Cafe Koi - Calgary

First place I've eaten at since restaurants have reopened. Went on Friday at 6:30 and it was not busy at all. However, the vibes and service were great and the food was amazing. Had some hot tea, edamame, and the noodle bowl with steak. Food was very good! Will be coming back for sure!

I'd heard a lot about Koi and their great selection of vegetarian/vegan options, so I made a reservation for a group of 5 for the night. Upon arriving, there was stand-up comedy going on, which was great. Unfortunately, my group also had to stand up, while we waited by the door for our table for 15 minutes, before one of the many servers walking by finally acknowledged and seated us. We ordered, and our server was nice, however the waiting that ensued soon after was far from it. We waited around 35 minutes for our food, and it was pretty cold when it arrived. Our server asked if we'd like extra soy and hot sauce, which we graciously accepted since the food was lacking in flavour, but they only brought it out 30 minutes later, after we'd finished our meals. 1 star for the ambiance, 1 more star because the prices were reasonable for the portions.

It's highly recommended to make a reservation, otherwise you might be turned away because space is limited. We went on a Saturday night because they had classical guitar. This was a great idea because the music was very enjoyable and still allowed us to have a conversation. The curry bowl is to die for!!! It was soooo good I didn't want it to end. And when I finished it, I felt very satisfied. Service was friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back to this place.

We were heading to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and and stumbled upon this cafe in downtown Calgary. It is an Asian fusion cafe with live music and visual art from local artists. Atmosphere: 4 5 I liked the decor and artwork in the cafe. The live music performance of the night was just starting when we finished and it did get a little loud to talk esp being quite close to the stage, but overall a good and relaxed atmosphere. There was some free street parking along the road after 6pm. Food: 3.5 5 There were a number of menu options including vegetarian vegan some asian fusion appetizers, sandwiches, salads, but it seems like the bowls are most popular. I ordered the 'ninja food ' bowl thai salmon and vegetable rice bowl, which I thought was good overall. The vegetables did get quite oily as I got to the bottom of the bowl though, but I also prefer lighter and perhaps more bland food. Service: 3 5 Servers were polite and friendly. It did take some time to order as they were also busy trying to get the performers set up on stage. Overall: 4 5 I would return again to try some of the other bowls. Maybe next time I would emphasize to go lighter on the sauce oil. I like the atmosphere of the cafe and it is quite conveniently located in downtown Calgary.

The ambience of the area is calm, with excellent music and lovely staff! The food is diverse; there's plenty of options for everyone in a variety of different cultures, with fresh and local ingredients to top it all off. Being vegetarian, I appreciated the multitude of options available. My personal favorite the ramen with tofu.