


Calgary
Satsuki
Calgary Japanese restaurant serving seasonal sushi, omakase, sake pairings, and scratch-made dishes in Kensington.
japanese · sushi · omakase · sake
Our story
At Satsuki, we create the feeling of discovering a hidden gem: a place guests are eager to share with a friend. We invite diners to experience genuine, expertly crafted sushi alongside sake selections that may be unfamiliar even to experienced drinkers, creating a meal that feels like stepping into another place and another time.Our name comes from Satsuki, the traditional Japanese name for May and a Japanese girls’ name. It is also the name of our Executive Chef, May May, whose birthday is in May. Through seasonal, made-from-scratch meals and traditional Japanese cuisine, we offer a culinary journey in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood.
Meet the chef
Chef May May Ng leads Satsuki’s omakase and Japanese cuisine program. She is also a sake sommelier and develops pairings around sake. Her signature dishes include sakekasu sablefish risotto, while the restaurant’s seasonal omakase is prepared from scratch with high-quality ingredients.
— May May Ng, Executive Chef
May May Ng
Executive Chef
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Reviews
Google reviews
Everything about this place is 10/10—from the fantastic atmosphere and lovely vibes to the mind-blowing food.Our chef was amazing. She was so friendly and patient, walking us through the history and cultural background behind each course. It was so fascinating to learn about the Japanese traditions connected to what we were eating; it added such a meaningful, personal touch to the whole evening.The meal kicked off with appetizers that were incredibly creative and perfectly highlighted the best flavors of the current season. It set the bar so high for the rest of the night!As for the main dishes, you can truly taste the difference. The fish is flown in fresh from Japan, and it’s unreal how fresh it is. The chef expertly crafted each dish to bring out the distinct, unique qualities of the in
Excellent experience both times we came. Impeccable service that was welcoming and kind. They offered us hot towels and a container to put my bag. The menu is slick and not over complicated. The food quality is unmatched. The fish is so fresh and buttery. The rice is done uniquely with a fluffy texture in each roll. Their grilled squid dish is so flavorful and tender. This is a pricey experience, but it lives up to the quality of the fish and delicate preparation of each item. This is one of the few locations in Calgary where you can get Hamachi or Yellowtail. The only item lacking was the matcha experience; the grilled match mochis were a tad underwhelming, but not enough to deduct any points. Highly recommend this resturant for a high quality, fancier eating experience.
My wife and I have visited Satsuki twice over the past two months, and the quality has been consistently excellent both times.On our first visit, we had the Omakase. The variety and freshness of the fish were great. Chef May took the time to explain the characteristics of each fish and the reasoning behind her selections, which added a lot of value to the meal. I’ve tried omakase at several different places, and this is certainly one of the best.For our second visit, we ordered the Kaiseki-Ryori to experience a wider variety of flavors. It is a very delicate, well-balanced set. A few highlights from the meal included the Bluefin Tuna Akami with Uni, the Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi with Ikura, and the Snow Crab Sunomono.Also, the Yuzu Matcha Tonic is a very refreshing drink option. Overall, it
First and for sure not last time here. The food experience is amazing. All the dishes are made with quality and fresh ingredients. It felt so authentic and the combination of flavors is so rich and enjoyable. Plus the service was just excellent. They really brought a small part of Japan to us 🇯🇵✨
I originally experienced Satsuki from the Chef May May at a private Tourism Calgary work function. I was blown away. I held onto her business card and not too long ago, I had the opportunity to swing by the brick and mortar location. Truly exceptional. If you’re looking for sashimi in Calgary, would highly recommend without hesitation.
Guest testimonials
Excellent experience both times we came. Impeccable service that was welcoming and kind. They offered us hot towels and a container to put my bag. The menu is slick and not over complicated.
My wife and I have visited Satsuki twice over the past two months, and the quality has been consistently excellent both times. On our first visit, we had the Omakase. The variety and freshness of the fish were great.
First and for sure not last time here. The food experience is amazing. All the dishes are made with quality and fresh ingredients. It felt so authentic and the combination of flavors is so rich and enjoyable. Plus the service was just excellent. They really brought a small part of Japan to us 🇯🇵✨
I originally experienced Satsuki from the Chef May May at a private Tourism Calgary work function. I was blown away. I held onto her business card and not too long ago, I had the opportunity to swing by the brick and mortar location. Truly exceptional.
Excellent omakase menu. It included many dishes we had never tasted before. And the sake pairings included many different sake types and all were well matched with the food. Finally, it was nice to be served by the restaurant’s owner and to hear about the types of fish and seafood, as well as sakes.
We were wandering around Kensington and decided to eat and found this spot online. We weren’t sure what to expect, we honestly just wanted Japanese food. Customer service is AMAZING. Food? THE BEST! I personally had the gyudon and wow!!! It tasted soooo good! The best one i’ve had, closest one to the ones I’ve had in Japan.
Lunch at Satsuki is always enjoyable. The atmosphere is calming. There are enough staff to provide service to the guests, but it doesn’t feel crowded or rushed. The quality of food has kept up from when it first opened. The presentation is beautiful and appetizing.
Incredible Omakase experience! Chef May May was a delight, serving beautifully crafted dishes from start to finish. The fish was excellent, and the sake pairing offered rarely imported, perfectly matched sips to accompany the bites. I will undoubtedly be back!
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Open · closes 9:00 PM
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