Orijins

4 (30)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

8330 Macleod Trl SE 1a, Calgary, AB T2H 2V2

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Orijins is Calgary’s newest dining destination, led by Founding Director Eduardo Sosa and Chef Francis Martinez. Together, they bring Latin passion and Japanese precision to the table with a menu inspired by Nikkei cuisine — a cultural fusion that reimagines tradition in fresh, modern ways.
Signature dishes like grilled octopus with sake soy glaze, yuzu, and ají amarillo capture the essence of Orijins, while craft cocktails and mocktails extend the story through flavor. The atmosphere blends warmth with sophistication, featuring low lighting, curated music, and intimate spaces such as our chef’s table bar seating and lounge area.
Every detail at Orijins is crafted to spark connection, whether you are sharing a date night, gathering with friends, or beginning an evening out in Calgary.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(403) 255-1222
Website
http://www.orijinsyyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
Orijins offers private events and curated catering led by Founding Director Eduardo Sosa and Chef Francis Martinez. Choose the lounge, dining room, or chef’s table for your celebration, or bring our Latin–Japanese fusion and handcrafted cocktails to your home, office, or special venue.
Private party facilities
Orijins is the perfect setting for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, and celebrations. Choose the lounge, dining room, or chef’s table, with full buyouts available. Chef Francis Martinez and Founding Director Eduardo Sosa craft personalized Latin–Japanese menus and cocktails for every event.

Location
8330 Macleod Trl SE 1a, Calgary, AB T2H 2V2
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
On the corner of Macleod Trail SE & Heritage Drive SE, easy to access.
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
Easily accessible by transit, just a short walk from Heritage CTrain Station (Red Line) with multiple bus routes stopping directly at Macleod Trail SE and Heritage Drive SE
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Bread & ButterCA$9.00
Pillowy milk bread with warm miso butter
Shishito PeppersCA$13.00
Grilled shishitos, lemony aioli, gentle heat
Grilled PrawnsCA$24.00
Cantaloupe–Guajillo shrub, tobiko, ponzu
Sunomono SaladCA$13.00
Crisp cucumber ribbons in bright sweet vinegar
GyozaCA$13.00
Deep fried pork and chicken gyoza with citrusy ponzu

SEAFOOD

OctopusCA$24.00
Chargrilled octopus, finished with salsa verde
Scallop CevicheCA$26.00
Silky scallop in coconut leche de tigre
Shrimp TempuraCA$16.00
Light, crunchy shrimp with bold aji amarillo aioli
Sake Mussels & ClamsCA$24.00
Sake steamed mussels & clams, edamame, plantains
Cod FilletCA$24.00
Flaky cod with rice and salsa verde

MEAT

Chicken KatsuCA$19.00
Golden chicken katsu with Japanese curry and rice
Pork BellyCA$19.00
Slow grilled pork belly with salsa macha
YakitoriCA$9.00
Pork, beef, or lamb skewers glazed in savory soy
Steak of the Day
Chef selected cut, seasonally inspired
Lomo SaltadoCA$28.00
Wok seared beef, fries, sweet soy glaze

VEGETARIAN

Aji FriesCA$11.00
Crispy fries with spicy aji amarillo
Patatas BravasCA$12.00
Potatoes with bold, garlicky aji aioli
EggplantCA$13.00
Crispy, salsa macha, yogurt tahini, cotija
Pan FritoCA$15.00
Pan fritto, charred corn, cotija, honey miso glaze
Fried PlantainCA$12.00
Caramelized plantain with bright lemon aioli

DESSERTS

Matcha Tres LechesCA$9.00
Matcha sponge soaked in coconut milk bliss
Black Sesame Ice CreamCA$9.00
Nutty black sesame folded into silky vanilla
Cheesecake/Chocolate CakeCA$9.00
A timeless favorite, rich and comforting

Reviews

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4.0

(30)

4.0Food
4.4Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

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30 Reviews

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Rich
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Too many items on the menu were deep fried. Kinda wished there were a greater variety of textures and flavours.
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Alexander
Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I went with my partner for the Valentines course meal. The food was good and we both enjoyed the variation that came with Japanese Peruvian fusion. We also enjoyed the playlist this night, a lot of good Spanish music variation. It was a bit quiet when we went, but it was a bit more intimate of an experience that way. There was nothing we had on our course menu we would not order again on another visit. A good representation of flavours from Asian and South America.
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Ronald
Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the four courses was outstanding, the rest were ok. The prosecco was flat. Thank goodness for the servers.
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Melissa
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was intrigued by the fusion of Japanese and Latin. I ordered the Lomos Saltado. Sounds Latin but I didn't feel the flavor represented either culture. Too much sticky sauce and little bits of beef and green pepper on top of lots of fries. Felt more like NY Fries created this dish. My friend ordered the cod filet and there was definitely some heat and great flavor. The Latin American flavours abound here. The matcha cake with coconut milk for dessert was a generous portion and very rich and yummy. Our service was friendly and energetic and very welcoming. I would go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 February 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were quite disappointed after all the hype about Orijins opening in Calgary. The ambiance was OK and service reasonably prompt. Our server was enthusiastic but had a fairly loud and long conversation with people at the next table that was distracting. The bread was good but two smallish buns for $9. seemed steep. Overall we found the portion sizes to be small for the price. The gyoza and tempura were very good but didn't really seem to be fusion - just basic Japanese. The chicken was dry in the katsu and the sauce was not very appealing in taste or texture. The beef in the Lomo saltado was very grisly and tough and there was too much sweet sauce all over it. The desserts were better - both the chocolate cake and the black sesame ice cream were delicious and reasonable portions.
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Rob
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great date night place very intimate. Food was incredible
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Riley
Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 January 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Was not as good as I hoped. But was enjoyable.
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Amy
Calgary / Southern Alberta21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 January 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had high expectations for Orijins after seeing all the influencer marketing. The service was fantastic but the food really fell short First of all, the cocktail list was one you'd see anywhere there was nothing creative or special to their theme. The highlight of the meal was the matcha tres leches, which I would actually go back for! We went for happy hour, 3 dishes for the price of 2, and honestly I would not paid for these at regular price for the portions we got. We got octopus, pork belly, and cod fillet. Both the octopus and pork belly were appetizer sized but I believe one was $19 one was $24 on the menu. Octopus was super soft, the sauce was fun, but lacked depth. The pork belly had a nice kick but the pork was not very fatty so quite dry. The cod on rice was nothing special but at least it had a good portion so that filled us up. To us the fushion aspect was just not there, the food tasted like something we can get anywhere downtown, but for the price tag of elevated dining we expected more.
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Nancy
Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 3 January 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyable! A good way to see the variety of dining options.
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Pat Gold
Calgary / Southern Alberta11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 December 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed everything but the fact they didn’t recognize reservation on open table.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(403) 255-1222
Website
http://www.orijinsyyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
Orijins offers private events and curated catering led by Founding Director Eduardo Sosa and Chef Francis Martinez. Choose the lounge, dining room, or chef’s table for your celebration, or bring our Latin–Japanese fusion and handcrafted cocktails to your home, office, or special venue.
Private party facilities
Orijins is the perfect setting for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, and celebrations. Choose the lounge, dining room, or chef’s table, with full buyouts available. Chef Francis Martinez and Founding Director Eduardo Sosa craft personalized Latin–Japanese menus and cocktails for every event.

Location
8330 Macleod Trl SE 1a, Calgary, AB T2H 2V2
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
On the corner of Macleod Trail SE & Heritage Drive SE, easy to access.
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
Easily accessible by transit, just a short walk from Heritage CTrain Station (Red Line) with multiple bus routes stopping directly at Macleod Trail SE and Heritage Drive SE
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Orijins

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Menu

STARTERS

Bread & ButterCA$9.00

Shishito PeppersCA$13.00

Grilled PrawnsCA$24.00

Sunomono SaladCA$13.00

GyozaCA$13.00

SEAFOOD

OctopusCA$24.00

Scallop CevicheCA$26.00

Shrimp TempuraCA$16.00

Sake Mussels & ClamsCA$24.00

Cod FilletCA$24.00

MEAT

Chicken KatsuCA$19.00

Pork BellyCA$19.00

YakitoriCA$9.00

Steak of the Day

Lomo SaltadoCA$28.00

VEGETARIAN

Aji FriesCA$11.00

Patatas BravasCA$12.00

EggplantCA$13.00

Pan FritoCA$15.00

Fried PlantainCA$12.00

DESSERTS

Matcha Tres LechesCA$9.00

Black Sesame Ice CreamCA$9.00

Cheesecake/Chocolate CakeCA$9.00

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