Reservations are required.
NUPO OMAKASE EXPERIENCE RESERVATION
As OMAKASE EXPERIENCE is a timed dining event, we kindly ask that guests arrive promptly for their reservation. The experience will begin at the scheduled booking time. All reservations are non-refundable.
Our menu reflects the rhythm of the seasons and is subject to change.
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