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Kyoto Japanese Restaurant, Salt Lake City, UT

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1260 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A Salt Lake City icon, Kyoto has delighted literally generations of diners. This cozy restaurant gives the feel of a bit of Kyoto Japan in the Rocky Mountains. Kyoto specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine. House favorites include the Ebi Tempura and Steak Teriyaki. Kyoto is also known for its Sushi Bar. Patrons may either dine at the Sushi Bar or order sushi from a Japanese style booth.

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant was opened by Sam & Yoshiko Tada in 1984. Sam (a native of Kyoto Japan) brought his culinary skills & Yoshiko managed the accounting and service. Both Sam & Yoshiko still participate in the day to day operations of Kyoto.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 487-3525
  • Website
    http://www.kyotoslc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Peggi Ince-Whiting

Menu

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What 1,260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Utah

    Best Value

  • Utah

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Value

  • Salt Lake City

    Healthy

  • Salt Lake City

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant in Salt Lake City offers a "fabulous experience" with "amazing food and service." Known for its "fresh sushi" and "excellent tempura," it's a "hidden gem" cherished by locals. The restaurant provides a warm atmosphere, "friendly service," and dishes that guests say are "always great," making it a beloved neighborhood staple.

1,260 Reviews

  1. Mikel

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought four friends here who are from out of town and they were fascinated. Everything we ordered (two sushi rolls, steak, sukiyaki, poke don, tempura, miso, teriyaki chicken, sake) was amazing. We sat at one of the cool authentic booths there where you take off your shoes to sit. The waitress burned her hand on the sukiyaki as she was delivering it, and it spilled on one of our shoes. She was so apologetic and tried to clean it but it will need a more thorough washing. But we were more concerned about her hand because it was very, very hot. If you're going for the first time, the sukiyaki (we like the beef) is unreal. We also like the mai zuru and geisha rolls. Such a great meal and great experience for the price.

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  2. Steve

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to go to Kyoto Restaurant when we are in SLC because we really enjoy the food and service!

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  3. Alice

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is good, local owner. Staff is so friendly, great with gluten free. Cute sushi bar, friendly chefs at sushi bar

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  4. David

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps Salt Lake’s most traditional Japanese restaurant, both in terms of ambiance (a building that evokes Japanese architecture with sunken seating and kimono clad staff) and menu. Kyoto has been a fixture for decades, and it still remains a great choice, especially for special occasions. The food remains consistently good and there is a wide enough range of options to satisfy diners who want different types of meals, such as teriyaki versus tempura versus sushi.

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  5. Angela

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with great people. We had a blast. Thanks

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  6. patricia

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was attentive. The food was delicious. We had to replace one appetizer and they did with no fuzz. The kept our table neat and uncluttered as the meal evolved. The prize was modest. Great place!

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  7. Felicia

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and restaurant were great. It was freezing in there though. I had to go get a blanket out of my car because I was so uncomfortable. Other than that everything was great.

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  8. Paul

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server made my granddaughters first Japanese food experience really special. We did not order everything at once and tried many things on the menu over several hours. We will definitely go again! We all had a blast!

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  9. KimberlyK

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was delicious and service was great. We enjoyed the experience very much.

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  10. Dennis

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, only fair service, I wasn't sure the waitress wanted to be there or wanted us there.

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FAQs

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 487-3525.

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-1859

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1100 East
  • Area
    Salt Lake City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peggi Ince-Whiting
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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