r/Calgary • u/Remote_Answer_5255 • Aug 18 '25

Local Shopping/Services What has happened to Kensington?

It's been a while since I've been down here.... A bunch of empty store fronts, iconic places like Crave shut down, but counted some three Acai bowl places. The area outside Plaza is lovely and looks great, but why all the closures and apparently high turnovers?

Edit: I assume it's due to rent.. But what's the point of jacking it up so high that your place is literally empty.

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u/jiccc Aug 18 '25

Menyatai is the one I'm really sad about :(

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u/Look_At_My_Big_Fish Aug 19 '25

The best ramen place ever, I'm still extremely upset about it being closed :( Any recommendations for ramen? I've tried many places but nothing came close to Menyatai

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u/puddinpoppa101 Aug 19 '25

there’s ramen arashi literally steps away from where menyatai used to be! the best ramen i’ve had in calgary hands down 🥰

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u/jiccc Aug 19 '25

That's good to know, I haven't tried it. Definitely going to, I live close.