50 Best Japanese Restaurants near St. Albert

“so yummy! we tried this place for the first time last week. would definitely recommend!“

“Food was amazing and so fresh.“

“Top-notch customer service! They were so understanding of my gluten allergy and extremely accommodating! The lady that took my order was just the sweetest and most patient human ever.. same with the manager (or maybe the owner), she seemed very concerned of my allergy and was present the entire time supervising the staff and food handling.. she was so kind and just amazing! My sushi was super fresh and delicious. I’ll be tipping twice as much next time!“

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Tokyo Express is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever visited here in St. Albert. The staff is incredibly friendly and provides excellent customer service, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in.
The prawn tempura is absolutely delicious, MY FAVOURITE — crispy, light, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for authentic Japanese cuisine with top-notch service. ?“

“They will customize your order within reason. I opted for no rice and no noodles. Veggies only. The cheerful staff checked on us several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. I love the amount of food that I get as I always have lunch the next day.“

“Amazing quality sushi in St. Albert. It’s a family-owned business with a super sushi chef who handcrafts everything for you. We love the sushi burritos, which are delightful and very filling: two people can share one burrito if you add an appetizer. They also offer a wide range of fantastic appetizers, nigiri sushi, sashimi, cones, urumaki and maki, as well as delicious frozen ramen you heat at home.Highly recommended!“

“Great selection of Japanese cuisine and good tasting too. Our tummies were very satisfied and it was very affordable. We had 2 rolls, a katsu dish and two appetizers for under $100! We are def coming back again :)

Parking: Lots of parking as there are multiple businesses in the area“

“The teriyaki chicken don is my favorite! And price is affordable. Definitely will come back!“

“Everything was so tasty! I loved the sushi and the chicken teriyaki rice bowl. I highly recommend. Everything is made fresh!“

“Really great Korean Fried Chicken and I love the dumplings too!“

“The best sushi and sashimi I’ve ever had! The decor is beautiful and I loved all the nostalgia as well. Will go back and cannot wait to try more of the menu! The staff were friendly and fun!“

“This is a super cute noodle place with delicious food. I recommend the spicy garlic miso ramen and the marinated egg. Service was friendly and really quick, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. I will definitely make another visit soon and recommend Hu's to my friends.

Parking: Over ten spots available in an uncovered lot. Validate your parking at the tablet at the front desk for three hours of free parking.“

“They were extremely accommodating! It was a special occasion and the food and company was extraordinaire ! Highly recommend ❤️Service was spectacular! Our waitress cut his arm he was bandaged up and continued on excellent waiter! He made it extra special! There was a mix up without reservation! Front staff really helped and were very accommodating ❤️Highly recommend❤️❤️❤️“

“Nice restaurant serving fast food options. Service is friendly, restaurant is organized, and our food came out quickly. We ordered the beef teriyaki rice bowls and mango sushi combo.

If you're looking for a quick place to grab a bite, this is a good option.

Kid-friendliness: Family restaurant environment. Boosters and high chairs available.“

“Just had an amazing customer service experience. the guy at the counter was friendly, efficient, brought the food out, and came back later with their new menu. this was all while they were busy juggling online and in-restaurant orders. Super impressed. Plus the food was fresh and delicious!“

“We ordered Chicken Karaage, Carbonara Udon and Shaka Shaka Fries as everyone recommended, wasn’t disappointed. Very Delicious!!!!!! Will come back for sure.

Parking: Free parking nearby but most of them nearby are limited to 30min. Maybe need to find other street to park.“

“Best sushi ever. 10/10. I was able to hold the rice gently so that it melted in my mouth, and the temperature was also very good. 100% intention to revisit

Although it cannot be compared to Japan's high-end omakase, the neta (fish) was very good and fresh, and I especially liked the rice grains that were soft and smooth in the mouth when eaten. I had salmon belly and tuna belly sushi, and it was oily and quite delicious. The rice was so delicious that I ordered it again, and the egg sushi I ate last took away the remaining taste in my mouth and was very refreshing. I finished the meal with the special Yuju Sorbet and finished the meal with great satisfaction. I plan to come back soon for my mom's birthday.“

“Where do i start? This was my first time here with my mom and we were blown away! Beautiful little restaurant, this place is a GEM! It was packed for a Wednesday, but the service was consistent and incredible! The tables have extra napkins and there's a nice container with some wooden chopsticks. Your food is served on little wooden boards which was awesome! The wasabi looked like it was in the shape of a flower. The details at this place are amazing . Alot of severers and all of them were so sweet and attentive . I love the tiny portions here, it lets you trt everything on the menu without getting stuffed on rice! The sashimi is small and thin, which is just perfect. Most of the items you get only 2 pieces, you get little rice and its great! Most ayce places give you so much rice with your rolls and the portions are huge. Everything here is delicate and balanced. The beef tatayki was my favorite! Three strips of deliciousness . It makes you order more! I really enjoyed getting my sushi in controlled portions. Because of this me and my mom ate alot. We tried the toro which was extra, but it was melt in your mouth. Theres also an option here to get raw food to cook on a stone! We didnt do that, but you can get fish, shrimp, mussels and steak! You cook it right at your table . Most of the food we had melted in our mouths. What i really enjoyed was that we got everything in all our orders. We didn't have to repeat any items like we do at other sushi places. 10/10, sushi toshi is our favorite place now!!“

“**Toyo Sushi**

O, Toyo Sushi, a culinary gem,
Thy rolls so fresh, a taste supreme.
With fish so tender, a delight to eat,
And rice so fluffy, a perfect treat.
A feast for the senses, a joy to behold,
A tale of flavor, a story untold.“

“Unsurprisingly, the food is such high quality here - just like the first/sister location, Moonga Sashimi. Our chef was excellent in conversation with the two of us and thoroughly educated in all things Japanese sushi - we had a great time learning about fish, different cuts, and an assortment of other information from him.“

“The food was outstanding, and I was impressed by the knowledge and care around my gluten-free requirements (Celiac). Our server was the nicest and made our first visit so enjoyable. I will definitely be back for more of that pressed salmon!“

“My son loves going to daycare every day. CPCCS has caring, knowledgable staff and fun developmental activities for littles.“

“The newly discovered treasure restaurant in Tunli has a lot of food choices upstairs. The downstairs is a good place for leisure and entertainment. You can play board games, mahjong, and sing karaoke. It is very suitable for family and friends to get together! ! !“

“I've been a Mikado customer and enthusiast since the owner (David) was a sushi chef at the original location back in the early 1980s. The fact that I (now 'we') continue to be clients of this fine establishment for over four decades pretty much illustrates how highly we regard this group of restaurants. 5.5 stars out of 5!!!“

“My little family was so excited to celebrate my post bday. Yay!

Food - Very delicious, soooo tasty, palatable. We're satisfied.

Service - very very good. Very accomodating , friendly and the staff are always smiling.

Atmosphere - Japanese vibes that I like. A little bit noisy because their are a lot of students coming in , near the UofA actually hehe. But aside from that. T'was excellent, great menu choices very affordable prices. (student rate) decent food and friendly environment.

And my son liked the atmosphere. Well definetely coming back soon! ?“

“Service and food is alway excellent. Our family favorites are the Lava Lava roll, chop chop maki, salmon maki (kids can't get enough of the salmon). Our favorite Japanese restaurant in the city.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Excellent experience! I highly recommend this place excellent food and very inexpensive! Absolutely delicious ❤️“

“Came to get some sushi while on my break at my job, the cashier noticed I was tired and ask if I was having a long day (I definitely was LOL), as he finished up making my sushi he also gave me a free small bowl of miso soup saying “hope this makes your night a little better” ❤️ not only was the food amazing but truly lifted my spirits to have a stranger show so much kindness ☺️“

“Food was very good. I had the beef Bento and everything very good. The tempura was perfect, so was the sushi. The beef looked a bit plain at first glance but the sauce was excellent and it was tender. Now I'm not sure what good value for a Bento box is anymore, it struck me as a bit pricey, but it was quite worth it. So I do recommend.“

“Excellent dining experience, quick service. The sashimi was overly generous and would be more enjoyable in smaller more elegant pieces. The tacos and other unique menu items were an interesting addition to the traditional sushi menu. Many items for non sushi eaters in the group. The butterfish and white tuna was fresh firm. Will be back.“

“You have to get the sesame sauce here, I always pick up one to go. The food is always the same - which is great because I eat here often and love knowing I'm getting the same product every time.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs and limited mobility are just fine for this location. You can get in!“

“What a great find! Sushi was yummy, fresh and fast. I have celiac disease and our server was knowledgeable and let me know what was safe and not safe to eat. They have gluten free soya sauce too. It was a pleasure dining at I Love Sushi and definitely will dine there again.“

“As a first timer at Kabuki Sushi I was very impressed with the level of amazing customers service and quick service. Our phenomenal hostess Sora was so warm and welcoming. Her knowledge of dishes were fantastic. I definitely would recommend the green tea it was perfect. I had such a delightful experience and will definitely comeback for more amazing entrees. 10/10 for me“

“I love the dragon roll !“

“Service was quite slow for the amount of tables in the restaurant, however the food was quite good and worth the wait. They made all the food for one table before moving onto the next so if you get there for early dinner you may need to wait a bit longer to get your food.“

“I was so excited to try this place and it did not disappoint, the wait time after we ordered was about 15 mins. The flavours of the food is so good! We went with assorted sushi and Unagi was served warm and it was delicious and probably the best one out of all the items that we tried. The place have a lot of tables even for bigger groups, the place was quiet even when pack with people.

The place is close to high level bridge and walterdale bridge which i would say a nice walk after eating here would be nice too.

Parking: Parking lot in front of the business. around the area too close to the high level bridge.“

“Food was delicious and the staff are friendly.“

“The gentleman working this evening around 7:00-8:00 went above and beyond with his service, ensuring that we had a great experience ordering from them. He was very friendly and accommodating, and the food was delicious and quickly prepared :)“

“I've been a Mikado customer and enthusiast since the owner (David) was a sushi chef at the original location back in the early 1980s. The fact that I (now 'we') continue to be clients of this fine establishment for over four decades pretty much illustrates how highly we regard this group of restaurants. 5.5 stars out of 5!!!“

“It was a really japanese authentic experience. The owner was very welcoming and very nice. We ordered prawn tempura, beef tataki, salmon teriyaki and a sashimi boat deluxe. Which si all very good. Would recommend to anyone looking for a japanese restaurant. Would love to visit again. ??“

“Invited to Japanese village for supper celebrating an event. It was a wonderful get together have not been to a Japanese village for a while. Some things have changed. Just smoke on volcano, not as exciting as I remember from other Japanese villages in past.
Still it was a good time, have not been to one in a while, will definitely go back as still had a great time.“

“Absolutely delicious lunch bento. Sashimi served on ice... classy!“

“Came for all you can eat and were not disapointed great value portion and tasted delicious highly recommend“

“Fantastic service, the sushi and ramen bowls are quality. We have been twice and will be back again.“

“The food is very basic and affordable here especially the sushi. If you like the crazy loaded sauce sushi they won't be here. They have some really good crispy chicken noodle dishes and a variety of others. It feels very fast food so don't expect the expensive sushi to be here. I think the prices are reasonable and the restaurant is very clean. Customer service is awesome and this is just a simple in and out kinda place.“

“Parking: some rimes its super busy!!! parking maybe a nightmare...

Kid-friendliness: these guys know how to impress!!! kids menu....but if its not listed theyll still try to make what you need to satisfy your kids craving...
ovibiously not burgers or frys...if just want llain rice so be it!! add spic e its there!!

Wheelchair accessibility: need few more stalls availible...and closer to the side walk! there was only 2 stalls from what i seen“

“Been to Edo, maybe 10 times at multiple places. The overall consistency in flavour and presentation keeps them going everywhere.
One can avoid the kids Sushi as it was mostly sea week and rice and the filling just for the eyes.
We converted 3 meals to bento boxes, but i must say that one can very much avoid them and enjoy the Sushi.“

“Was just passing by the area but was hungry so decided to stop by this location as I enjoy Edo. I was astonished with the welcoming and friendly service, even with it being super busy I had my order ready quick enough and it was nice and fresh, I would recommend this “

“I’ve ordered from this location a few times now. I was impressed with their teriyaki chicken with noodles. It was fresh, hot and delicious. I’ve also tried the sushi, it was alright in a pinch. I’m not a big fan of the wasabi that comes in that packet. The service is always fantastic and the food is made quickly. I will be eating here again for sure.“