Ryuko South - Japanese Kitchen + Bar

Raw

GF- Gluten Free Option Available / VEG- Vegetarian

• wafu salad$19

  artisanal greens with Japanese soy-based vinaigrette, fried quinoa, cucumber, yuzu-pickled tomatoes, and fried Japanese yam

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• salmon & hamachi carpaccio$22

  salmon and Japanese yellowtail with tosazu-jelly, green onion, fried onion chips, ponzu, shichimi-chili flakes, and mayo

  gluten-free option
• magurocamole$19

  bluefin tuna with guacamole, garnished with tosazu-jelly, ponzu, yuzu-kosho mayo, flying fish caviar, green onion, and served with house-made fried taro chips

  gluten-free option
• gyu-tako tartare$26

  wagyu tartare mixed with octopus wasabi, Asian pear, cucumber, sesame oil and seeds, topped with egg yolk, green onion, and served with house-made fried taro chips

  gluten-free option
• dry-aged beef tataki$19

  sliced Alberta striploin with tosazu-jelly, ponzu, green onion, pickled red onion, and fried onion chips

  gluten-free option

Cooked

• edamame$6

  boiled green soybeans with salt, pepper, shichimi-chili flakes, nori powder, and fried onion chips

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• shrimp tempura$18

  six pieces of lightly battered fried shrimp with ten-dashi

• ikageso karaage$16

  lightly battered fried squid tentacles with lemon and mayo

• seasonal vegetable tempura$14

  seasonal vegetables in a light tempura batter, and served with ten-dashi

• miso salmon kama$19

  cooked salmon collar marinated in white miso, served with daikon oroshi, green onion, and ponzu sauce

  gluten-free option
• chicken karaage$17

  lightly battered fried chicken thigh with lemon and house-made wasabi mayo

• agedashi tofu$12

  crispy fried tofu with daikon oroshi, green onion, shichimi-chili flakes, and served with ten-dashi

• nasu yaki$20

  cooked eggplant with miso glaze, topped with ricotta, fried quinoa, yuzu-pickled tomatoes, edamame, pickled red onion, cilantro, micro green, and chili oil

  gluten-free optionvegetarian

Ishiyaki

• wagyu tongue ishiyaki$19

  thinly sliced Brant Lake wagyu tongue, served with ponzu oroshi, sea salt, fresh lemon, and wasabi, served with hot stone

  gluten-free option
• wagyu ishiyaki$27

  thinly sliced Brant Lake wagyu, served with ponzu oroshi, sea salt, fresh lemon, and wasabi, served with hot stone

  gluten-free option

Bento Box

• premium kaisen don$55

  sushi rice topped with assorted seasonal sashimi, accompanied by a rotating selection of four seasonal side dishes

  gluten-free option
• chicken teriyaki don$32

  a two-box set featuring grilled chicken glazed with house-made teriyaki sauce over rice, topped with grilled vegetables, pickled onion, and sesame seeds, served with a rotating selection of four seasonal side dishes

• salmon don$36

  sushi rice topped with fresh and spicy mayo aburi (torched) salmon, nitsume, egg yolk, served with a rotating selection of four seasonal side dishes

  gluten-free option

Udon & Soba

• Extras
• sushi rice$5

  seasoned rice

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• steamed rice$3.5

  short-grain white rice

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• miso soup$3.5

  traditional house-made miso paste soup

• saikyo sablefish steak$29

  saikyo miso-marinated sablefish steak with seasonal vegetables, sesame seeds, green onion, shichimi-chili flakes, and served with rice and miso soup

  gluten-free option
• chicken katsu$20

  panko-fried chicken thigh with wafu cabbage salad and house-made katsu sauce, served with rice

• vegetable bibimbap$24

  rice bowl with fried quinoa, shimeji mushrooms, cucumber, tomato, pickled daikon, fried sweet potato, and nori puree, drizzled with sesame oil and a side of fried egg

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• tobiko bibimbap$26

  rice bowl with tobiko, masago, fried quinoa, diced sashimi, pickled daikon, tomato, cucumber, crispy fried sweet potato, and nori puree, drizzled with sesame oil and finished with a fried egg

Ramen

• tonkotsu ramen$19

  tonkotsu broth simmered for 48 hours, with aji tamago (seasoned boiled egg), chashu (braised pork belly slice), green onion, bean sprout and kikurage (wood-ear mushroom), seaweed

• spicy goma ramen$21

  spicy tonkotsu ramen with Korean chili paste, doubanjiang minced pork, sesame seeds, green onion, aji tamago (seasoned boiled egg), bean sprout and kikurage (wood-ear mushroom), seaweed, and drizzled with sesame oil and chili oil

  spicy
• mentaiko cream udon$21

  udon noodles in a light cream sauce, topped with fish roes, crispy onion crunch, parmasan cheese and shiso leaves

• udon with shrimp tempura$20

  warm bonito dashi soup with udon, shiitake, green onion, seaweed, and two lightly battered shrimp tempura

Nigiri

• daily nigiri set 8pc$38

  2 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of albacore tuna, and 4 pieces of chef’s choice seasonal nigiri * Option to add 2 more pieces of seasonal nigiri for an additional $15

  gluten-free option
• premium nigiri set 8pc$50

  assortment of 8 pieces of premium nigiri, including direct-imported fish from Japan

  gluten-free option

Sashimi

• daily sashimi set 10pc$47

  Chef’s daily selection of 10 pieces of fresh sashimi

  gluten-free option
• premium sashimi set 25pc$125

  Chef’s special selection of 25 pieces of premium sashimi

  gluten-free option
• daily sashimi set 15pc$62

  Chef’s daily selection of 15 pieces of fresh sashimi

  gluten-free option
• hamachi kama sashimi$35

  fresh cheek and collar meat of yellowtail, cooked collar with ponzu oroshi (limited quantity)

  gluten-free option

Uramaki

• spicy tuna roll$10

  albacore tuna and cucumber roll with gochujang spicy sauce on the top

  gluten-free option
• spicy salmon roll$10

  salmon and cucumber roll with gochujang spicy sauce on the top

  gluten-free option
• futomaki$25

  assorted daily fishes, tamago, pickled radish, pickled ginger, shiso leaf, chives, and cucumber

  gluten-free option
• rolls royce$48

  chef’s special premium sashimi, shrimp tempura, avocado, mayo, cucumber, and uni, finished with tobiko and sweet soy sauce

• hotate (scallop)$6
  gluten-free option
• dynamite roll$12

  shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, masago, and mayo

• california roll$10

  imitation crab meat, avocado, and sesame seeds

Vegetarian Rolls

• yam tempura roll$10

  yam tempura with sweet soy sauce

  vegetarian
• avocado roll$9

  avocado

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• vegedragon roll$16

  bell pepper, inari, cream cheese, cucumber, carrot, sesame seeds, and topped with sliced avocado, and sweet soy sauce

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• cucumber roll$8

  cucumber

  gluten-free optionvegetarian

Premium Rolls

• hamachi (yellow tail)$5.5
  gluten-free option
• bluefin tuna akami$8
  gluten-free option
• bluefin tuna otoro$20
  gluten-free option
• soft shell crab roll$21

  panko fried softshell crab, avocado, cucumber, wrapped around with pickled daikon, topped with masago, and sweet soy sauce

• miso tuna roll$18

  shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, mayo, topped with lightly seared shiro miso sauce on albacore tuna

Oshizushi

• aburi miso salmon oshizushi$20

  a base of sushi rice filled with cucumber and pickled ginger, topped with lightly seared salmon, drizzled with Japanese miso sauce, and finished with jalapeño and bubu arare (rice cracker)

  gluten-free option
• gindara oshizushi$23

  a base of sushi rice is topped with pickled ginger sablefish, finished with sesame seeds, scallions, and thread chili pepper

  gluten-free option
• aburi brant lake wagyu oshizushi$23

  a base of sushi rice is crowned with lightly seared Brant Lake Wagyu enhanced by miso butter, then finished with green onion, truffle mayo, and onion chips

  gluten-free option
• crimson tiger$22

  chopped sashimi with our house-made secret sauce, tobiko, green onion, and pickled ginger, served with cream cheese stuffed crispy sushi rice

By the piece

• salmon$3.5
  gluten-free option
• albacore tuna$3.5
  gluten-free option
• amaebi (shrimp)$6
  gluten-free option
• ika (squid)$4.5
  gluten-free option
• aburi spicy salmon roll$19

  shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, topped with lightly seared salmon, jalapeño and yam crunch

• surf and turf roll$19

  shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, tako wasabi, topped with wagyu beef, tartare sauce, and crispy onion chips

• madai (sea bream)$6
  gluten-free option
• shima aji (striped jack)$7
  gluten-free option
• aged beef$8
  gluten-free option
• unagi (eel)$4.5
• tamago (egg roll)$3
• hokkaido uni$30
  gluten-free option
• bluefin tuna chutoro$17
  gluten-free option
• aburi salmon toro$6

  seared salmon belly

  gluten-free option
• aburi tuna toro$6

  seared tuna belly

  gluten-free option
• aburi hamachi toro$8

  seared hamachi belly

  gluten-free option

Daily Kaiseki Box

Due to its limited availability, please pre-book at least one day in advance. For more details, kindly ask your server.

• $63$63

Signature Dessert

• yuzu pavlova$13

  crispy pavlova shells with creamy yuzu custard, diplomat cream, and seasonal fresh berries, decorated with delicate edible flowers

  gluten-free option
• hojicha tiramisu$10

  a Japanese twist on a classic, featuring layers of mascarpone based cream, egg york, black sesame, sugar, and lady finger, finished with hojicha powder * Contains raw egg yolk and sesame seeds

• matcha basque cheesecake$12

  a unique Spanish-style burnt cheesecake infused with premium matcha, offering a deep and a creamy consistency

  gluten-free option

Drinks

• sapporo draft - $5$5

  refreshing Japanese lager

Lunch Set

• udon with shrimp tempura$17

  warm bonito dashi soup with udon, shiitake, green onion, seaweed, and two lightly battered shrimp tempura

• chicken katsu$17

  panko-fried chicken thigh with wafu cabbage salad and house-made katsu sauce, served with rice and miso soup

• chicken karaage rice bowl$17

  lightly battered chicken thigh with bean sprouts, half-cooked egg, pickled ginger and served with miso soup

• salmon lover$19

  3 pieces of salmon nigiri, 6 pieces of salmon hosomaki, gochujang salmon sashimi salad, served with miso soup and yam tempura

• sushi set$18

  4 pieces of nigiri, 4 pieces of California roll, served with miso soup and yam tempura

Cocktails

• MARTINI$16

  A refined vodka martini combining vodka (2.5oz) and dry vermouth (1oz), served chilled over ice and garnished with small olives

• GIMLET$16

  A classic cocktail that balances the botanical notes of gin (2.5oz) with the tartness of freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of simple syrup, garnished with a lime wheel for a crisp finish

• YUZU CHU-BAI$16

  Korean soju, elderflower liqueur, and yuzu come together in a bright, floral cocktail — finished with a citrus smoke bubble for a refined Ryuko signature touch

• LEMON SAWA$16

  Korean soju, soda, lemon syrup and fresh lemon come together in this crisp Japanese classic, bright, refreshing, and perfect with food

• MOMOYOI$16

  Cloudy sake, peach and elderflower liqueur come together in a silky egg white cocktail — balanced with a hint of bitters for a floral, softly fruity finish

• KUMAMOJITO$16

  Korean soju and soda brightened with shiso, lime, and a touch of sweetness — fresh, herbal, and lightly citrusy with a clean finish

• WAVE FROM THE EAST$18

  A bold, savoury-citrus cocktail inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa: tequila and sherry layered with yuzu, sun-dried tomato syrup, Maldon salt, and sansho pepper finish

• EARL GREY HIGHBALL$16

  Japanese whisky and tonic layered with Earl Grey-infused syrup, a refined, aromatic twist on a classic favourite

• VELVET KISS$18

  Smooth blend of soju, bright yuzu, ripe strawberry, tart cranberry, egg white, creating a refreshing balance of citrus and berry with a silky finish

• PRINCESS GWYNETH$18

  Crafted exclusively for Ryuko by Mixologist Kelvin So - Sake and white wine layered with delicate elderflower foam, finished with fresh lime zest for a soft, floral, and elegant finish

• YUZU OLD FASHION$18

  A smooth bourbon cocktail layered with rich demerara syrup and a hint of yuzu — deep, wood-aged, and gently lifted with Japanese citrus

Beer

Enjoy our curated range of beers, featuring local brews, international favorites, and exclusive drafts. Whether you prefer something familiar or are eager to try something new, we have the perfect beer to complement your meal.

• SAPPORO, JAPANESE LAGER (5%)16oz $10

  Sapporo Breweries, Hokkaido, Japan. Refreshing Japanese lager with a crisp, refined flavor and clean finish, served in a frozen glass

• ASAHI SUPER DRY, JAPANESE LAGER(5%)16oz $11

  A crisp, clean Japanese lager with a dry finish and subtle bitterness — refreshing and easy to drink

• OKAMI-KASU, JAPANESE ALE (5%)12oz $10

  Ol’ Beautiful Brewing, Calgary. Japanese style lager, boozy, creamy, uptown funk to the beer’s finish

• TOKYO DRIFT, HAZY IPA (7.2%)16oz $12

  Last Best Brewing & Distilling, Calgary. Bold elements of pineapple, stone fruit, and tangerine, with a restrained perceived bitterness

• HITACHINO NEST, RED RICE ALE (7%)12oz $15

  Kiuchi Shuzo Brewery, Ibaraki, Japan. Premium Japanese beer brewed with ancient red rice — semisweet fruity malt with an odd, grainy, tangy note

• HITACHINO NEST, NON ALE (0.3%)12oz $10

  A refined Japanese low alcoholic ale with gentle malt depth and a clean, refreshing finish. Crafted to preserve the character of beer without the alcohol

• HITACHINO NEST, YUZU LAGER (5.5%)12oz $15

  Kiuchi Shuzo Brewery, Ibaraki, Japan. Light to medium body with bready malts, hints of spice, and exotic citrus * Asia Beer Championship 2022 chairman’s choice

Ginjo

Fruity and floral with a lighter, refined taste, crafted from polished rice with a touch of added alcohol

• TENBI JUNMAI GINJO (15%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  Delightfully structured with juicy acidity and pleasant effervescence. Bright aromas of muscat grapes and orange, combining gentle sweetness and refreshing citrus fruits

• MIYASAKA MIYAMA NISHIKI JUNMAI GINJO (15%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  This sake beautifully showcases the bright and clean characteristics of Miyama Nishiki rice grown in Nagano Prefecture’s cool, alpine climate, offering a delightful blend of fruity notes and subtle sweetness combined with vibrant acidity

Junmai

Rich and full-bodied with robust, earthy notes, made without added alcohol

• TENBI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI (15%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  Refreshing and gentle with a smooth sweetness and sourness. Ideal as an accompaniment to meals

• SHICHIKEN NAMANAMA JUNMAI NAMAZAKE (15%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  Fresh, bright and silky unpasteurized sake with notes of chestnut, dried apple, rosemary, and lemongrass

Junmai Daiginjo

The highest grade, known for its refined, elegant flavors resulting from a high rice polishing ratio

• TATENOKAWA ICHIDA NYUKON (15%)bottle $375

  An ultra-premium limited-edition made from the final “seme” cut, reveals lush yet precise flavours with delicate character * Limited

• FUKUCHO HATTANSO JUNMAI DAIGINJO (16%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  Rich and full-bodied with a simple and refreshing finish. Features fresh junmai ginjo with fruity pineapple flavors

• AIZU HOMARE JUNMAI DAIGINJO KIWAMI (16%)1.5oz $7 1/3 bottle $35 bottle $95

  Premium quality sake with an elegant aroma and crisp taste. Rich notes of lychee, strawberry, and candy, with a super elegant body and finish. Well-balanced with nice acidity

• AIZU HOMARE JUNMAI DAIGINJO “BLACK LABEL” (16%)1.5oz $8 1/3 bottle $40 bottle $110

  Gorgeous aroma of ripe persimmon fruit with honey-like sweetness. Sharp finish and a mild aftertaste of starch

Tokubetsu Honjozo

Smooth and well-balanced with added alcohol for a lighter, drier taste

• KAIUN IWAIZAKE NEW FORTUNE (15%)1.5oz $6 1/3 bottle $27 bottle $75

  Special tokubetsu honjozo sake with fresh fruity notes and a crisp, dry taste. Refined flavor, perfect for celebrations

Nigori

Milky and creamy, with a sweet and tart balance

• SANUKI-CLOUDY (6%)1.5oz $5 1/3 bottle $22 bottle $60

  Milky sake with a perfectly balanced sweet and tart profile. Creamy and aromatic with a sweet and sour taste

Red

• GRACE - YAMANASHI DE GRACE, YAMANASHI, JAPAN ROUGE (12.5%)bottle $90

  Rich nose with fruity aromas of blueberry and plum, floral notes of rose and lavender, and soft spice accents. Dry palate with fine tannins, supple acidity, and refreshing varietal purity

White

• GRACE - GRIS DE KOSHU, YAMANASHI, JAPAN KOSHU (12%)5oz $18 bottle $90

  Clear and faultless with fruity aromas of white peach, pear, orange, floral notes of sandalwood and jasmine, and spicy white pepper and clove. Smooth and round palate with refreshing acidity and umami

• LAWSON’S DRY HILLS - SAUVIGNON BLANC (13%)5oz $15 bottle $65

  Tropical flavours of mango, papaya, pineapple, with citrus notes, green apple, and pear. Delicate toasted oak rounds out the finish

Mocktail

• LEMON SAWA MOCKTAIL$10

  lemon syrup, and soda

• KUMAMOJITO MOCKTAIL$12

  Refreshing blend of shiso, simple syrup, lime juice, lime slice, and soda

• VELVET KISS MOCKTAIL$14

  Smooth blend of bright yuzu, strawberry, cranberry, egg white, and soda

• YUZU MOCKTAIL$12

  Yuzu juice, Calpico, topped with a citrus smoke bubble

Tea

• GENMAICHApot $5

  Imported Japanese organic green tea with roasted brown rice

• HOJICHApot $5

  Imported Japanese organic roasted green tea

• COLD BREW GENMAICHA$5

  Cold brew imported Japanese organic green tea with roasted brown rice

• COLD BREW HOJICHA$5

  Cold brew imported Japanese organic roasted green tea

Juice + Soft Drink

• JAPANESE PREMIUM AOMORI APPLE JUICE$6

  The Aomori 100% Ripe Apple Juice is produced in the Aomori prefecture. The aromatic scent of the apples can be tasted in the beverage, with a lingering sweetness that stays in the mouth after it clears the throat

• JUICE$4

  Choice of orange, mango, and pineapple

• POP$4

  Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Iced Tea, Sprite, Soda Water, Perrier, and Ginger Ale

Course A

$62

• chicken katsu

  panko-fried chicken thigh with wafu cabbage salad and house-made katsu sauce, served with rice

• miso soup (2)
• aburi spicy salmon roll

  shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, topped with lightly seared salmon, jalapeño and yam crunch

• surf and turf roll

  shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, tako wasabi, topped with wagyu beef, tartare sauce, and crispy onion chips

Course B

$152 Includes all dishes from COURSE MENU A, with additional selections of

• salmon & hamachi carpaccio

  salmon and Japanese yellowtail with tosazu-jelly, green onion, fried onion chips, ponzu, shichimi-chili flakes, and mayo

  gluten-free option
• wafu salad

  artisanal greens with Japanese soy-based vinaigrette, fried quinoa, yuzu-pickled tomatoes, and fried Japanese yam

  gluten-free optionvegetarian
• tobiko bibimbap

  rice bowl with tobiko, masago, fried quinoa, diced sashimi, pickled daikon, tomato, cucumber, crispy fried sweet potato, and nori puree, drizzled with sesame oil and finished with a fried egg

• chicken karrage

  lightly battered fried chicken thigh with lemon and house-made wasabi mayo

Course C

$250 Includes all dishes from COURSE MENU B, with additional selections of

• daily sashimi set 15pc

  Chef’s daily selection of 15 pieces of fresh sashimi

  gluten-free option
• seasonal vegetable tempura

  seasonal vegetables in a light tempura batter, and served with ten-dashi

• gyu-tako tartare

  wagyu tartare mixed with octopus wasabi, Asian pear, cucumber, sesame oil and seeds, topped with egg yolk, green onion, and served with house-made fried taro chips

  gluten-free option

C L A S S I C P L A T T E R

• 44PCS$100

  4pc futomaki 8pc aburi spicy salmon roll 4pc wagyu oshizushi 4pc miso salmon oshizushi 2pc spicy tuna inari 8pc sake sashimi 4pc spicy tuna roll 4pc spicy salmon roll 6pc cucumber roll

F A M I L Y P L A T T E R

• 86PCS$150

  8pc dynamite roll 8pc spicy tuna roll 8pc spicy salmon roll 6pc cucumber roll 6pc avocado roll 6pc salmon roll 8pc ikageso roll 4pc futomaki 8pc aburi spicy salmon roll 6pc surf and turf roll 8pc miso salmon oshizushi 8pc california roll 2pc spicy tuna inari

C L A S S I C N I G I R I B O X

• 20PCS$110

  2pc sake cured amaebi 2pc scallop 2pc madai 2pc seared ika 2pc albacore tuna 2pc dry aged bluefin akami 2pc dry aged salmon 2pc hamachi 2pc beef 2pc unagi

P R E M I U M N I G I R I B O X

• 40PCS$270

  4pc amaebi 4pc scallop 4pc madai 4pc seared ika 4pc albacore tuna 4pc dry aged bluefin akami 4pc dry aged bluefin chutoro 4pc dry aged salmon 4pc beef 4pc hamachi