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Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1066 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Peggi Ince-Whiting

  • Neighbourhood

    Salt Lake City

  • Cross Street

    1100 East

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,066 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Utah

    Best Value

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Value

  • Salt Lake City

    Healthy

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the surface area of the food. Love everything about this restaurant
  2. RoiDana

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sashimi was super fresh and everything we ordered was beautifully plated. Very nice environment and excellent service made this a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
  3. KathyH

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was fabulous! Brought our eight year old granddaughter for birthday! The Special birthday mango ice cream was delicious! Service was the best we’ve had in a long time. And the food is always good!
  4. lovesgreatfood

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi we have had in a long time. Such great selections of different kinds of rolls. Service was excellent and our waitress very attentive. We liked that the staff helped one another. When a roll was ready it was delivered by whomever was available so we did not have to wait.
  5. JamesL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific food and service. We were very impressed with the overall experience. Thank you.
  6. HallieM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    I can’t believe a Japanese restaurant has fake wasabi. Also, the restaurant was dirty. Food all over the floor.
  7. skier65

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Portions we’re large despite other reviews I read. Tempura was great . Best Sukiyaki in salt lake. I’ve been going here for 30 years. Change in management hasn’t affected quality
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The food was horrible. The chicken from the chicken teriyaki meal was dry and chewy. The meat tasted old. It was overpriced.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    We had a reservation, but when we got there we were simply put at the end of the wait list, and had to wait 20+ minutes, despite the fact that there were numerous empty tables. Seems there is no point in making a reservation.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Kyoto is a fabulous sushi spot. The pricing is unbeatable! The sashimi melts in your mouth. The spicy tuna // fiery rolls are impeccable. The pink roll is also delicious. The chilled Pearl Sake is the perfect dipping drink throughout the meal. You really can’t go wrong here.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Rice on the rolls was old. Amount of fish in rolls was small
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place was amazing!
  14. Ray007

    Salt Lake City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great Japanese food great sushi and other dishes.
  15. TiffanyB

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time dining on Friday night! Our party of "just the ladies" hadn't gotten together for a long time and the private-ish room afforded us the space to bond over some of the best Japanese you can get in the state! It reminded us of when our grandfather would go to Mikado downtown for traditional dishes. The flavors and service did not disappoint. Thank you!
  16. Tristan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to Kyoto 4-5 times now, but this was my first time making a reservation. Every time I've gone, the service has been excellent, the waiters & waitresses have been timely & extremely friendly, and the food has been cooked & prepared pretty much to perfection. I'd be perfectly content eating there every day if I could afford it.
  17. AllynM

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable night out with good neighbors.
  18. dennisv

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our second time here and both times the food was very good and fresh. The sukiyaki is very, very good!
  19. TamS

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I've been going to the restaurant for years, probably even a decade. This time was not so great. I was running a little late and called the restaurant to alert them. The host told me " okay, but we will need this table by xx:xx time " . Kind of rude, I get it's a Vday but I wasn't going to hog the space. When we got there, we were seated, the food came fast but the rolls were falling apart. Definitely not the quality I am typically used to. I will be back for udon, but not really expecting much.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time with a group of friends celebrating my wife’s birthday. The dinner was fantastic!! They have the best Sukiyaki and sushi in town!!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just love their food ! We had the best time .. service - 5 star and the tempura is amazing! Thank you for making the birthday celebration really special !
  22. AngieC

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was very attentive and the food was great
  23. JarlN

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Sushi not the freshest
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Pretty good experience. They were confused when I asked for the vegan menu, and brought a gluten free menu… all in all decent. My husband loved his steak and salmon.
  25. MarkW

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food always love eating here. The best service
  26. MeganM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Kyoto is very consistently a great place to eat. I went with my son and we both loved our food. They really need to upgrade their booths and dining room, it’s starting to look worn down. I know it’s been hard for restaurants during Covid so I definitely plan on going back and support them. Food quality has always been fantastic.
  27. ShannonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visitor and loved the food, service and experience
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delicious meal & wonderful service! Everything we ordered from the Sushi to Tempura & Teriyaki was fresh & amazing. Our group shared 4 different deserts with the Chocolate sushi & Ginger rice pudding being the favorites.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we go here for dinner we have an amazing time and amazing server. We love going here we come at least once a week thank you
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. My new go to sushi place. Cannot recall the last time I had sushi that good. Cannot recommend highly enough.
  31. Joanne

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our dipping sauce for our tempura was cold and rice was barely warm. Other than that the food is great. Our Waiter did an ousting job.
  32. Jsun

    Salt Lake City

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I have been going to Kyoto for over 15 years. But the food quality has been done down. I don’t think I will go back. Tempura was not crispy, miso soup was salty and sashimi was poor.
  33. MarcC

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best sushi meals I've had! Great sashimi, sake, and some amazing rolls!
  34. JulieB

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently wonderful sushi!
  35. MattyP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fresh and excellent! We also had wonderful service which made for a relaxing night out.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was good! Priced very well. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately it was a bit tight and definitely needs a good clean. There were splatters on the walls, and smelled like an old apartment building. Great service and very sweet. I could see eating here again if we can’t get reservations elsewhere.
  37. Josenlisa

    West Palm Beach

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time dining here. The food was great and the service was great as well.
  38. SteveS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Hadn’t been in years. Food was excellent! Service was friendly.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our reservation was ready for us when we arrived. Our food was hot and fresh, plentiful portions, friendly employees.
  40. Housedesk

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem of a restaurant in Salt Lake. Classic architecture and ambience compliments the well-executed Japanese cuisine. Our nigiri, sushi rolls and bento box were all delicious.

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 1066 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    1100 East

  • Neighbourhood

    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

  • 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, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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