Great fusion korean food. Although some of the things on the menu are out of place, they all taste great. Reasonably priced as well.

Absolutely loved Anju. It is a Korean-tapas place that serves up some delicious share plates with portions that are not tiny.

I tried the anchovies, chicken wings, chicken and paffles, kimchi, salmon sashimi tacos, and all were extremely well flavored and unique.

They also had unique drinks, first time I've ever had a "ramen" caesar. A caesar with ramen soup flavouring in the drink and on the... more

Given the mainly positive reviews of Anju here on Yelp, I came in with high expectations and was excited to try it.

Hits: chicken and pa-ffles, salmon tacos, kimchi fried rice, pork belly lettuce wraps, chicken wings. These were outstanding, offering great textures and flavour combinations. These guys know how to cook an egg--which is sourced locally as well. The chicken is apparently from... more

Wow. Both times I have been to Anju my meal has just been outstanding. When Tiffany N. notified the Yelp world that Anju will be closing its current location at the end of the month since they have outgrown their space, and it may be a few months before a new location is sourced, I jumped at the chance to revisit Anju again with my fellow yelpers.

I was so excited to drink soju, and had to... more

My favorite place to eat in Calgary!

My favorite way to enjoy Anju is to get a couple of people together and order a lot of the small plates. Crispy tofu, lettuce wraps etc. The kimchi ramen is also amazing..it's hard to find good ramen in YYC. Whenever I have friends visiting from out of town we head to Anju to share some good food and work our way through the cocktail menu.

Favorites on the... more

I know this place is "all the rage" right now so I figured I had to find out what all the hype was about. I loved this place so much, I ended up going back two nights in a row!! The interior design done by Amanda Hamilton is so funky, I just love the atmosphere. I'm so glad someone finally turned this gold mine location into a sweet spot.

I had seafood salad and guacamole here (trying to be... more

I was excited to try Anju after reading all the positive reviews. We ordered the sardines, beet salad, kimchi, brussel sprouts, chicken wings and sliders. Both the chicken wings and brussel sprouts dishes were so overly sweet and one note. The beet sald was bland and not memorable. The sliders were tasty but nothing that I would rave about. Cute atmosphere but the food was sub par.

Went for the Valentines pre-set menu.

The atmosphere is really romantic! and the service was perfection.

The meals were really good - delicious Oysters and pork rolls - but the Chicken and Waffles dish was disappointing dish as it was too spicy, not good cuts of meat, and had an overall strange flavour mix.

The dessert was a spicy chocolate mousse and we loved it but couldn't eat it all as... more

This house-cum-storefront has been home to several restaurants, but I think Anju is finally the right fit. The menu is comprised mostly of smallish plates of highly seasoned morsels for sharing with close friends or a date, which matches the cozy yet modern atmosphere. I say close friends because you'll inevitably want to order several rounds of dishes, and poach more or less from any given... more

This is definitely not the first time we have come here and today there were 10 of us. We order our usual chicken wings and tofu, both very delicious. And, of course we ordered the bossum pork shoulder, which has to be ordered 24hrs in advance. When we got our pork shoulder it didn't fall off the bone like it normally does and man does that ruin the experience and flavor of it! We were... more

I have heard good things about Chef Roy Oh's take on Korean cuisine and recently, I finally had the opportunity to see what his restaurant Anju was all about. Tucked away in a cozy corner of downtown Calgary in a renovated 2-story house, this unassuming building was about to yield its secrets to this anxious diner. Eat to drink, Drink to live, Live to eat. This simple mantra which is the first... more

One of my favourite places in YYC - one of the few places in the city that I'd heartily recommend picking random items off the menu and loving it. We always try new items and each time we discover something new to rave about. Go to this place!

A last minute dinner and a movie date was a great opportunity to visit Anju again. I attended a Yelp event there a while back & have wanted to go back ever since.

Since we weren't terribly hungry, we tried a few appetizers. We ordered kimchi, the sable fish and the tofu. All were delicious but the tofu was the stand out. You MUST order it. It is divine! The sablefish was also delicious though... more

This place is amazing. I tried this place thanks to my friend's recommendation (she used to be a server there) and we - me and three of my coworkers - loved everything we tried. Grilled cheese sammies with pulled pork and kimchi, ox tail pasta, steaks, etc etc. I took my boyfriend there 3 months later and I almost cried when they said they didn't make grilled cheese sammie anymore. Even my... more

Anju just keeps getting better! It's become one of my all-time favourites.

I was honestly expecting more from Anju. I was seated upstairs and didn't feel like the room was comfortable and decorated completely (just felt incomplete somehow) The bathroom was 2 large flights of stairs away, I had to order 50% of my drinks at the bar from the bar tender because our waitress wasn't around. Don't get me wrong the waitresses seemed very nice but it was often hard to find... more

November Challenge - 2/30

The last couple of birthdays I've had were thrown together haphazardly at the last minute. This year, since I was turning the age I always introduced myself as when I was pretending to be a teacher at six years old, I decided a little more effort was necessary. So a month prior, I was on the phone with Anju and their awesome manager, Diane. At first I was hesitant;... more

I have to be honest. Anju, you were not my first choice. Post work, feeling the call of some good Korean fried chicken, we headed over to Olive's, our mouths watering and thoughts of the crunchy, juicy drumsticks we were about to devour but lo and behold, Olive's is closed on Mondays. FYI everyone, lest you suffer the same immediate downward spiral of chicken disappointment.
But then I took a... more

Well I was super excited after reading the reviews and I must say I was disappointed. The waitress started out great explaining everything to us but I couldn't tell you who she was since 2 people ran our food and another topped our water. The we had short ribs that were really good, but that's where it ended. We had chicken wings that were big but dry and overcooked. The house sauce was ok but... more

I love Anju!

It has an intimate set up, which is lovely in smaller groups.
The cocktails were simple and delicious, and the food was divine!
I have always been a little wary of fusion dishes, but Anju made it come together seamlessly. The flavours were rich and the servings were perfect.
Our server was knowledgeable and attentive, and there were also gluten free options available.

Okay, so I wandered into this place called Anju Restaurant. Seems comfortable enough and I'm sitting upstairs by the windows, which is nice.

The waitress (Diane) is friendly and knowledgeable when I ask about the gluten free options, of which there are a few.

Despite the handsome and muscular guy sitting close by, she is focused and gives me her undivided attention.

Oh wait... That's my... more

Wow! I invited 18 guests for dinner for a party. Everyone was blown away by the generous portions of food, service and timing of food. We had a big mix of people - some had never tried Korean food and most have not tried Korean fusion. It's not easy to get 18 people to rave about the food but Roy did it!
Roy made a special menu for us: We ate Korean fried chicken wings w/ gochujang - the wings... more

Came here a few weeks ago for some late night drinks, my friend and I had a quick glance at the menu and decided we wanted to come back for some eats. The food was nothing short of amazing. We shared the asian pear salad, grilled egg plant in spicy soy sauce, lettuce wrap with tofu, crispy tofu w/ sauteed kimchi, citrus aioli, everything was so flavorful and for 2 people this amount was more... more

My visit to Anju was nothing short of amazing.

I'd been previously for a Yelp event and, while I found the space a little small for the number of people that were milling around, the drinks and food were excellent (as was the company!) so I knew I had to go back for a full meal.

We tried on Family Day this year, but it was closed :( I tweeted Anju's Twitter account, as they hadn't mentioned... more

Wow. This. Was. An. Amazing. Dinner
My sister and I actually tried to go here on Family Day (along with about 4 other restaurants that were closed) and it was closed. I happened to be looking at apartments in the area one Saturday and saw the building and decided that would be the night we tried it.
There were three of us for dinner and we were all starved.
Our server, Keigen (sorry if I am... more

Arrived late, taster menu was outstanding! Service rocked! Kimchi Ceaser was to die for. In fact best Kimchi I 've eve eaten. Try the tofu with citrus ailioli!

I went to Anju with a group of 12 people. We had a set menu that was the Chef's selection, family style. I worry about family style sometimes with restaurants because from previous experience you may not get enough to eat, not here. We were served everything from Edamame, Tofu, Chicken Wings (holy s@!t were they good), Mussels, Pickerel, Short Rib rice dish and Sashimi (plus more) .

Also, for... more

Went here for my besties birthday after she had been talking it up for months. It did not disappoint, Anju was absolutely amazing. The chicken wings were to die for, and the service was wonderful, I will definitely return.

This review is a long time coming. Anju, you're the nice guy, the Kevin Arnold of great restaurant dining experiences. Compared to other places that stomp with gusto and strain themselves with overwhelming decor and overdone menus to justify the high dollars, your charm is easily overlooked. I'm glad that within the last two months, we reunited.

I remembered the first time I visited you years... more

A huge group of us recently came back to Anju for a going-away dinner for a fellow Yelper. From the very first line of communication, the staff at Anju has been SUPERSTARS.

Allow me to explain. When we called to reserve for a group of 17 people, I spoke to a waitress and tentatively booked with her. Then the next day when things were confirmed, I tweeted to Anju (that's right, they are very... more

Anju really impressed me right from the get go! As soon as I walked in I recieved a lovely greeting by the hostess who instantly made us feel welcome. I went to sit down at a massive table and my glass was already filled with soju! Truly a great start to an awesome dining experience.

I came here with a big group for my pal Vishnu. We had a surprise going away party for him and boy am I glad we... more

Anju is a tucked-away little hole-in-the-wall-but-cleaner type place that has a chef that I believe fell from heaven (or someplace close).

The owners of Anju long ago learned that going out for dinner is just as much about discovering as it is about eating. The food here is wonderful, but the overall experience of eating at this restaurant is really where Anju shines.

My experience is thus: I... more

After missing out on the Elite party last month, I was very happy to meet up with a dozen fellow Yelpers for dinner here last weekend.
I have to thank Sabz for informing the delightful folk at Anju in advance that there would be a veeeeegan (me) in attendance. Chef Roy prepared a special tasting menu for our party, and took care of my lifestyle preferences very specifically as well. While... more

There's a little place tucked away downtown, over on 10th St between 4th and 5th Ave. It's a little place you may not have been to yet and so they don't know your name... but it's the kind of place that you'll step foot into once. You'll love. And you'll be back... again and again and again.

Anju's a Korean-fusion joint. Chef Roy Oh hails from the great white north land of Edmonton. And he... more

Oh.. My... God... I am full!
I arrived home from this restaurant tonight and did not even want to brush my teeth - but I did! I wanted this taste to linger in my mouth for-ever!!!!!!!!!!!
13 of us gathered to share some Asian Fusion Tapas, kind of a new thing for me, and I personally had never been to this place before. MMMMM. What a gem!
We found this eatery easily in a house converted to a... more

First of it's kind in Calgary - Korean Fusion

Luckily Anju is within a 5 minute walking distance for me.

I've tried many traditional korean cuisine but Roy's is traditional with a twist. Even my korean fiance loves the food.

The menu has changed many times since its opened and i love that about Roy, He is constantly improving his menu based on his customers' suggestions and feedback.

I... more

Funky place, nice people, good food. A Fun unique fusion of Asian/ North American Cuisine.

Just visiting in town, but I ordered the pork "fajitas" which were excellent with seaweed instead of a tortilla, I also ordered the yam fries which are pretty amazing, the sauce that comes with them is delicious. If I ever come back to the Great North I will definitely make a visit to this place

This restaurant serves up "Korean Fusion" that is creative, beautiful, and ultimately, DELICIOUS!

A chic little "nook" of a restaurant, almost every seat has the ability to look RIGHT into the kitchen and see the chef hard at work.

The truffled yam fries are a perfect way to start. Perfectly crispy, with that tasty truffled "funk." Because Anju is so certain that they offer "the best yam... more

Yummy yammy fries ! People were right. How do they get them so crunchy?? I love yam fries, but these are definitely the best that I have ever had. Mmmm... and the dipping sauce was yummy too. I have to say that I was a skeptic about fusion... fusion anything is not my favorite type of cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed all our dishes. Tapas style is always fun, as I love... more

Have been here once before a while ago and can't remember what I had but I was quite impressed with the food, so I headed back this week with my partner to use our WagJag coupon.

The decor of the place is very modern and sleek. Music was pumping from upstairs when we walked in the front door and we were given the option of any table on the lower floor. After choosing a table by the wall, my... more

Have been to Anju a couple times and the food is consistently good. The food is a surprisingly well though out and tasty. Usually I get sick at the thought of fusion. I have just seen it butchered too many times. Not at Anju, the chef has both talent and the creativity sufficient to make fusion more than a buzz work for expensive ethnic food.

If you are booking in advance for 4-6 people, get... more

Oh Anju, how you whirl me about and keep me guessing with this affair.

On frequent visits you woo me with your dark decor, dim sensual lighting. And on other visits you scorn me with your over heating and crabby waitress.

But alas I keep coming back, for those truffled yam fries, and crave your short rib stone pot rice bowl. On late night visits, you lull me with your tapas menu, with those... more

Recently, I traveled far, far away to... Calgary, Canada and found a Korean "tapas" restaurant called Anju. Okay, fine... I didn't find it... my boyfriend did, but who's keeping score! Anyways, we ventured over here because my boyfriend had heard good things about this place from his coworkers. To be honest, I was somewhat skeptical because the food there (in Calgary) wasn't that great.... more

As a Korean person, when I hear the word "Korean-fusion" in the aspect of culinary arts, I cannot help but feel a bit skeptical. While I do not let myself be tied down by my traditional tastes when it comes to judging food, I have never quite liked the sweetened and less spicier version of Korean dishes commonly found in many "Korean" restaurants these days. While it is essential to do a good... more

Anju is EXCEPTIONAL. The ambiance, the food and the service are absolutely top notch.

I was initially intrigued by Anju because it is a restaurant located in a converted house downtown Calgary. The restaurant itself is divided into two sections: a downstairs Korean dining room and an upstairs lounge.

Considering I am ridiculously particular about what I ingest, I went in thinking I wouldn't... more

Anju restaurant is extremely memorable for me for it is where I had a successful blind date that soon transformed into my present heart relationship (SIGH). Anju which in Korean means "Korean small plates, sent as soon as they are prepared, shared among friends and eaten with alcohol in a comfortable atmosphere".

Only one year and going strong, Roy Oh, Owner and Executive Chef felt that North... more

Anju Restaurant & Lounge - Korean Fusion

Reservation: Yes

It opened in January, so not too long ago. This place use to be Rouge, but the owner sold it to a Chinese couple I believe. David and I went for a Valentine's Day Dinner, so it was set, we have yet to try the regular menu they offer. That night, the set dinner was $60 per person and then if you would like to add wine pairing onto the... more