Daily Happy Hour
IBU advertises a daily happy hour featuring food and drink specials.



Calgary
Calgary restaurant serving contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine, global flavours, weekend brunch, cocktails, and chef-driven shared plates.
asian fusion · southeast asian · contemporary · gluten-free
At IBU, we bring together father-and-son experience, culinary traditions from the past, and contemporary ideas for the present. Food is our way of connecting people, cultures, and stories in a welcoming, cozy atmosphere. Our name, IBU, means “mother” in Indonesian and represents warmth, community, and shared experiences.Together, we draw on 30 years in Asia to create dishes that marry global flavours with vibrant Asian influences. In the heart of South Calgary, we welcome guests to join our family’s culinary journey through chef-driven food, an open kitchen, a sunny dog-friendly patio, inventive cocktails, craft beer, and wine.
Chef Joel Matthews began his culinary career in 2013 at the Alila hotel in Bali, Indonesia, before moving to Melbourne, Australia, where he worked at The Smith. After returning to Canada in 2016, he worked at Anju, continuing his focus on Asian cuisine and learning about the importance of gluten-free options. In 2018, he and his father started Expat Asia, a 100% gluten-free Asian fusion restaurant.
— Joel Matthews, Owner / Executive Chef
Joel Matthews
Owner / Executive Chef
IBU advertises a daily happy hour featuring food and drink specials.
Weekend brunch is served from 10 am to 3 pm.










This place is such a hidden gem! The food was right up my alley, especially if you enjoy Asian fusion flavours. The Nasi Goreng was absolutely delicious and easily one of the best I’ve had, and the Ube Margarita was a fun and surprisingly tasty twist.What really made the experience stand out was the service. Sergey was incredibly warm, friendly, and accommodating, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived
We went for lunch and all shared the soy samba wings, burger, jappamac and burnt ends. One of my kids is quite sensitive to spice and she found some "non spicy" dishes to be spicy. I think they were absolutely delicious. Flavors were a good mix of what you're expecting from Asian cuisine, with mixes of salty, sweet, savory, spicy. The Mac was decadent. Service was great. I read that its overpriced and I disagree. I found price to be very reasonable compared to other high end places. Would recommend trying!!
We had a good time at IBU! The service was very nice and friendly. The space itself was a bit small which wasn't a problem, it was just Friday night, so it turned busy and loud when you first come in. The cocktails were decent, tiger cauliflower was soo good! My husband's mac and cheese was also really good. He ordered chicken breast on the side and said it was really delicious. I ordered the steak and fries. The steak was delicious although heavily seasoned so keep that in mind. And spicy but it was good spice. The fries were waaay too salty and seasoned way too much unfortunately, I only had a small amount. For dessert we got their marshmallow dish and it was absolutely amazing. Overall I love the concept and presentation of their dishes, some were a bit too heavy on the seasoning but ov
Tried this newly opened restaurant and overall it’s not bad — The highlight: the scallops were excellent (wish more scallop per portion and less pork) and the wagyu was also well done.The main area for improvement would be service pacing. We were asked multiple times if we needed anything else, which is kind, but it ended up interrupting our meal quite a bit. A little more spacing between check-ins would make the dining experience feel smoother and more relaxed.Still a good experience overall, and we’d be open to coming back as they continue to improv
Such a great dinner at IBU! We had the Lily Pad Cocktails, shared the Tiger Cauliflower and Beets & Feta for appetizers - which were so delicious and full of flavor! I love when dishes pack an array of flavors and these certainly did that. For dinner we had the Signapore Noodle with Chicken, and then the Toasted Coconut Creme Brulee. Everything was DEEE- licious. I love the decor and atmosphere in there, albeit a little loud, but we did expect that on a Friday night. Dion- our server was fantastic. Very knowledgeable on the menu- and a good sport when we had a little fun with him. HIGHLY Recommend! Kudos to you Jeff & Joel!
This place is such a hidden gem! The food was right up my alley, especially if you enjoy Asian fusion flavours. The Nasi Goreng was absolutely delicious and easily one of the best I’ve had, and the Ube Margarita was a fun and surprisingly tasty twist.
We went for lunch and all shared the soy samba wings, burger, jappamac and burnt ends. Flavors were a good mix of what you're expecting from Asian cuisine, with mixes of salty, sweet, savory, spicy. The Mac was decadent. Service was great.
Such a great dinner at IBU! We had the Lily Pad Cocktails, shared the Tiger Cauliflower and Beets & Feta for appetizers - which were so delicious and full of flavor! I love when dishes pack an array of flavors and these certainly did that.
Tiger Cauliflower 9/10. Ahi Tuna Poke Taco 9/10. Jappamac 8/10. Flank with Sambal Bali 10/10. Coconut Lime Panna Cotta 9/10. Seriously, it was some of the best flank steak I've ever had. I love Asian flavours, so this place and everything about it really ended up speaking to me.
Food, service, and drinks are all fantastic. We were a large group and our waiter made perfect suggestions for the amount of food we should order. Everything we ate was delicious and everyone in the group is planning to come back soon.
We had a wonderful lunch at IBU Restaurant and Bar. We ordered Crack N Cauli, Singapore Fried Noodles, Fried Brussel Sprouts and WTF Mushrooms. The dishes tasted delicious, flavourful and so appetizing! We enjoyed our lunch very much. Nice food, friendly staff, comfortable and relaxed ambiance!
This is the third time we've dined at this new Asian-inspired restaurant. The food is outstanding; the candied cauliflower a must try. Diners can share a few small plates, one or two large plates, or a combination. All plates 'pack a punch' of Asian flavours with a twist.
The ambience was great and the music was at the perfect level, lively enough to set the mood but still allowed for real conversation. The cocktail menu is massive with so many unique options, which made for a fun start to the evening. The real standout for us was the small plates.
Open · closes 10:00 PM