We have always been very lucky to be living in Calgary where the cuisine is so diverse and there are so many options. No matter what you’re craving, there’s a great location for it. No matter if its French to Asian to Mexican or if you’re looking for some tasty fusion food. Enter in Takori by Chef Duncan Ly, owner of Foreign Concept and the new Melo restaurants, which takes fusion to the next level by combining Korean and Mexican and taking tacos to new heights.
Atmosphere: Laid back cool loungey vibes at this Asian fusion taqueria situated next door to sister restaurant Foreign Concept (not to be confused with their South location in Avenida Food Hall).
Price Range: up to $10s
Food & Drinks: We started the evening off with some sharing items off the menu such as the Honey Butter Chips with yuzu aioli. This was one of my all time favorite things when Foreign Concept was offering it on their lunch menu. Now you can get them all the time at Takori! The chips are crunchy with an amazing honey butter flavour, think sweet but savory. Its hard to describe so you definitely have to try this one. They can market this for sale and I’ll be buying bags by the boxes!
Other sharing items included the Spicy Chicken Nachos which features kimchi, green onions, roasted sesame seeds with a cheddar cheese sauce. The ultimate fusion Nachos, they were tasty but not overly heavy probably due to a bit of the spice coming from the kimchi. We also had the Char Siu Pork Belly Quesadillas. Not only did they feature the unctuous pork belly but also caramelized kimchi, cheddar cheese and a roasted garlic salsa verde. The flavours work well together which is unique because you don’t normally think pork belly and cheese, but here’s a dish that proves that it can.
The stars of the evening and what Takori is known for is their tacos and we got to sample them all! The first was the Ahi Tuna Poke Taco. If you ever wondered how you can make poke a hand held food, this is how…put it in taco form. It tasted exacted as expected and it was even better with just a dash of hot sauce on top. Also a great option for someone who was looking for something lighter. The next were the Slow Roasted Bulgogi Beef Brisket with asian slaw, salsa verde and a cilantro chutney. The beef was tender, fall apart and flavourful. Probably one of my favorites of the evening.
The Char Siu Pork Belly Taco is topped with kimchi and a yuzu aioli. This reminded me of Pork Belly Baos (Asian steam buns) but instead of the bao, substitute it with a taco shell giving you the added crunch factor. Who can say no to tender fatty pork belly? The last and definitely not least taco was the Pulled Gochujang Chicken with asian slaw and cilantro chutney. The chicken was packed full of flavour and probably my next go to taco of the evening. The slaw and the chutney just brought it all together perfectly.
If you’ve still got some room after all that delicious food and even if you don’t, you must order the Cinnamon Fried Steamed Buns filled with condensed milk. Think churros crossed with a Chinese steamed bun. You can never go wrong with that. They were melt in your mouth goodness that should not be missed! Be sure couple everything you eat with some delicious margaritas from the bar!
My Pick(s): Honey Butter Chips, Slow Roasted Bulgogi Beef Brisket Taco, Pulled Gochujang Chicken Taco
Overall: If you’re craving something different be sure to stop by and check out Takori, especially those honey butter chips. I have to talk to chef about packaging them! It’s a great space for dinner or drinks and snacks. Either case you won’t be disappointed! Don't forget they also have a separate location in the South at the Avenida Food Hall!
Takori Downtown
Inside Foreign Concept
1011 1st Street SW
Calgary, AB
(403) 719-7288
Takori Avenida
Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market
12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE
Calgary, AB
(403) 813-2790
Website: takori.ca
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