50 Best Japanese Restaurants near South Salt Lake

“Awesome and yummy!! Whatever you do, get the hand pulled noodles. They are the best.“

“yes yes yes!! come hungry leave stuffed! everything was delicious fresh! vegetarian options! amazing experience our server was incredible too! 10/10!“

“They had the best and fastest service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant. We didn’t have to wait for our food, like other sushi places. The sushi was so good, we ordered 3 more rolls! We loved dining here, and will definitely be coming back!“

“my family and I really enjoy Mr. Shabu. We have mainly been for the sushi, and have really liked it. The Playboy Roll, which is sort of my go to roll, I'm torn if they are number 1 or 2 when it comes to the place I like it the most. but we have enjoyed many other rolls their. but we also appreciate their wall of ramen which is great for my daughter who is trying to like more sushi, but isn't all the way there yet. it make it easy for her to still get a full dinner, but also try some sushi as well. Any ways, if your looking for some good sushi, give Mr. Shabu a try.“

“As someone who proudly considers themselves a true vegan ramen connoisseur 🍜🌱, I can confidently say that Koyote serves the best vegan ramen in Salt Lake City. Every time I go, it absolutely delivers. Their tantanmen is next-level — rich, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and it hits every single time 🔥😍 You can taste the quality and care in every bowl.
Pair it with a cold Dr Pepper 🥤 and you’ve got what might honestly be one of the greatest meal combos on earth. The broth is deep and satisfying, the noodles are cooked just right, and the toppings bring everything together beautifully.
The overall quality of the ramen here is outstanding, and if the rest of the menu is anything like the tantanmen, I’m sure it’s just as amazing. You really can’t go wrong ordering anything here. Absolute must-visit for ramen lovers! 💯✨“

“great service and very tasty! also, great price“

“Tomorrow morning at 5 am at the Olympics.... Italy will play Japan in womens hockey.

I am Italian and I live in Philadelphia. An old rugby teammate is Japanese and lives in San Francisco.

Why should you care?

Lifelong friends make bets, that's why.

If Italy wins, he owes me dinner at La Scarols's in Chicago.

But if Japan wins.... we are headed HERE!!!! That should tell you something!

Boys will be boys.“

“Best Japanese restaurant for family and friends , and kid friendly.“

“excellent food, great customer service, and a nice chill atmosphere. This is a great place to bring your family for a night out, they're fast so it's a nice takeout option and it's definitely a place you should visit for lunch. Another plus is the menu has a great variety so there's no way you won't find something you really like“

“6 stars if I could. I've tried the chicken and beef and salmon teriyaki bowls, as well as the chicken katsu. They were all excellent, and the beef especially is a standout. I'm not normally a beef guy, but it's so good. Also the fried rice--it's actually rice that has been fried, much better than the vast majority of fried rice nowadays. All cooked fresh, best I can tell. Seriously, I'm really impressed with this place, especially at the price point. Friendly staff. I hope they stick around a long time.“

“The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is fast paced and kid friendly! We love it 😍“

“atención. servicio y sabor.“

“I've eaten here several times now. Haven't been disappointed yet. Great fresh fish and an awesome atmosphere. Had a box delivered to my office last week as well. Can't beat that!“

“Anastasia is really warm and welcoming, food is really good and portion is generous as well, the pork leg dish which is only served on certain Tuesdays, one of the best the dish you can get from there in my opinion, the pork leg is cooked to perfection, paired with a broth and veggies super delicious! Worth to try tuesdays special for sure!“

“This place was simply heavenly. I’ve never had better pasta in the states other than in Italy. The fusion of flavors was just so incredibly innovative and original. The blend between the two cultures of Italian and Japanese cuisine hit the mark across the board. The service was phenomenal and I can’t wait to go back to try other dishes.“

“OMG . This is The best ramen in Town.
I love Tosh's ramen at Holladay so much.
The restaurant is so nice and so clean.
foods is so delicious. A service is friendly and the Owner so nice and kind.
I will recommend to anyone and any friends and family to try here.“

“Our server Lily was amazing! She suggested a few popular options of sushi and other foods and drinks. They were all amazing. Not too expensive and great atmosphere. Thank you.“

“第一次来 Sapa Sushi Bar，整体体验非常满意！🥢 店内装修融合了现代感和亚洲风情，很适合和朋友聚会，也适合一个人静静享受晚餐。💬 服务员也非常友善，会耐心介绍菜品，还不时来加水、确认口味是否满意，感觉被重视。💵 价格略高，但整体物有所值，毕竟品质和体验都在线。“

“This has been a place I go to for years. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is outstanding. There is not a single thing about this place I would change. I go for birthdays, celebrations, and just about anytime I can. Shoutout to the incredible workers that make this place so great. It is a very comfortable and welcoming environment. Truly my favorite place to eat.“

“really great food, great ambience amazing service, overall enjoyable experience!“

“We came here for a Valentine’s date. Our meal was pretty pricey, but you get what you pay for. This was probably one of my favorite meals I’ve had in Salt Lake City. I felt like our server could’ve been a little more attentive, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt during a busy Valentine’s weekend! I’ll definitely be back for a special occasion.“

“I’ve been eating there for decades. Always great food!“

“We stopped by this ramen place after visiting the zoo at night..it was freezing cold, and this was the only “noodles” place open late, so we decided to give it a try. The food was pretty good, but it’s definitely on the pricey side. Ramen in Utah is a bit overpriced in general.

The noodles didn’t taste like traditional ramen, more like homemade noodles, but they were still tasty. We also ordered the chili pork dumplings, which weren’t quite what I expected (I thought they’d be similar to the ones from DTF), but they were okay.

Overall, it was a nice warm meal on a cold night, just wish the prices were a little more reasonable!“

“solid albacore and yellowtail on the bar and I had 7 creme brulees. 7 of 5 would recommend.“

“Gerardo was an amazing cashier!
He was nice, sweet and detailed about what I wanted. They didn't have any cold tea's and he made sure to get me a cup of ice with a straw. I also don't like cooked veggies, but he let me know he wasn't able to give me any of them unless they were cooked.
Awesome service!
Make him a manager!“

“just ordered pickup from Takumi Sushi, id recommend this restaurant to anyone. Really great price and a cool atmosphere.“

“Went there for the first time tonight with my husband! We will defiantly be back. Got fried calamari with 2 burritos one being the sumo California which is fried. Totally worth it! Plus it’s literally right down the street from my apartment. This will be a new favorite place for us“

“I love almost everything here, and always go out of my way if I'm near one or see th we food truck! the one thing I did just have that was downright bizzar, and borderline gross was the Raspberry chicken. I'm curious if there is anyone thats gotten it more than once. I just sort of speed ate the chicken so I didn't waste the money, but couldn't handle the rice with that actual salad dressing, super sweet and tart sauce. then it also has blue cheese on it which is very strange, lol.“

“The cafe is so cute and delicious. We love the ambience of the restaurant and its on par with the snacks we had in Taiwan night market“

“SOOO GOOD! Definitely a five star experience.“

“These guys are the best! Not only is the sushi amazing, their not-sushi items are tasty as well. We always bring our out-of-town guests here, and they love it too.“

“Celebrated my husband’s 45th birthday here tonight! Our server, Bubba was awesome! Had such a positive attitude, he was so kind, he was on point with our drinks and didn’t even flinch when more than half of our party switched spots AFTER ordering!
The food itself was delicious. The chef made sure that everyone had a great time! All in all everything was prefect! Such a great experience. Definitely recommend this location!“

“keyaki sushi is my favorite! i used to go to garage grill for my sushi nachos. then my best friend sent me a recommendation. ,,,, holy moly! I do wish they'd have an option on door dash to hold jalapenos and add other ingredients, like king crab and fish eggs. people would pay extra. I would! I highly recommend this place but be careful, if you have them, you will get addicted! best ever!“

“Delicious Thai food in downtown, friendly staff, and good price“

“Very enjoyable! if you're looking for a quiet lunch or dinner spot, this is very pleasant. Good food! I enjoy having both Korean and Japanese options!“

“I have been coming here since the day they opened. I have spent well over $300 here for the past year and I continue to get more. The sushi is amazing. Especially the Vegas Roll. The workers are extremely friendly, and I love seeing the familiar faces.
I can't wait to come here more often!!“

“Service was fantastic. The food was beautifuly presented. The selection of rolls is great. The flavor of the rolls I ordered; I can only describe as a beautiful sensation of flavors and textures. I'm talking about, take my breath away type of experience. Best sushi I've had in my lifetime. Highly recommend eating here!“

“Simply delicious 🤤“

“Excellent food! Tried their food truck at the Sandy food truck night and was thrilled when I found out they had a restaurant as well! We ordered less than a week later and still so yummmmy! Get the Enso with the Godzilla roll.“

“The food is always great at Tsunami. I made a mistake with my reservation and accidentally booked it for 2 people instead 5! I realized my mistake as our reservation was getting close. I called up and Ryan (Manager), upon hearing my situation was able to work with me and get all 5 of us seated right on time. I really appreciate the way he handled the whole thing. We'll keep going to Tsunami in Union Heights!“

“The all you can eat I had was so delicious with good price!“

“I have been coming here since they've opened and love their food. However, I am very disheartened lately how their cook Olden (I believe is his name) treats the other staff. He tends to get overwhelmed by tickets or special requests. When I've experienced this happening he seems as though he gets stressed out. Then he lashes out on the other staff around him, especially the owner's mother who works the register. I've experienced this on multiple occasions and it's frustrating to see. I love this place but it's beginning to make me not want to come here due to how he treats others. I have kept my mouth closed for the experience of other customers in the building. However, your staff don't deserve this type of treatment and I will be standing up for them the next time this happens in front of me. I've kept my mouth shut long enough.“

“So many menu that very interesting yummy I would love to try.“

“Came here for a date night and the food was delicious! Thanks to Oscar, and the other great waitstaff. Our favorite was the salmon belly.“

“Good place for a hot date, and her mom! 10/10 sushi“

“Great food, nice atmosphere, good location. I really enjoyed everything I've tried so far!“

“So so yummy , I don't think people know that you can order fresh made to order food here cause it's in Macy's supermarket but we got the twin peaks roll and it's so good and fresh and I'm so picky with sushi since growing up in California and finding a place with good sushi is hard in Utah we will definitely come back for the fresh made to order food .“

“This place is amazing! I tried 3 rolls here, the Double Spice, the Kamikaze, and the Rich and Rich, all of them were so good I had a hard time deciding which I liked most because each had a unique flavor profile. The atmosphere is super cute and cozy with soft lighting and soft music. Also the bathrooms were also cery clean with lotion also provided which was a nice touch. Also the staff is very quick with service and courteous“

“Great sushi spot in a really cool area! The location is bigger than the one in the Sugarhouse shopping center and sits right near the heart of the 9th & 9th area by Liberty Heights. The space feels open and welcoming, the service was excellent, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The sushi was fresh and well prepared. Definitely a great place to grab sushi while enjoying one of the best neighborhoods in the city.“

“Super delicious, excellent customer service and very clean facilities I highly recommend it.“