Reviews for Shoku Izakaya in Banff, AB
Really enjoyed this spot! We ate at their other restaurant, Block Kitchen a few nights ago and that was so good we had to try... this place. Everything we had was so good. Excellent service also! The oysters were fresh, lively sauce. We had the grilledscallop - I could've eaten several. Same with the rib eye skewer. Sushi rolls were tasty too. Lots of options for vegetariansand vegans too. Read more
This was a hidden gem for great vegan friendly dinner, we almost got everything from the menu. We had a vegan friend with us... and the staff was really mindful in accommodating them. The ambiance is great and they have music nights in weekends. Thecalamari is something I would go back and eat again and again. The staff is great at suggesting option may it be for cocktailsor on the menu. Totally worth going back there. Read more
Insanely good food! The oysters especially were perfect and so fresh. The prices were great, the portions were filling! We tried... one sushi roll and it was a nice sized roll! We also ordered and tried the pork katsu bao buns and they were delicious!! I couldhave eaten two. They also had a bit of a spicy taste to them. The appetizer we got was tako yaki and that was super tasty! 10/10service was also excellent! I would definitely come back when I am there again. Read more
Very good restaurant! Strongly recommended! If you want Japanese food, or after a freezing morning on the hill and want ramen,... this is the right place. Shoku roll is very good, fresh salmon and good match of flavor and texture. Red devil calamari andfried shrimp is good as well. Miso soup on my day is too salty Read more
Really great food, I wasn't super into the Tan Tan ramen which was the special today, it was a bit oily on top, but everything... else was super great and delicious, the boys weren't really into seaweed being sprinkled on to everything, but the girls reallyliked it, so if you don't like seaweed on everything you have to say it in advance! (It's even on the french fries which Ithought were delicious). The staff are very nice and the restaurant is beautiful. Read more
To be quite frank, seeing as this place is in Banff, I really did not have super high hopes for its authenticity. But to my... surprise, they pretty much hit the nail on the head. In regards to aesthetics and service, Shoku provides a pleasant diningexperience and almost makes you forget you are in the mountainous town of Banff. After visiting Lake Louise, I was starving sowe placed a big order! We ordered the Shoku Bibimpap, Pork Belly Bao, Pork Katus Bao, Korean Fried Chicken, and Takoyaki. Fromthere Izakaya menu, I ordered the Chicken, Beef and Duck Skewers! The Bibimpap was excellent, the veggie fixings were so freshand the beef was tasty. I really enjoyed both Boa, the steamed bun was done really well. The Takoyaki was super creamy. The KFCwas probably my favourite item I ordered, it was SO good!! I also really enjoyed all the skewers, the duck was totally a hit forme! Truthfully, everything we ordered was delicious! However, for the prices, the portions were rather small. In summary, ifyou?re down in the mountains and craving Asian fusion, Shoku Izakaya should totally do it for you! Read more
Really nice mix of Japanese dishes. Would definitely go back. It was super fun with friends and drinks. Two small comments; The... overhead lights in the back flickered like crazy, hopefully they fix that because it was bothersome. And the waitress wasn?t asattentive on drink orders for us. We had to try to flag her she never looked. Apart from that the food and atmosphere werereally great. Food 9/10 Atmosphere 8/10 Service 7/10 Value 8/10 Read more
Ate there in June twice. Located right in the centre of Banff. Next to the famous Mt Royal Hotel. Great service and good food.... Wonderful ambience. Portions are big. Good to share so you can try more dishes. Read more