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Takashi
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
18 W Market StSalt Lake City, UT 84139
(801) 519-9595
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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216 reviews for Takashi
Review Highlights
"My husband loved the Strawberry Fields roll."
(in 10 reviews)
"I would go here in a heartbeat next time I am in SLC."
(in 40 reviews)
"...like, the yellow submarine, black magic woman, and others."
(in 6 reviews)
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216 reviews in English
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Review from David K.
Draper, UT
2/7/2012
I love me some sushi and this is by far the best place to get it in Utah. The only problem I have here is that I go so often that I have eaten every sushi roll on the menu various times. Even so, this is still my favorite place for sushi.
The fish is always fresh and tastey, I have never had a bad bit of fish from here, and that is obviously most important. Also, I like the way the rolls are served. They are built to last (not fall apart as soon as you grab them with the chop stix).
Seriously, you can have any roll here and it will be good (except for the Philadephia Roll and that is because I think cream cheese should never be used on a sushi roll, you can barely taste anything else). -
Review from Judi T.
Salt Lake City, UT
2/7/2012
GNO! This is the creme dela creme of sushi. I love everything on the menu, but whats not on the menu is even better.
This is our order every time.....
Appetizers: gyozas and papaya salad
Rolls: OM(on menu) Ceviche, Summit &
The TNT
OTM(off the menu) Lady in Red &
The Snow White
Dessert: Mango mouse
I promise you will NOT be disappointed!
I heart Takashis!
P.S. if you love Strawberry Fields, you'll love the Lady in Red. -
Review from Daryn E.
Salt Lake City, UT
2/2/2012
As far as sushi goes you really can't beat Takashi in Downtown SLC. I have eaten sushi from NY to Tokyo and the quality and presentation at Takashi can be matched, but can't be beaten.
You can not go wrong with anything on the menu here. The TNT, and Strawberry fields rolls are especially good. The saki selection is also amazing and not too pricey.
This is a very popular place with locals and travelers and they do not take reservations, so show up early and plan to wait a bit for a table if you come during prime time dinner hours. -
Review from Ben W.
Sandy, UT
2/1/2012
Food: This is my Gold Standard for Sushi
Staff: Very friendly and provides good recommendations
Atmosphere: ~20-25 tables plus Sushi bar
Parking: Street parking
As I mentioned above, this is my Gold Standard for Sushi. I travel quite a bit and haven't found a place that is better. I actually hesitate to go to other Sushi restaurants because of this place. The only draw back, sometimes its hard to get a table.
Favorite Dish:
- Blacken Cod
- Black Magic Woman (BMW)
- TNT
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Review from Allie C.
Salt Lake City, UT
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
4.5 stars.
The first time I tried to eat here was on a Saturday night and was told the wait would be 2.5 hours for a 2 top (around 7ish). On a Thursday at about 8:30 the wait was 15 minutes with a spot at the bar. Works for me. The place was packed while every other restaurant on Market street sat half empty...this place definitely seems like the hip place to be. Drunk hipsters be bein everywhere.
So, very excited we got 5 rolls and an appetizer between 2 people. It was delicious.
Gyoza - Cooked perfectly. Awesome.
Tiger Roll - Very good roll....sesame seeds are awful though, why is this a thing?
T&T Roll - Came with "Hotter than Hell" dipping sauce. So good I kept it for later.
Forrest Gump Roll!!!! - I don't even remember what was in this dude (it was a week ago or so) but it was the class of our meal. The only thing that wasn't just very good sushi....it made me believe the ridiculously high praise this place gets.
Summit Roll - Wrapped in cucumber. A little odd at first, but delicious.
Magic Dragon Roll - After eating 4 rolls and the gyoza we were still hungry...so we got a 5th roll in place of a desert. We needed to get some eels up inside us. It was getting towards closing time but this was still a disappointing roll. It was mushy and lopsided. Edible but not very good...the only thing that was even remotely disappointing though.
I would recommend this place to anyone. Best sushi I've had in salt lake. -
Review from Derek S.
Salt Lake City, UT
2/1/2012
I've gone to Takashi a couple of times and was thoroughly impressed by the food both times. The sushi is best I've had in Salt Lake, the decor is original and fun, and the location is perfect for me.
Unfortunately, the service was sup-par both times I was there. -
Review from Ted O.
Denver, CO
1/10/2012
Oh man. I read through some of the reviews before I wrote this, and I saw several people talking about how this is the best sushi in SLC.
I believe it. Because it's the best sushi I ever had. My girlfriend and I came here after she came out to meet me when I was on a business trip before we hit the parks in southern Utah.
I can't decide if it's fortunate or unfortunate, but this was one of my first real sushi experiences. The lady loves it, so we came here the night she got into town. We sat at the sushi bar, which was a fantastic decision, because it allowed the chef to recommend all of his favorites. His favorites immediately became my favorites. The summit roll just might be the best sushi roll ever created, and the ramon roll is amazing as well.
How could having this as my first sushi experience be unfortunate? Because in the 3 or 4 months since I have been sampling the sushi at highly rated restaurants in cities like Denver and NYC and nothing comes close. I have this idea in my mind that sushi is supposed to taste like the wonderful freshness of Takashi, and thus far, no other restaurant has been able to match it.
If I could give it 6 stars I would! Amazing! -
Review from John Z.
Sugar Land, TX
1/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Without a doubt Takashi has created an amazing sushi place. His softshell crab rolls are the best on the planet. Also be sure to try the spicy mussels. It can get very busy (with all the hipsters) on the weekends, so try for a weeknight.
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Review from Nick V.
West Jordan, UT
12/15/2011
Loved it. Best sushi I've had in SLC. Great fresh fish and unique rolls. Service was top notch. We had 5 rolls, beers, appetizer and two deserts and it came out to $84 which isn't bad at all. The only downside is it is downtown and I hate downtown traffic/parking. Cost me $10 to valet because there was no parking but that is just something to deal with. I would probably go here weekly if they had decent parking.
Imagine role and strawberry fields roll were awesome. Would get those again for sure. -
Review from Saul G.
Salt Lake City, UT
1/18/2012
Takashi is really the only place I will get sushi in Salt Lake. I have had decent experiences at Naked Fish but Takashi has everything.
I think the mark of a truly great sushi restaurant is a well crafted and well executed kitchen menu. Most sushi joints have one merely as an afterthought...something to serve to the squares who don't like raw fish...they'll have tempura, they'll have fried tofu, they'll have teriyaki steak...all only half-assed usually. Being half Japanese myself I swear by their agedashi tofu...it's like my g-ma used to make. Also their soba is awesome. Probably the only sushi place I could go to and not have a single piece of fish and be satisfied. Grilled eggplant (nasu) is not to be missed either.
Now onto the fish... I have been a regular here for a number of years and their turnover as far as sushi chefs is very minimal, which means consistency. Takashi-san himself is behind the line very often and is very friendly, engaging and efficient. But so are Tommy, Jacob, Tony and Ryan among others.... The selection of fish ranges from your usual maguro and hamachi to needlefish, fresh bonito, fresh sardines and some of the best saba I've had anywhere.
They serve non-traditional rolls that involve fruit (my g-ma would cringe) but they do a very good job with traditional stuff too. The non-traditional stuff can be very good tho, and I have certainly enjoyed flavor combinations I never thought I'd enjoy.
The atmosphere is boisterous and any given night of the week you should be prepared to wait unless you are there by yourself when you can usually get sat at the sushi bar right away. They have a small bar area where you can wait and have a drink before you sit as well.
All in all Takashi is always a good experience. -
Review from Danielle C.
Denver, CO
12/1/2011
Wow, giving this place 5 stars reminds me that I've been a little too generous with my 5's. Now THIS place is 5 stars all the way!
I visited Salt Lake City a couple months ago and have been dreaming of this sushi ever since. Specifically, the Summit Roll. Oh my goodness the Summit Roll. Um, do you deliver? To Denver? Please?!?
First of all, my boyfriend and I came in on a crowded Thursday night and had no choice but to sit at the sushi bar. Best accident ever! The chefs at Takashi are super friendly and fun to watch. And they give great recommendations. Like the Summit Roll. Did I mention the Summit Roll? Oh man, just try it.
We had the Summit Roll, a couple different pieces of nigiri (all fresh and delicious), the yellow submarine, ceviche roll, and Ramon's Roll (second favorite of the night).
All of the fish was delicious, every piece of sushi was expertly prepared, and you can't beat the friendly folks who work here. I've toyed with the idea of driving 8 hours to SLC just for the Summit Roll and Ramon's Roll. It might happen. I can't get them off of my mind! I've had some of the best sushi in Denver since and it just doesn't compare! You will not be disappointed! -
Review from Dustin T.
Salt Lake City, UT
Like any sushi place, the experience all depends on the chef and those preparing the rolls. We've experienced some variation in the roles, which is disappointing.
But, I do love the uniqueness of the rolls and the freshness of their fish at Takashi. Try the Mexican role - I love the way that it's served.
They've also got a few 'off the menu' specials that we love. -
Review from Jessica L.
Layton, UT
1/20/2012
Loved my experience at Takashi. Food was great all around including the TNT with the special spicy dipping sauce, the Crunchy Ebi, the zesty clam appetizer, and the...yellow submarine?...something like that name, with the special ginger dipping sauce. The chocolate tarte with the raspberry sauce was great too. Waiter was courteous and helpful. Their specials were very creative. I'll be back. Oh, and the valet parking was easy and worth it - right out front.
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Review from Christie D.
Draper, UT
1/24/2012
This place is so amazing. The sushi is the best in Utah. They do really clever rolls (i.e. the "Strawberry Fields" roll) that involve dynamic flavors that are unexpected and surprisingly delicious. The space is lovely and the servers are helpful without being pushy. The only drawback is the parking but valet is available and generally worth it.
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Review from Yiching P.
Salt Lake City, UT
11/9/2011 4 photos
A friend of mine, who is a sushi chef, brought a few nigiri from Takashi to me at work one day and said, "You've gotta try this!" I did, and I felt in love.
Takashi is one of the best restaurants in the city, in my opinion, and whenever people ask my recommendations on Japanese food or sushi, this is the place I send them to.
I can't go to Takashi often, but when I go, I love requesting a seat at the bar (preferably from Takashi if he's working!) and ask for omakase, which allows the chef to make decisions on what to give me based on what just came in that day, or what the chef's specialties are. Omakase at Takashi never disappoints me! My husband and I would also tell the chef our "budget" for the night and have the chef feed us everything from sashimi to kitchen items.
Think I'm gonna get myself some Takashi again very soon. -
Review from Chloe T.
Salt Lake City, UT
Updated - 1/2/2012
Takashi never ceases to amaze me. We went in at 7:00 on New Years Eve, pretty much expecting not to get a table... we were told 30 minutes, which on a regular night at Takashi, is great! They sat us in about 15-20 minutes. SCORE! Our server was extremely busy, and I thought the sushi chefs hands were going to fall off from how fast they were rolling, but we received everything in a timely fashion and our server was right there when we were low on water or needed another beverage.... which is really just a bonus, we never mind waiting as long as we have our Asahi beers. Pork Belly, Curry Clams, the steak app (can't remember what it was called, but it was $9 for a huge appetizer of med-rare steak), the summit roll, ama ebi, uni, and tai sashimi were our selection.... perfect, delicious, scrumptious, and any other mad-lib adjective for 'awesome'!
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11/7/2010
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Review from Marie W.
Salt Lake City, UT
2/7/2012 Seated via OpenTable
i ADORE takashi! i moved to salt lake from san francisco, and hands-down, this is the best sushi i've had in any city. multiple thumbs up!
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Review from Miklos P.
Marina del Rey, CA
10/21/2011
One of the most amazing Japanese restaurants I've been to recently. And I've been to a few from Sydney to San Francisco to New York to Los Angeles. We had to wait a bit for a table for our group of four (20 min) on a busy Thursday night but it was well worth the wait. One of the only "complaints" would be is that as soon as you step in the place is LOUD. So, if you're looking for a quiet, romantic, intimate dinner with a loved one or a date: "forgeddaboutit"!
The food is scrumptious! We sampled just about everything from "live" oysters to sushi, sashimi, fried this, steamed that, dessert, Japanese beer, Sake and everything in between. We basically ate our way through the menu! It was amazing! Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Salt Lake City. This place will be well worth a visit if you're into Japanese! -
Review from Jamie J.
Los Angeles, CA
10/7/2011
#21
I call these places, theme sushi bars as they exist in cities all over the country. Cities that don't have a true population of true sushi eaters. Case in point. The couple next to me but half a bottle of soy sauce in their miso soup... WTF... Then they had a king sized platter of guess what? California Roll.
The place is crowded and well rated but I didn't drink the kool aid. Don't get me wrong, my meal was fine and if I want sushi in SLC, then I guess this is the place to go. Heck, I'm not even a big sushi eater. I do think I know what good is good.
I had the Imagine roll which was ok. Some additional pieces of tuna and unagi and i called it a night.
Just an average 3 star experience. -
Review from diana y.
9/8/2011
Having only ever lived along coastlines, I will eat very fresh sashimi or nothing at all. It's hard when you're in a land-locked state.
Takashi gets their fish deliveries daily, they're kept at the proper temperature and handled with utmost care-- you can most certainly taste the difference.
After hopping around to several different spots in town, I can honestly say Takashi is legitimately the best sushi joint in Salt Lake City. And that's just that.Listed in: Tasty Salt Lake
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Review from Greg L.
Orem, UT
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Recommend the Magic Role. Good atmosphere and service. Fresh and great flavors. Sitting at the bar is enjoyable because the sushi chefs will have conversation with you.
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Review from Siara C.
Provo, UT
9/26/2011
The ONLY sushi place in Utah worth going to. Why, you ask? What about all the discount, tuesday-special, mayonnaise-on-every-roll places around town? Yeah, exactly my point. Yuck. Those are your other options.
Utah being the land-locked little slice of heaven it is, I might be a snob to say that I wouldn't touch "discount" or "all-you-can-eat" sushi with a 10 foot pole. Or any sushi, for that matter, that does anything to cover up the taste of what should be supremely fresh fish. I would, however, be inclined to spend a little more money to eat fish that is flown in daily. Especially when I'm eating it raw. Worth every penny. Takashi has the most unique, inventive rolls and the most knowledgable servers. If you have a non-sushi eating pal in attendance, the other entrees far exceed anything you'd see at other sushi places. Try the mango mousse for a light dessert. Perfection! -
Review from Richard G.
Provo, UT
10/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very good freestyle sushi.
Takashi offers a wide variety of other Japanese offerings as well, which is a welcome change from the strict sushi offerings of most higher end joints. Usually the only place you can find both is at low-end, something-for-everyone type places.
I very much appreciated their special fish menu, offering several fish that I have never had the opportunity to try. The quality of all the fish seemed excellent. The only real complaint I had was that the rolls all seemed a little thin and made too quickly without the craft & quality of some of the greats.
The sake list was great! -
Review from Yuri K.
Updated - 12/5/2011
Still great food. I see that they updated the menu with some trendy items - like pork belly. Can't go wrong there. Still excellent service and same, familiar, delicious food. Quality and ambiance remains unchanged and as vibrant as when it first opened. I got the yakisoba updated with some charred pork ribs. It was insane, although the broth was slightly on the underseasoned side. As always, highly recommended and price is extremely competitive when looking at sushi restaurants of equal calibres in major cities.
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9/17/2009
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Review from Vi T.
8/8/2011
I love sushi. I could eat sushi every week and be entirely content. Needless to say, I've eaten at a lot of different sushi places and Takashi is still one of my favorites.
People tend to complain about the price but I think their prices are comparable to most sushi joints. I mean, unless you're solely eating sushi at Smith's or something.
Their fish is always fresh and the presentation, beautiful. Sure, they have a handful of generic rolls but that's okay. Sometimes you want something simple and not so complex. I love trying their special rolls that are displayed on their fun chalkboard pillar by the sushi bar. If I was more artistic, I would have a wall like that at my place!
I adore the modern yet simple decor of the restaurant. Nothing super flashy so you don't feel too out of place if you show up in jeans and a t-shirt. But it's swanky enough for a nice night out. And if you're having a night out, try the Rosy Glow sake. You'll thank me later.
Oh speaking of the sushi bar, if you're alone or in a really small group, I'd suggest sitting at the bar. This isn't a "slap fish on a plate and I'm done" kind of thing. They truly are entertainers. They show you that sushi-making is an art. I once watched a chef spend 5 minutes cutting and fanning out cucumber pieces and that was just for decoration! Watching them expertly cut, roll, and add embellishments to your plate is a magical experience. -
Review from Karen S.
7/25/2011
We were looking for a great place to 'show off' Salt Lake a little bit and great reviews and reputation led us here.
The decor was immediately impressive. It feels very nice, without looking down it's nose at you. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable.
Our server was super friendly and helpful and definitely kept the water coming, which is important to me.
The sushi was good, we stuck to rolls. I don't know if I can say it was amazing, but there were some unique flavors and it was beautifully served. The price was reasonable as well.
I'm afraid I can't give you details on what we ordered, but I was glad to be eating there and would do it again.
One random tidbit, something I found entertaining, was the full length mirror in the bathroom, positioned so you can be confident that nothing has gone awry with the back half of you during your visit there.Listed in: Asian Cusine, Here Fishy Fishy Fishy
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Review from Michael M.
Houston, TX
12/29/2011
My wife and I were visiting SLC on a ski vacation. Takashi was close to our hotel and sounded like our kind of place. We arrived with an Open Table reservation at 6pm on a Wednesday and were seated promptly. By 7pm they were full and service slowed but we had (reasonably priced) wine and were in no hurry. Angelica was friendly and helpful, recommending fried oysters with aioli dipping sauce to start, which was excellent. Next we had a thinly sliced waguy beef roll with green onion and julienned carrots with three sauces, of which the teriaki sauce was best complimenting the seared med-rare beef. Next my wife ordered a Forrest Gump maki roll, with tempura shrimp, eel sauce, etc. I'm a sashimi fan and rarely order sushi or maki, but this roll was good. Next we ordered gyoza pork dumplings, the green-lipped mussels with mushroom, avocado and quail egg, and finally a fresh salmon, spicy scallops, scallions and tabiko gunkan maki. It was really busy by then and the order was taking awhile, so Angie brought out two bowls of hot Miso soup on the house. The rest of our order came and it was all so good! What I liked best was the variety of choices other than standard sushi and maki rolls. Everything we ordered was fresh, cooked properly, and served with a smile. I would whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal while in SLC. Oh, and it was half what we spent at Christopher's and J&G's.
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Review from Kate C.
Updated - 8/10/2011 1 photo
I am usually one to admit when I am slapped in the face with being wrong. That said, I may have been a little harsh on my friend Takashi in my first review. Sure, this place is a little pretentious, but they aren't quite as overrated as I originally thought. I suppose I'm starting like them because they are constantly impressing me with their ingredient combinations. To be fair, I've seen other sushi restaurants incorporate fruits into rolls before, but never kiwi! That's probably what won me over. I visited Takashi last night and ordered a roll from the "specials" board that had kiwi on it! Amazing.
I usually judge my sushi restaurant experiences based on their unique flavor combinations in their specialty rolls. For this reason only, Takashi deserves the extra star. What with the Strawberry Fields roll and now a kiwi roll... the possibilities behind that sushi bar inspire me. I'm tempted to keep eating at Takashi often (despite my bank account) just to see what they might invent next.Listed in: Operation Sushi (SLC)
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9/1/2010
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Review from Sarah C.
Salt Lake City, UT
11/25/2011
WIth 202 reviews at the time of my writing this, all I have to say is that I am kicking myself for not going here earlier.
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Review from Mishy B.
Atlanta, GA
11/23/2011
Sushi in Salt Lake City?? What??!! My credentials: Raised by a Japanese mother and a chef father, travel for work and sample the sushi in almost every city I visit around the world.
This place is awesome!! I mean, worth-writing-a-review-about awesome. A friend of mine, a SLC local, suggested I try sushi at this "amazing restaurant downtown." Reluctantly I agreed, and prepared for disappointment. As a side-note, Salt Lake City has definitely been one travel destination of mine that has defied my expectations in only the most amazing ways. I truly fall more in love with it every time I come here!
Takashi was no exception. I was expecting pseudo-Japanese fare for the California Roll eaters sprinkled with a few authentic options for the "daring." Ohhh not so! The traditionalist in me ordered toro (fatty tuna) nigiri, saba (mackerel), ikura (salmon roe), uni (sea urchin), and a nice warm bottle of sake to wash it all down. The verdict? Yum! I gave it my stamp of approval. I then decided to go the non-traditionalist route (I was hungry) and I ordered the T&T roll (supposedly a spicy roll or something, I can't quite remember due to the aforementioned bottle of sake) but it was not my favorite. It came with a spicy sauce that I can only really describe as like a homemade sriracha... I love sriracha, LOVE sriracha I mean I could take a bath in that stuff, but for some reason I hate it on sushi. I guess that's what I get for getting their Americanized sushi option. Still though, compared to other rolls I've had at other establishments, it was not bad! And then I got something else, I can't quite remember what is was (I feel bad because my awesome server, Brice, suggested it for me) but if it helps it was a light white fish with a very mild flavor and relatively firm texture served with mixed greens. Delicious! Simple and delicate. Annnnd to finish it all off, a candy cap mushroom panna cotta that was soo satisfying and not overwhelming in the least bit.
I really appreciate that the chefs really take pride in their craft, and I can see (and taste) their culinary skills. The price was great for the quality of menu items, creativity, and ambiance. In other major cities you would be dropping some serious cash for a similar dining experience.
Overall, I would give Takashi a 5. I will not mention other sushi places in this city I've accidentally stumbled into by name... but I will not be returning to those places!! Takashi you have my loyalty whenever I'm in Salt Lake City! I thought it was the land of skiing and many wives, but I guess I can add sushi to the list now too. -
Review from Jason D.
6/21/2011
I've been to a number of sushi restaurants in Utah, California, and even Japan. This place is not the best sushi place I've been to, but is easily the best place to find sushi in Utah.
The sushi rolls here are uniquely named and cleverly made. Strawberry Fields is a spicy roll that is hard to resist. At first thought one might think strawberries shouldn't go with sushi, but this roll is good. The strawberries, spices, eel sauce, and escolar is an orgasm of flavors in the mouth, a mix of senses. Other than this my favorite rolls include: the Magic Dragon, Yellow Submarine, Rainbow, and Sunshine.
A lot of sushi restaurants have really good rolls because they know how to cover the blandness of the fish and the only way to really tell how fresh the fish is is to actually try the nigiri or the sashimi. Fortunately the nigiri and sashimi here are very good. It is easy to tell that the fish is fresh, well as fresh as you can get in Utah anyway. It is always good to try out their seasonal fish, which isn't on the menu, but is shown on the board.
The only downsides would be the waiting time, which is border line ridiculous, but is definitely worth it; and the noise level. i was considering giving this place 4 stars as a result, but I love this place too much. Definitely book in advance.
If you sit at the bar ALWAYS ask the chef for recommendations. :D
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Review from Leo I.
Oak Park, IL
7/21/2011
A lively restaurant that usually gets busy with conference goers staying at the nearby hotels, Takashi offers decent sushi but it is a bit on the expensive side.
Depending on the day and your sitting, service can be fast or slow. Seated at the bar, I had the full attention of a chef who prepared all my orders. He was friendly, polite, and attentive. The ambiance is modern and the space is rather noisy with loud music and conversations creating a club-y feeling.
I tried albacore nigiri, a spicy tuna role, and salmon sashimi.
The salmon was nicely presented but the slices were thinner than what I am used to at other sushi places.
The spicy tuna role was unimpressive. This role is my yard-stick for measuring the average quality of a sushi bar. A sign of a good bar is when the chef or the waiter ask you how spicy you want the role. No such luck here: the role is made with the standard spicy mayo.
The albacore was good and I liked the sliced green chili pepper it was topped with as it definitely added a bite.
Given the transient clientele that is unlikely to return on a regular basis, Takashi makes little effort to establish loyalty. Nonetheless it's a reasonable choice for sushi if you stay at a nearby hotel. -
Review from Tyson Q.
Salt Lake City, UT
9/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is the best Sushi place I've literally ever been to, and I've been to a lot. The food is fantastic, service great, and the price is completely reasonable.
If you're in the Salt Lake City area.. this place is highly recommended! -
Review from Alison G.
Park City, UT
11/25/2011
LOVED the roll that is wrapped in cucumber. Nice and fresh and crunchy and not all the white rice that I'm not such a fan of. My second favorite was a roll with sable fish - can't remember the name of it. Love the vegetarian rolls too. Wish they offered brown rice. Great service!
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Review from Kitty O.
San Francisco, CA
6/7/2011
Totally UNDERWHELMED!
Yelp has let me down... I was sold on this because of John F.'s review in particular...because I'm from SF, and I've been to Blowfish (my friend actually worked there as a chef).
But this was mediocre at best. Yes the sushi was fresh, and I have to say the ankimo nigiri was the yummiest thing I had, but something about the place just wasn't working for me. Maybe I'm kinda a sushi snob... But the atmosphere wasn't working for me either...
The non sushi entrees were awful... Even if it's fusion, I've still had way better. We couldn't finish anything we ordered that was not sushi. Tempura was overdone... Eggplant was smothered in too sweet miso sauce (I was expecting something like nasu dengaku but it was just slices of eggplant).
Come to SF and have sushi/Japanese...even a 3 star place here is better than this. -
Review from Crystal H.
6/7/2011
I would have never even considered going for sushi in Salt Lake City had it not been for Lisa L (LV yelper: http://www.yelp.com/us...) and SLC's Community Manager, Jeffrey S. Fresh from the plane, I was whisked into this comfortable, modern space that had thinned out as we made our way for a later evening dinner of rolls and sashimi.
The list of daily specials is lengthy, the selection of rolls in all of their specialty or standard styles is various and we worked hard to keep up with the assortment. Our server was incredible, giving us suggestions for how to flush out our orders and 'reeling' us in from over-ordering. This was a fortunate step - because I still had time for green tea ice cream, which I believe is sourced from a local ice cream shop.
When all was said and done I'd been treated to quite the range: from white fish sashimi, to tataki, vegetable rolls, BBQ eel, and some good medium level spice. And I was left positively perplexed by the freshness and excellent quality I thought could only be found on the west coast: perhaps it's time to step out of my 'shell'tered life and start trying out sushi outside of coastal cities like my hometown of Vancouver.Listed in: The Peaks of Salt Lake City
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Review from Greg H.
Glendale, CA
8/9/2011
Quite possibly the best Sushi restaurant i've ever been to. Takashi works the bar with about 5 of his other chefs and is a genious with the knife. They have incredible apps and the fish is flown in daily. If you want something a little bit special...walk to the bar and ask Takashi whats recommended for the night! The wait is almost always an hour on the weekends, but the bar serves app and great drinks to make the time go by faster; it's worth the wait!
Lived here for 6 yrs and Takashi was one of my frequent dinner spots; now I live in Ca but I always eat at least 1 night when i'm back in SLC! -
Review from Haley G.
Washington, DC
10/17/2011
I'm a food snob - ESPECIALLY when it comes to Japanese food. I blame it on my Japanese mother and the fact that I grew up in Japan. In any event, when it comes to Japanese food in Utah, it doesn't get any better, fresher, or more authentic than this place. I've gone a handful of times and haven't been disappointed. Sure, there are still splashes of fusion throughout the menu and very few entrees are truly authentic, but I'm still giving this place 5 stars because for Utah, it IS "as good as it gets!"
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Review from Chase M.
South Jordan, UT
6/28/2011
I lived for several years and dined quite well from Hokkaido, to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and even Okinawa. And several exceptionable places in the U.S. as well.
My goal is to find the number one Japanese restaurant in northern Utah. Rankings score by quality/freshness, authenticity, atmosphere and price.
when you enter Takashi you'll immediate see a row of stacked award plates rising upward from its base to the ceiling. Takashi has certainly won numerous awards. Are they justified? Yes mostly.
I ordered my usual round of comparative dishes and they were good. Although the maguro was on the sticky side on a Tuesday. Takashi is your trendy downtown hotspot to sit down for some some good sushi. Atmosphere wise it takes more of the "fusion" approach towards its decor and style. Its definitely upbeat and was very busy! With a group of sushi chefs working feverishly behind the counter they had a full restaurant.
But I found its pricing delta to be high for the quality. Overall Takashi was more about location and atmosphere. Good, but I have had better. More reviews to come. -
Review from Jeffrey S.
Midvale, UT
5/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
There's room for plenty of five-star sushi joints in Utah, and Takashi is definitely one of them. After hearing plenty about the place, we finally made it in just after 9pm one night for a light, late dinner.
I love the location, and think they've done a nice job with a simple but full decor. The white dangly lanterns (as I'm sure they're referred to in the interior decorating world) were a nice touch, although the one above my head was directly in the path of the ventilation/ac/heat/airflow and was tossed around all night. But honestly, if you let something like that bother you, you're never going to enjoy a meal anywhere.
We were seated right away and given the chance to order from the menu or the specials. Between the 3 of us, we had five items; four rolls and a sashimi plate. The sashimi was served with a light tomatillo sauce on top and the tartness of the tomatillos and smooth fish was a fun combination in my mouth. I will say that the fish was not my favorite, but for the life of me I can't remember what kind it was so I'm afraid my guidance on that dish is useless.
The winner of the night, at least for me, as the Evergreen roll (a special) complete with a big ol' stalk of asparagus running through it. Honestly, they were all good and although I was never blown out of my shoes I was completely satisfied. Maybe I'm a man of simple needs, but when you serve well-composed sushi in a great downtown location I have a hard time complaining about anything. It was more reasonably priced than I had imagined and would never complain about having to come back again, especially with the great company I kept that night. Superlative-worthy? Superlatives are so 2009. I'm just sticking with "I'm happy."
