NUPO Restaurant
At NUPO, every bite is a celebration of nature — a tribute to plant-forward and ocean-focused cuisine, elevated by the artistry of Japanese sushi.
When you’re looking for a unique place to spend the evening where you can also eat healthy, you don't even need to leave the hotel — NUPO is waiting for you. Inspired by Chef Darren MacLean’s mother’s love of plants, fish, and sushi, NUPO offers a unique culinary experience that blends traditional Japanese techniques with sustainable local ingredients. The minimalist decor, with touches of birch wood and slate, creates a serene atmosphere ideal for savoring refined dishes and tea-based craft cocktails.
Chef Darren MacLean
A finalist on Netflix’s The Final Table, Chef Darren MacLean is known for his dedication to sustainability and culinary innovation. Founder of acclaimed restaurants SHOKUNIN, NUPO, and EIGHT, he draws inspiration from his Canadian roots and Japanese cuisine to craft one-of-a-kind gastronomic experiences. His passion for local ingredients and artistic approach make him a prominent figure in Canada’s culinary scene.
| Wednesday to Sunday | 5-10pm |
| Menu | View menu |
Eight and Nupo are proud to be on the Canada’s 100 best restaurants 2022 list.
The Omakase Experience
NUPO is home to Calgary’s first omakase sushi counter, offering an intimate six-seat tasting experience. Guests are taken on a culinary journey of 17 to 20 courses, featuring seasonal sashimi and hand-formed nigiri made piece by piece with fish aged on-site in Canada’s only sushi aging chamber. Each course is meticulously crafted to achieve perfect harmony of flavor.
Innovative Plant-Based Cuisine
The à la carte menu showcases creative vegetarian and vegan dishes such as wild mushroom rolls with vegan truffle aioli, sweet potato and kimchi gyoza, and braised daikon steak. These culinary creations prove that plant-based cuisine can be both flavourful and elevated.
A restaurant, bar and omakase sushi experience all in one, NUPO is accessible from the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village.
631 Confluence Way SE,
Calgary, Alberta,
T2G 1C3