Rodrigo T.
Yelp
After a hair pulling ordeal at the airport trying to procure our mishandled luggage. One could definitely work up an appetite. That and the fact that we have to drive all the way back to Banff is kind of a downer. So we decided to have a quick bite to eat here.
Izakaya joints are now popping up all over the place. Cheap food, decent booze, no B.S. service,,, why not? Right?
So we get here and we walk in. First thing we hear is the staff murdering the "Welcome, we're open for business." Greeting in Nihongo. "Hirashaimasu!" ... but what we heard when we walked in was. Haimase!!! Maybe the average Canadians don't care,, but this guy is deducting a star for that. #AttentionToDetail guys.
Ok,, food.. Let's do this.
Gyoza: Actually a very strong gyoza,, totally brought me back to when I use to frequent japan. The flavor and the texture was winning.
Takoyaki: This one is actually a winner too. Perfect flavor and texture. Bonito flakes plus the mayo sauce combination is champion AF.
Pork Belly Skewers: I could eat like 20 of these and keep going. It's that good man. Sauce and salty bits of pork is like a swift kick in the jaw. It's that good.
Red Ramen Deluxe: With everything on it was pretty good. A bit overwhelming, but I do like the flavor. Plus the spiciness is totally ok point.
Miso Ramen: My husbands choice and it was sublime. Perfect balance of umami and destruction. Yea, that about sums it up. Noodles were perfect and so are the accompaniments.
Would've been a solid 4. BUT!!! Since I kept hearing everyone murder "HAIMASE!!" Listen, your food is amazing, but your front of the line employees seem to be dropping the ball on purpose. Hire people who are willing to pronounce the simple greeting. It's the most basic form of Japanese simulated hospitality.
Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!