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The Iwashi Dashi Ramen was one of the most unique and memorable bowls I've had, while the 7 day aged Gindara wa","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Y est allé le 20 juin 2026","name":"Nicole Or","text":"Completed the omakase experience and it truly was the most beautifully curated meal I’ve had in a long time. Every flavour was a delicious experience that brought you into Japanese cuisine. Chef Yosef was friendly and interactive which made the experience. You can really feel his passion","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Y est allé le 13 juin 2026","name":"Devin Or","text":"Blown away by the food presentation, the flavours and service! Thank you!","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Y est allé le 4 juin 2026","name":"Katrina","text":"Everything was amazing. I especially loved the eggplant and wild mushroom roll. Cocktails supper yummy.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"4 months ago","name":"J Crowd","text":"Had the best night with my supper club friends. We had the Omakase which is, in my opinion, the best thing to do to get a full appreciation for what Nupo offers. It was delicious! Such a great variety without having to make decisions. Great experience, professional staff, cozy location...Couldn't ask for more!","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVzUjRL3BhU65s35YK2lFeLTpii0V3wDj37tULDqQpwATEU5e-w3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5","rating":5},{"date":"Y est allé le 19 juin 2026","name":"Juan","text":"Great experience awesome. Food was delicious and the chef was awesome","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Y est allé le 1 juin 2026","name":"Sean","text":"By far the most innovative restaurant next to Eight in western Canada, a must visit to anyone that appreciates next level Japanese cuisine, from the moment you are greeted you feel the detail of perfection and a passion of great cuisine. Thank you to everyone who made our evening a Sunday night to remember. Amazing!","avatar":"","rating":5}],"events":[],"socials":{"instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/nupoyyc/","facebook":"https://www.facebook.com/","tiktok":null,"x":null,"youtube":null},"images":["https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/hero-01-xxqsY1uRBY.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/hero-03-8Uyo95TTdd.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-01-uyGKWZRuUW.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-02-3kRAUOK4pI.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-03-QtsSHW0PyT.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-04-QYnDaZJ5u4.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-05-A9KGQzMDDV.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-06-_gVUXkNZFa.jpg","https://rsinf001prodscmed.blob.core.windows.net/scan2dine-products/restaurant-leads/687598f5-fb95-4b16-b545-3fecdc8fcd5c/gallery-07-lErEwO1Kno.jpg"],"faqs":[{"question":"What cuisine does NUPO serve?","answer":"NUPO serves japanese, sushi, plant-forward and vegan cuisine."},{"question":"Where is NUPO located?","answer":"NUPO is located at 631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3, Canada, Calgary, Canada."},{"question":"What are NUPO's opening hours?","answer":"Monday: closed; Tuesday: closed; Wednesday: 17:00–23:00; Thursday: 17:00–23:00; Friday: 17:00–00:00; Saturday: 17:00–00:00; Sunday: 17:00–23:00."},{"question":"Does NUPO take reservations?","answer":"Yes. Reserve a table at https://www.opentable.com."},{"question":"How can I contact NUPO?","answer":"You can visit http://www.nupo.ca/."},{"question":"Who is the chef at NUPO?","answer":"Darren MacLean, Chef, leads the kitchen. Chef Darren MacLean is a Calgary-based chef, restaurateur, and environmental advocate associated with NUPO and other restaurants including Shokunin, Eight, and Greenfish Sushi."},{"question":"Does NUPO have dietary options?","answer":"NUPO offers vegan dishes."},{"question":"How can I order from NUPO?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/KAalSdunHs7D. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of NUPO?","answer":"NUPO has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, from 501 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-24T22:37:11.204Z"}