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nupo, Calgary, AB
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nupo

CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 8 times today
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  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (587) 353-1388
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our room is available for unique dining experiences for up to 50 people please contact us for details
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    631 Confluence Way inside the ALT HOTEL East Village
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    LRT stop at the CENTRAL LIBRARY is a 4 minute walk away
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • YYC EXP Culinary Journey

    CA$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 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

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Best Ambience

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Innovative

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for special occasions

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Lively

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Japanese

  • Calgary

    Best Ambience

  • Calgary

    Innovative

  • Calgary

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary

    Good for special occasions

  • Calgary

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Calgary

    Lively

12 Reviews
  1. shirmee

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Carrie

    VIP

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Brooke

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 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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  4. My

    VIP

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. Best Omakase experience in Calgary.

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  5. Ryan

    VIP

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Atmosphere is nice, dark and quiet. Menu is cumbersome and all the rules you have to follow. Drinks took a long time for only a handful of customers. Finding out that bill splitting isn't an option would have been something worth mentioning prior to arriving with a small group. Food was top notch though.

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  6. Jeff

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Omakase and premium Sake experience is not to be missed.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at Nupo (our first time there) and were very happy with the service and the quality of the food. The omakaze experience was well worth the price. Thank you to our server and to the chefs for an unforgettable experience!

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  8. Jennifer

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not as good as I had expected, the food was beautifully presented but a bit more adventurous than I am used to

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  9. Rudi

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at nupo was phenomenal. We’ve been eying this restaurant for a while and it did not disappoint. Erica, the hostess, Yerin, our server. Both phenomenal people. Attention to detail, and their friendly demeanour made our evening. The food was spectacular, cocktails are some pf the best in the city.

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  10. Jan-Mark

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are awesome. Chef is really proficient in all aspects of food prep. She was amazing!

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FAQs

nupo is rated 4.6 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for nupo

631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    631 Confluence Way inside the ALT HOTEL East Village
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Vegan, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    LRT stop at the CENTRAL LIBRARY is a 4 minute walk away
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (587) 353-1388
  • Private party facilities
    Our room is available for unique dining experiences for up to 50 people please contact us for details
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  • Terms of Use
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