Kyoto: Traditional, Reliable and Delicious

Kyoto is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Utah. As someone who has spent considerable time in Japan, this place has the ambiance, personality and, most important, the food for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Décor and patrons are classically Japanese. Better still, the food is authentic and simply excellent. If you are looking for “Nuevo sushi” that is deep-fried, avocado-filled, and topped with some kind of mayonnaise-based sauce, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for traditional Japanese done right, you will adore Kyoto. The sushi is absolutely outstanding. I recommend all of them. If you are not fond of sushi, they have many other excellent alternatives, including traditional teriyaki, sukiyaki, udon, tonkatsu, and tempura dishes. My favorite is the teriyaki and tempura combo. Their tempura is very lightly breaded like you would find in Japan with a particularly good dipping sauce. All meals come with rice, soup, and salad. Kyoto can get exceptionally busy so reservations are always a good idea if you need a table. Ask for a traditional tatami booth if you have a party of four or larger. Your best chance for a walk-in is at the the sushi bar. Their parking lot is typically quite full but you can park down the street in this safe, quite neighborhood and it is worth the walk.

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