It was my first time visiting, and I took my friend there for a birthday treat. We decided to go for the Omakase to celebrate, and honestly, every single dish from the start was a total surprise. Having lived in Japan for a few years, we're obviously big fans of traditional sushi, but I have to say--the creativity here is on another level. It actually made me wish Japanese sushi was a bit more inventive like this! The fish was incredibly fresh and high quality. Each piece had such a perfect balance, seasoned specifically to bring out the best in every type of fish. I've already decided I'm going to be a regular here. If you're looking for an amazing sushi experience, you have to try this place! read more

I wasn't expecting much from a sushi spot in a strip mall, so call me pleasantly surprised that sushi restaurant far surpassed my expectations! It's too nice to be considered a hole in the wall, so let's call it a hidden gem. We started with the miso soup (a must have in the winter months) and shishito peppers, both were excellent. The peppers were a little sweeter than expected but the flavor went excellent with a cold Japanese beer. Our mains included two spicy specialty rolls (twist and shout, and another) as well as a few types of nigiri. All was fantastic, especially the Black Sea Bream. I would absolutely stop here again, and you should too! read more

Ika Sushi - February specials...or fall specials. Same same. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Midvale, Utah

I hadn't been to Ika Sushi for a few years, so when we got takeout, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Well, it was really good! I enjoyed a sunset roll, which was incredibly fresh and tasty, and the beef potstickers, which are delectable. (I don't see beef potstickers very often, so that was a nice option.) Everything was packaged nicely, too. Next time, I hope to dine in! read more

Ika Sushi - Sunset (to go) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Midvale, Utah

This was my first time at Ika Sushi, and it was such a great experience. We stopped in for a late lunch, so it wasn't very busy, and we were seated right away. The space itself is really cute and the staff was super friendly, which set the tone for a relaxed meal. We ordered a little bit of everything: the Brussels sprouts, a salmon avocado roll, a blue crab avocado roll, an albacore hand roll, and something called the Popeye roll. The Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly, with a nice char and a white miso sauce that was so good we ended up dipping other rolls in it. The salmon roll was tightly rolled with a generous amount of fish, and I really appreciated how well the rice held together even when dipping it in soy sauce and wasabi--no crumbling, which is a win. The blue crab avocado roll was really lovely, and you could definitely taste the fresh blue crab. The albacore hand roll was beautifully done and probably one of the best I've had in the city--simple but really high quality. But the standout for me was the Popeye roll. I never would have thought to put spinach in a sushi roll, but it worked so well. The flavor was unique, and again a little miso sauce took it to another level. One small but thoughtful detail that I loved: after we finished eating, they brought out a little plate of orange slices. It was a nice refreshing way to end the meal and kind of cleanse the palate--simple, but it added a really nice touch to the whole experience. We just had soft drinks with the meal, but overall everything was excellent. Quick, easy, and delicious. Perfect timing going right after lunch because we got in with no wait, and everyone working there was kind and attentive. Highly recommend and already looking forward to going back. read more

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It's been years since my last review, but my recent visit to Ika Sushi confirms that their quality is absolutely consistent and still ranks among the best in the valley. If you're looking for beautifully crafted sushi without the typical downtown madness, this is your spot. The fish is incredibly fresh, the rice is perfectly seasoned, and their creative special rolls are where they truly shine. I highly recommend trying one of their originals like The Joker Roll (salmon, tuna, spicy crab, and lime) or the highly complex Ika Roll. Every piece is thoughtfully topped with specialty sauces or herbs. The chef and staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and you get the sense that they genuinely care about giving you a great dining experience. If it's been a while since your last visit, or if you've never been, definitely put Ika Sushi back on your list like I did. read more

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Ika used to be my go-to sushi spot, but it's been falling short over the past year. The rolls have become inconsistent (red onions on a salmon roll?), the portions smaller, and the nigiri, especially the scallop, has been disappointing. What was once my favorite sushi restaurant has unfortunately become a place I rarely visit. read more

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Excellent sushi choices and top notch service. Ambience is clam and inviting. I ordered the Joker and Twist & Shout rolls. Thank you Jessica! read more

Top notch food requires the attention that modern patience finds hard to stomach. Business lunch (4 of us): we got the Blue Dynamite Roll, Cajun Roll, Vegas Roll, the I-215 Roll, The Joker Roll, the Pacific Roll, the Hawaiian Roll, and the Sunset Roll. Food was a good amount. Place was clean, and the artwork on the wall was nice. Unlike many other sushi experiences, each of these had a fantastic and unique flavor - hands down, unparalleled from any other sushi place I've ever been to. If rated on food alone, easily a 6/5: one of a kind and blowing the top off the scale. It took a while. Service was kind and calm, but we were starting to get nervous a little bit looking at the time and knowing we had meetings coming up. We were one of two tables and the other had their food. All in all, it was worth the wait. Will definitely be going there again at some point! read more

Came in here for dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. The service was super friendly sat at the sushi bar. They were playing low tempo music and has very Japanese feel too it. The fish was super fresh we got 4 rolls! Got their chicken karage too which was nicely fried and delicious. I would come here again. If you're nearby come eat here. Ask for a custom roll they are very talented. read more

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Really enjoyed our lunch here with the family. The quality of their food is superb. One of the best sushi places here in Salt Lake. read more

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Amazing quality, from the north east and this place is just as good. $60 omakase with an ortoro hand roll. Service was great, we also got gyoza, soup, salad, and chicken teriyaki. All great portions, high quality. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Absolutely horrible service. Got seated, waited almost 20min before someone came over and took our order, we ordered 3 rolls and an appetizer and some hot sake. Took another 20 min before we got the sake. I ordered plain hot sake, but got some plum flavored sake that was barely luke warm. After ANOTHER 20 minutes(been an hour now since we got seated), I finally asked to talk to a manager. We watched a table next to us get seated 15 min after us, and get their food before we got the sake. After I complained we finally got our rolls/app, and a fresh bottle of sake "on the house", which was hot this time but still a plum flavor. Check came and nothing was comped. First and last time I will be visiting them. Food was good. But not worth the headache. read more

Excellent service and great food! Try the Hawaiian specialty roll. It's refreshing. The seaweed salad was also very delicious.

Would not recommend the baked crab roll... they had ingredients that were not listed on uber eats like (spicy?) mayo and couldn't even taste the crab and the crab texture was absolutely pulverized and mush... I actually had to spit it out read more

Came back to eat at the best sushi restaurant in SLC. We ordered a ton of food again and everything was delicious. Halibut carpaccio - delicious! Don't need any soy sauce for this dish Yellow tail carpaccio-delicious but the halibut tastes much better Shishito pepper are always great! They aren't spicy even with seeds in it Twist and shout roll is spicy! My lips are still on fire read more

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I met the owner, Tugsu (TG), a few weeks ago and he convinced me to give Ika Sushi a try. Tonight I visited, and I couldn't be more pleased! It is a somewhat smaller restaurant, but the atmosphere is inviting and it does not feel overly crowded. The staff is exceptional, and they are only surpassed by the excellence of the sushi. Every item is made with expert care, and the presentation is beautiful. The quality of the food is wonderful and sauced perfectly; the fish melts in your mouth. I will definitely be returning! - Dan O. read more

DELICIOUS!!! I am obsessed!! I ordered a salmon roll and miso eggplant to start with. The eggplant was the perfect balance of umami and the natural flavors of the eggplant. The salmon was very fresh. My husband ordered the twist and shout. I had the salmon lover. The sauce that came with the sushi was EVERYTHING. The sweet, the crisp refreshing taste of onion, the season was prefect. I loved it. The twist and shout is out of this world, you get the taste of tuna, the sauce, the albacore on top then that jalapeño kicks in with the crunchy bits on top. The crunch was my fave part for that roll. Can't wait to come the rest of the week for that miso eggplant and salmon lover!! Service was excellent! My water was always refilled. She was quick and friendly. This is a cute spot with amazing sushi!! Wish this wasn't just a business trip spot to dine. Excited to share with the company across the street! read more

We have been searching for a good sushi place in Utah. We ordered the Rock Shrimp Tempura roll & the Crunch roll. Both were excellent. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was perfectly crunchy & the deep fried tempura coating was very tasty. The sushi hiding underneath was spicy & a big surprise! The crunch roll crab meat filling was delicious! Our server, Haley, was so nice & made great suggestions. She was attentive and checked on us to make sure we were satisfied with our rolls. We will definitely be back and bring friends next time!!! read more

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Tried at tsunami down the road the other night and while that is passable for sushi this is legitimately a true experience of what sushi should be; with a wider fish menu and sushi chefs that take this seriously why would you waste time eating at a more watered down sushi bar. I sat the sushi bar and watch the guys work and the attention to detail was incredible! You can see from the deep look of focus from the chefs here that they not only respect the culture that is of Japanese cuisine they engross it. I started with my usual test of Salmon, yellow tail and mackerel (which is always a good sign that the sushi will be that of substance. Speaking with the chef he recommended I go with fatty tuna, red snapper, amber jack and black snapper. I finished my meal with the standard sweet sushi of tamago and unagi The vibe here is definitely more in line with focus being the food and not so much the over the top unnecessary decor to fake a high end experience as some of the other places I've visited on this trip. All in all this will be my goto sushi place and will come here at least twice on the weeks I'm here read more

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WOW WOW WOW is all I have to say! (Just kidding, I have a lot more than that as I always do, hahaha). In a singular visit, this has easily become one of my favorite sushi places in the Salt Lake valley. I have been wanting to try Ika sushi for a while now and finally had the opportunity to do so last week. From the outside, it is very unassuming and tucked away within the Riverwalk Shopping Center. The interior of the restaurant is not huge, so while my friends and I were over the course of our for dinner, it filled fairly quickly. I have visited multiple restaurants that were in this specific storefront location that haven't stayed (a poke place, teriyaki, and more), and I HOPE so badly that Ika thrives here because the quality of their sushi was exceptional. One of my friends ordered the Brussel Sprouts which I had the opportunity to try a bite of. To be honest, my first instinct in a sushi place would not be to order Brussel sprouts, but I am so glad my friend did! They are cooked in a citrus white miso sauce and that flavor of the sauce absolutely transforms this dish! Very flavorful! Moving to the sushi, I ordered some Hamachi nigiri and based on my research from other reviews, I really wanted to try out the Twist & Shout roll. When I tell you that the Hamachi nigiri had one of the best quality pieces of raw fish I have ever had, I mean it! Beyond the flavor alone, biting into this piece of Hamachi and through to the rice was like slicing through a soft stick of butter - the texture was perfect! I was almost shocked. To continue to on to the Twist & Shout roll, I cannot express enough that this roll is a MUST try. If you are like me and love a good spicy sushi roll, and this one has the perfect balance of spice. With the chili oil and fresh jalapenos, you have such a nice level of heat that balances so well with the rest of the roll. Also, the addition of the garlic chips adds a nice crunch to each bite without it taking away from the overall texture of the sushi. To end my review, I ask one thing from people who live in this area - please help Ika do well and visit! It is so refreshing to find restaurants in this area that aren't part of a chain, and I want it to succeed so I can keep coming here and not have to go downtown for great sushi! read more

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A DELIGHT FOR SURE! If you sushi and relaxing ambience, this is your jam! The waitress was quiet accommodating even though she was the only server. The ambience is very happening with bright and clean decor. We ordered Gyoza which was superb. The bamboozed sushi was little too sweet for my taste but elixir was amazing. It had jalapeños kick with mango as soother. I would 100% recommend trying them read more

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This has become my go to sushi restaurant is Salt Lake City. I was skeptical the first time I went as it is on a strip mall in "white bread city". I have been back once a month when I am in town. They always have super fresh Uni and monkfish liver pate. The employees always remember me and treat me like a king. The prices are also very reasonable. read more

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Fun little spot with a good selection of everything from rolls to ramen. We enjoyed the Twist and Shout roll and the eggplant appetizer. Service was fast and super friendly. read more

Ika Sushi - Hungry Roll Twist and Shout Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Midvale, Utah

My 7 year old son from California raves about this place as a FIVE * * * * * STAR experience and he was very satisfied by the food here, as we all were. We're from So Cal, where sushi is plentiful and there's a huge Japanese community, so at first we were wary of dining out for seafood or sushi in Utah which has sort of a mid-west feel to it as a cultural vibe, and our thoughts challenged freshness or authenticity. Ika Sushi is world class or at least national class, being equal to or better than places we've eaten at nation wide, across America for Japanese food and sushi. Parking was super easy. read more

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Love this place, consistently great food, value and attentive service, and while I love the quite atmosphere around the time I usually go 3-4pm I'm sure they would like it pick up a bit around that time too so if you're looking for a relaxing place for a late lunch this is it. read more

Went here after reading about how they make the effort to elevate the rice they use in the sushi. I mentioned that to the server who had no clue and just said she thought the rice was fine. That's what we had. Fine rice. I didn't notice the seasoning being special, and the rice on the nigiri we had was as compressed as most standard places places do it. Way too much. The concept of the rice kernels being separate at all was not there. Other reviews mentioned the authenticity of the sushi, I just mention it was not to the caliber of the sushi we had at an outlet mall sushi shop near Mt Fuji. In other words, standard, nothing special sushi at a mall. The specialty sushi restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto and elsewhere, were better. Don't know how that matches being "authentic" or not. That's a term that gets thrown around a lot. I can only give my experience of eating sushi in Japan. It was very different here. Now that's out of the way, we had an excellent meal. We started with the kumamoto oysters. The mignonette with the oysters was excellent. The deep fried soft sheel lobster with ponzu was excellent. The uni shooter with raw quail egg on top was nice. I don't know if I'd get it again, though. The miso soup was above average. The markup on the bottles of sake is more than fair. We finished up with a selection of nigiri. All was good. I won't elaborate beyond having a couple pictures. If I lived near here, I'd be back, but it's not better than my local place I go to near my house, so not as likely. read more

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I have been coming here since they first opened their first week and have never gone anywhere else if it was my choice for sushi. I had friends come in from Japan, where they were stationed and brought them here to compare and it is absolutely amazing. We all agreed on. The service is absolutely amazing, fast and timely even during a rush it is not exceedingly long. The hospitality is amazing. The atmosphere is sublime and it is true to the nature avoid the owner and his family come from. They do such an amazing job. I will give it 10 stars if possible. The food for the past many years has always been consistent and has not told or been poor in anyway always high profile ingredients. I absolutely love this place is my favorite restaurant by far. read more

I was craving sushi so bad and since I don't eat fish often, I knew we had to find a place worth of breaking a long period of no fish. What drew us to Ika Sushi was the diverse selections of speciality rolls. Most places have spicy tuna in almost every single roll and/or eel sauce on top. I can't do spicy anything so having a wide selection of non-spicy specialty rolls was key. At Ika sushi, we were able to get a wide selections of rolls, some containing salmon only, mix of tuna/yellowtail/albacore, baked fish/crab mix, rolls with ponzu sauce (my favorite!), and Vegetarian/Vegan rolls. We had the twist and shout roll, baked salmon roll, Alaska roll, tuna-albacore-yellowtail nigiri, vegetarian ume roll, vegetarian inari roll, and the vegetarian bamboozled roll. Every single roll was sooo good. The rolls and nigiri had a small amount of rice and lots of fish which is always a plus and allows you to order more rolls! We came on a Friday night around 5:30pm and there was no wait. Ika sushi is across the Midvale TopGolf. We are definitely coming back to try the other rolls! Please don't skip this place if you like sushi; Ika Sushi has a wide selection of speciality rolls, nigiri, and vegetarian/vegan rolls for everyone. PS: I brought my own ponzu sauce to add to most of the rolls we ordered. :) lo read more

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A friend highly recommended Ika sushi so I was excited to give it a try. We came in for lunch and ordered 4 sushi rolls with 2 unagi. The unagi was as good as we expected and the sushi rolls, though were pretty decent, weren't as good as my friend's review made me think. They were a bit too saucy for our taste. We didn't try any rice or noodles dishes so maybe those could be better options... but overall, not too bad and just a bit average. read more

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Attractive dining space, decent food and service, but a couple lackluster details won't put Ika low on my dining list. We tried several appetizers: edamame, shishito peppers, and tempura vegetables & shrimp. Those are all good, particularly the tempura which had an interesting variety of vegetables. The chicken yakisoba was really good and I might get that for takeout sometime. The sushi was good quality & they have real wasabi! We also tried all the desserts! The ube ice cream & crepe cake were great, the mochi were the biggest disappointment of the evening. For $8 you get two teeny tiny mochi, each cut into 4 pieces for some unknown reason. This made them hard to eat- pieces were a bit too big for the small dessert spoons, but you couldn't pick them up to eat either. Our waiter was not knowledgeable of what dishes or rolls were gluten free, and didn't offer suggestions or seem interested in helping figure it out. He did bring tamari when we asked. Tables are very close together and get very full of plates. read more

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Highly recommend. We started with enamame and shishito peppers which were awesome. Then we had the Sunset, Alaska, Baja, Twist and Shout rolls and nigiri, including the fatty tuna, escolar, and halibut - all of which were so good! Highly recommend for the freshness. read more

Service and food great. Recommend. Bento box and playboy roll delicious. Tempura shrimp a bit overcooked. read more

The bento box with miso cod was such a pleasure. We love how the veggies and the fish were just flavor bombs in our mouth. The cod was simply soft, buttery, and delicious. Some might say it's a little bit on the salty side, but that's inherently the saltiness from miso. I would easily say it's the best cod we've had. I don't think the fish needed any more sauce so the sauce provided was a little redundant. But other than that, it was a really good lunch! read more

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I'm becoming a regular at Ika Sushi, because it serves the best nigiri sushi that I've had in Utah, by far. By "best", I mean greatest variety and quality of fish, and most authentic preparation. The chef dresses the nigiri with nikiri and various condiments like green onion, yuzu kosho and finger lime vesicles. It's not the buck nekked fish that's typical of the United States and never seen in Japan. I almost always order the Omakase [nigiri] Sushi Set, which includes 10 pieces of nigiri sushi, plus a hand roll of your choice. I choose the spider roll, which is made with tempura-fried soft shell crab. On September 30, the Omakase Sushi Set cost only $40. When I returned on October 13, miso soup is now included and the cost is $60! I don't like miso soup THAT much! To be fair, $40 was a screaming bargain that was too good to last. Inflation, right? In comparison to the cost of other omakase nigiri sushi sets that I've had all over the world, it's STILL a bargain, but no longer a screaming one. I don't like to post many negative reviews, but just had an omakase nigiri sushi set at Morimoto Maui that wasn't nearly as good as at Sushi Ika in variety of fish, preparation and, most importantly, taste. I'll continue to eat regularly at Ika Sushi and just try to enjoy my $20 miso soup. read more

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The sushi here is to die for!! We had 4 rolls that were signature rolls, octopus sashimi which was amazing, and some edamame of course. The waiter was great! He had many tables and the only waiter and was so attentive and helpful! He had such a good vibe and positive attitude. The only downfall in the beginning was that the food was very slow. We were the first persons to order and be in the restaurant and it seemed to take forever for our sushi. But the wait was worth it! read more

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Amazingly small portions. Lots of shine and polishing - but when you get the to go order, the bag feels empty. Way overpriced for the end result. read more

Outstanding meal, service, and atmosphere was surprisingly great as well. Well done Ika. If we lived here, we would be regulars. Party of 6 gives 5 stars! x6 read more

Anyone who gives this place under 5 stars is a liar. Let's start with WOW quality of fish! The owner flys his fish in from California and has been in this industry for years! I would say that this place is even better than Sugarfish in Los Angeles and even better than Nobu. The prices?! ARE YOU KIDDING SO LOW! We have now gone twice in a week and have absolutely gorged ourselves with food and with 20% tip only cost us 80! For two people and a large hot sake! I would reccomend this to anyone and everyone! Hot tip! Get the specials they're so incredible! The team of 3 sushi guys (including the main chef/owner) are comparable to none. Best sushi experience I have had in over 5 years! read more

A simple and straightforward sushi spot. Classic rolls in this plaza complex. Lots of parking and other food establishments in this area as well. Their appetizers and sushi are the best items here. We got an array of rolls and they all turned out fine. For appetizers the Brussel Sprouts and Japanese Sweet Potato Fries were great for sharing. For entrees, we got the Chicken Teriyaki and it was on the dry side unfortunately. The Chicken Udon was pretty good though. read more

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Food is always fresh and well presented here. Have yet to find another location in SLC as exceptional as IKA !!