Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: (801) 467-5545
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Simpson Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Lunch Spot 2005, Power Lunch 2005, Sushi 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm , Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar – by Ed Richards
The Scene
Tsunami's understated decor features a mix of tapestries emblazoned with Japanese symbols and exquisite landscape woodcuts. Located in Sugarhouse, it attracts an urbane clientele--a cross-section of young hipsters, working professionals and upscale families--all drawn by the restaurant's welcoming vibe and killer sushi. Patrons can enjoy relatively intimate dining at candlelit booths or tables, or experience a more casual, communal vibe at the lively sushi bar.
The Food
Forgo the combination dinner your first time--ordering several appetizers is the best way to sample the full range of delicacies. Standouts include Tsunami shrimp, a spicy baked treat served in teriyaki-like sauce and portioned for easy sharing. If you're in the mood for spring rolls, order the fresh veggie version with peanut sauce, not the overly crisp fried wonton and pork variety. Diehard sushi fans will not be disappointed, as the chefs craft classic rolls like the spider (soft-shell crab) and the visually stunning freshwater eel-based caterpillar roll (featuring faux antennae) with expertise.
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Insider Tips
New to Sushi?Tsunami's small sushi bar is for sushi experts only. If you're unsure of your chopstick skills, grab a table.
Park ItParking can be sparse on the weekends, so aim for the lot's less-busy northwest side rather than the movie-patron-heavy south side.
Make a Night of ItAfter sushi, catch a flick at the Cinemark.
User Reviews for Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar
07/22/2008 Posted by princhi
My husband dined at Tsunami last Saturday night. We were very displeased with our experience. The tables were so close to the kitchen that we had to listen to a woman behind the counter complain to our waiter about how my husband had requested his order. Every sushi roll seemed to have smoked salmon or eel or both (there are other ingredients!). The fish we received was not at all fresh. It is a little scary when a tekka maki roll has tuna that is a washed out pink color. I couldn't even choke down the rest of the roll. That is $75 I'll never see again.
05/21/2008 Posted by S8snow
Tsunami is probably the best sushi bar in Salt Lake. The fish is always fresh and the service is Great. Very clean toiletries and kitchen. Parking is usually not a problem except for the Union Heights location on the weekends. I highly recommend Tsunami to anybody even if you do not like sushi, they have the best ribs i have ever had!!! Eat here trust me
Pros: Fresh fish and other items on menu, Service
Cons: parking on weekends
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