First Avenue Corner Store

I picked up food To go, the classic pork with cheese Sando and a karrage plate. I didn't get very far before the small over whelmed me and I had to pull over and literally inhaled the Katsu sado on the side of the road. Sorry no picture. Also, Get napkins. Edit:spelling

4.5 overall Small space but worthwhile to try to get a spot. It's unique with a fun atmosphere , low key vibes and good unique offerings (Japanese inspired food). Highly recommend the sandwiches. Does come piping hot, juicy and flavour filled. The fries were the only one I was mediocre on based on the texture of the fries - got the curry poutine.

*The door is around the back* This place is amazing, I truly wasn’t sure what to expect but we were blown away. Super chill place with a wicked atmosphere. We had our karaage chicken with all the s’amuse on the side, the chicken pieces were generous in size and so moist. We had a side of curry and we bathed our chicken in it, the curry was EXCELLENT! We shared the pork and cheese sando… the cheese pull was epic. The meat was so good, the bread was soft and we dipped it in the curry. Everything was effing amazing. Can’t wait to go back for the katsu curry!!

Their curry buns are amazing!! Only available on Fridays and Saturdays but worth the wait. A rich Japanese beef curry is encased in a soft bread dough that’s covered in panko crumbs and deep fried to order. Warm, crunchy, and satisfying. They also offer a variety of sandos (Japanese sandwiches on the softest white bread) with fillings like katsu pork or chicken. Once upon a time, they had an egg sandwich that was my favourite. Very reminiscent of Japan tamago sandos. They also have katsu curry. I find their beef curry a bit richer than other curries in the city (a good thing in my books). We recently got their curry udon. So good. The handmade udon noodles were chewy and the perfect vessel to the curry sauce. On Fridays, they also serve matcha drinks through the Matcha Way pop-up. Love the strawberry matcha. Very refreshing and the matcha isn’t bitter at all. Seating is limited. Three tables and a handful of counter spots. Parking is atrocious. But I would do anything for those curry buns!

The 1st Avenue Cornerstore in Calgary is an absolute delight! Their curry sauce is a flavor explosion, perfectly balanced and irresistible. The service is friendly and attentive, with a knowledgeable staff that goes above and beyond. The sandwiches are mouthwatering, crafted with fresh ingredients and unforgettable flavors. And to top it off, they were playing MF Doom, adding a cool vibe to the atmosphere. Don't miss this hidden gem for an amazing culinary experience!