I had a lot of recommendations to come here. I was very much looking forward to it. We made a Saturday reservation and we're seated promptly. Service was great. The only thing I had wrong with the day is food. When seated, it was the napkin fold and immediate water filling that made the service even better. Now on to the food: Everything we ordered: Salmon nigiri: decent fish, bad rice Tuna nigiri: good fish, bad rice Hamachi nigiri: great fish, bad rice I don't know if we got a bad batch of rice, but it was undercooked and fell apart while eating it. The fish was all good, but nigiri is about the rice too. Hamachi sashimi in brown butter: this was definitely the most flavorful and delicious dish. But for the portion it was very expensive. Mushroom udon: slightly salty, but full of a lot of flavor and a great dish to "fill you up". Chicken thigh skewer: for dark meat chicken it was over cooked and dry. The flavor was delicious and wish they could include a dipping sauce. Pork belly skewer:the fatty bites were delicious, but the meat was veryyyy chewy. Drinks were well made. read more

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Went here recently and had a drink that I cannot remember the name of - it was great though. But I do remember the dish I had and it was great as well! The Duck Yakisoba was so creamy and I know that's weird to say about a noodle dish but it was damn tasty with a lot of duck (to my surprise). Service was great. Food and drinks were outstanding. I loved the atmosphere. Our table friend told us there will be some cool changes with the hours and offerings soon. I'll be back because I want to try the patio on a nice fall day! read more

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My food was delish. The place was quite busy when we arrived. Our sever did alert us if we ordered sushi, the wait could be long since there was only one sushi chef. The XO eggplant was very flavorful and the ochinko-pickled vegetables were just the right amount of heat. I had the Medusa rolls that had a great nice pairing with the seafood and lemon. My food was so yummy. read more

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Cool vibe and great service with tasty and interesting food. We ordered quite a few things. The pork belly yakitori had great flavor, was cooked perfectly, and pretty tender. We ordered all of the rolls. Surprisingly the hot stuff roll packed decent spice. It wasn't too spicy but had enough spice to live up to its name. The chicken fried chicken and dumpling dumplings were interesting. They didn't really stand out to me. The chili crab udon had a very distinct taste to it. It was almost a bit too sour or something, however it wasn't terrible. I think I was just expecting a more crab and butter taste. Overall, good experience! read more

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Date niiiight! I've known about this place for quite some time but finally decided that the hubby and I should give it a try! When we arrived we were greeted by who would be our waiter, Nik. He was pretty awesome and we really enjoyed him. He was able to answer any questions that we had regarding the menu and even made recommendations for us first time Sake drinkers. As it turns out, I don't like Sake, but Nik switched it out for wine for me without me even asking. I was so appreciative because I really didn't want to complain about it or even ask to return it. The food was so good! We started with the fried chicken gyoza that comes with gravy for dipping. It was crunchy and actually tasted like fried chicken. They were seasoned and tasted good! My udon was amazing. I really enjoyed it and my husband sampled it and was impressed. He had the dirty fried rice as his main meal and emptied his bowl! We shared the hot chick sushi roll but we weren't super impressed by it. It wasn't nasty, but it didn't taste like the Buffalo chicken that we expected. I'll definitely try a different roll next time! I will say that the chairs weren't clean. That was the first thing that I noticed when I sat down, but I was more hungry than anything else! Overall we had a great experience! Our waiter was super cool and the food was amazing. Yay! We found a new spot! read more

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Came back here after a year. I loved the food the last time ... my only issue at the time was the ridiculous volume on the music This time , it wasn't as loud and the meal and service were just outstanding. This place is a true gem. Will be eating here a lot more often. read more

One of my favorite places in Memphis. Enjoyed everything I ate there especially the dirty rice. The hamachi was also divine. Lava lamp cocktail is refreshing. read more

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Super cute spot in the Broad District. We decided to stop in after attending a pilates class a few businesses over. Street parking is available, but depending on the time of the day, it might require you to park a little further down or around the corner. Upon entry, it's very cozy and inviting. We opted for bar seating as we were the only patrons at the time. The staff was super friendly and helpful with suggestions. During the lunch hour, only options are appetizers and sushi. There is also a happy hour on well drinks. I started with a cosmo and spicy crawfish rolls. Shortly after, our server suggested we try the potato salad and brought us a sample. Super delicious. The bartender later made us a mule, which was pretty good. By this time, I decided to order the potato salad, which I thoroughly enjoyed. There is a large patio area which I'd love to visit when the weather improves. Highly suggest visiting this spot. Great food, cocktails and relaxed environment. read more

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I had a great experience here, in many ways! I brought my friend here for a celebration, and they let me bring in my own cake. Service was excellent, and our hostess even dug around in the kitchen to find gluten-free soy sauce for me (AMAZING AND RARE). The sushi was super fresh and delicious, and also was a fan of their miso soup. Can't wait to return! read more

SALT|SOY - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This new (at least since I've last visited Memphis) spot in the Broad Avenue Arts district is good, but not my favorite spot for Asian fusion in Memphis. Everything on the menu has the potential to be great with just a few tweaks. We ordered the crab udon noodles, which were spicy and had a great texture, but the crab mixture was too salty to really pile it onto the noodles. The wild mushroom dumplings were also good, but I think I was expecting more pieces of mushrooms and it was more of a purée-- but the flavor was great. The carrots had great flavor but were luke-warm veering on cold, which seemed like a weird choice. The highlights were the Life's a Peach cocktail (don't miss if you're a whiskey-lover) and the Miso Chocolate Chess Pie. I wouldn't say the miso flavor really comes through; but the sesame brittle and crust was great, and chocolate pie is chocolate pie. Lots of patio seating if you're COVID-conscious like us! read more

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LOVED Salt Soy! Reason #1 their herb/veggie garden is super impressive. Reason #2 shrimp-peppers/eggplant dish/okra/ginger salad Reason #3 K.B. is such a pro server.She is warm and inviting. Reason #4 Austin is a one man show. He recently won a huge mixology belt and was so interesting! Phillip is working with him and learning to make fabulous and inventive drinks. We learned a lot about mezcal that we didn't know. Reason # 5 I don't know exactly what they put in my drink but after I finished I sure as hell don't look 61 years old! read more

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Every now & then, I encounter a restaurant that makes me regret the leniency of my other 5 star reviews... this is one of those moments. Salt|Soy aims for excellence, and it's apparent in every part of the dining experience. From the friendly, accommodating hostess at the door, to the ambiance of the place, they get everything right. We sat at the bar & watched sushi being made as we waited on a table on the outside deck. On to the food. Sooo good! I had the Kara Age (fried chicken dish) and the Big Tuna... my mind was blown by the sushi, specifically. I also had the House of the Ritten Sun cocktail which was somehow simultaneously smooth and yet pretty potent. My friend enjoyed the creamy crab which is basically what it sounds like & the Lash LaRue roll. Between us, there was not a crumb left. We will definitely be back to try more of the amazing food, however it's the service here that's the real winner. read more

SALT|SOY - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The menu has been carefully crafted (creative with delicious food at a great price point) every time I've visited. Yes Memphis is landlocked, but if you're gonna go for sushi definitely add Salt|Soy to your list of options. I'll be back! read more

SALT|SOY - Kamala "The Wrestler" and Dirty Fried Rice - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Ok - so I wanted to love it! I mean I really really did! First the menu is mainly small plates so no real solid meal choices. I ordered seaweed salad a personal fav of mine- did not like the Kombu seaweed too think and flat. The wakeme seaweed was just too sold- nice cucumbers and sauce. The Yakatori was tiny portions and so dull I got chicken and egg plant. Seriously one slice of chicken thigh for $7 . The king ramen had a grainy texture- just bland - the pork was nicely rendered and fine but not good enough to save the dish. The country ham dumplings deep fried- very fusion but - idk the just disappointing. Honestly I wanted to love it- but nope and I really don't write bad reviews but after $50 I got a little Caesar's pizza to get full. read more

SALT|SOY - Country ham dumplings - deep fried - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was the best meal we've had in YEARS! @salt.soy is the place to go for an experience - and I highly recommend sitting at the bar for then most amazing service. We ordered TONS of food and EVERYTHING was delicious: * Noodle King '77 with Chili Crunch * Hamachi Sashimi * Chicken Fried Chicken and Dumpling Dumplings * Chicken Thigh & Pork Belly Yakitori * Drinks: The Nutty Professor & Sweet Clementine This is totally our new date night spot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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COMIDA ASIÁTICA AL ATAQUE @salt.soy Lo primero y más importante, es el servicio más rápido que me he encontrado desde que comenzó la pandemia. Fue increíble lo amable y atentas que fueron las meseras, no teníamos reservación así que nos sentaron en una mesa que tenían disponible. Si piensan visitarlo tomen en cuenta que es un lugar muy concurrido a la hora de la cena, pero yo lo visité a las 5:30 pm. Es un local de comida japonesa tradicional, fue difícil manipular los palillos japoneses, son más finos que los regulares que te dan en otros restaurantes. Hay variedad de platillos y la recomendación es que pidas varios entre los small plates y appetizers. Realmente todo es muy poca cantidad y el precio está ajustado a lo que ofrece el platillo. Me parece una buena idea si lo que quieres es probar distintas cosas que te pueden ofrecer. La comida es fresca, todo tiene muy buen sabor y la mayoría de los platillos que yo pedí fueron mayormente con atún crudo y aguacate, una delicia. Entre Naza y yo ordenamos Tuna Tartare, Crawfish boil wonton, Kamala roll, Miso soup, y otros dos platillos que no recuerdo. Ofrecen tragos y tienen happy hour de 5:00 pm a 6:00 pm, no tenía ánimos de probar nada por el frío que hacía pero los que vi que sirvieron se veían súper bien preparados. Estacionamiento angosto y bastante complicado, tomen sus precauciones. Y si lo visitan me avisan. read more

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Every time I come here I'm astounded at the amount of high quality and uniquely delicious food I get, and even more impressed at how affordable the experience was. Perhaps my favourite restaurant in Memphis. I always enjoy whatever I order to eat or drink here. read more

SALT|SOY - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Tapas style Asian Fusion restaurant. We had reservations for 2 for a Thursday night, but reservations were still kind of first come first serve (i.e. we picked between all of the available two person tables). The only thing that was left were bar seats by the window and a table by the door. The restaurant was socially distanced, but full and a little noisy. But we could still hear each other talking. I had mixed feelings about the food. Some of the items we had were delicious like the dumplings and the sushi. The dumplings were fried chicken dumplings with a delicious gravy sauce! And the sushi was perfect for one person to get on top of some of the appetizers. However some things like the sweet potato and edamame and the chicken thigh skewers sounded good but were just ok. The sweet potato and edamame was basically puree sweet potato and edamame mixed together and then fried on the outside, and the chicken thighs were kind of cold. But it took about 6-7 items in order to fill us up, so it definitely has a tapas style. Drinks were very delicious. However, we ordered out drinks before our apps and didn't get our drinks until after we finished our first round of food. Either the food was coming out really fast or the drinks were a little slow. Overall I'm glad I tried the place. I don't know if I would recommend for a sit down nice dinner. But, I would maybe go back to with a group to get some drinks and have a few snacks. read more

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This restaurant is such a delight! All the servers are polite and attentive. It's beautifully decorated. My most favorite item on the menu is the chili dumplins and the seasonal blueberry mojito. read more

SALT|SOY - Blueberry mojitos - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Went for the first time this week with my husband and sister. We ordered a bunch of plates for the table and they were all so good. My husband said the miso soup was the best he has had in Memphis. We had the Kara Age, Country Ham Dumplings, Crab noodles and Duck noodles. All were packed full of flavor! Wine was also very reasonably priced. No hot sake but their list of cold sake is long. read more

I am rating it as a two, but it is somewhere between a 2 - 3 stars. The food was really good and tasted great. The portion size compared to price is ridiculous on several of the items. For a group of 4, we ordered 6 menu items and two of us left hungry. If you go when you are hungry, be prepared to spend a decent amount of money comparatively. To be fair, we also ordered two alcholic drinks (again, as with the food, the size to price was unexpectedly very small). Service was great. The attendant explained everything in detail and was very attentive. Atmosphere could have been much better. There was water dripping from vents in the middle of the restaurant and could not get rid of pesky flies. read more

Had a lovely dinner at Salt & Soy. Really enjoyed the cocktails, XO eggplant, tempura okra, all of the skewers, and the veggie fried rice. The only negatives were 1. it is too loud in there - we could barely have a conversation 2. The chili crab udon was way too spicy, I couldn't enjoy the rest of my meal and 3. They ran out of dessert! I will be back though and will try some of the sushi next time! read more

We visited for the first time this past Saturday. We had a reservation and our table was socially distanced. I was surprised they didn't take temp checks at the door. This was an at par sushi and noodle restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The quality of the food we received was a little overpriced. There was nothing that left me wanting to specifically return over all other restaurants in Memphis, although we didn't particularly have a bad experience. My drink glass tasted a little like dirty dish water. I commend them on refilling water, they had someone going around doing that the entire evening. Overall it was just ok for me. I really want this restaurant to succeed, but nothing really stuck out to me as over the top. read more

I went to salt soy last night and it was a great time. Our server was great and knowledgeable about the menu. It was a great space for conversation and I look forward to working at the bar when I have a low time at work. I can't wait to go back! read more

In a time where most restaurants are short staffed and employees are stretched beyond thin, you will not feel an ounce of that when you dine at Salt|Soy. We had Phillip T as our waiter and he was informative and attentive start to finish. He was also just super friendly. We ordered many things off the menu and they were brought to the table when they were ready. There was not one plate we didn't enjoy. Our favorite was the Hoss Roll and the spicy Crab Udon. We also had the shrimp, the mushroom gyoza, ginger salad, and the BBQ buns. We loved it all. I will definitely be returning as often as I can. read more

SALT|SOY - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

You can not miss the steamed dumplings in chili oil, chili crab udon, or brussels sprouts! read more

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Came in on a Tuesday night and had an excellent meal. Want to give props to Erin and Kat at the bar. Both were knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun to talk Flaming Lips and biking with. I went with the seaweed salad, kara age, and two rolls, all of which were excellent. I really love coming here. I've always gotten a great meal and the atmosphere is great: low-key and chill. See you soon. read more

Creativity meets the kitchen with the clever blends of southern staples & Asian flair.... Think "dirty rice" as "dirty FRIED rice", chocolate chess pie gets a red miso spin. All to die. So delicious and pallets expanding .... Things I was afraid to try are now favorites! If available, I always get the mysterio roll and Big Tuna. Though I typically just stick with Prosecco, their cocktails are delicious, I'm just boring that way. The owners are fun business people and you feel that in every aspect of S|S. Awesome vibe inside and DOUBLE DECKER patio out back. read more

SALT|SOY - Grilled romaine. YUM. - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Nice addition to the expanding Broad street area. Parking was once a breeze, but Is getting trickier. The hostess and waitstaff are knowledgeable and attentive. The food is excellent and is a great value. The space is shaped oddly, resulting in tables in weird places, so ambiance was a mixed bag. Didn't go upstairs, but I think I'd ask for that next time around. There's also a little bit of mismatch between the quality of the food and the overall vibe of the place. Has the food of a much more expensive restaurant but a vibe and staffing of a more casual place. Not bad, just odd. We'll definitely go back as there are many more things on the menu we want to try. read more

My friend and I just happened to stumble on this place because we were in the area and we were so glad we found it. We sat on the patio and shared a buffalo cauliflower app and sushi which we both really enjoyed. They were short staffed this night but everyone was friendly and accommodating. Our server, Kelly was really sweet and nice. Great spot with friends or date night. Will definitely be back. read more

This place has all the vibes. Craft cocktails and an intimate setting. The food was definitely Asian fusion. We enjoyed a dish from each segment of the menu. Everything was extremely flavorful, but there were no slam dunks for me. read more

SALT|SOY - Edamame and Gyoza - Izakaya Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

If you're looking for great drinks and great food, this i the place for you. We tried a variety of dishes and were pleased with all of them. Definitely a must try type of place. read more

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So for my first time here I ordered the dirty fried rice, the Brussels sprouts, the chicken bacon gyoza,the hot stuff sushi roll, lemon ice box pie and finally the chocolate miso pie. I know it seems like a lot of food but it was split between two of us. So dirty rice which was a mixture of a bunch of things including chicken liver, pork, oyster and veggies. I was nervous at first but everything is cooked in such an amazing way. I was never grossed out by any texture 8.8/10 would order it again. The Brussels sprouts were amazing. My friend ate two orders. 9.9/10. If I were severed these as a child I would have grown up loving them. The chicken bacon gyoza was a great choice. There was garlic chili on top that had an amazing taste. 9.0/10 The sushi roll. We got the hot stuff. Great roll but not the highlight of my meal 8.2/10 The pies were amazing. Looked awesome. The chocolate was very original. 9.4/10 Also side note got a whisky sour and they put an egg white in it which was a 10/10. All and all will def recommend this place. Kelly was out server and was amazing. She had a great vibe and great recommendations read more

Girlfriend and I made our first visit last week and loved it. Well-curated cocktail menu, and the place has a great feel to it. The menu is mostly small plates, which is my favorite way to dine out. If I wanted to eat one big thing, I'd save dishes & cook at home. If I could afford it I'd order the whole menu. There are a lot of options, and I can only imagine everyone would find something they liked here. The ingredients are fresh and seasonally appropriate, and I could tell the staff puts a lot of work into the menu because every single item was intentionally put together - these folks don't skimp on complexity. Front of house staff was kind & knowledgeable. Serious respect for the kitchen though. They clearly put a lot of work into the food, and it shows. read more

Can we PLEASE stop normalizing restaurants "closing the kitchen" 30 minutes before their posted closing hours? Say you close at 8:30, I'm at peace with that. But don't post that you close at 9:00, then turn someone away at 8:33 because your kitchen has closed. read more

4 folks had dinner and it was just ok. The menu descriptions oversell the flavor in the end. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, just nothing we'll rush back to - a soft "pass". Service was really good, prompt and friendly. Wife and dropped $130 for a few gin&tonics ($12ea for house!?!) and an entree each. If I'm gonna spend the same amount of money as Coastal or Flight, the quality has better match up. read more

Food that we DID received extremely late was good. But I came in with a party of nine. It took over two hours to get our entrée orders in. When we did order drinks they were extremely late coming out. They had one bartender/bartender working upstairs (the area we rented out) was obviously overwhelmed or just didn't care. Restaurant was moderately busy downstairs but not busy enough for us to get the horrible service we recieved. read more

Fantastic Menu and a Great Vibe. Kelly and Mickey helped us navigate the menu and everything was outstanding. Make sure to "buy a round" for the kitchen workers - which is an awesome addition to any menu. This place rocks!!! read more

Dark swanky spot on Broad Ave. All tables were full which makes conversation null and void. So me and my husband screamed at each other the whole night. Waitress was cool. Explained menu, gave suggestions, and was attentive. Food was tapas style. Smaller portions with soul food infused asian fare. Got a sushi roll and chicken and dumplings...3 out of 5! Nothing special about this place...will not return to read more

Great food and friendly service! Brand new spot on Broad Ave that just opened a few weeks ago. We tried to make a reservation through Resy, but they were booked when we looked 5 days before going. Walked in for patio seating, had to wait about 30 minutes on a Saturday night. Went by fast as we were able to wait at the upstairs bar, Austin was a great bartender! Bar seemed a bit sparse, but Austin assured me they would be expanding the selections soon. Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures! Along with a few cocktails we tried the pork gyoza, hot stuff and big tuna sushi rolls, and the chili crab udon. Everything tasted great, but the crab udon that was supposed to be spicy came out without any spice. Definitely working out the kinks of a new restaurant, but we will be going back! All the staff was super friendly and helpful, multiple people checked on us throughout the visit and again Austin was great at the upstairs bar. Can't wait to try their ramen and a SPICY crab udon! read more