50 Best Japanese Restaurants near South Salt Lake

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

“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“

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

“This place is for sushi because the Chinese food disappointed. We tried a couple of rolls that were delicious and this is the only reason why they got 4 stars. The shrimp dish seemed like a mix of bad seasoned shrimp with unsalted egg drop soup. The Kung pan was weird with unexpected veggies and little flavor. The tiny spicy chicken had way too much coloring and little flavor. They packed everything into one bag and things were smashed. A second bag would have been better.“

“Summer Tsukemen. Normal ramen comes with chashu pork, but this one has roast beef. So delicious. The noodles are served in a light broth, so it might be a good idea to dilute the dipping sauce with it at the end. The portion is smaller than I expected, but it’s healthy and good.“

“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.“

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

“This is the best sushi in Utah. Period. Anyone who is critical of this place doesn't understand good sushi. It's also remarkable and very cool that they have kept their pricing relatively low for the industry. We go every 2-3 weeks.“

“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.“

“atención. servicio y sabor.“

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

“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!“

“Her great place to get inexpensive sushi. My favorites are the Lollipop, Executive, Lion King, Amigo, & Sunset.
My wife loves the Lion King, Executive, Amigo, Utah, Lollipop, & Sunset
The Sunrise was also okay. Might try the Dynamite next time.“

“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.“

“Went in to get something quick before the movies. Let the server know we only had 30 mins before we had to go to the movies. She was very helpful in giving suggestions for dishes that would be quick and gave us recommendations. Food arrived quick and tasted great! Great place!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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。“

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

“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 made my way to Ramen Legend and took up with their “Killer Veggie Ramen,” a title that threatens mischief but delivers honest comfort. The broth carried a lively kimchi heat—enough to wake a man without causing regret—and with a touch of black sesame oil, it improved itself further.

The noodles behaved properly, the vegetables were in good order, and the whole bowl suggested care rather than haste. A most satisfying vegetarian affair, and one I would gladly repeat.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Simply delicious 🤤“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“This place is so good and the service is amazing. My bf and I tried it for the first time last Thursday and are back today on wed.
Charlotte who works as a server is amazing at her job, never had a half glass and she walked us through basically the whole menu our first time in and made an impression.
Definitely a place we will be going often!“

“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 .“

“The food is fresh and delicious and hot. Every bit of it is cooked to perfection. Idk how they do it but the vegetables (despite not being seasoned or roasted) are so flavorful and fresh and bright. The sauces and spices are wonderful and the meat is always cooked perfectly no matter which kind I get, as well as the rice. The service is friendly and again, the food is wonderful. I've come in a bit hangry once and they were good to me anyway. They've got it all figured out.“

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

“This place rocks. There’s cover fee on just the weekends and it’s only $5, plus the atmosphere is amazing. They have board games, a pool table, a little patio, and really nice lighting. They don’t serve food but have great beer and cocktails. The service is great as well, especially Thomas, Jonah, and Vee. These guys have always been super kind and helpful when I come in!“

“Their sushi was good then tempura was meh. Everything was either really good or not very so I think you figure out what works well and just order that. There are better sushi joints in town and the servers are a little snotty. Not as bad as the clientele who seem pretentious and obnoxious and make you want to get take out only, which you can. And I'd recommend doing that.“