Kyoto Restaurant - Salt Lake City, Utah
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Lord Mot
N 40° 44.487 W 111° 51.593
12T E 427400 N 4510411
The best and most authentic Japanese food in Utah
Waymark Code: WMCMA3
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2011
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Established in 1984, Kyoto Japanese restaurant in Sugar House is one of Salt Lake City's oldest and most popular Japanese restaurants. It's also one of my personal favorites. We come here with friends and family for birthdays and other special occasions. Kyoto doesn't serve trendy Asian cuisine or complicated sushi rolls with names like "Playboy Roll," "Death Roll," etc. Instead, the restaurant focuses on traditional, well-prepared sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi as well as tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese favorites.
My favorite dish is their Tonkatsu, It is the best I've had since living in Japan. Some of the standout dishes on Kyoto's menu are sweet-but-not-too-sweet chicken teriyaki and the light, tasty tempura. The shrimp and vegetable tempura are especially good. Kyoto's miso soup is the best I've had in Salt Lake City. Kyoto's portion sizes tend to be huge, so plan to share or take home leftovers.
The atmosphere at Kyoto is calm and quiet, and the kimono-clad wait staff are charming and attentive. Kyoto gets busy on weekends and even some week nights, so it's a good idea to call ahead for a reservation. If you have four or more people, ask for a private booth.
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