Nupo
Open nowJapanese, Sushi, Vegan · Calgary
Located in Calgary’s East Village, NUPO is a Japanese-style restaurant offering plant-forward vegan dishes alongside sushi, including a counter-service Omakase Sushi Experience.
DRINK MENU
From the restaurant's menu pageMARTINIS
- Mar-tea-ni19
2oz Six tea blends from around the world have been infused into six vermouths. These serve as the base flavours for the creation of martinis. It’s simple: choose your Vodka, Gin or Shochu, choose your Tea, and choose your Garnish: “Olive-or-Twist”.
- Vodka
Haku, Grey Goose, Northern Keep
- Gin
Dillon’s, Roku, Peddlers Gin Co.
- Shochu
Mujen Original
- Choice of tea infused vermouth:
sakura blossoms – floral, delicate sencha tea – grassy, umami oolong tea – toasty, complex genmaicha tea – nutty, savoury rooibos tea – earthy, sweet houjicha tea – roasted, smooth
COCKTAILS
Cocktails at Nupo draw inspiration from the Edo era, a time when herbs, spirits, and tonics were artfully blended to promote health and vitality. One key ingredient that played a significant role in this culture is tea! Prized for thousands of years for its flavor and benefits—ritual, health, and energy—tea serves as the inspiration behind our custom cocktail offerings, featuring elections from around the world. These crafted cocktails showcase the unique qualities of tea, perfectly complementing the fresh, vibrant, and plant-forward dishes of our sushi and culinary menus.
- NITRO WHISPER OF THE HEART21
2oz ooolong, infused pisco, house-made ginger liqueur, lemon, vegan foamer
- Nausicaä No.217
2oz Haku Vodka, apricot shrub, ginger liqueur, rooibos syrup.
- The Wind Rises14
2oz Bearface Canada whisky, Luxardo Apertivo, oolong tea syrup, yuzu, citrus bitters.
- CALCIFER21
2oz Hojicha infused Toki Japanese whisky, Giffard vanilla, pear syrup, walnut bitters, lemon.
- Princess Kaguya22
2oz rosemary infused NODO blanco tequila, house-made yuzu-cello, saskatoon syrup, oolong syrup.
- ARIETTY’S GARDEN22
3oz House infused apple gin, Cocchi Americano Bianco, Genmaicha infused vermouth.
- Spirited Away24
2oz Toasted rice infused Toki whisky, Nikka Yoichi rinse, houjicha maple syrup, salt water.
- The Baron's Martini19
2oz NODO blanco tequila, rooibos infused vermouth, elderflower liqueur, mezcal.
- PICCOLO’S GHOST NO.221
2oz junmai sake, vermouth bianco, feature housemade “cello”
- Feature CocktailMP
2oz Ask your server about our seasonal offering.
SAKE
Cocktails at Nupo draw inspiration from the Edo era, a time when herbs, spirits, and tonics were artfully blended to promote health and vitality. One key ingredient that played a significant role in this culture is tea! Prized for thousands of years for its flavor and benefits—ritual, health, and energy—tea serves as the inspiration behind our custom cocktail offerings, featuring elections from around the world. These crafted cocktails showcase the unique qualities of tea, perfectly complementing the fresh, vibrant, and plant-forward dishes of our sushi and culinary menus.
- BY THE GLASS
65/45 Sake
- Aizuhomare Premium Dry17
5oz 65/45 refers to the fact that our hot sake is tempered to order. It’s first heated to 65°C to release the volatile compounds and then cooled to 45°C to bring out the optimum mouthfeel of the flavour profile.
- Nigori Sake
AIZUHOMARE NIGORI
- AIZUHOMARE NIGORI18
5oz Rich and silky mouthfeel with notes of coconut and tropical fruits. Best enjoyed before or after your meal.
- Junmai Sake
Northern Dazzler
- Northern Dazzler20
5oz This sake is a “tokubetsu,” a special sake made from the traditional Hokkaido Ginpu rice. These northern provincial sakes are known for their clean, dry and crisp finish.
- Junmai Ginjo Sake
Karahashi Black
- Karahashi Black27
5oz A Nupo exclusive named after the owner of the Aizu Homare Brewery, this super premium sake possesses incredible fruit notes coupled with a beautiful acidity and crisp finish.
- MIYASAKA YAMADA NISHIKI33
5oz Fresh and sharp taste, soft acids from No. 7 yeast with a good balance, dry, medium body.
- Junami Dai Ginjo Sake
Okunomatsu Navy Blue
- Okunomatsu Navy Blue28
5oz Refreshing aroma and crisp flavour with depth of umami.
- BY THE BOTTLE
- Okunomatsu Navy Blue140
720mL (Fukushima) Refreshing aroma and crisp flavour with depth of umami.
- MIINO KOTOBUKI SAKEMIRAI156
720mL (Fukuoka) Gentle aroma with smooth umami and elegant sweetness that spreadsthroughout the mouth with the perfect balance.
- Kaiun Legacy164
720mL (Shizuoka) One of Japan’s most respected sakes. Well balanced with a bouquet of rich, yet elegant ripe melon with a beautiful, dry finish.
- Fukucho Hattanso 50179
720mL (Hiroshima) This sake offers a clean, refreshing nose, with flavors of pineapple and melon.
- Toko Karakuchi199
725mL (Yamagata) Crisp and refreshing flavours with calming Ginjo aromas and umami on the palate.
- Raifuku Aiyama264
720mL (Ibaraki) The sweetness and roundness of Aiyama comes with notes of pear and apricot.
- Tatenokawa 'Foo Fighters' Hansho Silver (Exclusive)264
720mL (Yamagata) A Nupo exclusive, Tatenokawa played a rock-focused playlist through powerful speakers during the fermentation process. It offers a style that has solid backbone and a clean yet expressive dry finish.
- TANAKA 1789 X CHARTIER386
720mL (Miyagi) Bold and exotic fruity aromas, an explosive and juicy fruit attack, coupled with a sensual texture balanced by a unique naturally fresh acidity.
- Tatenokawa 'Castlebrook' 3 Peaks407
720mL (Yamagata) Made with Dewasansan rice and polished to 33% to extractall of its potential. Every flavour balanced in umami, dry, sweet and sour.
- Aizuhomare Banshu Yamada440
720mL (Fukushima) This champion sake is the winner of the best sake in the world. Lucious silky texture with elegant notes of tropical fruits.
- Houraisen Gin465
720mL (Aichi) Mild with a bright, but not fruity aroma, this flavourful sake brings outthe mellow scent and floral like sweetness.
- Kaiun Legend449
720mL (Shizuoka) An elegant, crisp, and well balanced dry sake. Traditionally brewed with fruity melon aromas.
- Tamano Hikari Karakuchi132
720mL (Kyoto) This brewery saved the world with recipes of “junmai” sake for all of us returning to the traditions of the early 60’s. This commitment to radition can be tasted in this very clean style with firm rice flavours with a delightful hit of melon.
- Karahashi Black (Exclusive)144
720mL (Fukushima) Elegant aroma like pineapple with a silky texture.
- Masumi Origarami Sparkling154
750mL (Nagano) A sensory double-entendre, combining crisp bubbles and wine-like acidity with the creamy and savoury richness of sake.
- Fukucho Yamadanishiki (Exclusive)176
720mL (Hiroshima) Gorgeous aroma and fruity taste, sharp and crisp finish.
- MIYASAKA YAMADA NISHIKI176
720mL (Nagano) Fresh and sharp taste, soft acids from No. 7 yeast with a good balance, dry, medium body.
- YAMAMOTO PURE BLACK189
720mL (Akita) Ripe, rich fruity aromas with soft sweetness.
- Junmai
- Fukucho Seaside124
720mL (Hiroshima) Bright citrus forward acidity, showcasing a balance between sweet and sour.
- GAKKI MASAMUNE JUNJO116
720mL (Fukushima) Fresh, juicy, and boasts a delightful sweetness, perfectly balanced with the crisp acidity.
- Gassan Houjun Karakuchi144
720mL (Shiga) Opens with wafting refreshing waves of fruit, evolving to elegant dryness. Rich, full umami guides the journey.
- Nigori
- Aizuhomare Nigori86
720mL (Fukushima) Rich and silky mouthfeel with notes of coconut and tropical fruits.
- Shichiken Yama no Kasumi96
300mL (Yamanashi) Super malty on the palate with a touch of salinity and a well-balanced refreshing sweetness.
- Kawatsuru Sanuki ‘River Crane’
Cloudy Sake
- Kawatsuru Sanuki ‘River Crane’120
720mL (Kagawa) Think of Calpico or your favourite Lassi. Creamy and citrusy, it is fantastic with dessert, but you could enjoy this from the beginning to the end of your experience.
- Ume-Shu
- NAKANO SPARKLING ROSE UME56
300mL (Aichi) Fruity and fragrant with notes of rose with refreshing bubbles.
- TAKASAGO PLUM GOLD LEAF96
300mL (Hokkaido) A special Ume-shu ( Japanese plum sake) made out of Junmaishu infused with plums. Served with rocks, soda and lemon.
HIGHBALLS
- Suntory Toki Whiskey13 | 19
1oz | 2oz Served over ice with soda and lemon. This is a highball straight out of Tokyo Izakaya.
CHU HAI
- Aizuhomare Shochu8 | 12
1oz | 2oz Served over ice with soda and lemon. A Japanese classic.
- Seasonal Chu HaiMP
2oz Ask your server about our seasonal offering.
BEER
- Okami Kasu11
16oz An original recipe created by Chef Darren MacLean in collaboration with Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Co. Crisp, while retaining a round cream ale mouthful and a slight sweetness from the fermented sake.
WINE
- WHITE
- LA MUSEMUSCADET-SÈVRE14 | 68
5oz | bottle (Loire Valley, France) Light notes of citrus fruits and grapefruit with a richness that retains all its freshness and fruitiness.
- Brigaldara15 | 79
5oz | bottle (Soave, Italy) Crisp and clean with notes of citrus and lemongrass.
- Thorsten Krieger Sauvignon Blanc18 | 90
5oz | bottle (Pfalz, Germany) Classic nuances of grapefruit and fresh cut grass with touches of tropical golden fruits and a subtle sweet spice.
- Jermann Pinot Grigio128
bottle (Friuli, Italy) Rich and intense, brimming with fruity flavours and remarkable persistence.
- Grace Gris De Koshu133
bottle (Yamanashi, Japan) Dry with a hint of sweetness, lively acidity, flavours of citrus and spice with intense aroma of green pears, pepper and clove.
- Domaine Servin Chablis Les Pargue142
bottle (Burgundy, France) Mineral citrus peel and golden delicious apple.
- Chateau De Tracy Pouilly Fume164
bottle (Loire, France) Lemon, mango and passion fruit aromas with a ripe citrus finish.
- Domaine Eden Chardonnay176
bottle (Santa Cruz Mountains, USA) Full-body with fine underlying acidity and a long finish. Hints of cardamom, anise and hazelnut add interest to the core lemon, mineral flavors.
- Stratus White199
bottle (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario) An assemblage of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon with a shimmering deep lemon hue and generous ripe fruit flavours.
- RED
- Casaretti La Nogara16 | 80
5oz | bottle (Bardolino, Italy) Beautiful expressions of potpourri on the nose following with lively fruits of raspberry and cherry on the palate
- Clos Bellane20 | 99
5oz | bottle (Côtes du Rhône, France) Syrah and Grenache blend with notes of black currant and spicy pepper.
- Fox Glove Pinot Noir20 | 99
5oz | bottle (Central Coast, California) Succulent berry fruit, spice, hard candy and floral notes jump from the glass.
- Powers Malbec79
bottle (Columbia Valley, USA) Fresh blackberry jam, raspberry, plum, black currant, this Malbec jumps out on the palate with nice depth and complexity.
- Yamanashi De Grace134
bottle (Yamanashi, Japan) Bright fruity aromas of berries, American cherry or cedar, with light bodied, soft, and refined tannins flavour.
- Illahe Pinot Noir165
bottle (Willamette Valley, USA) Notes of cherries and strawberries with a slight earthy finish.
- Massolino Barbaresco224
bottle (Piedmont, Italy) Seductive floral notes emerge in the glass accompanied by notes of red fruit, creating a very precise identity.
- Sparkling
- Antech Blanquette De Limoux Brut Reserve AOC18 | 90
5oz | bottle (Limoux, France) Aromas of apples and pears with crisp apple finish.
- Arnaud Lambert Rosé Crémant15 | 125
3oz | bottle (Loire Valley, France) 100% Cabernet Franc, vibrant and fresh with notes of field strawberry and minerality.
- ROSÉ
- Casaretti Chiaretto Rosa Classico16 | 80
5oz | bottle (Bardolino, Italy) Fruity and intense with hints of peach and rose. Light finish with notes of salinity.
- Grace Rosé191
bottle (Yamanashi, Japan) Blood orange, redcurrant and cherry with notes of thyme and rosemary. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
WHISKY
- Suntory Toki13
1oz Most approachable. Notes of honey, white stone fruit, light winter spice.
- Mars Iwai14
1oz Comparable to bourbon. Notes of toasted vanilla, light oak, cream.
- Nikka Yoichi Single Malt18
1oz Firm with smoke, melon, almonds, and a light salt.
- Nikka Coffey Malt19
1oz Bar staff favourite. Notes of orange peel, caramel, sea salt.
- Hibiki Harmony25
1oz Comparable to rye. Notes of candy apple, fresh cut wood, hay.
- Shinobu 1533
1oz Comparable to Irish whiskey. Notes of milk chocolate, toasted maple, black pepper.
- Saburomaru The High Priestess47
1oz Distilled in “ZEMON”, the world’s first cast iron pot still created in 2019. Complex notes of smoke, pear, peat, toasted bread and passion fruit.
AMA BREWERY Pét-NAT TEA
Low in alcohol, lightly sparkling, and deliciously complex. A fine-aged, fermented tea infusion. Brewed with passion in the Basque country using local spring water and high-quality tea and herbs.
- BI Lemongrass80
1.5% ABV | 750mL Elegant with hints of citrus, rose petals, a whisper of galangal and kaffir lime. Tight perlage.
- ELUSIVE CUVÉES VOL. 3 CHINESE WHITE PEONY80
1.5% ABV | 750mL Wrapped with notes of passion fruit, apricot, brioche, and soft tannins, with a pale golden colour and delicate bubbles.
NON-ALCOHOLIC
- TEA
- MATSU KAZE SPARKLING SUN ROUGE8
bottle Vibrant purple sencha from Tokunoshima Island, rich in anthocyanins. Brisk and citrus-bright, with a hint of astringency and a striking colour shift with lemon.
- MATSU KAZE NITRO OOLONG TEA9
bottle Cold brewed with a woody-sweet aroma, fruity notes, and a lingering finish.
- Matsu Kaze Hot Tea9
glass Grassy and refreshing with mellow bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Served in the traditional Japanese style.
- NESPRESSO
*Caffeine free option available
- Espresso6
- Macchiato6
- Cappuccino6.5
- Latte6.5
- OTHER
- Soft Drinks5
- Seasonal Mocktail9
DESSERT
- Seasonal Vegan Sorbet6
[V][GF]
vegangluten-free - Sake Kasu Basque Cheesecake12
Seasonal flavour - ask you server about our offerings.
- Tequi-Lime Pie14
Lime posset, burnt tequila marshmallow, lime, salt, crispy honey.
- Red Miso Carrot Cake16
Sake kasu icing, carrot and sea buckthorn sorbet.