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    4.3 (61 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Caesar salad did not come with anchovies, was expecting that based on other posted pictures
    Stef A.

    It pains me to not give this restaurant a 5 star review because the concept is incredible and I was so excited to try it. Unfortunately, the meal wasn't amazing but did have a few hits THE GOOD - Great service. The dishes and specials were described well for us. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs (napkins and water refills) - The mussels appetizer (a special?) was incredible. Great umami flavor and a delicious, rich sauce that was perfect to dip bread into - zucchini blossom special was great. They were perfectly fried and had delicious sauces accompanying the dish. Great appetizer and would order again if available - The fish entree was delicious. I would definitely order this again also. Great sauces on this dish. THE BAD - So many bland dishes. Dishes desperately needed salt. Many appetizers and pasta dishes felt one note and looked more appetizing than they ended up being - Pasta was super chewy. While I appreciate fresh made pasta, this pasta was bland and felt under cooked. -The gnocchi dish was not great. The sauce likely broke and there was a really unappealing rim of straight oil that made the whole dish taste very poorly and made my husband lose his appetite. Overall, I'd stick to a few appetizers and the seafood entree but skip the pasta dishes. This is unfortunate given the fusion concept should have higher quality and more flavorful pasta.

    Joe P.

    Had a really good date night at Junah this past Saturday (6/20/26). It's Italian-Japanese fusion, which seems like an unusual pairing to me, but I feel it worked very well. Standouts were the miso cod, Aurora crudo, tagliolino al mentaiko, and matcha tiramisu. The cod was the overall winner. My wife said it was one of the best things she's ever eaten, which is high praise from her. Overall, I thought it was one of the more interesting upscale meals I've had in Salt Lake recently. The vibe was not stuffy at all, and we had a great time and incredible service. Low light was the inability to seat us for our reservation on time despite a text confirming our table was ready. I hope they can get that figured out!

    Kyle D.

    Great food, beautiful presentation, but lacking that 'wow factor.' I think this place makes for the perfect date night, with its impressive and intimate ambiance, and artistic, mildly adventurous dishes... it's just lacking that special something that puts it in the tier of Koyote, and at 2-3x the price. The standout dish for me was the aurora crudo, though i was left wanting so much more (the portion is minuscule) - punchy citrus hits, crunchy chip texture combines with the rigid but soft sashimi, giving way to a light tuna flavor... I was tempted to keep the vinaigrette to dip the bread in! The wagyu ragu was a little disappointing: while the pasta was delightful, it was difficult to discern the sauce from something store bought in a jar.

    Gyoza shaped ravioli
    Winnie R.

    Great service great food and great atmosphere. If you're looking for something romantic opt to sit at the table. But if you're looking to interact with the staff, the counter is the best. Love the pork belly dish, tuna tartare, and the beef carpaccio.

    Tortellini
    Corynn B.

    This place had been on my list for a minute and I was excited to finally check it out. It's a very intimate space - only maybe 12ish tables and a bar. We got a reservation in advance and sat at the bar. For an appetizer, bottle of wine, and two entrees we paid around $150. It's a little bit on the pricier side, but our bottle of wine had a lot to do with that. I believe that was $65. The food was good - I was expecting more of an Asian influence in the dishes but what I ordered what mostly Italian influence. Before we ordered, they gave us toast and a sampler of their pesto olives, truffle butter, and another butter. Everything was delicious! I got their tortellini and it was good, but left me wanting more. Parking in this area can be tricky, especially on the weekends so keep that in mind!

    Risotto Vegano
    Jenni M.

    My friend was visiting from out of town, so we decided to try this place for the first time. It's a Japanese and Italian fusion restaurant, which I've never heard of before. The restaurant was small with a high-end atmosphere and great service. Parking could be tough later in the night, but I was able to find a spot just north of the restaurant on Jefferson street. We had a reservation at 6 p.m. and were immediately seated. Delicious (free!) bread was delivered to our table with a truffle and chive butter along with pesto with olives. I can't tell you how happy I am to see that bread is still free at some places. We enjoyed the Midnight Burrata and Aurora Crudo for appetizers. Both were amazing, but the beautiful presentation and complex flavors of the crudo won me over as my favorite. For entrees, my friend had the Risotto Vegano and loved it. I had the Tagliolino al Mentaiko, which looked simple but had complex flavors with a hint of spice. I also tried a grapefruit sake drink that was like a boozy grapefruit soda, which was good but I was sad that they didn't have cocktails. We finished our meal with a Crème Brûlée which was a great portion and delicious but lacked that signature hard sugar crust. Our bill came to about $125 before tip. Overall this was a great fancy dinner place, and I'm excited to go back and try more things.

    Gnocchi alla aragosta
    Sandy T.

    The food was wonderful. Asian fusion IS my thing! The only real complaint I have was the service. Our server was not bad, but sometimes, it took a while to get a hold of her. Also, I asked for more complimentary bread and butter, but she did not bring it out. In addition, she didn't seem too friendly. The food itself was good. Each dish was definitely unique. The tagliolino al mentaiko had a very subtle taste to it, but it was nice and creamy. The matcha tiramisu was soft and had a hint of matcha flavor. I really like the midnight burrata! It came out very hot haha I think it could be a dessert with how sweet it is. The complimentary bread and butter/sauce was nice to have. The butters are made in house. I like how they gave me different kinds of butter, one being truffle flavored. I wanted more bread & butter but was not given any more, even though I specifically asked. Overall, nice vibe. It's very minimally modern. I would consider this place a more upscale dining establishment.

    Mariah W.

    Service was 10/10 the staff was so professional. Vibes were great. The entrees were 4/5 but the apps were 5/5. I would go back solely for the apps. They were delicious. Sorry not sorry for the half eaten appetizers..tummies ate first on this one.

    Aragosta Gnocchi
    Christian K.

    Stopped into Junah for the first time and it is now one of my favorite restaurants in Utah. Our server, Lauren was incredible and helped us navigate a menu with unfamiliar offerings. Our party ordered five different appetizers. We all loved the beet salad and burrata dish. The homemade sourdough and butter were to die for. The glazed mushrooms were good, though I probably wouldn't order again. I thought the arancini flavors were a little strange together so I wouldn't go for that again either. All 4 of the entrees were outstanding and offered novelty with intense depth of flavor. The mentaiko pasta was the table favorite and possibly the best pasta dish I've ever tried. I was also blown away by the pappardelle special. Dessert left a little to be desired. The matcha tiramisu didn't taste anything like tiramisu and reminded me more of matcha tres leches. The crème brûlée was fine but I'll probably skip dessert next time. While not everything was a home run for me flavor wise, there were several standout dishes that blew my mind. This place is exceptional from the food, presentation, service, and ambiance. It's also priced very reasonably. If you want a unique dining experience with a skillfully creative menu and flavors that will punch you in the face, you're going to love Junah.

    Beets salad and gyoza
    Ha B.

    Hmmm, I'm torn...depends on the dish you order, the quality varies quite a lot. We thought the beets salad was the best, would skip the gyoza, the pork was meh, but then the octopus was good. The food theme feels a bit "confused"...like they'd throw a lot of different flavors together and it doesn't feel intentional.

    Tartare app - yum
    Anna S.

    This place is way too cool for me, but I loved it. Would come back to celebrate or show off SLC's food scene. The food was amazing. If you get there and aren't sure of the menu your server will walk you through what you want to try. We tired a lot of different things and had an amazing culinary experience. See pictures for all the things we loved. Loving this neighborhood that is up and coming. Parking on the street or easily ride your bike on the 9th line.

    Tagliolino al Mentaiko Cream Pasta
    Shannon M.

    Value for money: 4 Cleanliness: 5 Food Quality: 5 Customer Service: 5 Look and Feel (Ambiance): 5 Thank you, Come Again?: 5 Junah is on the James Beard nomination list, and after dining here, I can totally see why. Their Japanese and Italian fusion offerings are unique and unlike anything I've seen in Salt Lake City before. Yum. If you are a party of two, I recommend ordering one item from each category. One dish for Antipasta, one for Primi, and one for Secondi. Antipasta - Gyoza Shaped Ravioli We started with the gyoza shaped ravioli. I wish there were more than four pieces for 13 dollars, but they were delicious. Each fold was perfectly shaped and the sauce wasn't overwhelming. Primi - Tagliolino Al Mentaiko This was the standout dish. I've had a few mentaiko cream based pastas before, and this one was out of the park delicious. The chiffonade shiso leaves on the side added a nice bitter note to balance the creamy, salty pasta. Great balance. Secondi - Tagliata di Bosco For our main, we ordered the steak dish. It came out perfectly medium rare, very tender, and seasoned beautifully. The vegetables were also delicious. Junah is a must try if you are a major foodie. I can't wait for my next visit.

    Haylee A.

    ok this place is honestly kind of unreal, one that deserves the hype. michelin star nomination in SLC?!? i have no idea what i'm talking about actually but i do know my mouth was very happy. the truffle butter, crusted sourdough, fried zucchini flowers and gnocchi alla junah were highlights. the velvet booths, ambient lighting and hot tattooed waiters were even brighter highlights

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    Everything we tried was fantastic. Five stars for food, ambience, and experience of sitting at the bar.

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    We went for my birthday and it was my first time there. It so good!! I'll definitely be back

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    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    It has been about a decade since the last time I went to Takashi, not because it wasn't good, it…read morewas more because it was inconvenient to wait for a table when there's so many new ones popping up in the valley in the last 10 years. I was amazed by how bustling it was during lunch on a week day, even more impressed by how many office people showed up. I would say it was a good experience but not a personable experience. We got our table, we got our food, we paid the bills. No one would check if there were any special occasions or if the food was okay. Now that I think about it, people who showed up was not for an intimate laid back meal, it was for efficiency. Our large sashini combo was great. The mackerel and tuna tasted fresh, jello-like and octopus was different. The atlantic salmon was ok, not the best I've had, and same for the albacore tuna. Toro and uni nigiri were delicious. Agedashi tofu was average. I prefer lighter batter, but the broth was great. Overall, I would come back for the mackerel/ tuna sashimi and those toro uni nigiris.

    Takashi is an upscale Japanese restaurant located in downtown. It looks highly rated so we decided…read moreto give it a try. Came here on a Tuesday evening for dinner. It was pretty busy, but we were greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. Street parking was easy to find. We ordered the Edamame, Saikyo-Miso Sablefish, Ankimo Sashimi, Small Sashimi Combination, and The Uptown Roll. The Edamame were nicely salted, served warm, and came in a standard portion. The Sablefish was served with pickled carrots and onions. It was moist and tender with good flavor. This was my first time having Ankimo Sashimi, so I was not sure what to expect, but it was solid. It came with three slices along with shredded carrots and cucumber slices. The Small Sashimi Combination came with Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Mackerel, Octopus, and Salmon. All of the items were high quality. The Salmon was especially smooth and buttery. The Uptown Roll was a solid roll, but was smaller than expected. Overall, giving Takashi a 4/5. Service is fast, especially for how busy it was. The staff are friendly, and the food is good, although not the best value. The Small Sashimi Combination was our favorite item we ordered. Would recommend to others to try.

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    Mensho - Signature Ramen

    Mensho

    4.5(118 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Downtown, Peoples Freeway
    •$$$

    This is my second time at Mensho, and I have to say that I'm still thoroughly impressed! The first…read moreramen I had was the GKO, which incorporates garlic into every aspect of it. It's a very unique, strong garlic flavor with a thick broth. However, in my second visit, I became acquainted with the Spicy Kani Miso ramen... And holy *smokes,* is that a delicious ramen. The broth is deliciously miso and umami, with a lowkey seafood flavor, as though they cooked the crab in the broth. It was topped with a serving of shredded snow crab and the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork slice. I savored every bit of this bowl, and even drank all the broth!! The appetizers were good, the best bang for your buck being the spicy karaage--it has a good kick, crispy fry without being greasy, and unique spicy flavor. Everything else we tried (garlic edamame, takoyaki, and enoki chips) was good, but nothing special. Service was incredibly speedy and very friendly, and you can tell that the owners put a lot of thought into the restaurant's design to make it feel like a genuine Japanese ramen shop with a modern twist. Do note that this restaurant is a bit pricy, but each bowl is thoughtfully crafted and the ingredients they use are the real deal. If you like ramen of a higher standard, especially when so many restaurants these days use generic ramen soup base with premade noodles and frozen appetizers, it's 100% worth the cost. I think my only complaint is that they boast about using locally-sourced ingredients, but nothing on their menu really sounds local (such as enoki, snow crab, wagyu beef, etc.). Also note that if you're driving, the nearest parking garage is often crowded, but the restaurant offers parking validation.

    We found this little hidden gem and wow did it leave us speechless!!!…read more If you're in downtown salt lake and enjoy Japanese food this is a must! The food was amazing, the ambience, the service was just 10/10. We were impressed by the menu and how well the food tasted. You can tell the chef loves what they do because this menu isn't like your regular places. The fact we can have restaurants like this one in Utah is amazing! This type of service and food isn't something you would think you can get in Utah.

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    Hamachi Sushi & Ramen Bar

    Hamachi Sushi & Ramen Bar

    4.2(290 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Central City, Downtown
    •$$

    Came for the 1st time today and was not disappointed at all! Greeted and seated immediately by…read moreKate who was also our server. Great service as she quickly got us water and menus! After serving other tables was back to take our order! Our order- pork tonkatsu and a sashimi lunch bentos and had to get the hamachi Kama too! Miso soup - very good not salty and authentic Into box.... Pork tonkatsu- the perfect lunch bento - rice - salad ( loved the dressing) California roll - well done tonkatsu- and gyozas! Sashimi- sashimi is really fresh and the perfect selection too- with the addition of rice salad California roll and gyoza a very filling lunch Hamachi Kama - I loved the Kama cooked perfectly and so so delicious Yes a great lunch with awesome service from Kate. A great

    Food: 5/5 Food Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Customer service: 3.5/5 Would I return: Yes Just flew into town and we wanted something light. We Googled this place and said let's give it a try. We walked in and to note we are not Caucasian. There were a few people people at the bar and ooh the looks we received as why are they here. However, the girl at the counter was pleasant to us when we walked in. We decided to sit inside since no one was at the tables and they were a few people outside, not buy at all and it was around 8:30pm We sat down the waitress, Asian lady was not rude but not friendly. No greeting, asked if we wanted water. She got the water, placed it down a little hard and that was that. We looked at each other and said oh lord,here we go. We sat for about 20 minutes before our order was taken. I mentioned it was not busy. Once we ordered it had taken another 20-25 to get our food and you CA. See below what we ordered it shouldn't have taken that long. Anywho, we received our food, then you can feel the Asian lady energy started to change for the better. She talked to us and was engaging. However, interesting experience. We ordered the following: Chicken Karaage - 5/5: This was good and the sauce that came along with it was good. I needed more for the amount of chicken that was given. Miss soup 5/5: it was good and not salty, just enough flavor. Salad 3/5: the salad was good, I should have ordered the salad dressing on the side, it was bit much on the salad. Shrimp tempura maki roll 5/5: fresh and good. Nice size cuts not too big or small. Veggie Maki roll 5/5: fresh and good. I would return if ever back in Utah.

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    Tekka maki tempura shrimp maki. Lunch special

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    HandoSake Sushi

    4.3(129 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Downtown
    Full bar
    Romantic vibe

    My wife and I have made this our go-to spot. We absolutely love the hand rolls, and the food is…read moreconsistently great. Every time we get Junro as our server, we know it's going to be a great night. He always makes the experience that much better. Great food, great service, and a place we're always happy to come back to. Highly recommended!

    We visited as part of the Sip & Savour event, and unfortunately our experience got off to a pretty…read moreawkward start. The restaurant was listed on the Sip & Savour website as participating, with a special featuring three rolls. When we arrived, we were told they weren't participating. We showed the staff the event website, including the restaurant's listing and special, and the general manager told us they must not have understood what they had signed up for. Unfortunately, they would not honor the advertised special, although they did tell us, "We have all those items, you can still order them." We decided to order the three rolls anyway. The presentation was beautiful, and everything was fresh. Two of the rolls were perfectly fine, although I found them to be a little lacking in flavor. The roll I ordered had seared steak on top, and unfortunately it tasted more like steak and rice than sushi. The restaurant itself has a beautiful, upscale ambiance. It definitely feels geared toward a younger downtown/club-going crowd, though. One bright spot was our server, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and delightful throughout the evening. Overall, I think there is potential here. The space is beautiful, the presentation is lovely, and our server was wonderful. However, refusing to honor a special that was clearly advertised as part of the event left us disappointed and made the experience feel less welcoming than it could have been.

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    Aker Restaurant & Lounge

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    4.1(111 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Downtown
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    Ambiance: This is a very nice date restaurant. The music is not overbearing and they did a good job…read moreusing the tall booths and furniture to isolate the tables as much as possible. The environment feels like you'll want to wear something with buttons or dark jeans but otherwise it's fairly casual. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Food: We came here for 15th Tuna Fight Club. It is a monthly event where they buy a whole tuna, break it down while you watch, then prepared it into a 10-course meal. The tuna is raise off the coast of baja california in large multi-mile wide pens where the tuna forage on their natural diet instead of small tanks and nutritional pellets. They are harvested sustainably which is why Aker uses this company. Each fight club is different the previous with the chefs playing around with different preparations and flavors beyond your traditional sushi. Our round had elements of Mediterranean ingredients including a wasabi-infused tzatziki and one dish had the tuna topped with harissa for instance. While the next fight club will be different, what I can say in general is that if you like raw tuna, you will have a one-of-a-kind experience here. You will probably still love getting your standard order at your favorite sushi restaurant but you'll get to try tuna flavor combinations you've never had and with peak textures and fresh ingredients. We did get some cocktails as well as shared the drink pairing you can pay extra for with the fight club and there were some gems on there as well. Overall we had a great time and would gladly do the fight club again. I agree with the other reviewers that it is on the pricier side and not all the dishes/drinks are perfect but I appreciate the creativity/uniqueness offered here. I would definitely come back again to give their regular menu a try.

    The entire experience at aker was incredible! Their selection of mocktails was great - my drink was…read moredelicious. We had the Wagyu Gyoza and Kimchi Pickles to start. The pickles were delicious and the Gyoza was phenomenal. I loved the dry aged fatty tuna. And the crudo special with the Peruvian sauce was delicious. We had sashimi and rolls as well. The attention to detail on all elements was well done - to the oak barrel aged soy sauce to the ambiance, I would absolutely come back here!

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    Aker Restaurant & Lounge
    Aker Restaurant & Lounge
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