JASMINE CHINA BISTRO AND SUSHI BAR
4810 S. Highland Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 278-6688

The combination of Chinese food and sushi may seem a little off-putting, but don’t let that fool you. The Jasmine China Bistro and Sushi Bar is a great place for high quality sushi made with fresh fish flown in daily. Jasmine’s sushi chef is also very knowledgeable, friendly, and takes requests. While you won’t find anything too unusual on the menu, you will find great sushi classics deliciously prepared. Unexpected yet delightful, Jasmine China Bistro and Sushi Bar will not disappoint.

by: Jill O’Farrell

TSUNAMI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR

2223 Highland Dr

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

(801) 467-5545

Located a little of the beaten path, Tsunami is a local favorite and hidden gem, and you should definitely fit Tsunami into your day about town. If you are interested in sashimi, try the spicy yellowtail or milder king salmon. Octopus, eel, and sea urchin offer daring alternatives. The Lush roll of tempura shrimp, spinach, smoked salmon and spicy sauce; or the Fire Breathing Dragon roll of crab, avocado, eel, ebi, and tobikko, will definitely make your mouth water, and palms sweat. No matter what makes you love sushi, you will find something to love at Tsunami.

by Jill O’Farrell

KOKO KITCHEN
702 S. 300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801)-364-4888

Understated and simple, KoKo Kitchen is for the sushi connoisseur on a budget. While you are still able to sample delicious, fresh sushi, you can happily expect to pay reasonable prices. If you are dining with friends who are not so into sushi, KoKo Kitchen offers a variety of traditional Japanese favorites, so everyone leaves satisfied. KoKo Kitchen also boasts a wide assortment of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Be sure to check out the daily specials to find a wide variety of tempting combinations, and the knowledgeable staff can also point you in the right direction.

by Jill O’Farrell

TAKASHI
18 W Market St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 519-9595

After leading the Shogun restaurant to acclaim, sushi chef Takashi Gibo has opened his own restaurant on the hip market street in downtown Salt Lake City. Takashi is a restaurant dedicated to the unique flavors and textures of sushi and sashimi. Using only the freshest fish, chef Takashi creates a tempting array of dishes that ranges with season. Often recommended are the Sunshine roll and Beatle’s homage’s the Strawberry Fields roll, and the Yellow Submarine roll. Come and enjoy what many are calling the best sushi in Utah in the cool modern setting of Takashi.