Tipsy Samurai Bar + Charcoal Grill - Regina, Saskatchewan

Jason

Tipsy Samurai Bar + Charcoal Grill in Regina offers a truly enjoyable dining experience. The service is consistently excellent, with staff members who are knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere strikes a great balance between trendy and relaxed, creating a comfortable space for any occasion. The restaurant successfully cultivates a cool, chill vibe that makes you want to linger. The food is the standout feature, particularly the charcoal-grilled items. The dishes are expertly prepared, showcasing high-quality ingredients and a mastery of flavor. From the perfectly cooked wagyu to the delicate miso-glazed black cod, each plate is a testament to the chef's skill. The cocktail menu is also well-crafted, offering creative and delicious drinks that complement the meal. Overall, Tipsy Samurai delivers a memorable dining experience, making it a highly recommended spot in Regina.

thefoodiebeeyqr

March 21st, 2025:
Friday night was an 8 Course Omakase Dinner ($58/person) for my friends and I.

Immediately I ordered a Takasago Plum ($12). It’s a Japanese plum/apricot infused with junmai sake from Ishikawa, Japan. It smelled like whiskey, but I throughly loved it. It was sweet and fruity, a great drink to sip on. Now into the 8 courses:

🥒 1st course - Agebitashi: We thought we’d be getting eggplant, but think it was zucchini. Either way, it was soaked in what tasted like light dash and soy sauce based broth. We really liked this.

🍠2nd course: Japanese sweet potato tempura with maple ginger cheese sauce and almond slices. It tasted really good, not greasy at all. True Japanese style tempura.

🐟 3rd course: Two slices of Atlantic salmon sashimi and two slices of yellow fin tuna sashimi. We were impressed with the light flavour, wasn’t super fishy tasting at all.

🦪 4th course - Kaijiru: Claim miso soup with Asari Manila clams. Very flavourful.

🐓 🐖 🍅 5th course: Their signature grilled Yakitori skewers. One was chicken, one was cherry tomatoes and the other was pork belly. The pork belly was melt in your mouth, one of our favourites.

🍣 6th course: Aburi Salmon rolls with cream cheese. It was fire-tourced in-front of us. These were bigger than expected, we were getting full by this part.

🍜 7th course: Half size tonkotsu ramen. It was topped with a chain pork slice, half egg, bamboo and nori seaweed. This was my favourite. The depth of flavour in this bowl is astounding. I also whole heartedly love warm, marinated eggs.

🍨 8th course: Hand made vanilla icecream. Good finish to the night. We were very full by the end and were happy for a light finish.

All of us were left extremely happy. Service was great and attentive. All in all, took us just over 2hrs for everything. We were very full by the end of it. I highly recommend this dinner if you love Japanese food.

March 14th, 2025:
It’s been awhile since I visited Tipsy Samurai, so I was really glad to get the chance to return tonight. We ordered a Chicken Karaage Bowl ($18), Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($19), Sapporo on tap($8.50), Hello Kitty cocktail ($12), and Hoji-cha cheesecake ($7.50).

So note to self, Friday night is very busy and you need to reserve a table in advance, even if it’s for 2 people. We luckily only had a 30 min wait, but the restaurant was quite full.

It was quite busy, so we ended up waiting at least 15 minutes for our drinks. We weren’t offered nor brought water. But when we did get our drinks, I was very happy. I absolutely loved the Hello Kitty cocktail. It was made with apricot brandy, peach schnapps, lemon juice, milkis, grenadine, and sprite. I found it fruity but not too sweet. As for the Sapporo, I’m actually really liked it too. I don’t like beer, so I find this beer light and refreshing.

Now on to the food. If you love spicy ramen, this is a good place to eat. And as for the Karaage Bowl, I’m obsessed. It truly reminds me of Japan. The chicken is moist, light and flavourful. You can tell it was marinated. It’s served on top of a salad tossed in a sesame dressing and beneath that is Hokkaido rice. Everything tasted high quality and light, allowing you to enjoy a drink and even a dessert. Which is exactly what I did.

The hoji-cha cheesecake was small, but it was home made and a great finish. It had a deep flavour that I couldn’t place, which is the nuttyness of the hoji-cha.

I have to mention, that we felt the service was really lacking. Like I said, they were busy, but we didn’t get water, had to ask for utensils and was never checked on while we were eating.

But, the food was extremely good and reminds me so much of Japan. If you want truly unique, high quality, Japanese flavours and food, this is the place to go.

I will be returning for that 8 course dining experience, but I’ll definitely be making a reservation.

Alec R. V.

Always a treat to come here. Went on a random Saturday and decided to get their Ghibli themed Omakase. It was a masterpiece.

Food has elevated quite a bit the last year or so.

Cristy N. N.

It was my first time dine in it was excellent experience, the only for me the lighting hoping more lights and more broth for the ramen 😊. Good service ,nice staff and accommodating

Navneet K.

Came in for dinner date with my friend. Had Ebi Mayo. Shrimps were covered in tomato mayo sauce and had an AMAZING flavour! I could have eaten two plates by myself. Define a recommended dish!
My friend had ramen and looked pretty delicious although I don’t eat pork so couldn’t tell. But my friend enjoyed it.
I also ordered Sober drink: tried Shirley temple for the first time and I really enjoyed the drink. Sweet and flavourful.
Also ordered an icecream sandwich but I didn’t take the pic. I could taste honey flavour in the ice cream as described on the menu!
Ambience was nice and refreshing. Service was great. Waitress was polite and friendly. Answered questions patiently.
Must visit one time!
Great restaurant with great food menu!

Torri H.

Me and my roommates went here on Sunday evening and it was awesome! The food was great, especially the pork skewer, it was a table favourite. The service was super good, they were so helpful when we had questions. Overall atmosphere was awesome, definitely worth checking out.

Alyssa

Had a great experience at the Tipsy Samurai tonight!! 10/10 would recommend. The service and food were exceptional 🙂

Joey I. R.

Tipsy Samurai Bar is a fantastic spot! The cocktails are creative and expertly crafted, paired perfectly with their flavorful dishes. The cozy atmosphere and stylish decor set the perfect vibe. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. A perfect mix of Japanese tradition and modern flair—highly recommend for a fun, memorable night out!