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Nick was a great sushi chef who also elevated the atmosphere!","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"9 months ago","name":"Sam H","text":"Everything I tried was amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared but the salmon belly and the lobster hand roll were the real standouts for me. The balance of textures and flavors was spot on and left a lasting impression.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWhVqVIh_8O3wOSyX5OGd9ULwkgb69xTH6YnWGmIEOX51OUCRJ6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","rating":5},{"date":"4 months ago","name":"Rob W","text":"Hand-rolled maki sushi was scrumptious. Chicken karaage and tofu were freshly made and authentic. If you're nearby, I highly recommend it.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"3 months ago","name":"Maaz Jawed","text":"Amazing place, amazing staff, great food, and amazing service. I eat here once a week and in my 2 years in Calgary this is one of my favourite food spots!","avatar":"","rating":5}],"events":[],"socials":{"instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/rawhandrollbar/","facebook":null,"tiktok":null,"x":null,"youtube":null},"images":["https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/hero-01-goIYpZRwdA.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/hero-02--5td-aC1ON.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/hero-03-6S9u8TSwU-.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-01-nGKinhj9Fr.png","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-02-tqGHXMsTzu.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-03-TUdj-tY96m.png","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-04-q8PgiB5woU.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-05-iZVdjQPnEy.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-06-gMw5zhDmVp.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/0c273825-f0f3-4871-b78f-2da46539c879/gallery-07-ikouj5U7yI.jpg"],"faqs":[{"question":"What cuisine does RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar serve?","answer":"RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar serves japanese, hand rolls, sushi and sashimi cuisine."},{"question":"Where is RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar located?","answer":"RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar is located at 615 6 Ave SE #150, Calgary, AB T2G 0H3, Canada, Calgary, Canada."},{"question":"What are RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar's opening hours?","answer":"Monday: closed; Tuesday: 17:00–21:00; Wednesday: 17:00–21:00; Thursday: 17:00–22:00; Friday: 17:00–21:00; Saturday: 11:30–21:00; Sunday: 11:30–20:00."},{"question":"How can I contact RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar?","answer":"You can visit https://rawyyc.ca/."},{"question":"Who is the chef at RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar?","answer":"Mandy Gu, Chef, leads the kitchen. Chef Mandy Gu appears publicly with RAW during the restaurant’s grand opening coverage."},{"question":"How can I order from RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/-hq46UwzshsD. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar?","answer":"RAW - Japanese Hand Roll Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google, from 293 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-24T22:41:49.732Z"}