Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

The Decline of Kyoto. It's sad to partake in the decline of one of Salt Lake's most venerable, and my traditionally favorite, sushi bars: Kyoto. Since back in the day, over ten years ago, when dear old Rocky oversaw the sushi chefs, Kyoto has been, for me, the standard of excellence in sushi. Make no mistake, the restaurant's tempura is still the best to be found. But their sushi, under the current guidance of Akira, Old Rocky's protegee, has suffered from a lack of enthusiasm and care. Much the way a seemingly bored Akira treats his guests. Tonight we started with 4 dishes: seaweed and squid salad, baked mussels, mussel shooters and raw oysters. Every dish was drenched in chili spice. Even the oysters. It was as if chili or hot spice is now the fallback flavor in all their sushi recipes. Unfortunately, hot spice mangles the delicate flavor of most fish, and certainly oysters. When I had the temerity to ask about the liberal use of chili spice, I was treated to hastily and resentfully prepared sushi the rest of the evening. Including a broiled fish appetizer that was the consistency of shoe leather. I've been going to Kyoto's for 15 years. Sadly, it's time to move on. Thanks for the great meals and memories, Kyoto.…

Hurry Rush rush, you gotta leave!. My friends and I went here to eat. We called ahead about a week before to see if we needed reservations and we were told no. I went in to get a table and the hostess told me we could get in at 7, I called the others and they said this was great. I told the hostess that 7 would be great, she told me that they didn't have one at 7pm, the next was 9. So I called everyone back relayed this. To cut a long story short the hostess said 7 would be good. We got in and yes some of our party arrived later. Our food arrived late, some was over cooked and the steak was undercooked ( I ordered medium not Steak tartar). Some of the food was cold. The spicy Tuna was very very fishy tasting, made some gag with the strong flavor. Once the food arrived the chef and the hostess kept walking around our table checking out our progress and telling us we had to hurry and eat then leave. Only the busboy was worth it.…

Best Curry. Better get to lunch early the Chicken Katsu Curry is a traditional Fave!!! And believe me they do run out!!! Reasonably priced for such a large portion!!! YUM! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! The staff is wonderful and attentive!!! I hope to continue the Kyoto tradition for years to come!!!…