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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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Park City
Omakase / Japanese · Park City · Michelin 1-Star (Montecito flagship)
17-course omakase from Michelin-starred chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee (original Montecito, CA location Michelin-starred). Intimate 10-seat counter at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley...
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Uchi
Japanese / Omakase · Granary District
Austin-founded Michelin-caliber Japanese from Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā) — 165-seat flagship at Pickle & Hide in the Granary District. Opening 2027.
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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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Mensho
Japanese Ramen · Post District
High-end ramen chain from Tokyo that opened in SLC Post District in 2025. A5 wagyu, fresh daily noodles, and local produce. Some of the best ramen in Utah with bowls up to $45. Worth every penny.
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Bar Nohm
Japanese Izakaya · Central 9th
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 · Downtown SLC · 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...