Sensei Bar

4.7

221 reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

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A Chef-Driven Bar where boozy cocktails & sake flow to old-school beats, and a modern and rebellious take on Asian eats, serve up good times with mastery. Tucked away a stride from 17th Avenue’s nightlife, our intimate and urban space welcomes you all night and late-night. Our little-but-loud menu puts a boldly flavourful, yet nourishing spin on Korean and Taiwanese bites - all starring local ingredients and the beloved bao bun. Pair it with our curated cocktails, sake and bow down to the bao with your inner Sensei.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 230-4388
Website
https://www.senseibar.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ryan Blackwell

Location
1520 14 St SW Calgary, AB T3C 1C9
Area
Beltline
Cross Street
16th ave and 14th street SW
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Sake 101 Class
CA$57.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sake lover, our International Sake Sommelier, Amane Kanai, can take you through a fun, interactive and informative Sake 101 class about the many different sakes available from all over Japan. Sake is one of the world's most complex beverages and it all begins with rice. Just how wine is made from grapes, Sake is made from a variety of rices, each with their own unique characteristics and subtleties. Flavours and nuances of each Sake are further enhanced and developed through the production process. You will learn everything from ingredients, brewing process, various grades, styles and regional characteristics of each sake - and become your own "sensei".

Popular dishes

Little "Mac"CA$4.75
AAA Alberta beef, cheddar, secret sauce, onion, butter pickle, lettuce
BBQ PorkCA$4.75
pork belly, hoisin, chilies, pickled cucumber
Chicken ConfitCA$4.75
crispy thigh, burnt leek & cabbage, wasabi mayo, cherry, spiced port glaze
Tempura MaitakeCA$4.75
miso pineapple mayo, kimchi, tarragon carrot, cilantro
Ebi PrawnCA$4.75
kohlrabi, anise sweet soy, scallion, sesame

Meat & Fish

Shoyu ChickenCA$32.00
shitake baklava, mustard pickles, broccolini, brown butter miso jus
Char SiuCA$38.00
kimchi bokkeum-bap, oaxaca, bib lettuce, bao, hoisin, gochujang kewpie, miso pineapple mayo
Red Spring SalmonCA$30.00
orange braised fennel, crispy burnt leek risotto cake, coconut kaffir broth, basil oil, radish salad
Bam Bam ShortribCA$59.00
foie gras & potato croquette, creamed black kale, coconut carrot puree, pearl onion bulgogi
Cherry Duck ConfitCA$33.00
potato duck donuts, spiced celeriac mash, charred radicchio, parsley oil, cherry port shallot jus

Small Plates

Albacore TunaCA$13.00
fois gras, yuzu truffle, tapioca crisp, pickled cucumber
Wagyu TatakiCA$15.00
bulgogi, pac choy, serrano pepper, purple yam, shemiji, kohlrabi, taro chip
Truffle DumplingsCA$15.00
pork & shrimp, cauliflower, chili oil, anise shoyu
BurrataCA$14.00
yuzu marmalade, chili, basil & olive oil, milk bread crisp
Ramen & OctopusCA$20.00
tarragon & wasabi liasion, guanciale, king trumpet, dried tomato, pecorino romano

Vegetables

Beets & HalloumiCA$14.00
sushi ginger, spiced macadamia, charred cabbage, red miso & shiso dressing
Brussel SproutsCA$11.50
kimchi serrano kewpie, mimolette, chili oil, citrus
KohlrabiCA$9.50
shemiji, purple yam, kimchi, chilies, pac choy, smoked shoyu vinaigrette
Spiced Kobocha SquashCA$13.50
puffed rice, hazelnut crumble, szechuan maple dressing, kale chip

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and overall experience. The menu is very interesting and the same cocktails are a must try!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food! Will be back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time going to this restaurant and wanted to try for some time. We were not disappointed ! Service was great and the food awesome. I would certainly recommend for the experience and the food which is not the standard dishes you would find anywhere else. Flavours and combinations are really good and would highly recommend.
JK
JenniferK
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing and the chef did a great job of making a few modifications to accommodate my celiac disease. Thanks for an amazing evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
It was super loud in the dining area and made it hard to talk. The cocktails were amazing! All the food tasted really good but definitely overpriced
KR
KarlR
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Sensai Bar had a good variety of dishes, some familiar, some quite unique and all of them delicious! Service was excellent, and their list of different beer, wine, whiskey and especially saki types was most impressive. Although a bit expensive, the meal was well worth it. In general the ambiance was fine with the exception that the background music ranged from enjoyable to loud/irritating at times.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went with friends for dinner, we did struggle a little bit to actually find the entrance. We were able to try a lot of the menu items. The baos and tataki are great, and I had the chicken as my main. I especially loved the mustard pickles that were served with the chicken, and my only real criticism was that the plate it was served on was gigantic. The cocktails were also very delicious and our server was extremely helpful, and kind.
C
Cruz32
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Tables are too close together. Feels like you are eating with the other people seated. Doesn’t matter because the food so amazing I would sit in a stranger’s lap to eat it.
FK
FaazilK
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Each dish has so much care
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible food. Service was awesome. My new favourite place! A hidden gem!
L
Libs
Calgary
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was very good. There was something a little off though and I can’t put my finger on it. Not the food. Little details that make the difference between a very good dining experience and an excellent one. Things like the ambiguous bathroom signs. The unsanded benches that snagged my dress. The scallops and the gnochhi being almost identical shapes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food and cocktails and amazing service
S
Silltat
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was really cool about this place. I didn’t love where we sat as it was a line of 2 person tables all side by side but small room, what do you expect. Food was delicious. Very spicy if you can’t handle heat. Didn’t love the cocktail list, majority were gin and whiskey. Definitely going to have to come back to try the short ribs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Alex was knowledgeable and nice, great food and drinks
SA
ShareAMealWithFriends
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lots of really great shareable dishes in a bright and comfortable setting
LA
LALA
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was great - servers were friendly - margarita was delicious. I’ll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was so good and the customer service was incredible I’ll definitely be back!
J
Joanna
Calgary
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service and excellent patio seating. Love it! Worth to come
PK
PenelopeK
Calgary
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks and service are consistently excellent. A favourite for sure!
SS
SweetcheekS
Calgary
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing neighbourhood gem! Everything we ordered was DIVINE! truffle dumplings, Brussel sprouts, bao buns (tempura shrimp and pork belly), mussels, and the Gochujang lollipop chicken wings.....none of these disappointed! a couple cocktails and it was a prefect evening! thanks to Bree for the great service and suggestions. :)
L
Luv2finedine
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food and service were fantastic. Very nice flavours.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Asian restaurant I have been so far .
A
Ar0stein
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super cute location, delicious food!
JB
JacquieB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and efficient service. Best cocktails and delicious and interesting food. Brussels sprouts were so tasty and so were the scallops and gnocchi
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met Amane and he was such an amazing host, and such an informative Educator on sake, it's history, and intricate details of uniqueness. Such passion was felt, and such a unique person al experienced shared with only myself and my husband. The sake experience with added features is worth everything AND MORE. Thank you for your welcoming ambiance, and hospitality.
BN
BobbyN
Calgary
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall1food5service3ambience3
Had a birthday with the wife. We asked for a different table because it was short table and chair and made us uncomfortable but they couldn't switch even though I can see that they could have. Food was good and service was ok.
MZ
MichaelZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, a wonderful dinner. Beef tataki and tuna never fail to satisfy. Scallops and gnocchi are a wonderful addition to the menu. We'll be back
PK
PenelopeK
Calgary
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food and presentation with great staff. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff took great pride in describing each dish as it as served. The flavours were carefully curated. Will definitely eat here again!
JS
JonathonS
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was awesome, we tried as much as we could but have to go back to finish their menu. The fruit sake is a must try
RP
RosP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So yummy! Incredibly creative and delicious food, amazing service and a huge list of drinks. Will definitely be back.
E
Enjenn
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
It was great food and drink. However, as soon as we arrived they put a time limit on how long we could stay before they had a new reso in. That’s such a poor way to run a business. If we weren’t rushed out we would have spent a lot more money.
H
Hartley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sensei Bar is a great spot in Calgary's downtown. The environment is clean and modern with an organic flair. The staff are exceptional and provide great service. They have a great selection of cocktails and food. Everything had so much flavour and each thing came out looking beautiful. My recommendation: make sure to bring a friend or two, the menu is definitely meant for sharing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service again. Drinks were also great! All the flavors were thought out and presented like art.
DJ
DanielJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks and service were absolutely outstanding.
LS
LeShaunJohn
Calgary
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was tasty—not as overpriced as one would expect. Vibe was a bit confusing; I’m not sure what exactly they’re going for, but it feels like two competing viewpoints—which would be fine if that appeared to be the point. Not necessarily clamouring to go back, but I’d revisit in the future.
AS
AmandaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food, fun throwback music, slightly on the pricey side for the portion sizes, but will definitely visit again!
N
Nikki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brussel sprouts and Bao are a must have! Cute little restaurant with lovely service and food.
FF
FoodForThought
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eliza was our server and was wonderful

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Sensei Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

Sensei Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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1520 14 St SW Calgary, AB T3C 1C9

Additional information

Cross Street
16th ave and 14th street SW
Area
Beltline
Hours of Operation
Wed 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ryan Blackwell
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.senseibar.ca/
Phone number
(403) 230-4388

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Sensei Bar

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Order delivery or takeout

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Gift card

Sake 101 Class

Brussels Sprouts

Truffle Dumplings

Gochujang Lollipops

Munchies

Glass NoodlesCA$7.00

EdamameCA$6.00

Gochujang LollipopsCA$10.00

Baos

Little "Mac"CA$4.75

BBQ PorkCA$4.75

Chicken ConfitCA$4.75

Tempura MaitakeCA$4.75

Ebi PrawnCA$4.75

Meat & Fish

Shoyu ChickenCA$32.00

Char SiuCA$38.00

Red Spring SalmonCA$30.00

Bam Bam ShortribCA$59.00

Cherry Duck ConfitCA$33.00

Small Plates

Albacore TunaCA$13.00

Wagyu TatakiCA$15.00

Truffle DumplingsCA$15.00

BurrataCA$14.00

Ramen & OctopusCA$20.00

Vegetables

Beets & HalloumiCA$14.00

Brussel SproutsCA$11.50

KohlrabiCA$9.50

Spiced Kobocha SquashCA$13.50

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