East Village’s Secretive and Exclusive Nupo

East Village’s Secretive and Exclusive Nupo

Exclusive. Refinement. Quality. These are all words that can be used to describe this restaurant. Nupo is a sushi restaurant located in the East Village that serves piece by piece as well as a la carte. It is known to be largely plant-based and also includes vegan options. This exclusive restaurant is reservation only, books quickly, and is full of secrets. If you’re looking for a reason to move to the East Village, Nupo is reason enough. If you go once you’ll be craving this high class affair and exquisite food. 

Nupo is owned by Darren MacLean, a chef in Canada’s Best 100 and a finalist on Netflix’s The Final Table. Their piece by piece service contains three seasonal dishes, a sashimi tasting, and one course of nigiri. All which is cut, formed, and prepared right before your seat. Each quality grade ingredient is sustainably and globally sourced. The meal is then complimented with butter-roasted miso soup, and wrapped up with a decadent dessert.

This restaurant is currently hosting their “Cultural Chef Exchange” in partnership with Food Tourism Strategies inviting chef’s from all around the world. The highly talented and influential chef’s that take part collaborate and inspire. In hopes to promote Canada’s, and more specifically, Alberta’s culinary background. This also provides the opportunity to learn about cultures and practices of other countries. 

Nupo holds a secret close to its heart and that secret is EIGHT. A discreet door within Nupo leads to an exclusive venue with only eight seats. This restaurant within a restaurant is reservation only and takes their customers on an interactive dining adventure. If you’re searching for high class, top tier exclusivity this is it. 

An elegant, yet select experience Nupo is one restaurant that cannot be passed up. The production of the food is of the highest quality from start to finish. It expands from simply serving food, as it adds a cultural and interactive twist. Once you get a taste you’ll want to keep coming back.


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