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bul Dining Room & Bar, Calgary, AB

bul Dining Room & Bar

4.7 (38)
CAN$30 and under
Asian
1244 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0B8

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Bringing the rich flavor of Asia to Calgary’s vibrant 17th Avenue. búl is an Asian fine dining restaurant located in Calgary Canada, offering a unique experience of reinterpreted sushi and Korean dishes. Our mission is to provide warm, bold, refined, and fresh meals that reflect the essence of the Korean word “bul,” meaning of Fire which embodies warmth, purity, and quality. We create an inviting experience that blends traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi, Korean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Beltline
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 38 people are saying

bul Dining Room & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
bul Dining Room & Bar offers an outstanding dining experience with "creative, unique and delicious food," such as shrimp dim sum and wagyu beef tartare. Guests rave about the "superb, speedy, and friendly" service and the cozy, intimate atmosphere. It's a "must-try" spot for Korean and Japanese cuisine lovers in Calgary.

38 Reviews
  1. Mikayla VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Bul as a large group. The venue is small and intimate, and the seating is comfortable. The staff were easily accessible and helpful. The food was amazing, with everyone in our party commenting on the quality of each dish. The wagu beef tartar was a favourite. The cocktails were also great. The white sangria had fresh fruit and tasted amazing. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Cing VIP

    Calgary15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Here’s a concise and polished food review based on your notes: ⸻ Food Review The shrimp dim sum stood out with a delightful balance of textures—the crispy exterior gave way to tender shrimp, all elevated by a sweet and spicy sauce that added just the right kick. The sukiyaki hot pot delivered rich, savory depth in every spoonful, its broth infused with umami and layered flavor. Meanwhile, the katsu beef was a standout for its tenderness, perfectly breaded and cooked to maintain its juiciness. Altogether, a satisfying and flavorful experience across the board.

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  3. Victoria VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for my boyfriend’s birthday and had an amazing dining experience. The service was superb, speedy, and friendly. The food is delicious and the bill was at a great price point for what we ordered.

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  4. Jing

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great exprience. The food are creative and delicious.

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  5. Debi

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food with a different flair. The shrimp dim sum was amazing. Crunchy spicy delicious!

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  6. Nigel

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a date night. Spent a little bit more than usual but the experience is great. The meat cut was good, the sushi we had was good. The staff were very attentive. If you’re a hungry person I recommend 1 plate and a half. The other half to share plus an appetizer.

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  7. Suzanne VIP

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. We order the Nabe hot pot and it was delicious and healthy and my friend ordered the bulgogi and it was very tasty. Staff were very friendly, helpful and accomodating. The only thing I would say is that we felt rushed to order and were there for an hour and felt that we wanted to stay a bit longer.

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  8. Sara

    Vancouver43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, authentic experience. Food was creatively presented and very tasty. Small restaurant with an open kitchen. Lovely service. Will be a favourite spot now.

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  9. Billie

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thought the food was mostly great, except the tofu and the korean beef. We ordered a crispy tofu, so when you end up with a doughy tofu kinda opposite. The korean beef meal, was really dry not recommended. But overall the rest of the food was great, and the service was great. I would recommend this restaurant to others!

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  10. Tzipi VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative, unique and delicious food! We just had the perfect experience. It was so refreshing to find a place so special, food that is being cooked to perfection, and such unique flavours. Sitting on the bar and watching it all happen was an amazing experience. The staff was very welcoming and helpful as they made sure we are having the best experience ever. The chefs definitely know what they are doing! I admire these kind of places. Well done! We are so lucky to have you in Calgary. We will definitely come back again.

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bul Dining Room & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for bul Dining Room & Bar

1244 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0B8

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Beltline
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Sushi, Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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