SLC institution since 1984 founded by Sam & Yoshiko Tada; head sushi chef Peggi Ince-Whiting trained at Hama Sushi in Tokyo; one of the few women to work behind a sushi bar in Japan; private dining room available
Venue Details
- Category: Restaurant
- Neighborhood: 9th & 9th / Woodbury
- Address: 1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105
- Phone: (801) 487-3525
- Price: $$$
- Cuisine: Japanese / Sushi
- Atmosphere: Cozy / Traditional / Intimate
- Known For: Ebi Tempura; Steak Teriyaki; sushi bar; traditional Japanese cuisine; 40+ years of SLC dining history
- Dog Friendly: no
- Outdoor Seating: yes
- Live Music: no
- Good for Groups: yes
- Date Night: yes
- Late Night: no
- Brunch: no
- Google Rating: 4.5
- Review Count: 1328 (OpenTable)
Review Snapshot
Enduring local institution beloved for authentic Japanese cuisine and outstanding sushi. OpenTable diners give 4.5/5 across over 1300 reviews. Praised for warm cozy atmosphere, quality sushi, and consistent quality over decades.
Common Pros
Authentic Japanese cuisine; excellent sushi; warm cozy atmosphere; decades of consistency; great tempura and teriyaki
Common Cons
Closed Sunday for lunch; dinner only on Sundays; can require reservations; parking limited to private lot