Awesome!!

My favourite restaurant that i have gone to so far. The staff and cooks are always very nice. I go at least once a month and they have never let me down!!

Horrible Customer Service

After making a reservation for a Saturday night for 5 people (and phoning to confirm multiple times as we were instructed to) we arrived 20 minutes prior to our reservation. The waiting area was very busy and there were no hostesses or any staff around until about 5 minutes prior to our reservation. While 4 of us were waiting we received a text message from the 5th in our party stating she had... more

Watch but don't eat

This is a fun place to be no doubt. If you are curios I would recommend dining here once to find out what it is all about. For me the fun value stopped the moment I put the food into my mouth, I had to force it down my throat as oppose in spitting it out. Worse experience for my taste buts ever.

Great place

Awesome place, great food and great fun. I've been many times, and my only complaint is not to go last seating as they don't seem to do as good a job, I felt really rushed and we got the impression that they all want to quickly go home.

Nothing Special!

This restaurant has always been our favorite in Calgary, and we used to love to bring our children and enjoy the great food and the show the Chefs put on as they cooked our meal at the teppanyaki table. For some reason the restaurant has changed greatly since they moved to their current location.Our disappointing experience started when I called to make reservations for a Saturday evening. We... more

Mobile review

Please. Please. Please do not support this establishment. You work hard for your money, please do not waste it here. We had a terrible experience and walked out. After being bullied into coming in 30 minutes prior to our reservation time to wait in the small waiting room, we were berated by the shockingly rude hostess. Her attitude and demeanor was so awful that we (all 14 of us) decidedly to... more

Mobile review

We made a reservation for 14 people and was warned repeatedly that they would give our table away if our party wasn't there 15min prior. With 13 people there 30min early they told us they are charging is $25 for the missing person. When we tried to explain the situation the manager/owner told us we were warned several times and we refused to listen. I hate that place.

Mobile review

My cousin called to make a reservation for 14 people and this is how her conversation went down: Portia: hi I wanted to make a reservation for 14 people. We're flexible for time so whatever works for you. Japanese Village: ok this is what you are going to do. You are going to have your entire party here at 5:30. If one person is late I'm canceling your reservation. Then you are going to call me... more

Excellent Food

I eat out a lot and I have to say one of the best meals I have had. The chef was wonderful and kept us entertained. Price for what we received was well worth it. The waitress/hostess staff leave a lot to be desired though.

tasty

good food, good service. also serves steak which is not bad as well. very wide range of options for the menu

Stop calling yourselves 'Japanese'. Really, now.

This is a horrid establishment that rushes you in and out and has exceedingly overrated and overpriced food. The 'entertainment' is contrived, awkward and not remotely Japanese; Teppanyaki is after all, an American invention.The chefs and owners are not Japanese, and nor are the extremely rude wait staff. The place, like the masses of pseudo-Japanese restos in Calgary, is 100% Chinese. Calling... more

HungryCanadian

Japanese village has some fond memories for me this is the first Japanese food experience I had almost 18 years ago, we went with friends trying to be adventurous looking for something... more

One of the best...

This is by far one of the best dining experiences i have had in Calgary, the chef we had we excellent with a great sense of humor...I would change nothing about our visit to Japanese village!

Not as it used to be??

I have gone here now for 8 years and used to visit it at least once a week for lunch however the service got worse and worse until we decided to stop going for awhile. Then yesterday we go back to even worse service increased prices and less portions. I hate when restaurants do that they get popular then jack up their prices and lower the quantity it just makes no sense. As far as I can see Jap... more

Very Rushed

The whole process was so rushed and routine. The unfriendly waitress demanded our orders and rushed everything. They even took my son's plate away before he was finished. For the amount of money you pay for what is supposed to be a great experience, it was horrible. I will never go back to this restaurant again!

Feel like cattle now... Used to be my Fav.

I have been to JP at least 40 times over the years and always loved the food...frankly it is still good and decent value...however I always get a small Caesar even though I always ask for it "tall" . I want the food but I just cant handle the" getting and get out in 75 min flat" schedule they force on you. they literally ask you to leave moments after desert is served...no chance for after... more

Calgaryism

Japanese Village is delicious and fun! The chefs will weave a delightful and funny story into the cooking E.g. ” and now mushrooms from my basement” and When you order any of the entrees... more

Good Food, but STOP rushing!

We were a party of 7 on Saturday April 9th @8:30pm. I was told to call between 11:30am-1pm on day of to get the reservation #, told that we would not be seated until entire party was there and that there would be some charge if entire party does not show up. I can understand why these procedures were in place, I think how something is conveyed could be modified to be more customer friendly.My... more

Never come back

The hostess was rude, the server was rude, the overall service was terrible. The chef was the only friendly person in the whole restaurant. The food was not tasty and the salmon was not fresh. We was rushed through our entire birthday celebration. This was the worst restaurant in Calgary. We will never come back.

Rushed

I always enjoyed Japanese village in the past and was able to stand their repetitive emphasis on being on time and insistence on having a drink at their lounge while waiting. However, last night pushed me over the edge. I booked a reservation for 7 people, was told that I needed to call on the day between 11-1 to get a confirmation number. Fine...called and was told no less than 5 times that... more

Teppanyaki

by Hanna (from Calgary) June 2010 - I have eaten at Japanese Village over the years, mainly on special occasions. Every time I go I always leave with a full belly and a smile on my face. Going to Japanese Village is all about the experience. The chef cooks the food on a hot iron grill that is surrounded by a table of onlooking patrons. Watching him cook is quite entertaining and the chefs try... more

Clearly the place to eat

Above par, but really pretty average- foodwise. Ambiance is a little more lively. I thought our chef could have been a bit chattier, but oh well.

F-log For Thought

Went to Japanese Village for Tobi and Chris's birthday lunch today! I love Japanese Village and would recommend it to everybody because the experience is unlike any other place I've been... more

Very Good

We went here last night although I tried making a reservation the previous night with no luck as they didn't answer the phone. Took a chance and drove down and being a Saturday evening it was busy and we had a wait. My first impression of the lounge area were we decided to wait and have a drink I was a little disappointed who ever decided the decorating for the lounge WOW pretty bad!We were... more

Extremely entertaining! and quality service! Not to mention best food in edmonton!

Entertaining Lunch

by Nicole (from Calgary) June 2009 - I visited Japanese Village with a couple of co-workers for lunch. I had never been to a teppanyaki style restaurant before and didn't know what to expect. It was interesting to sit around a hot grill and watch the chef cook your food right in front of you. A starter is included in your meal and I opted for the salad. I'm not sure what kind of dressing they... more

Great Food and Atmosphere!

by Melissa (from Calgary) June 2009 - I recently went to Japanese Village for lunch with co-workers. Reservations are a must. The lunch menu is simple, and includes beef, chicken, shrimp, salmon, and filet mignon. Prices are extremely reasonable for the location, and the quantity of food. I ordered the filet mignon (with mushrooms for an additional charge), which comes with soup or salad,... more

Great Lunch time food and entertainment

by Jason (from Calgary) May 2009 - Hidden behind Gulf Canada Square in the beltline of downtown Calgary is a great little place called Japanese Village. They serve up some tasty and entertaining lunches. A large group of co-workers came here to celebrate an anniversary and were delighted to have chosen this restaurant. You need to come in at a specific time for lunch (reservations definitely... more

Amazing food

by Dan (from Calgary, Alberta) June 2008 - I went to try the new Japanese village location. The food is, as always, amazing! I had the steak and shrimp - the beef was tender and juicy, and everything was just perfect. The service was quick and friendly as well.Trust me, I am from the United States, where the only Japanese Teppanyaki around is Benihana. Japanese Village is probably a hundred... more

Japanese Village Steak House Reviews

I went to try the new Japanese village location. The food is, as always, amazing! I had the steak and shrimp - the beef was tender and juicy, and everything was just perfect. The service was quick and friendly as well.

Great As Always

by Logan (from Calgary, AB) December 2007 - Yet Again I Visited Japanese Village And It Was Wonderful As Always. As For The Other Reviews Ive Read, I Dont Understand How They Feel "Rushed" Everytime Ive Been There Ive Never Felt Rushed. As For The Comment On The Cook Cleaning The Grill Right In Front Of Them, Theyve Always done That Since I First Went To The Old One By Eau Claire Market. (I... more

Great As Always

Yet Again I Visited Japanese Village And It Was Wonderful As Always. As For The Other Reviews Ive Read, I Dont Understand How They Feel "Rushed" Everytime Ive Been There Ive Never Felt Rushed. As For The Comment On The Cook Cleaning The Grill Right In Front Of Them, Theyve Always done That Since I First Went To The Old One By Eau Claire Market. (I Believe They Do It Right Away So Its Easier To... more

Great Steak.

by Claire (from Calgary, Alberta) September 2007 - Japanese village is a great restaurant in Calgary. It's fun to watch the food being prepared (and lets face it, keeps you entertained while you wait for your food, which is a serious bonus). The food is absolutely amazing, especially the steak! It is so tender its unbelievable. They also have Chicken and Shrimp that is equally mouthwatering.... more

Great Steak.

Japanese village is a great restaurant in Calgary. It's fun to watch the food being prepared (and lets face it, keeps you entertained while you wait for your food, which is a serious bonus). The food is absolutely amazing, especially the steak! It is so tender its unbelievable. They also have Chicken and Shrimp that is equally mouthwatering. Plus if you go for a birthday, tell the waiter and... more

Rush you in, Rush you out...

by Samuel (from Calgary) February 2007 - I went to the new Japanese Village location on 10th ave with some friends to celebrate a new job last night. I was expecting a nice and relaxing evening with a few jokes from our grill cook and pleasant conversation with my guests. The whole night I felt rushed to eat my soup, salad, rice, and even my main course of steak and chicken. The servers kept... more

Rush you in, Rush you out...

I went to the new Japanese Village location on 10th ave with some friends to celebrate a new job last night. I was expecting a nice and relaxing evening with a few jokes from our grill cook and pleasant conversation with my guests. The whole night I felt rushed to eat my soup, salad, rice, and even my main course of steak and chicken. The servers kept trying to take away my plates before I... more

Quite Tasty & Well Priced!

by Sarah (from Calgary, AB) January 2007 - I hadn't been to Japanese Village for about 15 years, but since it just relocated two blocks from my office I thought I'd try it out for lunch. A group of us went around 1pm (the restaurant recommended that we make a reservation beforehand). We got to sit around the grill and watch the chef cook our food. I ordered the Steak and Shrimp Stirfry, which... more

Quite Tasty & Well Priced!

I hadn't been to Japanese Village for about 15 years, but since it just relocated two blocks from my office I thought I'd try it out for lunch. A group of us went around 1pm (the restaurant recommended that we make a reservation beforehand). We got to sit around the grill and watch the chef cook our food. I ordered the Steak and Shrimp Stirfry, which comes with green tea and soup or salad. ... more