Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
(801) 487-3525
1080 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City,
UT
84105
40.7415
-111.8603
Neighborhood: East Central
What People Are Saying About Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
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The Scene
The grounds are carefully manicured and the interior has a pleasant atmosphere with paper lamps and individual booths. Service is attentive and unobtrusive.
The Food
The seafood appetizer consists of several jumbo shrimp, lightly battered and quickly deep-fried, served with a crispy haystack of tempura vegetables--onion, carrot and zucchini. If you're into raw fish, there's a sushi bar where you can dive in to the lunch special: four of four kinds of rolled nigiri. Or try a six-piece California roll. Kyoto is also known for its tempura--vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and fried to a crisp golden brown and served with tangy dipping sauce. Other specialties include chicken, beef or salmon teriyaki and sukiyaki.
User Reviews
jazzz8
June 13, 2009
My husband enjoyed his nagiri selections, but my meal was rather disappointing. My salad was essentially iceberg lettuce drowned in yellow dressing - I'd hoped for something more authentic, maybe seaweed or pickled cucumber salad. My entree was the seafood/vegetable soup, which was just plain bad. The seafood in it was overcooked, chewy and fishy smelling - with the exception of the imitation crabmeat. The only vegetables in it were scallions, undercooked mushrooms, and tons of unwashed cabbage (I could SEE the dirt!!) Maybe I just ordered the wrong entree? Perhaps this restaurant is better known for its sushi - which I normally love, but I am currently pregnant so that's out for now. The only other cooked options (other than my bad soup) are something Teriyaki, or something Tempura - both very Americanized versions of Japanese cuisine.
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qdoptics
January 16, 2009
Make sure you try the baked mussels, spicy scallops, and the spider rolls. Call and make a reservation.
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edwood711
August 17, 2008
Kyoto is SLC's BEST Japanese food, bar none. The friendly staff is extremely helpful, courteous, professional and attentive. The fish is the freshest in Utah. The steaks are phenomenal and are provided in generous portions. Other Japanese restaurants in SLC charge the sme price, for the same menu, but the quality and service can no even hope to compare to that of Kyoto. Don't expect to just "show up" and quickly get a table. You will need a reservation for this place and it is more than worth the effort. You have many choices for Japanese dining, but you will never go wrong with Kyoto.
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Know Before You Go:
Remove your shoes and kneel on a tatami mat--it adds to the ambience. Don't forget the chopsticks.
Save Time:
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
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Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Theater District Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot
