Reviews of True World Foods-Calgary (Fish Shop)

Kelvin Unruh

For a convenience store, that is some insane sushi! I got the spicy Salmon rolls. The salmon was very fresh, the avocado was perfect ripe. Could have been more spicy imo, but overall great price for what you get!

July

Decent place with reasonable price

Aggie Lam

Interesting little store, would not have guessed it sold Japanese stuff if my friend didn’t tell me about it. Bought a bunch of mentaiko spaghetti sauce things and the negitori on rice.

J B

I have a Japanese connection personally, so this was quite amazing to see in YYC. Of you are looking for Japanese food products, this is the place. Small but huge variety, great price, and very good service!

Jihwan Park

(Translated) Japanese grocery store in Calgary. Although small, there are many different products. The staff is very friendly. We sell wagyu, sushi and various kinds. Prices are expensive because they are imported. (Papago translate) a Japanese grocery store in Calgary On a small scale, there are a variety of products. The staff is very kind. Wagyu, sushi and various sales. The price is expensive because it is income. (Original) 캘거리에 있는 일본 식료품점. 작은 규모지만, 다양한 제품들이 있다. 직원은 아주 친절하다. 와규, 스시, 다양하게 판매한다. 가격은 수입이라 비싼 편이다. (Papago translate) a Japanese grocery store in Calgary On a small scale, there are a variety of products. The staff is very kind. Wagyu, sushi and various sales. The price is expensive because it is income.

JC

Nice small business with a great selection of Japanese goodies

Jeannie Tsang

I wish there would be more Japanese food but it is good enough for now…

Helen Dang

Small store but has all authentic and most popular Japanese condiments and food items. Amazing take home sushi and sashimi. Friendly staff.

Vani

It's a small shop but it carries a variety of items, anywhere from A5 Wagyu beef to japanese import snacks. The staff was very kind and informative about their items because most of the labels are in japanese. However, be prepared to wait in line for a while if you plan to go during busy hours considering the size of the store vs people due to social distancing. It wasn't a problem for me but it's just something to keep in mind. I will definitely be coming back!

Phil L

Great little shop for some japanese snacks!

Brad Cooke

Great sushi grade frozen and fresh fish and specialty items from Japan. Not cheap, but really good quality.

Jc Yumul

Place is nice a little but hidden but nice

Huong Tran

Great place for authentic Japanese products, fish and japanese wagyu beef. The sashimi here is some of the freshest you can get in Calgary.

MIKI HIDAKA

Friendly service and good variety of Japanese goods. Very pricey though we can only come purchase occasionally. I understand they import everything from Japan.

Hung Luu

Wonderful, boutique Japanese store with many unique items to satisfy your Japanese cravings!!

pugtaro

Great selections. The only grocery store in Calgary specialise just Japanese products. Unlike E-Mart (Korean), T&T (Taiwan), and Arirang (Korean), staff speaks Japanese and knows what they are selling. I am Japanese, and I approve.

Sarah Marie

Great little Japanese grocery. They have a good selection of dried and frozen foods. The fresh sushi and donburi are delicious

Nancy S

Wonderful find, hidden away in an industrial area. They carry an assortment of drinks and snacks, as well as kitchen staples.

Michelle Desnoyers

Great selection of Japanese grocery and food and also a notice board for Japanese events in the city. A gem!

Michael Wang

A cool little store to get all your Japanese grocery needs. Can sign up for a membership (~$20) for the year and can get 10% of your purchases.

Danh Nguyen

Super friendly! Super tasty!

Anh Tran

Excellent Sashimi. They usually have the King Salmon and the Blue Fin Tuna. Lots of great japanese snacks as well. I've been visiting this place at least once a month.

Hina Nakahara

I went there with my mom, oh my gosh, there are so much nostalgic snacks and food there. It reminds me of the times I spent time in Japan. I would love to go there again.

Trinh Phan

A hidden gem in Calgary! Amazing place for imported Japanese foodstuff and snacks. They have something different in stock all the time. Staff are friendly and very helpful. They also carry fresh wasabi, amazing sashimi and uni when in season. They also have mochi and other varieties of wagashi, teas, instant noodles and Japanese condiments that you would seldom find in larger Asian grocers. They have wagyu but I have yet to try. Worth a visit every time I’m in town!

Tacita Warden

Always new items and staff are wonderful at helping us decide what to pick.

Daryl Wevers

Great selection. Great service.

Samuel Yang

Great place to find Japanese ingredients and snacks. They will often have sales for expiring products. Generally, the prices can be high (compared to what I've seen in Vancouver) but I guess it's somewhat justifiable for Calgary. They do have paid membership program which should give you 10% off purchases and additional discount during special events. The customer service is excellent. I've only ever met one of their staff and she has always been very informative and helpful. Tip: There are occasional fresh seasonal fish in the back that you can ask for or check for import updates on their social media.

Duane Stroeder

Good place to get hard to find Japanese ingredients for home cooking.

Amit Gandhi

If you're looking for "fresh" ramen noodles, not the instant ones - this is the place to come. Keep it frozen in the back - same stuff they sell to the restaurants around town

Nathan Yee

Great selection of fresh and frozen foods and snacks. Great staff and cleanliness of the store. Would definitely come again and recommend to others.

Adam Penner (Blindman84)

Easily the best Japanese grocer in the city! Staff are great and the selection of foods never disappoints.

Derek Dang

Most authentic place I've been to in a while.

Lily

Friendly staff, carries a lot of different type of Japanese food items. Would come again

Chris Sy

Great authentic selection! Amazing people!!!

T Boz

This place is my go to for anything japanese. It’s the only place I’ve found that sells real Wagyu beef (not cross breeds found elsewhere) high quality sushi fish and all your japanese pantry staples as well as popular confections from japan. Hands down, best japanese market in Calgary.

Ethan Peng

Great place for shopping Japanese product!!

May G

A small Japanese store located in the NE industrial area that supplies snacks, cooking and frozen goods. There is a fridge that has fresh sushi and wagyu ribeye beef. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Alot of specific items that I haven't seen since I was visiting in Japan. A nice shopping experience.

Ian Villabroza

They were so nice!

Charles Small

The store is a total shock, everything is in Japanese! They have a large variety considering how small the store is, and they even have things that are hard to find, they had Wagyu Beef, and even novelty Kimetsu no Yaiba drinks!

kevin huynh

I love this store. They carry most snacks and food from Japan. Feels like I'm in Japan

Giselle Masters

First place that had "boss" coffee.

Christopher Damian

Little Japanese shop that has some specialty ingredients. Nice customer service. Would definitely go back.

9 527

Awesome onigiri! Must go every Monday and Tuesday.

Cory Thibault

The only true Japanese grocery store in Calgary. They have a selection of sashimi, frozen food, snacks, awesome rice and mostly anything you need to prepare Japanese food authentically. You can also sign up for a $20 per year membership and get 10% off. They also have regular members only sales!

Nibbles “Luba” The Bunny

I discovered this tiny Japanese food goods shop via a friend recommendation. I did not know what to expect, having just visited Tokyo about a year ago. It is a very small store packed with many Japanese food goods! We were able to find Pocari Sweat in a 5x pouch pack which is difficult to find anywhere else. Now, the sashimi... It is out of this world! The price seems steep but it is actually very reasonable for the quality and amount you get in the pack. Haven't had Bluefin tuna like this in Calgary. It was extremely fresh and optimally flavored! Amazing, I am so happy to have found this gem!

Derek

Quite expensive. Sashimi/sushi was just okay, not that fresh.

RHD YYC

Cute little place, lots of treats and the prices are very reasonable.

久保内隆（たかちゃん）

(Translated) You can buy Japanese ingredients, especially many kinds of sweets, even Yatsuhashi. (Original) 日本の食材が買え、特にお菓子の種類が多く、八ッ橋までありました。

Erin Fidler

So excited to see a lot of the products they had available. They had a lot of more obscure Japanese cooking ingredients that don't tend to show up in your average T and T or other Asian grocery store. Will definitely be back.

TheFlipguy

This is my go to Japanese store. It’s small and family owned but carry quality product! They have a wide range of fresh sashimi grade seafood as well as frozen ones! They also have a selection of legit (certified) wagyu beef!!! You can also get bento boxes of sushi and sashimi as well as onirigi. They also carry must have Japanese pantry essentials and snacks!

Bruva Galathos

Yeah, it's a very small store and traveling to it can be very inconvenient for some people but if your tastes in Asian confectionaries are anything like mine, then whatever trek you'll have to take just to get to True World Foods is absolutely and most definitely worth it.

Siu Ting Chan

Very fresh uni and much better than T n T. A lot of tasty Japanese food and with a good price. Get five packs of noodles for free when you buy more than 20$. Became a member and will go again.

Eva Lew

Hidden gem for Japanese food/snacks

FaymystG (Faymyst)

I usually love coming here and picking up the Onigiri Combo, but today it was very disappointing. They've changed the drinks and there is no longer the Kirin Milk Tea with the combos. Then shortly after I've already paid, the staff said there was a mistake of not adding a different milk tea to the shelves. I asked if I could change it, but they said there's no supervisor to make the change. Overall I am disappointed today as I generally come often to get the same things.

Coco Violet

This place is a hidden six star gem in Calgary; in fact, I shouldn't even be writing a review right now, so I can keep it a special secret. You will only find such high quality toro at Shokunin... trust me, their fish and sashimi are super top notch here, and all for a very reasonable price. They always have some sort of special going on with onigiri, chirashi, uni, and bluefin toro sashimi. They have better quality fish than 99% of sushi restaurants... mark my words. Staff is also friendly and super helpful.

Stephanie

I love this place :) tucked away among business parks and warehouses is this Japanese store, reminiscent of a convenience store that carries a lot of great finds! They have sashimi, uni, Wagyu, and a variety of Japanese kitchen staples for sale that I can't find anywhere else. I haven't been able to find this roasted powdered seaweed anywhere but here, not even online. Was so excited to find this and shiroan. I also like that their website shows the products that they carry. This is how I knew I needed to go! Will be coming back :) and highly recommend. They are very good with following current COVID restrictions, limit to 4 customers at a time.

J G (DigiJ)

Wow, just wow!

Tomo Ingalls

I went to ask for unwanted cardboard boxes for my art practice. I was told that the employees are too busy to save some boxes for me and it's too dangerous because they don't have enough space in the storage. I can't imagine it takes too much space and labour to save a few crushed boxes on the side. This store is the only store that told me that. Other Asian grocery stores or any other stores are happy to give them away. Very disappointed.

mon s.

Helpful staff, but they don't hover. Have lots of Japanese stuff not available in most asian markets. They have a clearance rack too. Cold and Hot drinks are there too. Wish i had a of of time to check it out. We were just in a rush. We will be back. Things we got: Meiji Strawberry chocolate which i couldn't find on other shops. Rice toppings is always a must Bulldog sauce Hot coffee Friendly staff. I heard they can also get you stuff from Japan if you want something that"s not here. Yay!

HIROSHI NAKAMURA

(Translated) The staff is better. There are some items that can't be bought with a bag. It is useful. (Original) スタッフが良い方です。巷で買う事が出来ない品もありますしね。重宝してます。

Edith Chan

Small cozy Japanese shop with reasonably priced foods imported from Japan!

Instagram: mybigstomach

Nigiri Sushi (front), Variety Sushi Roll Combo (back left), Coho Salmon Oshi Sushi (back right) Very fresh and delicious, which is reflected in the price! I liked the nigiri and coho salmon. Time sale happens usually from 4-6PM (sometimes starting at 3PM) - where sushi is 10% off (sometimes 20% off).

W Wong

Really great store for all things japanese, you can get snacks, drinks, sushi, wagyu cut for bbq or hotpot. Good prices for stuff that's really hard to find here in Canada.

George Shehata

Great little hidden gem in Calgary

Taka Yokoyama

Nice to find Japanese food which is from Japan.

J

True World Foods is small shop that sells snacks, drinks, frozen & fresh produce imported from Japan. It is always a treat go to this store. Plus the staffs are always so welcoming and courteous. They have different food special each day like onigiri, blue fin tuna combo, charashi etc. This place is a hidden gem and simply amazing!

Silver Paladin

It is like visiting Japan! Snacks and food imported from Japan. They always have items on sale. I go once a week for the Onigiri lunch special. 2 Onigiri and a drink, it is always fresh and taste so good!

Paul Reeves

I went to pick up some ramen for dinner. They have fresh frozen noodles and flavor packets. All that has to be done is add boiling water. The store has a lot of imports from Japan and they all look soon good. They also have frozen Wagyu beef. I will be going back.

Gerry Gerein

Friendly greeting and interesting.

Mimi

Has a lot of interesting Japanese products that you can't find anywhere else.

Jay del Corro

Great variety of Japanese foods in one place. I also like the weekly lunch specials you can grab while you're there. Awesome!

Ken Kuo

Always friendly, and surprising amount of variety in such a tiny store. The daily lunch special is a steal! The only downside of the store is that I always spend way more than originally planned. -)

Herman Ma

I got there twice a week to buy some ready made food (sushi, onigiri, rice). They also well many other Japanese items. Great snacks, drinks (hot and cold) and seafood options for purchase.

Brenda D

Small Japanese grocer with different/hard to find food and products. They have onigiri at the beginning of the week but it’s usually sold out by 4pm. Some items can be a bit pricier than you would find them at other Asian supermarkets, but a lot of items you can’t find elsewhere. Other than the onigiri the sashimi and food is pretty standard “supermarket/fast food” quality.

Crystal Cheung

Great lunches. They have different lunches each day. Some days it's anago Don, some days they have sushi and sashimi. They are fresh and delicious. Blu fin tuna and salmon just melts in your mouth. It's absolutely amazing and great for the price. It's a small little convenience store that sells Japanese groceries. Have a lot of different food and snacks that you won't see elsewhere. Love this place!

Crystal Richards

A true gem. You can find an amazing selection of cultured and diverse products. They are very social media active and you can keep up with any new products they have in store. Staff is extremely friendly and are always happy to help if you need help translating the ingredients or helping you find what you are looking for. Prices are affordable and there are always sales, I especially love the daily lunch specials. Highly recommended a visit, there is always something new to try!

Mike Auer

Great little store!!

Kory Bell

Really good onigiri unique drinks and snacks.

Coreena Cameron

Awesome selection! Great prices. Genuine Japanese products for everyday food, to sushi, soups, snacks, seasonings and beverages ^_^ They also offer a membership that gets you 10% off your purchases ^_^

Herman T

Great selection of Japanese snacks & wagyu beef.

Brad Randall

Such a great import store.

Cat Chow

Very few places in town sells A5 Wagyu. If you can't travel to Japan this is a good alternative.

Tom Clooney

So far saw some cool items, will need to return to get a better idea

Yeuk Lam

Awesome sashimi

Jeff Cheng

Love it, lots of snacks

KC

Small little shop tucked away in a industrial strip. They carry a large variety of snacks and candy. The largest I’ve seen compared to other international Asian grocery stores. They do not carry fresh produce. They also put pass expiration date goods on sale. The owner is nice.

Sou Cit

Location is kinda hidden. Very small place, selling expired products for cheaper prices, sushi and sashimi didn’t look fresh! All those Japanese treats you can get them from T&T supermarkets or Tokyo Street Market ..:/

olives tomes

(Translated) Never go again (Original) 二度と行かない

SomeRandom Dude

Great selection and friendly staff! Tucked away in corner but once you find the place it is amazing. Hot coffee for sale and very well priced snacks. You can get a small slice of Japan on a budget here, and be served with a genuine smile as well

Harrison Chin

A small but high quality selection of imported Japanese groceries including wagyu, fish, seasonings, snacks, etc. Highly recommended if you're looking for something harder to find in other stores!

Sam Truong

Nice little store that sells snacks and goods from Japan. Also has really really good fresh fish. Rare find!

Anthony Kim

Too small

Victor Law

This is an awesome place in Calgary! We are so blessed to have them here to provide us with Japanese imports. We picked up some A3 wagyu beef as there was a combo sale. Great deal! We also went back and got some snacks along with some fresh sashimi. They come with Real wasabi!!!! Definitely worth the drive and get the membership as you cna easily save the membership fee cost in no time!

Douglas Charles

Great place to pick up Japanese food! Very friendly staff

Henry Yip

It has awesome foods and products direct from Japan, for sure will come again!

Bob Lee

Lots of Japanese food products in this small stores. Clean and organize.

DimSumHero _

Very good place for Japanese products with very courteous service

Danny Wong

Great selection of fresh fish and imported (frozen and dry) goods. Owner is super friendly.

Alva Woo

Small hole in the wall with amazing lunch specials every day of the week. The people there are really friendly! Tons of japanese snacks and specialty foods. Love their onigiris and bentos. Seriously am addicted to this place and go at least once a week. The salmon and tuna you get there is absolute top quality.

Luxe Du Jour

HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! My first time coming here i thought what an odd looking area to be in and would have NEVER purchased fresh sushi or fish from this small place because it didnt look like the most sanitary place to be operating a food takeout BUT i can assure you our staff have been coming here for the last year for lunch when we have time to drive out of downtown because its worth it! They have the freshest sashimi and best lunch specials. They change it everyday and the negitoro is melt in your mouth. highly recommend

Matthew Fortnum

Great hidden gem! Staff are super friendly. The A5 Wagyu that they stock is beyond delicious!

Paul Dicken

They do the best sushis and sashimis in Calgary. Amazing little store, staff is phenomenal, great prices great selection.

kitty wong

(Translated) So fresh (Original) 好新鮮

Naoto Fujimoto

The best Japanese grocery store in town. Very reasonably priced as well. You can get things that you cannot get at other Asian grocery stores like Myoga.

Victoria Rosales

Small but well-stocked with some great items! I cook quite a bit and I was happy that I was able to find some things that I had trouble finding in the city. Highly Recommend! Staff are also very kind.

Jennifer Nguyen

Excellent choice of authentic Japanese foods, drinks and treats. Sushi is absolutely amazing and the owners are always friendly and eager to help.

Mark Leci

I waited so long to go to this little out of the way gem, but I'm glad I did. If you love Japanese food you absolutely have to check it out. A huge variety of snacks and frozen things (lots of fish) to satisfy every Japanese food lover. It's a small store but packed with interesting things. The staff are extremely friendly, and their prices are good (I thought I had spent at least $50 more than I did, and on top of that I got about $40 worth of free stuff!). If I had the money I would absolutely go here every week. Love you guys!

Gala F

Great store! I was able to find so many Japanese foods/snacks and imports. I was happy to find A5 wagyu here (yum!), quality sushi cuts, and even uni... as well as many other great Japanese items. Staff/owners are lovely.

Derick Ha

Wonderful little Japanese market that carries fresh sushi and other great products from Japan for your home cooking needs

weet bix

Nicely stocked Japanese foods store.

John Luong

Friendly staff and great selection of authentic Japanese goods.

Chris Kwai

Nice little place with Japanese “tastes of home”

Asumi Smith

Love this place. Great selections of Japanese food, excellent service and friendly employees.

Pavlo Nesmyeyanov

Great selection and very friendly owners!

VANESSA LESAGE

Great selection of Japanese food products. I believe they offer a yearly membership. So you can get a discount on their products.

Fred

Great selection of Japanese goods

Matt Barrett

All the Japanese goodies I miss from Tokyo! Love it here, great prices, amazing owners. Can't wait to be back already!

Davit Bernard

Cute little place which has so much stuff. If you cannot read Japanese you may find it difficult to read anything.