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nupo

CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
In Calgary, Nupo offers a dining experience blending Japanese precision with a plant-forward philosophy, led by Chef Darren MacLean. Inspired by his mother’s love of plants, vegan recipes, and sushi, Chef MacLean highlights Canada’s bounty with dishes supported by the country’s only dry-aging fish chamber.

The dining room features vegan, vegetarian, and seafood-forward dishes, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and Japanese roots. The décor reflects Alberta’s landscapes, with birchwood accents, shale, and shou sugi ban-treated pinewood blending natural beauty and tradition.

Nupo’s bar program centers on Japanese teas, inventive cocktails, and an exclusive sake list to complement the menu. For sushi enthusiasts, Calgary’s first Omakase Sushi Experience offers seasonal sashimi, nigiri, and creative dishes. At Nupo, Chef MacLean delivers a vision of sustainable, plant-forward dining with artistry and precision.

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Executive chef: Darren MacLean

From the OpenTable editors: Nupo, located in Calgary’s East Village, celebrates Chef Darren MacLean’s mother’s love of plant-forward cuisine and innovative sushi. Highlights include BBQ pink oyster mushrooms and Fatty PEI bluefin tartare. Canada’s first custom dry-aging chamber for fish takes center stage, enhancing both flavor and the guest experience. The intimate six-seat Omakase Sushi Bar offers an interactive, one-of-a-kind dining experience, blending craftsmanship with a deep respect for ingredients.

Additional information

  • Location
    631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1
  • Phone number
    (587) 353-1388
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Vegan, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • YYC EXP Culinary Journey

    CA$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    YYC EXP runs from March 14–30. The Nupo Culinary Journey Tasting Menu offers a unique dining adventure, with each course showcasing our kitchen’s creativity and expertise. Indulge in a memorable and delightful experience. Please note, substitutions are politely declined. We look forward to welcoming you on this culinary journey.
    YYC EXP Culinary Journey Photo

  • The Nupo Omakase Sushi Experience

    CA$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Omakase, as Chef Darren MacLean describes it, is a “gentle game of catch” between diner and chef—a dynamic experience where each course is adjusted in real time. At Nupo, this unfolds at a custom-built, 6-seat sushi counter over 17-20 meticulously crafted courses. Rooted in Japanese traditions, the omakase incorporates rare imports from Japan alongside Canada’s finest seafood, such as Newfoundland uni, PEI bluefin tuna, and New Brunswick sturgeon caviar. Each piece showcases precision, innovation, and the finest ingredients, including dry-aged Canadian Bluefin tuna, creating a refined, intimate journey that sets Nupo apart as one of Canada’s most distinguished sushi experiences.
    The Nupo Omakase Sushi Experience Photo

  • Nupo Culinary Journey Tasting Menu

    CA$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Nupo Culinary Journey Tasting Menu is an exploration of flavours and textures, thoughtfully curated to guide you through a unique dining adventure. Each course is a carefully crafted chapter in this experience, showcasing the creativity and expertise of our kitchen. We invite you to indulge in a meal that promises to be both memorable and delightful. Please note, substitutions are politely declined. We look forward to welcoming you on this culinary journey.
    Nupo Culinary Journey Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Japanese

  • Calgary

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nupo offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing start to finish" dishes and "top notch" cocktails. Guests rave about the creative plant-based menu and outstanding Omakase experience, declaring it "the best in Calgary." The staff's "phenomenal" service and attention to detail enhance the vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit.
19 Reviews

  1. Miller

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Will be back! Thanks again

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  2. eugene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I Wanted to try Nupo out for a long time but just made the commitment and boy was it worth it. The menu is small but every dish is thoughtfully prepared and amazing combinations of tastes and textures. We especially loved the smoked oyster bao, oyster mushrooms and bluefin tuna tartar. There were no weak links and the key lime dessert was the best! Service was great and on par with a fine dining establishment. The ambiance is sexy and modern. Great for a date! We will definitely make this one of our go to spots!

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  3. Nikolai

    VIP

    Northeast Italy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best places for sushi in Calgary, great tasting menu and impeccable sake pairing

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  4. Oliver

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to this restaurant for the first time to celebrate a birthday. We decided to have the culinary experience which is a set menu of many small dishes. Some of them had interesting tastes while some of it was a bit bland. They also did not seem to have a main course and everything was generally the size of an appetizer. We have had other tasting menus before for around the same price at other restaurants and would say that this experience was decent, but there is better value from your money elsewhere.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious!! Amazing attention to detail

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  6. John

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing start to finish, good and cocktails top notch, bit of a noisy table beside us, so couldn’t really hear the chef, but Saturday nights totally get it. We forgot to ask the servers name but she was wonderful,

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  7. David

    VIP

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Going back for sure. Had the tasting menu paired with drinks.

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  8. shirmee

    VIP

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner at Nupo - appreciate the creative plant based menu so much and cocktails are always on point

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  9. Carrie

    VIP

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely tasting journey for Valentine's Day. The food with amazing as usual!! Cannot wait to go back.

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  10. Brooke

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Me and my partner did the culinary journey for 125 each, we opted out of doing the drinks and we were not disappointed as we each ordered 3 cocktails of our choosing. The food was all delicious and presented beautifully however we were a little disappointed with the price of the meal and the amount of food we received. For one of our meals we had to share which we thought was odd as we each paid 125 bucks for the entire meal. We also ended up ordering another 3 pieces of sushi as we weren’t quite full after the entire meal (I think this is normal as after our 5 piece of nigiri our server offered us the sushi menu incase we wanted more before dessert). Overall everything tasted amazing, our server and the staff were all very lovely and helpful, just the value of the meal was not what we expected, and the restaurant vibe is not an elegant romantic sitting. It is very loud inside and small your very squished beside the people sitting by you.

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FAQs

nupo is rated 4.6 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for nupo

631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (587) 353-1388
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Vegan, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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