Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
About Kyoto Japanese Restaurant - steak house in Salt Lake City, Utah
Traditional Japanese fare served amid old-school, Asian-inspired decor & tatami cushion seating.
Customer Review Summary
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant offers a delightful sushi dining experience with a cozy ambiance and intimate booths. Many reviewers praised the diverse and delicious menu, highlighting dishes like the Lobster Roll, Chicken Teriyaki, and Chicken Beef Curry. The restaurant is known for its friendly and attentive staff, particularly a waiter named Sean who provided excellent recommendations. While the food is consistently excellent, some felt it was good but not particularly impressive in certain instances. The atmosphere features unique Japanese decor, contributing to a charming dining environment. Though parking can be limited, street parking is generally available. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its great food, reasonable prices, and vibrant energy, making it an ideal spot for a date night or casual outing.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Kimo Kahookele
A Delightful Sushi Spot with Cozy Booths & Great Vibes! Stopped by this charming sushi spot last night, and it was a fantastic experience! The space is super cute, with cozy little individual booths that make for a comfortable and intimate dining experience. We started with the pickled vegetables, which were a fresh and tangy treat, and I loved their homemade soy sauce--it added such a unique depth of flavor to everything. For sushi, we had the Lobster Roll, Mars Roll, and Rainbow Roll, all beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The mussel shooters were a fun and flavorful addition to the meal. Despite it being a Monday night, the restaurant was lively and full of great energy. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, making the experience even better. Can't wait to come back and try a Sake Martini!
Biswanath Das
Kyoto is one quintessentially unique japanese restaurant in salt lake. We loved the ambiance, seating is kind of japanese style. The variety of food they offer is great, service personnel were friendly and helpful. We loved their food and services
Jeanie Coleman
Food was great! Server was excellent. I got the chicken teriyaki and have enough left over for two more meals. The portions are huge. Friend chose the sushi ones and they said best they ever had. Walking distance to my place. Outdoor seating was perfect.
Josh Richardson
We had a great experience here tonight! Con: The only con was that we reserved a traditional style table, but there was a mixup and sat at a regular table. Oh well. Next time. And I think they could offer some Japanese whiskey. Pros: lots! The food is tasty, with good portions, and very reasonable prices. The sake is very good. We enjoyed our cocktails. Atmosphere is great! It’s nicely decorated with cool art everywhere. Our server was excellent!! Sean did such a good job helping us navigate the menu, and his recommendations were spot on. Even handling as many customers as he was, he made us feel important as guests. It was a great date night. Highly recommended for a night out!
Dwight Perry
My wife made me come here... I'm sooooo glad she did. Our waiter Sean suggested the Chicken Beef Curry....I got that..It was AMAZING! My wife got the Katsudon. It's one of her favorites. I think I found my new favorite Japanese restaurant in SLC.
Valeria Pérez
I had dinner at Kyoto restaurant last night and had a pleasant experience. The greeting was warm, and there was seating available right away. The decoration was lovely, and the waitresses in traditional attire added a nice touch. The cleanliness was impeccable, with a nice smell throughout and clean bathrooms. The service was outstanding. The food was good but not particularly impressive, and the prices were average. Overall, a solid dining experience.
Lauri Pesantez Pacheco
I've visited Kyoto many times, and after exploring various sushi spots in SLC, I can confidently say this is my favorite. The food is consistently excellent, and the ambiance is fantastic, especially with the traditional Japanese seating that adds to the authentic experience. The staff is attentive and friendly, making every visit enjoyable. While the parking lot is a bit small, street parking is easy to find, so it's never an issue. Highly recommend this spot for anyone seeking great sushi in the area!
Lauren Elkins
This place is legit! Some of the best Japanese food I've had in the US. The tempura was crispy and not at all oily, the unagi don was super flavorful and arranged really nicely, and my chirashizushi tasted super fresh and was also arranged like an art piece! They even serve hot tea in a pot for free if you ask.
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