675 E 2100 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 467-1875
Food is supposed to be fun right? And what is more fun than watching your food spin round and round on a moving conveyor belt? hmmm....hmmm? We were out to answer this question ourselves as we made our way into Wasabi, Salt Lake's first revolving sushi bar.
What We Loved:
The Concept: This is nothing new. The revolving sushi bar is a staple in Japan and it was only a matter of time before the idea made its way into SLC.
The Atmosphere: Wasabi is casual dining at its best. You can dine alone and still keep yourself occupied with the big screen TV's going full blast. The joint is small yet spacey and there is plenty of room to situate your self at the bar.
The Squid and Seaweed Salads: Some of the best we've had. Yum yum gimme sum.
The Simplicity: This is simple sushi. Don't go into this establishment thinking that you are getting any of the Americanized favorites of deep fried goodies that we've come to love at those other sushi joints. This is true sushi, that's all. Simple rolls, basic nigiri, and few unusual favorites. You can order specials off the menu, but the bar is reserved for the simple.
The Fancy Japanese Soda: If you can figure out how to open the damn bottle, it a refreshing treat.
The Giant Container of Pickled Ginger: Ok....only one of us was SUPER stoked about that, but it is awesome.
The Potstickers: Order them from the kitchen and you won't be let down.
The Price: With the plates ranging from $1.99 to $5.99, we were beginning to worry when we saw the stack pile up in front of us, but when we got the check, it was a measly 25 bones per person. Be careful though, you can rack up a pretty hefty pile of plates pretty quickly.
What We Didn't Love As Much:
The Unavailability: We tried to order a few other things off the menu and each time were told that they didn't have those things. We're hoping this is a new opening SNAFU and they will figure it out in the end.
The Variety: Like we said, its simple sushi, but after a few plates, you begin to get a little bored with the menu
(801) 467-1875
Food is supposed to be fun right? And what is more fun than watching your food spin round and round on a moving conveyor belt? hmmm....hmmm? We were out to answer this question ourselves as we made our way into Wasabi, Salt Lake's first revolving sushi bar.
What We Loved:
The Concept: This is nothing new. The revolving sushi bar is a staple in Japan and it was only a matter of time before the idea made its way into SLC.
The Atmosphere: Wasabi is casual dining at its best. You can dine alone and still keep yourself occupied with the big screen TV's going full blast. The joint is small yet spacey and there is plenty of room to situate your self at the bar.
The Squid and Seaweed Salads: Some of the best we've had. Yum yum gimme sum.
The Simplicity: This is simple sushi. Don't go into this establishment thinking that you are getting any of the Americanized favorites of deep fried goodies that we've come to love at those other sushi joints. This is true sushi, that's all. Simple rolls, basic nigiri, and few unusual favorites. You can order specials off the menu, but the bar is reserved for the simple.
The Fancy Japanese Soda: If you can figure out how to open the damn bottle, it a refreshing treat.
The Giant Container of Pickled Ginger: Ok....only one of us was SUPER stoked about that, but it is awesome.
The Potstickers: Order them from the kitchen and you won't be let down.
The Price: With the plates ranging from $1.99 to $5.99, we were beginning to worry when we saw the stack pile up in front of us, but when we got the check, it was a measly 25 bones per person. Be careful though, you can rack up a pretty hefty pile of plates pretty quickly.
What We Didn't Love As Much:
The Unavailability: We tried to order a few other things off the menu and each time were told that they didn't have those things. We're hoping this is a new opening SNAFU and they will figure it out in the end.
The Variety: Like we said, its simple sushi, but after a few plates, you begin to get a little bored with the menu
So should you go? Absolutely. It's a fun, quirky place and the concept is unbeatable. Don't expect the upscale feel as some of the Salt Lake sushi big wigs, but go and have a good time with your friends. Sit around a revolving turn belt of food and help yourself to whatever your little heart desires and come peeps...SUPPORT THE LOCALS!
Wasabi at a glance:
Food: Good, not mind blowing but better than most.
Service: Good, its mostly self serve, but the staff is all smiles.
Price: Reasonable, just don't go overboard on plate pulling.
Bathrooms: Lets say this....better than Shogun, but mot as nice as Takashi.....make up your own mind.
(Who Dined? Kara, Melanie, Andrew and Michelle.)
2 comments:
HO! This is the greatest, I have been using the terrible online sources for reviews - and I must say the trib just does not cut it. In fact, I'm so happy I'm adding you to my blogroll, a rarity on my part.
oh! very good to know. i've been wondering about wasabi since i pass it like every single day. ps. mel, i'm still traumatized by our breakup.
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