Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar
(801) 467-5545
2223 Highland Dr
Salt Lake City,
UT
84106
40.7223
-111.8585
Neighborhood: Sugar House
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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.
User Reviews
kwill22
June 03, 2009
I have been to hundreds of sushi places and will pay 200 dollars for a plane ticket from california just to eat at tsunami for one night. it is my favorite place in the whole country to eat. i love it!
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ptownie
February 05, 2009
My husband and I went here last night, and I now wish we had never wasted our time or money. We were seated promptly, and served miso right away. So far so good.....until we waited over a half an hour for our sushi to arrive! Our water glasses stayed filled, but what good is a belly full of water if you're about to eat rolls of rice and fish? We watches tables around us receive their food, eat, and leave, and yet we were not served! When our rolls finally arrived, the presentation was incredibly sloppy; the rolls were not properly rolled, the rice was falling off, you could see large patches of seaweed, where rice SHOULD have been, the fish was bland and tasteless....thank God for wasabi! The only saving grace from the shoddy and sub-par sushi was the wasabi. One of the biggest aspects of sushi is the PRESENTATION! Sushi is not only supposed to be about flavor, but a display of art as well, both marks that Tsunami missed. While we were attempting to salvage what we could of the meal, we had to listen to employees complain about various topics what time they were supposed to get off, things they didn't like about other employees, etc. Not appropriate dining room etiquette, and certainly NOT a way to lure patrons back! When the waitress brought us change, she gave us a $10 bill and 2 ones, as if we were going to tip $10 on a $35 meal! Upon leaving, I asked to speak to the manager, who was friendly and apologetic enough, but seemingly clueless to the various issues pointed out. She offered us a gift certificate, which I politely declined. Why would I want to go through this all over again, even if it was for free, when there are many more sushi places I could try my luck with? I hear Kyoto is good....
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rachaelsmiles
January 19, 2009
I have had nothing but great experiences with the food, service and management. The staff has always been very accomodating and friendly.
read full reviewThe Details on Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar
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 It:
Parking 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 It:
After sushi, catch a flick at the Cinemark.
