Japanese / Sushi · Downtown SLC · James Beard Semifinalist
Salt Lake City's most acclaimed sushi restaurant, run by chef Takashi Gibo. The intimate space serves impeccably fresh fish flown in daily, creative rolls, and a beloved omakase. Consistently rated th...
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Takashi SLC
Japanese / Sushi · Downtown SLC · James Beard Semifinalist
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Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill
Japanese / Asian Fusion · Central City
Stylish downtown sushi bar and Asian grill combining Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai influences. Creative cocktails complement a menu of fresh sushi, noodle dishes, and shareable plates. The moody inte...
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Bar Nohm
Japanese Izakaya · Downtown SLC
Creative Japanese izakaya downtown with small plates and top-class cocktails. 21+ only. The intimate space and inventive menu make it one of SLC's most exciting dining destinations. The bartenders are...
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Kaze Sushi Bar & Grill
Japanese / Sushi · Downtown SLC
A reliable downtown sushi spot offering quality rolls, nigiri, and Japanese grill items at fair prices. Kaze fills the gap for accessible, everyday sushi in downtown SLC with a comfortable atmosphere ...
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Koyote
Japanese / Ramen · Fairpark / Marmalade · Salt Lake Magazine Best Ramen 2025
The best ramen in Salt Lake City with rich, deeply flavored broths simmered for hours. The brisket is excellent (unusual for a ramen shop), and the chicken wings are a sleeper hit. Casual counter-serv...
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Yuki Arashi
Japanese / Izakaya · Sugar House
Sugar House izakaya with yakitori, ramen, and Japanese cocktails in a sleek, intimate space. The robata grill is the centerpiece. One of the most exciting Japanese restaurants to open in SLC in recent...
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Killa Nikkei
Peruvian-Japanese Fusion · Downtown SLC
Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) fusion bringing ceviches, sushi rolls, and Peruvian classics to downtown SLC. The cultural mash-up produces unique flavors. One of the most anticipated new openings in the c...
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Sushi by Bou SLC
Japanese Omakase · Downtown SLC (Peery Hotel)
NYC-based omakase concept opening its SLC outpost in 2026. Chef-guided tasting menus in a intimate counter setting. A new fine dining sushi option for the city.
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Yoko Ramen
Japanese Ramen · Downtown SLC
Downtown ramen shop with rich tonkotsu, spicy miso, and vegetable broths. The gyoza and karaage round out the menu. A cozy counter-service spot for a quick, warming bowl.