We love Sapa and loved the addition of the bar area. My wife and I love to sit at the bar and watch sports while eating our sushi and massaman beef. The biggest problem with Sapa has always been that the service is incredibly spotty sometime bordering on horrible. Some weeks its outstanding, and then others like last night was brutal. The primary bartender Scott was great, but the second female bartender was brutal. She took 10 minutes to get our waters, another 20 to take our orders and 25 minutes before our food arrived. She then kept forgetting our food in the back and when it arrived it was either cold or they brought the wrong sushi. She was constantly making excuses about the orders rather than admit she put in the wrong order as another server told me she had gone. Then to add insult to injury at one point another server came over and basically took the remote from in front of me and changed the channel to another game that I was obviously watching without asking. The female bartender tried to do the same thing again three minutes later. She then asked us to move to another seat so a guy at a table who just arrived (we had been there an hour and finally had our food in front of us) could watch his game. I politely said no, and she kept pushing hard. Then when we moved she made no effort to help us move our drinks/food, and made more excuses for herself about why our sushi was not there after almost 90 minutes. If it was not for Scott's professionalism we would have gotten up and left then and there. I honestly do not know what to say, except Sapa has taught me they cannot handle busy Saturday nights. Because the woman forced us to move we ended up right next to all of the servers, so we unfortunately had to sit through listening to four other customers stand in front of the TV and complain to their servers and the hostess. While that further ruined the experience it gave me some comfort to know that at least we were not alone in this frustration. We might go back and give it a another go. but never again on a weekend.
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Al M.
I usually do not post bad food reviews but this experience was not good. We called for reservations - they do not do that but have "call ahead seating" Which puts you to the top of the waiting list. We arrived within the time they said and we were told we would have a 30 minute wait. After 45 minutes waiting and many, many people getting seated (many who arrived well after us) I realized you needed to pester the hostess to get seated (so we did and got seated 50 minutes after arrival). Waiter was average. Food seemed to be not nearly as good as our many previous visits here. Waiter seemed to decide at some point to "turn table as quick as possible". He asked us if we wanted desert while we had sushi rolls still to eat. He brought us our check prior to clearing plates. DO NOT EAT HERE DURING BUSY TIMES UNLESS THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD ENJOY.
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M S.
I love coming here. The flavors are so original and fresh. Sushi is the best in the state here. Just ask for Sendi! His sushi making skills and attention to detail always impress! We feel like family when we come here.
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Adam C.
Incredible sushi at fair prices. This is my go to recommendation for out of towners wanting good sushi. The decor is alluring and I've always had excellent service.
(5)
Matt V.
Food was to die for! The chicken salad and the filet mignon were AMAZING
(5)
Grant N.
Was out of town for business and looking for a great spot to take clients for lunch and Sapa was just that for sushi. Looking for great place and great sushi in Salt Lake City, Sapa is the place!!
(5)
David C.
Great atmosphere and great food, what more could you ask for? The rolls were great and the appetizers were good also. Service was not amazing but was an easy 4-4.5 out of 5.
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Van D.
Love the Snow White Roll! I love it so much that I ate most of it before I remembered to take a pic of it. Doh!
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Kari M.
The sushi chefs were talkative and friendly-- I sat at the bar. I got their lunch special which was a big roll (9 pieces?), miso, and a salad for 9.95!! Wow. and I also got the fried calamari. I agree that the calamari cannot be passed up... delish!! The jasmine tea was also wonderful... Go to Sapa... its been my favorite in my 2 weeks in SLC so far!
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Brad S.
This is a place I probably never would have known about had it not been for a good friend and his recommendation. This is a great little sushi place in a very different location. I loved the atmosphere of this place. I went when it was about 90 degrees outside and we sat in the courtyard that had water misters overhead. It was perfect even on a hotter day. The service was right on, the Firecracker Calamari was THE best calamari I've ever eaten. The sushi was great as well. I would definitely recommend the Snow White roll. Excellent and a bit different than what I usually have. The atmosphere and set up of this restaurant is very Asian and boy have they done it well. I love the courtyard setting with the different houses/shacks to each side. With the plant life if and set up it feels like has the functionality to seat a lot of guest without feeling crowded at all. I highly recommend this place....oh and the prices are very good as well. Be aware though the parking is very limited but there is street parking.
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Bryan N.
Sushi was good. The garlic noodles were not what I was expecting. It was more like spaghetti with garlic, parmesan and cilantro. There really wasn't anything Asian about these noodles. Very mediocre. Kind of a bummer.
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K G.
Never disappointed. Great sushi. Great atmosphere.
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Matt P.
Absolutely outstanding. The service was impeccable. One of the best three waiters I've ever had, and I go out a lot. The food was great, probably 4.5/5. The Vietnamese coffee is a must and worth a visit by itself. Get it hot though, not iced! The Miso soup is the best I ever had. The Sushi was great and the presentation even better. The decor is first class and the atmosphere very nice. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of, were the bar stools. I thought they were a little low and too cushy. Maybe it's just because I'm not used to it. Go there!
(5)
G P.
Sapa is the real deal...... I was thoroughly impressed the place. Customer service with a smile. Very clean, chic, very good food at very decent prices. I was there for lunch and their lunch special were very filling and reasonably priced. The Masaman Beef was very flavorful, Thai tea was bold and refreshing and the Miso soup was delish.
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Brent C.
Sapa's sushi was only slightly above average. Ingredients like cucumber are too liberally used. The real star of the meal was the ambiance outside. The Japanese styled villas are a huge plus. I can't wait to try their pho and curry.
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Zach F.
So after other plans fell through yet with a babysitter still on the way, my wife decided we were going out for dinner. When she said she wanted "Chinese" I picked out Sapa. I am glad we did When we first walked in I though "Oh no, this place is too cool for us" (like I did when I went to Este's Downtown). We were seated quickly in a fairly small dining room, but I liked how there were two levels (a lower one where we sat) and a raised up level with the sushi bar and a few 2 seater tables). Maybe cut back on the Chihuly-inspired lights though. When our waiter showed up (A tall, loud guy, wearing a kimono-styled shirt with spiky hair) I though, "Oh boy! This place is really too cool for us!" Luckily our waiter was very welcoming, and was able to recommend a good selection of dishes. My lack of coolness became a non-issue (unlike at Este). We had the fresh spring rolls, I didn't love the pork in there (kinda killed the fresh feeling) with the shrimp, but I really liked the mint. I ordered the Massaman beef and thought it was really good. The coconut milk/curry sauce was dynamite. The beef reminded me of a pot roast, a little fibrous, but anything was good in that sauce. My wife ordered the Chapchae noodles with chicken. It was OK. Kind of had a flavor that reminded me of Pad Thai. It was a little boring on its own, but we split everything and it went well next to the Massaman Beef (did I mention how good the sauce was on that beef?) I can't comment on the sushi since we didn't have any, but the rolls we saw being served were very big and looked great. So once my preconceived notions were put aside we had a very nice dinner. I guess I really am cool (but not really).
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Melissa S.
We read a review of Sapa from City Weekly, and decided to give it a try because the menu looked intriguing. The good: The decor is really very nice, and the service was fine. The not as good: the food. Nothing stood out at all, and for the $$, the food should have been more than mediocre. Also, we really did not like the scallop shooter, and we thought the sushi wasn't great. I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying. For the money, there are many other SLC restaurants who deliver above-average food.
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Nikolous F.
A non-descript exterior near the Sears gives way to a fairly nice restaurant. The sushi is really good with an array of tasty rolls to satisfy every appetite. Full bar is available as is sake, wine and beer. Nearby street and parking at the Sears nearby.
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Tom S.
Best lunch around! Service is OK, food is excellent! Probably the best value for what you get. The Massaman lunch special is to die for! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
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Jake S.
My wife and I got away for our anniversary and took a chance on Sapa. What a great surprise! Coming from LA and Orange County we've had great sushi and Sapa is up there with the best of them. Their chefs are creative without being pretentious. Great food, great service, and great ambience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Aaron J.
We found this place with the help of Yelp and were not disappointed. Frankly, parking on side of the building and having to walk by a seedy tat shop and looking at pawn shops all around I was a bit skeptical. The skepticism ends when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is warm with trendy asian decor. We were seated promptly and sat indoors with a view of their really cool patio. The server was helpful and fairly quick with several recommendations. We had Pho and a Bento Box with Chicken Curry. All the food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked it so much that we ordered take-out a few nights later.
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Scott R.
First thing to say I went here for a dinner for a B-Day with 12 people. That usual can effect the feeling of almost any restaurant. The services was good as can be expected with that many people. I have had a lot better sushi at numerous different restaurants downtown. The prices were the same as the medium range sushi joints. I only had a taste of three different rolls. But I did order a noodle dish which unfortunately came out first. And by the time I was able to eat it, while waiting for everyone else's dishes to come out, was cold. I like the ambiance and feeling of the place and liked our servers personality. But I will definitely have to try this place again with fewer people.
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Corinne R.
Service was wonderful and the sushi rolls....holy moly! Fresh, delicious, creative and really reasonably priced. We ordered the Imperial, Maui Wowie, Sunrise and Vegas. Loved all of them! I was especially impressed with the Vegas roll as it wasn't overloaded with cream cheese and was not covered with a half inch of breading. it was perfectly breaded with panko which made it crunchy and light. We will definitely be returning to Sapa for more rolls!
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Gina S.
I had a wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the decor. You have the option of eating inside or outside, both of which are beautiful. My boyfriend and I ordered Thai tea, Pork Dumplings, the Vegas roll, Sunset roll, and Black Dragon roll. All of them were stunningly presented and absolutely delicious. While I am not a connoisseur of sushi, my boyfriend deemed it to be very fresh. Our waitress was extremely kind and the wait for the food was not long at all. With a bill of just over $27, I believe that Sapa is reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back!
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Nicole N.
Up there with the worst waiter I have ever experienced. I am very easy going on servers given that I was a waitress for a few years, but this guy went above and beyond horrendous service. The food was fine, but I doubt I would ever return.
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Dustin B.
Very nice decor, the atmosphere is brilliant with a nice Asian touch. It's like somebody combined a Buddhist temple with a trendy restaurant. The sushi bar looks like a great place to sit and eat. Food is good, many dishes are curry based, also a lot of Thai noodles based dishes, plus the ubiquitous teriyaki. Didn't get sushi because it seemed a bit pricy. However the rolls looked gorgeous and were quite big. Price for a lunch meal wasn't just reasonable it was cheap. Dinner is quite reasonable as well. Sushi seemed to be a premium but all places price sushi like it was flown in from Tokyo, a gripe of mine but what can you do? They're all like that. Overall food is decent and priced well but the decor bumps the place up a notch. It's definitely worth stopping in and on a summer evening when the temperature is just right I bet the outdoor tea houses would make for an excellent dining experience.
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Bill C.
I travel quite a bit for work (1 week a month I'm on the road) and have a fear of eating the "wrong" food at my destinations. This past trip took me to Salt Lake City with a coworker, and we decided to give this place a try. I thought, "Hey, if I'm going to get sick on a plane, at least I'll be vomiting on someone I know!". The good: The food was AWESOME. The service was quick and attentive (my drink was never empty), and the pricing was more than fair. I had the shrimp crunchy, red dragon, and Edamame. I had to order a second red dragon.. because it was THAT good. I'm not afraid to eat... The bad: This place has ruined me. I used to enjoy my local Sushi joint here in San Diego.. but now I've come to the realization that it isn't as good as I'd thought. I have become one of the dreaded Sushi Snobs. If you have a favorite joint... beware. This place will put it to shame. I visit Utah 3-4 times a year.. this place has just made it to my "WILL EAT THERE AGAIN" list.
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Bethany F.
Seriously delicious food...... Try the volcano roll!!!! The service is a little slow sometimes but that's probably because they are always busy and packed cause its a awesome restaurant....i don't even mind waiting :) WISH THEY WERE OPEN LATE NIGHT!!!!
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Samantha H.
This place has been hit or miss for me. I've been here a handful of times and only once did I have a great server. It takes forever to be greeted and seated. The sashimi has been great and not so great, with the last time feeling like it either had big chunks of salt or glass sprinkled on it. So weird. It was crunchy and had no taste, but looked like salt. What is that? I'd go if my coworkers wanted to but now that I've found Naked Fish, when I crave sushi in SLC I'll go there instead.
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Tom K.
Asian and sushi are not on our traditional restaurant hit list. But for a recent joint birthday dinner with friends, our resident Salt Lake expert suggested Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill. I was reluctant at first, but tend to trust City Weekly reviews (thanks, Ted) so we gave it a try. Wow, what a great experience! While it isn't on the greatest block of State Street, the building has been fabulously well done with several old buildings being brought in to form a wonderful outdoor patio. It opened late in summer, 2009. You can't tell much from the outside, but once you open the massive wooden front door, you're in for a treat. There are two large dining areas, along with a sushi bar. We were a party of seven and were seated quickly. It was a Thursday evening and the restaurant ended up pretty full. Kerby was our waiter - ask for him, he was great! First stop was a round of Sapporos and a bottle of $20 Snap Dragon red table wine, which was perfect! We did a round of three appetizers, three entrees and a small sashimi combo (9 pieces). Total for seven persons was under $140 plus tip - not bad! Our favorite starter was the Fire Cracker Calamari, a super bargin at just $9. There was enough for everyone to sample. I was mixed on the spring rolls but loved the pork potstickers. We had a couple noodle dishes ($12 with choice of chicken, beef or shrimp), but the highlight of the evening was the Massaman Beef. It was fun, efficient, reasonably priced and extremely good food. We'll be back for sure, especially when summer rolls around on the patio.
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Ziggy S.
Good atmosphere but the sushi didn't wow me. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the sushi chefs were white and Mexican?
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nicole p.
The food here is crazy good... I haven't tried any of their dinners but the sushi rolls are amazing. East Brooklyn is one of my favorites. Imperial is a close second. Also LOVE their fresh spring rolls... TOP NOTCH
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Matthew N.
Been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch, and both times I ordered sushi. I forget the names of the two rolls I had, but they were very flavorful. I also got nigiri, blue fin and albacore, both were really buttery and good. You can tell that in the spring/summer time it is an awesome place to sit outside and hang for hours. The location is a little south from downtown, but absolutely worth going. The restaurant itself is very trendy and hip on the inside, felt like I was in an LA sushi spot. Wait staff was very nice, and they do a good job bring food out as it is ready.
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Ms. M E.
I love this place because it offers a great variety. I usually get the sushi and I always try a new appetizer because they are great as well. I absolutely love the ambience of the place and the food is great as well. The service has always been great; I once left my iphone there and I was pleasantly surprised when I returned an hour later and the hostess had it there waiting for me.
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Anh V.
We celebrated a wedding for two of our friends here (they're having an official wedding abroad, so we're only doing a small formal dinner). We picked Sapa and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, service was excellent and the food was delicious. Between 7 of us, we ordered about 3 rolls and 4 entrees. The ones I remember are imperial roll, sunset roll, and ginza roll, some lamb dish, filet mignon, some seafood cooked in a crock pot with cream cheese, and an eggplant dish. They all came out great. The price is a bit on the pricy side, however. But the service and the food justified it
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Jorgen M.
Well the outside decor caught my eye as we drove by and decided to give it a go for lunch. As we walked in... What a surprise, the place has a fantastic decor with some great Asian antiques and cool hip design We ordered the sashimi/sushi combo and most everything was very fresh and of good quality ( though the salmon was not really sushi grade. Very soft and smokey taste) the poke salad was great. Service was spot on and the staff very friendly with a cool vibe. By SLC standards this is a great Asian / sushi place. I will give this place another shot
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Lorrie K.
Great sushi, rolls tend to be more fusion and less traditional. The soft-shell crab is the best I've had. The new garden must be done by now, it was beautiful while they were building it.
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Chris O.
Excellent sushi, and service. Great vibe, thanks to seating lighting and music.
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Rhianna R.
Don't get me wrong, I like Sapa. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. Considering it's proximity to my home and my office, I find myself here often. Of all the times I've been here, the service has been ok, but never over the top, mind blowing great. I was there for lunch yesterday and ordered the sushi lunch combo. Soup and salad were tasty, and the Vietnamese coffee was excellent. Unfortunately when my Red Dragon roll arrived it came with a side of black hair. Gross. The server was quick to replace the roll, and very apologetic, but didn't offer to comp any part of the bill. I was disappointed, and maybe should have caused more of a stink about it, but I paid the bill and went on my way. Will I return? Maybe. The Vietnamese coffee is almost worth a return visit.
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Andy O.
What a find! This place isn't in the nicest part of town, but the atmosphere is great, the food...superb. The tea houses out back are three hundred years old, and can be reserved for larger parties. The menu has a great blend of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, and the prices are definitely reasonable. We will definitely go back next time we are in salt lake!
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Lorraine P.
Wow! Thanks again Yelp for another fabulous meal. We even got lucky and arrived early enough to order from the early bird menu. Three HUGE, awesomely delicious rolls for under $30 and the server, Billy, was superb. The patio is very feng sui and relaxing! No downsides to this one.
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E.M. B.
Alright, Sapa, I am going to give you 4-stars even though I am still a little turned off by the greeting. I'll start by saying that I work in a restaurant. I know the unwritten 'rules'. You don't go into a restaurant when they are closing in 30-minutes or sooner. Yes, yes, I went in at 8:40 when they closed at 9:00, big shame on me, but c'mon, you are on State Street and a very popular restaurant. So before being asked how many in our party or anything, we were greeted with 'we close in 20 minutes, so you have to order everything now'... uhm, ok? You do last call for food when you close in 20 minutes, not at 9:00 when you actually lock the doors or later? I'd get bitch slapped if I did that where I work... Now that that's out of the way, onto to the goods! I am going to channel my high school self and use the word 'dope' to describe the atmosphere. I sure hope they have patio seating during the summer, because the patio is huge! The service (after the hostess fiasco) was good... not the best I have ever had, but by no means terrible. THE FOOD: awesome. I don't dislike calamari, but I would never order it on my own (just have had it so many times, at so many different places), but my fiance ordered it. It was the BEST calamari I have ever had. It has a perfect peppery flavor, without overpowering the flavor of the squid. The poke salad- kind of your standard poke, but it was delicious. The Morgan Valley Lamb.... TO DIE FOR!!!! I would have never ordered an entree, but we were nervous since we had to order everything at once (sorry to come back to that) we would get our small plates and sushi and still be hungry. Holy crap, it was definitely the winner of the night! The sushi was good... kind of like the service, not the greatest (not takashi level). I will be returning very soon. I will most likely get sushi again, but the small plates and entrees will be what I look forward to :)
(4)
Carly J.
I went here with my girlfriends last night and all the food was fine (until I got food poisoning) the service was horrible. Our waiter was just plain mean the entire night. His name was Drew. From the very beginning he was short with us and super condescending. At one point my friend asked for a new soda because hers came out flat he told her that the machine was hooked up fine and she just shouldn't drink it. Then after being at the table for 15 minutes after we had received change from our bill he came over and basically told us to leave!!! Keep in mind there were empty tables all around us. It was insane, we were quiet and nice to him and he was treating us like crap. Then I was up all night sick as a dog. I will never eat there again!
(1)
r c.
This is my go to for sushi in SLC. The food is yummy, the waitstaff pleasant and you don't need a reservation. Plus the patio is lovely! What more can a girl want? Thanks again guys for letting my little one join me on the patio, it made my evening even more enjoyable!
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Jeremy J.
This is a really good looking place on the outside, it reminded me of the newish place in Portland's Chinatown. The service was excellent. The food seems conflicted: I had heard that it was a sushi place, but I came away feeling that it is more Thai/Japanese fusion. I don't think that the fusion works, but the all of the separate food items were really good. The Gyoza were very good with all the right flavors. The Hot Summer soup (essentially Tom Yum) was very good. The Happy Valley Lamb seemed out of place here: it was very tender, very juicy (borderline greasy), but I can't wrap my head around lamb at a Thai/Japanese restaurant. The Panang Salmon had a "Curry" sauce which didn't come across very well as a curry or sit well with the fish. The Massaman Beef had superb ingredients, separately. Together, they just didn't jibe. The Chapchae was like the Massaman Beef: superb ingredients, separately, but not so good together. This place has excellent cooking, but the combinations just didn't suit me very well.
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Michaela C.
Great vegetarian food. I got the buddha's delight and pagoda roll, and they were definitely some of the best Japanese vegetarian I've ever had. The service was very friendly and attentive.
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Beth X.
10 stars for ambiance, one star for food. I really want to like sapa, because the buildings out back were imported from vietnam and are gorgeous, and i'd love to spend more time on the patio, but the sushi. meh, the sushi rice was off, not enough vinegar or something, it just tasted plain, and the amount of fish on the roll was tiny. I've also eaten here for lunch, nothing special there either. Also, there seems to be some confusion on the menu. They use ono and escolar interchangeably. not the same thing. Oh, but our server was really nice and friendly. forgot her name, i think she's from ogden.
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Marc W.
Had lunch here, enjoyed the spicy yellowtail and "black death" rolls. Both were well done and tasty. Also had the jasmine iced tea. Overall a very nice lunch in a beautiful setting. Even though the Zen courtyard was moving towards winter, it was still very relaxing. Would highly recommend. The food is also very reasonably priced compared to the Sushi bars that get a little aggressive in their pricing.
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Zach S.
I just moved here from Southern California and I must say this is the best sushi I have had yet in Salt Lake. Great service very cool atmosphere.
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Sam S.
For a new restaurant Sapa is an overall great experience, albeit a little overdone. With a little more work on polishing their presentation and overall logistics they could be one of the true greats in SLC... The menu is expansive and includes many fantastic Asian options, from old Chinese staples to trendy Japanese and Thai dishes. The sushi roll list is particularly expansive, almost intimidatingly so. This is definitely a gourmet sushi place, if for the presentation alone. The food was generally very good...not quite mind-blowing enough to warrant 5 stars, but good enough to please just about any palate and diet. Overall Sapa is a solid choice. A bit on the pricey / fancier side, and lots invested in presentation...but if that's what you're looking for, Sapa fits the bill.
(4)
Doug P.
Great atmosphere, sushi was awesome, wait staff young
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Jeffrey A.
Wow! What at great meal. This chief had it dailed in. Awesome new flavors on old favorites. Cool attitude, great service.
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James P.
Who said a classy and an astonishing troposphere had to be expensive? If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine in general, as I am, then Sapa is a must see, on your tour of Salt Lake's finest dining rooms. Parking: You'll need to park on the Sears north side parking lot and walk past Big Deluxe Tattoo, and Burt's Tiki lounge to get there. Atmosphere: You feel like you just gained entree to a VIP room in Vegas. The entire room is impressive. Layout: You can sit at booths, tables, the sushi bar, or my favorite, the out door patio, which features imported furniture, art, and deco landscaping from Vietnam, from what I have been told of it's origin. Keen and sensational. Staff: Very friendly, and right down to business. Menu: They have everything on a huge menu. Sushi, Asian Cuisine, and a HUGE drink list. You wont want to leave. The price is so fair, and for 2 you can plan on spending less than $50 with to go boxes at the meals cessation.
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Sky T.
A yummy and edgy sushi restaurant. A great place to meet up with a good ol' friend or to hold a nice date. The ambiance is dim lit and well decorated so it makes conversation easy to come by. The presentations of the dishes are beautifully done and it just makes the whole dining experience elevated. Overall, this is one of the top sushi bars in Salt Lake City.
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Skylar W.
Love the decor, love the patio, but the food is just alright. Standard salt lake rolls, and the "spicy" ones weren't that at all. I came here with 5 people, and tried a bunch of stuff. A bit underwhelming, especially when you're picking up the tab, but it's a place I'd come back to eat. If only they became more inventive and risky with their rolls. That'll be the 5 star review day.
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Thomas W.
The service here is excellent. We arrived a little late, and they still were happy to serve us, although the sushi bar was closed. The calamari appetizer was outstanding. I also had their version of wonton soup. It was well made with fresh baby bok choy, and chicken-style wontons. I had the drunken noodles with shrimp. The dish was good--with small shrimp, and a little spice. The broad chow fun-style noodles were a little overcooked in my opinion. Many Thai restaurants like to prepare them this way as they are more flavorful. I prefer the noodles to stand on their own. My friend had the cellophane noodles which in my opinion was the better dish. If I ever return to Salt Lake City I would love to try the sushi here.
(3)
Nadia R.
Such a great venue!! Great for groups! Outdoor patio seating comfortably sat me and 18 of my rambunctious friends. The service was impeccable- 18 girls who all can't decide what they want and service never faltered because of it. The food was great! Inexpensive rolls, fresh fish, nothing to complain about and I'm a snobby sushi critic so... it's good. I have to say, the sake was pretty expensive. I got house sake and it costed $25 for a large - in California that same sake wouldn't be more expensive than $7 but whatever. This place is amazing for a girls night out and for a birthday dinner. Do it.
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Brinley F.
Not sure if the sushi chefs or the server is to blame for the mess ups in my order. I'm very basic with my sushi taste. I prefer nigiri sushi over rolls, so after confirming with the server that theirs comes two to an order, I ordered three, asking for one escolar and two chefs choice for fish options. I also asked for a cucumber roll, wanting a kappa maki, one of the most basic rolls a sushi chef learns, which was not on the menu. When the server came with our food, I got four nigiri- three escolar, and one salmon. That's a lot of escolar... I explained my order again, and they came back with four nigiri again, but this time at least it was with only one escolar, and the other three pair were different. I figured the extra pair was to make up for their mistake. ...until the server came to me with a fifth pair. When I explained, again, that I only wanted three, he seemed confused. I have to cut him some slack- we were a large table, and having had experience in the service industry, I know that juggling orders can be confusing. I think he was new, though, as he didn't really seem to understand what I was ordering, after repeating myself several times. The cucumber roll was...interesting. It came wrapped with the cucumber, rice, and nori seaweed, but it was topped with the seaweed used in their seaweed salads... the server even asked me what type of seaweed I wanted, and I specifically asked to not include that type. Do the sushi chefs know what a kappa maki is? Or was it another server error? That I'm unsure of- but this left me unimpressed. The $8 price on this unique cucumber roll was also absurd. Sapa- please educate your servers in sushi!! Put a kappa maki on your menu! Not all sushi comes in Americanized rolls!
(1)
Brittany M.
Mmmm... Love this place, the Sapphire roll (off menu) is like no other!!! Also had the Tequila press which was also pretty tasty. The staff was on it, right when our glasses were about 1/4 left they would come ask if we needed more or would like something else. At the end we ended up paying less then what we thought it was going to be. And hey that's always nice.
(5)
Bridgett S.
The rolls are good but not amazing. One of the best ones has to be the Sunset roll. Their special tea is great iced. The place is elegant and pretty to look around, not a place to come in t-shirts and shorts. The molten cake for dessert is delicious but don't order the mochi ice cream, you barely get anything.
(3)
Chadd R.
Why oh why did I wait so long to visit this wonderful establishment? That's a question I'm now asking myself, but no worries, I plan to be back often and to recommend Sapa to my friends here in Utah... Everything about Sapa was overly positive. The atmosphere, quality of sushi, staff, ownership and prices give Sapa FIVE STARS! We had the Firecracker Calamari for an appetizer... Very impressed with the accompanying sauces, and the mixture of jalapeños with the rings and tentacles.... Then we moved onto four house rolls and a small sashimi platter. Sashimi is the best way to judge a restaurant's sushi and it did not disappoint one bit. Fresh, flavorful and thinly sliced. Our favorite roll was the UFO which had mango in it. And of course, no sushi is complete without Orion beer from Okinawa. So grateful that Sapa carries this forgotten and overlooked brew! Bryson was a very talented, capable and personable server. He's a keeper! Cannot wait to try the outdoor courtyard area the best time!
(5)
Nisha B.
So much wrong with this place- where do I begin?! The entrance was really very dark and sketchy. The food is average at most. Presentation is great but rolls are caloric and lacking in flavor. Also everything had too much mayo, sauces and other stuff. Not a fan.
(2)
Kayleigh B.
I ate here for dinner last night and was so impressed. My friend and I arrived at 845pm on a Friday night with no reservation and ended up waiting 30min for a table. We were starving by the end of the wait, but the food was worth it. Our server Omar was awesome. My friend and I both like spicy rolls, and he made some really thoughtful recommendations and also told us about some spicy rolls that they make that aren't on the menu. We ended up ordering 5 rolls to share. All of them came to the table quickly and tasted really fresh and good. Several were Omar's recommendations and the jalapeño/cilantro/lime mix in the Lucky Seven (I think it was called that?) was something I'll definitely go back to get again. Also, for the quality of the food, the rolls were very reasonably priced. Many of the rolls are $7-9, which is perfect when you show up starving and want some of everything!
(5)
Micah T.
Average sushi spots abound in SLC, this one is definitely way above average. The hidden-garden ambiance alone would earn two stars, and this place has good sushi to boot. I will say, the rolls are hit or miss: some rolls(sunset) are amazing, others (spider) are pedestrian at best. The service is good, the setting is amazing and the rolls are way above average, and priced lower than spits who don't measure up on quality. This spot has warmed its way into my sushi rotation.
(4)
James P.
This time I just went for Sushi. I had the Red Dragon (no Krab, extra Tuna) (Great), Kiss of Death (Great), Spicy Yellowtail (Nice kick at the end!) (Great). Nice group of spicy rolls!
(5)
Tania S.
What can I say about Sapa? For one it's right on State Street. Great location, plenty of parking on the north side of the adjacent Sears. It's a great date spot, friend spot... all that shit. So to the basics: the selection is fantastic, a simple, clean cut menu... You'll know what to expect everytime you visit. Branching out of your usual shrimp crunchy roll (don't be scared) may be the most rewarding part about going to Sapa. From the Curry Puff Chicken to the Vermicelli Noodles to the Mussell Shooters (some of the best in the Valley), Sapa hits the spot. Over the years, I've tried a variety of things and I haven't left displeased a single time. By in large, the sushi is exquisite. The presentation is great! It's fresh and tasty! How they can nail that sushi beit in a landlocked state, I will never understand. My favorites? The Dragonballs, the Red Dragon, and anything that has garlic. Moreover, it fits any budget. You wanna ball it up and impress your friends with a table full of rolls? Chances are it won't hurt the funds. Want to take your lady (or yo man) out and have a casual, yet intimate dinner? Sapa is it.
(5)
Sandra R.
Coming from Vegas, Land of the Sushi restaurants, my expectations were pretty high up there. Although I did enjoy eating the different rolls that we had ordered, nothing was mind blowing. This place was really close by our hotel so we decided to walk there. Upon arriving there was a bunch of people outside waiting. There was a 35 minute wait. When we were finally seated we noticed so many tables open and available. What the heck! That was really odd! They had an outside seating area that was pretty darn cool. I was pretty jealous we were seated inside. It looked pretty Zen out there. Large parties had their own room outside. It was kind of like a garden. Beautiful. The fish wasn't really fresh at all. The service was super slow. My water didn't get refilled the entire time but good thing I had my Mojito in hand so I didn't bother asking for a water refill. Our server was pretty nice but I think she was just pretty busy. The Volcano Roll is by far the best presentation that I have ever seen. It came out on fire! Literally! The Kiss of death roll had a good kick to it. Lots of heat, just the way I like it. UFO roll was pretty good as well. Like I said before, the fish wasn't as fresh as I would of hoped. None the less, I left with a full belly!
(2)
Daniel C.
Sapa is fantastic! I travel to SLC once or twice a year, and it's the only restaurant I HAVE to make a return to every trip. Cutting right to the chase: Massaman Beef dish. It's life-changing. It will make you fly to SLC. You may dream about it. One time, I tried something that wasn't the massaman beef dish, and that was a bad idea. Not because it was bad, but because the beef dish is just kind of the best thing I've ever tasted. It has this weird brown-ish rice that I love, and a banana. It's scary good. Don't ever go to Sapa and not get that dish. Unless you're not a beef eater - then try their sushi, it's also awesome!
(5)
Ariane A.
I got the massaman beef because I don't like sushi and I regret it because I tried my roomies sushi rolls and they were actually delicious and fresh tasting Not rancid, old tasting seafood tasting like most everywhere. We started with the curry chicken puffs - they were hot creamy curry goodness. The spicy green jalapeño sauce they come with I could eat a whole bowl of. Then out can't the rolls. Lucky 7 - fresh, citrusy, refreshing and spicy. Not fishy at all. Dragon balls - more like amazeballs. Low rider - crunchy, fresh, bright, a lil creamy and spicy. Volcano - literally on fire, savory, sweet, crab is nice and light finish. Snow White - was still good but the least favorite. It was more like a philly roll. My roommates tried the baked mussels trying to be adventurous and it was the best thing they had of the night. So much flavor. Fresh sex in the mouth. Lol. I went in super skeptical and have to say this is the best sushi I'VE EVER HAD. SO YUM! I would highly recommend this place. Then again I don't want it to be over crowded. Stay away. :p
(5)
Cheryl P.
The Massaman Beef was wonderful! Lovely, tender beef in a mild curry. The green beans with it are probably my favorite part of the meal! My husband had the Happy Valley Lamb. The presentation is beautiful. The lamb was delicious. It did not taste like lamb. For an appetizer, we tried the Curry Chicken Puff (not much filling; nothing exciting) and the Pork Dumpling (that was pretty good). We decided to try a sushi roll and went with the Dragon Balls. Excellent choice! For dessert, we tried the Fried Bananas. Nicely done. Decor is gorgeous and our server, Terrence, was
(4)
Keith W.
Great food and service. Hard to find good sushi in Utah that you dare eat. I will definitely be going back and recommend to friends and co-workers.
(4)
Monica V.
I'm a huge fan of Sapa. Parking can be a little scarce at times, but the walk is worth it! I always have a great experience no matter how busy it is. The servers are so attentive, and offer great suggestions if you ask. I love that there is something for everyone here. Their menu is pretty eclectic. They feature some really awesome rolls ranging from $5-10/each. My favorite right now is the Lowrider, which isn't listed on the menu. Not in the mood for sushi? Well, they also have a nice selection of grilled meats and delicious entrees that you can get. I'm a huge fan of the massaman curry and the drunken noodles. If you're a drinker, they have a full bar and some signature cocktails to help get your evening started. I'm in love with the lychee martini! So what more can I rave about now... Oh yeah! With summer pretty much upon us, dining on their beautiful patio is a must. There is no other restaurant in Salt Lake City that can come close to the decor that's presented there!
(5)
Tracy L.
We love this place. Both times I ordered the crunchy shrimp roll and the boneless spare rib appetizer. Patio dining was relaxing this evening and food heavenly!
(5)
Tyson B.
Get a white empress and the black mountain. Black mountain isn't on the menu, but it is incredible. You won't regret it.
(5)
Matthew L.
Saba is a perfect blend of the most relaxing environment and the greatest food around. I ordered the imperial roll and shared the spare ribs with my wife. They were both so good! We sat outside on the patio just as the sun set, it could not have been any better! This is place is heavenly delicious!!
(5)
Lexxie B.
Favorite sushi spur, hands down, in SLC. Love souring at the sushi bar and chatting with the sushi makers. We are super cute by the way. .. they always remember my face and ask where I've been. Obviously, I need to frequent more!
(5)
Amanda H.
We flippin love this place. When in salt lake and in need of that sushi fix, this is our place. We started going many years ago when we went there on a date for valentines day ( I'd guess about 6 years ago) and have never gone and not liked our visit. I adore the decor ! I love when a place doesn't forget that atmosphere is just as important as the food. When I dine I want to feel happy and relaxed and taken care of. This places checks all those boxes. I can't pinpoint one thing over another honestly . We usually get about 4 rolls and share and have never not liked one. We had friends from Singapore visit and took them there and they enjoyed it as well.
(5)
Taylor C.
Finally found my go to place in SLC! I recently moved here from CT and have tried a few other sushi places in the area and really wasn't impressed. Saps on the other hand was fantastic! The ambience is great and their outdoor seating section is magical. The sushi is super fresh and the variety of rolls is impressive. I highly recommend.
(5)
Lee B.
Excellent sushi and a great urban feel in the SLC. The Calamari is the best I have had in Utah and the service is really good. If you are looking for a fun spot to drink, hang out and eat, Sapa will not disappoint.
(5)
Chris Y.
The place was pretty good. Not the best sushi we have tried, but still very good. The dumplings were average at best. The staff was super friendly. We will be back, next time without the dumplings
(4)
Greg R.
I've driven past here many times and never given it a second thought since the exterior is rather unimpressive. A friend found it on Yelp so we ate our late lunch here. It was a blustery day in SLC, so the tea house area was not available. We sat inside where the ambiance was generally pleasant albeit a little noisy. Our waitress, Amoiri made the lunch a great experience. She was respectful and attentive without being pushy. She recommended great drink pairings, and made some excellent selections for us. The sashimi selection was fresh and the Black Mountain roll was imaginative and spicy without being overwhelming (They seem to have a fascination with Aioli, since it accompanied every single roll that we ordered). Yes, you'll certainly find better Sushi in Vegas, Seattle, or Portland, but this is definitely one of the better Sushi joints in Utah.
(4)
Holly E.
Awesome sushi! I have had a lot of sushi and this is definitely top in taste and creativity! Definitely order the kiss of death mmmmm
(5)
Mylan D.
Let's start with food: I really like this place compared to Takashi on market street in Salt Lake City. I didn't try any of the rolls since they all taste the same from one place to another. I ordered the firecracker calamari and it is THE BEST calamari I have ever had....and I'm from CA! Haha. There's a nice crunch to every little bite you get. Huge portion for an appetizer too! I could've smashed the whole thing myself, but I shared the wealth with others...only so I can save room for my sashimi! I ordered the small sashimi plate which offered 3 different types of fish you can choose from. I ordered the Tina, albacore and salmon. Obviously, I live in Utah now, so the salmon tasted a little icy from the freezer, but it's still better than Takashi. When I ordered the sashimi plate at Takashi, it smelled like old fish. I lost my appetite. So if you're looking for great calamari and somewhat fresh sashimi, come here. Atmosphere: everyone was pretty dressy for a Wednesday night. Lots of women in heels and men in suits. Reminds me of happy hour back home. We sat outside so there was lighting and nice outdoor seating. Great for large groups. We had a going away party of 15 people and the servers were great. Servers: they kept our cups full and ensured we were happy with everything. They checked on us regularly but not too much to where it's annoying or too less to ask another server for help. I would definitely come back again. Maybe I'll try a roll.....or not
(5)
Andrew V.
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. A really cool atmosphere, and the staff is always very friendly and quick. A great place for dinner and a drink before heading out on the weekend.
(5)
Gerd B.
Sushi: good, we had Makis, Sashimis, Rolls, Fried Rolls. The rice was not prepared with vinegar which made it almost tasteless Price: ok Staff: very unprofessionell. Mixed up orders, brought wrong food, forgot to bring ginger and wasabi. For our little one she did not bring a spoon or a fork (Which one year old can eat with chop sticks?) From time to time she realized that being nice brings tip but after it she behaved as before. Other waitresses seemed to be pay more attention. Location: ok, entrance is very small and the cue blocked it so we could not leave easily. Resume: ok for dinner with friends but they are not prepared to serve families. They have just one children meal (chicken and rice) on the menue (Smaller portions were not possible)
(2)
Eileen C.
Reasonably priced, nice variety. Entrees and rolls both good. Our favorite rolls include the Imperial, Maui Wowie, and the Green Giant. Ask the server about off menu items-- we got them all and all were good. More favorites- Snow White, Volcano, Wok and Roll.
(4)
Sean D.
Food was great! Chris the sushi chef was helpful in choosing the right food. He also offered ponzu sauce. Most Japanese restaurants do not have this and it was a treat to have it. The place was busy on the weekend so allow for a wait time.
(5)
Jason A.
Wow, I was really impressed with this place. From the outside I was a bit hesitant, but the inside is extremely nice. Our service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I think I found my new sushi spot!
(5)
Sheena D.
SaPa was a unique restaurant with lots of fun details. We sat outside and it was nice. The weather was perfect so that helped. There were little "huts" around the outside dining area that could be used for larger groups. They probably sat 15(ish). We ate straight from the sushi menu. All was good especially the off the menu roll. One call out is there were onions on lots of rolls. Not something I have noticed on other sushi restaurants menus. Overall though it was good. I would go back.
(4)
Sil G.
Food was average service was horrible. I wish I had seen the roach in the bento box before coming to diner here. Eeeekkk!!!! Our sushi rolls were served without ginger or wasabi. How do u forget that ! The water glasses were dirty. They didn't have chilled glasses for beer and asked us to drink out of the bottle. Dragon balls were good, everything else was mediocre.
(2)
Melyssa B.
I love love love Sapa. Been coming here for a few years now. Started a Valentines tradition and have been coming back since. I absolutely love the atmosphere. The design of the place is so neat. Every waitress or waiter that we have had has been AMAZING except for one that completely screwed things up and forgot my food... but Sapa came through and completely rectified the situation and I left satisfied. Also satisfied that he does not work there anymore! I love the Yakisoba with chicken. It's so good. The noodles are always cooked perfectly! I recently tried the Garlic Noodles with Shrimp!!! ohhhh baby it was so yummy! One of my new favorites. I cannot personally comment on the sushi because I don't eat sushi. However everyone that I have came here with does and they have loved it. I have never heard one negative thing about it so it must be pretty good. If you are looking at getting a appetizer you HAVE to try the firecracker calamari. Best Calamari I have ever had! If you are looking for a fun place to go you need to come here! It's so fun, so good and I can say that I will continue to come back!
(5)
Jeff T.
I recently had a meal at Sapa. The diet coke mix was average and my glass was kept full most of the time. I enjoyed my cucumber salad. I ordered the Red Dragon and Black Dragon and enjoyed both. I also ordered the Blazing Jazz and that one was horrible.
(3)
Lisa N.
Great environment and very comfortable restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly, even though it was very busy! She was very great and fun - she also was the bartender so really impressed with how she multi tasked during service. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken (although sauce on the side) and it was cooked amazingly! I also had the black rice and it was very great. Most will find it "too healthy" or "bland", but it was well cooked and had great texture! The table ordered edamame (perfectly cooked), jalapeño fire balls (amazing and not too spicy!!) and chicken curry dumplings! The sushi the others ordered looked really fantastic as well. Also make sure to ask for mochi at the end of your meal :) not on the menu!
(5)
Karmeen K.
We got a reservation yesterday for 8.30 pm after requesting to talk w the manager, who made me feel he was doing me the biggest favor , after the rude person answering the phone told me there were no tables available 7 of us arrived at 8.25pm the 8th fell ill. They made us wait until 9pm , and after requesting the status of our table 3 times to 3 different hostesses and received 3 different versions of the table status none matched At 9 pm I mentioned it to a manager , she gave me a 4th version, when I expressed my concern about the lack of courtesy and customer service she was ready to seat us in a minute! We had it and left In calling the manager Chad re the situation he basically said he had warned me this would be the case but I had insisted on the reservation and he was too busy to discuss it We r foodies have eaten in the best places all over the world and have never had such an unpleasant discourteous experience. Do they not realize without customers there is no business , definitely need charm school Kay
(1)
Ron B.
I was in town on business a few weeks ago and asked colleagues as well as the concierge where the best sushi is, and three of the five (yes, I asked that many times because I am fussy when it comes to food) people mentioned Sapa as a great choice, and it was. I went there for lunch, and while the waitress was really beautiful, that does not affect my rating. The food was simply very good. I had multiple rolls of sushi (yes, I am a big eater, I think I paid about $45 + tip for just myself) and all of them were delicious. I travel a lot and always make sure to find the best sushi, and this place is close to the top (it's hard to compete with sushi in Japan and Vancouver for example). Go there and you won't regret it.
(5)
Victoria R.
Saturday night I went with a group of 5 people to Sapa for the second time (the first time we got takeout) and again the food and service was outstanding. We took advantage of the call ahead seating which cut out wait time down quite a bit and had a few drinks at the bar while we waited. All the drinks were great and the bartender was knowledgable and super friendly. When we got seated, our server promptly came to great us. I believe her name was Amory (sp?) and she was so friendly and hilarious, it made the experience that much better. The food was again so delicious. The sushi rolls a come with delicious sauces but if you ask for a sampling of all the sauces, it is well worth it. I would recommend Sapa to anyone. The food is both delicious as well as not too pricey as some sushi places can be and the service really just adds to the whole experience!
(5)
King K.
Visiting SLC on business and did not think I was going to find any good Asian restaurants here. After being bored in the hotel, I started reading reviews and found this place. Good rolls! I had the Wok and Roll and Volcano roll. My volcano roll's plate was on fire so that provided me with entertainment for the night. I'm easily amused. Great ambience and friendly staff. Thommy with the H. Good job, guy.
(5)
Hilary J.
Sapa is easily my favorite place to get sushi and sake. Their rolls are always delicious and very reasonably priced. On my most recent visit to Sapa, the whole staff was incredible. We were there for a birthday and had a larger party. We tried to call ahead, but at the time, they weren't taking call aheads. It was a Saturday night and we knew we'd have to wait a bit. We asked if there was anything they could try to do to get us in. It was a really nice night and they ended up setting up some tables for our party out on the patio. It was like a private dining experience. They took great care of us, we ordered quite a few rolls and drinks and they came out to check on us quite regularly. Thank you for being so accommodating for our party. We will be be back!
(5)
Katarzyna B.
Price reasonable, great service, amazing food. We ate there 3 consecutive days while spending few days in SLC.
(5)
Rhi M.
Great sushi, great patio. I really liked the attention to details they put into their sushi.
(5)
Kori P.
Luscious lover is our favorite. We had a fruit cocktail for dessert last night that was to die for. Chase is our favorite server by far, but you can't go wrong here. Food, ambiance, location, staff... everything is perfect! We do miss Drew though :-(
(5)
Darren B.
There is some pretty decent sushi in Salt Lake City. This place doesn't disappoint. One of the top ten best rolls I've ever had was the Sunset Roll. We ordered one for dessert. I used to enjoy Mikado on 2nd south but now as the Naked Fish it's pretty 3 star. I'd rather walk a few blocks or a mile or so for a Sunset.
(4)
Trent C.
Coming from Southern CA, I was unsure of how well SLC sushi would taste. Well, Sapa does sushi right. I love coming for AYCE sushi Tues-Thurs from 5pm-6:30pm. Even if you come during non-AYCE hours, it's an excellent price for the quality.
(5)
Chris K.
Love this place! Great for lunch and dinner. Really dig the Pho for lunch and the sushi for dinner. Also their asian noodle dishes are amazing. The atmosphere is cool...modern asian feel.
(4)
Doug C.
Tried the all you can eat sushi for dinner. Served till 7. $21.95 for all appetizers, soup and salad, and rolls. Excludes sashimi and nigiri. Even includes sapa rolls. Overall meh. Decent price for AYCE but still, quality was so so. Everything has fake crab in it or is too sweet. This is definitely not for sushi purists. I left wanting a big piece of tuna or eel. The mussel shooters were the best thing I had there. I like my sushi/dinner in general to be salty. Not sweet. I understand the Asian fusion sentiment but it just isn't for me. Service was good, waitress was nice and prompt. One bad thing, our miso soup came out lukewarm at best. Sent it back and it came out a whee bit warmer. We tried the poke salad, squid salad and house salad. Not worth it. They barely give you any poke. Tuna tartare was alright, but again barely any tuna. Overall this place is definitely not worth paying full price for each item. Rice to fish ratio was way off, too much rice. I don't think I'll visit again anytime soon.
(2)
Patrick T.
Reasonably priced excellent sushi bar! The rolls were fresh, perfectly sized, delicious and our waitress Taylyn was truly attentive. Excellent!
(5)
Keyan P.
How did I not hear about this place until recently?! GREAT food, GREAT atmosphere (perfect place to take your out-of-town friends or have a date night), and GREAT service! I had: 1) baked mussels (cooked to perfection, topped with so many goodies and had a spicy kick) 2) garlic albacore roll (I love garlic and the combo of sweet fried garlic with albacore was heavenly) and 3) philly roll (pretty basic like most places but how fancy can you make it really?)
(5)
Sara W.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I've never had a complaint about the food - sometimes the service could be better.. but overall, I've had dinner here many times and will continue to go back because it's delicious!
(4)
Joyce I.
2 stars because the outdoor dining area is cool. Sushi is average/ not a big selection and the service is horrible! Everything took forever...!! Had to ask for multiple items multiple times and even then, we didn't get everything. What a waste. Naked Fish much much much better!
(2)
Arti T.
Really great sushi. Calamari was delicious.We had a few sushi rolls, and some beef drunken noodles. The maui wowi, dragon balls, and Snow White were my favorites for the night. I will be back to try some more. It was super packed on a Friday night. Get there before 6 or the line is out the door.
(4)
Maxfield W.
Amazing atmosphere. Beautiful decorum. The front entry way is super small and is awkward because everyone is listening to your conversation. The rolls were all divine. The spicy tuna is super boring. Zzzzzzzzz. Service was good but all the rolls were served on individual plates which took up the whole damn table. Get it together *slap* snap out of it!
(3)
Deepika S.
I LOVE this place! They have some of the best sushi I've ever tried, and very friendly staff. It's a nice place, the outside area is really nice especially during the summer time. If your craving sushi, this is the best place to go to in Utah! I'd recommend Baja Cali, albacore garlic, and Blazzing Jazz. Their fried Vegas rolls and Dragon Balls are amazing as well.
(5)
Jasmin A.
The service is amazing! I go pretty much every Friday, personally i love each and every employee but 2. Other than that they are very friendly, and watching them make the rolls is actually pretty amazing as well! I definitely recommend going here, it's honestly worth it!
(5)
John B.
I went in to pick up a to-go bento box for lunch today and partway through discovered, much to my horror, a fully intact cockroach cooked in with the rice. When I came back in to report it to the manager he offered a curt apology and said, "yeah, a lot of cockroaches have been coming over from the place next door since they're trying to fumigate it." Said he'd cancel my credit card charge for the bento box. That's it. I've been coming here for years and have loved it, but sadly won't be coming back. Don't eat here. The manager's total nonchalance about the COCKROACH COOKED IN MY FOOD (which I showed him a photo of) was really telling.
(1)
Kevin D.
Wonderful restaurant loved the atmosphere went on a busy Saturday night and it was still quiet and we could talk just fine. Loved the sunset roll best I've ever had. If you are going on a Friday or Saturday make sure to get a reservation.
(4)
Rohit S.
Their lunch specials are "Bomb". I tried shrimp fried sushi, crab fried sushi, Chicken pho and beef box. Everything delicious and service was incredible.
(5)
Travis O.
I love this place. I have never been disappointed with any of their sushi rolls. The Volcano roll is terrific. This restaurant is very affordable eith a great atmosphere. I especially love their patio dining. You must try.
(5)
Supersweet B.
First visit to Sapa. Terrence was my waiter and he was very friendly. Ordered miso soup, Crunchy Shrimp roll and a Spicy Dragon roll. All were equally delicious. Nice atmosphere with blown glass lighting fixtures. Didn't care for the TV set being on airing an evening soap opera though. Two rolls had me full.
(4)
Mitsuyo F.
Terrible experience here. Was seated on the patio during happy hour for 45 minutes, then was told happy hour was over by the time the waitress took our order. After needing to look over the regular menu, the waitress never came back. I called to let the manager know, he couldn't have cared less. I've been before, the sushi is pretty good, but can good just as good with better service elsewhere.
(1)
Marklar L.
Hipster vibe.... I guess that's SLC sushi. I wasn't overly impressed with the sushi flavors. I don't care to elaborate.
(3)
Michael M.
The service was very slow, orders were forgotten, they gave us the wrong check, drinks were not very good, food was great!
(3)
Kimberly B.
We came for happy hour from 5-6:30 on a Monday, not knowing what it included. Happy hour is all you can eat sushi, appetizers, etc. for $23.95/person. That was a little too expensive for our tastes so we ended up getting as many rolls as we could eat (5 between the 2 of us) for about $35. I felt like "happy hour" should have been a little bit of a better deal. That aside, I thought the sushi was good and the pieces were mostly large. The decorations were beautiful, but I came for the sushi. The verdict: Eh. We will probably try out a different place next time.
(3)
Angela M.
I've eaten here for about 3 yrs, I learned about it 3 yrs ago and I've been going back ever since. This place is just extremely beautiful, the food is amazing and the servers are great. The sushi here is to die for I've never had an okay sushi roll or a bad one. My favorites are imperial, Godzilla and the Vegas roll. If you're 21 you should order the Thai ice tea with vodka, I've only been to two other places that make Thai ice tea this good. The service has never been bad. I've always have been seated immediately and have had my food come in at a reasonable time. If you're not a sushi fan they have an amazing dish called masseman beef. It's plated beautiful and tastes even better.
(5)
H. W.
Sushi are good value, but agedashi tofu is just not good enough to worth five bucks. East Brooklyn, Baja California, pagoda, sunset roll are good.
(3)
Tej D.
Love this place!!!! I've been here at least a dozen times, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is authentic and modern. The prices are the most reasonable in Salt Lake City. Be sure to ask for the "low rider", it's not on the menu, but tastes great.
(5)
Amanda M.
What a great place to hangout outside on a Saturday evening and eat some sushi! Great drink menu, I had the Spiked thai tea and it was tasty! To be honest, the sushi was good not great. My volcano roll was falling apart, but it looked cool (comes out on fire!). Husband got the caterpillar and was bummed the eel wasn't on top like he usually likes on a caterpillar roll. It also seemed appropriately priced which was nice.
(4)
Gypsy F.
The sushi is FANTASTIC. I had a Vegas roll and a Garlic roll(not sure of the exact name). The decor is vibrant and modern, and so is the music. The service was very fast.
(5)
lhaksam c.
I had a lunch with my Friends and we had four us together. It took forever to get our food. All of us ordered the lunch special the bento box. The salad dressing is so good. Overall the bento box deal is a killer deal. You get salad, 4 California rolls, pastry, rice and main dish.
(3)
Victor B.
My friend and I, from California, visited Sapa for the first time and we were so impressed by the food, ambiance and service! From the moment we walked in, Anne, the host was very pleasant! Jimmy, our server, was amazing! He was super attentive and made us feel welcome! Annie, another server was also super nice! The food, sake, and drinks were delicious! We had the Samurai Roll, Dragon roll, Vegas roll, baked muscles, calimary, purple haze sake, a pomegranite martiny, and a raspberry lemon drop made us moan in ecstasy with every bite and drink! Thanks for a memorable experience Saps! We will definitleu be back next time were in town!
(5)
Marissa C.
Love this place. For visitors and friends I always recommend as my favorite sushi place. We always sit at the bar (practically a free show). The owner runs a tight ship! The garlic albacore is near mind blowing. To use soy or wasabi is blasphemy. Wonderful atmosphere as well. Back on the owner - she's currently operating (I think) six completely different restaurants in the Valley and her family has had somewhere in the ball park of twenty restaurants. The Tribune just did an article on her winning the top female business owner of the year. Her motto is something like you have to fail to learn. Point in getting at - she knows what she's doing & always has the appropriately freshest fish.
(5)
Karsten B.
Haven't tried much of their menu, having been there once, but the sushi rolls were great. Go there for lunch- their prices are fantastic.
(5)
RD P.
Great vibe at this place, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Sushi is extremely good and very affordable. Tried out the Maui Wowi, Dragon Balls, Crunchy Shrimp, and a number of other rolls. All were extremely good, service was also pretty darn good. Only thing that could have been better was the organization around getting the wait time down and seating process.
(4)
Daphne S.
This place is awesome! From the food to the atmosphere and customer service, everything just flowed perfectly. Celebrated my brothers birthday here today and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended if you want quality sushi for a reasonable price!
(5)
Brandon D.
Great food. Massaman Beef is outstanding.
(5)
Daniel F.
We loved this place! We went with a big group a tried a lot of different dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but overall we got large portions of delicious, reasonably priced food in a fun location. We were satisfied with the experience. Four stars because a few dishes missed the mark and the service was sometimes inattentive. Appetizers: Pork gyoza - tasty! Chicken curry puffs - these were okay. The pastry was a little dry and I didn't love the dipping sauce. Jalapeño bomb - I wasn't a fan of this dish. The jalapeño was basically raw and the tempura batter flaked off. Very messy and greasy. Not good. Entrees: Chicken vermicelli - Delicious! One of my favorites. Vermicelli noodles in a smooth and flavorful yellow curry sauce with chicken, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, and other good things. Tuna nigiri - tasty sushi bite. The fish was mild, fresh, and melts in your mouth. Hamachi nigiri - decent but not as good as the tuna. The fish was a little stringy and chewy. Massaman curry - flavorful, complex beef curry dish. It has bananas in it! Very interesting and good. Imperial roll - pretty standard sushi roll. Not bad. Nice presentation! Garlic noodles - bland and flavorless. Teriyaki beef - perfectly cooked and delicious meat. Generous portion of rice. Too many green beans, but I can think of worse culinary sins. Teriyaki chicken - not as good as the beef. The best part was walking around the cool Japanese temples afterwards. We sat outside on the patio And they have amazing intricate woodcarving and it was above and beyond standard restaurant decor.
(4)
John P.
This place is great! Good atmosphere, quick service and fantastic food. Don't miss this if you're in town.
(4)
Peter F.
Best sushi AYCE in the city. They offer a variety of appetizers with their All You Can Eat sushi option (5-6:30 on weekdays i think) like Calamari, curry puffs, Gi cun (summer rolls) etc (the MOST out of any other AYCE sushi places in the city). They don't have nigiri on their AYCE option but the roll selection is pretty damn good. Cool interior and attentive staff. Love it!
(4)
Jeff S.
Amazing rolls and sashimi! Very reasonably priced and very good service. Highly recommend the Wok and Roll roll! Super good.
(5)
Jake G.
Went with a group of kids and adults. Table of 18 down the center of the dining room. Some ordered entrees most of us ordered sushi. All of it was fantastic, because of that I tried so many things. From the filet mignon to the terriyaki chicken. Sushi wasn't as good as it has been in the past but I was surprised at how delightful their other entrees were. Service was great, a little backed up as might be expected. So glad they were able to accommodate a large reservation! Great atmosphere and always fabulous.
(5)
Oscar O.
I don't eat fish so this review is for the grill aspect of Sapa. It was very mediocre. The food was a bland, but the atmosphere is nice. I had some teriaky chicken, it was not worth a trip back, but not terrible.
(3)
Beki W.
Full disclosure: this place is never going to live up to sushi or seafood found in somewhere like Seattle or Portland. Landlocked Utah is not my first place to get a delicious bass -- er, seafood. That being said, Sapa is excellent, and my favorite sushi place in the state. It's pretty sad how often I come here. I have a friend that comes just as often, though, so I don't feel alone on this geekery. I really enjoy the firecracker calamari, and pretty much all the rolls are really good. Spicy rolls definitely have a kick to them, the wait staff and chefs will definitely take into consideration alteration requests (helpful for those with food allergies) and none of the rolls are doused in sauce (one of the more annoying things about several sushi places.) I don't really enjoyed the baked mussels all that much, but that's because they're quite saucy, and I got spoiled eating fresh mussels. The indoor seating is a little crowded unless you get a big booth, but the outdoor seating is so relaxing and nice. Big groups will get the option to go into the tea houses, but just sitting out there near the fountain is great. PLEASE NOTE: Sapa now has their liquor license and with the ordinances in SLC, one person in every party needs to be 21 or older.
(5)
Ivan S.
I love the Imperial roll and the Dragon Balls! They have a well balanced menu and some great Thai curry entrees. I've eaten here numerous times and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. For a downtown spot they are typically easy to get into, even on a busy night. For Sushi and Thai cuisine, this is a serious win!!
(5)
Tim K.
One of the best sushi places in salt lake! Been here multiple times and I've never been disappointed. Sushi is always fresh and our server has never lead us astray with suggested rolls.
(5)
Erica D.
Best sushi and noodles (but not pho!) in SLC. Diamond at the bar deserves a shout out - she gave us some of the best service I ever had, period, and she's a bartender - not a waitress. We came on a busy Friday night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We took a seat at the bar for about 30 minutes, and when I checked back in with the hostesses to see how much longer they said another hour... It was very confusing and off putting but Diamond overheard and encouraged us to stay at the bar and asked to take care of our dinner service immediately. It was our treat! She gave us some honest recommendations, was quick and present, and had a great attitude. The food is delicious and stylish. I suggest the massaman (I have no idea how to spell it) noodles with beef. Normally I skip beef dishes but their beef is so tender and tasty, it's a must. The atmosphere is pretty chic but not too fancy. Sapa is a great stop to begin a fun evening out on the town, just be prepared for a wait as they do not take reservations.
(5)
April B.
We try to go about every 2 weeks.....amazing food ever time especially for the price
(5)
Matt B.
Sashimi plate was very good and fresh. 2 stars are for how the manager handled an issue. I told my server I was on a health cleanse and could not injest fried food. She then let me order a roll with tempura flakes sprinkled on top. After eating three pieces I realized this and asked her about it. She said it was indeed tempura. The manager said she would take it off my bill if I didn't eat anymore. I was able to pick off the flecks of tempura off the remaining 5 pieces and I was within my two hour window for a flight I had to catch so I needed to eat food so I elected to eat it since I already injested the fried food. The manager said if I finished it I would have to pay for it. Which I did. Just a shame that the first fried food I ate in 27 days was because of their negligence......and charging me for the $11 roll was necessary in their eyes. For $11 they lost a customer. Won't be back. Sorry I cheated on you Takashi.
(1)
Naren S.
Excellent sushi, and I loved the decor. My friend recommends the Pagoda for vegetarians. And don't forget to try the Purple Haze sake.
(5)
Linda K.
Other than sushi, I cannot rate the rest of the menu since that is all I have had here. I will agree with most reviews that the sushi rolls are inexpensive; however, you get what you pay for. The sushi here is pretty blah and the rolls are almost all too similar to each other. They are also pretty small in my opinion. In the end, my husband and I ended up paying just as much as we would have for better sushi at Takashi or Naked Fish since we had to get more Sapa rolls to fill up. The service is definitely good and friendly. Absolutely no complaints there. The ambience is fairly decent and the place is pretty busy. The outside patio is awesome and is a great place to dine in the warmer months. With the service and ambience, it is a shame that the sushi isn't up to par. The food is what would keep me coming...
(2)
Miriam P.
I love the food but I hate the service. Each time I eat here, I hope my experience with the service will be different, but at least as consistent as they are with great food, I shouldn't think they'd be any different in the poor reputation of their service. The 4-stars is for the fresh, unique and tasty rolls and the price is nothing to complain about. Very reasonable for what you get and makes dealing with the attitude and lack of efficiency that comes with their service worth tolerating. I will continue to eat here, assuming my patience with the bad service doesn't wear out.
(4)
Steven P.
Dang, Sapa... We were sat promptly but waited 15 minutes at our table before leaving because no one greeted us, or told us they'd be right with us, or took any drink orders.. it was like we weren't even there. We had just got done hiking and craved some sushi and while we felt a little underdressed, we still hoped to be acknowledged by the waitstaff at the very least?
(1)
Amanda S.
The place has a really nice decoration and the outside tables are great during the summer. The sushi is really good, fresh and affordable. The best prices in Salt Lake for sure.
(4)
Jennifer W.
I'm really disappointed that my first experience of Sapa was a really bad one, considering a lot of reviews of how good the sushi is. I absolutely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ordering sushi take out from this business. I placed a take out order on a Friday night, which granted is busy for them. I was told it would take 45 minutes to an hour for our order to be ready. Even with extremely busy sushi restaurants I've never experienced this long a wait, but had the time so I placed the order. I arrived at Sapa's a few minutes over an hour later and found the waiting room swamped-- true to their word it was really busy. When we arrived they asked what we were there for and when we told them take out, we were left to stand there for another 10 minutes until the server who is apparently in charge of processing take out orders materialized. When he did it took him two or three minutes to address us, and then it took another few minutes of shuffling through piles of (unpaid) order receipts to find our take out order. He grabbed the receipt and disappeared for another five minutes. In the meantime both hostesses commented on how incredibly insane Friday nights always are. In the meantime nothing was said about our order, so I finally had to ask if the rolls were even made, considering we ordered them over an hour and 15 minutes ago. The hostess (who was very nice) said she thought they probably were. The take out waiter showed up another five minutes later with our order and we finally paid. Even if the sushi was brilliant (the rolls we got were pretty mediocre, and in particular the tuna on top of the Red Dragon roll looked pretty manhandeld), it wouldn't excuse an hour long wait time for take out and an additional TWENTY MINUTE WAIT in the waiting area with very little communication about the status of our order. It's hard to believe that even at the busiest of sushi places, three very simple rolls and an order of edamame would take an hour and twenty minutes to get to us, and though the service was very nice and well-intentioned, it was ultimately a terrible experience. I can't comment as to what dining in is like, but would strongly recommend taking your ordering out business elsewhere.
(1)
Oliver H.
I love this place. The food is great and the presentation is fantastic. The workers are all really nice and I've never had a bad experience there. I've been to practically every sushi place in Utah and I've got to say this place is the best due to the great prices and the quality. I honestly think they could charge more but I hope they don't. I can't wait for the next time I go.
(5)
Joram J.
Incredible sushi at a great price. It is the best sushi I've had in SLC, great atmosphere and very helpful /friendly staff. I recommend the Volcano Roll for sure!!
(5)
LT L.
Massaman [banana] beef, their most popular dish, tastes sweet and comes with half a banana. Not my fav. Also, they accidentally brought the sushi out on a plate hot from the dishwasher. Oops. Gross. Waiter was nice.
(2)
Chez G.
LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!! Love the ambiance! And Chase is my favorite server in the world!!
(5)
D. W.
In a very clinical sense, this place should not be rated anywhere near this by me as on the surface, they hit several of the sourest notes with me. I was served jasmine tea (read my other reviews for my thoughts on that), though it was one of the better versions of that, they were unreasonably slow (granted I did come in towards when they were closing for the afternoon, but I also asked if they were ok with that and they did seat me) and the sushi rolls on the menu are definitely of a similar fusion variety as Fat Fish, as I think Monica has noted elsewhere and they even use the same oversized serving trays. When I got my sushi, the first roll I got had a couple pieces that broke apart, something I generally deplore overall in sushi places. From that poor start, though, it was undeniable that the food was fantastic. The first roll I had, the Chili Duo, was excellent and it was falling apart mostly due to an execution error in the kitchen of whoever made the roll trying to stuff too much inside the seaweed skin. The second two rolls had no such issue. I would normally interject my irritation at being served a crunchy tempura-based roll at the end, but given that the previous two rolls were spicy, but the kind of spicy that I like, namely heat with some very solid flavor, that I didn't mind so much and even if it came with krab, it was really well done still. I would happily (and will again, if I ever return) have any or all of those again, even though I had to, as is the way it goes with me and fusion rolls, delete some of the ingredients that didn't belong there from a couple of the rolls. Service, as noted, was a bit on the absent side and as mentioned, were very slow, but were dead on the money accurate, aside from not getting enough ginger and not having a waitress at hand to get more. Definitely order several things at once and hope for the best here. I would normally also mention here that being tagged $4 for a pot of tea is absurd, but it wasn't so much a negative here as a word to wise. Drink prices are not published on the menu (at least where I could find), so I'm guessing this is another of those places that really soaks it in with drinks in the hopes of making margin that way. With all of those seeming negatives, it really speaks to both the quality of the food leaving the kitchen as well as the place itself that it still was able to overcome what for me would normally be mega strikes against returning. I mostly still do and it's because this place has character, ambiance, charm and the vaunted "it factor" in spades. The outside patio is a marvel. Words sort of fail me. The outside of the building along State is junk, looking like another in a crappy line that spawned Big Deluxe and Burt's Tiki, but inside, it's truly something special, near magical, perhaps. All of the interior decor is flawless and "right", from the wall decor of paintings and tile to the blown glass light fixtures. Maybe if I would have parked in the lot along 700 S., it would have been different as to the exterior of the place, but I nearly missed the glory of the outside patio and all the little open houses that would be quite fun to dine in some time, I think... Definitely worth checking out, as this place is something special and even though I think most of the menu is goofy and wish they'd go to something a lot more traditionally-minded, it is still, for the most part, very well executed and tasty. I can't think of another place around quite like this altogether and that's saying something in this town...
(4)
Amy D.
It looks weird from the outside, but inside is super modern and there's a gorgeous outdoor seating area that they also rent out for functions --it's quaint and is protected on all side from the wind. We ask to sit out there any time we can. They do an all you can eat deal for ~$24/person M-Th from 5-6:30. It includes sushi rolls, soups, salads and appetizers. This is a good option if you're starving and want to try a bunch of different things. It's eat-in only (don't be silly) and they cut it right off at 6:30. Each person at the table can order 2 items at a time. Otherwise, I'd stay away from the apps and stick to sushi. Rolls start at $5, which is cool. There's really something for everyone. You miss out on the variety at other places --you'll definitely notice the same ingredients appearing all over the menu, but it's worth it for the price. Drink menu is solid --$8 uncorking fee, which is dirt cheap. Service is solid --we've gone a handful of times and have never had any problems. Obviously service is a bit slower during peak times, but otherwise, the waitstaff is pretty good at pacing and will keep your water glass full at all times.
(4)
Trissta H.
Disappointment sums this up. I had friends that said this place was good, and city weekly rated this on the top three sushi places of Utah; I said meh ,why not try it? First off, they do have decent prices. Second, their patio is pretty sweet - especially in the summer. Third, I have only tried the sushi - so this review is for sushi only. Now the complaints - sushi places rated decently shouldn't have "krab." Their rice was separated and fell off of my roll, not really fond of that. I had to ask the waiter three different times for my appetizer, and I received it along with mine and my entire parties dinner. We reserved the patio a week in advance for the backelorette party, and were seated inside as the patio was "full." Overall, I was not impressed and will not be coming back here by choice.
(2)
Tony K.
Sapa should have been called sucka...showed up and asked for outside. 1 hour later they came and told us that they had an inside table or we could wait for outside in another 15 minutes which is what we where told 30 minutes earlier. The waiter was equally as bad as the service we received before getting our seats we had to ask several times for a fork and finally had to ask another waiter. Food was good but took forever and the attitude and service really sucked.
(1)
Lisa M.
Sapa never fails to deliver. The vegan options are amazing! Loved the veggie rolls, and the vrggie curry was an awakening for my palate. Our waiter, Tommy, quick on refills, explaining tasty menu items, excellent service.
(5)
Mike W.
Sapa? Yes please!!! I love Sapa, it's my favorite sushi place in town. My wife and I have been coming here for a couple of years now. I gave it five stars even though the services is sometimes kinda slow, and it's always cold in the dining area, plus the parking lot is really small so parking is limited when it's busy. But the food makes up for it in the end. The food is always really fresh, creatively plated and delicious. I always have intentions of trying something different but end up getting my usual. Which is the jalapeño bomb and mussel shooters to start. The jalapeño bomb is stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna , then fried. It has the perfect amount of spice. The sauce that comes with it is so good, I just wish they'd give a little more of it. The Albacore Garlic Roll is phenomenal, my absolute fav. It has some fried garlic chips on top and I'm not exactly sure what the sauce is made of but I'd guess it's like a black pepper, garlic, sweet onion sauce, it's sooo good! The Maui Wowie is my second favorite. It's topped with tuna, avocado, and macadamia nuts. The flavor combination is delicious! I would defiantly recommend trying this place, you'll get hooked too!
(5)
Claudia H.
I wasn't impressed at all. This place was so sub par. For the price, you'd expect something grand, but we left disappointed and ended up ordering a pizza when we got back to the hotel. We ate outside, which was a good choice. It was gorgeous. The drinks were okay. I had a pomegranate martini, but it was filled with orange pulp. No thanks. Yuck. My husband drank it. I then ordered an alcoholic thai tea, which was pretty great. We ordered the calamari as a starter. To our surprise, it contained mostly fried onion. We sent it back. The sushi rolls weren't great. Not at all. And we ordered a ton, so I was expecting to be blown away by at least one roll. Nada. No luck. The service was okay, but our waitress went missing for large chunk of time. Im glad I don't live in SLC, because if that's how they do sushi, they are really missing out.
(2)
Jacob F.
Prices are great, atmosphere is great, and of course the sushi is great. Parking sucks and is limited.
(5)
Heidi A.
The most amazing delicious sushi you will find anywhere. I have eaten sushi in CA, FL, NY & CT... Sapas beats them all hands down. Every roll is amazing... Try the dragon balls. Can't wait to come here again.
(5)
Rachel W.
I love Sapa! Great ambiance for a romantic dinner, or a large group, and very creative sushi rolls. My only complaint would be that I wish they served pho for dinner also. But this is still one of my favorite sushi spots. We always start with an order of jalapeno bombs and mussel shooters with quail eggs. So yummy! The jalapeno bombs come with two sauces: one is sort of like a spicy mayo and the other one I believe is a wasabi mayo. Not exactly low-cal, but totally worth it. I wish I was a little more adventurous, but I always order the same rolls every time because they are so damn good, I can't pass them up! And I am always happy I did :) Try the Maui Wowie, Albacore Garlic (the sauce is to die for) and the Sunset. I know you can pretty much get the Sunset anywhere, but theirs is perfection. And don't forget to ask for Carly if you want good service :)
(5)
Vida A.
Update time! It's still busy on the weekends and a fun crowd. Maybe because our group was rowdy but we heard a lot of things from other patrons that night. Maybe because we had the cool kid's table in the corner but who knows. Our server had a hard time at first with keeping up with our drink orders but she held strong. The drink that comes in the coconut unanimously tasted like windex and Annie the manager was nice to make us a new drink, lychee martini, yum. Thai iced tea was too sweet for me and it lacked alcohol. For the food, legit sushi and priced really fair. Dragon balls are very good, but with a name like that, come on. Calamari was better this time around with really good sauces. We had the sunset and some other rolls that after our second carafe of sake and wine and whiskey, skips my mind, really good, ha! Decor is really nice with beautiful blown glass chandeliers. Bathrooms were clean. Parking can be a issue. Great night!
(4)
Dave W.
Frustrating to find a good restaurant that has good service, great food and to be told that you can make a reservation on a special event or evening! I called to make a reservation to be told only for a group of eight or more. Then be reassured that the restaurant is usually dead up until six and if I was there before then I would be seated really fast. Mind you this is Saturday eve and being my anniversary I wanted a I be prepared well low and behold they have a two hour wait time and no logical response when asked wtf. Thanks sapa. I won't buy friends gift certificates to your restaurant this year I won't be recommending it to anyone for anything else but lunch.
(2)
Mary W.
My partner and I went to Sapas for dinner. The atmosphere was great, but the service was lacking. We waited for our drink order to be taken, even though we weren't given a drink menu until after we ordered. We order an appitizer, but we never got it. I think it was given to the table next to us. We ordered our food, and another drink. My second drink came out once I was done eating dinner. The food was decent, but not so good that I would go back for seconds.
(3)
Kelly O.
I was craving Curry and although it was very good. We ordered some rolls for the people in our group. The Vegas roll was terrific as was every one we tried. The srevice was great. When craving Sushi, Sapa's the place.
(4)
Elil Y.
We had a delicious celebratory dinner here. The wait was non-existent since no one was sitting at the sushi bar. We were seated immediately and although it took a while to get our drinks, the rolls we got were so yummy! Sunset roll was my fav with a little bit of lemon. The albacore garlic roll was also unique with the roasted garlic on top. What a great sushi restaurant!
(4)
Rachel M.
Finally got to try this place after a reliable friend recommended it and we were totally pleased. It exceeded our expectations. The food was good and creative. We had the best server ever, Jared. The atmosphere was very modern and tasteful. And, to our surprise and best of all, it's totally cheap! We tried an app, 3 rolls and a noodle dish. Everything was very good and very reasonably priced. The menu was interesting, in the good way. The curry chicken puff was like the normal Thai appetizer, but was served with a creamy wasabi sauce. The rolls we ordered had things like lemon and jalapeno. And the noodles were so good. It was basically a Vietnamese rice noodle dish with Thai yellow curry on top. Such a good idea. Our server was seriously one of the best servers I've ever had. He just did everything right. They do this all-you-can-eat thing during weeknight 5-6:30 for $24 or something like that. It includes most of the menu and you just keep ordering whatever you want from the normal menu. This is a great idea. One interesting note: They don't take reservations. We went in on Friday at about 7:30 and there were several people waiting in the lobby to be seated and the hostess told us it would be 45 mins. My husband was starving so we went somewhere else, but returned on Saturday at about 8. There were only a couple of people waiting this time and she also told us it would be 45 mins. My husband and I gave each other the 'yeah right' look. Then, we were seated less than 5 mins later. So, apparently the hostess isn't very good at her job. Also note: Most of the things we ordered were spicy, so be aware of that. One more note: If you are in a super sushi mood and want something specific, I would say they don't have the greatest roll selection I've ever seen, so this might not be the place you want to go to to satisfy a specific craving. For example, I really like Unagi, but the only offered it on two rolls that sounded too plain. Pretty much all sushi rolls taste the same to me anyways, but I would think the would make a special roll by request We will definitely be returning to Sapa regularly.
(5)
Allison M.
Loved Sapa!! I'm not very adventurous when it comes to sushi, so I stuck with the Philly Roll and the Black Dragon roll. Both were fabuluos! We were with a large party and everyone loved the dishes/rolls they got. We also had great service, despite such a large party. It was pouring rain on the night we went, so we were unable to check out the back patio area, which I hear is awesome. I will be going back for sure!
(4)
Chris S.
Ate dinner here on a busy Friday night. Waited a 1/2 hr to be seated, and then it was smooth sailing from there. Ordered 2 apps, Pork Dumplings and the Jalapeño Bomb. Both are very good. Next were the entrees. The 2 teens ordered the Beef and Chicken Teriyaki, and they both enjoyed it. We ordered 3 rolls, 1 special, Kiss of Death, and the Volcano. All 3 rolls were very good. We also ordered a side of the String Beans which were surprisingly very good.
(5)
BC G.
Very pleased with Sapa. It was busy and the ladies at the front were very good about getting us in for my wife's bday. The atmosphere is fantastic. We had a new server that was training but a very experienced server took care of us also which shows me they care about their customers. I highly recommend the Wok N Roll which is like a version of surf and turf with filet mignon and tuna. Sashimi we ordered with thin slices of lemon and jalapeño on the side which I recommend they offer. Other rolls that were great were the Chili Duo, kiss of death, albacore garlic and a few others... I tried the mussel shooters which I never like anywhere and they were great. I highly recommend Sapa.
(5)
Charles S.
34 Reviews? 4 Stars average? Yah, sounds about right. I'll second that! Actually, I guess I'll 35th it. The sushi here is fresh, imaginative and beautifully presented. The "spicy" rolls are actually SPICY! I love that! Truth in advertising is a wonderful thing. The service is great and the atmoshpere is very cool. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer and they were divine. We shared a few different sushi rolls. Each one was vastly different, but all were very yummy. The only meh part of the meal was my soup. It was called coco chicken, I think. The description and ingredients made it sound like Tom Kha Gai, and that's pretty much what it was. But it just didn't have the punch and pop that it should. It was good, but just not nearly bold and flavorful enough to cure my "Tom" jones. We will certainly be adding Sapa to our regular rotation of go-to sushi joints.
(4)
Scott D.
Prologue: I have a test I run on every Japanese place I eat at...I'll always order the gyoza appetizer, and if they are good...then the sushi will be good too...the gyoza were great. Never in my life would I even notice this place as one of the best Sushi joints in Utah as there is nothing showy about the outside to draw attention to it... As soon as you walk in (past the Texas Chainsaw Massacre-type door...if you've seen the movie, you know what door I mean) you are met with a beautifully decorated restaurant. Ok, so the place looks nice, but what about the food? I love sushi, and I went into this place with high expectations as I had heard a lot of good things about it. The menu was stocked with what sounded like great rolls, but I went with the recommendation of a coworker and tried the Imperial and Tataki Rolls...needless to say, I was blown away with how amazing everything was. It honestly tasted like the fish had just been caught that day. I've also sampled a number of other rolls that I can't remember the names of, but they too were really good. If you go during the warmer months, ask to eat outside where you will enjoy their patio...(it's really cool.) So yes, it is possible to find really good sushi at the top of The Rockies, and you need not look any further than Sapa.
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M L.
All but one of the rolls was really good and fresh. Pricing for rolls averaged $8 which seemed reasonable. Service was really good as well. The only downside was the music. Not only was it horrible but way too loud. Will def try again.
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Ti B.
Wow! Are you kidding me!! This place was sooo yummy! I LOVED it! Maybe it was because I am from LA, but this place was CHEAP!! I loved all the rolls and green beans...the flavor was so delish!! It has the cutest little outside garden with beautiful trees...so romantic and beautiful. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is gorgeous!! The sushi has little rice, which I love so you can concentrate on the fish flavors. It is sooo good! :)
(4)
Dave R.
As good as it gets. Authentic...amazing environment and decor. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
(5)
Matt T.
Great sushi, low prices and great atmosphere. The food presentation is superb and quality of service is moderate. They are usually busy all the time, arrive early.
(5)
Olyssa K.
Great service and the food is good! Love coming here, it's a pretty hip place with the best decor. We've had a few birthday parties here and will continue coming back.
(5)
Laurie B.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of quality sushi and reasonable prices in Salt Lake, then Sapa is the way to go. Don't abuse your tastebuds or your gastrointestinal tract by going for cheap sushi somewhere else - just spring for a few extra dollars per roll (good size rolls, I might add, and still a few dollars cheaper than some of the most expensive places in the city) and eat your fill with they're awesome all-you-can-eat deal in the evenings. I really enjoyed the Volcano roll in particular. Looking forward to going back to Sapa!
(4)
Sarah T.
I can't remember our server's name. She was really nice and helpful and seemed to be working behind the bar also. Loved the baked mussels and the lowrider roll! The fried banana dessert was also bomb. Next time I'm going to try the dessert that they set on fire!
(5)
Thaylene R.
Sushi was great. Vermicelli noodle dish was unique and delicious. Serving size was generous. Josh was an outstanding server.
(5)
Kyle K.
So, Sapa answers this burning question: Can Kyle be bribed for a good review for food? The answer is yes. But to be honest, they'd still get 5 stars even if I had to pay. I'm a bit embarrassed that I was invited to a Yelp elite event there, where they showered us with sushi, rolls, entrees, and even cocktails, (did you just think of literally being showered with raw fish?) and I haven't written a review yet. I'm sure my compatriots adequately described every delectable course and the friendly waitstaff. So for this review, I just have to say "ditto." The food is beautiful and tasty. The staff is great. The atmosphere is quite nice. A total must-try south of downtown.
(5)
Ilene R.
Hands down, this is THEEEE best sushi in the valley! I will only ever go here whenever I have a sushi craving!
(5)
Michelle K.
I'm updating my review after eating here last week. This restaurant seems to have changed their business model. They are now offering an all you can eat model for happy hour. I did not come during this time but instead during regular dinner hours. They have changed how much fish they put into the rolls but the prices have not changed. Our rolls were mostly rice and barely anything else. They were bland and not good. We asked our waitress and she didn't care that we did not like the quality of the rolls we received. I will not be back. There are other sushi restaurants in town that offer better rolls with more fish on them for the same price and better service.
(2)
Angie H.
Hmpfh! Where do I start? My husband and I pulled up in front. He said, "Run up, and see what the wait time is" - I met the hostess and said "How long is the wait?" she said "20 Minutes", I went back out to the car, told my husband "20 minutes, and I put us on the list" -We got the kiddos out of the car and went inside. By the time we got inside, our name was crossed off the list. I said "I thought you said 20 minutes" she said "We called you, and you weren't around, I'll add you to the list now" This is the THIRD time we have tried to have a good time at Sapa - First time service was so shitty we left before we got served, second time - they were slammed and we were hungry (so we didn't want to wait). Today, we ordered Miso Soup, Squid Salad, Jalapeno Bombs (which are THE bomb) - SO good, the Tasmanain Devil Roll, and the Blazing Jazz Roll. We were never brought the Blazing Jazz Roll (but we were charged for it). This place does not have anything for kids, no kiddie menus, no kiddie portions. We asked our waitress what she might recommend for our kids she said "Maybe some oranges" - but, she never brought them. We ordered the Teriyaki chicken for our kids. We had to ask a man (possibly the manager) about something for the kids, he brought out some ice cream. Our waitress brought our children two valentine balloons...I guess she didn't notice that someone brought those for his girlfriend and she "left them behind" - (ahem...we noticed). I had to go to the bar to ask for our tab. And at the end of the day, we paid our bill, left a shitty tip, and wrote "Shit Service" on our bill. Thanks Sapa. You suck.
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Ciara J.
Amazing! Definitely don't skip the Volcano!!!
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Stephen G.
Stopped in based on the reviews on Yelp! Busy dining room, so my wife and I sat at the Sushi Bar, on the side. It was like sitting at a chef's table. Nice to talk with the Sushi Chefs and watch them at their craft. Sushi was very good. Mussel appetizer was very tasty. Decor and atmosphere was really cool. I'd definitely go back again.
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Jowanza J.
I have a handful of needs when I go out to eat and this place met none of them. There was no diversity on the menu for someone with my eating restrictions (dairy free / gluten free), and the service was slow. I ended up getting a chicken curry dish which wasn't at all impressive. The vegetarian sushi options had the least variety I had seen up until this point. I wouldn't eat hear again.
(1)
Devin L.
Love this place ! My mom and I have been coming here ever since they first opened and we have never left disappointed. My mother loves to get the Bento Box during lunch time, I also like the Bento Box . I have broken out of my comfort zone and have started trying a different kind of sushi every time we go . I've tried the red dragon roll and UFO roll. Both have been so so delicious . The only things I wish they had on their dessert menu would be the mochi ice cream and green tea ice cream. This place is defiantly a place to try.
(5)
Mike G.
Sapa was reccommended by freiends and man they were spot on. The Sashimi Large pate was awesome & fresh. we had multiple rols and the Volcano was excellent as well. Good service great atmosphere on the patio.
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Nickie J.
I love this place. For the most part service is outstanding! I don't eat fish so everyone who complained about the fish to rice ratio doesn't affect me. I got a vege roll, something with rainforest in it. It was outstanding. It was so great, I even got an order to go. I will say the rolls you order to go are MUCH smaller than when you order and eat there. However I love this place, just hate the fact that it's down town. Also, we had potstickers which were amazing as well.
(5)
H Y.
The decor was nice and the service was great? However, the food here is good but not worth the price. I've been here once and we ordered sushi and their famous beef curry. Sushi was average, but beef curry was very good. Although you definitely can get same quality of food for cheaper price elsewhere.
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Tina R.
Sapa is so good. I have been there several times and have always had a great experience. Their Massaman beef is heavenly. I have yet to have a roll I didn't love. The service is fantastic and the wait staff is friendly. Love Sapa!
(5)
Andrew W.
Ordered takeout and based on the reviews for how good it was thought it might be with the forty five minute wait the hostess said it would be, only to have to stand around for an additional twenty five minutes while they searched for our lost order and had it made. Slow service and embarrassingly unapologetic staff. Not taking my business back there again.
(1)
Sam W.
Amazing atmosphere and service. It feels like an upscale Vegas restaurant with the textured walls and colorful glass fixtures. The drinks are excellent, especially the alcoholic Thai iced tea. The sushi is average or worse, but the entrees were good. Bottom line: come here for the classy lounge experience. Food and drinks are good, but if you're looking exclusively for sushi there are much better choices.
(4)
Mary S.
Dragon balls are out of sight- spicy and amazing. This place has an amazing selection of dishes and everything we ordered was fresh, visually appealing and soooo yummy. Can't wait to get back to this place when I'm in town.
(5)
Stephen W.
This is easily the best sushi place in the valley, if not the state. The nigiri always tastes fresh and the rolls are all pretty fantastic. The Tazmanian Devil roll is my favorite but the East Brooklyn and the Red Dragon aren't far behind. Avoid the Dragon Balls which in my opinion are highly overrated. I always get at least two orders of the yellowtail nigiri and it's always top shelf. In addition to being the best tasting, it also happens to be very reasonable price wise.
(5)
Zoe R.
I love this place! They have great sushi and good price, the ambiance is always fun too! every thing I have tried on the menu from sushi to other dishes have been great! I wish the service was faster and the hosts were a bit nicer, in that case I would have given it five stars!
(4)
Jack R.
Love this place. Something for everyone! You don't have to like sushi to have a great meal here. Although the sushi is pretty darn good - you can't go wrong. the Snow White is our favorite. The fillet mignon is redic awesome. Apps are great too - calamari is not run of the mill - light and tasty. The dudes at the sushi bar are super friendly. At times, the service is a little obnoxious and one of the managers can be very rude. Ignore them and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Drinks are good too - my fav is the lychee martini. Cheers!
(4)
Launi H.
Delicious Sushi, great ambiance. We have eaten here quite a few times, I give it only 3 stars because the service is hit and miss. We had a horrible waiter for our anniversary dinner recently, and he was smug about it to boot. Hit Sapa up for lunch, it's not quite as busy and everyone seems to be on the ball. If you're not into the sushi- try the drunken noodles, they are awesome.
(3)
Kat M.
Sapa is just Lovely. I got to sit on the patio (for the first time) on my last go-around and it was simply... relaxing. The servers were great and seemed really nice and non-stressed even though it was decently busy. On the recommendation of my friend, I had the Poki salad which was amazing! We also shared the Brooklyn house roll that and I am still thinking about. Delicious and lovely presentation to boot! I do however wish they had more creative options for nigiri and sashimi. The icing on the cake was that our bottle of wine only cost $20. They don't gouge you if you want to share a drink and I really respect that. All around it's a beautiful and great experience for a a fancy or even a casual sushi night out. The pricing is par as to what you would expect for a sushi joint. Check Sapa out, between the food and the service and those amazing traditional huts outside, you won't dine at another place like this.
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Sadaf M.
I celebrated my birthday here with 20 or so friends. They were very accomodating with our group considering it is not a very big restaurant. The interior is very warm and welcoming especially in the winter time and it has a really nice feel. The food was also super yummy! I know between the 20 of us we tried a great variety of the sushi and everyone I asked was pretty satisfied. I know a lot of friends who have gone back since then and still say great things. The size of the pieces was a little on the smaller size than what I am usually used to but the flavor definietely was there so I let it go. We also ordered some sakes and those were served great as well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was good except for one friend who did not get her food until 45 minutes after everyone else had and ate it. Not sure what happened there but it was a little sad and we felt pretty bad for her. I know they also have an unlimited sushi M-Th which I would really love to try. I will be going back for that.
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Heimlich M.
Had sushi and noodles. I was surprised that the sushi was just ok (better than average but not spectacular). The noodles were really good though. Would come back for the noodles and atmosphere. I wouldn't make a trip their for sushi but would order it if I was there. The restaurant is has a great feel though. Neat building and design, friendly staff. Pricing seemed good for an upscale sushi place.
(4)
Karen F.
Sapa is #3 of my favorites as far as sushi places go in Salt Lake City. The ambiance is great, especially if you are seated outside in the summer. I have not had the problems with service that some others reported The sushi rolls are very inexpensive and decent. They don't use premium crab or fish on top of the rolls, but then again that is why the rolls are so cheap and it doesn't seem to take away from the flavor of the roll as a whole. The string beans are amazing!!! I like this place and go back frequently.
(4)
Kristi P.
I'm from California and it's been hard to find good sushi that doesn't break the bank in Utah! We LOVE Saba and this will be our favorite SLC sushi spot for sure! Their prices are awesome! Fish is FRESH! Love the service and the restaurant look & feel! We tried the Albacore Garlic Roll, Maui Wowie & the volcano! We loved them all! Definitely check this place out!
(5)
Chris C.
How is every review not a five star? This place is awesome and has unique sauces that set apart their rolls from any other place.
(5)
Adam W.
All I can say is, I would pay double to get their pho at dinner (they only do pho for lunch). We typically eat at Sapa once or twice a month and have never had a bad experience. If you're a lover of pho, go there for lunch and ask for the rare steak on the side. Epic!
(5)
Bradley Hanan C.
Food was amazing. Spectacular service, and the coffee was perfect. Made with so much love. Will come back next time we're in town.
(5)
Felipe Z.
If you go eat there, make sure you eat in the patio. What a beautiful patio they have. The fountain in the middle, the koi fish in the corner, the sculptures, the shade... It gets your chi up to 100%. The food was good, pretty good prices too. If there's an appetizer to try is the one with tuna and crab and avocados, that comes with this thin crackers that was DELICIOUS. no joke, ill get that every time I go there from now on. A great place to go, and the service was off the hook. Definitely a place to go visit if you either live in SLC or are visiting.
(4)
Dustin T.
I already have a favorite sushi place in SLC, so I was not planning on going somewhere else that I could rate as 5-stars. But then I decided to give Sapa a try, based on high reviews on Yelp - and I'm glad I did. The place gets 5-stars for three reasons: 1. Freshness. This is always the most important factor for sushi places and everything we had was very fresh. 2. Creativity. I am tired of seeing the same rolls emerge in basically every sushi restaurant. This place had some creative rolls and with the sauces on every serving platter, the presentation was fantastic, even on the least expensive rolls. I also always like ordering a few popular rolls not found on the menu. When you give Sapa a try, ask for the Low-Rider roll. But the Maui roll was fantastic as well, with fresh Maguro and mango and macademia nuts sprinkled ont op. 3. Value. This place doesn't break the bank. We had 5 rolls and appetizers and the total bill was $50.... Also, the setting is great. It's not pretentious, like so many good places are. Yet it's got a hip decor and feel to it. The service was great - where we never had to ask for a refill and we got our food very fast - on a super busy night. This may be our new favorite place.
(5)
Capt. Scott G.
This place truly is the best sushi in SLC. Love coming here. My server Candice was ON IT! Sashimi is always fresh. Miso soup is unique. Met the manager, Drew. Class act and very proud of his operation. Everything is fast and correct. You must eat here! Check out the Koi pond on the porch. Very cool.
(5)
Jason O.
I love Sapa - especially in the summertime when the outdoor patio is open. The menu has a great variety of sushi and baked dishes, and everything is priced really well. The restaurant is decorated beautifully as well. Try their Pho at lunchtime as well!
(4)
Whitney N.
Love the ambiance. Reliably good food. Cocktails skew overly sweet. Service is hit or miss.
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Neena V.
I've only been here twice, so far. But the very first time I went to Sapa; I ordered lychee ice tea, mussel shooters, spicy yellowtail roll, mojo roll, and the kiss of death; everything was great! There wasn't a single disappointment there. I enjoyed the food and the environment. And the service was quite wonderful. I would definitely continue to come here!
(5)
Stephanie L.
My mom and I went here last Tuesday for our latest mother daughter date and it was really fantastic. The inside is gorgeous and modern, I loved the layout of the dining room and the blown glass looking light fixtures were beautiful. We got the Red Dragon roll(spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber), Tataki Roll tuna, (roasted garlic, crab, onion, avocado, cucumber), and a Luscious Lover roll (tempura shrimp, unagi, avocado, cucumber, strawberries). We also got teriyaki chicken and a noodle dish with shrimp. Everything was delicious that we ate, I loved the Tataki roll the most, and my mom loved the Lover roll. We ordered the chocolate mouse desert, but our server brought us a chocolate cheesecake. It was too rich, and hard to eat after we had a bunch of food but it was delicious. The manager Ricardo(I think), was wonderfully attentive and nice, he checked in on us several times throughout our meal. We will be back for sure to check out the live bands out in the courtyard, and eat outside, it was a lovely experience.
(4)
Charisse P.
If you're looking for a unique, fun, delicous, reasonably-priced Asian meal, I'd highly recommend Sapa. On the other hand, if you're looking for somewhere to take your kids, I would say pick somewhere else. haha. This is very much an ADULT venue. Nothing for kids (it is, after all, a SUSHI place!) The menu is unique and fun, the prices are better than anywhere else around, and the servers know their stuff. You can't beat their $5 rolls - they're insanely delicious, especially for the price. Oh, and I have two words for you: DRAGON BALLS. :)
(4)
Jeff B.
Great their business is good, but they made me wait looking at empty seats at the sushi bar - I couldn't even have a drink at the sushi bar, I was directed to the bar at the side. Sayanora
(1)
Diamond C.
For the area, I was disappointed. I wanted to go to a place that was a bit cheaper than takashi for lunch but still decent. While we weren't after some sashimi this time, their menu is pretty bare in terms of sashimi FYI (red flag #1) Their parking lot is really tiny (it was filled but Sapa was not), but that certainly was not factored into our rating. There is decent parking all around the place; especially the huge lot next to it! For me, it's FOOD then SERVICE then DECOR in order of importance. So many places I've been to have average service but excellent food, so service for me, for most occasions it's always going to be second, or later. At sapa it seemed to be the reverse. At Sapa it was: DECOR then SERVICE then FOOD in terms of quality. Their rolls have very tiny pieces of fish on them and most are filled with imitation crab (or maybe real crab?) It seemed no better than the CA roll filling; which is usually fake crab. Even their selection of premium rolls mostly had salmon, "crab" or tempura (red flag #2: this is a huge red flag at a sushi restaurant). We got the seaweed salad as well, and it was TINY. At most other places it is the same price but I get a heaping pile of it, which is easy to share. My date and I only got a little bit as we shared the tiny amount that arrived. We were seated pretty quickly, some reviewers had a bit more trouble. The service was ok and just a hair below average, but we'll try some place else next time; even with the cheaper prices. A few times we asked for something and the waitress would come back to ask if we had gotten it. No, we didn't get it yet.... They had stickers on their menu for all you can eat at 5-7pm some weekdays (can't remember which stretch of week days exactly), but that would be about the only time I'd ever go now. Maybe. I'll certainly be trying a few other places first. My old place was about $4 cheaper for all you can eat, had better fish and some of their rolls were not filled with fake crab. (red flag #3). It even had better nigiri on the all you can eat menu as well. Mr Sushi - Encinitas, CA. And it doesn't get the rating that Sapa does on yelp. I certainly don't consider that fair, but I think it's a regional thing. Most people judge a restaurant based on the ones for the area. You don't expect the food in Arco, ID to be the quality of Paris do you? But still, it is relative. I encourage people to check out the menu online before you go. Over the years, I think you can get a feel for a sushi place before you go [somewhat] based on their menu. The more sashimi and nigiri you see the better the place is -- usually. Yes, rolls can be awesome, but most of the time when your roll selection is limited to fake crab rolls you're not going to get good sushi. I should know better by now. I'm no sushi expert and I can usually get something decent any sushi/japanese place I go, but this place left me with little appealing options and all were overpriced based on their ingredients and quality. Yes, Sapa's cheap prices aren't cheap when you sit down to look at their menu and the quality of the food. This place has a ton of room for improvement. If you want to see people who go nuts for sushi, check out the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi".
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Laurie R.
Went here for lunch. The ambience is amazing. The sushi looked pretty good, but since I'm not a sushi gal I wouldn't touch it (although I was told it was good). I had the short ribs bento box. The salad was great and the California rolls were good. The short ribs had terrific flavor but they were really tough and chewy. Another coworker had the lamb bento box and she really enjoyed it. The service was great. She got us in and out of there in an hour. I'd go back but I'd have one of the other bento boxes or pho.
(3)
Dre S.
Loved this place. Came here on a date night and the food was delicious! The nigiri was smooth like butter! The only complaint I have was the waiting area and the hostess.
(4)
Lil M.
Sit at the sushi bar for best service or outside for the experience. Albacore garlic roll is my favorite. Don't be scared. Try it!
(4)
Maria M.
Dear Sapa, I love you. never leave. thx.
(5)
Becky B.
The service (Emily) and the hamachi nigiri and the volcano roll made my Monday! Also...skip the cheap, bad sake and head straight for the Hakutsuru.
(4)
Annie P.
It's one of my regulars and lately was hit/miss .... however! Today it was super yummy! Had Imperial and Sunset rolls - they were amazing and the quality and freshness was definitely back! Waitress was phenomenal in service and attitude, thank you Anna. :) She also explained two new Sushi chefs had been hired and I am so glad they did :)
(4)
James F.
Simply awesome. Great food and great service. Sapa is my new #1 in SLC. Expect to pay 1/2 to 2/3 the price of better known establishments in SLC for equal or better quality food and service.
(5)
Jennifer H.
Ive been here twice and have not been disappointed. Their food is ALWAYS good and their cocktails as well. For a sushi place, I consider this pretty cheap. For a roll, 4 pieces of nigiri, 3 cocktails and dessert with tax it was only 38 bucks! Its worth it.
(5)
Julie K.
Great lunch specials. I had shrimp curry. They were training a new server and it came out as chicken, they very graciously fixed it and brought some hot sake for the wait. My coworkers had filet mignon, it was beautiful too on molded rice and bok choy. I'll be back.
(4)
Emi P.
Sapa, what happened?! This was one of our go-to places for sushi, although the fish selection is small, it's always been good quality and nice rolls. But tonight we were greeted by a new "all you can eat" sign, which usually isn't the sign of quality... and then I got my sushi. The rice was mush and the rolls very misshapen, with the Philly roll containing a really thin amount of meh salmon. The Umami roll claimed on the menu to include Tasmanian Trout, which is why I ordered it, but it came with the almost-too-old salmon instead. I wasn't informed they were out of trout, and when I told the waiter, he tried BSing me about it- "that's what it's always been! I love it for the salmon, mmmm." Nothing puts me off more about it than the staff just covering up for the restaurant being cheap and dishonest. This was on top of it being a half empty restaurant, and they seated us, a quiet couple, right next to an extremely loud group with yelling young kids and singing drunk women, which you should really watch out for with customers when there are a ton of other seating choices. So I don't know Sapa, did you change owners? Head sushi chefs? Either way we're not coming back with much better choices near by.
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Mikal O.
Definitely style over substance. Initial experience: the pretty but plastic looking hostess told us she could sneak us in without a New Year's Eve reservation but told us "not to take too long!" She then explained that she wasn't trying to be rude but that was the situation. OK. We ordered 4 rolls and the miso soup. Miso was yummy and the rolls were tasty but looked anorexic. We saw a beautiful roll at a nearby table and asked the waitress (who was very efficient and friendly) for one of those. She brought us another thin and lazily put-together roll. Maybe our waitress was ordering from a bottom tier chef but you would expect much better consistency from a restaurant that is trying so hard to look excellent. Not too expensive but for the amount of food we got not so great. We both left a bit hungry and had to eat again an hour or two later. The garden outside looks nice. Maybe I will try it again in the spring. Otherwise, I'm not gonna bother.
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Brandon K.
A friend took me here. Said it was the best sushi ever. He was exaggerating. It's good though. The rolls are cheap ($5-10) but they are quite a bit smaller than most places. Our server was great and had some good suggestions. The building is very unique and provides a fun atmosphere. I wish they tools reservations. I will probably return.
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Anne Marie S.
I ran in to grab a bite to eat. Pretty good tasting sushi. There wasnt alot of people there so I got my food quick. The server seemed new, asked me and the sushi chef a few questions about my order. Still good sushi tho
Sapa is our favorite local sushi restaurant. And for the non-seafood crowd, their entrees are excellent (we can never decide so my wife and I always order two rolls and an entree and share). I LOVE the beef filet and the short ribs. The Tasmanian Devil roll is to die for. Service is always great and it's a fun spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. In the summertime, be sure to be seated in their garden.
(5)
Felix B.
Awesome environment, very fun to take a group of friends or a date. The sushi is good, not great--don't expect gourmet sushi. Price is a bit steep as well, but is definitely worth it.
(4)
Sean P.
I went to an event at which they were participating, and the food was incredible. The cajun prawns were amazing, Really, really good.
(5)
K R.
Sapa is one of my favorites. I normally get the massaman beef, which has tender shredded beef, a delightfully sweet curry sauce, green beans, rice, and a banana. The flavors all together are astounding. I've also ordered a noodle dish that no longer appears on the menu. That was the only item I've ever gotten there that was lackluster. Most recently I ordered the Snow White and Vegas rolls and my socks were effectively knocked off. Delicious. The husband always gets teriyaki beef and loves it. The samples I've had from his plate were amazing. The prices are moderate, but well worth it. Since discovering this place two years ago we have been back a dozen or so times, bringing new people with us every time. The service is great as well. Kerby is super friendly, as are the other servers we've had. The manager checks up on us, which is great. The patio is beautiful. We ate there one summer late evening and were just enchanted. We tried eating in the patio during an early evening excursion in the summer and it was just too hot and sunny. One other thing, parking in their lot can be tight, but there is plenty of street parking, and you can also park in the Sears lot just on the other side of the restaurant.
(5)
Mrs. V.
Sapa is my go-to sushi place! I love the calamari with fried jalapenos. Super affordable prices on quality rolls. My fav's are albacore garlic, snow white, blazing jazz and the spicy yellowtail. (None of them are sweet... I don't do sweet sushi!) The atmosphere is super chic and the patio is lovely. Great for business lunches or girls night out!
(4)
Katherine C.
I went to Sapa last week for the first time after hearing pretty good things about it. This is what I experienced - we ordered mixed drinks that had to be remade, our waiter acted way more busy then he was, salads that got there only after reminding the waiter we ordered them, extremely slow service, appetizers that never showed up and okay sushi. Was hoping for a better experience, especially after the waiter talked it up when we arrived. Probably won't be returning.
(2)
Joseph S.
Sapa is amazing. Atmosphere is best, Food second best...in a close photo finish race. I didn't love the ribs, much better at Tsunami, but sushi was good. Beautiful restaurant. One of the best patios in Utah...Best patio for a sushi restaurant.
(5)
Kirk C.
Unique rolls for a cheap price. You can also get all you can eat for $22 from 5-7 on weekdays.
(4)
Scott M.
This is our favorite Sushi place in SLC. From the street you may not think much, especially with the bar and the tatoo parlor next door, but behind those wood doors the place opens up to an interesting and modern restaurant. We love the blown glass lights, and have always had excellent service from the staff, but we go here for the such. Our favorite rolls are the Imperial, the albacore garlic rolls and the crunchy roll. Give Sapa a try - I think it will become your favorite too.
(5)
Emily K.
I had the WORST experience last night. My boyfriend and I arrived and were asked to show ID at the door (no problem). Went to our table where we were asked to show ID again (no problem). The snotty little server boy comes over to me and says my passport expired in 2005 and do i have another form of ID on me. My passport doesn't expire until 2015, it was issued in 2005. He made me feel like an idiot and then came back and said "sorry i don't know how to read a passport." and rolled his eyes at me. He then said another server will be taking over our table and will be over with the bottle of wine we ordered. We waited and waited... I still don't have my passport back. My boyfriend goes in and talks to the manager and he is still saying it is expired. When my boyfriend pointed it out to him that they are looking at the date issued not expired he shrugged it off and said the wine will be out. No apology or anything, really made us feel like they did not want our business. I finally got my passport back after 10 minutes or so (is that normal?). At this point the servers in the restaurant are looking at us like we are the crazy table. I felt so uncomfortable that we left before the wine came and we ordered food. Went to Kyoto and had an amazing meal and no hassle about my passport whatsoever. The irony of this whole thing is my boyfriend's ID had expired 5 months and they didn't catch it. The management and our little snotty server boy handled this situation so poorly. I have been in the restaurant business since i was 15 and was shocked. I have dined at this place many times but don't think I will go back anytime soon or maybe ever at all. Customer service is everything and if you don't have that you don't have customers.
(1)
Frank M.
This place was pretty sweet. The padded wall accents made me feel like a truly sane individual. The curry chicken tantalized my taste buds in only the way a food that looks eerily similar to baby vomit could. It truly was awesome and who doesn't enjoy a 3 million year old tea hut? There were dinasour bones on the inside of one of them! And Brad Pitt! He said he was on his way to Tibet and sat in a hut and it got carried away to Salt Lake and just hasn't left. I recommend this place highly. It was decently priced, the ambiance was great, and the food was delectable. I'll be back, or not, I may die tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to die a liar, so I'd LIKE to be back. But I'm also not Arnold.
(5)
Tonya G.
Sapa has some of the best sushi Salt Lake City has to offer. It is a hidden gem amongst a tattoo shop and hole in the wall bar. As soon as you walk into the door you are transported to a whole other world. The service is great, the prices are low and the quality of food is amazing. I suggest having Dragon Balls, the Mex Roll, and the Albacore Garlic to name a few.
(5)
Amanda G.
I will forgive them for not having a weekend lunch out for giving us the most knock out meal I've had in months. Let's start at the top; we arrived at the rush hour for the evening on a Friday night, but were still promptly seated, outside. We enjoyed the gorgeous outside that is the Sapa 'temple' set up - or whatever you;d like to call their 'patio'. Our server, Kerby (I may have this name wrong, sorry! D:) was quick, attentive, friendly and enthusiastic. (And got himself a ten buck tip for it!) We always had topped off drinks, and he was always ready to help us. I ordered the baked dynamite, which is reminscent of a korean hot-pot; seafood baked in a spicy, creamy sauce that is served with rice. My husband got the garlic short ribs. We got a duo chili roll, and the pork dumplings. The only thing that wasn't amazing or stand out was the dumplings, which were pretty standard. Tasty, but not out of the world. But that's okay: the rest of the meal blew our minds. The baked dynamite was perfect. The sauce was delicoush, the mix of seafood and veggies as fantatsic. I sampled the ribs on my husband's plate and they were to die for, and the garlic green beans with them were delish. The duo roll was fresh, tasty, and popped in the mouth like a spicy roll should. We devoured our meal, had a great time and a fantastic meal at a reasonable price for it's level of quality. Seriously, this place is fantastic and you should give them your business if you're looking for Asian food or sushi.
(5)
Deano G.
This place is fantastic! Easy 4.5 for the food, ambiance and service, (Kirby you were a hoot). First off, I judge a place by the food first, the service second & the ambiance third.... And this place had it all. Great sushi, wonderful Massaman beef, very nice short ribs, and the lamb was to die for. I was too full to try and deserts, but the one that the table ordered look very good, I forget what it was. The service (yes Kirby) was very helpful for 8 new comers to the restaurant & recommend several items, & all were wonderful. The ambiance was classy with a little metro sexual. Loved it! And yes Zach, you are cool enough for this place. We will be back for more. Next time the curry salmon!
(4)
Morgan P.
Love this place! Great sushi everytime, good prices and a great atmosphere. Easily my favorite place to go. But make a reservation if you have a bigger party so you don't have to wait.
(5)
Emilio F.
If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine as I am, then Sapa is a must. Either for lunch or dinner, the cuisine is excellent.
(5)
Devin P.
The sushi is great and it is priced well. The only thing I've noticed about going here is the service. Depending on the night its a flip of a coin if you get a good server or not. We have had great service and then we have had pretty crappy service, but we will keep going here for the sushi.
(3)
Cody R.
Definitely my favorite sushi place in SLC. The rolls are delicious and garlic noodles are pretty awesome. Service has always been pretty good and the atmosphere makes it a tough place to beat for the money.
(5)
Lisa P.
Overall great experience at Sapa with no complaints :) Nice, clean interior with decent decorations. very asian/buddah feel. pretty spacious with a great array of seating options - bar, table, semi-circle booth (my fave) and even outdoor. Service was excellent, which was most likely due to the fact that it was pretty empty, and we had the waitress to ourselves. Went with a party of 12 on a thursday evening and had no issues with the reservations and seating (again, bc it was so slow that night). Server was extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodating. She even offered to split our checks 12 ways if needed! Food was AMAZING. I went with sushi rolls, and had the snow white, spicy yellowtail, and stringbeans (side order, not sushi... haha). the snow white roll was by far my favorite, quite possibly the best specialty roll i've ever had! an amazing shrimp tempura roll topped with white tuna and some garnishes, including bits of fried onion! a must have. the string beans were also perfection! they were cooked in a thick soy sauce with garlic... would also definitely recommend. The spicy yellowtail was a bit disappointing, but only because it was not what i expected. Unlike the typical spicy rolls, the yellowtail does not have spicy sauce, but is instead rolled with pieces of jalapeno. i guess i should have read the description better :/ price range was good in my (new yorker) opinion. around $7 for a normal roll, and $12-13 for the specialty rolls. but the rolls are HUGE. i could have definitely ordered one specialty roll and been stuffed for the night. the men in the group ordered two rolls and were satisfied as well. a keeper in my book.. i'll definitely be back!
(4)
Melissa T.
First time to Sapa last Saturday night for a fun bachelorette party. I just read Jack V's review and we must have been there at the same time...cuz I had a very similar experience. The service seemed really confused and extremely slow...BUT in the end after we FINALLY got seated...our server, the wonderful fun and amazing Daniel, made everything all right. Daniel was able to finagle our large party into one of those fabulous vietnamese tiki hut thingys in the courtyard. We had a great time out there. A stand out appetizer was the peking duck buns. They added ginger and scallions to the buns, which gave em an extra zing. The sushi rolls were very well priced and of good quality. Lots of variety to choose from. Enjoyed a couple signature cocktails. The coconut one came in an edible cocont shell, which was brilliant. The Thai Iced Tea cocktail was absolutely my favorite though!
(4)
Justin C.
Food was good, but kicking a party of 22 off the table 2 hours after our reservation rubbed every one of us the wrong way. Might wanna change that policy. Would never schedule a large party there again, unfortunately.
(2)
Monica T.
I've checked out this place several more times for lunch and dinner, and I think I'm more impressed with it every time I come in. I, of course, love the ambiance, but the food is always spot on. I've had the lamb, filet, short ribs, some of the curries, and the drunken noodles and they all hit the spot. They also have a nice wine and sake list and service has always been very good. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite SLC restaurants.
(5)
Lexi S.
I cannot believe that I have yet to review Sapa. This is another place that I like to show off in our city! The decor is beautiful and surprising. The area is not great, but upon entering the restaurant through large (understatement) wooden doors, you definitely forget that you are on State St. next to a tattoo place. The servers are always fun and the menu is extensive and delicious. We have never had anything that wasn't on point. Massaman beef is a favorite...the curry sauce has some kick, but the rich, creaminess is great paired with the fall apart, tender beef. Teryiaki beef was better than I thought it would be...quality meat and balanced sauce. The sushi is beautiful, delicous and portions are large. The chicken curry is rich and yummy. Gyoza is solid and the hot summer soup packs some nice flavor. Basically, you are in for a filling meal that isn't heavy and greasy. Your taste buds are treated to many exotic flavors made very accessible. Is it the best sushi, fusion place in the world...no. But in Salt Lake, it ranks up there. Go for a date or with a group...get some sake or a cocktail and enjoy the environment.
(4)
Jenny G.
Best Sushi in SLC. Personally, I think this place is better than Takashi -- and better priced. The Wok n' Roll is out of this world.
(5)
Paolo E.
Best Sushi in town...make sure to order the Volcano and Dragon Balls!!!
(5)
Yu H.
The inside of the restaurant looks really nice and upscale. I came at the very start of their dinner service so service was a little slow. The food came quickly and in generous portions. I had their firecracker calamari and Imperial roll. The calamari was pretty tasty but I've had better and it could have used more seasoning. It was fried with jalapenos and peppers, but wasn't actually very spicy at all. The sushi was nice and fresh. I wasn't impressed with the sauce they had on the plate so I actually just used my own concoction of soy sauce and wasabi. Not the best sushi or calamari I've ever had by any stretch of the imagination, but it was pretty solid. This is more of a 3.5 star review but I'll bump it up to a 4 since I can't do halves.
(4)
Michelle R.
I love this place! This is my favorite place for sushi. The restaurant is beautiful and has a lovely garden/patio section that you can sit outside in the summer. The sushi is tasty and low priced. They also offer some very yummy noodle dishes and main entrees. If you are looking for a great sushi place, I highly recommend Sapa!
(5)
Church Mouse S.
I'll be back. Everything I tried was delicious.
(4)
Joe Y.
Service was slow but they give you a free post card.
(3)
Jacqueline M.
I had an opportunity to go to a sushi tasting night here and there wasn't one sushi roll I didn't like. And I tried 7 rolls! Everything tasted extremely fresh and many of the rolls were quite unique. I'm very surprised that I hadn't heard anything about this restaurant. I also had the opportunity to try some entrees which were savory. Also the green beans had a soy sauce and pepper sauce that was to die for. I wanted to eat the whole bowl. The patio is very open and welcoming. There are tree's and a small little waterfall area. And get this, the buildings that are out back are 300 years old and from Vietnam. Isn't that amazing! Since this is my first Utah sushi bar and it was excellent I don't think I want to go any where else!
(5)
Ava D.
I ate here 3 times in 2012. All 3 times service was by far some of the worst service I have ever received. But than I have noticed poor service lately in many establishments so maybe it's a trend here in UT? Tip to servers everywhere: Please bring every ones food out at once not piece meal, it's so uncool. Our server rarely came to check to see if we needed or wanted any thing. As a matter of fact my friend had to ask 3 times where his sushi was? This is just not acceptable. I have been a server & bus boy & my Ex was a chef & he would of kicked my butt for this! Could be why he is my ex? Oh well on to the food. I ordered the chicken teriyaki & I had no complaints. The dessert was so so nothing special. My friends ordered the sushi which I was allowed to share. They ordered Red sun, Red Dragon, Sake, Shrimp crunchy, Philly & the sunset. I had a taste of each one & not being a sushi connoisseur I thought it was good. Was it the best? No probably not, the price is reasonable tho so I give the place a 3 star.
(3)
Nadia R.
Such a great venue!! Great for groups! Outdoor patio seating comfortably sat me and 18 of my rambunctious friends. The service was impeccable- 18 girls who all can't decide what they want and service never faltered because of it. The food was great! Inexpensive rolls, fresh fish, nothing to complain about and I'm a snobby sushi critic so... it's good. I have to say, the sake was pretty expensive. I got house sake and it costed $25 for a large - in California that same sake wouldn't be more expensive than $7 but whatever. This place is amazing for a girls night out and for a birthday dinner. Do it.
(5)
Brinley F.
Not sure if the sushi chefs or the server is to blame for the mess ups in my order. I'm very basic with my sushi taste. I prefer nigiri sushi over rolls, so after confirming with the server that theirs comes two to an order, I ordered three, asking for one escolar and two chefs choice for fish options. I also asked for a cucumber roll, wanting a kappa maki, one of the most basic rolls a sushi chef learns, which was not on the menu. When the server came with our food, I got four nigiri- three escolar, and one salmon. That's a lot of escolar... I explained my order again, and they came back with four nigiri again, but this time at least it was with only one escolar, and the other three pair were different. I figured the extra pair was to make up for their mistake. ...until the server came to me with a fifth pair. When I explained, again, that I only wanted three, he seemed confused. I have to cut him some slack- we were a large table, and having had experience in the service industry, I know that juggling orders can be confusing. I think he was new, though, as he didn't really seem to understand what I was ordering, after repeating myself several times. The cucumber roll was...interesting. It came wrapped with the cucumber, rice, and nori seaweed, but it was topped with the seaweed used in their seaweed salads... the server even asked me what type of seaweed I wanted, and I specifically asked to not include that type. Do the sushi chefs know what a kappa maki is? Or was it another server error? That I'm unsure of- but this left me unimpressed. The $8 price on this unique cucumber roll was also absurd. Sapa- please educate your servers in sushi!! Put a kappa maki on your menu! Not all sushi comes in Americanized rolls!
(1)
Brittany M.
Mmmm... Love this place, the Sapphire roll (off menu) is like no other!!! Also had the Tequila press which was also pretty tasty. The staff was on it, right when our glasses were about 1/4 left they would come ask if we needed more or would like something else. At the end we ended up paying less then what we thought it was going to be. And hey that's always nice.
(5)
Bridgett S.
The rolls are good but not amazing. One of the best ones has to be the Sunset roll. Their special tea is great iced. The place is elegant and pretty to look around, not a place to come in t-shirts and shorts. The molten cake for dessert is delicious but don't order the mochi ice cream, you barely get anything.
(3)
Jake G.
Went with a group of kids and adults. Table of 18 down the center of the dining room. Some ordered entrees most of us ordered sushi. All of it was fantastic, because of that I tried so many things. From the filet mignon to the terriyaki chicken. Sushi wasn't as good as it has been in the past but I was surprised at how delightful their other entrees were. Service was great, a little backed up as might be expected. So glad they were able to accommodate a large reservation! Great atmosphere and always fabulous.
(5)
Oscar O.
I don't eat fish so this review is for the grill aspect of Sapa. It was very mediocre. The food was a bland, but the atmosphere is nice. I had some teriaky chicken, it was not worth a trip back, but not terrible.
(3)
Chadd R.
Why oh why did I wait so long to visit this wonderful establishment? That's a question I'm now asking myself, but no worries, I plan to be back often and to recommend Sapa to my friends here in Utah... Everything about Sapa was overly positive. The atmosphere, quality of sushi, staff, ownership and prices give Sapa FIVE STARS! We had the Firecracker Calamari for an appetizer... Very impressed with the accompanying sauces, and the mixture of jalapeños with the rings and tentacles.... Then we moved onto four house rolls and a small sashimi platter. Sashimi is the best way to judge a restaurant's sushi and it did not disappoint one bit. Fresh, flavorful and thinly sliced. Our favorite roll was the UFO which had mango in it. And of course, no sushi is complete without Orion beer from Okinawa. So grateful that Sapa carries this forgotten and overlooked brew! Bryson was a very talented, capable and personable server. He's a keeper! Cannot wait to try the outdoor courtyard area the best time!
(5)
Nisha B.
So much wrong with this place- where do I begin?! The entrance was really very dark and sketchy. The food is average at most. Presentation is great but rolls are caloric and lacking in flavor. Also everything had too much mayo, sauces and other stuff. Not a fan.
(2)
Kayleigh B.
I ate here for dinner last night and was so impressed. My friend and I arrived at 845pm on a Friday night with no reservation and ended up waiting 30min for a table. We were starving by the end of the wait, but the food was worth it. Our server Omar was awesome. My friend and I both like spicy rolls, and he made some really thoughtful recommendations and also told us about some spicy rolls that they make that aren't on the menu. We ended up ordering 5 rolls to share. All of them came to the table quickly and tasted really fresh and good. Several were Omar's recommendations and the jalapeño/cilantro/lime mix in the Lucky Seven (I think it was called that?) was something I'll definitely go back to get again. Also, for the quality of the food, the rolls were very reasonably priced. Many of the rolls are $7-9, which is perfect when you show up starving and want some of everything!
(5)
Micah T.
Average sushi spots abound in SLC, this one is definitely way above average. The hidden-garden ambiance alone would earn two stars, and this place has good sushi to boot. I will say, the rolls are hit or miss: some rolls(sunset) are amazing, others (spider) are pedestrian at best. The service is good, the setting is amazing and the rolls are way above average, and priced lower than spits who don't measure up on quality. This spot has warmed its way into my sushi rotation.
(4)
James P.
This time I just went for Sushi. I had the Red Dragon (no Krab, extra Tuna) (Great), Kiss of Death (Great), Spicy Yellowtail (Nice kick at the end!) (Great). Nice group of spicy rolls!
(5)
Tania S.
What can I say about Sapa? For one it's right on State Street. Great location, plenty of parking on the north side of the adjacent Sears. It's a great date spot, friend spot... all that shit. So to the basics: the selection is fantastic, a simple, clean cut menu... You'll know what to expect everytime you visit. Branching out of your usual shrimp crunchy roll (don't be scared) may be the most rewarding part about going to Sapa. From the Curry Puff Chicken to the Vermicelli Noodles to the Mussell Shooters (some of the best in the Valley), Sapa hits the spot. Over the years, I've tried a variety of things and I haven't left displeased a single time. By in large, the sushi is exquisite. The presentation is great! It's fresh and tasty! How they can nail that sushi beit in a landlocked state, I will never understand. My favorites? The Dragonballs, the Red Dragon, and anything that has garlic. Moreover, it fits any budget. You wanna ball it up and impress your friends with a table full of rolls? Chances are it won't hurt the funds. Want to take your lady (or yo man) out and have a casual, yet intimate dinner? Sapa is it.
(5)
Sandra R.
Coming from Vegas, Land of the Sushi restaurants, my expectations were pretty high up there. Although I did enjoy eating the different rolls that we had ordered, nothing was mind blowing. This place was really close by our hotel so we decided to walk there. Upon arriving there was a bunch of people outside waiting. There was a 35 minute wait. When we were finally seated we noticed so many tables open and available. What the heck! That was really odd! They had an outside seating area that was pretty darn cool. I was pretty jealous we were seated inside. It looked pretty Zen out there. Large parties had their own room outside. It was kind of like a garden. Beautiful. The fish wasn't really fresh at all. The service was super slow. My water didn't get refilled the entire time but good thing I had my Mojito in hand so I didn't bother asking for a water refill. Our server was pretty nice but I think she was just pretty busy. The Volcano Roll is by far the best presentation that I have ever seen. It came out on fire! Literally! The Kiss of death roll had a good kick to it. Lots of heat, just the way I like it. UFO roll was pretty good as well. Like I said before, the fish wasn't as fresh as I would of hoped. None the less, I left with a full belly!
(2)
Daniel C.
Sapa is fantastic! I travel to SLC once or twice a year, and it's the only restaurant I HAVE to make a return to every trip. Cutting right to the chase: Massaman Beef dish. It's life-changing. It will make you fly to SLC. You may dream about it. One time, I tried something that wasn't the massaman beef dish, and that was a bad idea. Not because it was bad, but because the beef dish is just kind of the best thing I've ever tasted. It has this weird brown-ish rice that I love, and a banana. It's scary good. Don't ever go to Sapa and not get that dish. Unless you're not a beef eater - then try their sushi, it's also awesome!
(5)
Ariane A.
I got the massaman beef because I don't like sushi and I regret it because I tried my roomies sushi rolls and they were actually delicious and fresh tasting Not rancid, old tasting seafood tasting like most everywhere. We started with the curry chicken puffs - they were hot creamy curry goodness. The spicy green jalapeño sauce they come with I could eat a whole bowl of. Then out can't the rolls. Lucky 7 - fresh, citrusy, refreshing and spicy. Not fishy at all. Dragon balls - more like amazeballs. Low rider - crunchy, fresh, bright, a lil creamy and spicy. Volcano - literally on fire, savory, sweet, crab is nice and light finish. Snow White - was still good but the least favorite. It was more like a philly roll. My roommates tried the baked mussels trying to be adventurous and it was the best thing they had of the night. So much flavor. Fresh sex in the mouth. Lol. I went in super skeptical and have to say this is the best sushi I'VE EVER HAD. SO YUM! I would highly recommend this place. Then again I don't want it to be over crowded. Stay away. :p
(5)
Cheryl P.
The Massaman Beef was wonderful! Lovely, tender beef in a mild curry. The green beans with it are probably my favorite part of the meal! My husband had the Happy Valley Lamb. The presentation is beautiful. The lamb was delicious. It did not taste like lamb. For an appetizer, we tried the Curry Chicken Puff (not much filling; nothing exciting) and the Pork Dumpling (that was pretty good). We decided to try a sushi roll and went with the Dragon Balls. Excellent choice! For dessert, we tried the Fried Bananas. Nicely done. Decor is gorgeous and our server, Terrence, was
(4)
Keith W.
Great food and service. Hard to find good sushi in Utah that you dare eat. I will definitely be going back and recommend to friends and co-workers.
(4)
Monica V.
I'm a huge fan of Sapa. Parking can be a little scarce at times, but the walk is worth it! I always have a great experience no matter how busy it is. The servers are so attentive, and offer great suggestions if you ask. I love that there is something for everyone here. Their menu is pretty eclectic. They feature some really awesome rolls ranging from $5-10/each. My favorite right now is the Lowrider, which isn't listed on the menu. Not in the mood for sushi? Well, they also have a nice selection of grilled meats and delicious entrees that you can get. I'm a huge fan of the massaman curry and the drunken noodles. If you're a drinker, they have a full bar and some signature cocktails to help get your evening started. I'm in love with the lychee martini! So what more can I rave about now... Oh yeah! With summer pretty much upon us, dining on their beautiful patio is a must. There is no other restaurant in Salt Lake City that can come close to the decor that's presented there!
(5)
Tracy L.
We love this place. Both times I ordered the crunchy shrimp roll and the boneless spare rib appetizer. Patio dining was relaxing this evening and food heavenly!
(5)
Tyson B.
Get a white empress and the black mountain. Black mountain isn't on the menu, but it is incredible. You won't regret it.
(5)
Amanda H.
We flippin love this place. When in salt lake and in need of that sushi fix, this is our place. We started going many years ago when we went there on a date for valentines day ( I'd guess about 6 years ago) and have never gone and not liked our visit. I adore the decor ! I love when a place doesn't forget that atmosphere is just as important as the food. When I dine I want to feel happy and relaxed and taken care of. This places checks all those boxes. I can't pinpoint one thing over another honestly . We usually get about 4 rolls and share and have never not liked one. We had friends from Singapore visit and took them there and they enjoyed it as well.
(5)
Taylor C.
Finally found my go to place in SLC! I recently moved here from CT and have tried a few other sushi places in the area and really wasn't impressed. Saps on the other hand was fantastic! The ambience is great and their outdoor seating section is magical. The sushi is super fresh and the variety of rolls is impressive. I highly recommend.
(5)
Lee B.
Excellent sushi and a great urban feel in the SLC. The Calamari is the best I have had in Utah and the service is really good. If you are looking for a fun spot to drink, hang out and eat, Sapa will not disappoint.
(5)
Chris Y.
The place was pretty good. Not the best sushi we have tried, but still very good. The dumplings were average at best. The staff was super friendly. We will be back, next time without the dumplings
(4)
Greg R.
I've driven past here many times and never given it a second thought since the exterior is rather unimpressive. A friend found it on Yelp so we ate our late lunch here. It was a blustery day in SLC, so the tea house area was not available. We sat inside where the ambiance was generally pleasant albeit a little noisy. Our waitress, Amoiri made the lunch a great experience. She was respectful and attentive without being pushy. She recommended great drink pairings, and made some excellent selections for us. The sashimi selection was fresh and the Black Mountain roll was imaginative and spicy without being overwhelming (They seem to have a fascination with Aioli, since it accompanied every single roll that we ordered). Yes, you'll certainly find better Sushi in Vegas, Seattle, or Portland, but this is definitely one of the better Sushi joints in Utah.
(4)
Holly E.
Awesome sushi! I have had a lot of sushi and this is definitely top in taste and creativity! Definitely order the kiss of death mmmmm
(5)
Mylan D.
Let's start with food: I really like this place compared to Takashi on market street in Salt Lake City. I didn't try any of the rolls since they all taste the same from one place to another. I ordered the firecracker calamari and it is THE BEST calamari I have ever had....and I'm from CA! Haha. There's a nice crunch to every little bite you get. Huge portion for an appetizer too! I could've smashed the whole thing myself, but I shared the wealth with others...only so I can save room for my sashimi! I ordered the small sashimi plate which offered 3 different types of fish you can choose from. I ordered the Tina, albacore and salmon. Obviously, I live in Utah now, so the salmon tasted a little icy from the freezer, but it's still better than Takashi. When I ordered the sashimi plate at Takashi, it smelled like old fish. I lost my appetite. So if you're looking for great calamari and somewhat fresh sashimi, come here. Atmosphere: everyone was pretty dressy for a Wednesday night. Lots of women in heels and men in suits. Reminds me of happy hour back home. We sat outside so there was lighting and nice outdoor seating. Great for large groups. We had a going away party of 15 people and the servers were great. Servers: they kept our cups full and ensured we were happy with everything. They checked on us regularly but not too much to where it's annoying or too less to ask another server for help. I would definitely come back again. Maybe I'll try a roll.....or not
(5)
Ivan S.
I love the Imperial roll and the Dragon Balls! They have a well balanced menu and some great Thai curry entrees. I've eaten here numerous times and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. For a downtown spot they are typically easy to get into, even on a busy night. For Sushi and Thai cuisine, this is a serious win!!
(5)
Tim K.
One of the best sushi places in salt lake! Been here multiple times and I've never been disappointed. Sushi is always fresh and our server has never lead us astray with suggested rolls.
(5)
Erica D.
Best sushi and noodles (but not pho!) in SLC. Diamond at the bar deserves a shout out - she gave us some of the best service I ever had, period, and she's a bartender - not a waitress. We came on a busy Friday night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We took a seat at the bar for about 30 minutes, and when I checked back in with the hostesses to see how much longer they said another hour... It was very confusing and off putting but Diamond overheard and encouraged us to stay at the bar and asked to take care of our dinner service immediately. It was our treat! She gave us some honest recommendations, was quick and present, and had a great attitude. The food is delicious and stylish. I suggest the massaman (I have no idea how to spell it) noodles with beef. Normally I skip beef dishes but their beef is so tender and tasty, it's a must. The atmosphere is pretty chic but not too fancy. Sapa is a great stop to begin a fun evening out on the town, just be prepared for a wait as they do not take reservations.
(5)
April B.
We try to go about every 2 weeks.....amazing food ever time especially for the price
(5)
Matt B.
Sashimi plate was very good and fresh. 2 stars are for how the manager handled an issue. I told my server I was on a health cleanse and could not injest fried food. She then let me order a roll with tempura flakes sprinkled on top. After eating three pieces I realized this and asked her about it. She said it was indeed tempura. The manager said she would take it off my bill if I didn't eat anymore. I was able to pick off the flecks of tempura off the remaining 5 pieces and I was within my two hour window for a flight I had to catch so I needed to eat food so I elected to eat it since I already injested the fried food. The manager said if I finished it I would have to pay for it. Which I did. Just a shame that the first fried food I ate in 27 days was because of their negligence......and charging me for the $11 roll was necessary in their eyes. For $11 they lost a customer. Won't be back. Sorry I cheated on you Takashi.
(1)
Naren S.
Excellent sushi, and I loved the decor. My friend recommends the Pagoda for vegetarians. And don't forget to try the Purple Haze sake.
(5)
Linda K.
Other than sushi, I cannot rate the rest of the menu since that is all I have had here. I will agree with most reviews that the sushi rolls are inexpensive; however, you get what you pay for. The sushi here is pretty blah and the rolls are almost all too similar to each other. They are also pretty small in my opinion. In the end, my husband and I ended up paying just as much as we would have for better sushi at Takashi or Naked Fish since we had to get more Sapa rolls to fill up. The service is definitely good and friendly. Absolutely no complaints there. The ambience is fairly decent and the place is pretty busy. The outside patio is awesome and is a great place to dine in the warmer months. With the service and ambience, it is a shame that the sushi isn't up to par. The food is what would keep me coming...
(2)
Oliver H.
I love this place. The food is great and the presentation is fantastic. The workers are all really nice and I've never had a bad experience there. I've been to practically every sushi place in Utah and I've got to say this place is the best due to the great prices and the quality. I honestly think they could charge more but I hope they don't. I can't wait for the next time I go.
(5)
Joram J.
Incredible sushi at a great price. It is the best sushi I've had in SLC, great atmosphere and very helpful /friendly staff. I recommend the Volcano Roll for sure!!
(5)
LT L.
Massaman [banana] beef, their most popular dish, tastes sweet and comes with half a banana. Not my fav. Also, they accidentally brought the sushi out on a plate hot from the dishwasher. Oops. Gross. Waiter was nice.
(2)
Chez G.
LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!! Love the ambiance! And Chase is my favorite server in the world!!
(5)
Jennifer W.
I'm really disappointed that my first experience of Sapa was a really bad one, considering a lot of reviews of how good the sushi is. I absolutely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ordering sushi take out from this business. I placed a take out order on a Friday night, which granted is busy for them. I was told it would take 45 minutes to an hour for our order to be ready. Even with extremely busy sushi restaurants I've never experienced this long a wait, but had the time so I placed the order. I arrived at Sapa's a few minutes over an hour later and found the waiting room swamped-- true to their word it was really busy. When we arrived they asked what we were there for and when we told them take out, we were left to stand there for another 10 minutes until the server who is apparently in charge of processing take out orders materialized. When he did it took him two or three minutes to address us, and then it took another few minutes of shuffling through piles of (unpaid) order receipts to find our take out order. He grabbed the receipt and disappeared for another five minutes. In the meantime both hostesses commented on how incredibly insane Friday nights always are. In the meantime nothing was said about our order, so I finally had to ask if the rolls were even made, considering we ordered them over an hour and 15 minutes ago. The hostess (who was very nice) said she thought they probably were. The take out waiter showed up another five minutes later with our order and we finally paid. Even if the sushi was brilliant (the rolls we got were pretty mediocre, and in particular the tuna on top of the Red Dragon roll looked pretty manhandeld), it wouldn't excuse an hour long wait time for take out and an additional TWENTY MINUTE WAIT in the waiting area with very little communication about the status of our order. It's hard to believe that even at the busiest of sushi places, three very simple rolls and an order of edamame would take an hour and twenty minutes to get to us, and though the service was very nice and well-intentioned, it was ultimately a terrible experience. I can't comment as to what dining in is like, but would strongly recommend taking your ordering out business elsewhere.
(1)
Miriam P.
I love the food but I hate the service. Each time I eat here, I hope my experience with the service will be different, but at least as consistent as they are with great food, I shouldn't think they'd be any different in the poor reputation of their service. The 4-stars is for the fresh, unique and tasty rolls and the price is nothing to complain about. Very reasonable for what you get and makes dealing with the attitude and lack of efficiency that comes with their service worth tolerating. I will continue to eat here, assuming my patience with the bad service doesn't wear out.
(4)
Steven P.
Dang, Sapa... We were sat promptly but waited 15 minutes at our table before leaving because no one greeted us, or told us they'd be right with us, or took any drink orders.. it was like we weren't even there. We had just got done hiking and craved some sushi and while we felt a little underdressed, we still hoped to be acknowledged by the waitstaff at the very least?
(1)
Amanda S.
The place has a really nice decoration and the outside tables are great during the summer. The sushi is really good, fresh and affordable. The best prices in Salt Lake for sure.
(4)
D. W.
In a very clinical sense, this place should not be rated anywhere near this by me as on the surface, they hit several of the sourest notes with me. I was served jasmine tea (read my other reviews for my thoughts on that), though it was one of the better versions of that, they were unreasonably slow (granted I did come in towards when they were closing for the afternoon, but I also asked if they were ok with that and they did seat me) and the sushi rolls on the menu are definitely of a similar fusion variety as Fat Fish, as I think Monica has noted elsewhere and they even use the same oversized serving trays. When I got my sushi, the first roll I got had a couple pieces that broke apart, something I generally deplore overall in sushi places. From that poor start, though, it was undeniable that the food was fantastic. The first roll I had, the Chili Duo, was excellent and it was falling apart mostly due to an execution error in the kitchen of whoever made the roll trying to stuff too much inside the seaweed skin. The second two rolls had no such issue. I would normally interject my irritation at being served a crunchy tempura-based roll at the end, but given that the previous two rolls were spicy, but the kind of spicy that I like, namely heat with some very solid flavor, that I didn't mind so much and even if it came with krab, it was really well done still. I would happily (and will again, if I ever return) have any or all of those again, even though I had to, as is the way it goes with me and fusion rolls, delete some of the ingredients that didn't belong there from a couple of the rolls. Service, as noted, was a bit on the absent side and as mentioned, were very slow, but were dead on the money accurate, aside from not getting enough ginger and not having a waitress at hand to get more. Definitely order several things at once and hope for the best here. I would normally also mention here that being tagged $4 for a pot of tea is absurd, but it wasn't so much a negative here as a word to wise. Drink prices are not published on the menu (at least where I could find), so I'm guessing this is another of those places that really soaks it in with drinks in the hopes of making margin that way. With all of those seeming negatives, it really speaks to both the quality of the food leaving the kitchen as well as the place itself that it still was able to overcome what for me would normally be mega strikes against returning. I mostly still do and it's because this place has character, ambiance, charm and the vaunted "it factor" in spades. The outside patio is a marvel. Words sort of fail me. The outside of the building along State is junk, looking like another in a crappy line that spawned Big Deluxe and Burt's Tiki, but inside, it's truly something special, near magical, perhaps. All of the interior decor is flawless and "right", from the wall decor of paintings and tile to the blown glass light fixtures. Maybe if I would have parked in the lot along 700 S., it would have been different as to the exterior of the place, but I nearly missed the glory of the outside patio and all the little open houses that would be quite fun to dine in some time, I think... Definitely worth checking out, as this place is something special and even though I think most of the menu is goofy and wish they'd go to something a lot more traditionally-minded, it is still, for the most part, very well executed and tasty. I can't think of another place around quite like this altogether and that's saying something in this town...
(4)
Amy D.
It looks weird from the outside, but inside is super modern and there's a gorgeous outdoor seating area that they also rent out for functions --it's quaint and is protected on all side from the wind. We ask to sit out there any time we can. They do an all you can eat deal for ~$24/person M-Th from 5-6:30. It includes sushi rolls, soups, salads and appetizers. This is a good option if you're starving and want to try a bunch of different things. It's eat-in only (don't be silly) and they cut it right off at 6:30. Each person at the table can order 2 items at a time. Otherwise, I'd stay away from the apps and stick to sushi. Rolls start at $5, which is cool. There's really something for everyone. You miss out on the variety at other places --you'll definitely notice the same ingredients appearing all over the menu, but it's worth it for the price. Drink menu is solid --$8 uncorking fee, which is dirt cheap. Service is solid --we've gone a handful of times and have never had any problems. Obviously service is a bit slower during peak times, but otherwise, the waitstaff is pretty good at pacing and will keep your water glass full at all times.
(4)
Trissta H.
Disappointment sums this up. I had friends that said this place was good, and city weekly rated this on the top three sushi places of Utah; I said meh ,why not try it? First off, they do have decent prices. Second, their patio is pretty sweet - especially in the summer. Third, I have only tried the sushi - so this review is for sushi only. Now the complaints - sushi places rated decently shouldn't have "krab." Their rice was separated and fell off of my roll, not really fond of that. I had to ask the waiter three different times for my appetizer, and I received it along with mine and my entire parties dinner. We reserved the patio a week in advance for the backelorette party, and were seated inside as the patio was "full." Overall, I was not impressed and will not be coming back here by choice.
(2)
Tony K.
Sapa should have been called sucka...showed up and asked for outside. 1 hour later they came and told us that they had an inside table or we could wait for outside in another 15 minutes which is what we where told 30 minutes earlier. The waiter was equally as bad as the service we received before getting our seats we had to ask several times for a fork and finally had to ask another waiter. Food was good but took forever and the attitude and service really sucked.
(1)
Lisa M.
Sapa never fails to deliver. The vegan options are amazing! Loved the veggie rolls, and the vrggie curry was an awakening for my palate. Our waiter, Tommy, quick on refills, explaining tasty menu items, excellent service.
(5)
Mike W.
Sapa? Yes please!!! I love Sapa, it's my favorite sushi place in town. My wife and I have been coming here for a couple of years now. I gave it five stars even though the services is sometimes kinda slow, and it's always cold in the dining area, plus the parking lot is really small so parking is limited when it's busy. But the food makes up for it in the end. The food is always really fresh, creatively plated and delicious. I always have intentions of trying something different but end up getting my usual. Which is the jalapeño bomb and mussel shooters to start. The jalapeño bomb is stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna , then fried. It has the perfect amount of spice. The sauce that comes with it is so good, I just wish they'd give a little more of it. The Albacore Garlic Roll is phenomenal, my absolute fav. It has some fried garlic chips on top and I'm not exactly sure what the sauce is made of but I'd guess it's like a black pepper, garlic, sweet onion sauce, it's sooo good! The Maui Wowie is my second favorite. It's topped with tuna, avocado, and macadamia nuts. The flavor combination is delicious! I would defiantly recommend trying this place, you'll get hooked too!
(5)
Claudia H.
I wasn't impressed at all. This place was so sub par. For the price, you'd expect something grand, but we left disappointed and ended up ordering a pizza when we got back to the hotel. We ate outside, which was a good choice. It was gorgeous. The drinks were okay. I had a pomegranate martini, but it was filled with orange pulp. No thanks. Yuck. My husband drank it. I then ordered an alcoholic thai tea, which was pretty great. We ordered the calamari as a starter. To our surprise, it contained mostly fried onion. We sent it back. The sushi rolls weren't great. Not at all. And we ordered a ton, so I was expecting to be blown away by at least one roll. Nada. No luck. The service was okay, but our waitress went missing for large chunk of time. Im glad I don't live in SLC, because if that's how they do sushi, they are really missing out.
(2)
Jacob F.
Prices are great, atmosphere is great, and of course the sushi is great. Parking sucks and is limited.
(5)
Heidi A.
The most amazing delicious sushi you will find anywhere. I have eaten sushi in CA, FL, NY & CT... Sapas beats them all hands down. Every roll is amazing... Try the dragon balls. Can't wait to come here again.
(5)
Rachel W.
I love Sapa! Great ambiance for a romantic dinner, or a large group, and very creative sushi rolls. My only complaint would be that I wish they served pho for dinner also. But this is still one of my favorite sushi spots. We always start with an order of jalapeno bombs and mussel shooters with quail eggs. So yummy! The jalapeno bombs come with two sauces: one is sort of like a spicy mayo and the other one I believe is a wasabi mayo. Not exactly low-cal, but totally worth it. I wish I was a little more adventurous, but I always order the same rolls every time because they are so damn good, I can't pass them up! And I am always happy I did :) Try the Maui Wowie, Albacore Garlic (the sauce is to die for) and the Sunset. I know you can pretty much get the Sunset anywhere, but theirs is perfection. And don't forget to ask for Carly if you want good service :)
(5)
Vida A.
Update time! It's still busy on the weekends and a fun crowd. Maybe because our group was rowdy but we heard a lot of things from other patrons that night. Maybe because we had the cool kid's table in the corner but who knows. Our server had a hard time at first with keeping up with our drink orders but she held strong. The drink that comes in the coconut unanimously tasted like windex and Annie the manager was nice to make us a new drink, lychee martini, yum. Thai iced tea was too sweet for me and it lacked alcohol. For the food, legit sushi and priced really fair. Dragon balls are very good, but with a name like that, come on. Calamari was better this time around with really good sauces. We had the sunset and some other rolls that after our second carafe of sake and wine and whiskey, skips my mind, really good, ha! Decor is really nice with beautiful blown glass chandeliers. Bathrooms were clean. Parking can be a issue. Great night!
(4)
Dave W.
Frustrating to find a good restaurant that has good service, great food and to be told that you can make a reservation on a special event or evening! I called to make a reservation to be told only for a group of eight or more. Then be reassured that the restaurant is usually dead up until six and if I was there before then I would be seated really fast. Mind you this is Saturday eve and being my anniversary I wanted a I be prepared well low and behold they have a two hour wait time and no logical response when asked wtf. Thanks sapa. I won't buy friends gift certificates to your restaurant this year I won't be recommending it to anyone for anything else but lunch.
(2)
Mary W.
My partner and I went to Sapas for dinner. The atmosphere was great, but the service was lacking. We waited for our drink order to be taken, even though we weren't given a drink menu until after we ordered. We order an appitizer, but we never got it. I think it was given to the table next to us. We ordered our food, and another drink. My second drink came out once I was done eating dinner. The food was decent, but not so good that I would go back for seconds.
(3)
Kelly O.
I was craving Curry and although it was very good. We ordered some rolls for the people in our group. The Vegas roll was terrific as was every one we tried. The srevice was great. When craving Sushi, Sapa's the place.
(4)
Elil Y.
We had a delicious celebratory dinner here. The wait was non-existent since no one was sitting at the sushi bar. We were seated immediately and although it took a while to get our drinks, the rolls we got were so yummy! Sunset roll was my fav with a little bit of lemon. The albacore garlic roll was also unique with the roasted garlic on top. What a great sushi restaurant!
(4)
Rachel M.
Finally got to try this place after a reliable friend recommended it and we were totally pleased. It exceeded our expectations. The food was good and creative. We had the best server ever, Jared. The atmosphere was very modern and tasteful. And, to our surprise and best of all, it's totally cheap! We tried an app, 3 rolls and a noodle dish. Everything was very good and very reasonably priced. The menu was interesting, in the good way. The curry chicken puff was like the normal Thai appetizer, but was served with a creamy wasabi sauce. The rolls we ordered had things like lemon and jalapeno. And the noodles were so good. It was basically a Vietnamese rice noodle dish with Thai yellow curry on top. Such a good idea. Our server was seriously one of the best servers I've ever had. He just did everything right. They do this all-you-can-eat thing during weeknight 5-6:30 for $24 or something like that. It includes most of the menu and you just keep ordering whatever you want from the normal menu. This is a great idea. One interesting note: They don't take reservations. We went in on Friday at about 7:30 and there were several people waiting in the lobby to be seated and the hostess told us it would be 45 mins. My husband was starving so we went somewhere else, but returned on Saturday at about 8. There were only a couple of people waiting this time and she also told us it would be 45 mins. My husband and I gave each other the 'yeah right' look. Then, we were seated less than 5 mins later. So, apparently the hostess isn't very good at her job. Also note: Most of the things we ordered were spicy, so be aware of that. One more note: If you are in a super sushi mood and want something specific, I would say they don't have the greatest roll selection I've ever seen, so this might not be the place you want to go to to satisfy a specific craving. For example, I really like Unagi, but the only offered it on two rolls that sounded too plain. Pretty much all sushi rolls taste the same to me anyways, but I would think the would make a special roll by request We will definitely be returning to Sapa regularly.
(5)
Allison M.
Loved Sapa!! I'm not very adventurous when it comes to sushi, so I stuck with the Philly Roll and the Black Dragon roll. Both were fabuluos! We were with a large party and everyone loved the dishes/rolls they got. We also had great service, despite such a large party. It was pouring rain on the night we went, so we were unable to check out the back patio area, which I hear is awesome. I will be going back for sure!
(4)
Chris S.
Ate dinner here on a busy Friday night. Waited a 1/2 hr to be seated, and then it was smooth sailing from there. Ordered 2 apps, Pork Dumplings and the Jalapeño Bomb. Both are very good. Next were the entrees. The 2 teens ordered the Beef and Chicken Teriyaki, and they both enjoyed it. We ordered 3 rolls, 1 special, Kiss of Death, and the Volcano. All 3 rolls were very good. We also ordered a side of the String Beans which were surprisingly very good.
(5)
BC G.
Very pleased with Sapa. It was busy and the ladies at the front were very good about getting us in for my wife's bday. The atmosphere is fantastic. We had a new server that was training but a very experienced server took care of us also which shows me they care about their customers. I highly recommend the Wok N Roll which is like a version of surf and turf with filet mignon and tuna. Sashimi we ordered with thin slices of lemon and jalapeño on the side which I recommend they offer. Other rolls that were great were the Chili Duo, kiss of death, albacore garlic and a few others... I tried the mussel shooters which I never like anywhere and they were great. I highly recommend Sapa.
(5)
Charles S.
34 Reviews? 4 Stars average? Yah, sounds about right. I'll second that! Actually, I guess I'll 35th it. The sushi here is fresh, imaginative and beautifully presented. The "spicy" rolls are actually SPICY! I love that! Truth in advertising is a wonderful thing. The service is great and the atmoshpere is very cool. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer and they were divine. We shared a few different sushi rolls. Each one was vastly different, but all were very yummy. The only meh part of the meal was my soup. It was called coco chicken, I think. The description and ingredients made it sound like Tom Kha Gai, and that's pretty much what it was. But it just didn't have the punch and pop that it should. It was good, but just not nearly bold and flavorful enough to cure my "Tom" jones. We will certainly be adding Sapa to our regular rotation of go-to sushi joints.
(4)
Scott D.
Prologue: I have a test I run on every Japanese place I eat at...I'll always order the gyoza appetizer, and if they are good...then the sushi will be good too...the gyoza were great. Never in my life would I even notice this place as one of the best Sushi joints in Utah as there is nothing showy about the outside to draw attention to it... As soon as you walk in (past the Texas Chainsaw Massacre-type door...if you've seen the movie, you know what door I mean) you are met with a beautifully decorated restaurant. Ok, so the place looks nice, but what about the food? I love sushi, and I went into this place with high expectations as I had heard a lot of good things about it. The menu was stocked with what sounded like great rolls, but I went with the recommendation of a coworker and tried the Imperial and Tataki Rolls...needless to say, I was blown away with how amazing everything was. It honestly tasted like the fish had just been caught that day. I've also sampled a number of other rolls that I can't remember the names of, but they too were really good. If you go during the warmer months, ask to eat outside where you will enjoy their patio...(it's really cool.) So yes, it is possible to find really good sushi at the top of The Rockies, and you need not look any further than Sapa.
(4)
M L.
All but one of the rolls was really good and fresh. Pricing for rolls averaged $8 which seemed reasonable. Service was really good as well. The only downside was the music. Not only was it horrible but way too loud. Will def try again.
(4)
Ti B.
Wow! Are you kidding me!! This place was sooo yummy! I LOVED it! Maybe it was because I am from LA, but this place was CHEAP!! I loved all the rolls and green beans...the flavor was so delish!! It has the cutest little outside garden with beautiful trees...so romantic and beautiful. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is gorgeous!! The sushi has little rice, which I love so you can concentrate on the fish flavors. It is sooo good! :)
(4)
Dave R.
As good as it gets. Authentic...amazing environment and decor. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
(5)
Matt T.
Great sushi, low prices and great atmosphere. The food presentation is superb and quality of service is moderate. They are usually busy all the time, arrive early.
(5)
Olyssa K.
Great service and the food is good! Love coming here, it's a pretty hip place with the best decor. We've had a few birthday parties here and will continue coming back.
(5)
Laurie B.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of quality sushi and reasonable prices in Salt Lake, then Sapa is the way to go. Don't abuse your tastebuds or your gastrointestinal tract by going for cheap sushi somewhere else - just spring for a few extra dollars per roll (good size rolls, I might add, and still a few dollars cheaper than some of the most expensive places in the city) and eat your fill with they're awesome all-you-can-eat deal in the evenings. I really enjoyed the Volcano roll in particular. Looking forward to going back to Sapa!
(4)
Sarah T.
I can't remember our server's name. She was really nice and helpful and seemed to be working behind the bar also. Loved the baked mussels and the lowrider roll! The fried banana dessert was also bomb. Next time I'm going to try the dessert that they set on fire!
(5)
Thaylene R.
Sushi was great. Vermicelli noodle dish was unique and delicious. Serving size was generous. Josh was an outstanding server.
(5)
Kyle K.
So, Sapa answers this burning question: Can Kyle be bribed for a good review for food? The answer is yes. But to be honest, they'd still get 5 stars even if I had to pay. I'm a bit embarrassed that I was invited to a Yelp elite event there, where they showered us with sushi, rolls, entrees, and even cocktails, (did you just think of literally being showered with raw fish?) and I haven't written a review yet. I'm sure my compatriots adequately described every delectable course and the friendly waitstaff. So for this review, I just have to say "ditto." The food is beautiful and tasty. The staff is great. The atmosphere is quite nice. A total must-try south of downtown.
(5)
Ilene R.
Hands down, this is THEEEE best sushi in the valley! I will only ever go here whenever I have a sushi craving!
(5)
Michelle K.
I'm updating my review after eating here last week. This restaurant seems to have changed their business model. They are now offering an all you can eat model for happy hour. I did not come during this time but instead during regular dinner hours. They have changed how much fish they put into the rolls but the prices have not changed. Our rolls were mostly rice and barely anything else. They were bland and not good. We asked our waitress and she didn't care that we did not like the quality of the rolls we received. I will not be back. There are other sushi restaurants in town that offer better rolls with more fish on them for the same price and better service.
(2)
Angie H.
Hmpfh! Where do I start? My husband and I pulled up in front. He said, "Run up, and see what the wait time is" - I met the hostess and said "How long is the wait?" she said "20 Minutes", I went back out to the car, told my husband "20 minutes, and I put us on the list" -We got the kiddos out of the car and went inside. By the time we got inside, our name was crossed off the list. I said "I thought you said 20 minutes" she said "We called you, and you weren't around, I'll add you to the list now" This is the THIRD time we have tried to have a good time at Sapa - First time service was so shitty we left before we got served, second time - they were slammed and we were hungry (so we didn't want to wait). Today, we ordered Miso Soup, Squid Salad, Jalapeno Bombs (which are THE bomb) - SO good, the Tasmanain Devil Roll, and the Blazing Jazz Roll. We were never brought the Blazing Jazz Roll (but we were charged for it). This place does not have anything for kids, no kiddie menus, no kiddie portions. We asked our waitress what she might recommend for our kids she said "Maybe some oranges" - but, she never brought them. We ordered the Teriyaki chicken for our kids. We had to ask a man (possibly the manager) about something for the kids, he brought out some ice cream. Our waitress brought our children two valentine balloons...I guess she didn't notice that someone brought those for his girlfriend and she "left them behind" - (ahem...we noticed). I had to go to the bar to ask for our tab. And at the end of the day, we paid our bill, left a shitty tip, and wrote "Shit Service" on our bill. Thanks Sapa. You suck.
(1)
Ciara J.
Amazing! Definitely don't skip the Volcano!!!
(5)
Stephen G.
Stopped in based on the reviews on Yelp! Busy dining room, so my wife and I sat at the Sushi Bar, on the side. It was like sitting at a chef's table. Nice to talk with the Sushi Chefs and watch them at their craft. Sushi was very good. Mussel appetizer was very tasty. Decor and atmosphere was really cool. I'd definitely go back again.
(4)
Jowanza J.
I have a handful of needs when I go out to eat and this place met none of them. There was no diversity on the menu for someone with my eating restrictions (dairy free / gluten free), and the service was slow. I ended up getting a chicken curry dish which wasn't at all impressive. The vegetarian sushi options had the least variety I had seen up until this point. I wouldn't eat hear again.
(1)
Devin L.
Love this place ! My mom and I have been coming here ever since they first opened and we have never left disappointed. My mother loves to get the Bento Box during lunch time, I also like the Bento Box . I have broken out of my comfort zone and have started trying a different kind of sushi every time we go . I've tried the red dragon roll and UFO roll. Both have been so so delicious . The only things I wish they had on their dessert menu would be the mochi ice cream and green tea ice cream. This place is defiantly a place to try.
(5)
Mike G.
Sapa was reccommended by freiends and man they were spot on. The Sashimi Large pate was awesome & fresh. we had multiple rols and the Volcano was excellent as well. Good service great atmosphere on the patio.
(4)
Nickie J.
I love this place. For the most part service is outstanding! I don't eat fish so everyone who complained about the fish to rice ratio doesn't affect me. I got a vege roll, something with rainforest in it. It was outstanding. It was so great, I even got an order to go. I will say the rolls you order to go are MUCH smaller than when you order and eat there. However I love this place, just hate the fact that it's down town. Also, we had potstickers which were amazing as well.
(5)
H Y.
The decor was nice and the service was great? However, the food here is good but not worth the price. I've been here once and we ordered sushi and their famous beef curry. Sushi was average, but beef curry was very good. Although you definitely can get same quality of food for cheaper price elsewhere.
(3)
Tina R.
Sapa is so good. I have been there several times and have always had a great experience. Their Massaman beef is heavenly. I have yet to have a roll I didn't love. The service is fantastic and the wait staff is friendly. Love Sapa!
(5)
Andrew W.
Ordered takeout and based on the reviews for how good it was thought it might be with the forty five minute wait the hostess said it would be, only to have to stand around for an additional twenty five minutes while they searched for our lost order and had it made. Slow service and embarrassingly unapologetic staff. Not taking my business back there again.
(1)
Sam W.
Amazing atmosphere and service. It feels like an upscale Vegas restaurant with the textured walls and colorful glass fixtures. The drinks are excellent, especially the alcoholic Thai iced tea. The sushi is average or worse, but the entrees were good. Bottom line: come here for the classy lounge experience. Food and drinks are good, but if you're looking exclusively for sushi there are much better choices.
(4)
Mary S.
Dragon balls are out of sight- spicy and amazing. This place has an amazing selection of dishes and everything we ordered was fresh, visually appealing and soooo yummy. Can't wait to get back to this place when I'm in town.
(5)
Stephen W.
This is easily the best sushi place in the valley, if not the state. The nigiri always tastes fresh and the rolls are all pretty fantastic. The Tazmanian Devil roll is my favorite but the East Brooklyn and the Red Dragon aren't far behind. Avoid the Dragon Balls which in my opinion are highly overrated. I always get at least two orders of the yellowtail nigiri and it's always top shelf. In addition to being the best tasting, it also happens to be very reasonable price wise.
(5)
Zoe R.
I love this place! They have great sushi and good price, the ambiance is always fun too! every thing I have tried on the menu from sushi to other dishes have been great! I wish the service was faster and the hosts were a bit nicer, in that case I would have given it five stars!
(4)
Jack R.
Love this place. Something for everyone! You don't have to like sushi to have a great meal here. Although the sushi is pretty darn good - you can't go wrong. the Snow White is our favorite. The fillet mignon is redic awesome. Apps are great too - calamari is not run of the mill - light and tasty. The dudes at the sushi bar are super friendly. At times, the service is a little obnoxious and one of the managers can be very rude. Ignore them and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Drinks are good too - my fav is the lychee martini. Cheers!
(4)
Launi H.
Delicious Sushi, great ambiance. We have eaten here quite a few times, I give it only 3 stars because the service is hit and miss. We had a horrible waiter for our anniversary dinner recently, and he was smug about it to boot. Hit Sapa up for lunch, it's not quite as busy and everyone seems to be on the ball. If you're not into the sushi- try the drunken noodles, they are awesome.
(3)
Kat M.
Sapa is just Lovely. I got to sit on the patio (for the first time) on my last go-around and it was simply... relaxing. The servers were great and seemed really nice and non-stressed even though it was decently busy. On the recommendation of my friend, I had the Poki salad which was amazing! We also shared the Brooklyn house roll that and I am still thinking about. Delicious and lovely presentation to boot! I do however wish they had more creative options for nigiri and sashimi. The icing on the cake was that our bottle of wine only cost $20. They don't gouge you if you want to share a drink and I really respect that. All around it's a beautiful and great experience for a a fancy or even a casual sushi night out. The pricing is par as to what you would expect for a sushi joint. Check Sapa out, between the food and the service and those amazing traditional huts outside, you won't dine at another place like this.
(4)
Sadaf M.
I celebrated my birthday here with 20 or so friends. They were very accomodating with our group considering it is not a very big restaurant. The interior is very warm and welcoming especially in the winter time and it has a really nice feel. The food was also super yummy! I know between the 20 of us we tried a great variety of the sushi and everyone I asked was pretty satisfied. I know a lot of friends who have gone back since then and still say great things. The size of the pieces was a little on the smaller size than what I am usually used to but the flavor definietely was there so I let it go. We also ordered some sakes and those were served great as well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was good except for one friend who did not get her food until 45 minutes after everyone else had and ate it. Not sure what happened there but it was a little sad and we felt pretty bad for her. I know they also have an unlimited sushi M-Th which I would really love to try. I will be going back for that.
(4)
Heimlich M.
Had sushi and noodles. I was surprised that the sushi was just ok (better than average but not spectacular). The noodles were really good though. Would come back for the noodles and atmosphere. I wouldn't make a trip their for sushi but would order it if I was there. The restaurant is has a great feel though. Neat building and design, friendly staff. Pricing seemed good for an upscale sushi place.
(4)
Karen F.
Sapa is #3 of my favorites as far as sushi places go in Salt Lake City. The ambiance is great, especially if you are seated outside in the summer. I have not had the problems with service that some others reported The sushi rolls are very inexpensive and decent. They don't use premium crab or fish on top of the rolls, but then again that is why the rolls are so cheap and it doesn't seem to take away from the flavor of the roll as a whole. The string beans are amazing!!! I like this place and go back frequently.
(4)
Kristi P.
I'm from California and it's been hard to find good sushi that doesn't break the bank in Utah! We LOVE Saba and this will be our favorite SLC sushi spot for sure! Their prices are awesome! Fish is FRESH! Love the service and the restaurant look & feel! We tried the Albacore Garlic Roll, Maui Wowie & the volcano! We loved them all! Definitely check this place out!
(5)
Chris C.
How is every review not a five star? This place is awesome and has unique sauces that set apart their rolls from any other place.
(5)
Adam W.
All I can say is, I would pay double to get their pho at dinner (they only do pho for lunch). We typically eat at Sapa once or twice a month and have never had a bad experience. If you're a lover of pho, go there for lunch and ask for the rare steak on the side. Epic!
(5)
Bradley Hanan C.
Food was amazing. Spectacular service, and the coffee was perfect. Made with so much love. Will come back next time we're in town.
(5)
Felipe Z.
If you go eat there, make sure you eat in the patio. What a beautiful patio they have. The fountain in the middle, the koi fish in the corner, the sculptures, the shade... It gets your chi up to 100%. The food was good, pretty good prices too. If there's an appetizer to try is the one with tuna and crab and avocados, that comes with this thin crackers that was DELICIOUS. no joke, ill get that every time I go there from now on. A great place to go, and the service was off the hook. Definitely a place to go visit if you either live in SLC or are visiting.
(4)
Dustin T.
I already have a favorite sushi place in SLC, so I was not planning on going somewhere else that I could rate as 5-stars. But then I decided to give Sapa a try, based on high reviews on Yelp - and I'm glad I did. The place gets 5-stars for three reasons: 1. Freshness. This is always the most important factor for sushi places and everything we had was very fresh. 2. Creativity. I am tired of seeing the same rolls emerge in basically every sushi restaurant. This place had some creative rolls and with the sauces on every serving platter, the presentation was fantastic, even on the least expensive rolls. I also always like ordering a few popular rolls not found on the menu. When you give Sapa a try, ask for the Low-Rider roll. But the Maui roll was fantastic as well, with fresh Maguro and mango and macademia nuts sprinkled ont op. 3. Value. This place doesn't break the bank. We had 5 rolls and appetizers and the total bill was $50.... Also, the setting is great. It's not pretentious, like so many good places are. Yet it's got a hip decor and feel to it. The service was great - where we never had to ask for a refill and we got our food very fast - on a super busy night. This may be our new favorite place.
(5)
Capt. Scott G.
This place truly is the best sushi in SLC. Love coming here. My server Candice was ON IT! Sashimi is always fresh. Miso soup is unique. Met the manager, Drew. Class act and very proud of his operation. Everything is fast and correct. You must eat here! Check out the Koi pond on the porch. Very cool.
(5)
Jason O.
I love Sapa - especially in the summertime when the outdoor patio is open. The menu has a great variety of sushi and baked dishes, and everything is priced really well. The restaurant is decorated beautifully as well. Try their Pho at lunchtime as well!
(4)
Whitney N.
Love the ambiance. Reliably good food. Cocktails skew overly sweet. Service is hit or miss.
(4)
Neena V.
I've only been here twice, so far. But the very first time I went to Sapa; I ordered lychee ice tea, mussel shooters, spicy yellowtail roll, mojo roll, and the kiss of death; everything was great! There wasn't a single disappointment there. I enjoyed the food and the environment. And the service was quite wonderful. I would definitely continue to come here!
(5)
Stephanie L.
My mom and I went here last Tuesday for our latest mother daughter date and it was really fantastic. The inside is gorgeous and modern, I loved the layout of the dining room and the blown glass looking light fixtures were beautiful. We got the Red Dragon roll(spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber), Tataki Roll tuna, (roasted garlic, crab, onion, avocado, cucumber), and a Luscious Lover roll (tempura shrimp, unagi, avocado, cucumber, strawberries). We also got teriyaki chicken and a noodle dish with shrimp. Everything was delicious that we ate, I loved the Tataki roll the most, and my mom loved the Lover roll. We ordered the chocolate mouse desert, but our server brought us a chocolate cheesecake. It was too rich, and hard to eat after we had a bunch of food but it was delicious. The manager Ricardo(I think), was wonderfully attentive and nice, he checked in on us several times throughout our meal. We will be back for sure to check out the live bands out in the courtyard, and eat outside, it was a lovely experience.
(4)
Charisse P.
If you're looking for a unique, fun, delicous, reasonably-priced Asian meal, I'd highly recommend Sapa. On the other hand, if you're looking for somewhere to take your kids, I would say pick somewhere else. haha. This is very much an ADULT venue. Nothing for kids (it is, after all, a SUSHI place!) The menu is unique and fun, the prices are better than anywhere else around, and the servers know their stuff. You can't beat their $5 rolls - they're insanely delicious, especially for the price. Oh, and I have two words for you: DRAGON BALLS. :)
(4)
Jeff B.
Great their business is good, but they made me wait looking at empty seats at the sushi bar - I couldn't even have a drink at the sushi bar, I was directed to the bar at the side. Sayanora
(1)
Diamond C.
For the area, I was disappointed. I wanted to go to a place that was a bit cheaper than takashi for lunch but still decent. While we weren't after some sashimi this time, their menu is pretty bare in terms of sashimi FYI (red flag #1) Their parking lot is really tiny (it was filled but Sapa was not), but that certainly was not factored into our rating. There is decent parking all around the place; especially the huge lot next to it! For me, it's FOOD then SERVICE then DECOR in order of importance. So many places I've been to have average service but excellent food, so service for me, for most occasions it's always going to be second, or later. At sapa it seemed to be the reverse. At Sapa it was: DECOR then SERVICE then FOOD in terms of quality. Their rolls have very tiny pieces of fish on them and most are filled with imitation crab (or maybe real crab?) It seemed no better than the CA roll filling; which is usually fake crab. Even their selection of premium rolls mostly had salmon, "crab" or tempura (red flag #2: this is a huge red flag at a sushi restaurant). We got the seaweed salad as well, and it was TINY. At most other places it is the same price but I get a heaping pile of it, which is easy to share. My date and I only got a little bit as we shared the tiny amount that arrived. We were seated pretty quickly, some reviewers had a bit more trouble. The service was ok and just a hair below average, but we'll try some place else next time; even with the cheaper prices. A few times we asked for something and the waitress would come back to ask if we had gotten it. No, we didn't get it yet.... They had stickers on their menu for all you can eat at 5-7pm some weekdays (can't remember which stretch of week days exactly), but that would be about the only time I'd ever go now. Maybe. I'll certainly be trying a few other places first. My old place was about $4 cheaper for all you can eat, had better fish and some of their rolls were not filled with fake crab. (red flag #3). It even had better nigiri on the all you can eat menu as well. Mr Sushi - Encinitas, CA. And it doesn't get the rating that Sapa does on yelp. I certainly don't consider that fair, but I think it's a regional thing. Most people judge a restaurant based on the ones for the area. You don't expect the food in Arco, ID to be the quality of Paris do you? But still, it is relative. I encourage people to check out the menu online before you go. Over the years, I think you can get a feel for a sushi place before you go [somewhat] based on their menu. The more sashimi and nigiri you see the better the place is -- usually. Yes, rolls can be awesome, but most of the time when your roll selection is limited to fake crab rolls you're not going to get good sushi. I should know better by now. I'm no sushi expert and I can usually get something decent any sushi/japanese place I go, but this place left me with little appealing options and all were overpriced based on their ingredients and quality. Yes, Sapa's cheap prices aren't cheap when you sit down to look at their menu and the quality of the food. This place has a ton of room for improvement. If you want to see people who go nuts for sushi, check out the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi".
(2)
Laurie R.
Went here for lunch. The ambience is amazing. The sushi looked pretty good, but since I'm not a sushi gal I wouldn't touch it (although I was told it was good). I had the short ribs bento box. The salad was great and the California rolls were good. The short ribs had terrific flavor but they were really tough and chewy. Another coworker had the lamb bento box and she really enjoyed it. The service was great. She got us in and out of there in an hour. I'd go back but I'd have one of the other bento boxes or pho.
(3)
Dre S.
Loved this place. Came here on a date night and the food was delicious! The nigiri was smooth like butter! The only complaint I have was the waiting area and the hostess.
(4)
Lil M.
Sit at the sushi bar for best service or outside for the experience. Albacore garlic roll is my favorite. Don't be scared. Try it!
(4)
Maria M.
Dear Sapa, I love you. never leave. thx.
(5)
Becky B.
The service (Emily) and the hamachi nigiri and the volcano roll made my Monday! Also...skip the cheap, bad sake and head straight for the Hakutsuru.
(4)
Annie P.
It's one of my regulars and lately was hit/miss .... however! Today it was super yummy! Had Imperial and Sunset rolls - they were amazing and the quality and freshness was definitely back! Waitress was phenomenal in service and attitude, thank you Anna. :) She also explained two new Sushi chefs had been hired and I am so glad they did :)
(4)
James F.
Simply awesome. Great food and great service. Sapa is my new #1 in SLC. Expect to pay 1/2 to 2/3 the price of better known establishments in SLC for equal or better quality food and service.
(5)
Brandon K.
A friend took me here. Said it was the best sushi ever. He was exaggerating. It's good though. The rolls are cheap ($5-10) but they are quite a bit smaller than most places. Our server was great and had some good suggestions. The building is very unique and provides a fun atmosphere. I wish they tools reservations. I will probably return.
(4)
Anne Marie S.
I ran in to grab a bite to eat. Pretty good tasting sushi. There wasnt alot of people there so I got my food quick. The server seemed new, asked me and the sushi chef a few questions about my order. Still good sushi tho
(4)
Emi P.
Sapa, what happened?! This was one of our go-to places for sushi, although the fish selection is small, it's always been good quality and nice rolls. But tonight we were greeted by a new "all you can eat" sign, which usually isn't the sign of quality... and then I got my sushi. The rice was mush and the rolls very misshapen, with the Philly roll containing a really thin amount of meh salmon. The Umami roll claimed on the menu to include Tasmanian Trout, which is why I ordered it, but it came with the almost-too-old salmon instead. I wasn't informed they were out of trout, and when I told the waiter, he tried BSing me about it- "that's what it's always been! I love it for the salmon, mmmm." Nothing puts me off more about it than the staff just covering up for the restaurant being cheap and dishonest. This was on top of it being a half empty restaurant, and they seated us, a quiet couple, right next to an extremely loud group with yelling young kids and singing drunk women, which you should really watch out for with customers when there are a ton of other seating choices. So I don't know Sapa, did you change owners? Head sushi chefs? Either way we're not coming back with much better choices near by.
(2)
Mikal O.
Definitely style over substance. Initial experience: the pretty but plastic looking hostess told us she could sneak us in without a New Year's Eve reservation but told us "not to take too long!" She then explained that she wasn't trying to be rude but that was the situation. OK. We ordered 4 rolls and the miso soup. Miso was yummy and the rolls were tasty but looked anorexic. We saw a beautiful roll at a nearby table and asked the waitress (who was very efficient and friendly) for one of those. She brought us another thin and lazily put-together roll. Maybe our waitress was ordering from a bottom tier chef but you would expect much better consistency from a restaurant that is trying so hard to look excellent. Not too expensive but for the amount of food we got not so great. We both left a bit hungry and had to eat again an hour or two later. The garden outside looks nice. Maybe I will try it again in the spring. Otherwise, I'm not gonna bother.
(2)
Jennifer H.
Ive been here twice and have not been disappointed. Their food is ALWAYS good and their cocktails as well. For a sushi place, I consider this pretty cheap. For a roll, 4 pieces of nigiri, 3 cocktails and dessert with tax it was only 38 bucks! Its worth it.
(5)
Julie K.
Great lunch specials. I had shrimp curry. They were training a new server and it came out as chicken, they very graciously fixed it and brought some hot sake for the wait. My coworkers had filet mignon, it was beautiful too on molded rice and bok choy. I'll be back.
Sapa is our favorite local sushi restaurant. And for the non-seafood crowd, their entrees are excellent (we can never decide so my wife and I always order two rolls and an entree and share). I LOVE the beef filet and the short ribs. The Tasmanian Devil roll is to die for. Service is always great and it's a fun spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. In the summertime, be sure to be seated in their garden.
(5)
Felix B.
Awesome environment, very fun to take a group of friends or a date. The sushi is good, not great--don't expect gourmet sushi. Price is a bit steep as well, but is definitely worth it.
(4)
Sean P.
I went to an event at which they were participating, and the food was incredible. The cajun prawns were amazing, Really, really good.
(5)
K R.
Sapa is one of my favorites. I normally get the massaman beef, which has tender shredded beef, a delightfully sweet curry sauce, green beans, rice, and a banana. The flavors all together are astounding. I've also ordered a noodle dish that no longer appears on the menu. That was the only item I've ever gotten there that was lackluster. Most recently I ordered the Snow White and Vegas rolls and my socks were effectively knocked off. Delicious. The husband always gets teriyaki beef and loves it. The samples I've had from his plate were amazing. The prices are moderate, but well worth it. Since discovering this place two years ago we have been back a dozen or so times, bringing new people with us every time. The service is great as well. Kerby is super friendly, as are the other servers we've had. The manager checks up on us, which is great. The patio is beautiful. We ate there one summer late evening and were just enchanted. We tried eating in the patio during an early evening excursion in the summer and it was just too hot and sunny. One other thing, parking in their lot can be tight, but there is plenty of street parking, and you can also park in the Sears lot just on the other side of the restaurant.
(5)
Mrs. V.
Sapa is my go-to sushi place! I love the calamari with fried jalapenos. Super affordable prices on quality rolls. My fav's are albacore garlic, snow white, blazing jazz and the spicy yellowtail. (None of them are sweet... I don't do sweet sushi!) The atmosphere is super chic and the patio is lovely. Great for business lunches or girls night out!
(4)
Katherine C.
I went to Sapa last week for the first time after hearing pretty good things about it. This is what I experienced - we ordered mixed drinks that had to be remade, our waiter acted way more busy then he was, salads that got there only after reminding the waiter we ordered them, extremely slow service, appetizers that never showed up and okay sushi. Was hoping for a better experience, especially after the waiter talked it up when we arrived. Probably won't be returning.
(2)
Joseph S.
Sapa is amazing. Atmosphere is best, Food second best...in a close photo finish race. I didn't love the ribs, much better at Tsunami, but sushi was good. Beautiful restaurant. One of the best patios in Utah...Best patio for a sushi restaurant.
(5)
Kirk C.
Unique rolls for a cheap price. You can also get all you can eat for $22 from 5-7 on weekdays.
(4)
Scott M.
This is our favorite Sushi place in SLC. From the street you may not think much, especially with the bar and the tatoo parlor next door, but behind those wood doors the place opens up to an interesting and modern restaurant. We love the blown glass lights, and have always had excellent service from the staff, but we go here for the such. Our favorite rolls are the Imperial, the albacore garlic rolls and the crunchy roll. Give Sapa a try - I think it will become your favorite too.
(5)
Emily K.
I had the WORST experience last night. My boyfriend and I arrived and were asked to show ID at the door (no problem). Went to our table where we were asked to show ID again (no problem). The snotty little server boy comes over to me and says my passport expired in 2005 and do i have another form of ID on me. My passport doesn't expire until 2015, it was issued in 2005. He made me feel like an idiot and then came back and said "sorry i don't know how to read a passport." and rolled his eyes at me. He then said another server will be taking over our table and will be over with the bottle of wine we ordered. We waited and waited... I still don't have my passport back. My boyfriend goes in and talks to the manager and he is still saying it is expired. When my boyfriend pointed it out to him that they are looking at the date issued not expired he shrugged it off and said the wine will be out. No apology or anything, really made us feel like they did not want our business. I finally got my passport back after 10 minutes or so (is that normal?). At this point the servers in the restaurant are looking at us like we are the crazy table. I felt so uncomfortable that we left before the wine came and we ordered food. Went to Kyoto and had an amazing meal and no hassle about my passport whatsoever. The irony of this whole thing is my boyfriend's ID had expired 5 months and they didn't catch it. The management and our little snotty server boy handled this situation so poorly. I have been in the restaurant business since i was 15 and was shocked. I have dined at this place many times but don't think I will go back anytime soon or maybe ever at all. Customer service is everything and if you don't have that you don't have customers.
(1)
Frank M.
This place was pretty sweet. The padded wall accents made me feel like a truly sane individual. The curry chicken tantalized my taste buds in only the way a food that looks eerily similar to baby vomit could. It truly was awesome and who doesn't enjoy a 3 million year old tea hut? There were dinasour bones on the inside of one of them! And Brad Pitt! He said he was on his way to Tibet and sat in a hut and it got carried away to Salt Lake and just hasn't left. I recommend this place highly. It was decently priced, the ambiance was great, and the food was delectable. I'll be back, or not, I may die tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to die a liar, so I'd LIKE to be back. But I'm also not Arnold.
(5)
Tonya G.
Sapa has some of the best sushi Salt Lake City has to offer. It is a hidden gem amongst a tattoo shop and hole in the wall bar. As soon as you walk into the door you are transported to a whole other world. The service is great, the prices are low and the quality of food is amazing. I suggest having Dragon Balls, the Mex Roll, and the Albacore Garlic to name a few.
(5)
Amanda G.
I will forgive them for not having a weekend lunch out for giving us the most knock out meal I've had in months. Let's start at the top; we arrived at the rush hour for the evening on a Friday night, but were still promptly seated, outside. We enjoyed the gorgeous outside that is the Sapa 'temple' set up - or whatever you;d like to call their 'patio'. Our server, Kerby (I may have this name wrong, sorry! D:) was quick, attentive, friendly and enthusiastic. (And got himself a ten buck tip for it!) We always had topped off drinks, and he was always ready to help us. I ordered the baked dynamite, which is reminscent of a korean hot-pot; seafood baked in a spicy, creamy sauce that is served with rice. My husband got the garlic short ribs. We got a duo chili roll, and the pork dumplings. The only thing that wasn't amazing or stand out was the dumplings, which were pretty standard. Tasty, but not out of the world. But that's okay: the rest of the meal blew our minds. The baked dynamite was perfect. The sauce was delicoush, the mix of seafood and veggies as fantatsic. I sampled the ribs on my husband's plate and they were to die for, and the garlic green beans with them were delish. The duo roll was fresh, tasty, and popped in the mouth like a spicy roll should. We devoured our meal, had a great time and a fantastic meal at a reasonable price for it's level of quality. Seriously, this place is fantastic and you should give them your business if you're looking for Asian food or sushi.
(5)
Deano G.
This place is fantastic! Easy 4.5 for the food, ambiance and service, (Kirby you were a hoot). First off, I judge a place by the food first, the service second & the ambiance third.... And this place had it all. Great sushi, wonderful Massaman beef, very nice short ribs, and the lamb was to die for. I was too full to try and deserts, but the one that the table ordered look very good, I forget what it was. The service (yes Kirby) was very helpful for 8 new comers to the restaurant & recommend several items, & all were wonderful. The ambiance was classy with a little metro sexual. Loved it! And yes Zach, you are cool enough for this place. We will be back for more. Next time the curry salmon!
(4)
Morgan P.
Love this place! Great sushi everytime, good prices and a great atmosphere. Easily my favorite place to go. But make a reservation if you have a bigger party so you don't have to wait.
(5)
Emilio F.
If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine as I am, then Sapa is a must. Either for lunch or dinner, the cuisine is excellent.
(5)
Devin P.
The sushi is great and it is priced well. The only thing I've noticed about going here is the service. Depending on the night its a flip of a coin if you get a good server or not. We have had great service and then we have had pretty crappy service, but we will keep going here for the sushi.
(3)
Cody R.
Definitely my favorite sushi place in SLC. The rolls are delicious and garlic noodles are pretty awesome. Service has always been pretty good and the atmosphere makes it a tough place to beat for the money.
(5)
Lisa P.
Overall great experience at Sapa with no complaints :) Nice, clean interior with decent decorations. very asian/buddah feel. pretty spacious with a great array of seating options - bar, table, semi-circle booth (my fave) and even outdoor. Service was excellent, which was most likely due to the fact that it was pretty empty, and we had the waitress to ourselves. Went with a party of 12 on a thursday evening and had no issues with the reservations and seating (again, bc it was so slow that night). Server was extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodating. She even offered to split our checks 12 ways if needed! Food was AMAZING. I went with sushi rolls, and had the snow white, spicy yellowtail, and stringbeans (side order, not sushi... haha). the snow white roll was by far my favorite, quite possibly the best specialty roll i've ever had! an amazing shrimp tempura roll topped with white tuna and some garnishes, including bits of fried onion! a must have. the string beans were also perfection! they were cooked in a thick soy sauce with garlic... would also definitely recommend. The spicy yellowtail was a bit disappointing, but only because it was not what i expected. Unlike the typical spicy rolls, the yellowtail does not have spicy sauce, but is instead rolled with pieces of jalapeno. i guess i should have read the description better :/ price range was good in my (new yorker) opinion. around $7 for a normal roll, and $12-13 for the specialty rolls. but the rolls are HUGE. i could have definitely ordered one specialty roll and been stuffed for the night. the men in the group ordered two rolls and were satisfied as well. a keeper in my book.. i'll definitely be back!
(4)
Melissa T.
First time to Sapa last Saturday night for a fun bachelorette party. I just read Jack V's review and we must have been there at the same time...cuz I had a very similar experience. The service seemed really confused and extremely slow...BUT in the end after we FINALLY got seated...our server, the wonderful fun and amazing Daniel, made everything all right. Daniel was able to finagle our large party into one of those fabulous vietnamese tiki hut thingys in the courtyard. We had a great time out there. A stand out appetizer was the peking duck buns. They added ginger and scallions to the buns, which gave em an extra zing. The sushi rolls were very well priced and of good quality. Lots of variety to choose from. Enjoyed a couple signature cocktails. The coconut one came in an edible cocont shell, which was brilliant. The Thai Iced Tea cocktail was absolutely my favorite though!
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Justin C.
Food was good, but kicking a party of 22 off the table 2 hours after our reservation rubbed every one of us the wrong way. Might wanna change that policy. Would never schedule a large party there again, unfortunately.
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Monica T.
I've checked out this place several more times for lunch and dinner, and I think I'm more impressed with it every time I come in. I, of course, love the ambiance, but the food is always spot on. I've had the lamb, filet, short ribs, some of the curries, and the drunken noodles and they all hit the spot. They also have a nice wine and sake list and service has always been very good. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite SLC restaurants.
(5)
Lexi S.
I cannot believe that I have yet to review Sapa. This is another place that I like to show off in our city! The decor is beautiful and surprising. The area is not great, but upon entering the restaurant through large (understatement) wooden doors, you definitely forget that you are on State St. next to a tattoo place. The servers are always fun and the menu is extensive and delicious. We have never had anything that wasn't on point. Massaman beef is a favorite...the curry sauce has some kick, but the rich, creaminess is great paired with the fall apart, tender beef. Teryiaki beef was better than I thought it would be...quality meat and balanced sauce. The sushi is beautiful, delicous and portions are large. The chicken curry is rich and yummy. Gyoza is solid and the hot summer soup packs some nice flavor. Basically, you are in for a filling meal that isn't heavy and greasy. Your taste buds are treated to many exotic flavors made very accessible. Is it the best sushi, fusion place in the world...no. But in Salt Lake, it ranks up there. Go for a date or with a group...get some sake or a cocktail and enjoy the environment.
(4)
Jenny G.
Best Sushi in SLC. Personally, I think this place is better than Takashi -- and better priced. The Wok n' Roll is out of this world.
(5)
Paolo E.
Best Sushi in town...make sure to order the Volcano and Dragon Balls!!!
(5)
Yu H.
The inside of the restaurant looks really nice and upscale. I came at the very start of their dinner service so service was a little slow. The food came quickly and in generous portions. I had their firecracker calamari and Imperial roll. The calamari was pretty tasty but I've had better and it could have used more seasoning. It was fried with jalapenos and peppers, but wasn't actually very spicy at all. The sushi was nice and fresh. I wasn't impressed with the sauce they had on the plate so I actually just used my own concoction of soy sauce and wasabi. Not the best sushi or calamari I've ever had by any stretch of the imagination, but it was pretty solid. This is more of a 3.5 star review but I'll bump it up to a 4 since I can't do halves.
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Michelle R.
I love this place! This is my favorite place for sushi. The restaurant is beautiful and has a lovely garden/patio section that you can sit outside in the summer. The sushi is tasty and low priced. They also offer some very yummy noodle dishes and main entrees. If you are looking for a great sushi place, I highly recommend Sapa!
(5)
Church Mouse S.
I'll be back. Everything I tried was delicious.
(4)
Joe Y.
Service was slow but they give you a free post card.
(3)
Jacqueline M.
I had an opportunity to go to a sushi tasting night here and there wasn't one sushi roll I didn't like. And I tried 7 rolls! Everything tasted extremely fresh and many of the rolls were quite unique. I'm very surprised that I hadn't heard anything about this restaurant. I also had the opportunity to try some entrees which were savory. Also the green beans had a soy sauce and pepper sauce that was to die for. I wanted to eat the whole bowl. The patio is very open and welcoming. There are tree's and a small little waterfall area. And get this, the buildings that are out back are 300 years old and from Vietnam. Isn't that amazing! Since this is my first Utah sushi bar and it was excellent I don't think I want to go any where else!
(5)
Ava D.
I ate here 3 times in 2012. All 3 times service was by far some of the worst service I have ever received. But than I have noticed poor service lately in many establishments so maybe it's a trend here in UT? Tip to servers everywhere: Please bring every ones food out at once not piece meal, it's so uncool. Our server rarely came to check to see if we needed or wanted any thing. As a matter of fact my friend had to ask 3 times where his sushi was? This is just not acceptable. I have been a server & bus boy & my Ex was a chef & he would of kicked my butt for this! Could be why he is my ex? Oh well on to the food. I ordered the chicken teriyaki & I had no complaints. The dessert was so so nothing special. My friends ordered the sushi which I was allowed to share. They ordered Red sun, Red Dragon, Sake, Shrimp crunchy, Philly & the sunset. I had a taste of each one & not being a sushi connoisseur I thought it was good. Was it the best? No probably not, the price is reasonable tho so I give the place a 3 star.
(3)
James P.
Who said a classy and an astonishing troposphere had to be expensive? If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine in general, as I am, then Sapa is a must see, on your tour of Salt Lake's finest dining rooms. Parking: You'll need to park on the Sears north side parking lot and walk past Big Deluxe Tattoo, and Burt's Tiki lounge to get there. Atmosphere: You feel like you just gained entree to a VIP room in Vegas. The entire room is impressive. Layout: You can sit at booths, tables, the sushi bar, or my favorite, the out door patio, which features imported furniture, art, and deco landscaping from Vietnam, from what I have been told of it's origin. Keen and sensational. Staff: Very friendly, and right down to business. Menu: They have everything on a huge menu. Sushi, Asian Cuisine, and a HUGE drink list. You wont want to leave. The price is so fair, and for 2 you can plan on spending less than $50 with to go boxes at the meals cessation.
(5)
Sky T.
A yummy and edgy sushi restaurant. A great place to meet up with a good ol' friend or to hold a nice date. The ambiance is dim lit and well decorated so it makes conversation easy to come by. The presentations of the dishes are beautifully done and it just makes the whole dining experience elevated. Overall, this is one of the top sushi bars in Salt Lake City.
(4)
Skylar W.
Love the decor, love the patio, but the food is just alright. Standard salt lake rolls, and the "spicy" ones weren't that at all. I came here with 5 people, and tried a bunch of stuff. A bit underwhelming, especially when you're picking up the tab, but it's a place I'd come back to eat. If only they became more inventive and risky with their rolls. That'll be the 5 star review day.
(3)
Thomas W.
The service here is excellent. We arrived a little late, and they still were happy to serve us, although the sushi bar was closed. The calamari appetizer was outstanding. I also had their version of wonton soup. It was well made with fresh baby bok choy, and chicken-style wontons. I had the drunken noodles with shrimp. The dish was good--with small shrimp, and a little spice. The broad chow fun-style noodles were a little overcooked in my opinion. Many Thai restaurants like to prepare them this way as they are more flavorful. I prefer the noodles to stand on their own. My friend had the cellophane noodles which in my opinion was the better dish. If I ever return to Salt Lake City I would love to try the sushi here.
(3)
Jack V.
We love Sapa and loved the addition of the bar area. My wife and I love to sit at the bar and watch sports while eating our sushi and massaman beef. The biggest problem with Sapa has always been that the service is incredibly spotty sometime bordering on horrible. Some weeks its outstanding, and then others like last night was brutal. The primary bartender Scott was great, but the second female bartender was brutal. She took 10 minutes to get our waters, another 20 to take our orders and 25 minutes before our food arrived. She then kept forgetting our food in the back and when it arrived it was either cold or they brought the wrong sushi. She was constantly making excuses about the orders rather than admit she put in the wrong order as another server told me she had gone. Then to add insult to injury at one point another server came over and basically took the remote from in front of me and changed the channel to another game that I was obviously watching without asking. The female bartender tried to do the same thing again three minutes later. She then asked us to move to another seat so a guy at a table who just arrived (we had been there an hour and finally had our food in front of us) could watch his game. I politely said no, and she kept pushing hard. Then when we moved she made no effort to help us move our drinks/food, and made more excuses for herself about why our sushi was not there after almost 90 minutes. If it was not for Scott's professionalism we would have gotten up and left then and there. I honestly do not know what to say, except Sapa has taught me they cannot handle busy Saturday nights. Because the woman forced us to move we ended up right next to all of the servers, so we unfortunately had to sit through listening to four other customers stand in front of the TV and complain to their servers and the hostess. While that further ruined the experience it gave me some comfort to know that at least we were not alone in this frustration. We might go back and give it a another go. but never again on a weekend.
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Al M.
I usually do not post bad food reviews but this experience was not good. We called for reservations - they do not do that but have "call ahead seating" Which puts you to the top of the waiting list. We arrived within the time they said and we were told we would have a 30 minute wait. After 45 minutes waiting and many, many people getting seated (many who arrived well after us) I realized you needed to pester the hostess to get seated (so we did and got seated 50 minutes after arrival). Waiter was average. Food seemed to be not nearly as good as our many previous visits here. Waiter seemed to decide at some point to "turn table as quick as possible". He asked us if we wanted desert while we had sushi rolls still to eat. He brought us our check prior to clearing plates. DO NOT EAT HERE DURING BUSY TIMES UNLESS THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD ENJOY.
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M S.
I love coming here. The flavors are so original and fresh. Sushi is the best in the state here. Just ask for Sendi! His sushi making skills and attention to detail always impress! We feel like family when we come here.
(5)
Adam C.
Incredible sushi at fair prices. This is my go to recommendation for out of towners wanting good sushi. The decor is alluring and I've always had excellent service.
(5)
Matt V.
Food was to die for! The chicken salad and the filet mignon were AMAZING
(5)
Grant N.
Was out of town for business and looking for a great spot to take clients for lunch and Sapa was just that for sushi. Looking for great place and great sushi in Salt Lake City, Sapa is the place!!
(5)
David C.
Great atmosphere and great food, what more could you ask for? The rolls were great and the appetizers were good also. Service was not amazing but was an easy 4-4.5 out of 5.
(5)
Van D.
Love the Snow White Roll! I love it so much that I ate most of it before I remembered to take a pic of it. Doh!
(4)
Kari M.
The sushi chefs were talkative and friendly-- I sat at the bar. I got their lunch special which was a big roll (9 pieces?), miso, and a salad for 9.95!! Wow. and I also got the fried calamari. I agree that the calamari cannot be passed up... delish!! The jasmine tea was also wonderful... Go to Sapa... its been my favorite in my 2 weeks in SLC so far!
(5)
Brad S.
This is a place I probably never would have known about had it not been for a good friend and his recommendation. This is a great little sushi place in a very different location. I loved the atmosphere of this place. I went when it was about 90 degrees outside and we sat in the courtyard that had water misters overhead. It was perfect even on a hotter day. The service was right on, the Firecracker Calamari was THE best calamari I've ever eaten. The sushi was great as well. I would definitely recommend the Snow White roll. Excellent and a bit different than what I usually have. The atmosphere and set up of this restaurant is very Asian and boy have they done it well. I love the courtyard setting with the different houses/shacks to each side. With the plant life if and set up it feels like has the functionality to seat a lot of guest without feeling crowded at all. I highly recommend this place....oh and the prices are very good as well. Be aware though the parking is very limited but there is street parking.
(5)
Bryan N.
Sushi was good. The garlic noodles were not what I was expecting. It was more like spaghetti with garlic, parmesan and cilantro. There really wasn't anything Asian about these noodles. Very mediocre. Kind of a bummer.
(2)
K G.
Never disappointed. Great sushi. Great atmosphere.
(4)
Matt P.
Absolutely outstanding. The service was impeccable. One of the best three waiters I've ever had, and I go out a lot. The food was great, probably 4.5/5. The Vietnamese coffee is a must and worth a visit by itself. Get it hot though, not iced! The Miso soup is the best I ever had. The Sushi was great and the presentation even better. The decor is first class and the atmosphere very nice. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of, were the bar stools. I thought they were a little low and too cushy. Maybe it's just because I'm not used to it. Go there!
(5)
G P.
Sapa is the real deal...... I was thoroughly impressed the place. Customer service with a smile. Very clean, chic, very good food at very decent prices. I was there for lunch and their lunch special were very filling and reasonably priced. The Masaman Beef was very flavorful, Thai tea was bold and refreshing and the Miso soup was delish.
(4)
Brent C.
Sapa's sushi was only slightly above average. Ingredients like cucumber are too liberally used. The real star of the meal was the ambiance outside. The Japanese styled villas are a huge plus. I can't wait to try their pho and curry.
(4)
Zach F.
So after other plans fell through yet with a babysitter still on the way, my wife decided we were going out for dinner. When she said she wanted "Chinese" I picked out Sapa. I am glad we did When we first walked in I though "Oh no, this place is too cool for us" (like I did when I went to Este's Downtown). We were seated quickly in a fairly small dining room, but I liked how there were two levels (a lower one where we sat) and a raised up level with the sushi bar and a few 2 seater tables). Maybe cut back on the Chihuly-inspired lights though. When our waiter showed up (A tall, loud guy, wearing a kimono-styled shirt with spiky hair) I though, "Oh boy! This place is really too cool for us!" Luckily our waiter was very welcoming, and was able to recommend a good selection of dishes. My lack of coolness became a non-issue (unlike at Este). We had the fresh spring rolls, I didn't love the pork in there (kinda killed the fresh feeling) with the shrimp, but I really liked the mint. I ordered the Massaman beef and thought it was really good. The coconut milk/curry sauce was dynamite. The beef reminded me of a pot roast, a little fibrous, but anything was good in that sauce. My wife ordered the Chapchae noodles with chicken. It was OK. Kind of had a flavor that reminded me of Pad Thai. It was a little boring on its own, but we split everything and it went well next to the Massaman Beef (did I mention how good the sauce was on that beef?) I can't comment on the sushi since we didn't have any, but the rolls we saw being served were very big and looked great. So once my preconceived notions were put aside we had a very nice dinner. I guess I really am cool (but not really).
(4)
Melissa S.
We read a review of Sapa from City Weekly, and decided to give it a try because the menu looked intriguing. The good: The decor is really very nice, and the service was fine. The not as good: the food. Nothing stood out at all, and for the $$, the food should have been more than mediocre. Also, we really did not like the scallop shooter, and we thought the sushi wasn't great. I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying. For the money, there are many other SLC restaurants who deliver above-average food.
(2)
Nikolous F.
A non-descript exterior near the Sears gives way to a fairly nice restaurant. The sushi is really good with an array of tasty rolls to satisfy every appetite. Full bar is available as is sake, wine and beer. Nearby street and parking at the Sears nearby.
(4)
Tom S.
Best lunch around! Service is OK, food is excellent! Probably the best value for what you get. The Massaman lunch special is to die for! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
(4)
Jake S.
My wife and I got away for our anniversary and took a chance on Sapa. What a great surprise! Coming from LA and Orange County we've had great sushi and Sapa is up there with the best of them. Their chefs are creative without being pretentious. Great food, great service, and great ambience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Aaron J.
We found this place with the help of Yelp and were not disappointed. Frankly, parking on side of the building and having to walk by a seedy tat shop and looking at pawn shops all around I was a bit skeptical. The skepticism ends when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is warm with trendy asian decor. We were seated promptly and sat indoors with a view of their really cool patio. The server was helpful and fairly quick with several recommendations. We had Pho and a Bento Box with Chicken Curry. All the food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked it so much that we ordered take-out a few nights later.
(4)
Scott R.
First thing to say I went here for a dinner for a B-Day with 12 people. That usual can effect the feeling of almost any restaurant. The services was good as can be expected with that many people. I have had a lot better sushi at numerous different restaurants downtown. The prices were the same as the medium range sushi joints. I only had a taste of three different rolls. But I did order a noodle dish which unfortunately came out first. And by the time I was able to eat it, while waiting for everyone else's dishes to come out, was cold. I like the ambiance and feeling of the place and liked our servers personality. But I will definitely have to try this place again with fewer people.
(3)
Corinne R.
Service was wonderful and the sushi rolls....holy moly! Fresh, delicious, creative and really reasonably priced. We ordered the Imperial, Maui Wowie, Sunrise and Vegas. Loved all of them! I was especially impressed with the Vegas roll as it wasn't overloaded with cream cheese and was not covered with a half inch of breading. it was perfectly breaded with panko which made it crunchy and light. We will definitely be returning to Sapa for more rolls!
(5)
Gina S.
I had a wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the decor. You have the option of eating inside or outside, both of which are beautiful. My boyfriend and I ordered Thai tea, Pork Dumplings, the Vegas roll, Sunset roll, and Black Dragon roll. All of them were stunningly presented and absolutely delicious. While I am not a connoisseur of sushi, my boyfriend deemed it to be very fresh. Our waitress was extremely kind and the wait for the food was not long at all. With a bill of just over $27, I believe that Sapa is reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back!
(5)
Nicole N.
Up there with the worst waiter I have ever experienced. I am very easy going on servers given that I was a waitress for a few years, but this guy went above and beyond horrendous service. The food was fine, but I doubt I would ever return.
(2)
Dustin B.
Very nice decor, the atmosphere is brilliant with a nice Asian touch. It's like somebody combined a Buddhist temple with a trendy restaurant. The sushi bar looks like a great place to sit and eat. Food is good, many dishes are curry based, also a lot of Thai noodles based dishes, plus the ubiquitous teriyaki. Didn't get sushi because it seemed a bit pricy. However the rolls looked gorgeous and were quite big. Price for a lunch meal wasn't just reasonable it was cheap. Dinner is quite reasonable as well. Sushi seemed to be a premium but all places price sushi like it was flown in from Tokyo, a gripe of mine but what can you do? They're all like that. Overall food is decent and priced well but the decor bumps the place up a notch. It's definitely worth stopping in and on a summer evening when the temperature is just right I bet the outdoor tea houses would make for an excellent dining experience.
(4)
Bill C.
I travel quite a bit for work (1 week a month I'm on the road) and have a fear of eating the "wrong" food at my destinations. This past trip took me to Salt Lake City with a coworker, and we decided to give this place a try. I thought, "Hey, if I'm going to get sick on a plane, at least I'll be vomiting on someone I know!". The good: The food was AWESOME. The service was quick and attentive (my drink was never empty), and the pricing was more than fair. I had the shrimp crunchy, red dragon, and Edamame. I had to order a second red dragon.. because it was THAT good. I'm not afraid to eat... The bad: This place has ruined me. I used to enjoy my local Sushi joint here in San Diego.. but now I've come to the realization that it isn't as good as I'd thought. I have become one of the dreaded Sushi Snobs. If you have a favorite joint... beware. This place will put it to shame. I visit Utah 3-4 times a year.. this place has just made it to my "WILL EAT THERE AGAIN" list.
(5)
Bethany F.
Seriously delicious food...... Try the volcano roll!!!! The service is a little slow sometimes but that's probably because they are always busy and packed cause its a awesome restaurant....i don't even mind waiting :) WISH THEY WERE OPEN LATE NIGHT!!!!
(4)
Samantha H.
This place has been hit or miss for me. I've been here a handful of times and only once did I have a great server. It takes forever to be greeted and seated. The sashimi has been great and not so great, with the last time feeling like it either had big chunks of salt or glass sprinkled on it. So weird. It was crunchy and had no taste, but looked like salt. What is that? I'd go if my coworkers wanted to but now that I've found Naked Fish, when I crave sushi in SLC I'll go there instead.
(3)
Tom K.
Asian and sushi are not on our traditional restaurant hit list. But for a recent joint birthday dinner with friends, our resident Salt Lake expert suggested Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill. I was reluctant at first, but tend to trust City Weekly reviews (thanks, Ted) so we gave it a try. Wow, what a great experience! While it isn't on the greatest block of State Street, the building has been fabulously well done with several old buildings being brought in to form a wonderful outdoor patio. It opened late in summer, 2009. You can't tell much from the outside, but once you open the massive wooden front door, you're in for a treat. There are two large dining areas, along with a sushi bar. We were a party of seven and were seated quickly. It was a Thursday evening and the restaurant ended up pretty full. Kerby was our waiter - ask for him, he was great! First stop was a round of Sapporos and a bottle of $20 Snap Dragon red table wine, which was perfect! We did a round of three appetizers, three entrees and a small sashimi combo (9 pieces). Total for seven persons was under $140 plus tip - not bad! Our favorite starter was the Fire Cracker Calamari, a super bargin at just $9. There was enough for everyone to sample. I was mixed on the spring rolls but loved the pork potstickers. We had a couple noodle dishes ($12 with choice of chicken, beef or shrimp), but the highlight of the evening was the Massaman Beef. It was fun, efficient, reasonably priced and extremely good food. We'll be back for sure, especially when summer rolls around on the patio.
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Ziggy S.
Good atmosphere but the sushi didn't wow me. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the sushi chefs were white and Mexican?
(3)
nicole p.
The food here is crazy good... I haven't tried any of their dinners but the sushi rolls are amazing. East Brooklyn is one of my favorites. Imperial is a close second. Also LOVE their fresh spring rolls... TOP NOTCH
(5)
Matthew N.
Been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch, and both times I ordered sushi. I forget the names of the two rolls I had, but they were very flavorful. I also got nigiri, blue fin and albacore, both were really buttery and good. You can tell that in the spring/summer time it is an awesome place to sit outside and hang for hours. The location is a little south from downtown, but absolutely worth going. The restaurant itself is very trendy and hip on the inside, felt like I was in an LA sushi spot. Wait staff was very nice, and they do a good job bring food out as it is ready.
(4)
Ms. M E.
I love this place because it offers a great variety. I usually get the sushi and I always try a new appetizer because they are great as well. I absolutely love the ambience of the place and the food is great as well. The service has always been great; I once left my iphone there and I was pleasantly surprised when I returned an hour later and the hostess had it there waiting for me.
(4)
Anh V.
We celebrated a wedding for two of our friends here (they're having an official wedding abroad, so we're only doing a small formal dinner). We picked Sapa and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, service was excellent and the food was delicious. Between 7 of us, we ordered about 3 rolls and 4 entrees. The ones I remember are imperial roll, sunset roll, and ginza roll, some lamb dish, filet mignon, some seafood cooked in a crock pot with cream cheese, and an eggplant dish. They all came out great. The price is a bit on the pricy side, however. But the service and the food justified it
(5)
Jorgen M.
Well the outside decor caught my eye as we drove by and decided to give it a go for lunch. As we walked in... What a surprise, the place has a fantastic decor with some great Asian antiques and cool hip design We ordered the sashimi/sushi combo and most everything was very fresh and of good quality ( though the salmon was not really sushi grade. Very soft and smokey taste) the poke salad was great. Service was spot on and the staff very friendly with a cool vibe. By SLC standards this is a great Asian / sushi place. I will give this place another shot
(3)
Lorrie K.
Great sushi, rolls tend to be more fusion and less traditional. The soft-shell crab is the best I've had. The new garden must be done by now, it was beautiful while they were building it.
(4)
Chris O.
Excellent sushi, and service. Great vibe, thanks to seating lighting and music.
(4)
Rhianna R.
Don't get me wrong, I like Sapa. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. Considering it's proximity to my home and my office, I find myself here often. Of all the times I've been here, the service has been ok, but never over the top, mind blowing great. I was there for lunch yesterday and ordered the sushi lunch combo. Soup and salad were tasty, and the Vietnamese coffee was excellent. Unfortunately when my Red Dragon roll arrived it came with a side of black hair. Gross. The server was quick to replace the roll, and very apologetic, but didn't offer to comp any part of the bill. I was disappointed, and maybe should have caused more of a stink about it, but I paid the bill and went on my way. Will I return? Maybe. The Vietnamese coffee is almost worth a return visit.
(3)
Andy O.
What a find! This place isn't in the nicest part of town, but the atmosphere is great, the food...superb. The tea houses out back are three hundred years old, and can be reserved for larger parties. The menu has a great blend of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, and the prices are definitely reasonable. We will definitely go back next time we are in salt lake!
(5)
Lorraine P.
Wow! Thanks again Yelp for another fabulous meal. We even got lucky and arrived early enough to order from the early bird menu. Three HUGE, awesomely delicious rolls for under $30 and the server, Billy, was superb. The patio is very feng sui and relaxing! No downsides to this one.
(5)
E.M. B.
Alright, Sapa, I am going to give you 4-stars even though I am still a little turned off by the greeting. I'll start by saying that I work in a restaurant. I know the unwritten 'rules'. You don't go into a restaurant when they are closing in 30-minutes or sooner. Yes, yes, I went in at 8:40 when they closed at 9:00, big shame on me, but c'mon, you are on State Street and a very popular restaurant. So before being asked how many in our party or anything, we were greeted with 'we close in 20 minutes, so you have to order everything now'... uhm, ok? You do last call for food when you close in 20 minutes, not at 9:00 when you actually lock the doors or later? I'd get bitch slapped if I did that where I work... Now that that's out of the way, onto to the goods! I am going to channel my high school self and use the word 'dope' to describe the atmosphere. I sure hope they have patio seating during the summer, because the patio is huge! The service (after the hostess fiasco) was good... not the best I have ever had, but by no means terrible. THE FOOD: awesome. I don't dislike calamari, but I would never order it on my own (just have had it so many times, at so many different places), but my fiance ordered it. It was the BEST calamari I have ever had. It has a perfect peppery flavor, without overpowering the flavor of the squid. The poke salad- kind of your standard poke, but it was delicious. The Morgan Valley Lamb.... TO DIE FOR!!!! I would have never ordered an entree, but we were nervous since we had to order everything at once (sorry to come back to that) we would get our small plates and sushi and still be hungry. Holy crap, it was definitely the winner of the night! The sushi was good... kind of like the service, not the greatest (not takashi level). I will be returning very soon. I will most likely get sushi again, but the small plates and entrees will be what I look forward to :)
(4)
Carly J.
I went here with my girlfriends last night and all the food was fine (until I got food poisoning) the service was horrible. Our waiter was just plain mean the entire night. His name was Drew. From the very beginning he was short with us and super condescending. At one point my friend asked for a new soda because hers came out flat he told her that the machine was hooked up fine and she just shouldn't drink it. Then after being at the table for 15 minutes after we had received change from our bill he came over and basically told us to leave!!! Keep in mind there were empty tables all around us. It was insane, we were quiet and nice to him and he was treating us like crap. Then I was up all night sick as a dog. I will never eat there again!
(1)
r c.
This is my go to for sushi in SLC. The food is yummy, the waitstaff pleasant and you don't need a reservation. Plus the patio is lovely! What more can a girl want? Thanks again guys for letting my little one join me on the patio, it made my evening even more enjoyable!
(5)
Jeremy J.
This is a really good looking place on the outside, it reminded me of the newish place in Portland's Chinatown. The service was excellent. The food seems conflicted: I had heard that it was a sushi place, but I came away feeling that it is more Thai/Japanese fusion. I don't think that the fusion works, but the all of the separate food items were really good. The Gyoza were very good with all the right flavors. The Hot Summer soup (essentially Tom Yum) was very good. The Happy Valley Lamb seemed out of place here: it was very tender, very juicy (borderline greasy), but I can't wrap my head around lamb at a Thai/Japanese restaurant. The Panang Salmon had a "Curry" sauce which didn't come across very well as a curry or sit well with the fish. The Massaman Beef had superb ingredients, separately. Together, they just didn't jibe. The Chapchae was like the Massaman Beef: superb ingredients, separately, but not so good together. This place has excellent cooking, but the combinations just didn't suit me very well.
(4)
Michaela C.
Great vegetarian food. I got the buddha's delight and pagoda roll, and they were definitely some of the best Japanese vegetarian I've ever had. The service was very friendly and attentive.
(5)
Beth X.
10 stars for ambiance, one star for food. I really want to like sapa, because the buildings out back were imported from vietnam and are gorgeous, and i'd love to spend more time on the patio, but the sushi. meh, the sushi rice was off, not enough vinegar or something, it just tasted plain, and the amount of fish on the roll was tiny. I've also eaten here for lunch, nothing special there either. Also, there seems to be some confusion on the menu. They use ono and escolar interchangeably. not the same thing. Oh, but our server was really nice and friendly. forgot her name, i think she's from ogden.
(2)
Marc W.
Had lunch here, enjoyed the spicy yellowtail and "black death" rolls. Both were well done and tasty. Also had the jasmine iced tea. Overall a very nice lunch in a beautiful setting. Even though the Zen courtyard was moving towards winter, it was still very relaxing. Would highly recommend. The food is also very reasonably priced compared to the Sushi bars that get a little aggressive in their pricing.
(4)
Zach S.
I just moved here from Southern California and I must say this is the best sushi I have had yet in Salt Lake. Great service very cool atmosphere.
(5)
Sheena D.
SaPa was a unique restaurant with lots of fun details. We sat outside and it was nice. The weather was perfect so that helped. There were little "huts" around the outside dining area that could be used for larger groups. They probably sat 15(ish). We ate straight from the sushi menu. All was good especially the off the menu roll. One call out is there were onions on lots of rolls. Not something I have noticed on other sushi restaurants menus. Overall though it was good. I would go back.
(4)
Sam S.
For a new restaurant Sapa is an overall great experience, albeit a little overdone. With a little more work on polishing their presentation and overall logistics they could be one of the true greats in SLC... The menu is expansive and includes many fantastic Asian options, from old Chinese staples to trendy Japanese and Thai dishes. The sushi roll list is particularly expansive, almost intimidatingly so. This is definitely a gourmet sushi place, if for the presentation alone. The food was generally very good...not quite mind-blowing enough to warrant 5 stars, but good enough to please just about any palate and diet. Overall Sapa is a solid choice. A bit on the pricey / fancier side, and lots invested in presentation...but if that's what you're looking for, Sapa fits the bill.
(4)
Doug P.
Great atmosphere, sushi was awesome, wait staff young
(4)
Jeffrey A.
Wow! What at great meal. This chief had it dailed in. Awesome new flavors on old favorites. Cool attitude, great service.
(5)
Andrew V.
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. A really cool atmosphere, and the staff is always very friendly and quick. A great place for dinner and a drink before heading out on the weekend.
(5)
Gerd B.
Sushi: good, we had Makis, Sashimis, Rolls, Fried Rolls. The rice was not prepared with vinegar which made it almost tasteless Price: ok Staff: very unprofessionell. Mixed up orders, brought wrong food, forgot to bring ginger and wasabi. For our little one she did not bring a spoon or a fork (Which one year old can eat with chop sticks?) From time to time she realized that being nice brings tip but after it she behaved as before. Other waitresses seemed to be pay more attention. Location: ok, entrance is very small and the cue blocked it so we could not leave easily. Resume: ok for dinner with friends but they are not prepared to serve families. They have just one children meal (chicken and rice) on the menue (Smaller portions were not possible)
(2)
Eileen C.
Reasonably priced, nice variety. Entrees and rolls both good. Our favorite rolls include the Imperial, Maui Wowie, and the Green Giant. Ask the server about off menu items-- we got them all and all were good. More favorites- Snow White, Volcano, Wok and Roll.
(4)
Sean D.
Food was great! Chris the sushi chef was helpful in choosing the right food. He also offered ponzu sauce. Most Japanese restaurants do not have this and it was a treat to have it. The place was busy on the weekend so allow for a wait time.
(5)
Jason A.
Wow, I was really impressed with this place. From the outside I was a bit hesitant, but the inside is extremely nice. Our service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I think I found my new sushi spot!
(5)
Sil G.
Food was average service was horrible. I wish I had seen the roach in the bento box before coming to diner here. Eeeekkk!!!! Our sushi rolls were served without ginger or wasabi. How do u forget that ! The water glasses were dirty. They didn't have chilled glasses for beer and asked us to drink out of the bottle. Dragon balls were good, everything else was mediocre.
(2)
Melyssa B.
I love love love Sapa. Been coming here for a few years now. Started a Valentines tradition and have been coming back since. I absolutely love the atmosphere. The design of the place is so neat. Every waitress or waiter that we have had has been AMAZING except for one that completely screwed things up and forgot my food... but Sapa came through and completely rectified the situation and I left satisfied. Also satisfied that he does not work there anymore! I love the Yakisoba with chicken. It's so good. The noodles are always cooked perfectly! I recently tried the Garlic Noodles with Shrimp!!! ohhhh baby it was so yummy! One of my new favorites. I cannot personally comment on the sushi because I don't eat sushi. However everyone that I have came here with does and they have loved it. I have never heard one negative thing about it so it must be pretty good. If you are looking at getting a appetizer you HAVE to try the firecracker calamari. Best Calamari I have ever had! If you are looking for a fun place to go you need to come here! It's so fun, so good and I can say that I will continue to come back!
(5)
Lisa N.
Great environment and very comfortable restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly, even though it was very busy! She was very great and fun - she also was the bartender so really impressed with how she multi tasked during service. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken (although sauce on the side) and it was cooked amazingly! I also had the black rice and it was very great. Most will find it "too healthy" or "bland", but it was well cooked and had great texture! The table ordered edamame (perfectly cooked), jalapeño fire balls (amazing and not too spicy!!) and chicken curry dumplings! The sushi the others ordered looked really fantastic as well. Also make sure to ask for mochi at the end of your meal :) not on the menu!
(5)
Karmeen K.
We got a reservation yesterday for 8.30 pm after requesting to talk w the manager, who made me feel he was doing me the biggest favor , after the rude person answering the phone told me there were no tables available 7 of us arrived at 8.25pm the 8th fell ill. They made us wait until 9pm , and after requesting the status of our table 3 times to 3 different hostesses and received 3 different versions of the table status none matched At 9 pm I mentioned it to a manager , she gave me a 4th version, when I expressed my concern about the lack of courtesy and customer service she was ready to seat us in a minute! We had it and left In calling the manager Chad re the situation he basically said he had warned me this would be the case but I had insisted on the reservation and he was too busy to discuss it We r foodies have eaten in the best places all over the world and have never had such an unpleasant discourteous experience. Do they not realize without customers there is no business , definitely need charm school Kay
(1)
Ron B.
I was in town on business a few weeks ago and asked colleagues as well as the concierge where the best sushi is, and three of the five (yes, I asked that many times because I am fussy when it comes to food) people mentioned Sapa as a great choice, and it was. I went there for lunch, and while the waitress was really beautiful, that does not affect my rating. The food was simply very good. I had multiple rolls of sushi (yes, I am a big eater, I think I paid about $45 + tip for just myself) and all of them were delicious. I travel a lot and always make sure to find the best sushi, and this place is close to the top (it's hard to compete with sushi in Japan and Vancouver for example). Go there and you won't regret it.
(5)
Victoria R.
Saturday night I went with a group of 5 people to Sapa for the second time (the first time we got takeout) and again the food and service was outstanding. We took advantage of the call ahead seating which cut out wait time down quite a bit and had a few drinks at the bar while we waited. All the drinks were great and the bartender was knowledgable and super friendly. When we got seated, our server promptly came to great us. I believe her name was Amory (sp?) and she was so friendly and hilarious, it made the experience that much better. The food was again so delicious. The sushi rolls a come with delicious sauces but if you ask for a sampling of all the sauces, it is well worth it. I would recommend Sapa to anyone. The food is both delicious as well as not too pricey as some sushi places can be and the service really just adds to the whole experience!
(5)
Jeff T.
I recently had a meal at Sapa. The diet coke mix was average and my glass was kept full most of the time. I enjoyed my cucumber salad. I ordered the Red Dragon and Black Dragon and enjoyed both. I also ordered the Blazing Jazz and that one was horrible.
(3)
King K.
Visiting SLC on business and did not think I was going to find any good Asian restaurants here. After being bored in the hotel, I started reading reviews and found this place. Good rolls! I had the Wok and Roll and Volcano roll. My volcano roll's plate was on fire so that provided me with entertainment for the night. I'm easily amused. Great ambience and friendly staff. Thommy with the H. Good job, guy.
(5)
Hilary J.
Sapa is easily my favorite place to get sushi and sake. Their rolls are always delicious and very reasonably priced. On my most recent visit to Sapa, the whole staff was incredible. We were there for a birthday and had a larger party. We tried to call ahead, but at the time, they weren't taking call aheads. It was a Saturday night and we knew we'd have to wait a bit. We asked if there was anything they could try to do to get us in. It was a really nice night and they ended up setting up some tables for our party out on the patio. It was like a private dining experience. They took great care of us, we ordered quite a few rolls and drinks and they came out to check on us quite regularly. Thank you for being so accommodating for our party. We will be be back!
(5)
Katarzyna B.
Price reasonable, great service, amazing food. We ate there 3 consecutive days while spending few days in SLC.
(5)
Rhi M.
Great sushi, great patio. I really liked the attention to details they put into their sushi.
(5)
Kori P.
Luscious lover is our favorite. We had a fruit cocktail for dessert last night that was to die for. Chase is our favorite server by far, but you can't go wrong here. Food, ambiance, location, staff... everything is perfect! We do miss Drew though :-(
(5)
Darren B.
There is some pretty decent sushi in Salt Lake City. This place doesn't disappoint. One of the top ten best rolls I've ever had was the Sunset Roll. We ordered one for dessert. I used to enjoy Mikado on 2nd south but now as the Naked Fish it's pretty 3 star. I'd rather walk a few blocks or a mile or so for a Sunset.
(4)
Doug C.
Tried the all you can eat sushi for dinner. Served till 7. $21.95 for all appetizers, soup and salad, and rolls. Excludes sashimi and nigiri. Even includes sapa rolls. Overall meh. Decent price for AYCE but still, quality was so so. Everything has fake crab in it or is too sweet. This is definitely not for sushi purists. I left wanting a big piece of tuna or eel. The mussel shooters were the best thing I had there. I like my sushi/dinner in general to be salty. Not sweet. I understand the Asian fusion sentiment but it just isn't for me. Service was good, waitress was nice and prompt. One bad thing, our miso soup came out lukewarm at best. Sent it back and it came out a whee bit warmer. We tried the poke salad, squid salad and house salad. Not worth it. They barely give you any poke. Tuna tartare was alright, but again barely any tuna. Overall this place is definitely not worth paying full price for each item. Rice to fish ratio was way off, too much rice. I don't think I'll visit again anytime soon.
(2)
Patrick T.
Reasonably priced excellent sushi bar! The rolls were fresh, perfectly sized, delicious and our waitress Taylyn was truly attentive. Excellent!
(5)
Keyan P.
How did I not hear about this place until recently?! GREAT food, GREAT atmosphere (perfect place to take your out-of-town friends or have a date night), and GREAT service! I had: 1) baked mussels (cooked to perfection, topped with so many goodies and had a spicy kick) 2) garlic albacore roll (I love garlic and the combo of sweet fried garlic with albacore was heavenly) and 3) philly roll (pretty basic like most places but how fancy can you make it really?)
(5)
Sara W.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I've never had a complaint about the food - sometimes the service could be better.. but overall, I've had dinner here many times and will continue to go back because it's delicious!
(4)
Joyce I.
2 stars because the outdoor dining area is cool. Sushi is average/ not a big selection and the service is horrible! Everything took forever...!! Had to ask for multiple items multiple times and even then, we didn't get everything. What a waste. Naked Fish much much much better!
(2)
Arti T.
Really great sushi. Calamari was delicious.We had a few sushi rolls, and some beef drunken noodles. The maui wowi, dragon balls, and Snow White were my favorites for the night. I will be back to try some more. It was super packed on a Friday night. Get there before 6 or the line is out the door.
(4)
Maxfield W.
Amazing atmosphere. Beautiful decorum. The front entry way is super small and is awkward because everyone is listening to your conversation. The rolls were all divine. The spicy tuna is super boring. Zzzzzzzzz. Service was good but all the rolls were served on individual plates which took up the whole damn table. Get it together *slap* snap out of it!
(3)
Trent C.
Coming from Southern CA, I was unsure of how well SLC sushi would taste. Well, Sapa does sushi right. I love coming for AYCE sushi Tues-Thurs from 5pm-6:30pm. Even if you come during non-AYCE hours, it's an excellent price for the quality.
(5)
Chris K.
Love this place! Great for lunch and dinner. Really dig the Pho for lunch and the sushi for dinner. Also their asian noodle dishes are amazing. The atmosphere is cool...modern asian feel.
(4)
Deepika S.
I LOVE this place! They have some of the best sushi I've ever tried, and very friendly staff. It's a nice place, the outside area is really nice especially during the summer time. If your craving sushi, this is the best place to go to in Utah! I'd recommend Baja Cali, albacore garlic, and Blazzing Jazz. Their fried Vegas rolls and Dragon Balls are amazing as well.
(5)
Jasmin A.
The service is amazing! I go pretty much every Friday, personally i love each and every employee but 2. Other than that they are very friendly, and watching them make the rolls is actually pretty amazing as well! I definitely recommend going here, it's honestly worth it!
(5)
John B.
I went in to pick up a to-go bento box for lunch today and partway through discovered, much to my horror, a fully intact cockroach cooked in with the rice. When I came back in to report it to the manager he offered a curt apology and said, "yeah, a lot of cockroaches have been coming over from the place next door since they're trying to fumigate it." Said he'd cancel my credit card charge for the bento box. That's it. I've been coming here for years and have loved it, but sadly won't be coming back. Don't eat here. The manager's total nonchalance about the COCKROACH COOKED IN MY FOOD (which I showed him a photo of) was really telling.
(1)
Kevin D.
Wonderful restaurant loved the atmosphere went on a busy Saturday night and it was still quiet and we could talk just fine. Loved the sunset roll best I've ever had. If you are going on a Friday or Saturday make sure to get a reservation.
(4)
Rohit S.
Their lunch specials are "Bomb". I tried shrimp fried sushi, crab fried sushi, Chicken pho and beef box. Everything delicious and service was incredible.
(5)
Travis O.
I love this place. I have never been disappointed with any of their sushi rolls. The Volcano roll is terrific. This restaurant is very affordable eith a great atmosphere. I especially love their patio dining. You must try.
(5)
Supersweet B.
First visit to Sapa. Terrence was my waiter and he was very friendly. Ordered miso soup, Crunchy Shrimp roll and a Spicy Dragon roll. All were equally delicious. Nice atmosphere with blown glass lighting fixtures. Didn't care for the TV set being on airing an evening soap opera though. Two rolls had me full.
(4)
Mitsuyo F.
Terrible experience here. Was seated on the patio during happy hour for 45 minutes, then was told happy hour was over by the time the waitress took our order. After needing to look over the regular menu, the waitress never came back. I called to let the manager know, he couldn't have cared less. I've been before, the sushi is pretty good, but can good just as good with better service elsewhere.
(1)
Marklar L.
Hipster vibe.... I guess that's SLC sushi. I wasn't overly impressed with the sushi flavors. I don't care to elaborate.
(3)
Michael M.
The service was very slow, orders were forgotten, they gave us the wrong check, drinks were not very good, food was great!
(3)
Kimberly B.
We came for happy hour from 5-6:30 on a Monday, not knowing what it included. Happy hour is all you can eat sushi, appetizers, etc. for $23.95/person. That was a little too expensive for our tastes so we ended up getting as many rolls as we could eat (5 between the 2 of us) for about $35. I felt like "happy hour" should have been a little bit of a better deal. That aside, I thought the sushi was good and the pieces were mostly large. The decorations were beautiful, but I came for the sushi. The verdict: Eh. We will probably try out a different place next time.
(3)
Angela M.
I've eaten here for about 3 yrs, I learned about it 3 yrs ago and I've been going back ever since. This place is just extremely beautiful, the food is amazing and the servers are great. The sushi here is to die for I've never had an okay sushi roll or a bad one. My favorites are imperial, Godzilla and the Vegas roll. If you're 21 you should order the Thai ice tea with vodka, I've only been to two other places that make Thai ice tea this good. The service has never been bad. I've always have been seated immediately and have had my food come in at a reasonable time. If you're not a sushi fan they have an amazing dish called masseman beef. It's plated beautiful and tastes even better.
(5)
H. W.
Sushi are good value, but agedashi tofu is just not good enough to worth five bucks. East Brooklyn, Baja California, pagoda, sunset roll are good.
(3)
Tej D.
Love this place!!!! I've been here at least a dozen times, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is authentic and modern. The prices are the most reasonable in Salt Lake City. Be sure to ask for the "low rider", it's not on the menu, but tastes great.
(5)
Amanda M.
What a great place to hangout outside on a Saturday evening and eat some sushi! Great drink menu, I had the Spiked thai tea and it was tasty! To be honest, the sushi was good not great. My volcano roll was falling apart, but it looked cool (comes out on fire!). Husband got the caterpillar and was bummed the eel wasn't on top like he usually likes on a caterpillar roll. It also seemed appropriately priced which was nice.
(4)
Gypsy F.
The sushi is FANTASTIC. I had a Vegas roll and a Garlic roll(not sure of the exact name). The decor is vibrant and modern, and so is the music. The service was very fast.
(5)
lhaksam c.
I had a lunch with my Friends and we had four us together. It took forever to get our food. All of us ordered the lunch special the bento box. The salad dressing is so good. Overall the bento box deal is a killer deal. You get salad, 4 California rolls, pastry, rice and main dish.
(3)
Victor B.
My friend and I, from California, visited Sapa for the first time and we were so impressed by the food, ambiance and service! From the moment we walked in, Anne, the host was very pleasant! Jimmy, our server, was amazing! He was super attentive and made us feel welcome! Annie, another server was also super nice! The food, sake, and drinks were delicious! We had the Samurai Roll, Dragon roll, Vegas roll, baked muscles, calimary, purple haze sake, a pomegranite martiny, and a raspberry lemon drop made us moan in ecstasy with every bite and drink! Thanks for a memorable experience Saps! We will definitleu be back next time were in town!
(5)
Marissa C.
Love this place. For visitors and friends I always recommend as my favorite sushi place. We always sit at the bar (practically a free show). The owner runs a tight ship! The garlic albacore is near mind blowing. To use soy or wasabi is blasphemy. Wonderful atmosphere as well. Back on the owner - she's currently operating (I think) six completely different restaurants in the Valley and her family has had somewhere in the ball park of twenty restaurants. The Tribune just did an article on her winning the top female business owner of the year. Her motto is something like you have to fail to learn. Point in getting at - she knows what she's doing & always has the appropriately freshest fish.
(5)
Karsten B.
Haven't tried much of their menu, having been there once, but the sushi rolls were great. Go there for lunch- their prices are fantastic.
(5)
Daniel F.
We loved this place! We went with a big group a tried a lot of different dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but overall we got large portions of delicious, reasonably priced food in a fun location. We were satisfied with the experience. Four stars because a few dishes missed the mark and the service was sometimes inattentive. Appetizers: Pork gyoza - tasty! Chicken curry puffs - these were okay. The pastry was a little dry and I didn't love the dipping sauce. Jalapeño bomb - I wasn't a fan of this dish. The jalapeño was basically raw and the tempura batter flaked off. Very messy and greasy. Not good. Entrees: Chicken vermicelli - Delicious! One of my favorites. Vermicelli noodles in a smooth and flavorful yellow curry sauce with chicken, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, and other good things. Tuna nigiri - tasty sushi bite. The fish was mild, fresh, and melts in your mouth. Hamachi nigiri - decent but not as good as the tuna. The fish was a little stringy and chewy. Massaman curry - flavorful, complex beef curry dish. It has bananas in it! Very interesting and good. Imperial roll - pretty standard sushi roll. Not bad. Nice presentation! Garlic noodles - bland and flavorless. Teriyaki beef - perfectly cooked and delicious meat. Generous portion of rice. Too many green beans, but I can think of worse culinary sins. Teriyaki chicken - not as good as the beef. The best part was walking around the cool Japanese temples afterwards. We sat outside on the patio And they have amazing intricate woodcarving and it was above and beyond standard restaurant decor.
(4)
John P.
This place is great! Good atmosphere, quick service and fantastic food. Don't miss this if you're in town.
(4)
Peter F.
Best sushi AYCE in the city. They offer a variety of appetizers with their All You Can Eat sushi option (5-6:30 on weekdays i think) like Calamari, curry puffs, Gi cun (summer rolls) etc (the MOST out of any other AYCE sushi places in the city). They don't have nigiri on their AYCE option but the roll selection is pretty damn good. Cool interior and attentive staff. Love it!
(4)
Jeff S.
Amazing rolls and sashimi! Very reasonably priced and very good service. Highly recommend the Wok and Roll roll! Super good.
(5)
Beki W.
Full disclosure: this place is never going to live up to sushi or seafood found in somewhere like Seattle or Portland. Landlocked Utah is not my first place to get a delicious bass -- er, seafood. That being said, Sapa is excellent, and my favorite sushi place in the state. It's pretty sad how often I come here. I have a friend that comes just as often, though, so I don't feel alone on this geekery. I really enjoy the firecracker calamari, and pretty much all the rolls are really good. Spicy rolls definitely have a kick to them, the wait staff and chefs will definitely take into consideration alteration requests (helpful for those with food allergies) and none of the rolls are doused in sauce (one of the more annoying things about several sushi places.) I don't really enjoyed the baked mussels all that much, but that's because they're quite saucy, and I got spoiled eating fresh mussels. The indoor seating is a little crowded unless you get a big booth, but the outdoor seating is so relaxing and nice. Big groups will get the option to go into the tea houses, but just sitting out there near the fountain is great. PLEASE NOTE: Sapa now has their liquor license and with the ordinances in SLC, one person in every party needs to be 21 or older.
(5)
Matthew L.
Saba is a perfect blend of the most relaxing environment and the greatest food around. I ordered the imperial roll and shared the spare ribs with my wife. They were both so good! We sat outside on the patio just as the sun set, it could not have been any better! This is place is heavenly delicious!!
(5)
Lexxie B.
Favorite sushi spur, hands down, in SLC. Love souring at the sushi bar and chatting with the sushi makers. We are super cute by the way. .. they always remember my face and ask where I've been. Obviously, I need to frequent more!
(5)
RD P.
Great vibe at this place, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Sushi is extremely good and very affordable. Tried out the Maui Wowi, Dragon Balls, Crunchy Shrimp, and a number of other rolls. All were extremely good, service was also pretty darn good. Only thing that could have been better was the organization around getting the wait time down and seating process.
(4)
Daphne S.
This place is awesome! From the food to the atmosphere and customer service, everything just flowed perfectly. Celebrated my brothers birthday here today and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended if you want quality sushi for a reasonable price!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jack V.
We love Sapa and loved the addition of the bar area. My wife and I love to sit at the bar and watch sports while eating our sushi and massaman beef. The biggest problem with Sapa has always been that the service is incredibly spotty sometime bordering on horrible. Some weeks its outstanding, and then others like last night was brutal. The primary bartender Scott was great, but the second female bartender was brutal. She took 10 minutes to get our waters, another 20 to take our orders and 25 minutes before our food arrived. She then kept forgetting our food in the back and when it arrived it was either cold or they brought the wrong sushi. She was constantly making excuses about the orders rather than admit she put in the wrong order as another server told me she had gone. Then to add insult to injury at one point another server came over and basically took the remote from in front of me and changed the channel to another game that I was obviously watching without asking. The female bartender tried to do the same thing again three minutes later. She then asked us to move to another seat so a guy at a table who just arrived (we had been there an hour and finally had our food in front of us) could watch his game. I politely said no, and she kept pushing hard. Then when we moved she made no effort to help us move our drinks/food, and made more excuses for herself about why our sushi was not there after almost 90 minutes. If it was not for Scott's professionalism we would have gotten up and left then and there. I honestly do not know what to say, except Sapa has taught me they cannot handle busy Saturday nights. Because the woman forced us to move we ended up right next to all of the servers, so we unfortunately had to sit through listening to four other customers stand in front of the TV and complain to their servers and the hostess. While that further ruined the experience it gave me some comfort to know that at least we were not alone in this frustration. We might go back and give it a another go. but never again on a weekend.
(3)Al M.
I usually do not post bad food reviews but this experience was not good. We called for reservations - they do not do that but have "call ahead seating" Which puts you to the top of the waiting list. We arrived within the time they said and we were told we would have a 30 minute wait. After 45 minutes waiting and many, many people getting seated (many who arrived well after us) I realized you needed to pester the hostess to get seated (so we did and got seated 50 minutes after arrival). Waiter was average. Food seemed to be not nearly as good as our many previous visits here. Waiter seemed to decide at some point to "turn table as quick as possible". He asked us if we wanted desert while we had sushi rolls still to eat. He brought us our check prior to clearing plates. DO NOT EAT HERE DURING BUSY TIMES UNLESS THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD ENJOY.
(2)M S.
I love coming here. The flavors are so original and fresh. Sushi is the best in the state here. Just ask for Sendi! His sushi making skills and attention to detail always impress! We feel like family when we come here.
(5)Adam C.
Incredible sushi at fair prices. This is my go to recommendation for out of towners wanting good sushi. The decor is alluring and I've always had excellent service.
(5)Matt V.
Food was to die for! The chicken salad and the filet mignon were AMAZING
(5)Grant N.
Was out of town for business and looking for a great spot to take clients for lunch and Sapa was just that for sushi. Looking for great place and great sushi in Salt Lake City, Sapa is the place!!
(5)David C.
Great atmosphere and great food, what more could you ask for? The rolls were great and the appetizers were good also. Service was not amazing but was an easy 4-4.5 out of 5.
(5)Van D.
Love the Snow White Roll! I love it so much that I ate most of it before I remembered to take a pic of it. Doh!
(4)Kari M.
The sushi chefs were talkative and friendly-- I sat at the bar. I got their lunch special which was a big roll (9 pieces?), miso, and a salad for 9.95!! Wow. and I also got the fried calamari. I agree that the calamari cannot be passed up... delish!! The jasmine tea was also wonderful... Go to Sapa... its been my favorite in my 2 weeks in SLC so far!
(5)Brad S.
This is a place I probably never would have known about had it not been for a good friend and his recommendation. This is a great little sushi place in a very different location. I loved the atmosphere of this place. I went when it was about 90 degrees outside and we sat in the courtyard that had water misters overhead. It was perfect even on a hotter day. The service was right on, the Firecracker Calamari was THE best calamari I've ever eaten. The sushi was great as well. I would definitely recommend the Snow White roll. Excellent and a bit different than what I usually have. The atmosphere and set up of this restaurant is very Asian and boy have they done it well. I love the courtyard setting with the different houses/shacks to each side. With the plant life if and set up it feels like has the functionality to seat a lot of guest without feeling crowded at all. I highly recommend this place....oh and the prices are very good as well. Be aware though the parking is very limited but there is street parking.
(5)Bryan N.
Sushi was good. The garlic noodles were not what I was expecting. It was more like spaghetti with garlic, parmesan and cilantro. There really wasn't anything Asian about these noodles. Very mediocre. Kind of a bummer.
(2)K G.
Never disappointed. Great sushi. Great atmosphere.
(4)Matt P.
Absolutely outstanding. The service was impeccable. One of the best three waiters I've ever had, and I go out a lot. The food was great, probably 4.5/5. The Vietnamese coffee is a must and worth a visit by itself. Get it hot though, not iced! The Miso soup is the best I ever had. The Sushi was great and the presentation even better. The decor is first class and the atmosphere very nice. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of, were the bar stools. I thought they were a little low and too cushy. Maybe it's just because I'm not used to it. Go there!
(5)G P.
Sapa is the real deal...... I was thoroughly impressed the place. Customer service with a smile. Very clean, chic, very good food at very decent prices. I was there for lunch and their lunch special were very filling and reasonably priced. The Masaman Beef was very flavorful, Thai tea was bold and refreshing and the Miso soup was delish.
(4)Brent C.
Sapa's sushi was only slightly above average. Ingredients like cucumber are too liberally used. The real star of the meal was the ambiance outside. The Japanese styled villas are a huge plus. I can't wait to try their pho and curry.
(4)Zach F.
So after other plans fell through yet with a babysitter still on the way, my wife decided we were going out for dinner. When she said she wanted "Chinese" I picked out Sapa. I am glad we did When we first walked in I though "Oh no, this place is too cool for us" (like I did when I went to Este's Downtown). We were seated quickly in a fairly small dining room, but I liked how there were two levels (a lower one where we sat) and a raised up level with the sushi bar and a few 2 seater tables). Maybe cut back on the Chihuly-inspired lights though. When our waiter showed up (A tall, loud guy, wearing a kimono-styled shirt with spiky hair) I though, "Oh boy! This place is really too cool for us!" Luckily our waiter was very welcoming, and was able to recommend a good selection of dishes. My lack of coolness became a non-issue (unlike at Este). We had the fresh spring rolls, I didn't love the pork in there (kinda killed the fresh feeling) with the shrimp, but I really liked the mint. I ordered the Massaman beef and thought it was really good. The coconut milk/curry sauce was dynamite. The beef reminded me of a pot roast, a little fibrous, but anything was good in that sauce. My wife ordered the Chapchae noodles with chicken. It was OK. Kind of had a flavor that reminded me of Pad Thai. It was a little boring on its own, but we split everything and it went well next to the Massaman Beef (did I mention how good the sauce was on that beef?) I can't comment on the sushi since we didn't have any, but the rolls we saw being served were very big and looked great. So once my preconceived notions were put aside we had a very nice dinner. I guess I really am cool (but not really).
(4)Melissa S.
We read a review of Sapa from City Weekly, and decided to give it a try because the menu looked intriguing. The good: The decor is really very nice, and the service was fine. The not as good: the food. Nothing stood out at all, and for the $$, the food should have been more than mediocre. Also, we really did not like the scallop shooter, and we thought the sushi wasn't great. I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying. For the money, there are many other SLC restaurants who deliver above-average food.
(2)Nikolous F.
A non-descript exterior near the Sears gives way to a fairly nice restaurant. The sushi is really good with an array of tasty rolls to satisfy every appetite. Full bar is available as is sake, wine and beer. Nearby street and parking at the Sears nearby.
(4)Tom S.
Best lunch around! Service is OK, food is excellent! Probably the best value for what you get. The Massaman lunch special is to die for! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Jake S.
My wife and I got away for our anniversary and took a chance on Sapa. What a great surprise! Coming from LA and Orange County we've had great sushi and Sapa is up there with the best of them. Their chefs are creative without being pretentious. Great food, great service, and great ambience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(4)Aaron J.
We found this place with the help of Yelp and were not disappointed. Frankly, parking on side of the building and having to walk by a seedy tat shop and looking at pawn shops all around I was a bit skeptical. The skepticism ends when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is warm with trendy asian decor. We were seated promptly and sat indoors with a view of their really cool patio. The server was helpful and fairly quick with several recommendations. We had Pho and a Bento Box with Chicken Curry. All the food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked it so much that we ordered take-out a few nights later.
(4)Scott R.
First thing to say I went here for a dinner for a B-Day with 12 people. That usual can effect the feeling of almost any restaurant. The services was good as can be expected with that many people. I have had a lot better sushi at numerous different restaurants downtown. The prices were the same as the medium range sushi joints. I only had a taste of three different rolls. But I did order a noodle dish which unfortunately came out first. And by the time I was able to eat it, while waiting for everyone else's dishes to come out, was cold. I like the ambiance and feeling of the place and liked our servers personality. But I will definitely have to try this place again with fewer people.
(3)Corinne R.
Service was wonderful and the sushi rolls....holy moly! Fresh, delicious, creative and really reasonably priced. We ordered the Imperial, Maui Wowie, Sunrise and Vegas. Loved all of them! I was especially impressed with the Vegas roll as it wasn't overloaded with cream cheese and was not covered with a half inch of breading. it was perfectly breaded with panko which made it crunchy and light. We will definitely be returning to Sapa for more rolls!
(5)Gina S.
I had a wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the decor. You have the option of eating inside or outside, both of which are beautiful. My boyfriend and I ordered Thai tea, Pork Dumplings, the Vegas roll, Sunset roll, and Black Dragon roll. All of them were stunningly presented and absolutely delicious. While I am not a connoisseur of sushi, my boyfriend deemed it to be very fresh. Our waitress was extremely kind and the wait for the food was not long at all. With a bill of just over $27, I believe that Sapa is reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back!
(5)Nicole N.
Up there with the worst waiter I have ever experienced. I am very easy going on servers given that I was a waitress for a few years, but this guy went above and beyond horrendous service. The food was fine, but I doubt I would ever return.
(2)Dustin B.
Very nice decor, the atmosphere is brilliant with a nice Asian touch. It's like somebody combined a Buddhist temple with a trendy restaurant. The sushi bar looks like a great place to sit and eat. Food is good, many dishes are curry based, also a lot of Thai noodles based dishes, plus the ubiquitous teriyaki. Didn't get sushi because it seemed a bit pricy. However the rolls looked gorgeous and were quite big. Price for a lunch meal wasn't just reasonable it was cheap. Dinner is quite reasonable as well. Sushi seemed to be a premium but all places price sushi like it was flown in from Tokyo, a gripe of mine but what can you do? They're all like that. Overall food is decent and priced well but the decor bumps the place up a notch. It's definitely worth stopping in and on a summer evening when the temperature is just right I bet the outdoor tea houses would make for an excellent dining experience.
(4)Bill C.
I travel quite a bit for work (1 week a month I'm on the road) and have a fear of eating the "wrong" food at my destinations. This past trip took me to Salt Lake City with a coworker, and we decided to give this place a try. I thought, "Hey, if I'm going to get sick on a plane, at least I'll be vomiting on someone I know!". The good: The food was AWESOME. The service was quick and attentive (my drink was never empty), and the pricing was more than fair. I had the shrimp crunchy, red dragon, and Edamame. I had to order a second red dragon.. because it was THAT good. I'm not afraid to eat... The bad: This place has ruined me. I used to enjoy my local Sushi joint here in San Diego.. but now I've come to the realization that it isn't as good as I'd thought. I have become one of the dreaded Sushi Snobs. If you have a favorite joint... beware. This place will put it to shame. I visit Utah 3-4 times a year.. this place has just made it to my "WILL EAT THERE AGAIN" list.
(5)Bethany F.
Seriously delicious food...... Try the volcano roll!!!! The service is a little slow sometimes but that's probably because they are always busy and packed cause its a awesome restaurant....i don't even mind waiting :) WISH THEY WERE OPEN LATE NIGHT!!!!
(4)Samantha H.
This place has been hit or miss for me. I've been here a handful of times and only once did I have a great server. It takes forever to be greeted and seated. The sashimi has been great and not so great, with the last time feeling like it either had big chunks of salt or glass sprinkled on it. So weird. It was crunchy and had no taste, but looked like salt. What is that? I'd go if my coworkers wanted to but now that I've found Naked Fish, when I crave sushi in SLC I'll go there instead.
(3)Tom K.
Asian and sushi are not on our traditional restaurant hit list. But for a recent joint birthday dinner with friends, our resident Salt Lake expert suggested Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill. I was reluctant at first, but tend to trust City Weekly reviews (thanks, Ted) so we gave it a try. Wow, what a great experience! While it isn't on the greatest block of State Street, the building has been fabulously well done with several old buildings being brought in to form a wonderful outdoor patio. It opened late in summer, 2009. You can't tell much from the outside, but once you open the massive wooden front door, you're in for a treat. There are two large dining areas, along with a sushi bar. We were a party of seven and were seated quickly. It was a Thursday evening and the restaurant ended up pretty full. Kerby was our waiter - ask for him, he was great! First stop was a round of Sapporos and a bottle of $20 Snap Dragon red table wine, which was perfect! We did a round of three appetizers, three entrees and a small sashimi combo (9 pieces). Total for seven persons was under $140 plus tip - not bad! Our favorite starter was the Fire Cracker Calamari, a super bargin at just $9. There was enough for everyone to sample. I was mixed on the spring rolls but loved the pork potstickers. We had a couple noodle dishes ($12 with choice of chicken, beef or shrimp), but the highlight of the evening was the Massaman Beef. It was fun, efficient, reasonably priced and extremely good food. We'll be back for sure, especially when summer rolls around on the patio.
(5)Ziggy S.
Good atmosphere but the sushi didn't wow me. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the sushi chefs were white and Mexican?
(3)nicole p.
The food here is crazy good... I haven't tried any of their dinners but the sushi rolls are amazing. East Brooklyn is one of my favorites. Imperial is a close second. Also LOVE their fresh spring rolls... TOP NOTCH
(5)Matthew N.
Been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch, and both times I ordered sushi. I forget the names of the two rolls I had, but they were very flavorful. I also got nigiri, blue fin and albacore, both were really buttery and good. You can tell that in the spring/summer time it is an awesome place to sit outside and hang for hours. The location is a little south from downtown, but absolutely worth going. The restaurant itself is very trendy and hip on the inside, felt like I was in an LA sushi spot. Wait staff was very nice, and they do a good job bring food out as it is ready.
(4)Ms. M E.
I love this place because it offers a great variety. I usually get the sushi and I always try a new appetizer because they are great as well. I absolutely love the ambience of the place and the food is great as well. The service has always been great; I once left my iphone there and I was pleasantly surprised when I returned an hour later and the hostess had it there waiting for me.
(4)Anh V.
We celebrated a wedding for two of our friends here (they're having an official wedding abroad, so we're only doing a small formal dinner). We picked Sapa and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, service was excellent and the food was delicious. Between 7 of us, we ordered about 3 rolls and 4 entrees. The ones I remember are imperial roll, sunset roll, and ginza roll, some lamb dish, filet mignon, some seafood cooked in a crock pot with cream cheese, and an eggplant dish. They all came out great. The price is a bit on the pricy side, however. But the service and the food justified it
(5)Jorgen M.
Well the outside decor caught my eye as we drove by and decided to give it a go for lunch. As we walked in... What a surprise, the place has a fantastic decor with some great Asian antiques and cool hip design We ordered the sashimi/sushi combo and most everything was very fresh and of good quality ( though the salmon was not really sushi grade. Very soft and smokey taste) the poke salad was great. Service was spot on and the staff very friendly with a cool vibe. By SLC standards this is a great Asian / sushi place. I will give this place another shot
(3)Lorrie K.
Great sushi, rolls tend to be more fusion and less traditional. The soft-shell crab is the best I've had. The new garden must be done by now, it was beautiful while they were building it.
(4)Chris O.
Excellent sushi, and service. Great vibe, thanks to seating lighting and music.
(4)Rhianna R.
Don't get me wrong, I like Sapa. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. Considering it's proximity to my home and my office, I find myself here often. Of all the times I've been here, the service has been ok, but never over the top, mind blowing great. I was there for lunch yesterday and ordered the sushi lunch combo. Soup and salad were tasty, and the Vietnamese coffee was excellent. Unfortunately when my Red Dragon roll arrived it came with a side of black hair. Gross. The server was quick to replace the roll, and very apologetic, but didn't offer to comp any part of the bill. I was disappointed, and maybe should have caused more of a stink about it, but I paid the bill and went on my way. Will I return? Maybe. The Vietnamese coffee is almost worth a return visit.
(3)Andy O.
What a find! This place isn't in the nicest part of town, but the atmosphere is great, the food...superb. The tea houses out back are three hundred years old, and can be reserved for larger parties. The menu has a great blend of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, and the prices are definitely reasonable. We will definitely go back next time we are in salt lake!
(5)Lorraine P.
Wow! Thanks again Yelp for another fabulous meal. We even got lucky and arrived early enough to order from the early bird menu. Three HUGE, awesomely delicious rolls for under $30 and the server, Billy, was superb. The patio is very feng sui and relaxing! No downsides to this one.
(5)E.M. B.
Alright, Sapa, I am going to give you 4-stars even though I am still a little turned off by the greeting. I'll start by saying that I work in a restaurant. I know the unwritten 'rules'. You don't go into a restaurant when they are closing in 30-minutes or sooner. Yes, yes, I went in at 8:40 when they closed at 9:00, big shame on me, but c'mon, you are on State Street and a very popular restaurant. So before being asked how many in our party or anything, we were greeted with 'we close in 20 minutes, so you have to order everything now'... uhm, ok? You do last call for food when you close in 20 minutes, not at 9:00 when you actually lock the doors or later? I'd get bitch slapped if I did that where I work... Now that that's out of the way, onto to the goods! I am going to channel my high school self and use the word 'dope' to describe the atmosphere. I sure hope they have patio seating during the summer, because the patio is huge! The service (after the hostess fiasco) was good... not the best I have ever had, but by no means terrible. THE FOOD: awesome. I don't dislike calamari, but I would never order it on my own (just have had it so many times, at so many different places), but my fiance ordered it. It was the BEST calamari I have ever had. It has a perfect peppery flavor, without overpowering the flavor of the squid. The poke salad- kind of your standard poke, but it was delicious. The Morgan Valley Lamb.... TO DIE FOR!!!! I would have never ordered an entree, but we were nervous since we had to order everything at once (sorry to come back to that) we would get our small plates and sushi and still be hungry. Holy crap, it was definitely the winner of the night! The sushi was good... kind of like the service, not the greatest (not takashi level). I will be returning very soon. I will most likely get sushi again, but the small plates and entrees will be what I look forward to :)
(4)Carly J.
I went here with my girlfriends last night and all the food was fine (until I got food poisoning) the service was horrible. Our waiter was just plain mean the entire night. His name was Drew. From the very beginning he was short with us and super condescending. At one point my friend asked for a new soda because hers came out flat he told her that the machine was hooked up fine and she just shouldn't drink it. Then after being at the table for 15 minutes after we had received change from our bill he came over and basically told us to leave!!! Keep in mind there were empty tables all around us. It was insane, we were quiet and nice to him and he was treating us like crap. Then I was up all night sick as a dog. I will never eat there again!
(1)r c.
This is my go to for sushi in SLC. The food is yummy, the waitstaff pleasant and you don't need a reservation. Plus the patio is lovely! What more can a girl want? Thanks again guys for letting my little one join me on the patio, it made my evening even more enjoyable!
(5)Jeremy J.
This is a really good looking place on the outside, it reminded me of the newish place in Portland's Chinatown. The service was excellent. The food seems conflicted: I had heard that it was a sushi place, but I came away feeling that it is more Thai/Japanese fusion. I don't think that the fusion works, but the all of the separate food items were really good. The Gyoza were very good with all the right flavors. The Hot Summer soup (essentially Tom Yum) was very good. The Happy Valley Lamb seemed out of place here: it was very tender, very juicy (borderline greasy), but I can't wrap my head around lamb at a Thai/Japanese restaurant. The Panang Salmon had a "Curry" sauce which didn't come across very well as a curry or sit well with the fish. The Massaman Beef had superb ingredients, separately. Together, they just didn't jibe. The Chapchae was like the Massaman Beef: superb ingredients, separately, but not so good together. This place has excellent cooking, but the combinations just didn't suit me very well.
(4)Michaela C.
Great vegetarian food. I got the buddha's delight and pagoda roll, and they were definitely some of the best Japanese vegetarian I've ever had. The service was very friendly and attentive.
(5)Beth X.
10 stars for ambiance, one star for food. I really want to like sapa, because the buildings out back were imported from vietnam and are gorgeous, and i'd love to spend more time on the patio, but the sushi. meh, the sushi rice was off, not enough vinegar or something, it just tasted plain, and the amount of fish on the roll was tiny. I've also eaten here for lunch, nothing special there either. Also, there seems to be some confusion on the menu. They use ono and escolar interchangeably. not the same thing. Oh, but our server was really nice and friendly. forgot her name, i think she's from ogden.
(2)Marc W.
Had lunch here, enjoyed the spicy yellowtail and "black death" rolls. Both were well done and tasty. Also had the jasmine iced tea. Overall a very nice lunch in a beautiful setting. Even though the Zen courtyard was moving towards winter, it was still very relaxing. Would highly recommend. The food is also very reasonably priced compared to the Sushi bars that get a little aggressive in their pricing.
(4)Zach S.
I just moved here from Southern California and I must say this is the best sushi I have had yet in Salt Lake. Great service very cool atmosphere.
(5)Sam S.
For a new restaurant Sapa is an overall great experience, albeit a little overdone. With a little more work on polishing their presentation and overall logistics they could be one of the true greats in SLC... The menu is expansive and includes many fantastic Asian options, from old Chinese staples to trendy Japanese and Thai dishes. The sushi roll list is particularly expansive, almost intimidatingly so. This is definitely a gourmet sushi place, if for the presentation alone. The food was generally very good...not quite mind-blowing enough to warrant 5 stars, but good enough to please just about any palate and diet. Overall Sapa is a solid choice. A bit on the pricey / fancier side, and lots invested in presentation...but if that's what you're looking for, Sapa fits the bill.
(4)Doug P.
Great atmosphere, sushi was awesome, wait staff young
(4)Jeffrey A.
Wow! What at great meal. This chief had it dailed in. Awesome new flavors on old favorites. Cool attitude, great service.
(5)James P.
Who said a classy and an astonishing troposphere had to be expensive? If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine in general, as I am, then Sapa is a must see, on your tour of Salt Lake's finest dining rooms. Parking: You'll need to park on the Sears north side parking lot and walk past Big Deluxe Tattoo, and Burt's Tiki lounge to get there. Atmosphere: You feel like you just gained entree to a VIP room in Vegas. The entire room is impressive. Layout: You can sit at booths, tables, the sushi bar, or my favorite, the out door patio, which features imported furniture, art, and deco landscaping from Vietnam, from what I have been told of it's origin. Keen and sensational. Staff: Very friendly, and right down to business. Menu: They have everything on a huge menu. Sushi, Asian Cuisine, and a HUGE drink list. You wont want to leave. The price is so fair, and for 2 you can plan on spending less than $50 with to go boxes at the meals cessation.
(5)Sky T.
A yummy and edgy sushi restaurant. A great place to meet up with a good ol' friend or to hold a nice date. The ambiance is dim lit and well decorated so it makes conversation easy to come by. The presentations of the dishes are beautifully done and it just makes the whole dining experience elevated. Overall, this is one of the top sushi bars in Salt Lake City.
(4)Skylar W.
Love the decor, love the patio, but the food is just alright. Standard salt lake rolls, and the "spicy" ones weren't that at all. I came here with 5 people, and tried a bunch of stuff. A bit underwhelming, especially when you're picking up the tab, but it's a place I'd come back to eat. If only they became more inventive and risky with their rolls. That'll be the 5 star review day.
(3)Thomas W.
The service here is excellent. We arrived a little late, and they still were happy to serve us, although the sushi bar was closed. The calamari appetizer was outstanding. I also had their version of wonton soup. It was well made with fresh baby bok choy, and chicken-style wontons. I had the drunken noodles with shrimp. The dish was good--with small shrimp, and a little spice. The broad chow fun-style noodles were a little overcooked in my opinion. Many Thai restaurants like to prepare them this way as they are more flavorful. I prefer the noodles to stand on their own. My friend had the cellophane noodles which in my opinion was the better dish. If I ever return to Salt Lake City I would love to try the sushi here.
(3)Nadia R.
Such a great venue!! Great for groups! Outdoor patio seating comfortably sat me and 18 of my rambunctious friends. The service was impeccable- 18 girls who all can't decide what they want and service never faltered because of it. The food was great! Inexpensive rolls, fresh fish, nothing to complain about and I'm a snobby sushi critic so... it's good. I have to say, the sake was pretty expensive. I got house sake and it costed $25 for a large - in California that same sake wouldn't be more expensive than $7 but whatever. This place is amazing for a girls night out and for a birthday dinner. Do it.
(5)Brinley F.
Not sure if the sushi chefs or the server is to blame for the mess ups in my order. I'm very basic with my sushi taste. I prefer nigiri sushi over rolls, so after confirming with the server that theirs comes two to an order, I ordered three, asking for one escolar and two chefs choice for fish options. I also asked for a cucumber roll, wanting a kappa maki, one of the most basic rolls a sushi chef learns, which was not on the menu. When the server came with our food, I got four nigiri- three escolar, and one salmon. That's a lot of escolar... I explained my order again, and they came back with four nigiri again, but this time at least it was with only one escolar, and the other three pair were different. I figured the extra pair was to make up for their mistake. ...until the server came to me with a fifth pair. When I explained, again, that I only wanted three, he seemed confused. I have to cut him some slack- we were a large table, and having had experience in the service industry, I know that juggling orders can be confusing. I think he was new, though, as he didn't really seem to understand what I was ordering, after repeating myself several times. The cucumber roll was...interesting. It came wrapped with the cucumber, rice, and nori seaweed, but it was topped with the seaweed used in their seaweed salads... the server even asked me what type of seaweed I wanted, and I specifically asked to not include that type. Do the sushi chefs know what a kappa maki is? Or was it another server error? That I'm unsure of- but this left me unimpressed. The $8 price on this unique cucumber roll was also absurd. Sapa- please educate your servers in sushi!! Put a kappa maki on your menu! Not all sushi comes in Americanized rolls!
(1)Brittany M.
Mmmm... Love this place, the Sapphire roll (off menu) is like no other!!! Also had the Tequila press which was also pretty tasty. The staff was on it, right when our glasses were about 1/4 left they would come ask if we needed more or would like something else. At the end we ended up paying less then what we thought it was going to be. And hey that's always nice.
(5)Bridgett S.
The rolls are good but not amazing. One of the best ones has to be the Sunset roll. Their special tea is great iced. The place is elegant and pretty to look around, not a place to come in t-shirts and shorts. The molten cake for dessert is delicious but don't order the mochi ice cream, you barely get anything.
(3)Chadd R.
Why oh why did I wait so long to visit this wonderful establishment? That's a question I'm now asking myself, but no worries, I plan to be back often and to recommend Sapa to my friends here in Utah... Everything about Sapa was overly positive. The atmosphere, quality of sushi, staff, ownership and prices give Sapa FIVE STARS! We had the Firecracker Calamari for an appetizer... Very impressed with the accompanying sauces, and the mixture of jalapeños with the rings and tentacles.... Then we moved onto four house rolls and a small sashimi platter. Sashimi is the best way to judge a restaurant's sushi and it did not disappoint one bit. Fresh, flavorful and thinly sliced. Our favorite roll was the UFO which had mango in it. And of course, no sushi is complete without Orion beer from Okinawa. So grateful that Sapa carries this forgotten and overlooked brew! Bryson was a very talented, capable and personable server. He's a keeper! Cannot wait to try the outdoor courtyard area the best time!
(5)Nisha B.
So much wrong with this place- where do I begin?! The entrance was really very dark and sketchy. The food is average at most. Presentation is great but rolls are caloric and lacking in flavor. Also everything had too much mayo, sauces and other stuff. Not a fan.
(2)Kayleigh B.
I ate here for dinner last night and was so impressed. My friend and I arrived at 845pm on a Friday night with no reservation and ended up waiting 30min for a table. We were starving by the end of the wait, but the food was worth it. Our server Omar was awesome. My friend and I both like spicy rolls, and he made some really thoughtful recommendations and also told us about some spicy rolls that they make that aren't on the menu. We ended up ordering 5 rolls to share. All of them came to the table quickly and tasted really fresh and good. Several were Omar's recommendations and the jalapeño/cilantro/lime mix in the Lucky Seven (I think it was called that?) was something I'll definitely go back to get again. Also, for the quality of the food, the rolls were very reasonably priced. Many of the rolls are $7-9, which is perfect when you show up starving and want some of everything!
(5)Micah T.
Average sushi spots abound in SLC, this one is definitely way above average. The hidden-garden ambiance alone would earn two stars, and this place has good sushi to boot. I will say, the rolls are hit or miss: some rolls(sunset) are amazing, others (spider) are pedestrian at best. The service is good, the setting is amazing and the rolls are way above average, and priced lower than spits who don't measure up on quality. This spot has warmed its way into my sushi rotation.
(4)James P.
This time I just went for Sushi. I had the Red Dragon (no Krab, extra Tuna) (Great), Kiss of Death (Great), Spicy Yellowtail (Nice kick at the end!) (Great). Nice group of spicy rolls!
(5)Tania S.
What can I say about Sapa? For one it's right on State Street. Great location, plenty of parking on the north side of the adjacent Sears. It's a great date spot, friend spot... all that shit. So to the basics: the selection is fantastic, a simple, clean cut menu... You'll know what to expect everytime you visit. Branching out of your usual shrimp crunchy roll (don't be scared) may be the most rewarding part about going to Sapa. From the Curry Puff Chicken to the Vermicelli Noodles to the Mussell Shooters (some of the best in the Valley), Sapa hits the spot. Over the years, I've tried a variety of things and I haven't left displeased a single time. By in large, the sushi is exquisite. The presentation is great! It's fresh and tasty! How they can nail that sushi beit in a landlocked state, I will never understand. My favorites? The Dragonballs, the Red Dragon, and anything that has garlic. Moreover, it fits any budget. You wanna ball it up and impress your friends with a table full of rolls? Chances are it won't hurt the funds. Want to take your lady (or yo man) out and have a casual, yet intimate dinner? Sapa is it.
(5)Sandra R.
Coming from Vegas, Land of the Sushi restaurants, my expectations were pretty high up there. Although I did enjoy eating the different rolls that we had ordered, nothing was mind blowing. This place was really close by our hotel so we decided to walk there. Upon arriving there was a bunch of people outside waiting. There was a 35 minute wait. When we were finally seated we noticed so many tables open and available. What the heck! That was really odd! They had an outside seating area that was pretty darn cool. I was pretty jealous we were seated inside. It looked pretty Zen out there. Large parties had their own room outside. It was kind of like a garden. Beautiful. The fish wasn't really fresh at all. The service was super slow. My water didn't get refilled the entire time but good thing I had my Mojito in hand so I didn't bother asking for a water refill. Our server was pretty nice but I think she was just pretty busy. The Volcano Roll is by far the best presentation that I have ever seen. It came out on fire! Literally! The Kiss of death roll had a good kick to it. Lots of heat, just the way I like it. UFO roll was pretty good as well. Like I said before, the fish wasn't as fresh as I would of hoped. None the less, I left with a full belly!
(2)Daniel C.
Sapa is fantastic! I travel to SLC once or twice a year, and it's the only restaurant I HAVE to make a return to every trip. Cutting right to the chase: Massaman Beef dish. It's life-changing. It will make you fly to SLC. You may dream about it. One time, I tried something that wasn't the massaman beef dish, and that was a bad idea. Not because it was bad, but because the beef dish is just kind of the best thing I've ever tasted. It has this weird brown-ish rice that I love, and a banana. It's scary good. Don't ever go to Sapa and not get that dish. Unless you're not a beef eater - then try their sushi, it's also awesome!
(5)Ariane A.
I got the massaman beef because I don't like sushi and I regret it because I tried my roomies sushi rolls and they were actually delicious and fresh tasting Not rancid, old tasting seafood tasting like most everywhere. We started with the curry chicken puffs - they were hot creamy curry goodness. The spicy green jalapeño sauce they come with I could eat a whole bowl of. Then out can't the rolls. Lucky 7 - fresh, citrusy, refreshing and spicy. Not fishy at all. Dragon balls - more like amazeballs. Low rider - crunchy, fresh, bright, a lil creamy and spicy. Volcano - literally on fire, savory, sweet, crab is nice and light finish. Snow White - was still good but the least favorite. It was more like a philly roll. My roommates tried the baked mussels trying to be adventurous and it was the best thing they had of the night. So much flavor. Fresh sex in the mouth. Lol. I went in super skeptical and have to say this is the best sushi I'VE EVER HAD. SO YUM! I would highly recommend this place. Then again I don't want it to be over crowded. Stay away. :p
(5)Cheryl P.
The Massaman Beef was wonderful! Lovely, tender beef in a mild curry. The green beans with it are probably my favorite part of the meal! My husband had the Happy Valley Lamb. The presentation is beautiful. The lamb was delicious. It did not taste like lamb. For an appetizer, we tried the Curry Chicken Puff (not much filling; nothing exciting) and the Pork Dumpling (that was pretty good). We decided to try a sushi roll and went with the Dragon Balls. Excellent choice! For dessert, we tried the Fried Bananas. Nicely done. Decor is gorgeous and our server, Terrence, was
(4)Keith W.
Great food and service. Hard to find good sushi in Utah that you dare eat. I will definitely be going back and recommend to friends and co-workers.
(4)Monica V.
I'm a huge fan of Sapa. Parking can be a little scarce at times, but the walk is worth it! I always have a great experience no matter how busy it is. The servers are so attentive, and offer great suggestions if you ask. I love that there is something for everyone here. Their menu is pretty eclectic. They feature some really awesome rolls ranging from $5-10/each. My favorite right now is the Lowrider, which isn't listed on the menu. Not in the mood for sushi? Well, they also have a nice selection of grilled meats and delicious entrees that you can get. I'm a huge fan of the massaman curry and the drunken noodles. If you're a drinker, they have a full bar and some signature cocktails to help get your evening started. I'm in love with the lychee martini! So what more can I rave about now... Oh yeah! With summer pretty much upon us, dining on their beautiful patio is a must. There is no other restaurant in Salt Lake City that can come close to the decor that's presented there!
(5)Tracy L.
We love this place. Both times I ordered the crunchy shrimp roll and the boneless spare rib appetizer. Patio dining was relaxing this evening and food heavenly!
(5)Tyson B.
Get a white empress and the black mountain. Black mountain isn't on the menu, but it is incredible. You won't regret it.
(5)Matthew L.
Saba is a perfect blend of the most relaxing environment and the greatest food around. I ordered the imperial roll and shared the spare ribs with my wife. They were both so good! We sat outside on the patio just as the sun set, it could not have been any better! This is place is heavenly delicious!!
(5)Lexxie B.
Favorite sushi spur, hands down, in SLC. Love souring at the sushi bar and chatting with the sushi makers. We are super cute by the way. .. they always remember my face and ask where I've been. Obviously, I need to frequent more!
(5)Amanda H.
We flippin love this place. When in salt lake and in need of that sushi fix, this is our place. We started going many years ago when we went there on a date for valentines day ( I'd guess about 6 years ago) and have never gone and not liked our visit. I adore the decor ! I love when a place doesn't forget that atmosphere is just as important as the food. When I dine I want to feel happy and relaxed and taken care of. This places checks all those boxes. I can't pinpoint one thing over another honestly . We usually get about 4 rolls and share and have never not liked one. We had friends from Singapore visit and took them there and they enjoyed it as well.
(5)Taylor C.
Finally found my go to place in SLC! I recently moved here from CT and have tried a few other sushi places in the area and really wasn't impressed. Saps on the other hand was fantastic! The ambience is great and their outdoor seating section is magical. The sushi is super fresh and the variety of rolls is impressive. I highly recommend.
(5)Lee B.
Excellent sushi and a great urban feel in the SLC. The Calamari is the best I have had in Utah and the service is really good. If you are looking for a fun spot to drink, hang out and eat, Sapa will not disappoint.
(5)Chris Y.
The place was pretty good. Not the best sushi we have tried, but still very good. The dumplings were average at best. The staff was super friendly. We will be back, next time without the dumplings
(4)Greg R.
I've driven past here many times and never given it a second thought since the exterior is rather unimpressive. A friend found it on Yelp so we ate our late lunch here. It was a blustery day in SLC, so the tea house area was not available. We sat inside where the ambiance was generally pleasant albeit a little noisy. Our waitress, Amoiri made the lunch a great experience. She was respectful and attentive without being pushy. She recommended great drink pairings, and made some excellent selections for us. The sashimi selection was fresh and the Black Mountain roll was imaginative and spicy without being overwhelming (They seem to have a fascination with Aioli, since it accompanied every single roll that we ordered). Yes, you'll certainly find better Sushi in Vegas, Seattle, or Portland, but this is definitely one of the better Sushi joints in Utah.
(4)Holly E.
Awesome sushi! I have had a lot of sushi and this is definitely top in taste and creativity! Definitely order the kiss of death mmmmm
(5)Mylan D.
Let's start with food: I really like this place compared to Takashi on market street in Salt Lake City. I didn't try any of the rolls since they all taste the same from one place to another. I ordered the firecracker calamari and it is THE BEST calamari I have ever had....and I'm from CA! Haha. There's a nice crunch to every little bite you get. Huge portion for an appetizer too! I could've smashed the whole thing myself, but I shared the wealth with others...only so I can save room for my sashimi! I ordered the small sashimi plate which offered 3 different types of fish you can choose from. I ordered the Tina, albacore and salmon. Obviously, I live in Utah now, so the salmon tasted a little icy from the freezer, but it's still better than Takashi. When I ordered the sashimi plate at Takashi, it smelled like old fish. I lost my appetite. So if you're looking for great calamari and somewhat fresh sashimi, come here. Atmosphere: everyone was pretty dressy for a Wednesday night. Lots of women in heels and men in suits. Reminds me of happy hour back home. We sat outside so there was lighting and nice outdoor seating. Great for large groups. We had a going away party of 15 people and the servers were great. Servers: they kept our cups full and ensured we were happy with everything. They checked on us regularly but not too much to where it's annoying or too less to ask another server for help. I would definitely come back again. Maybe I'll try a roll.....or not
(5)Andrew V.
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. A really cool atmosphere, and the staff is always very friendly and quick. A great place for dinner and a drink before heading out on the weekend.
(5)Gerd B.
Sushi: good, we had Makis, Sashimis, Rolls, Fried Rolls. The rice was not prepared with vinegar which made it almost tasteless Price: ok Staff: very unprofessionell. Mixed up orders, brought wrong food, forgot to bring ginger and wasabi. For our little one she did not bring a spoon or a fork (Which one year old can eat with chop sticks?) From time to time she realized that being nice brings tip but after it she behaved as before. Other waitresses seemed to be pay more attention. Location: ok, entrance is very small and the cue blocked it so we could not leave easily. Resume: ok for dinner with friends but they are not prepared to serve families. They have just one children meal (chicken and rice) on the menue (Smaller portions were not possible)
(2)Eileen C.
Reasonably priced, nice variety. Entrees and rolls both good. Our favorite rolls include the Imperial, Maui Wowie, and the Green Giant. Ask the server about off menu items-- we got them all and all were good. More favorites- Snow White, Volcano, Wok and Roll.
(4)Sean D.
Food was great! Chris the sushi chef was helpful in choosing the right food. He also offered ponzu sauce. Most Japanese restaurants do not have this and it was a treat to have it. The place was busy on the weekend so allow for a wait time.
(5)Jason A.
Wow, I was really impressed with this place. From the outside I was a bit hesitant, but the inside is extremely nice. Our service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I think I found my new sushi spot!
(5)Sheena D.
SaPa was a unique restaurant with lots of fun details. We sat outside and it was nice. The weather was perfect so that helped. There were little "huts" around the outside dining area that could be used for larger groups. They probably sat 15(ish). We ate straight from the sushi menu. All was good especially the off the menu roll. One call out is there were onions on lots of rolls. Not something I have noticed on other sushi restaurants menus. Overall though it was good. I would go back.
(4)Sil G.
Food was average service was horrible. I wish I had seen the roach in the bento box before coming to diner here. Eeeekkk!!!! Our sushi rolls were served without ginger or wasabi. How do u forget that ! The water glasses were dirty. They didn't have chilled glasses for beer and asked us to drink out of the bottle. Dragon balls were good, everything else was mediocre.
(2)Melyssa B.
I love love love Sapa. Been coming here for a few years now. Started a Valentines tradition and have been coming back since. I absolutely love the atmosphere. The design of the place is so neat. Every waitress or waiter that we have had has been AMAZING except for one that completely screwed things up and forgot my food... but Sapa came through and completely rectified the situation and I left satisfied. Also satisfied that he does not work there anymore! I love the Yakisoba with chicken. It's so good. The noodles are always cooked perfectly! I recently tried the Garlic Noodles with Shrimp!!! ohhhh baby it was so yummy! One of my new favorites. I cannot personally comment on the sushi because I don't eat sushi. However everyone that I have came here with does and they have loved it. I have never heard one negative thing about it so it must be pretty good. If you are looking at getting a appetizer you HAVE to try the firecracker calamari. Best Calamari I have ever had! If you are looking for a fun place to go you need to come here! It's so fun, so good and I can say that I will continue to come back!
(5)Jeff T.
I recently had a meal at Sapa. The diet coke mix was average and my glass was kept full most of the time. I enjoyed my cucumber salad. I ordered the Red Dragon and Black Dragon and enjoyed both. I also ordered the Blazing Jazz and that one was horrible.
(3)Lisa N.
Great environment and very comfortable restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly, even though it was very busy! She was very great and fun - she also was the bartender so really impressed with how she multi tasked during service. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken (although sauce on the side) and it was cooked amazingly! I also had the black rice and it was very great. Most will find it "too healthy" or "bland", but it was well cooked and had great texture! The table ordered edamame (perfectly cooked), jalapeño fire balls (amazing and not too spicy!!) and chicken curry dumplings! The sushi the others ordered looked really fantastic as well. Also make sure to ask for mochi at the end of your meal :) not on the menu!
(5)Karmeen K.
We got a reservation yesterday for 8.30 pm after requesting to talk w the manager, who made me feel he was doing me the biggest favor , after the rude person answering the phone told me there were no tables available 7 of us arrived at 8.25pm the 8th fell ill. They made us wait until 9pm , and after requesting the status of our table 3 times to 3 different hostesses and received 3 different versions of the table status none matched At 9 pm I mentioned it to a manager , she gave me a 4th version, when I expressed my concern about the lack of courtesy and customer service she was ready to seat us in a minute! We had it and left In calling the manager Chad re the situation he basically said he had warned me this would be the case but I had insisted on the reservation and he was too busy to discuss it We r foodies have eaten in the best places all over the world and have never had such an unpleasant discourteous experience. Do they not realize without customers there is no business , definitely need charm school Kay
(1)Ron B.
I was in town on business a few weeks ago and asked colleagues as well as the concierge where the best sushi is, and three of the five (yes, I asked that many times because I am fussy when it comes to food) people mentioned Sapa as a great choice, and it was. I went there for lunch, and while the waitress was really beautiful, that does not affect my rating. The food was simply very good. I had multiple rolls of sushi (yes, I am a big eater, I think I paid about $45 + tip for just myself) and all of them were delicious. I travel a lot and always make sure to find the best sushi, and this place is close to the top (it's hard to compete with sushi in Japan and Vancouver for example). Go there and you won't regret it.
(5)Victoria R.
Saturday night I went with a group of 5 people to Sapa for the second time (the first time we got takeout) and again the food and service was outstanding. We took advantage of the call ahead seating which cut out wait time down quite a bit and had a few drinks at the bar while we waited. All the drinks were great and the bartender was knowledgable and super friendly. When we got seated, our server promptly came to great us. I believe her name was Amory (sp?) and she was so friendly and hilarious, it made the experience that much better. The food was again so delicious. The sushi rolls a come with delicious sauces but if you ask for a sampling of all the sauces, it is well worth it. I would recommend Sapa to anyone. The food is both delicious as well as not too pricey as some sushi places can be and the service really just adds to the whole experience!
(5)King K.
Visiting SLC on business and did not think I was going to find any good Asian restaurants here. After being bored in the hotel, I started reading reviews and found this place. Good rolls! I had the Wok and Roll and Volcano roll. My volcano roll's plate was on fire so that provided me with entertainment for the night. I'm easily amused. Great ambience and friendly staff. Thommy with the H. Good job, guy.
(5)Hilary J.
Sapa is easily my favorite place to get sushi and sake. Their rolls are always delicious and very reasonably priced. On my most recent visit to Sapa, the whole staff was incredible. We were there for a birthday and had a larger party. We tried to call ahead, but at the time, they weren't taking call aheads. It was a Saturday night and we knew we'd have to wait a bit. We asked if there was anything they could try to do to get us in. It was a really nice night and they ended up setting up some tables for our party out on the patio. It was like a private dining experience. They took great care of us, we ordered quite a few rolls and drinks and they came out to check on us quite regularly. Thank you for being so accommodating for our party. We will be be back!
(5)Katarzyna B.
Price reasonable, great service, amazing food. We ate there 3 consecutive days while spending few days in SLC.
(5)Rhi M.
Great sushi, great patio. I really liked the attention to details they put into their sushi.
(5)Kori P.
Luscious lover is our favorite. We had a fruit cocktail for dessert last night that was to die for. Chase is our favorite server by far, but you can't go wrong here. Food, ambiance, location, staff... everything is perfect! We do miss Drew though :-(
(5)Darren B.
There is some pretty decent sushi in Salt Lake City. This place doesn't disappoint. One of the top ten best rolls I've ever had was the Sunset Roll. We ordered one for dessert. I used to enjoy Mikado on 2nd south but now as the Naked Fish it's pretty 3 star. I'd rather walk a few blocks or a mile or so for a Sunset.
(4)Trent C.
Coming from Southern CA, I was unsure of how well SLC sushi would taste. Well, Sapa does sushi right. I love coming for AYCE sushi Tues-Thurs from 5pm-6:30pm. Even if you come during non-AYCE hours, it's an excellent price for the quality.
(5)Chris K.
Love this place! Great for lunch and dinner. Really dig the Pho for lunch and the sushi for dinner. Also their asian noodle dishes are amazing. The atmosphere is cool...modern asian feel.
(4)Doug C.
Tried the all you can eat sushi for dinner. Served till 7. $21.95 for all appetizers, soup and salad, and rolls. Excludes sashimi and nigiri. Even includes sapa rolls. Overall meh. Decent price for AYCE but still, quality was so so. Everything has fake crab in it or is too sweet. This is definitely not for sushi purists. I left wanting a big piece of tuna or eel. The mussel shooters were the best thing I had there. I like my sushi/dinner in general to be salty. Not sweet. I understand the Asian fusion sentiment but it just isn't for me. Service was good, waitress was nice and prompt. One bad thing, our miso soup came out lukewarm at best. Sent it back and it came out a whee bit warmer. We tried the poke salad, squid salad and house salad. Not worth it. They barely give you any poke. Tuna tartare was alright, but again barely any tuna. Overall this place is definitely not worth paying full price for each item. Rice to fish ratio was way off, too much rice. I don't think I'll visit again anytime soon.
(2)Patrick T.
Reasonably priced excellent sushi bar! The rolls were fresh, perfectly sized, delicious and our waitress Taylyn was truly attentive. Excellent!
(5)Keyan P.
How did I not hear about this place until recently?! GREAT food, GREAT atmosphere (perfect place to take your out-of-town friends or have a date night), and GREAT service! I had: 1) baked mussels (cooked to perfection, topped with so many goodies and had a spicy kick) 2) garlic albacore roll (I love garlic and the combo of sweet fried garlic with albacore was heavenly) and 3) philly roll (pretty basic like most places but how fancy can you make it really?)
(5)Sara W.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I've never had a complaint about the food - sometimes the service could be better.. but overall, I've had dinner here many times and will continue to go back because it's delicious!
(4)Joyce I.
2 stars because the outdoor dining area is cool. Sushi is average/ not a big selection and the service is horrible! Everything took forever...!! Had to ask for multiple items multiple times and even then, we didn't get everything. What a waste. Naked Fish much much much better!
(2)Arti T.
Really great sushi. Calamari was delicious.We had a few sushi rolls, and some beef drunken noodles. The maui wowi, dragon balls, and Snow White were my favorites for the night. I will be back to try some more. It was super packed on a Friday night. Get there before 6 or the line is out the door.
(4)Maxfield W.
Amazing atmosphere. Beautiful decorum. The front entry way is super small and is awkward because everyone is listening to your conversation. The rolls were all divine. The spicy tuna is super boring. Zzzzzzzzz. Service was good but all the rolls were served on individual plates which took up the whole damn table. Get it together *slap* snap out of it!
(3)Deepika S.
I LOVE this place! They have some of the best sushi I've ever tried, and very friendly staff. It's a nice place, the outside area is really nice especially during the summer time. If your craving sushi, this is the best place to go to in Utah! I'd recommend Baja Cali, albacore garlic, and Blazzing Jazz. Their fried Vegas rolls and Dragon Balls are amazing as well.
(5)Jasmin A.
The service is amazing! I go pretty much every Friday, personally i love each and every employee but 2. Other than that they are very friendly, and watching them make the rolls is actually pretty amazing as well! I definitely recommend going here, it's honestly worth it!
(5)John B.
I went in to pick up a to-go bento box for lunch today and partway through discovered, much to my horror, a fully intact cockroach cooked in with the rice. When I came back in to report it to the manager he offered a curt apology and said, "yeah, a lot of cockroaches have been coming over from the place next door since they're trying to fumigate it." Said he'd cancel my credit card charge for the bento box. That's it. I've been coming here for years and have loved it, but sadly won't be coming back. Don't eat here. The manager's total nonchalance about the COCKROACH COOKED IN MY FOOD (which I showed him a photo of) was really telling.
(1)Kevin D.
Wonderful restaurant loved the atmosphere went on a busy Saturday night and it was still quiet and we could talk just fine. Loved the sunset roll best I've ever had. If you are going on a Friday or Saturday make sure to get a reservation.
(4)Rohit S.
Their lunch specials are "Bomb". I tried shrimp fried sushi, crab fried sushi, Chicken pho and beef box. Everything delicious and service was incredible.
(5)Travis O.
I love this place. I have never been disappointed with any of their sushi rolls. The Volcano roll is terrific. This restaurant is very affordable eith a great atmosphere. I especially love their patio dining. You must try.
(5)Supersweet B.
First visit to Sapa. Terrence was my waiter and he was very friendly. Ordered miso soup, Crunchy Shrimp roll and a Spicy Dragon roll. All were equally delicious. Nice atmosphere with blown glass lighting fixtures. Didn't care for the TV set being on airing an evening soap opera though. Two rolls had me full.
(4)Mitsuyo F.
Terrible experience here. Was seated on the patio during happy hour for 45 minutes, then was told happy hour was over by the time the waitress took our order. After needing to look over the regular menu, the waitress never came back. I called to let the manager know, he couldn't have cared less. I've been before, the sushi is pretty good, but can good just as good with better service elsewhere.
(1)Marklar L.
Hipster vibe.... I guess that's SLC sushi. I wasn't overly impressed with the sushi flavors. I don't care to elaborate.
(3)Michael M.
The service was very slow, orders were forgotten, they gave us the wrong check, drinks were not very good, food was great!
(3)Kimberly B.
We came for happy hour from 5-6:30 on a Monday, not knowing what it included. Happy hour is all you can eat sushi, appetizers, etc. for $23.95/person. That was a little too expensive for our tastes so we ended up getting as many rolls as we could eat (5 between the 2 of us) for about $35. I felt like "happy hour" should have been a little bit of a better deal. That aside, I thought the sushi was good and the pieces were mostly large. The decorations were beautiful, but I came for the sushi. The verdict: Eh. We will probably try out a different place next time.
(3)Angela M.
I've eaten here for about 3 yrs, I learned about it 3 yrs ago and I've been going back ever since. This place is just extremely beautiful, the food is amazing and the servers are great. The sushi here is to die for I've never had an okay sushi roll or a bad one. My favorites are imperial, Godzilla and the Vegas roll. If you're 21 you should order the Thai ice tea with vodka, I've only been to two other places that make Thai ice tea this good. The service has never been bad. I've always have been seated immediately and have had my food come in at a reasonable time. If you're not a sushi fan they have an amazing dish called masseman beef. It's plated beautiful and tastes even better.
(5)H. W.
Sushi are good value, but agedashi tofu is just not good enough to worth five bucks. East Brooklyn, Baja California, pagoda, sunset roll are good.
(3)Tej D.
Love this place!!!! I've been here at least a dozen times, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is authentic and modern. The prices are the most reasonable in Salt Lake City. Be sure to ask for the "low rider", it's not on the menu, but tastes great.
(5)Amanda M.
What a great place to hangout outside on a Saturday evening and eat some sushi! Great drink menu, I had the Spiked thai tea and it was tasty! To be honest, the sushi was good not great. My volcano roll was falling apart, but it looked cool (comes out on fire!). Husband got the caterpillar and was bummed the eel wasn't on top like he usually likes on a caterpillar roll. It also seemed appropriately priced which was nice.
(4)Gypsy F.
The sushi is FANTASTIC. I had a Vegas roll and a Garlic roll(not sure of the exact name). The decor is vibrant and modern, and so is the music. The service was very fast.
(5)lhaksam c.
I had a lunch with my Friends and we had four us together. It took forever to get our food. All of us ordered the lunch special the bento box. The salad dressing is so good. Overall the bento box deal is a killer deal. You get salad, 4 California rolls, pastry, rice and main dish.
(3)Victor B.
My friend and I, from California, visited Sapa for the first time and we were so impressed by the food, ambiance and service! From the moment we walked in, Anne, the host was very pleasant! Jimmy, our server, was amazing! He was super attentive and made us feel welcome! Annie, another server was also super nice! The food, sake, and drinks were delicious! We had the Samurai Roll, Dragon roll, Vegas roll, baked muscles, calimary, purple haze sake, a pomegranite martiny, and a raspberry lemon drop made us moan in ecstasy with every bite and drink! Thanks for a memorable experience Saps! We will definitleu be back next time were in town!
(5)Marissa C.
Love this place. For visitors and friends I always recommend as my favorite sushi place. We always sit at the bar (practically a free show). The owner runs a tight ship! The garlic albacore is near mind blowing. To use soy or wasabi is blasphemy. Wonderful atmosphere as well. Back on the owner - she's currently operating (I think) six completely different restaurants in the Valley and her family has had somewhere in the ball park of twenty restaurants. The Tribune just did an article on her winning the top female business owner of the year. Her motto is something like you have to fail to learn. Point in getting at - she knows what she's doing & always has the appropriately freshest fish.
(5)Karsten B.
Haven't tried much of their menu, having been there once, but the sushi rolls were great. Go there for lunch- their prices are fantastic.
(5)RD P.
Great vibe at this place, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Sushi is extremely good and very affordable. Tried out the Maui Wowi, Dragon Balls, Crunchy Shrimp, and a number of other rolls. All were extremely good, service was also pretty darn good. Only thing that could have been better was the organization around getting the wait time down and seating process.
(4)Daphne S.
This place is awesome! From the food to the atmosphere and customer service, everything just flowed perfectly. Celebrated my brothers birthday here today and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended if you want quality sushi for a reasonable price!
(5)Brandon D.
Great food. Massaman Beef is outstanding.
(5)Daniel F.
We loved this place! We went with a big group a tried a lot of different dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but overall we got large portions of delicious, reasonably priced food in a fun location. We were satisfied with the experience. Four stars because a few dishes missed the mark and the service was sometimes inattentive. Appetizers: Pork gyoza - tasty! Chicken curry puffs - these were okay. The pastry was a little dry and I didn't love the dipping sauce. Jalapeño bomb - I wasn't a fan of this dish. The jalapeño was basically raw and the tempura batter flaked off. Very messy and greasy. Not good. Entrees: Chicken vermicelli - Delicious! One of my favorites. Vermicelli noodles in a smooth and flavorful yellow curry sauce with chicken, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, and other good things. Tuna nigiri - tasty sushi bite. The fish was mild, fresh, and melts in your mouth. Hamachi nigiri - decent but not as good as the tuna. The fish was a little stringy and chewy. Massaman curry - flavorful, complex beef curry dish. It has bananas in it! Very interesting and good. Imperial roll - pretty standard sushi roll. Not bad. Nice presentation! Garlic noodles - bland and flavorless. Teriyaki beef - perfectly cooked and delicious meat. Generous portion of rice. Too many green beans, but I can think of worse culinary sins. Teriyaki chicken - not as good as the beef. The best part was walking around the cool Japanese temples afterwards. We sat outside on the patio And they have amazing intricate woodcarving and it was above and beyond standard restaurant decor.
(4)John P.
This place is great! Good atmosphere, quick service and fantastic food. Don't miss this if you're in town.
(4)Peter F.
Best sushi AYCE in the city. They offer a variety of appetizers with their All You Can Eat sushi option (5-6:30 on weekdays i think) like Calamari, curry puffs, Gi cun (summer rolls) etc (the MOST out of any other AYCE sushi places in the city). They don't have nigiri on their AYCE option but the roll selection is pretty damn good. Cool interior and attentive staff. Love it!
(4)Jeff S.
Amazing rolls and sashimi! Very reasonably priced and very good service. Highly recommend the Wok and Roll roll! Super good.
(5)Jake G.
Went with a group of kids and adults. Table of 18 down the center of the dining room. Some ordered entrees most of us ordered sushi. All of it was fantastic, because of that I tried so many things. From the filet mignon to the terriyaki chicken. Sushi wasn't as good as it has been in the past but I was surprised at how delightful their other entrees were. Service was great, a little backed up as might be expected. So glad they were able to accommodate a large reservation! Great atmosphere and always fabulous.
(5)Oscar O.
I don't eat fish so this review is for the grill aspect of Sapa. It was very mediocre. The food was a bland, but the atmosphere is nice. I had some teriaky chicken, it was not worth a trip back, but not terrible.
(3)Beki W.
Full disclosure: this place is never going to live up to sushi or seafood found in somewhere like Seattle or Portland. Landlocked Utah is not my first place to get a delicious bass -- er, seafood. That being said, Sapa is excellent, and my favorite sushi place in the state. It's pretty sad how often I come here. I have a friend that comes just as often, though, so I don't feel alone on this geekery. I really enjoy the firecracker calamari, and pretty much all the rolls are really good. Spicy rolls definitely have a kick to them, the wait staff and chefs will definitely take into consideration alteration requests (helpful for those with food allergies) and none of the rolls are doused in sauce (one of the more annoying things about several sushi places.) I don't really enjoyed the baked mussels all that much, but that's because they're quite saucy, and I got spoiled eating fresh mussels. The indoor seating is a little crowded unless you get a big booth, but the outdoor seating is so relaxing and nice. Big groups will get the option to go into the tea houses, but just sitting out there near the fountain is great. PLEASE NOTE: Sapa now has their liquor license and with the ordinances in SLC, one person in every party needs to be 21 or older.
(5)Ivan S.
I love the Imperial roll and the Dragon Balls! They have a well balanced menu and some great Thai curry entrees. I've eaten here numerous times and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. For a downtown spot they are typically easy to get into, even on a busy night. For Sushi and Thai cuisine, this is a serious win!!
(5)Tim K.
One of the best sushi places in salt lake! Been here multiple times and I've never been disappointed. Sushi is always fresh and our server has never lead us astray with suggested rolls.
(5)Erica D.
Best sushi and noodles (but not pho!) in SLC. Diamond at the bar deserves a shout out - she gave us some of the best service I ever had, period, and she's a bartender - not a waitress. We came on a busy Friday night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We took a seat at the bar for about 30 minutes, and when I checked back in with the hostesses to see how much longer they said another hour... It was very confusing and off putting but Diamond overheard and encouraged us to stay at the bar and asked to take care of our dinner service immediately. It was our treat! She gave us some honest recommendations, was quick and present, and had a great attitude. The food is delicious and stylish. I suggest the massaman (I have no idea how to spell it) noodles with beef. Normally I skip beef dishes but their beef is so tender and tasty, it's a must. The atmosphere is pretty chic but not too fancy. Sapa is a great stop to begin a fun evening out on the town, just be prepared for a wait as they do not take reservations.
(5)April B.
We try to go about every 2 weeks.....amazing food ever time especially for the price
(5)Matt B.
Sashimi plate was very good and fresh. 2 stars are for how the manager handled an issue. I told my server I was on a health cleanse and could not injest fried food. She then let me order a roll with tempura flakes sprinkled on top. After eating three pieces I realized this and asked her about it. She said it was indeed tempura. The manager said she would take it off my bill if I didn't eat anymore. I was able to pick off the flecks of tempura off the remaining 5 pieces and I was within my two hour window for a flight I had to catch so I needed to eat food so I elected to eat it since I already injested the fried food. The manager said if I finished it I would have to pay for it. Which I did. Just a shame that the first fried food I ate in 27 days was because of their negligence......and charging me for the $11 roll was necessary in their eyes. For $11 they lost a customer. Won't be back. Sorry I cheated on you Takashi.
(1)Naren S.
Excellent sushi, and I loved the decor. My friend recommends the Pagoda for vegetarians. And don't forget to try the Purple Haze sake.
(5)Linda K.
Other than sushi, I cannot rate the rest of the menu since that is all I have had here. I will agree with most reviews that the sushi rolls are inexpensive; however, you get what you pay for. The sushi here is pretty blah and the rolls are almost all too similar to each other. They are also pretty small in my opinion. In the end, my husband and I ended up paying just as much as we would have for better sushi at Takashi or Naked Fish since we had to get more Sapa rolls to fill up. The service is definitely good and friendly. Absolutely no complaints there. The ambience is fairly decent and the place is pretty busy. The outside patio is awesome and is a great place to dine in the warmer months. With the service and ambience, it is a shame that the sushi isn't up to par. The food is what would keep me coming...
(2)Miriam P.
I love the food but I hate the service. Each time I eat here, I hope my experience with the service will be different, but at least as consistent as they are with great food, I shouldn't think they'd be any different in the poor reputation of their service. The 4-stars is for the fresh, unique and tasty rolls and the price is nothing to complain about. Very reasonable for what you get and makes dealing with the attitude and lack of efficiency that comes with their service worth tolerating. I will continue to eat here, assuming my patience with the bad service doesn't wear out.
(4)Steven P.
Dang, Sapa... We were sat promptly but waited 15 minutes at our table before leaving because no one greeted us, or told us they'd be right with us, or took any drink orders.. it was like we weren't even there. We had just got done hiking and craved some sushi and while we felt a little underdressed, we still hoped to be acknowledged by the waitstaff at the very least?
(1)Amanda S.
The place has a really nice decoration and the outside tables are great during the summer. The sushi is really good, fresh and affordable. The best prices in Salt Lake for sure.
(4)Jennifer W.
I'm really disappointed that my first experience of Sapa was a really bad one, considering a lot of reviews of how good the sushi is. I absolutely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ordering sushi take out from this business. I placed a take out order on a Friday night, which granted is busy for them. I was told it would take 45 minutes to an hour for our order to be ready. Even with extremely busy sushi restaurants I've never experienced this long a wait, but had the time so I placed the order. I arrived at Sapa's a few minutes over an hour later and found the waiting room swamped-- true to their word it was really busy. When we arrived they asked what we were there for and when we told them take out, we were left to stand there for another 10 minutes until the server who is apparently in charge of processing take out orders materialized. When he did it took him two or three minutes to address us, and then it took another few minutes of shuffling through piles of (unpaid) order receipts to find our take out order. He grabbed the receipt and disappeared for another five minutes. In the meantime both hostesses commented on how incredibly insane Friday nights always are. In the meantime nothing was said about our order, so I finally had to ask if the rolls were even made, considering we ordered them over an hour and 15 minutes ago. The hostess (who was very nice) said she thought they probably were. The take out waiter showed up another five minutes later with our order and we finally paid. Even if the sushi was brilliant (the rolls we got were pretty mediocre, and in particular the tuna on top of the Red Dragon roll looked pretty manhandeld), it wouldn't excuse an hour long wait time for take out and an additional TWENTY MINUTE WAIT in the waiting area with very little communication about the status of our order. It's hard to believe that even at the busiest of sushi places, three very simple rolls and an order of edamame would take an hour and twenty minutes to get to us, and though the service was very nice and well-intentioned, it was ultimately a terrible experience. I can't comment as to what dining in is like, but would strongly recommend taking your ordering out business elsewhere.
(1)Oliver H.
I love this place. The food is great and the presentation is fantastic. The workers are all really nice and I've never had a bad experience there. I've been to practically every sushi place in Utah and I've got to say this place is the best due to the great prices and the quality. I honestly think they could charge more but I hope they don't. I can't wait for the next time I go.
(5)Joram J.
Incredible sushi at a great price. It is the best sushi I've had in SLC, great atmosphere and very helpful /friendly staff. I recommend the Volcano Roll for sure!!
(5)LT L.
Massaman [banana] beef, their most popular dish, tastes sweet and comes with half a banana. Not my fav. Also, they accidentally brought the sushi out on a plate hot from the dishwasher. Oops. Gross. Waiter was nice.
(2)Chez G.
LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!! Love the ambiance! And Chase is my favorite server in the world!!
(5)D. W.
In a very clinical sense, this place should not be rated anywhere near this by me as on the surface, they hit several of the sourest notes with me. I was served jasmine tea (read my other reviews for my thoughts on that), though it was one of the better versions of that, they were unreasonably slow (granted I did come in towards when they were closing for the afternoon, but I also asked if they were ok with that and they did seat me) and the sushi rolls on the menu are definitely of a similar fusion variety as Fat Fish, as I think Monica has noted elsewhere and they even use the same oversized serving trays. When I got my sushi, the first roll I got had a couple pieces that broke apart, something I generally deplore overall in sushi places. From that poor start, though, it was undeniable that the food was fantastic. The first roll I had, the Chili Duo, was excellent and it was falling apart mostly due to an execution error in the kitchen of whoever made the roll trying to stuff too much inside the seaweed skin. The second two rolls had no such issue. I would normally interject my irritation at being served a crunchy tempura-based roll at the end, but given that the previous two rolls were spicy, but the kind of spicy that I like, namely heat with some very solid flavor, that I didn't mind so much and even if it came with krab, it was really well done still. I would happily (and will again, if I ever return) have any or all of those again, even though I had to, as is the way it goes with me and fusion rolls, delete some of the ingredients that didn't belong there from a couple of the rolls. Service, as noted, was a bit on the absent side and as mentioned, were very slow, but were dead on the money accurate, aside from not getting enough ginger and not having a waitress at hand to get more. Definitely order several things at once and hope for the best here. I would normally also mention here that being tagged $4 for a pot of tea is absurd, but it wasn't so much a negative here as a word to wise. Drink prices are not published on the menu (at least where I could find), so I'm guessing this is another of those places that really soaks it in with drinks in the hopes of making margin that way. With all of those seeming negatives, it really speaks to both the quality of the food leaving the kitchen as well as the place itself that it still was able to overcome what for me would normally be mega strikes against returning. I mostly still do and it's because this place has character, ambiance, charm and the vaunted "it factor" in spades. The outside patio is a marvel. Words sort of fail me. The outside of the building along State is junk, looking like another in a crappy line that spawned Big Deluxe and Burt's Tiki, but inside, it's truly something special, near magical, perhaps. All of the interior decor is flawless and "right", from the wall decor of paintings and tile to the blown glass light fixtures. Maybe if I would have parked in the lot along 700 S., it would have been different as to the exterior of the place, but I nearly missed the glory of the outside patio and all the little open houses that would be quite fun to dine in some time, I think... Definitely worth checking out, as this place is something special and even though I think most of the menu is goofy and wish they'd go to something a lot more traditionally-minded, it is still, for the most part, very well executed and tasty. I can't think of another place around quite like this altogether and that's saying something in this town...
(4)Amy D.
It looks weird from the outside, but inside is super modern and there's a gorgeous outdoor seating area that they also rent out for functions --it's quaint and is protected on all side from the wind. We ask to sit out there any time we can. They do an all you can eat deal for ~$24/person M-Th from 5-6:30. It includes sushi rolls, soups, salads and appetizers. This is a good option if you're starving and want to try a bunch of different things. It's eat-in only (don't be silly) and they cut it right off at 6:30. Each person at the table can order 2 items at a time. Otherwise, I'd stay away from the apps and stick to sushi. Rolls start at $5, which is cool. There's really something for everyone. You miss out on the variety at other places --you'll definitely notice the same ingredients appearing all over the menu, but it's worth it for the price. Drink menu is solid --$8 uncorking fee, which is dirt cheap. Service is solid --we've gone a handful of times and have never had any problems. Obviously service is a bit slower during peak times, but otherwise, the waitstaff is pretty good at pacing and will keep your water glass full at all times.
(4)Trissta H.
Disappointment sums this up. I had friends that said this place was good, and city weekly rated this on the top three sushi places of Utah; I said meh ,why not try it? First off, they do have decent prices. Second, their patio is pretty sweet - especially in the summer. Third, I have only tried the sushi - so this review is for sushi only. Now the complaints - sushi places rated decently shouldn't have "krab." Their rice was separated and fell off of my roll, not really fond of that. I had to ask the waiter three different times for my appetizer, and I received it along with mine and my entire parties dinner. We reserved the patio a week in advance for the backelorette party, and were seated inside as the patio was "full." Overall, I was not impressed and will not be coming back here by choice.
(2)Tony K.
Sapa should have been called sucka...showed up and asked for outside. 1 hour later they came and told us that they had an inside table or we could wait for outside in another 15 minutes which is what we where told 30 minutes earlier. The waiter was equally as bad as the service we received before getting our seats we had to ask several times for a fork and finally had to ask another waiter. Food was good but took forever and the attitude and service really sucked.
(1)Lisa M.
Sapa never fails to deliver. The vegan options are amazing! Loved the veggie rolls, and the vrggie curry was an awakening for my palate. Our waiter, Tommy, quick on refills, explaining tasty menu items, excellent service.
(5)Mike W.
Sapa? Yes please!!! I love Sapa, it's my favorite sushi place in town. My wife and I have been coming here for a couple of years now. I gave it five stars even though the services is sometimes kinda slow, and it's always cold in the dining area, plus the parking lot is really small so parking is limited when it's busy. But the food makes up for it in the end. The food is always really fresh, creatively plated and delicious. I always have intentions of trying something different but end up getting my usual. Which is the jalapeño bomb and mussel shooters to start. The jalapeño bomb is stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna , then fried. It has the perfect amount of spice. The sauce that comes with it is so good, I just wish they'd give a little more of it. The Albacore Garlic Roll is phenomenal, my absolute fav. It has some fried garlic chips on top and I'm not exactly sure what the sauce is made of but I'd guess it's like a black pepper, garlic, sweet onion sauce, it's sooo good! The Maui Wowie is my second favorite. It's topped with tuna, avocado, and macadamia nuts. The flavor combination is delicious! I would defiantly recommend trying this place, you'll get hooked too!
(5)Claudia H.
I wasn't impressed at all. This place was so sub par. For the price, you'd expect something grand, but we left disappointed and ended up ordering a pizza when we got back to the hotel. We ate outside, which was a good choice. It was gorgeous. The drinks were okay. I had a pomegranate martini, but it was filled with orange pulp. No thanks. Yuck. My husband drank it. I then ordered an alcoholic thai tea, which was pretty great. We ordered the calamari as a starter. To our surprise, it contained mostly fried onion. We sent it back. The sushi rolls weren't great. Not at all. And we ordered a ton, so I was expecting to be blown away by at least one roll. Nada. No luck. The service was okay, but our waitress went missing for large chunk of time. Im glad I don't live in SLC, because if that's how they do sushi, they are really missing out.
(2)Jacob F.
Prices are great, atmosphere is great, and of course the sushi is great. Parking sucks and is limited.
(5)Heidi A.
The most amazing delicious sushi you will find anywhere. I have eaten sushi in CA, FL, NY & CT... Sapas beats them all hands down. Every roll is amazing... Try the dragon balls. Can't wait to come here again.
(5)Rachel W.
I love Sapa! Great ambiance for a romantic dinner, or a large group, and very creative sushi rolls. My only complaint would be that I wish they served pho for dinner also. But this is still one of my favorite sushi spots. We always start with an order of jalapeno bombs and mussel shooters with quail eggs. So yummy! The jalapeno bombs come with two sauces: one is sort of like a spicy mayo and the other one I believe is a wasabi mayo. Not exactly low-cal, but totally worth it. I wish I was a little more adventurous, but I always order the same rolls every time because they are so damn good, I can't pass them up! And I am always happy I did :) Try the Maui Wowie, Albacore Garlic (the sauce is to die for) and the Sunset. I know you can pretty much get the Sunset anywhere, but theirs is perfection. And don't forget to ask for Carly if you want good service :)
(5)Vida A.
Update time! It's still busy on the weekends and a fun crowd. Maybe because our group was rowdy but we heard a lot of things from other patrons that night. Maybe because we had the cool kid's table in the corner but who knows. Our server had a hard time at first with keeping up with our drink orders but she held strong. The drink that comes in the coconut unanimously tasted like windex and Annie the manager was nice to make us a new drink, lychee martini, yum. Thai iced tea was too sweet for me and it lacked alcohol. For the food, legit sushi and priced really fair. Dragon balls are very good, but with a name like that, come on. Calamari was better this time around with really good sauces. We had the sunset and some other rolls that after our second carafe of sake and wine and whiskey, skips my mind, really good, ha! Decor is really nice with beautiful blown glass chandeliers. Bathrooms were clean. Parking can be a issue. Great night!
(4)Dave W.
Frustrating to find a good restaurant that has good service, great food and to be told that you can make a reservation on a special event or evening! I called to make a reservation to be told only for a group of eight or more. Then be reassured that the restaurant is usually dead up until six and if I was there before then I would be seated really fast. Mind you this is Saturday eve and being my anniversary I wanted a I be prepared well low and behold they have a two hour wait time and no logical response when asked wtf. Thanks sapa. I won't buy friends gift certificates to your restaurant this year I won't be recommending it to anyone for anything else but lunch.
(2)Mary W.
My partner and I went to Sapas for dinner. The atmosphere was great, but the service was lacking. We waited for our drink order to be taken, even though we weren't given a drink menu until after we ordered. We order an appitizer, but we never got it. I think it was given to the table next to us. We ordered our food, and another drink. My second drink came out once I was done eating dinner. The food was decent, but not so good that I would go back for seconds.
(3)Kelly O.
I was craving Curry and although it was very good. We ordered some rolls for the people in our group. The Vegas roll was terrific as was every one we tried. The srevice was great. When craving Sushi, Sapa's the place.
(4)Elil Y.
We had a delicious celebratory dinner here. The wait was non-existent since no one was sitting at the sushi bar. We were seated immediately and although it took a while to get our drinks, the rolls we got were so yummy! Sunset roll was my fav with a little bit of lemon. The albacore garlic roll was also unique with the roasted garlic on top. What a great sushi restaurant!
(4)Rachel M.
Finally got to try this place after a reliable friend recommended it and we were totally pleased. It exceeded our expectations. The food was good and creative. We had the best server ever, Jared. The atmosphere was very modern and tasteful. And, to our surprise and best of all, it's totally cheap! We tried an app, 3 rolls and a noodle dish. Everything was very good and very reasonably priced. The menu was interesting, in the good way. The curry chicken puff was like the normal Thai appetizer, but was served with a creamy wasabi sauce. The rolls we ordered had things like lemon and jalapeno. And the noodles were so good. It was basically a Vietnamese rice noodle dish with Thai yellow curry on top. Such a good idea. Our server was seriously one of the best servers I've ever had. He just did everything right. They do this all-you-can-eat thing during weeknight 5-6:30 for $24 or something like that. It includes most of the menu and you just keep ordering whatever you want from the normal menu. This is a great idea. One interesting note: They don't take reservations. We went in on Friday at about 7:30 and there were several people waiting in the lobby to be seated and the hostess told us it would be 45 mins. My husband was starving so we went somewhere else, but returned on Saturday at about 8. There were only a couple of people waiting this time and she also told us it would be 45 mins. My husband and I gave each other the 'yeah right' look. Then, we were seated less than 5 mins later. So, apparently the hostess isn't very good at her job. Also note: Most of the things we ordered were spicy, so be aware of that. One more note: If you are in a super sushi mood and want something specific, I would say they don't have the greatest roll selection I've ever seen, so this might not be the place you want to go to to satisfy a specific craving. For example, I really like Unagi, but the only offered it on two rolls that sounded too plain. Pretty much all sushi rolls taste the same to me anyways, but I would think the would make a special roll by request We will definitely be returning to Sapa regularly.
(5)Allison M.
Loved Sapa!! I'm not very adventurous when it comes to sushi, so I stuck with the Philly Roll and the Black Dragon roll. Both were fabuluos! We were with a large party and everyone loved the dishes/rolls they got. We also had great service, despite such a large party. It was pouring rain on the night we went, so we were unable to check out the back patio area, which I hear is awesome. I will be going back for sure!
(4)Chris S.
Ate dinner here on a busy Friday night. Waited a 1/2 hr to be seated, and then it was smooth sailing from there. Ordered 2 apps, Pork Dumplings and the Jalapeño Bomb. Both are very good. Next were the entrees. The 2 teens ordered the Beef and Chicken Teriyaki, and they both enjoyed it. We ordered 3 rolls, 1 special, Kiss of Death, and the Volcano. All 3 rolls were very good. We also ordered a side of the String Beans which were surprisingly very good.
(5)BC G.
Very pleased with Sapa. It was busy and the ladies at the front were very good about getting us in for my wife's bday. The atmosphere is fantastic. We had a new server that was training but a very experienced server took care of us also which shows me they care about their customers. I highly recommend the Wok N Roll which is like a version of surf and turf with filet mignon and tuna. Sashimi we ordered with thin slices of lemon and jalapeño on the side which I recommend they offer. Other rolls that were great were the Chili Duo, kiss of death, albacore garlic and a few others... I tried the mussel shooters which I never like anywhere and they were great. I highly recommend Sapa.
(5)Charles S.
34 Reviews? 4 Stars average? Yah, sounds about right. I'll second that! Actually, I guess I'll 35th it. The sushi here is fresh, imaginative and beautifully presented. The "spicy" rolls are actually SPICY! I love that! Truth in advertising is a wonderful thing. The service is great and the atmoshpere is very cool. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer and they were divine. We shared a few different sushi rolls. Each one was vastly different, but all were very yummy. The only meh part of the meal was my soup. It was called coco chicken, I think. The description and ingredients made it sound like Tom Kha Gai, and that's pretty much what it was. But it just didn't have the punch and pop that it should. It was good, but just not nearly bold and flavorful enough to cure my "Tom" jones. We will certainly be adding Sapa to our regular rotation of go-to sushi joints.
(4)Scott D.
Prologue: I have a test I run on every Japanese place I eat at...I'll always order the gyoza appetizer, and if they are good...then the sushi will be good too...the gyoza were great. Never in my life would I even notice this place as one of the best Sushi joints in Utah as there is nothing showy about the outside to draw attention to it... As soon as you walk in (past the Texas Chainsaw Massacre-type door...if you've seen the movie, you know what door I mean) you are met with a beautifully decorated restaurant. Ok, so the place looks nice, but what about the food? I love sushi, and I went into this place with high expectations as I had heard a lot of good things about it. The menu was stocked with what sounded like great rolls, but I went with the recommendation of a coworker and tried the Imperial and Tataki Rolls...needless to say, I was blown away with how amazing everything was. It honestly tasted like the fish had just been caught that day. I've also sampled a number of other rolls that I can't remember the names of, but they too were really good. If you go during the warmer months, ask to eat outside where you will enjoy their patio...(it's really cool.) So yes, it is possible to find really good sushi at the top of The Rockies, and you need not look any further than Sapa.
(4)M L.
All but one of the rolls was really good and fresh. Pricing for rolls averaged $8 which seemed reasonable. Service was really good as well. The only downside was the music. Not only was it horrible but way too loud. Will def try again.
(4)Ti B.
Wow! Are you kidding me!! This place was sooo yummy! I LOVED it! Maybe it was because I am from LA, but this place was CHEAP!! I loved all the rolls and green beans...the flavor was so delish!! It has the cutest little outside garden with beautiful trees...so romantic and beautiful. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is gorgeous!! The sushi has little rice, which I love so you can concentrate on the fish flavors. It is sooo good! :)
(4)Dave R.
As good as it gets. Authentic...amazing environment and decor. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
(5)Matt T.
Great sushi, low prices and great atmosphere. The food presentation is superb and quality of service is moderate. They are usually busy all the time, arrive early.
(5)Olyssa K.
Great service and the food is good! Love coming here, it's a pretty hip place with the best decor. We've had a few birthday parties here and will continue coming back.
(5)Laurie B.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of quality sushi and reasonable prices in Salt Lake, then Sapa is the way to go. Don't abuse your tastebuds or your gastrointestinal tract by going for cheap sushi somewhere else - just spring for a few extra dollars per roll (good size rolls, I might add, and still a few dollars cheaper than some of the most expensive places in the city) and eat your fill with they're awesome all-you-can-eat deal in the evenings. I really enjoyed the Volcano roll in particular. Looking forward to going back to Sapa!
(4)Sarah T.
I can't remember our server's name. She was really nice and helpful and seemed to be working behind the bar also. Loved the baked mussels and the lowrider roll! The fried banana dessert was also bomb. Next time I'm going to try the dessert that they set on fire!
(5)Thaylene R.
Sushi was great. Vermicelli noodle dish was unique and delicious. Serving size was generous. Josh was an outstanding server.
(5)Kyle K.
So, Sapa answers this burning question: Can Kyle be bribed for a good review for food? The answer is yes. But to be honest, they'd still get 5 stars even if I had to pay. I'm a bit embarrassed that I was invited to a Yelp elite event there, where they showered us with sushi, rolls, entrees, and even cocktails, (did you just think of literally being showered with raw fish?) and I haven't written a review yet. I'm sure my compatriots adequately described every delectable course and the friendly waitstaff. So for this review, I just have to say "ditto." The food is beautiful and tasty. The staff is great. The atmosphere is quite nice. A total must-try south of downtown.
(5)Ilene R.
Hands down, this is THEEEE best sushi in the valley! I will only ever go here whenever I have a sushi craving!
(5)Michelle K.
I'm updating my review after eating here last week. This restaurant seems to have changed their business model. They are now offering an all you can eat model for happy hour. I did not come during this time but instead during regular dinner hours. They have changed how much fish they put into the rolls but the prices have not changed. Our rolls were mostly rice and barely anything else. They were bland and not good. We asked our waitress and she didn't care that we did not like the quality of the rolls we received. I will not be back. There are other sushi restaurants in town that offer better rolls with more fish on them for the same price and better service.
(2)Angie H.
Hmpfh! Where do I start? My husband and I pulled up in front. He said, "Run up, and see what the wait time is" - I met the hostess and said "How long is the wait?" she said "20 Minutes", I went back out to the car, told my husband "20 minutes, and I put us on the list" -We got the kiddos out of the car and went inside. By the time we got inside, our name was crossed off the list. I said "I thought you said 20 minutes" she said "We called you, and you weren't around, I'll add you to the list now" This is the THIRD time we have tried to have a good time at Sapa - First time service was so shitty we left before we got served, second time - they were slammed and we were hungry (so we didn't want to wait). Today, we ordered Miso Soup, Squid Salad, Jalapeno Bombs (which are THE bomb) - SO good, the Tasmanain Devil Roll, and the Blazing Jazz Roll. We were never brought the Blazing Jazz Roll (but we were charged for it). This place does not have anything for kids, no kiddie menus, no kiddie portions. We asked our waitress what she might recommend for our kids she said "Maybe some oranges" - but, she never brought them. We ordered the Teriyaki chicken for our kids. We had to ask a man (possibly the manager) about something for the kids, he brought out some ice cream. Our waitress brought our children two valentine balloons...I guess she didn't notice that someone brought those for his girlfriend and she "left them behind" - (ahem...we noticed). I had to go to the bar to ask for our tab. And at the end of the day, we paid our bill, left a shitty tip, and wrote "Shit Service" on our bill. Thanks Sapa. You suck.
(1)Ciara J.
Amazing! Definitely don't skip the Volcano!!!
(5)Stephen G.
Stopped in based on the reviews on Yelp! Busy dining room, so my wife and I sat at the Sushi Bar, on the side. It was like sitting at a chef's table. Nice to talk with the Sushi Chefs and watch them at their craft. Sushi was very good. Mussel appetizer was very tasty. Decor and atmosphere was really cool. I'd definitely go back again.
(4)Jowanza J.
I have a handful of needs when I go out to eat and this place met none of them. There was no diversity on the menu for someone with my eating restrictions (dairy free / gluten free), and the service was slow. I ended up getting a chicken curry dish which wasn't at all impressive. The vegetarian sushi options had the least variety I had seen up until this point. I wouldn't eat hear again.
(1)Devin L.
Love this place ! My mom and I have been coming here ever since they first opened and we have never left disappointed. My mother loves to get the Bento Box during lunch time, I also like the Bento Box . I have broken out of my comfort zone and have started trying a different kind of sushi every time we go . I've tried the red dragon roll and UFO roll. Both have been so so delicious . The only things I wish they had on their dessert menu would be the mochi ice cream and green tea ice cream. This place is defiantly a place to try.
(5)Mike G.
Sapa was reccommended by freiends and man they were spot on. The Sashimi Large pate was awesome & fresh. we had multiple rols and the Volcano was excellent as well. Good service great atmosphere on the patio.
(4)Nickie J.
I love this place. For the most part service is outstanding! I don't eat fish so everyone who complained about the fish to rice ratio doesn't affect me. I got a vege roll, something with rainforest in it. It was outstanding. It was so great, I even got an order to go. I will say the rolls you order to go are MUCH smaller than when you order and eat there. However I love this place, just hate the fact that it's down town. Also, we had potstickers which were amazing as well.
(5)H Y.
The decor was nice and the service was great? However, the food here is good but not worth the price. I've been here once and we ordered sushi and their famous beef curry. Sushi was average, but beef curry was very good. Although you definitely can get same quality of food for cheaper price elsewhere.
(3)Tina R.
Sapa is so good. I have been there several times and have always had a great experience. Their Massaman beef is heavenly. I have yet to have a roll I didn't love. The service is fantastic and the wait staff is friendly. Love Sapa!
(5)Andrew W.
Ordered takeout and based on the reviews for how good it was thought it might be with the forty five minute wait the hostess said it would be, only to have to stand around for an additional twenty five minutes while they searched for our lost order and had it made. Slow service and embarrassingly unapologetic staff. Not taking my business back there again.
(1)Sam W.
Amazing atmosphere and service. It feels like an upscale Vegas restaurant with the textured walls and colorful glass fixtures. The drinks are excellent, especially the alcoholic Thai iced tea. The sushi is average or worse, but the entrees were good. Bottom line: come here for the classy lounge experience. Food and drinks are good, but if you're looking exclusively for sushi there are much better choices.
(4)Mary S.
Dragon balls are out of sight- spicy and amazing. This place has an amazing selection of dishes and everything we ordered was fresh, visually appealing and soooo yummy. Can't wait to get back to this place when I'm in town.
(5)Stephen W.
This is easily the best sushi place in the valley, if not the state. The nigiri always tastes fresh and the rolls are all pretty fantastic. The Tazmanian Devil roll is my favorite but the East Brooklyn and the Red Dragon aren't far behind. Avoid the Dragon Balls which in my opinion are highly overrated. I always get at least two orders of the yellowtail nigiri and it's always top shelf. In addition to being the best tasting, it also happens to be very reasonable price wise.
(5)Zoe R.
I love this place! They have great sushi and good price, the ambiance is always fun too! every thing I have tried on the menu from sushi to other dishes have been great! I wish the service was faster and the hosts were a bit nicer, in that case I would have given it five stars!
(4)Jack R.
Love this place. Something for everyone! You don't have to like sushi to have a great meal here. Although the sushi is pretty darn good - you can't go wrong. the Snow White is our favorite. The fillet mignon is redic awesome. Apps are great too - calamari is not run of the mill - light and tasty. The dudes at the sushi bar are super friendly. At times, the service is a little obnoxious and one of the managers can be very rude. Ignore them and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Drinks are good too - my fav is the lychee martini. Cheers!
(4)Launi H.
Delicious Sushi, great ambiance. We have eaten here quite a few times, I give it only 3 stars because the service is hit and miss. We had a horrible waiter for our anniversary dinner recently, and he was smug about it to boot. Hit Sapa up for lunch, it's not quite as busy and everyone seems to be on the ball. If you're not into the sushi- try the drunken noodles, they are awesome.
(3)Kat M.
Sapa is just Lovely. I got to sit on the patio (for the first time) on my last go-around and it was simply... relaxing. The servers were great and seemed really nice and non-stressed even though it was decently busy. On the recommendation of my friend, I had the Poki salad which was amazing! We also shared the Brooklyn house roll that and I am still thinking about. Delicious and lovely presentation to boot! I do however wish they had more creative options for nigiri and sashimi. The icing on the cake was that our bottle of wine only cost $20. They don't gouge you if you want to share a drink and I really respect that. All around it's a beautiful and great experience for a a fancy or even a casual sushi night out. The pricing is par as to what you would expect for a sushi joint. Check Sapa out, between the food and the service and those amazing traditional huts outside, you won't dine at another place like this.
(4)Sadaf M.
I celebrated my birthday here with 20 or so friends. They were very accomodating with our group considering it is not a very big restaurant. The interior is very warm and welcoming especially in the winter time and it has a really nice feel. The food was also super yummy! I know between the 20 of us we tried a great variety of the sushi and everyone I asked was pretty satisfied. I know a lot of friends who have gone back since then and still say great things. The size of the pieces was a little on the smaller size than what I am usually used to but the flavor definietely was there so I let it go. We also ordered some sakes and those were served great as well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was good except for one friend who did not get her food until 45 minutes after everyone else had and ate it. Not sure what happened there but it was a little sad and we felt pretty bad for her. I know they also have an unlimited sushi M-Th which I would really love to try. I will be going back for that.
(4)Heimlich M.
Had sushi and noodles. I was surprised that the sushi was just ok (better than average but not spectacular). The noodles were really good though. Would come back for the noodles and atmosphere. I wouldn't make a trip their for sushi but would order it if I was there. The restaurant is has a great feel though. Neat building and design, friendly staff. Pricing seemed good for an upscale sushi place.
(4)Karen F.
Sapa is #3 of my favorites as far as sushi places go in Salt Lake City. The ambiance is great, especially if you are seated outside in the summer. I have not had the problems with service that some others reported The sushi rolls are very inexpensive and decent. They don't use premium crab or fish on top of the rolls, but then again that is why the rolls are so cheap and it doesn't seem to take away from the flavor of the roll as a whole. The string beans are amazing!!! I like this place and go back frequently.
(4)Kristi P.
I'm from California and it's been hard to find good sushi that doesn't break the bank in Utah! We LOVE Saba and this will be our favorite SLC sushi spot for sure! Their prices are awesome! Fish is FRESH! Love the service and the restaurant look & feel! We tried the Albacore Garlic Roll, Maui Wowie & the volcano! We loved them all! Definitely check this place out!
(5)Chris C.
How is every review not a five star? This place is awesome and has unique sauces that set apart their rolls from any other place.
(5)Adam W.
All I can say is, I would pay double to get their pho at dinner (they only do pho for lunch). We typically eat at Sapa once or twice a month and have never had a bad experience. If you're a lover of pho, go there for lunch and ask for the rare steak on the side. Epic!
(5)Bradley Hanan C.
Food was amazing. Spectacular service, and the coffee was perfect. Made with so much love. Will come back next time we're in town.
(5)Felipe Z.
If you go eat there, make sure you eat in the patio. What a beautiful patio they have. The fountain in the middle, the koi fish in the corner, the sculptures, the shade... It gets your chi up to 100%. The food was good, pretty good prices too. If there's an appetizer to try is the one with tuna and crab and avocados, that comes with this thin crackers that was DELICIOUS. no joke, ill get that every time I go there from now on. A great place to go, and the service was off the hook. Definitely a place to go visit if you either live in SLC or are visiting.
(4)Dustin T.
I already have a favorite sushi place in SLC, so I was not planning on going somewhere else that I could rate as 5-stars. But then I decided to give Sapa a try, based on high reviews on Yelp - and I'm glad I did. The place gets 5-stars for three reasons: 1. Freshness. This is always the most important factor for sushi places and everything we had was very fresh. 2. Creativity. I am tired of seeing the same rolls emerge in basically every sushi restaurant. This place had some creative rolls and with the sauces on every serving platter, the presentation was fantastic, even on the least expensive rolls. I also always like ordering a few popular rolls not found on the menu. When you give Sapa a try, ask for the Low-Rider roll. But the Maui roll was fantastic as well, with fresh Maguro and mango and macademia nuts sprinkled ont op. 3. Value. This place doesn't break the bank. We had 5 rolls and appetizers and the total bill was $50.... Also, the setting is great. It's not pretentious, like so many good places are. Yet it's got a hip decor and feel to it. The service was great - where we never had to ask for a refill and we got our food very fast - on a super busy night. This may be our new favorite place.
(5)Capt. Scott G.
This place truly is the best sushi in SLC. Love coming here. My server Candice was ON IT! Sashimi is always fresh. Miso soup is unique. Met the manager, Drew. Class act and very proud of his operation. Everything is fast and correct. You must eat here! Check out the Koi pond on the porch. Very cool.
(5)Jason O.
I love Sapa - especially in the summertime when the outdoor patio is open. The menu has a great variety of sushi and baked dishes, and everything is priced really well. The restaurant is decorated beautifully as well. Try their Pho at lunchtime as well!
(4)Whitney N.
Love the ambiance. Reliably good food. Cocktails skew overly sweet. Service is hit or miss.
(4)Neena V.
I've only been here twice, so far. But the very first time I went to Sapa; I ordered lychee ice tea, mussel shooters, spicy yellowtail roll, mojo roll, and the kiss of death; everything was great! There wasn't a single disappointment there. I enjoyed the food and the environment. And the service was quite wonderful. I would definitely continue to come here!
(5)Stephanie L.
My mom and I went here last Tuesday for our latest mother daughter date and it was really fantastic. The inside is gorgeous and modern, I loved the layout of the dining room and the blown glass looking light fixtures were beautiful. We got the Red Dragon roll(spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber), Tataki Roll tuna, (roasted garlic, crab, onion, avocado, cucumber), and a Luscious Lover roll (tempura shrimp, unagi, avocado, cucumber, strawberries). We also got teriyaki chicken and a noodle dish with shrimp. Everything was delicious that we ate, I loved the Tataki roll the most, and my mom loved the Lover roll. We ordered the chocolate mouse desert, but our server brought us a chocolate cheesecake. It was too rich, and hard to eat after we had a bunch of food but it was delicious. The manager Ricardo(I think), was wonderfully attentive and nice, he checked in on us several times throughout our meal. We will be back for sure to check out the live bands out in the courtyard, and eat outside, it was a lovely experience.
(4)Charisse P.
If you're looking for a unique, fun, delicous, reasonably-priced Asian meal, I'd highly recommend Sapa. On the other hand, if you're looking for somewhere to take your kids, I would say pick somewhere else. haha. This is very much an ADULT venue. Nothing for kids (it is, after all, a SUSHI place!) The menu is unique and fun, the prices are better than anywhere else around, and the servers know their stuff. You can't beat their $5 rolls - they're insanely delicious, especially for the price. Oh, and I have two words for you: DRAGON BALLS. :)
(4)Jeff B.
Great their business is good, but they made me wait looking at empty seats at the sushi bar - I couldn't even have a drink at the sushi bar, I was directed to the bar at the side. Sayanora
(1)Diamond C.
For the area, I was disappointed. I wanted to go to a place that was a bit cheaper than takashi for lunch but still decent. While we weren't after some sashimi this time, their menu is pretty bare in terms of sashimi FYI (red flag #1) Their parking lot is really tiny (it was filled but Sapa was not), but that certainly was not factored into our rating. There is decent parking all around the place; especially the huge lot next to it! For me, it's FOOD then SERVICE then DECOR in order of importance. So many places I've been to have average service but excellent food, so service for me, for most occasions it's always going to be second, or later. At sapa it seemed to be the reverse. At Sapa it was: DECOR then SERVICE then FOOD in terms of quality. Their rolls have very tiny pieces of fish on them and most are filled with imitation crab (or maybe real crab?) It seemed no better than the CA roll filling; which is usually fake crab. Even their selection of premium rolls mostly had salmon, "crab" or tempura (red flag #2: this is a huge red flag at a sushi restaurant). We got the seaweed salad as well, and it was TINY. At most other places it is the same price but I get a heaping pile of it, which is easy to share. My date and I only got a little bit as we shared the tiny amount that arrived. We were seated pretty quickly, some reviewers had a bit more trouble. The service was ok and just a hair below average, but we'll try some place else next time; even with the cheaper prices. A few times we asked for something and the waitress would come back to ask if we had gotten it. No, we didn't get it yet.... They had stickers on their menu for all you can eat at 5-7pm some weekdays (can't remember which stretch of week days exactly), but that would be about the only time I'd ever go now. Maybe. I'll certainly be trying a few other places first. My old place was about $4 cheaper for all you can eat, had better fish and some of their rolls were not filled with fake crab. (red flag #3). It even had better nigiri on the all you can eat menu as well. Mr Sushi - Encinitas, CA. And it doesn't get the rating that Sapa does on yelp. I certainly don't consider that fair, but I think it's a regional thing. Most people judge a restaurant based on the ones for the area. You don't expect the food in Arco, ID to be the quality of Paris do you? But still, it is relative. I encourage people to check out the menu online before you go. Over the years, I think you can get a feel for a sushi place before you go [somewhat] based on their menu. The more sashimi and nigiri you see the better the place is -- usually. Yes, rolls can be awesome, but most of the time when your roll selection is limited to fake crab rolls you're not going to get good sushi. I should know better by now. I'm no sushi expert and I can usually get something decent any sushi/japanese place I go, but this place left me with little appealing options and all were overpriced based on their ingredients and quality. Yes, Sapa's cheap prices aren't cheap when you sit down to look at their menu and the quality of the food. This place has a ton of room for improvement. If you want to see people who go nuts for sushi, check out the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi".
(2)Laurie R.
Went here for lunch. The ambience is amazing. The sushi looked pretty good, but since I'm not a sushi gal I wouldn't touch it (although I was told it was good). I had the short ribs bento box. The salad was great and the California rolls were good. The short ribs had terrific flavor but they were really tough and chewy. Another coworker had the lamb bento box and she really enjoyed it. The service was great. She got us in and out of there in an hour. I'd go back but I'd have one of the other bento boxes or pho.
(3)Dre S.
Loved this place. Came here on a date night and the food was delicious! The nigiri was smooth like butter! The only complaint I have was the waiting area and the hostess.
(4)Lil M.
Sit at the sushi bar for best service or outside for the experience. Albacore garlic roll is my favorite. Don't be scared. Try it!
(4)Maria M.
Dear Sapa, I love you. never leave. thx.
(5)Becky B.
The service (Emily) and the hamachi nigiri and the volcano roll made my Monday! Also...skip the cheap, bad sake and head straight for the Hakutsuru.
(4)Annie P.
It's one of my regulars and lately was hit/miss .... however! Today it was super yummy! Had Imperial and Sunset rolls - they were amazing and the quality and freshness was definitely back! Waitress was phenomenal in service and attitude, thank you Anna. :) She also explained two new Sushi chefs had been hired and I am so glad they did :)
(4)James F.
Simply awesome. Great food and great service. Sapa is my new #1 in SLC. Expect to pay 1/2 to 2/3 the price of better known establishments in SLC for equal or better quality food and service.
(5)Jennifer H.
Ive been here twice and have not been disappointed. Their food is ALWAYS good and their cocktails as well. For a sushi place, I consider this pretty cheap. For a roll, 4 pieces of nigiri, 3 cocktails and dessert with tax it was only 38 bucks! Its worth it.
(5)Julie K.
Great lunch specials. I had shrimp curry. They were training a new server and it came out as chicken, they very graciously fixed it and brought some hot sake for the wait. My coworkers had filet mignon, it was beautiful too on molded rice and bok choy. I'll be back.
(4)Emi P.
Sapa, what happened?! This was one of our go-to places for sushi, although the fish selection is small, it's always been good quality and nice rolls. But tonight we were greeted by a new "all you can eat" sign, which usually isn't the sign of quality... and then I got my sushi. The rice was mush and the rolls very misshapen, with the Philly roll containing a really thin amount of meh salmon. The Umami roll claimed on the menu to include Tasmanian Trout, which is why I ordered it, but it came with the almost-too-old salmon instead. I wasn't informed they were out of trout, and when I told the waiter, he tried BSing me about it- "that's what it's always been! I love it for the salmon, mmmm." Nothing puts me off more about it than the staff just covering up for the restaurant being cheap and dishonest. This was on top of it being a half empty restaurant, and they seated us, a quiet couple, right next to an extremely loud group with yelling young kids and singing drunk women, which you should really watch out for with customers when there are a ton of other seating choices. So I don't know Sapa, did you change owners? Head sushi chefs? Either way we're not coming back with much better choices near by.
(2)Mikal O.
Definitely style over substance. Initial experience: the pretty but plastic looking hostess told us she could sneak us in without a New Year's Eve reservation but told us "not to take too long!" She then explained that she wasn't trying to be rude but that was the situation. OK. We ordered 4 rolls and the miso soup. Miso was yummy and the rolls were tasty but looked anorexic. We saw a beautiful roll at a nearby table and asked the waitress (who was very efficient and friendly) for one of those. She brought us another thin and lazily put-together roll. Maybe our waitress was ordering from a bottom tier chef but you would expect much better consistency from a restaurant that is trying so hard to look excellent. Not too expensive but for the amount of food we got not so great. We both left a bit hungry and had to eat again an hour or two later. The garden outside looks nice. Maybe I will try it again in the spring. Otherwise, I'm not gonna bother.
(2)Brandon K.
A friend took me here. Said it was the best sushi ever. He was exaggerating. It's good though. The rolls are cheap ($5-10) but they are quite a bit smaller than most places. Our server was great and had some good suggestions. The building is very unique and provides a fun atmosphere. I wish they tools reservations. I will probably return.
(4)Anne Marie S.
I ran in to grab a bite to eat. Pretty good tasting sushi. There wasnt alot of people there so I got my food quick. The server seemed new, asked me and the sushi chef a few questions about my order. Still good sushi tho
(4)Mary P.
So after our sushi loving friend recommend this sushi joint as one of his favorite spots in Utah and told us about the filet mignon sushi roll (the Wok N Roll), well we just had to go. We made reservations and were seated promptly as we arrived. The inside was absolutely beautiful and has great mood setting. The booths are decent size and for a party of 6 we had plenty of room. Our server Marshall walked up to our table with a somewhat attitude and thru-out the night it just got worse. He took our drink & appetizer order and while the rest of us were still looking at our menus, a few of us order the Purple Haze sakes, a beer and an ice tea. When he brought our drinks back and asked if we were ready to order we asked if we could be on 3 separate tickets. We received a *sigh* and then he ripped off our drink order from his note pad and crumbled it up. It was an over exaggerated grand show. We apologized for any problem it was and promised that we do tip well and apologized for the "huge inconvenience". We ordered a total of 9 rolls and the filet mignon entrée. All our food came out rather slowly and it was only one roll at a time. This can kind of be a pain when you have manners and want to wait for everyone else to get there food before you start eating. All the rolls were delish!! Although I didn't get the Wok N Roll, the others who did said it was amazing. A couple of the ones I liked were the Shrimp Crunchy and the Maui Wowie. I tried a few pieces of the Albacore Garlic and that was yummy as well. As the food was quickly disappearing off the table so were our drinks. My friend ordered another beer and when our waiter returned he slammed the bottle down. We all noticed this and just looked at one another "like what the hell?" Also our waters got completely empty before he refilled them and we only got them refilled once. I do want to mention we went on a Thursday night and it wasn't busy. I guess Marshall must have been having a bad day or was just irritated that he had to draws lines on his precious notebook so he could separate our order. (And yes we still tipped him well. Maybe that would cheer him up) Either way, the food was amazing the prices were fair and even with our waiters bad attitude we still had fun. I will more than likely go back, but if they try to sit me in his area I will ask for someone else.
(4)Jana F.
Best pho in SLC.
(5)Sam S.
Sapa is our favorite local sushi restaurant. And for the non-seafood crowd, their entrees are excellent (we can never decide so my wife and I always order two rolls and an entree and share). I LOVE the beef filet and the short ribs. The Tasmanian Devil roll is to die for. Service is always great and it's a fun spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. In the summertime, be sure to be seated in their garden.
(5)Felix B.
Awesome environment, very fun to take a group of friends or a date. The sushi is good, not great--don't expect gourmet sushi. Price is a bit steep as well, but is definitely worth it.
(4)Sean P.
I went to an event at which they were participating, and the food was incredible. The cajun prawns were amazing, Really, really good.
(5)K R.
Sapa is one of my favorites. I normally get the massaman beef, which has tender shredded beef, a delightfully sweet curry sauce, green beans, rice, and a banana. The flavors all together are astounding. I've also ordered a noodle dish that no longer appears on the menu. That was the only item I've ever gotten there that was lackluster. Most recently I ordered the Snow White and Vegas rolls and my socks were effectively knocked off. Delicious. The husband always gets teriyaki beef and loves it. The samples I've had from his plate were amazing. The prices are moderate, but well worth it. Since discovering this place two years ago we have been back a dozen or so times, bringing new people with us every time. The service is great as well. Kerby is super friendly, as are the other servers we've had. The manager checks up on us, which is great. The patio is beautiful. We ate there one summer late evening and were just enchanted. We tried eating in the patio during an early evening excursion in the summer and it was just too hot and sunny. One other thing, parking in their lot can be tight, but there is plenty of street parking, and you can also park in the Sears lot just on the other side of the restaurant.
(5)Mrs. V.
Sapa is my go-to sushi place! I love the calamari with fried jalapenos. Super affordable prices on quality rolls. My fav's are albacore garlic, snow white, blazing jazz and the spicy yellowtail. (None of them are sweet... I don't do sweet sushi!) The atmosphere is super chic and the patio is lovely. Great for business lunches or girls night out!
(4)Katherine C.
I went to Sapa last week for the first time after hearing pretty good things about it. This is what I experienced - we ordered mixed drinks that had to be remade, our waiter acted way more busy then he was, salads that got there only after reminding the waiter we ordered them, extremely slow service, appetizers that never showed up and okay sushi. Was hoping for a better experience, especially after the waiter talked it up when we arrived. Probably won't be returning.
(2)Joseph S.
Sapa is amazing. Atmosphere is best, Food second best...in a close photo finish race. I didn't love the ribs, much better at Tsunami, but sushi was good. Beautiful restaurant. One of the best patios in Utah...Best patio for a sushi restaurant.
(5)Kirk C.
Unique rolls for a cheap price. You can also get all you can eat for $22 from 5-7 on weekdays.
(4)Scott M.
This is our favorite Sushi place in SLC. From the street you may not think much, especially with the bar and the tatoo parlor next door, but behind those wood doors the place opens up to an interesting and modern restaurant. We love the blown glass lights, and have always had excellent service from the staff, but we go here for the such. Our favorite rolls are the Imperial, the albacore garlic rolls and the crunchy roll. Give Sapa a try - I think it will become your favorite too.
(5)Emily K.
I had the WORST experience last night. My boyfriend and I arrived and were asked to show ID at the door (no problem). Went to our table where we were asked to show ID again (no problem). The snotty little server boy comes over to me and says my passport expired in 2005 and do i have another form of ID on me. My passport doesn't expire until 2015, it was issued in 2005. He made me feel like an idiot and then came back and said "sorry i don't know how to read a passport." and rolled his eyes at me. He then said another server will be taking over our table and will be over with the bottle of wine we ordered. We waited and waited... I still don't have my passport back. My boyfriend goes in and talks to the manager and he is still saying it is expired. When my boyfriend pointed it out to him that they are looking at the date issued not expired he shrugged it off and said the wine will be out. No apology or anything, really made us feel like they did not want our business. I finally got my passport back after 10 minutes or so (is that normal?). At this point the servers in the restaurant are looking at us like we are the crazy table. I felt so uncomfortable that we left before the wine came and we ordered food. Went to Kyoto and had an amazing meal and no hassle about my passport whatsoever. The irony of this whole thing is my boyfriend's ID had expired 5 months and they didn't catch it. The management and our little snotty server boy handled this situation so poorly. I have been in the restaurant business since i was 15 and was shocked. I have dined at this place many times but don't think I will go back anytime soon or maybe ever at all. Customer service is everything and if you don't have that you don't have customers.
(1)Frank M.
This place was pretty sweet. The padded wall accents made me feel like a truly sane individual. The curry chicken tantalized my taste buds in only the way a food that looks eerily similar to baby vomit could. It truly was awesome and who doesn't enjoy a 3 million year old tea hut? There were dinasour bones on the inside of one of them! And Brad Pitt! He said he was on his way to Tibet and sat in a hut and it got carried away to Salt Lake and just hasn't left. I recommend this place highly. It was decently priced, the ambiance was great, and the food was delectable. I'll be back, or not, I may die tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to die a liar, so I'd LIKE to be back. But I'm also not Arnold.
(5)Tonya G.
Sapa has some of the best sushi Salt Lake City has to offer. It is a hidden gem amongst a tattoo shop and hole in the wall bar. As soon as you walk into the door you are transported to a whole other world. The service is great, the prices are low and the quality of food is amazing. I suggest having Dragon Balls, the Mex Roll, and the Albacore Garlic to name a few.
(5)Amanda G.
I will forgive them for not having a weekend lunch out for giving us the most knock out meal I've had in months. Let's start at the top; we arrived at the rush hour for the evening on a Friday night, but were still promptly seated, outside. We enjoyed the gorgeous outside that is the Sapa 'temple' set up - or whatever you;d like to call their 'patio'. Our server, Kerby (I may have this name wrong, sorry! D:) was quick, attentive, friendly and enthusiastic. (And got himself a ten buck tip for it!) We always had topped off drinks, and he was always ready to help us. I ordered the baked dynamite, which is reminscent of a korean hot-pot; seafood baked in a spicy, creamy sauce that is served with rice. My husband got the garlic short ribs. We got a duo chili roll, and the pork dumplings. The only thing that wasn't amazing or stand out was the dumplings, which were pretty standard. Tasty, but not out of the world. But that's okay: the rest of the meal blew our minds. The baked dynamite was perfect. The sauce was delicoush, the mix of seafood and veggies as fantatsic. I sampled the ribs on my husband's plate and they were to die for, and the garlic green beans with them were delish. The duo roll was fresh, tasty, and popped in the mouth like a spicy roll should. We devoured our meal, had a great time and a fantastic meal at a reasonable price for it's level of quality. Seriously, this place is fantastic and you should give them your business if you're looking for Asian food or sushi.
(5)Deano G.
This place is fantastic! Easy 4.5 for the food, ambiance and service, (Kirby you were a hoot). First off, I judge a place by the food first, the service second & the ambiance third.... And this place had it all. Great sushi, wonderful Massaman beef, very nice short ribs, and the lamb was to die for. I was too full to try and deserts, but the one that the table ordered look very good, I forget what it was. The service (yes Kirby) was very helpful for 8 new comers to the restaurant & recommend several items, & all were wonderful. The ambiance was classy with a little metro sexual. Loved it! And yes Zach, you are cool enough for this place. We will be back for more. Next time the curry salmon!
(4)Morgan P.
Love this place! Great sushi everytime, good prices and a great atmosphere. Easily my favorite place to go. But make a reservation if you have a bigger party so you don't have to wait.
(5)Emilio F.
If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine as I am, then Sapa is a must. Either for lunch or dinner, the cuisine is excellent.
(5)Devin P.
The sushi is great and it is priced well. The only thing I've noticed about going here is the service. Depending on the night its a flip of a coin if you get a good server or not. We have had great service and then we have had pretty crappy service, but we will keep going here for the sushi.
(3)Cody R.
Definitely my favorite sushi place in SLC. The rolls are delicious and garlic noodles are pretty awesome. Service has always been pretty good and the atmosphere makes it a tough place to beat for the money.
(5)Lisa P.
Overall great experience at Sapa with no complaints :) Nice, clean interior with decent decorations. very asian/buddah feel. pretty spacious with a great array of seating options - bar, table, semi-circle booth (my fave) and even outdoor. Service was excellent, which was most likely due to the fact that it was pretty empty, and we had the waitress to ourselves. Went with a party of 12 on a thursday evening and had no issues with the reservations and seating (again, bc it was so slow that night). Server was extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodating. She even offered to split our checks 12 ways if needed! Food was AMAZING. I went with sushi rolls, and had the snow white, spicy yellowtail, and stringbeans (side order, not sushi... haha). the snow white roll was by far my favorite, quite possibly the best specialty roll i've ever had! an amazing shrimp tempura roll topped with white tuna and some garnishes, including bits of fried onion! a must have. the string beans were also perfection! they were cooked in a thick soy sauce with garlic... would also definitely recommend. The spicy yellowtail was a bit disappointing, but only because it was not what i expected. Unlike the typical spicy rolls, the yellowtail does not have spicy sauce, but is instead rolled with pieces of jalapeno. i guess i should have read the description better :/ price range was good in my (new yorker) opinion. around $7 for a normal roll, and $12-13 for the specialty rolls. but the rolls are HUGE. i could have definitely ordered one specialty roll and been stuffed for the night. the men in the group ordered two rolls and were satisfied as well. a keeper in my book.. i'll definitely be back!
(4)Melissa T.
First time to Sapa last Saturday night for a fun bachelorette party. I just read Jack V's review and we must have been there at the same time...cuz I had a very similar experience. The service seemed really confused and extremely slow...BUT in the end after we FINALLY got seated...our server, the wonderful fun and amazing Daniel, made everything all right. Daniel was able to finagle our large party into one of those fabulous vietnamese tiki hut thingys in the courtyard. We had a great time out there. A stand out appetizer was the peking duck buns. They added ginger and scallions to the buns, which gave em an extra zing. The sushi rolls were very well priced and of good quality. Lots of variety to choose from. Enjoyed a couple signature cocktails. The coconut one came in an edible cocont shell, which was brilliant. The Thai Iced Tea cocktail was absolutely my favorite though!
(4)Justin C.
Food was good, but kicking a party of 22 off the table 2 hours after our reservation rubbed every one of us the wrong way. Might wanna change that policy. Would never schedule a large party there again, unfortunately.
(2)Monica T.
I've checked out this place several more times for lunch and dinner, and I think I'm more impressed with it every time I come in. I, of course, love the ambiance, but the food is always spot on. I've had the lamb, filet, short ribs, some of the curries, and the drunken noodles and they all hit the spot. They also have a nice wine and sake list and service has always been very good. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite SLC restaurants.
(5)Lexi S.
I cannot believe that I have yet to review Sapa. This is another place that I like to show off in our city! The decor is beautiful and surprising. The area is not great, but upon entering the restaurant through large (understatement) wooden doors, you definitely forget that you are on State St. next to a tattoo place. The servers are always fun and the menu is extensive and delicious. We have never had anything that wasn't on point. Massaman beef is a favorite...the curry sauce has some kick, but the rich, creaminess is great paired with the fall apart, tender beef. Teryiaki beef was better than I thought it would be...quality meat and balanced sauce. The sushi is beautiful, delicous and portions are large. The chicken curry is rich and yummy. Gyoza is solid and the hot summer soup packs some nice flavor. Basically, you are in for a filling meal that isn't heavy and greasy. Your taste buds are treated to many exotic flavors made very accessible. Is it the best sushi, fusion place in the world...no. But in Salt Lake, it ranks up there. Go for a date or with a group...get some sake or a cocktail and enjoy the environment.
(4)Jenny G.
Best Sushi in SLC. Personally, I think this place is better than Takashi -- and better priced. The Wok n' Roll is out of this world.
(5)Paolo E.
Best Sushi in town...make sure to order the Volcano and Dragon Balls!!!
(5)Yu H.
The inside of the restaurant looks really nice and upscale. I came at the very start of their dinner service so service was a little slow. The food came quickly and in generous portions. I had their firecracker calamari and Imperial roll. The calamari was pretty tasty but I've had better and it could have used more seasoning. It was fried with jalapenos and peppers, but wasn't actually very spicy at all. The sushi was nice and fresh. I wasn't impressed with the sauce they had on the plate so I actually just used my own concoction of soy sauce and wasabi. Not the best sushi or calamari I've ever had by any stretch of the imagination, but it was pretty solid. This is more of a 3.5 star review but I'll bump it up to a 4 since I can't do halves.
(4)Michelle R.
I love this place! This is my favorite place for sushi. The restaurant is beautiful and has a lovely garden/patio section that you can sit outside in the summer. The sushi is tasty and low priced. They also offer some very yummy noodle dishes and main entrees. If you are looking for a great sushi place, I highly recommend Sapa!
(5)Church Mouse S.
I'll be back. Everything I tried was delicious.
(4)Joe Y.
Service was slow but they give you a free post card.
(3)Jacqueline M.
I had an opportunity to go to a sushi tasting night here and there wasn't one sushi roll I didn't like. And I tried 7 rolls! Everything tasted extremely fresh and many of the rolls were quite unique. I'm very surprised that I hadn't heard anything about this restaurant. I also had the opportunity to try some entrees which were savory. Also the green beans had a soy sauce and pepper sauce that was to die for. I wanted to eat the whole bowl. The patio is very open and welcoming. There are tree's and a small little waterfall area. And get this, the buildings that are out back are 300 years old and from Vietnam. Isn't that amazing! Since this is my first Utah sushi bar and it was excellent I don't think I want to go any where else!
(5)Ava D.
I ate here 3 times in 2012. All 3 times service was by far some of the worst service I have ever received. But than I have noticed poor service lately in many establishments so maybe it's a trend here in UT? Tip to servers everywhere: Please bring every ones food out at once not piece meal, it's so uncool. Our server rarely came to check to see if we needed or wanted any thing. As a matter of fact my friend had to ask 3 times where his sushi was? This is just not acceptable. I have been a server & bus boy & my Ex was a chef & he would of kicked my butt for this! Could be why he is my ex? Oh well on to the food. I ordered the chicken teriyaki & I had no complaints. The dessert was so so nothing special. My friends ordered the sushi which I was allowed to share. They ordered Red sun, Red Dragon, Sake, Shrimp crunchy, Philly & the sunset. I had a taste of each one & not being a sushi connoisseur I thought it was good. Was it the best? No probably not, the price is reasonable tho so I give the place a 3 star.
(3)Nadia R.
Such a great venue!! Great for groups! Outdoor patio seating comfortably sat me and 18 of my rambunctious friends. The service was impeccable- 18 girls who all can't decide what they want and service never faltered because of it. The food was great! Inexpensive rolls, fresh fish, nothing to complain about and I'm a snobby sushi critic so... it's good. I have to say, the sake was pretty expensive. I got house sake and it costed $25 for a large - in California that same sake wouldn't be more expensive than $7 but whatever. This place is amazing for a girls night out and for a birthday dinner. Do it.
(5)Brinley F.
Not sure if the sushi chefs or the server is to blame for the mess ups in my order. I'm very basic with my sushi taste. I prefer nigiri sushi over rolls, so after confirming with the server that theirs comes two to an order, I ordered three, asking for one escolar and two chefs choice for fish options. I also asked for a cucumber roll, wanting a kappa maki, one of the most basic rolls a sushi chef learns, which was not on the menu. When the server came with our food, I got four nigiri- three escolar, and one salmon. That's a lot of escolar... I explained my order again, and they came back with four nigiri again, but this time at least it was with only one escolar, and the other three pair were different. I figured the extra pair was to make up for their mistake. ...until the server came to me with a fifth pair. When I explained, again, that I only wanted three, he seemed confused. I have to cut him some slack- we were a large table, and having had experience in the service industry, I know that juggling orders can be confusing. I think he was new, though, as he didn't really seem to understand what I was ordering, after repeating myself several times. The cucumber roll was...interesting. It came wrapped with the cucumber, rice, and nori seaweed, but it was topped with the seaweed used in their seaweed salads... the server even asked me what type of seaweed I wanted, and I specifically asked to not include that type. Do the sushi chefs know what a kappa maki is? Or was it another server error? That I'm unsure of- but this left me unimpressed. The $8 price on this unique cucumber roll was also absurd. Sapa- please educate your servers in sushi!! Put a kappa maki on your menu! Not all sushi comes in Americanized rolls!
(1)Brittany M.
Mmmm... Love this place, the Sapphire roll (off menu) is like no other!!! Also had the Tequila press which was also pretty tasty. The staff was on it, right when our glasses were about 1/4 left they would come ask if we needed more or would like something else. At the end we ended up paying less then what we thought it was going to be. And hey that's always nice.
(5)Bridgett S.
The rolls are good but not amazing. One of the best ones has to be the Sunset roll. Their special tea is great iced. The place is elegant and pretty to look around, not a place to come in t-shirts and shorts. The molten cake for dessert is delicious but don't order the mochi ice cream, you barely get anything.
(3)Jake G.
Went with a group of kids and adults. Table of 18 down the center of the dining room. Some ordered entrees most of us ordered sushi. All of it was fantastic, because of that I tried so many things. From the filet mignon to the terriyaki chicken. Sushi wasn't as good as it has been in the past but I was surprised at how delightful their other entrees were. Service was great, a little backed up as might be expected. So glad they were able to accommodate a large reservation! Great atmosphere and always fabulous.
(5)Oscar O.
I don't eat fish so this review is for the grill aspect of Sapa. It was very mediocre. The food was a bland, but the atmosphere is nice. I had some teriaky chicken, it was not worth a trip back, but not terrible.
(3)Chadd R.
Why oh why did I wait so long to visit this wonderful establishment? That's a question I'm now asking myself, but no worries, I plan to be back often and to recommend Sapa to my friends here in Utah... Everything about Sapa was overly positive. The atmosphere, quality of sushi, staff, ownership and prices give Sapa FIVE STARS! We had the Firecracker Calamari for an appetizer... Very impressed with the accompanying sauces, and the mixture of jalapeños with the rings and tentacles.... Then we moved onto four house rolls and a small sashimi platter. Sashimi is the best way to judge a restaurant's sushi and it did not disappoint one bit. Fresh, flavorful and thinly sliced. Our favorite roll was the UFO which had mango in it. And of course, no sushi is complete without Orion beer from Okinawa. So grateful that Sapa carries this forgotten and overlooked brew! Bryson was a very talented, capable and personable server. He's a keeper! Cannot wait to try the outdoor courtyard area the best time!
(5)Nisha B.
So much wrong with this place- where do I begin?! The entrance was really very dark and sketchy. The food is average at most. Presentation is great but rolls are caloric and lacking in flavor. Also everything had too much mayo, sauces and other stuff. Not a fan.
(2)Kayleigh B.
I ate here for dinner last night and was so impressed. My friend and I arrived at 845pm on a Friday night with no reservation and ended up waiting 30min for a table. We were starving by the end of the wait, but the food was worth it. Our server Omar was awesome. My friend and I both like spicy rolls, and he made some really thoughtful recommendations and also told us about some spicy rolls that they make that aren't on the menu. We ended up ordering 5 rolls to share. All of them came to the table quickly and tasted really fresh and good. Several were Omar's recommendations and the jalapeño/cilantro/lime mix in the Lucky Seven (I think it was called that?) was something I'll definitely go back to get again. Also, for the quality of the food, the rolls were very reasonably priced. Many of the rolls are $7-9, which is perfect when you show up starving and want some of everything!
(5)Micah T.
Average sushi spots abound in SLC, this one is definitely way above average. The hidden-garden ambiance alone would earn two stars, and this place has good sushi to boot. I will say, the rolls are hit or miss: some rolls(sunset) are amazing, others (spider) are pedestrian at best. The service is good, the setting is amazing and the rolls are way above average, and priced lower than spits who don't measure up on quality. This spot has warmed its way into my sushi rotation.
(4)James P.
This time I just went for Sushi. I had the Red Dragon (no Krab, extra Tuna) (Great), Kiss of Death (Great), Spicy Yellowtail (Nice kick at the end!) (Great). Nice group of spicy rolls!
(5)Tania S.
What can I say about Sapa? For one it's right on State Street. Great location, plenty of parking on the north side of the adjacent Sears. It's a great date spot, friend spot... all that shit. So to the basics: the selection is fantastic, a simple, clean cut menu... You'll know what to expect everytime you visit. Branching out of your usual shrimp crunchy roll (don't be scared) may be the most rewarding part about going to Sapa. From the Curry Puff Chicken to the Vermicelli Noodles to the Mussell Shooters (some of the best in the Valley), Sapa hits the spot. Over the years, I've tried a variety of things and I haven't left displeased a single time. By in large, the sushi is exquisite. The presentation is great! It's fresh and tasty! How they can nail that sushi beit in a landlocked state, I will never understand. My favorites? The Dragonballs, the Red Dragon, and anything that has garlic. Moreover, it fits any budget. You wanna ball it up and impress your friends with a table full of rolls? Chances are it won't hurt the funds. Want to take your lady (or yo man) out and have a casual, yet intimate dinner? Sapa is it.
(5)Sandra R.
Coming from Vegas, Land of the Sushi restaurants, my expectations were pretty high up there. Although I did enjoy eating the different rolls that we had ordered, nothing was mind blowing. This place was really close by our hotel so we decided to walk there. Upon arriving there was a bunch of people outside waiting. There was a 35 minute wait. When we were finally seated we noticed so many tables open and available. What the heck! That was really odd! They had an outside seating area that was pretty darn cool. I was pretty jealous we were seated inside. It looked pretty Zen out there. Large parties had their own room outside. It was kind of like a garden. Beautiful. The fish wasn't really fresh at all. The service was super slow. My water didn't get refilled the entire time but good thing I had my Mojito in hand so I didn't bother asking for a water refill. Our server was pretty nice but I think she was just pretty busy. The Volcano Roll is by far the best presentation that I have ever seen. It came out on fire! Literally! The Kiss of death roll had a good kick to it. Lots of heat, just the way I like it. UFO roll was pretty good as well. Like I said before, the fish wasn't as fresh as I would of hoped. None the less, I left with a full belly!
(2)Daniel C.
Sapa is fantastic! I travel to SLC once or twice a year, and it's the only restaurant I HAVE to make a return to every trip. Cutting right to the chase: Massaman Beef dish. It's life-changing. It will make you fly to SLC. You may dream about it. One time, I tried something that wasn't the massaman beef dish, and that was a bad idea. Not because it was bad, but because the beef dish is just kind of the best thing I've ever tasted. It has this weird brown-ish rice that I love, and a banana. It's scary good. Don't ever go to Sapa and not get that dish. Unless you're not a beef eater - then try their sushi, it's also awesome!
(5)Ariane A.
I got the massaman beef because I don't like sushi and I regret it because I tried my roomies sushi rolls and they were actually delicious and fresh tasting Not rancid, old tasting seafood tasting like most everywhere. We started with the curry chicken puffs - they were hot creamy curry goodness. The spicy green jalapeño sauce they come with I could eat a whole bowl of. Then out can't the rolls. Lucky 7 - fresh, citrusy, refreshing and spicy. Not fishy at all. Dragon balls - more like amazeballs. Low rider - crunchy, fresh, bright, a lil creamy and spicy. Volcano - literally on fire, savory, sweet, crab is nice and light finish. Snow White - was still good but the least favorite. It was more like a philly roll. My roommates tried the baked mussels trying to be adventurous and it was the best thing they had of the night. So much flavor. Fresh sex in the mouth. Lol. I went in super skeptical and have to say this is the best sushi I'VE EVER HAD. SO YUM! I would highly recommend this place. Then again I don't want it to be over crowded. Stay away. :p
(5)Cheryl P.
The Massaman Beef was wonderful! Lovely, tender beef in a mild curry. The green beans with it are probably my favorite part of the meal! My husband had the Happy Valley Lamb. The presentation is beautiful. The lamb was delicious. It did not taste like lamb. For an appetizer, we tried the Curry Chicken Puff (not much filling; nothing exciting) and the Pork Dumpling (that was pretty good). We decided to try a sushi roll and went with the Dragon Balls. Excellent choice! For dessert, we tried the Fried Bananas. Nicely done. Decor is gorgeous and our server, Terrence, was
(4)Keith W.
Great food and service. Hard to find good sushi in Utah that you dare eat. I will definitely be going back and recommend to friends and co-workers.
(4)Monica V.
I'm a huge fan of Sapa. Parking can be a little scarce at times, but the walk is worth it! I always have a great experience no matter how busy it is. The servers are so attentive, and offer great suggestions if you ask. I love that there is something for everyone here. Their menu is pretty eclectic. They feature some really awesome rolls ranging from $5-10/each. My favorite right now is the Lowrider, which isn't listed on the menu. Not in the mood for sushi? Well, they also have a nice selection of grilled meats and delicious entrees that you can get. I'm a huge fan of the massaman curry and the drunken noodles. If you're a drinker, they have a full bar and some signature cocktails to help get your evening started. I'm in love with the lychee martini! So what more can I rave about now... Oh yeah! With summer pretty much upon us, dining on their beautiful patio is a must. There is no other restaurant in Salt Lake City that can come close to the decor that's presented there!
(5)Tracy L.
We love this place. Both times I ordered the crunchy shrimp roll and the boneless spare rib appetizer. Patio dining was relaxing this evening and food heavenly!
(5)Tyson B.
Get a white empress and the black mountain. Black mountain isn't on the menu, but it is incredible. You won't regret it.
(5)Amanda H.
We flippin love this place. When in salt lake and in need of that sushi fix, this is our place. We started going many years ago when we went there on a date for valentines day ( I'd guess about 6 years ago) and have never gone and not liked our visit. I adore the decor ! I love when a place doesn't forget that atmosphere is just as important as the food. When I dine I want to feel happy and relaxed and taken care of. This places checks all those boxes. I can't pinpoint one thing over another honestly . We usually get about 4 rolls and share and have never not liked one. We had friends from Singapore visit and took them there and they enjoyed it as well.
(5)Taylor C.
Finally found my go to place in SLC! I recently moved here from CT and have tried a few other sushi places in the area and really wasn't impressed. Saps on the other hand was fantastic! The ambience is great and their outdoor seating section is magical. The sushi is super fresh and the variety of rolls is impressive. I highly recommend.
(5)Lee B.
Excellent sushi and a great urban feel in the SLC. The Calamari is the best I have had in Utah and the service is really good. If you are looking for a fun spot to drink, hang out and eat, Sapa will not disappoint.
(5)Chris Y.
The place was pretty good. Not the best sushi we have tried, but still very good. The dumplings were average at best. The staff was super friendly. We will be back, next time without the dumplings
(4)Greg R.
I've driven past here many times and never given it a second thought since the exterior is rather unimpressive. A friend found it on Yelp so we ate our late lunch here. It was a blustery day in SLC, so the tea house area was not available. We sat inside where the ambiance was generally pleasant albeit a little noisy. Our waitress, Amoiri made the lunch a great experience. She was respectful and attentive without being pushy. She recommended great drink pairings, and made some excellent selections for us. The sashimi selection was fresh and the Black Mountain roll was imaginative and spicy without being overwhelming (They seem to have a fascination with Aioli, since it accompanied every single roll that we ordered). Yes, you'll certainly find better Sushi in Vegas, Seattle, or Portland, but this is definitely one of the better Sushi joints in Utah.
(4)Holly E.
Awesome sushi! I have had a lot of sushi and this is definitely top in taste and creativity! Definitely order the kiss of death mmmmm
(5)Mylan D.
Let's start with food: I really like this place compared to Takashi on market street in Salt Lake City. I didn't try any of the rolls since they all taste the same from one place to another. I ordered the firecracker calamari and it is THE BEST calamari I have ever had....and I'm from CA! Haha. There's a nice crunch to every little bite you get. Huge portion for an appetizer too! I could've smashed the whole thing myself, but I shared the wealth with others...only so I can save room for my sashimi! I ordered the small sashimi plate which offered 3 different types of fish you can choose from. I ordered the Tina, albacore and salmon. Obviously, I live in Utah now, so the salmon tasted a little icy from the freezer, but it's still better than Takashi. When I ordered the sashimi plate at Takashi, it smelled like old fish. I lost my appetite. So if you're looking for great calamari and somewhat fresh sashimi, come here. Atmosphere: everyone was pretty dressy for a Wednesday night. Lots of women in heels and men in suits. Reminds me of happy hour back home. We sat outside so there was lighting and nice outdoor seating. Great for large groups. We had a going away party of 15 people and the servers were great. Servers: they kept our cups full and ensured we were happy with everything. They checked on us regularly but not too much to where it's annoying or too less to ask another server for help. I would definitely come back again. Maybe I'll try a roll.....or not
(5)Ivan S.
I love the Imperial roll and the Dragon Balls! They have a well balanced menu and some great Thai curry entrees. I've eaten here numerous times and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. For a downtown spot they are typically easy to get into, even on a busy night. For Sushi and Thai cuisine, this is a serious win!!
(5)Tim K.
One of the best sushi places in salt lake! Been here multiple times and I've never been disappointed. Sushi is always fresh and our server has never lead us astray with suggested rolls.
(5)Erica D.
Best sushi and noodles (but not pho!) in SLC. Diamond at the bar deserves a shout out - she gave us some of the best service I ever had, period, and she's a bartender - not a waitress. We came on a busy Friday night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We took a seat at the bar for about 30 minutes, and when I checked back in with the hostesses to see how much longer they said another hour... It was very confusing and off putting but Diamond overheard and encouraged us to stay at the bar and asked to take care of our dinner service immediately. It was our treat! She gave us some honest recommendations, was quick and present, and had a great attitude. The food is delicious and stylish. I suggest the massaman (I have no idea how to spell it) noodles with beef. Normally I skip beef dishes but their beef is so tender and tasty, it's a must. The atmosphere is pretty chic but not too fancy. Sapa is a great stop to begin a fun evening out on the town, just be prepared for a wait as they do not take reservations.
(5)April B.
We try to go about every 2 weeks.....amazing food ever time especially for the price
(5)Matt B.
Sashimi plate was very good and fresh. 2 stars are for how the manager handled an issue. I told my server I was on a health cleanse and could not injest fried food. She then let me order a roll with tempura flakes sprinkled on top. After eating three pieces I realized this and asked her about it. She said it was indeed tempura. The manager said she would take it off my bill if I didn't eat anymore. I was able to pick off the flecks of tempura off the remaining 5 pieces and I was within my two hour window for a flight I had to catch so I needed to eat food so I elected to eat it since I already injested the fried food. The manager said if I finished it I would have to pay for it. Which I did. Just a shame that the first fried food I ate in 27 days was because of their negligence......and charging me for the $11 roll was necessary in their eyes. For $11 they lost a customer. Won't be back. Sorry I cheated on you Takashi.
(1)Naren S.
Excellent sushi, and I loved the decor. My friend recommends the Pagoda for vegetarians. And don't forget to try the Purple Haze sake.
(5)Linda K.
Other than sushi, I cannot rate the rest of the menu since that is all I have had here. I will agree with most reviews that the sushi rolls are inexpensive; however, you get what you pay for. The sushi here is pretty blah and the rolls are almost all too similar to each other. They are also pretty small in my opinion. In the end, my husband and I ended up paying just as much as we would have for better sushi at Takashi or Naked Fish since we had to get more Sapa rolls to fill up. The service is definitely good and friendly. Absolutely no complaints there. The ambience is fairly decent and the place is pretty busy. The outside patio is awesome and is a great place to dine in the warmer months. With the service and ambience, it is a shame that the sushi isn't up to par. The food is what would keep me coming...
(2)Oliver H.
I love this place. The food is great and the presentation is fantastic. The workers are all really nice and I've never had a bad experience there. I've been to practically every sushi place in Utah and I've got to say this place is the best due to the great prices and the quality. I honestly think they could charge more but I hope they don't. I can't wait for the next time I go.
(5)Joram J.
Incredible sushi at a great price. It is the best sushi I've had in SLC, great atmosphere and very helpful /friendly staff. I recommend the Volcano Roll for sure!!
(5)LT L.
Massaman [banana] beef, their most popular dish, tastes sweet and comes with half a banana. Not my fav. Also, they accidentally brought the sushi out on a plate hot from the dishwasher. Oops. Gross. Waiter was nice.
(2)Chez G.
LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!! Love the ambiance! And Chase is my favorite server in the world!!
(5)Jennifer W.
I'm really disappointed that my first experience of Sapa was a really bad one, considering a lot of reviews of how good the sushi is. I absolutely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ordering sushi take out from this business. I placed a take out order on a Friday night, which granted is busy for them. I was told it would take 45 minutes to an hour for our order to be ready. Even with extremely busy sushi restaurants I've never experienced this long a wait, but had the time so I placed the order. I arrived at Sapa's a few minutes over an hour later and found the waiting room swamped-- true to their word it was really busy. When we arrived they asked what we were there for and when we told them take out, we were left to stand there for another 10 minutes until the server who is apparently in charge of processing take out orders materialized. When he did it took him two or three minutes to address us, and then it took another few minutes of shuffling through piles of (unpaid) order receipts to find our take out order. He grabbed the receipt and disappeared for another five minutes. In the meantime both hostesses commented on how incredibly insane Friday nights always are. In the meantime nothing was said about our order, so I finally had to ask if the rolls were even made, considering we ordered them over an hour and 15 minutes ago. The hostess (who was very nice) said she thought they probably were. The take out waiter showed up another five minutes later with our order and we finally paid. Even if the sushi was brilliant (the rolls we got were pretty mediocre, and in particular the tuna on top of the Red Dragon roll looked pretty manhandeld), it wouldn't excuse an hour long wait time for take out and an additional TWENTY MINUTE WAIT in the waiting area with very little communication about the status of our order. It's hard to believe that even at the busiest of sushi places, three very simple rolls and an order of edamame would take an hour and twenty minutes to get to us, and though the service was very nice and well-intentioned, it was ultimately a terrible experience. I can't comment as to what dining in is like, but would strongly recommend taking your ordering out business elsewhere.
(1)Miriam P.
I love the food but I hate the service. Each time I eat here, I hope my experience with the service will be different, but at least as consistent as they are with great food, I shouldn't think they'd be any different in the poor reputation of their service. The 4-stars is for the fresh, unique and tasty rolls and the price is nothing to complain about. Very reasonable for what you get and makes dealing with the attitude and lack of efficiency that comes with their service worth tolerating. I will continue to eat here, assuming my patience with the bad service doesn't wear out.
(4)Steven P.
Dang, Sapa... We were sat promptly but waited 15 minutes at our table before leaving because no one greeted us, or told us they'd be right with us, or took any drink orders.. it was like we weren't even there. We had just got done hiking and craved some sushi and while we felt a little underdressed, we still hoped to be acknowledged by the waitstaff at the very least?
(1)Amanda S.
The place has a really nice decoration and the outside tables are great during the summer. The sushi is really good, fresh and affordable. The best prices in Salt Lake for sure.
(4)D. W.
In a very clinical sense, this place should not be rated anywhere near this by me as on the surface, they hit several of the sourest notes with me. I was served jasmine tea (read my other reviews for my thoughts on that), though it was one of the better versions of that, they were unreasonably slow (granted I did come in towards when they were closing for the afternoon, but I also asked if they were ok with that and they did seat me) and the sushi rolls on the menu are definitely of a similar fusion variety as Fat Fish, as I think Monica has noted elsewhere and they even use the same oversized serving trays. When I got my sushi, the first roll I got had a couple pieces that broke apart, something I generally deplore overall in sushi places. From that poor start, though, it was undeniable that the food was fantastic. The first roll I had, the Chili Duo, was excellent and it was falling apart mostly due to an execution error in the kitchen of whoever made the roll trying to stuff too much inside the seaweed skin. The second two rolls had no such issue. I would normally interject my irritation at being served a crunchy tempura-based roll at the end, but given that the previous two rolls were spicy, but the kind of spicy that I like, namely heat with some very solid flavor, that I didn't mind so much and even if it came with krab, it was really well done still. I would happily (and will again, if I ever return) have any or all of those again, even though I had to, as is the way it goes with me and fusion rolls, delete some of the ingredients that didn't belong there from a couple of the rolls. Service, as noted, was a bit on the absent side and as mentioned, were very slow, but were dead on the money accurate, aside from not getting enough ginger and not having a waitress at hand to get more. Definitely order several things at once and hope for the best here. I would normally also mention here that being tagged $4 for a pot of tea is absurd, but it wasn't so much a negative here as a word to wise. Drink prices are not published on the menu (at least where I could find), so I'm guessing this is another of those places that really soaks it in with drinks in the hopes of making margin that way. With all of those seeming negatives, it really speaks to both the quality of the food leaving the kitchen as well as the place itself that it still was able to overcome what for me would normally be mega strikes against returning. I mostly still do and it's because this place has character, ambiance, charm and the vaunted "it factor" in spades. The outside patio is a marvel. Words sort of fail me. The outside of the building along State is junk, looking like another in a crappy line that spawned Big Deluxe and Burt's Tiki, but inside, it's truly something special, near magical, perhaps. All of the interior decor is flawless and "right", from the wall decor of paintings and tile to the blown glass light fixtures. Maybe if I would have parked in the lot along 700 S., it would have been different as to the exterior of the place, but I nearly missed the glory of the outside patio and all the little open houses that would be quite fun to dine in some time, I think... Definitely worth checking out, as this place is something special and even though I think most of the menu is goofy and wish they'd go to something a lot more traditionally-minded, it is still, for the most part, very well executed and tasty. I can't think of another place around quite like this altogether and that's saying something in this town...
(4)Amy D.
It looks weird from the outside, but inside is super modern and there's a gorgeous outdoor seating area that they also rent out for functions --it's quaint and is protected on all side from the wind. We ask to sit out there any time we can. They do an all you can eat deal for ~$24/person M-Th from 5-6:30. It includes sushi rolls, soups, salads and appetizers. This is a good option if you're starving and want to try a bunch of different things. It's eat-in only (don't be silly) and they cut it right off at 6:30. Each person at the table can order 2 items at a time. Otherwise, I'd stay away from the apps and stick to sushi. Rolls start at $5, which is cool. There's really something for everyone. You miss out on the variety at other places --you'll definitely notice the same ingredients appearing all over the menu, but it's worth it for the price. Drink menu is solid --$8 uncorking fee, which is dirt cheap. Service is solid --we've gone a handful of times and have never had any problems. Obviously service is a bit slower during peak times, but otherwise, the waitstaff is pretty good at pacing and will keep your water glass full at all times.
(4)Trissta H.
Disappointment sums this up. I had friends that said this place was good, and city weekly rated this on the top three sushi places of Utah; I said meh ,why not try it? First off, they do have decent prices. Second, their patio is pretty sweet - especially in the summer. Third, I have only tried the sushi - so this review is for sushi only. Now the complaints - sushi places rated decently shouldn't have "krab." Their rice was separated and fell off of my roll, not really fond of that. I had to ask the waiter three different times for my appetizer, and I received it along with mine and my entire parties dinner. We reserved the patio a week in advance for the backelorette party, and were seated inside as the patio was "full." Overall, I was not impressed and will not be coming back here by choice.
(2)Tony K.
Sapa should have been called sucka...showed up and asked for outside. 1 hour later they came and told us that they had an inside table or we could wait for outside in another 15 minutes which is what we where told 30 minutes earlier. The waiter was equally as bad as the service we received before getting our seats we had to ask several times for a fork and finally had to ask another waiter. Food was good but took forever and the attitude and service really sucked.
(1)Lisa M.
Sapa never fails to deliver. The vegan options are amazing! Loved the veggie rolls, and the vrggie curry was an awakening for my palate. Our waiter, Tommy, quick on refills, explaining tasty menu items, excellent service.
(5)Mike W.
Sapa? Yes please!!! I love Sapa, it's my favorite sushi place in town. My wife and I have been coming here for a couple of years now. I gave it five stars even though the services is sometimes kinda slow, and it's always cold in the dining area, plus the parking lot is really small so parking is limited when it's busy. But the food makes up for it in the end. The food is always really fresh, creatively plated and delicious. I always have intentions of trying something different but end up getting my usual. Which is the jalapeño bomb and mussel shooters to start. The jalapeño bomb is stuffed with cream cheese and spicy tuna , then fried. It has the perfect amount of spice. The sauce that comes with it is so good, I just wish they'd give a little more of it. The Albacore Garlic Roll is phenomenal, my absolute fav. It has some fried garlic chips on top and I'm not exactly sure what the sauce is made of but I'd guess it's like a black pepper, garlic, sweet onion sauce, it's sooo good! The Maui Wowie is my second favorite. It's topped with tuna, avocado, and macadamia nuts. The flavor combination is delicious! I would defiantly recommend trying this place, you'll get hooked too!
(5)Claudia H.
I wasn't impressed at all. This place was so sub par. For the price, you'd expect something grand, but we left disappointed and ended up ordering a pizza when we got back to the hotel. We ate outside, which was a good choice. It was gorgeous. The drinks were okay. I had a pomegranate martini, but it was filled with orange pulp. No thanks. Yuck. My husband drank it. I then ordered an alcoholic thai tea, which was pretty great. We ordered the calamari as a starter. To our surprise, it contained mostly fried onion. We sent it back. The sushi rolls weren't great. Not at all. And we ordered a ton, so I was expecting to be blown away by at least one roll. Nada. No luck. The service was okay, but our waitress went missing for large chunk of time. Im glad I don't live in SLC, because if that's how they do sushi, they are really missing out.
(2)Jacob F.
Prices are great, atmosphere is great, and of course the sushi is great. Parking sucks and is limited.
(5)Heidi A.
The most amazing delicious sushi you will find anywhere. I have eaten sushi in CA, FL, NY & CT... Sapas beats them all hands down. Every roll is amazing... Try the dragon balls. Can't wait to come here again.
(5)Rachel W.
I love Sapa! Great ambiance for a romantic dinner, or a large group, and very creative sushi rolls. My only complaint would be that I wish they served pho for dinner also. But this is still one of my favorite sushi spots. We always start with an order of jalapeno bombs and mussel shooters with quail eggs. So yummy! The jalapeno bombs come with two sauces: one is sort of like a spicy mayo and the other one I believe is a wasabi mayo. Not exactly low-cal, but totally worth it. I wish I was a little more adventurous, but I always order the same rolls every time because they are so damn good, I can't pass them up! And I am always happy I did :) Try the Maui Wowie, Albacore Garlic (the sauce is to die for) and the Sunset. I know you can pretty much get the Sunset anywhere, but theirs is perfection. And don't forget to ask for Carly if you want good service :)
(5)Vida A.
Update time! It's still busy on the weekends and a fun crowd. Maybe because our group was rowdy but we heard a lot of things from other patrons that night. Maybe because we had the cool kid's table in the corner but who knows. Our server had a hard time at first with keeping up with our drink orders but she held strong. The drink that comes in the coconut unanimously tasted like windex and Annie the manager was nice to make us a new drink, lychee martini, yum. Thai iced tea was too sweet for me and it lacked alcohol. For the food, legit sushi and priced really fair. Dragon balls are very good, but with a name like that, come on. Calamari was better this time around with really good sauces. We had the sunset and some other rolls that after our second carafe of sake and wine and whiskey, skips my mind, really good, ha! Decor is really nice with beautiful blown glass chandeliers. Bathrooms were clean. Parking can be a issue. Great night!
(4)Dave W.
Frustrating to find a good restaurant that has good service, great food and to be told that you can make a reservation on a special event or evening! I called to make a reservation to be told only for a group of eight or more. Then be reassured that the restaurant is usually dead up until six and if I was there before then I would be seated really fast. Mind you this is Saturday eve and being my anniversary I wanted a I be prepared well low and behold they have a two hour wait time and no logical response when asked wtf. Thanks sapa. I won't buy friends gift certificates to your restaurant this year I won't be recommending it to anyone for anything else but lunch.
(2)Mary W.
My partner and I went to Sapas for dinner. The atmosphere was great, but the service was lacking. We waited for our drink order to be taken, even though we weren't given a drink menu until after we ordered. We order an appitizer, but we never got it. I think it was given to the table next to us. We ordered our food, and another drink. My second drink came out once I was done eating dinner. The food was decent, but not so good that I would go back for seconds.
(3)Kelly O.
I was craving Curry and although it was very good. We ordered some rolls for the people in our group. The Vegas roll was terrific as was every one we tried. The srevice was great. When craving Sushi, Sapa's the place.
(4)Elil Y.
We had a delicious celebratory dinner here. The wait was non-existent since no one was sitting at the sushi bar. We were seated immediately and although it took a while to get our drinks, the rolls we got were so yummy! Sunset roll was my fav with a little bit of lemon. The albacore garlic roll was also unique with the roasted garlic on top. What a great sushi restaurant!
(4)Rachel M.
Finally got to try this place after a reliable friend recommended it and we were totally pleased. It exceeded our expectations. The food was good and creative. We had the best server ever, Jared. The atmosphere was very modern and tasteful. And, to our surprise and best of all, it's totally cheap! We tried an app, 3 rolls and a noodle dish. Everything was very good and very reasonably priced. The menu was interesting, in the good way. The curry chicken puff was like the normal Thai appetizer, but was served with a creamy wasabi sauce. The rolls we ordered had things like lemon and jalapeno. And the noodles were so good. It was basically a Vietnamese rice noodle dish with Thai yellow curry on top. Such a good idea. Our server was seriously one of the best servers I've ever had. He just did everything right. They do this all-you-can-eat thing during weeknight 5-6:30 for $24 or something like that. It includes most of the menu and you just keep ordering whatever you want from the normal menu. This is a great idea. One interesting note: They don't take reservations. We went in on Friday at about 7:30 and there were several people waiting in the lobby to be seated and the hostess told us it would be 45 mins. My husband was starving so we went somewhere else, but returned on Saturday at about 8. There were only a couple of people waiting this time and she also told us it would be 45 mins. My husband and I gave each other the 'yeah right' look. Then, we were seated less than 5 mins later. So, apparently the hostess isn't very good at her job. Also note: Most of the things we ordered were spicy, so be aware of that. One more note: If you are in a super sushi mood and want something specific, I would say they don't have the greatest roll selection I've ever seen, so this might not be the place you want to go to to satisfy a specific craving. For example, I really like Unagi, but the only offered it on two rolls that sounded too plain. Pretty much all sushi rolls taste the same to me anyways, but I would think the would make a special roll by request We will definitely be returning to Sapa regularly.
(5)Allison M.
Loved Sapa!! I'm not very adventurous when it comes to sushi, so I stuck with the Philly Roll and the Black Dragon roll. Both were fabuluos! We were with a large party and everyone loved the dishes/rolls they got. We also had great service, despite such a large party. It was pouring rain on the night we went, so we were unable to check out the back patio area, which I hear is awesome. I will be going back for sure!
(4)Chris S.
Ate dinner here on a busy Friday night. Waited a 1/2 hr to be seated, and then it was smooth sailing from there. Ordered 2 apps, Pork Dumplings and the Jalapeño Bomb. Both are very good. Next were the entrees. The 2 teens ordered the Beef and Chicken Teriyaki, and they both enjoyed it. We ordered 3 rolls, 1 special, Kiss of Death, and the Volcano. All 3 rolls were very good. We also ordered a side of the String Beans which were surprisingly very good.
(5)BC G.
Very pleased with Sapa. It was busy and the ladies at the front were very good about getting us in for my wife's bday. The atmosphere is fantastic. We had a new server that was training but a very experienced server took care of us also which shows me they care about their customers. I highly recommend the Wok N Roll which is like a version of surf and turf with filet mignon and tuna. Sashimi we ordered with thin slices of lemon and jalapeño on the side which I recommend they offer. Other rolls that were great were the Chili Duo, kiss of death, albacore garlic and a few others... I tried the mussel shooters which I never like anywhere and they were great. I highly recommend Sapa.
(5)Charles S.
34 Reviews? 4 Stars average? Yah, sounds about right. I'll second that! Actually, I guess I'll 35th it. The sushi here is fresh, imaginative and beautifully presented. The "spicy" rolls are actually SPICY! I love that! Truth in advertising is a wonderful thing. The service is great and the atmoshpere is very cool. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer and they were divine. We shared a few different sushi rolls. Each one was vastly different, but all were very yummy. The only meh part of the meal was my soup. It was called coco chicken, I think. The description and ingredients made it sound like Tom Kha Gai, and that's pretty much what it was. But it just didn't have the punch and pop that it should. It was good, but just not nearly bold and flavorful enough to cure my "Tom" jones. We will certainly be adding Sapa to our regular rotation of go-to sushi joints.
(4)Scott D.
Prologue: I have a test I run on every Japanese place I eat at...I'll always order the gyoza appetizer, and if they are good...then the sushi will be good too...the gyoza were great. Never in my life would I even notice this place as one of the best Sushi joints in Utah as there is nothing showy about the outside to draw attention to it... As soon as you walk in (past the Texas Chainsaw Massacre-type door...if you've seen the movie, you know what door I mean) you are met with a beautifully decorated restaurant. Ok, so the place looks nice, but what about the food? I love sushi, and I went into this place with high expectations as I had heard a lot of good things about it. The menu was stocked with what sounded like great rolls, but I went with the recommendation of a coworker and tried the Imperial and Tataki Rolls...needless to say, I was blown away with how amazing everything was. It honestly tasted like the fish had just been caught that day. I've also sampled a number of other rolls that I can't remember the names of, but they too were really good. If you go during the warmer months, ask to eat outside where you will enjoy their patio...(it's really cool.) So yes, it is possible to find really good sushi at the top of The Rockies, and you need not look any further than Sapa.
(4)M L.
All but one of the rolls was really good and fresh. Pricing for rolls averaged $8 which seemed reasonable. Service was really good as well. The only downside was the music. Not only was it horrible but way too loud. Will def try again.
(4)Ti B.
Wow! Are you kidding me!! This place was sooo yummy! I LOVED it! Maybe it was because I am from LA, but this place was CHEAP!! I loved all the rolls and green beans...the flavor was so delish!! It has the cutest little outside garden with beautiful trees...so romantic and beautiful. This place is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is gorgeous!! The sushi has little rice, which I love so you can concentrate on the fish flavors. It is sooo good! :)
(4)Dave R.
As good as it gets. Authentic...amazing environment and decor. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
(5)Matt T.
Great sushi, low prices and great atmosphere. The food presentation is superb and quality of service is moderate. They are usually busy all the time, arrive early.
(5)Olyssa K.
Great service and the food is good! Love coming here, it's a pretty hip place with the best decor. We've had a few birthday parties here and will continue coming back.
(5)Laurie B.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of quality sushi and reasonable prices in Salt Lake, then Sapa is the way to go. Don't abuse your tastebuds or your gastrointestinal tract by going for cheap sushi somewhere else - just spring for a few extra dollars per roll (good size rolls, I might add, and still a few dollars cheaper than some of the most expensive places in the city) and eat your fill with they're awesome all-you-can-eat deal in the evenings. I really enjoyed the Volcano roll in particular. Looking forward to going back to Sapa!
(4)Sarah T.
I can't remember our server's name. She was really nice and helpful and seemed to be working behind the bar also. Loved the baked mussels and the lowrider roll! The fried banana dessert was also bomb. Next time I'm going to try the dessert that they set on fire!
(5)Thaylene R.
Sushi was great. Vermicelli noodle dish was unique and delicious. Serving size was generous. Josh was an outstanding server.
(5)Kyle K.
So, Sapa answers this burning question: Can Kyle be bribed for a good review for food? The answer is yes. But to be honest, they'd still get 5 stars even if I had to pay. I'm a bit embarrassed that I was invited to a Yelp elite event there, where they showered us with sushi, rolls, entrees, and even cocktails, (did you just think of literally being showered with raw fish?) and I haven't written a review yet. I'm sure my compatriots adequately described every delectable course and the friendly waitstaff. So for this review, I just have to say "ditto." The food is beautiful and tasty. The staff is great. The atmosphere is quite nice. A total must-try south of downtown.
(5)Ilene R.
Hands down, this is THEEEE best sushi in the valley! I will only ever go here whenever I have a sushi craving!
(5)Michelle K.
I'm updating my review after eating here last week. This restaurant seems to have changed their business model. They are now offering an all you can eat model for happy hour. I did not come during this time but instead during regular dinner hours. They have changed how much fish they put into the rolls but the prices have not changed. Our rolls were mostly rice and barely anything else. They were bland and not good. We asked our waitress and she didn't care that we did not like the quality of the rolls we received. I will not be back. There are other sushi restaurants in town that offer better rolls with more fish on them for the same price and better service.
(2)Angie H.
Hmpfh! Where do I start? My husband and I pulled up in front. He said, "Run up, and see what the wait time is" - I met the hostess and said "How long is the wait?" she said "20 Minutes", I went back out to the car, told my husband "20 minutes, and I put us on the list" -We got the kiddos out of the car and went inside. By the time we got inside, our name was crossed off the list. I said "I thought you said 20 minutes" she said "We called you, and you weren't around, I'll add you to the list now" This is the THIRD time we have tried to have a good time at Sapa - First time service was so shitty we left before we got served, second time - they were slammed and we were hungry (so we didn't want to wait). Today, we ordered Miso Soup, Squid Salad, Jalapeno Bombs (which are THE bomb) - SO good, the Tasmanain Devil Roll, and the Blazing Jazz Roll. We were never brought the Blazing Jazz Roll (but we were charged for it). This place does not have anything for kids, no kiddie menus, no kiddie portions. We asked our waitress what she might recommend for our kids she said "Maybe some oranges" - but, she never brought them. We ordered the Teriyaki chicken for our kids. We had to ask a man (possibly the manager) about something for the kids, he brought out some ice cream. Our waitress brought our children two valentine balloons...I guess she didn't notice that someone brought those for his girlfriend and she "left them behind" - (ahem...we noticed). I had to go to the bar to ask for our tab. And at the end of the day, we paid our bill, left a shitty tip, and wrote "Shit Service" on our bill. Thanks Sapa. You suck.
(1)Ciara J.
Amazing! Definitely don't skip the Volcano!!!
(5)Stephen G.
Stopped in based on the reviews on Yelp! Busy dining room, so my wife and I sat at the Sushi Bar, on the side. It was like sitting at a chef's table. Nice to talk with the Sushi Chefs and watch them at their craft. Sushi was very good. Mussel appetizer was very tasty. Decor and atmosphere was really cool. I'd definitely go back again.
(4)Jowanza J.
I have a handful of needs when I go out to eat and this place met none of them. There was no diversity on the menu for someone with my eating restrictions (dairy free / gluten free), and the service was slow. I ended up getting a chicken curry dish which wasn't at all impressive. The vegetarian sushi options had the least variety I had seen up until this point. I wouldn't eat hear again.
(1)Devin L.
Love this place ! My mom and I have been coming here ever since they first opened and we have never left disappointed. My mother loves to get the Bento Box during lunch time, I also like the Bento Box . I have broken out of my comfort zone and have started trying a different kind of sushi every time we go . I've tried the red dragon roll and UFO roll. Both have been so so delicious . The only things I wish they had on their dessert menu would be the mochi ice cream and green tea ice cream. This place is defiantly a place to try.
(5)Mike G.
Sapa was reccommended by freiends and man they were spot on. The Sashimi Large pate was awesome & fresh. we had multiple rols and the Volcano was excellent as well. Good service great atmosphere on the patio.
(4)Nickie J.
I love this place. For the most part service is outstanding! I don't eat fish so everyone who complained about the fish to rice ratio doesn't affect me. I got a vege roll, something with rainforest in it. It was outstanding. It was so great, I even got an order to go. I will say the rolls you order to go are MUCH smaller than when you order and eat there. However I love this place, just hate the fact that it's down town. Also, we had potstickers which were amazing as well.
(5)H Y.
The decor was nice and the service was great? However, the food here is good but not worth the price. I've been here once and we ordered sushi and their famous beef curry. Sushi was average, but beef curry was very good. Although you definitely can get same quality of food for cheaper price elsewhere.
(3)Tina R.
Sapa is so good. I have been there several times and have always had a great experience. Their Massaman beef is heavenly. I have yet to have a roll I didn't love. The service is fantastic and the wait staff is friendly. Love Sapa!
(5)Andrew W.
Ordered takeout and based on the reviews for how good it was thought it might be with the forty five minute wait the hostess said it would be, only to have to stand around for an additional twenty five minutes while they searched for our lost order and had it made. Slow service and embarrassingly unapologetic staff. Not taking my business back there again.
(1)Sam W.
Amazing atmosphere and service. It feels like an upscale Vegas restaurant with the textured walls and colorful glass fixtures. The drinks are excellent, especially the alcoholic Thai iced tea. The sushi is average or worse, but the entrees were good. Bottom line: come here for the classy lounge experience. Food and drinks are good, but if you're looking exclusively for sushi there are much better choices.
(4)Mary S.
Dragon balls are out of sight- spicy and amazing. This place has an amazing selection of dishes and everything we ordered was fresh, visually appealing and soooo yummy. Can't wait to get back to this place when I'm in town.
(5)Stephen W.
This is easily the best sushi place in the valley, if not the state. The nigiri always tastes fresh and the rolls are all pretty fantastic. The Tazmanian Devil roll is my favorite but the East Brooklyn and the Red Dragon aren't far behind. Avoid the Dragon Balls which in my opinion are highly overrated. I always get at least two orders of the yellowtail nigiri and it's always top shelf. In addition to being the best tasting, it also happens to be very reasonable price wise.
(5)Zoe R.
I love this place! They have great sushi and good price, the ambiance is always fun too! every thing I have tried on the menu from sushi to other dishes have been great! I wish the service was faster and the hosts were a bit nicer, in that case I would have given it five stars!
(4)Jack R.
Love this place. Something for everyone! You don't have to like sushi to have a great meal here. Although the sushi is pretty darn good - you can't go wrong. the Snow White is our favorite. The fillet mignon is redic awesome. Apps are great too - calamari is not run of the mill - light and tasty. The dudes at the sushi bar are super friendly. At times, the service is a little obnoxious and one of the managers can be very rude. Ignore them and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Drinks are good too - my fav is the lychee martini. Cheers!
(4)Launi H.
Delicious Sushi, great ambiance. We have eaten here quite a few times, I give it only 3 stars because the service is hit and miss. We had a horrible waiter for our anniversary dinner recently, and he was smug about it to boot. Hit Sapa up for lunch, it's not quite as busy and everyone seems to be on the ball. If you're not into the sushi- try the drunken noodles, they are awesome.
(3)Kat M.
Sapa is just Lovely. I got to sit on the patio (for the first time) on my last go-around and it was simply... relaxing. The servers were great and seemed really nice and non-stressed even though it was decently busy. On the recommendation of my friend, I had the Poki salad which was amazing! We also shared the Brooklyn house roll that and I am still thinking about. Delicious and lovely presentation to boot! I do however wish they had more creative options for nigiri and sashimi. The icing on the cake was that our bottle of wine only cost $20. They don't gouge you if you want to share a drink and I really respect that. All around it's a beautiful and great experience for a a fancy or even a casual sushi night out. The pricing is par as to what you would expect for a sushi joint. Check Sapa out, between the food and the service and those amazing traditional huts outside, you won't dine at another place like this.
(4)Sadaf M.
I celebrated my birthday here with 20 or so friends. They were very accomodating with our group considering it is not a very big restaurant. The interior is very warm and welcoming especially in the winter time and it has a really nice feel. The food was also super yummy! I know between the 20 of us we tried a great variety of the sushi and everyone I asked was pretty satisfied. I know a lot of friends who have gone back since then and still say great things. The size of the pieces was a little on the smaller size than what I am usually used to but the flavor definietely was there so I let it go. We also ordered some sakes and those were served great as well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was good except for one friend who did not get her food until 45 minutes after everyone else had and ate it. Not sure what happened there but it was a little sad and we felt pretty bad for her. I know they also have an unlimited sushi M-Th which I would really love to try. I will be going back for that.
(4)Heimlich M.
Had sushi and noodles. I was surprised that the sushi was just ok (better than average but not spectacular). The noodles were really good though. Would come back for the noodles and atmosphere. I wouldn't make a trip their for sushi but would order it if I was there. The restaurant is has a great feel though. Neat building and design, friendly staff. Pricing seemed good for an upscale sushi place.
(4)Karen F.
Sapa is #3 of my favorites as far as sushi places go in Salt Lake City. The ambiance is great, especially if you are seated outside in the summer. I have not had the problems with service that some others reported The sushi rolls are very inexpensive and decent. They don't use premium crab or fish on top of the rolls, but then again that is why the rolls are so cheap and it doesn't seem to take away from the flavor of the roll as a whole. The string beans are amazing!!! I like this place and go back frequently.
(4)Kristi P.
I'm from California and it's been hard to find good sushi that doesn't break the bank in Utah! We LOVE Saba and this will be our favorite SLC sushi spot for sure! Their prices are awesome! Fish is FRESH! Love the service and the restaurant look & feel! We tried the Albacore Garlic Roll, Maui Wowie & the volcano! We loved them all! Definitely check this place out!
(5)Chris C.
How is every review not a five star? This place is awesome and has unique sauces that set apart their rolls from any other place.
(5)Adam W.
All I can say is, I would pay double to get their pho at dinner (they only do pho for lunch). We typically eat at Sapa once or twice a month and have never had a bad experience. If you're a lover of pho, go there for lunch and ask for the rare steak on the side. Epic!
(5)Bradley Hanan C.
Food was amazing. Spectacular service, and the coffee was perfect. Made with so much love. Will come back next time we're in town.
(5)Felipe Z.
If you go eat there, make sure you eat in the patio. What a beautiful patio they have. The fountain in the middle, the koi fish in the corner, the sculptures, the shade... It gets your chi up to 100%. The food was good, pretty good prices too. If there's an appetizer to try is the one with tuna and crab and avocados, that comes with this thin crackers that was DELICIOUS. no joke, ill get that every time I go there from now on. A great place to go, and the service was off the hook. Definitely a place to go visit if you either live in SLC or are visiting.
(4)Dustin T.
I already have a favorite sushi place in SLC, so I was not planning on going somewhere else that I could rate as 5-stars. But then I decided to give Sapa a try, based on high reviews on Yelp - and I'm glad I did. The place gets 5-stars for three reasons: 1. Freshness. This is always the most important factor for sushi places and everything we had was very fresh. 2. Creativity. I am tired of seeing the same rolls emerge in basically every sushi restaurant. This place had some creative rolls and with the sauces on every serving platter, the presentation was fantastic, even on the least expensive rolls. I also always like ordering a few popular rolls not found on the menu. When you give Sapa a try, ask for the Low-Rider roll. But the Maui roll was fantastic as well, with fresh Maguro and mango and macademia nuts sprinkled ont op. 3. Value. This place doesn't break the bank. We had 5 rolls and appetizers and the total bill was $50.... Also, the setting is great. It's not pretentious, like so many good places are. Yet it's got a hip decor and feel to it. The service was great - where we never had to ask for a refill and we got our food very fast - on a super busy night. This may be our new favorite place.
(5)Capt. Scott G.
This place truly is the best sushi in SLC. Love coming here. My server Candice was ON IT! Sashimi is always fresh. Miso soup is unique. Met the manager, Drew. Class act and very proud of his operation. Everything is fast and correct. You must eat here! Check out the Koi pond on the porch. Very cool.
(5)Jason O.
I love Sapa - especially in the summertime when the outdoor patio is open. The menu has a great variety of sushi and baked dishes, and everything is priced really well. The restaurant is decorated beautifully as well. Try their Pho at lunchtime as well!
(4)Whitney N.
Love the ambiance. Reliably good food. Cocktails skew overly sweet. Service is hit or miss.
(4)Neena V.
I've only been here twice, so far. But the very first time I went to Sapa; I ordered lychee ice tea, mussel shooters, spicy yellowtail roll, mojo roll, and the kiss of death; everything was great! There wasn't a single disappointment there. I enjoyed the food and the environment. And the service was quite wonderful. I would definitely continue to come here!
(5)Stephanie L.
My mom and I went here last Tuesday for our latest mother daughter date and it was really fantastic. The inside is gorgeous and modern, I loved the layout of the dining room and the blown glass looking light fixtures were beautiful. We got the Red Dragon roll(spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber), Tataki Roll tuna, (roasted garlic, crab, onion, avocado, cucumber), and a Luscious Lover roll (tempura shrimp, unagi, avocado, cucumber, strawberries). We also got teriyaki chicken and a noodle dish with shrimp. Everything was delicious that we ate, I loved the Tataki roll the most, and my mom loved the Lover roll. We ordered the chocolate mouse desert, but our server brought us a chocolate cheesecake. It was too rich, and hard to eat after we had a bunch of food but it was delicious. The manager Ricardo(I think), was wonderfully attentive and nice, he checked in on us several times throughout our meal. We will be back for sure to check out the live bands out in the courtyard, and eat outside, it was a lovely experience.
(4)Charisse P.
If you're looking for a unique, fun, delicous, reasonably-priced Asian meal, I'd highly recommend Sapa. On the other hand, if you're looking for somewhere to take your kids, I would say pick somewhere else. haha. This is very much an ADULT venue. Nothing for kids (it is, after all, a SUSHI place!) The menu is unique and fun, the prices are better than anywhere else around, and the servers know their stuff. You can't beat their $5 rolls - they're insanely delicious, especially for the price. Oh, and I have two words for you: DRAGON BALLS. :)
(4)Jeff B.
Great their business is good, but they made me wait looking at empty seats at the sushi bar - I couldn't even have a drink at the sushi bar, I was directed to the bar at the side. Sayanora
(1)Diamond C.
For the area, I was disappointed. I wanted to go to a place that was a bit cheaper than takashi for lunch but still decent. While we weren't after some sashimi this time, their menu is pretty bare in terms of sashimi FYI (red flag #1) Their parking lot is really tiny (it was filled but Sapa was not), but that certainly was not factored into our rating. There is decent parking all around the place; especially the huge lot next to it! For me, it's FOOD then SERVICE then DECOR in order of importance. So many places I've been to have average service but excellent food, so service for me, for most occasions it's always going to be second, or later. At sapa it seemed to be the reverse. At Sapa it was: DECOR then SERVICE then FOOD in terms of quality. Their rolls have very tiny pieces of fish on them and most are filled with imitation crab (or maybe real crab?) It seemed no better than the CA roll filling; which is usually fake crab. Even their selection of premium rolls mostly had salmon, "crab" or tempura (red flag #2: this is a huge red flag at a sushi restaurant). We got the seaweed salad as well, and it was TINY. At most other places it is the same price but I get a heaping pile of it, which is easy to share. My date and I only got a little bit as we shared the tiny amount that arrived. We were seated pretty quickly, some reviewers had a bit more trouble. The service was ok and just a hair below average, but we'll try some place else next time; even with the cheaper prices. A few times we asked for something and the waitress would come back to ask if we had gotten it. No, we didn't get it yet.... They had stickers on their menu for all you can eat at 5-7pm some weekdays (can't remember which stretch of week days exactly), but that would be about the only time I'd ever go now. Maybe. I'll certainly be trying a few other places first. My old place was about $4 cheaper for all you can eat, had better fish and some of their rolls were not filled with fake crab. (red flag #3). It even had better nigiri on the all you can eat menu as well. Mr Sushi - Encinitas, CA. And it doesn't get the rating that Sapa does on yelp. I certainly don't consider that fair, but I think it's a regional thing. Most people judge a restaurant based on the ones for the area. You don't expect the food in Arco, ID to be the quality of Paris do you? But still, it is relative. I encourage people to check out the menu online before you go. Over the years, I think you can get a feel for a sushi place before you go [somewhat] based on their menu. The more sashimi and nigiri you see the better the place is -- usually. Yes, rolls can be awesome, but most of the time when your roll selection is limited to fake crab rolls you're not going to get good sushi. I should know better by now. I'm no sushi expert and I can usually get something decent any sushi/japanese place I go, but this place left me with little appealing options and all were overpriced based on their ingredients and quality. Yes, Sapa's cheap prices aren't cheap when you sit down to look at their menu and the quality of the food. This place has a ton of room for improvement. If you want to see people who go nuts for sushi, check out the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi".
(2)Laurie R.
Went here for lunch. The ambience is amazing. The sushi looked pretty good, but since I'm not a sushi gal I wouldn't touch it (although I was told it was good). I had the short ribs bento box. The salad was great and the California rolls were good. The short ribs had terrific flavor but they were really tough and chewy. Another coworker had the lamb bento box and she really enjoyed it. The service was great. She got us in and out of there in an hour. I'd go back but I'd have one of the other bento boxes or pho.
(3)Dre S.
Loved this place. Came here on a date night and the food was delicious! The nigiri was smooth like butter! The only complaint I have was the waiting area and the hostess.
(4)Lil M.
Sit at the sushi bar for best service or outside for the experience. Albacore garlic roll is my favorite. Don't be scared. Try it!
(4)Maria M.
Dear Sapa, I love you. never leave. thx.
(5)Becky B.
The service (Emily) and the hamachi nigiri and the volcano roll made my Monday! Also...skip the cheap, bad sake and head straight for the Hakutsuru.
(4)Annie P.
It's one of my regulars and lately was hit/miss .... however! Today it was super yummy! Had Imperial and Sunset rolls - they were amazing and the quality and freshness was definitely back! Waitress was phenomenal in service and attitude, thank you Anna. :) She also explained two new Sushi chefs had been hired and I am so glad they did :)
(4)James F.
Simply awesome. Great food and great service. Sapa is my new #1 in SLC. Expect to pay 1/2 to 2/3 the price of better known establishments in SLC for equal or better quality food and service.
(5)Brandon K.
A friend took me here. Said it was the best sushi ever. He was exaggerating. It's good though. The rolls are cheap ($5-10) but they are quite a bit smaller than most places. Our server was great and had some good suggestions. The building is very unique and provides a fun atmosphere. I wish they tools reservations. I will probably return.
(4)Anne Marie S.
I ran in to grab a bite to eat. Pretty good tasting sushi. There wasnt alot of people there so I got my food quick. The server seemed new, asked me and the sushi chef a few questions about my order. Still good sushi tho
(4)Emi P.
Sapa, what happened?! This was one of our go-to places for sushi, although the fish selection is small, it's always been good quality and nice rolls. But tonight we were greeted by a new "all you can eat" sign, which usually isn't the sign of quality... and then I got my sushi. The rice was mush and the rolls very misshapen, with the Philly roll containing a really thin amount of meh salmon. The Umami roll claimed on the menu to include Tasmanian Trout, which is why I ordered it, but it came with the almost-too-old salmon instead. I wasn't informed they were out of trout, and when I told the waiter, he tried BSing me about it- "that's what it's always been! I love it for the salmon, mmmm." Nothing puts me off more about it than the staff just covering up for the restaurant being cheap and dishonest. This was on top of it being a half empty restaurant, and they seated us, a quiet couple, right next to an extremely loud group with yelling young kids and singing drunk women, which you should really watch out for with customers when there are a ton of other seating choices. So I don't know Sapa, did you change owners? Head sushi chefs? Either way we're not coming back with much better choices near by.
(2)Mikal O.
Definitely style over substance. Initial experience: the pretty but plastic looking hostess told us she could sneak us in without a New Year's Eve reservation but told us "not to take too long!" She then explained that she wasn't trying to be rude but that was the situation. OK. We ordered 4 rolls and the miso soup. Miso was yummy and the rolls were tasty but looked anorexic. We saw a beautiful roll at a nearby table and asked the waitress (who was very efficient and friendly) for one of those. She brought us another thin and lazily put-together roll. Maybe our waitress was ordering from a bottom tier chef but you would expect much better consistency from a restaurant that is trying so hard to look excellent. Not too expensive but for the amount of food we got not so great. We both left a bit hungry and had to eat again an hour or two later. The garden outside looks nice. Maybe I will try it again in the spring. Otherwise, I'm not gonna bother.
(2)Jennifer H.
Ive been here twice and have not been disappointed. Their food is ALWAYS good and their cocktails as well. For a sushi place, I consider this pretty cheap. For a roll, 4 pieces of nigiri, 3 cocktails and dessert with tax it was only 38 bucks! Its worth it.
(5)Julie K.
Great lunch specials. I had shrimp curry. They were training a new server and it came out as chicken, they very graciously fixed it and brought some hot sake for the wait. My coworkers had filet mignon, it was beautiful too on molded rice and bok choy. I'll be back.
(4)Mary P.
So after our sushi loving friend recommend this sushi joint as one of his favorite spots in Utah and told us about the filet mignon sushi roll (the Wok N Roll), well we just had to go. We made reservations and were seated promptly as we arrived. The inside was absolutely beautiful and has great mood setting. The booths are decent size and for a party of 6 we had plenty of room. Our server Marshall walked up to our table with a somewhat attitude and thru-out the night it just got worse. He took our drink & appetizer order and while the rest of us were still looking at our menus, a few of us order the Purple Haze sakes, a beer and an ice tea. When he brought our drinks back and asked if we were ready to order we asked if we could be on 3 separate tickets. We received a *sigh* and then he ripped off our drink order from his note pad and crumbled it up. It was an over exaggerated grand show. We apologized for any problem it was and promised that we do tip well and apologized for the "huge inconvenience". We ordered a total of 9 rolls and the filet mignon entrée. All our food came out rather slowly and it was only one roll at a time. This can kind of be a pain when you have manners and want to wait for everyone else to get there food before you start eating. All the rolls were delish!! Although I didn't get the Wok N Roll, the others who did said it was amazing. A couple of the ones I liked were the Shrimp Crunchy and the Maui Wowie. I tried a few pieces of the Albacore Garlic and that was yummy as well. As the food was quickly disappearing off the table so were our drinks. My friend ordered another beer and when our waiter returned he slammed the bottle down. We all noticed this and just looked at one another "like what the hell?" Also our waters got completely empty before he refilled them and we only got them refilled once. I do want to mention we went on a Thursday night and it wasn't busy. I guess Marshall must have been having a bad day or was just irritated that he had to draws lines on his precious notebook so he could separate our order. (And yes we still tipped him well. Maybe that would cheer him up) Either way, the food was amazing the prices were fair and even with our waiters bad attitude we still had fun. I will more than likely go back, but if they try to sit me in his area I will ask for someone else.
(4)Jana F.
Best pho in SLC.
(5)Sam S.
Sapa is our favorite local sushi restaurant. And for the non-seafood crowd, their entrees are excellent (we can never decide so my wife and I always order two rolls and an entree and share). I LOVE the beef filet and the short ribs. The Tasmanian Devil roll is to die for. Service is always great and it's a fun spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. In the summertime, be sure to be seated in their garden.
(5)Felix B.
Awesome environment, very fun to take a group of friends or a date. The sushi is good, not great--don't expect gourmet sushi. Price is a bit steep as well, but is definitely worth it.
(4)Sean P.
I went to an event at which they were participating, and the food was incredible. The cajun prawns were amazing, Really, really good.
(5)K R.
Sapa is one of my favorites. I normally get the massaman beef, which has tender shredded beef, a delightfully sweet curry sauce, green beans, rice, and a banana. The flavors all together are astounding. I've also ordered a noodle dish that no longer appears on the menu. That was the only item I've ever gotten there that was lackluster. Most recently I ordered the Snow White and Vegas rolls and my socks were effectively knocked off. Delicious. The husband always gets teriyaki beef and loves it. The samples I've had from his plate were amazing. The prices are moderate, but well worth it. Since discovering this place two years ago we have been back a dozen or so times, bringing new people with us every time. The service is great as well. Kerby is super friendly, as are the other servers we've had. The manager checks up on us, which is great. The patio is beautiful. We ate there one summer late evening and were just enchanted. We tried eating in the patio during an early evening excursion in the summer and it was just too hot and sunny. One other thing, parking in their lot can be tight, but there is plenty of street parking, and you can also park in the Sears lot just on the other side of the restaurant.
(5)Mrs. V.
Sapa is my go-to sushi place! I love the calamari with fried jalapenos. Super affordable prices on quality rolls. My fav's are albacore garlic, snow white, blazing jazz and the spicy yellowtail. (None of them are sweet... I don't do sweet sushi!) The atmosphere is super chic and the patio is lovely. Great for business lunches or girls night out!
(4)Katherine C.
I went to Sapa last week for the first time after hearing pretty good things about it. This is what I experienced - we ordered mixed drinks that had to be remade, our waiter acted way more busy then he was, salads that got there only after reminding the waiter we ordered them, extremely slow service, appetizers that never showed up and okay sushi. Was hoping for a better experience, especially after the waiter talked it up when we arrived. Probably won't be returning.
(2)Joseph S.
Sapa is amazing. Atmosphere is best, Food second best...in a close photo finish race. I didn't love the ribs, much better at Tsunami, but sushi was good. Beautiful restaurant. One of the best patios in Utah...Best patio for a sushi restaurant.
(5)Kirk C.
Unique rolls for a cheap price. You can also get all you can eat for $22 from 5-7 on weekdays.
(4)Scott M.
This is our favorite Sushi place in SLC. From the street you may not think much, especially with the bar and the tatoo parlor next door, but behind those wood doors the place opens up to an interesting and modern restaurant. We love the blown glass lights, and have always had excellent service from the staff, but we go here for the such. Our favorite rolls are the Imperial, the albacore garlic rolls and the crunchy roll. Give Sapa a try - I think it will become your favorite too.
(5)Emily K.
I had the WORST experience last night. My boyfriend and I arrived and were asked to show ID at the door (no problem). Went to our table where we were asked to show ID again (no problem). The snotty little server boy comes over to me and says my passport expired in 2005 and do i have another form of ID on me. My passport doesn't expire until 2015, it was issued in 2005. He made me feel like an idiot and then came back and said "sorry i don't know how to read a passport." and rolled his eyes at me. He then said another server will be taking over our table and will be over with the bottle of wine we ordered. We waited and waited... I still don't have my passport back. My boyfriend goes in and talks to the manager and he is still saying it is expired. When my boyfriend pointed it out to him that they are looking at the date issued not expired he shrugged it off and said the wine will be out. No apology or anything, really made us feel like they did not want our business. I finally got my passport back after 10 minutes or so (is that normal?). At this point the servers in the restaurant are looking at us like we are the crazy table. I felt so uncomfortable that we left before the wine came and we ordered food. Went to Kyoto and had an amazing meal and no hassle about my passport whatsoever. The irony of this whole thing is my boyfriend's ID had expired 5 months and they didn't catch it. The management and our little snotty server boy handled this situation so poorly. I have been in the restaurant business since i was 15 and was shocked. I have dined at this place many times but don't think I will go back anytime soon or maybe ever at all. Customer service is everything and if you don't have that you don't have customers.
(1)Frank M.
This place was pretty sweet. The padded wall accents made me feel like a truly sane individual. The curry chicken tantalized my taste buds in only the way a food that looks eerily similar to baby vomit could. It truly was awesome and who doesn't enjoy a 3 million year old tea hut? There were dinasour bones on the inside of one of them! And Brad Pitt! He said he was on his way to Tibet and sat in a hut and it got carried away to Salt Lake and just hasn't left. I recommend this place highly. It was decently priced, the ambiance was great, and the food was delectable. I'll be back, or not, I may die tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to die a liar, so I'd LIKE to be back. But I'm also not Arnold.
(5)Tonya G.
Sapa has some of the best sushi Salt Lake City has to offer. It is a hidden gem amongst a tattoo shop and hole in the wall bar. As soon as you walk into the door you are transported to a whole other world. The service is great, the prices are low and the quality of food is amazing. I suggest having Dragon Balls, the Mex Roll, and the Albacore Garlic to name a few.
(5)Amanda G.
I will forgive them for not having a weekend lunch out for giving us the most knock out meal I've had in months. Let's start at the top; we arrived at the rush hour for the evening on a Friday night, but were still promptly seated, outside. We enjoyed the gorgeous outside that is the Sapa 'temple' set up - or whatever you;d like to call their 'patio'. Our server, Kerby (I may have this name wrong, sorry! D:) was quick, attentive, friendly and enthusiastic. (And got himself a ten buck tip for it!) We always had topped off drinks, and he was always ready to help us. I ordered the baked dynamite, which is reminscent of a korean hot-pot; seafood baked in a spicy, creamy sauce that is served with rice. My husband got the garlic short ribs. We got a duo chili roll, and the pork dumplings. The only thing that wasn't amazing or stand out was the dumplings, which were pretty standard. Tasty, but not out of the world. But that's okay: the rest of the meal blew our minds. The baked dynamite was perfect. The sauce was delicoush, the mix of seafood and veggies as fantatsic. I sampled the ribs on my husband's plate and they were to die for, and the garlic green beans with them were delish. The duo roll was fresh, tasty, and popped in the mouth like a spicy roll should. We devoured our meal, had a great time and a fantastic meal at a reasonable price for it's level of quality. Seriously, this place is fantastic and you should give them your business if you're looking for Asian food or sushi.
(5)Deano G.
This place is fantastic! Easy 4.5 for the food, ambiance and service, (Kirby you were a hoot). First off, I judge a place by the food first, the service second & the ambiance third.... And this place had it all. Great sushi, wonderful Massaman beef, very nice short ribs, and the lamb was to die for. I was too full to try and deserts, but the one that the table ordered look very good, I forget what it was. The service (yes Kirby) was very helpful for 8 new comers to the restaurant & recommend several items, & all were wonderful. The ambiance was classy with a little metro sexual. Loved it! And yes Zach, you are cool enough for this place. We will be back for more. Next time the curry salmon!
(4)Morgan P.
Love this place! Great sushi everytime, good prices and a great atmosphere. Easily my favorite place to go. But make a reservation if you have a bigger party so you don't have to wait.
(5)Emilio F.
If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine as I am, then Sapa is a must. Either for lunch or dinner, the cuisine is excellent.
(5)Devin P.
The sushi is great and it is priced well. The only thing I've noticed about going here is the service. Depending on the night its a flip of a coin if you get a good server or not. We have had great service and then we have had pretty crappy service, but we will keep going here for the sushi.
(3)Cody R.
Definitely my favorite sushi place in SLC. The rolls are delicious and garlic noodles are pretty awesome. Service has always been pretty good and the atmosphere makes it a tough place to beat for the money.
(5)Lisa P.
Overall great experience at Sapa with no complaints :) Nice, clean interior with decent decorations. very asian/buddah feel. pretty spacious with a great array of seating options - bar, table, semi-circle booth (my fave) and even outdoor. Service was excellent, which was most likely due to the fact that it was pretty empty, and we had the waitress to ourselves. Went with a party of 12 on a thursday evening and had no issues with the reservations and seating (again, bc it was so slow that night). Server was extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodating. She even offered to split our checks 12 ways if needed! Food was AMAZING. I went with sushi rolls, and had the snow white, spicy yellowtail, and stringbeans (side order, not sushi... haha). the snow white roll was by far my favorite, quite possibly the best specialty roll i've ever had! an amazing shrimp tempura roll topped with white tuna and some garnishes, including bits of fried onion! a must have. the string beans were also perfection! they were cooked in a thick soy sauce with garlic... would also definitely recommend. The spicy yellowtail was a bit disappointing, but only because it was not what i expected. Unlike the typical spicy rolls, the yellowtail does not have spicy sauce, but is instead rolled with pieces of jalapeno. i guess i should have read the description better :/ price range was good in my (new yorker) opinion. around $7 for a normal roll, and $12-13 for the specialty rolls. but the rolls are HUGE. i could have definitely ordered one specialty roll and been stuffed for the night. the men in the group ordered two rolls and were satisfied as well. a keeper in my book.. i'll definitely be back!
(4)Melissa T.
First time to Sapa last Saturday night for a fun bachelorette party. I just read Jack V's review and we must have been there at the same time...cuz I had a very similar experience. The service seemed really confused and extremely slow...BUT in the end after we FINALLY got seated...our server, the wonderful fun and amazing Daniel, made everything all right. Daniel was able to finagle our large party into one of those fabulous vietnamese tiki hut thingys in the courtyard. We had a great time out there. A stand out appetizer was the peking duck buns. They added ginger and scallions to the buns, which gave em an extra zing. The sushi rolls were very well priced and of good quality. Lots of variety to choose from. Enjoyed a couple signature cocktails. The coconut one came in an edible cocont shell, which was brilliant. The Thai Iced Tea cocktail was absolutely my favorite though!
(4)Justin C.
Food was good, but kicking a party of 22 off the table 2 hours after our reservation rubbed every one of us the wrong way. Might wanna change that policy. Would never schedule a large party there again, unfortunately.
(2)Monica T.
I've checked out this place several more times for lunch and dinner, and I think I'm more impressed with it every time I come in. I, of course, love the ambiance, but the food is always spot on. I've had the lamb, filet, short ribs, some of the curries, and the drunken noodles and they all hit the spot. They also have a nice wine and sake list and service has always been very good. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite SLC restaurants.
(5)Lexi S.
I cannot believe that I have yet to review Sapa. This is another place that I like to show off in our city! The decor is beautiful and surprising. The area is not great, but upon entering the restaurant through large (understatement) wooden doors, you definitely forget that you are on State St. next to a tattoo place. The servers are always fun and the menu is extensive and delicious. We have never had anything that wasn't on point. Massaman beef is a favorite...the curry sauce has some kick, but the rich, creaminess is great paired with the fall apart, tender beef. Teryiaki beef was better than I thought it would be...quality meat and balanced sauce. The sushi is beautiful, delicous and portions are large. The chicken curry is rich and yummy. Gyoza is solid and the hot summer soup packs some nice flavor. Basically, you are in for a filling meal that isn't heavy and greasy. Your taste buds are treated to many exotic flavors made very accessible. Is it the best sushi, fusion place in the world...no. But in Salt Lake, it ranks up there. Go for a date or with a group...get some sake or a cocktail and enjoy the environment.
(4)Jenny G.
Best Sushi in SLC. Personally, I think this place is better than Takashi -- and better priced. The Wok n' Roll is out of this world.
(5)Paolo E.
Best Sushi in town...make sure to order the Volcano and Dragon Balls!!!
(5)Yu H.
The inside of the restaurant looks really nice and upscale. I came at the very start of their dinner service so service was a little slow. The food came quickly and in generous portions. I had their firecracker calamari and Imperial roll. The calamari was pretty tasty but I've had better and it could have used more seasoning. It was fried with jalapenos and peppers, but wasn't actually very spicy at all. The sushi was nice and fresh. I wasn't impressed with the sauce they had on the plate so I actually just used my own concoction of soy sauce and wasabi. Not the best sushi or calamari I've ever had by any stretch of the imagination, but it was pretty solid. This is more of a 3.5 star review but I'll bump it up to a 4 since I can't do halves.
(4)Michelle R.
I love this place! This is my favorite place for sushi. The restaurant is beautiful and has a lovely garden/patio section that you can sit outside in the summer. The sushi is tasty and low priced. They also offer some very yummy noodle dishes and main entrees. If you are looking for a great sushi place, I highly recommend Sapa!
(5)Church Mouse S.
I'll be back. Everything I tried was delicious.
(4)Joe Y.
Service was slow but they give you a free post card.
(3)Jacqueline M.
I had an opportunity to go to a sushi tasting night here and there wasn't one sushi roll I didn't like. And I tried 7 rolls! Everything tasted extremely fresh and many of the rolls were quite unique. I'm very surprised that I hadn't heard anything about this restaurant. I also had the opportunity to try some entrees which were savory. Also the green beans had a soy sauce and pepper sauce that was to die for. I wanted to eat the whole bowl. The patio is very open and welcoming. There are tree's and a small little waterfall area. And get this, the buildings that are out back are 300 years old and from Vietnam. Isn't that amazing! Since this is my first Utah sushi bar and it was excellent I don't think I want to go any where else!
(5)Ava D.
I ate here 3 times in 2012. All 3 times service was by far some of the worst service I have ever received. But than I have noticed poor service lately in many establishments so maybe it's a trend here in UT? Tip to servers everywhere: Please bring every ones food out at once not piece meal, it's so uncool. Our server rarely came to check to see if we needed or wanted any thing. As a matter of fact my friend had to ask 3 times where his sushi was? This is just not acceptable. I have been a server & bus boy & my Ex was a chef & he would of kicked my butt for this! Could be why he is my ex? Oh well on to the food. I ordered the chicken teriyaki & I had no complaints. The dessert was so so nothing special. My friends ordered the sushi which I was allowed to share. They ordered Red sun, Red Dragon, Sake, Shrimp crunchy, Philly & the sunset. I had a taste of each one & not being a sushi connoisseur I thought it was good. Was it the best? No probably not, the price is reasonable tho so I give the place a 3 star.
(3)James P.
Who said a classy and an astonishing troposphere had to be expensive? If you are as fond about sushi and Asian cuisine in general, as I am, then Sapa is a must see, on your tour of Salt Lake's finest dining rooms. Parking: You'll need to park on the Sears north side parking lot and walk past Big Deluxe Tattoo, and Burt's Tiki lounge to get there. Atmosphere: You feel like you just gained entree to a VIP room in Vegas. The entire room is impressive. Layout: You can sit at booths, tables, the sushi bar, or my favorite, the out door patio, which features imported furniture, art, and deco landscaping from Vietnam, from what I have been told of it's origin. Keen and sensational. Staff: Very friendly, and right down to business. Menu: They have everything on a huge menu. Sushi, Asian Cuisine, and a HUGE drink list. You wont want to leave. The price is so fair, and for 2 you can plan on spending less than $50 with to go boxes at the meals cessation.
(5)Sky T.
A yummy and edgy sushi restaurant. A great place to meet up with a good ol' friend or to hold a nice date. The ambiance is dim lit and well decorated so it makes conversation easy to come by. The presentations of the dishes are beautifully done and it just makes the whole dining experience elevated. Overall, this is one of the top sushi bars in Salt Lake City.
(4)Skylar W.
Love the decor, love the patio, but the food is just alright. Standard salt lake rolls, and the "spicy" ones weren't that at all. I came here with 5 people, and tried a bunch of stuff. A bit underwhelming, especially when you're picking up the tab, but it's a place I'd come back to eat. If only they became more inventive and risky with their rolls. That'll be the 5 star review day.
(3)Thomas W.
The service here is excellent. We arrived a little late, and they still were happy to serve us, although the sushi bar was closed. The calamari appetizer was outstanding. I also had their version of wonton soup. It was well made with fresh baby bok choy, and chicken-style wontons. I had the drunken noodles with shrimp. The dish was good--with small shrimp, and a little spice. The broad chow fun-style noodles were a little overcooked in my opinion. Many Thai restaurants like to prepare them this way as they are more flavorful. I prefer the noodles to stand on their own. My friend had the cellophane noodles which in my opinion was the better dish. If I ever return to Salt Lake City I would love to try the sushi here.
(3)Jack V.
We love Sapa and loved the addition of the bar area. My wife and I love to sit at the bar and watch sports while eating our sushi and massaman beef. The biggest problem with Sapa has always been that the service is incredibly spotty sometime bordering on horrible. Some weeks its outstanding, and then others like last night was brutal. The primary bartender Scott was great, but the second female bartender was brutal. She took 10 minutes to get our waters, another 20 to take our orders and 25 minutes before our food arrived. She then kept forgetting our food in the back and when it arrived it was either cold or they brought the wrong sushi. She was constantly making excuses about the orders rather than admit she put in the wrong order as another server told me she had gone. Then to add insult to injury at one point another server came over and basically took the remote from in front of me and changed the channel to another game that I was obviously watching without asking. The female bartender tried to do the same thing again three minutes later. She then asked us to move to another seat so a guy at a table who just arrived (we had been there an hour and finally had our food in front of us) could watch his game. I politely said no, and she kept pushing hard. Then when we moved she made no effort to help us move our drinks/food, and made more excuses for herself about why our sushi was not there after almost 90 minutes. If it was not for Scott's professionalism we would have gotten up and left then and there. I honestly do not know what to say, except Sapa has taught me they cannot handle busy Saturday nights. Because the woman forced us to move we ended up right next to all of the servers, so we unfortunately had to sit through listening to four other customers stand in front of the TV and complain to their servers and the hostess. While that further ruined the experience it gave me some comfort to know that at least we were not alone in this frustration. We might go back and give it a another go. but never again on a weekend.
(3)Al M.
I usually do not post bad food reviews but this experience was not good. We called for reservations - they do not do that but have "call ahead seating" Which puts you to the top of the waiting list. We arrived within the time they said and we were told we would have a 30 minute wait. After 45 minutes waiting and many, many people getting seated (many who arrived well after us) I realized you needed to pester the hostess to get seated (so we did and got seated 50 minutes after arrival). Waiter was average. Food seemed to be not nearly as good as our many previous visits here. Waiter seemed to decide at some point to "turn table as quick as possible". He asked us if we wanted desert while we had sushi rolls still to eat. He brought us our check prior to clearing plates. DO NOT EAT HERE DURING BUSY TIMES UNLESS THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD ENJOY.
(2)M S.
I love coming here. The flavors are so original and fresh. Sushi is the best in the state here. Just ask for Sendi! His sushi making skills and attention to detail always impress! We feel like family when we come here.
(5)Adam C.
Incredible sushi at fair prices. This is my go to recommendation for out of towners wanting good sushi. The decor is alluring and I've always had excellent service.
(5)Matt V.
Food was to die for! The chicken salad and the filet mignon were AMAZING
(5)Grant N.
Was out of town for business and looking for a great spot to take clients for lunch and Sapa was just that for sushi. Looking for great place and great sushi in Salt Lake City, Sapa is the place!!
(5)David C.
Great atmosphere and great food, what more could you ask for? The rolls were great and the appetizers were good also. Service was not amazing but was an easy 4-4.5 out of 5.
(5)Van D.
Love the Snow White Roll! I love it so much that I ate most of it before I remembered to take a pic of it. Doh!
(4)Kari M.
The sushi chefs were talkative and friendly-- I sat at the bar. I got their lunch special which was a big roll (9 pieces?), miso, and a salad for 9.95!! Wow. and I also got the fried calamari. I agree that the calamari cannot be passed up... delish!! The jasmine tea was also wonderful... Go to Sapa... its been my favorite in my 2 weeks in SLC so far!
(5)Brad S.
This is a place I probably never would have known about had it not been for a good friend and his recommendation. This is a great little sushi place in a very different location. I loved the atmosphere of this place. I went when it was about 90 degrees outside and we sat in the courtyard that had water misters overhead. It was perfect even on a hotter day. The service was right on, the Firecracker Calamari was THE best calamari I've ever eaten. The sushi was great as well. I would definitely recommend the Snow White roll. Excellent and a bit different than what I usually have. The atmosphere and set up of this restaurant is very Asian and boy have they done it well. I love the courtyard setting with the different houses/shacks to each side. With the plant life if and set up it feels like has the functionality to seat a lot of guest without feeling crowded at all. I highly recommend this place....oh and the prices are very good as well. Be aware though the parking is very limited but there is street parking.
(5)Bryan N.
Sushi was good. The garlic noodles were not what I was expecting. It was more like spaghetti with garlic, parmesan and cilantro. There really wasn't anything Asian about these noodles. Very mediocre. Kind of a bummer.
(2)K G.
Never disappointed. Great sushi. Great atmosphere.
(4)Matt P.
Absolutely outstanding. The service was impeccable. One of the best three waiters I've ever had, and I go out a lot. The food was great, probably 4.5/5. The Vietnamese coffee is a must and worth a visit by itself. Get it hot though, not iced! The Miso soup is the best I ever had. The Sushi was great and the presentation even better. The decor is first class and the atmosphere very nice. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of, were the bar stools. I thought they were a little low and too cushy. Maybe it's just because I'm not used to it. Go there!
(5)G P.
Sapa is the real deal...... I was thoroughly impressed the place. Customer service with a smile. Very clean, chic, very good food at very decent prices. I was there for lunch and their lunch special were very filling and reasonably priced. The Masaman Beef was very flavorful, Thai tea was bold and refreshing and the Miso soup was delish.
(4)Brent C.
Sapa's sushi was only slightly above average. Ingredients like cucumber are too liberally used. The real star of the meal was the ambiance outside. The Japanese styled villas are a huge plus. I can't wait to try their pho and curry.
(4)Zach F.
So after other plans fell through yet with a babysitter still on the way, my wife decided we were going out for dinner. When she said she wanted "Chinese" I picked out Sapa. I am glad we did When we first walked in I though "Oh no, this place is too cool for us" (like I did when I went to Este's Downtown). We were seated quickly in a fairly small dining room, but I liked how there were two levels (a lower one where we sat) and a raised up level with the sushi bar and a few 2 seater tables). Maybe cut back on the Chihuly-inspired lights though. When our waiter showed up (A tall, loud guy, wearing a kimono-styled shirt with spiky hair) I though, "Oh boy! This place is really too cool for us!" Luckily our waiter was very welcoming, and was able to recommend a good selection of dishes. My lack of coolness became a non-issue (unlike at Este). We had the fresh spring rolls, I didn't love the pork in there (kinda killed the fresh feeling) with the shrimp, but I really liked the mint. I ordered the Massaman beef and thought it was really good. The coconut milk/curry sauce was dynamite. The beef reminded me of a pot roast, a little fibrous, but anything was good in that sauce. My wife ordered the Chapchae noodles with chicken. It was OK. Kind of had a flavor that reminded me of Pad Thai. It was a little boring on its own, but we split everything and it went well next to the Massaman Beef (did I mention how good the sauce was on that beef?) I can't comment on the sushi since we didn't have any, but the rolls we saw being served were very big and looked great. So once my preconceived notions were put aside we had a very nice dinner. I guess I really am cool (but not really).
(4)Melissa S.
We read a review of Sapa from City Weekly, and decided to give it a try because the menu looked intriguing. The good: The decor is really very nice, and the service was fine. The not as good: the food. Nothing stood out at all, and for the $$, the food should have been more than mediocre. Also, we really did not like the scallop shooter, and we thought the sushi wasn't great. I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying. For the money, there are many other SLC restaurants who deliver above-average food.
(2)Nikolous F.
A non-descript exterior near the Sears gives way to a fairly nice restaurant. The sushi is really good with an array of tasty rolls to satisfy every appetite. Full bar is available as is sake, wine and beer. Nearby street and parking at the Sears nearby.
(4)Tom S.
Best lunch around! Service is OK, food is excellent! Probably the best value for what you get. The Massaman lunch special is to die for! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Jake S.
My wife and I got away for our anniversary and took a chance on Sapa. What a great surprise! Coming from LA and Orange County we've had great sushi and Sapa is up there with the best of them. Their chefs are creative without being pretentious. Great food, great service, and great ambience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(4)Aaron J.
We found this place with the help of Yelp and were not disappointed. Frankly, parking on side of the building and having to walk by a seedy tat shop and looking at pawn shops all around I was a bit skeptical. The skepticism ends when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is warm with trendy asian decor. We were seated promptly and sat indoors with a view of their really cool patio. The server was helpful and fairly quick with several recommendations. We had Pho and a Bento Box with Chicken Curry. All the food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked it so much that we ordered take-out a few nights later.
(4)Scott R.
First thing to say I went here for a dinner for a B-Day with 12 people. That usual can effect the feeling of almost any restaurant. The services was good as can be expected with that many people. I have had a lot better sushi at numerous different restaurants downtown. The prices were the same as the medium range sushi joints. I only had a taste of three different rolls. But I did order a noodle dish which unfortunately came out first. And by the time I was able to eat it, while waiting for everyone else's dishes to come out, was cold. I like the ambiance and feeling of the place and liked our servers personality. But I will definitely have to try this place again with fewer people.
(3)Corinne R.
Service was wonderful and the sushi rolls....holy moly! Fresh, delicious, creative and really reasonably priced. We ordered the Imperial, Maui Wowie, Sunrise and Vegas. Loved all of them! I was especially impressed with the Vegas roll as it wasn't overloaded with cream cheese and was not covered with a half inch of breading. it was perfectly breaded with panko which made it crunchy and light. We will definitely be returning to Sapa for more rolls!
(5)Gina S.
I had a wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the decor. You have the option of eating inside or outside, both of which are beautiful. My boyfriend and I ordered Thai tea, Pork Dumplings, the Vegas roll, Sunset roll, and Black Dragon roll. All of them were stunningly presented and absolutely delicious. While I am not a connoisseur of sushi, my boyfriend deemed it to be very fresh. Our waitress was extremely kind and the wait for the food was not long at all. With a bill of just over $27, I believe that Sapa is reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back!
(5)Nicole N.
Up there with the worst waiter I have ever experienced. I am very easy going on servers given that I was a waitress for a few years, but this guy went above and beyond horrendous service. The food was fine, but I doubt I would ever return.
(2)Dustin B.
Very nice decor, the atmosphere is brilliant with a nice Asian touch. It's like somebody combined a Buddhist temple with a trendy restaurant. The sushi bar looks like a great place to sit and eat. Food is good, many dishes are curry based, also a lot of Thai noodles based dishes, plus the ubiquitous teriyaki. Didn't get sushi because it seemed a bit pricy. However the rolls looked gorgeous and were quite big. Price for a lunch meal wasn't just reasonable it was cheap. Dinner is quite reasonable as well. Sushi seemed to be a premium but all places price sushi like it was flown in from Tokyo, a gripe of mine but what can you do? They're all like that. Overall food is decent and priced well but the decor bumps the place up a notch. It's definitely worth stopping in and on a summer evening when the temperature is just right I bet the outdoor tea houses would make for an excellent dining experience.
(4)Bill C.
I travel quite a bit for work (1 week a month I'm on the road) and have a fear of eating the "wrong" food at my destinations. This past trip took me to Salt Lake City with a coworker, and we decided to give this place a try. I thought, "Hey, if I'm going to get sick on a plane, at least I'll be vomiting on someone I know!". The good: The food was AWESOME. The service was quick and attentive (my drink was never empty), and the pricing was more than fair. I had the shrimp crunchy, red dragon, and Edamame. I had to order a second red dragon.. because it was THAT good. I'm not afraid to eat... The bad: This place has ruined me. I used to enjoy my local Sushi joint here in San Diego.. but now I've come to the realization that it isn't as good as I'd thought. I have become one of the dreaded Sushi Snobs. If you have a favorite joint... beware. This place will put it to shame. I visit Utah 3-4 times a year.. this place has just made it to my "WILL EAT THERE AGAIN" list.
(5)Bethany F.
Seriously delicious food...... Try the volcano roll!!!! The service is a little slow sometimes but that's probably because they are always busy and packed cause its a awesome restaurant....i don't even mind waiting :) WISH THEY WERE OPEN LATE NIGHT!!!!
(4)Samantha H.
This place has been hit or miss for me. I've been here a handful of times and only once did I have a great server. It takes forever to be greeted and seated. The sashimi has been great and not so great, with the last time feeling like it either had big chunks of salt or glass sprinkled on it. So weird. It was crunchy and had no taste, but looked like salt. What is that? I'd go if my coworkers wanted to but now that I've found Naked Fish, when I crave sushi in SLC I'll go there instead.
(3)Tom K.
Asian and sushi are not on our traditional restaurant hit list. But for a recent joint birthday dinner with friends, our resident Salt Lake expert suggested Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill. I was reluctant at first, but tend to trust City Weekly reviews (thanks, Ted) so we gave it a try. Wow, what a great experience! While it isn't on the greatest block of State Street, the building has been fabulously well done with several old buildings being brought in to form a wonderful outdoor patio. It opened late in summer, 2009. You can't tell much from the outside, but once you open the massive wooden front door, you're in for a treat. There are two large dining areas, along with a sushi bar. We were a party of seven and were seated quickly. It was a Thursday evening and the restaurant ended up pretty full. Kerby was our waiter - ask for him, he was great! First stop was a round of Sapporos and a bottle of $20 Snap Dragon red table wine, which was perfect! We did a round of three appetizers, three entrees and a small sashimi combo (9 pieces). Total for seven persons was under $140 plus tip - not bad! Our favorite starter was the Fire Cracker Calamari, a super bargin at just $9. There was enough for everyone to sample. I was mixed on the spring rolls but loved the pork potstickers. We had a couple noodle dishes ($12 with choice of chicken, beef or shrimp), but the highlight of the evening was the Massaman Beef. It was fun, efficient, reasonably priced and extremely good food. We'll be back for sure, especially when summer rolls around on the patio.
(5)Ziggy S.
Good atmosphere but the sushi didn't wow me. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the sushi chefs were white and Mexican?
(3)nicole p.
The food here is crazy good... I haven't tried any of their dinners but the sushi rolls are amazing. East Brooklyn is one of my favorites. Imperial is a close second. Also LOVE their fresh spring rolls... TOP NOTCH
(5)Matthew N.
Been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch, and both times I ordered sushi. I forget the names of the two rolls I had, but they were very flavorful. I also got nigiri, blue fin and albacore, both were really buttery and good. You can tell that in the spring/summer time it is an awesome place to sit outside and hang for hours. The location is a little south from downtown, but absolutely worth going. The restaurant itself is very trendy and hip on the inside, felt like I was in an LA sushi spot. Wait staff was very nice, and they do a good job bring food out as it is ready.
(4)Ms. M E.
I love this place because it offers a great variety. I usually get the sushi and I always try a new appetizer because they are great as well. I absolutely love the ambience of the place and the food is great as well. The service has always been great; I once left my iphone there and I was pleasantly surprised when I returned an hour later and the hostess had it there waiting for me.
(4)Anh V.
We celebrated a wedding for two of our friends here (they're having an official wedding abroad, so we're only doing a small formal dinner). We picked Sapa and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, service was excellent and the food was delicious. Between 7 of us, we ordered about 3 rolls and 4 entrees. The ones I remember are imperial roll, sunset roll, and ginza roll, some lamb dish, filet mignon, some seafood cooked in a crock pot with cream cheese, and an eggplant dish. They all came out great. The price is a bit on the pricy side, however. But the service and the food justified it
(5)Jorgen M.
Well the outside decor caught my eye as we drove by and decided to give it a go for lunch. As we walked in... What a surprise, the place has a fantastic decor with some great Asian antiques and cool hip design We ordered the sashimi/sushi combo and most everything was very fresh and of good quality ( though the salmon was not really sushi grade. Very soft and smokey taste) the poke salad was great. Service was spot on and the staff very friendly with a cool vibe. By SLC standards this is a great Asian / sushi place. I will give this place another shot
(3)Lorrie K.
Great sushi, rolls tend to be more fusion and less traditional. The soft-shell crab is the best I've had. The new garden must be done by now, it was beautiful while they were building it.
(4)Chris O.
Excellent sushi, and service. Great vibe, thanks to seating lighting and music.
(4)Rhianna R.
Don't get me wrong, I like Sapa. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. Considering it's proximity to my home and my office, I find myself here often. Of all the times I've been here, the service has been ok, but never over the top, mind blowing great. I was there for lunch yesterday and ordered the sushi lunch combo. Soup and salad were tasty, and the Vietnamese coffee was excellent. Unfortunately when my Red Dragon roll arrived it came with a side of black hair. Gross. The server was quick to replace the roll, and very apologetic, but didn't offer to comp any part of the bill. I was disappointed, and maybe should have caused more of a stink about it, but I paid the bill and went on my way. Will I return? Maybe. The Vietnamese coffee is almost worth a return visit.
(3)Andy O.
What a find! This place isn't in the nicest part of town, but the atmosphere is great, the food...superb. The tea houses out back are three hundred years old, and can be reserved for larger parties. The menu has a great blend of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, and the prices are definitely reasonable. We will definitely go back next time we are in salt lake!
(5)Lorraine P.
Wow! Thanks again Yelp for another fabulous meal. We even got lucky and arrived early enough to order from the early bird menu. Three HUGE, awesomely delicious rolls for under $30 and the server, Billy, was superb. The patio is very feng sui and relaxing! No downsides to this one.
(5)E.M. B.
Alright, Sapa, I am going to give you 4-stars even though I am still a little turned off by the greeting. I'll start by saying that I work in a restaurant. I know the unwritten 'rules'. You don't go into a restaurant when they are closing in 30-minutes or sooner. Yes, yes, I went in at 8:40 when they closed at 9:00, big shame on me, but c'mon, you are on State Street and a very popular restaurant. So before being asked how many in our party or anything, we were greeted with 'we close in 20 minutes, so you have to order everything now'... uhm, ok? You do last call for food when you close in 20 minutes, not at 9:00 when you actually lock the doors or later? I'd get bitch slapped if I did that where I work... Now that that's out of the way, onto to the goods! I am going to channel my high school self and use the word 'dope' to describe the atmosphere. I sure hope they have patio seating during the summer, because the patio is huge! The service (after the hostess fiasco) was good... not the best I have ever had, but by no means terrible. THE FOOD: awesome. I don't dislike calamari, but I would never order it on my own (just have had it so many times, at so many different places), but my fiance ordered it. It was the BEST calamari I have ever had. It has a perfect peppery flavor, without overpowering the flavor of the squid. The poke salad- kind of your standard poke, but it was delicious. The Morgan Valley Lamb.... TO DIE FOR!!!! I would have never ordered an entree, but we were nervous since we had to order everything at once (sorry to come back to that) we would get our small plates and sushi and still be hungry. Holy crap, it was definitely the winner of the night! The sushi was good... kind of like the service, not the greatest (not takashi level). I will be returning very soon. I will most likely get sushi again, but the small plates and entrees will be what I look forward to :)
(4)Carly J.
I went here with my girlfriends last night and all the food was fine (until I got food poisoning) the service was horrible. Our waiter was just plain mean the entire night. His name was Drew. From the very beginning he was short with us and super condescending. At one point my friend asked for a new soda because hers came out flat he told her that the machine was hooked up fine and she just shouldn't drink it. Then after being at the table for 15 minutes after we had received change from our bill he came over and basically told us to leave!!! Keep in mind there were empty tables all around us. It was insane, we were quiet and nice to him and he was treating us like crap. Then I was up all night sick as a dog. I will never eat there again!
(1)r c.
This is my go to for sushi in SLC. The food is yummy, the waitstaff pleasant and you don't need a reservation. Plus the patio is lovely! What more can a girl want? Thanks again guys for letting my little one join me on the patio, it made my evening even more enjoyable!
(5)Jeremy J.
This is a really good looking place on the outside, it reminded me of the newish place in Portland's Chinatown. The service was excellent. The food seems conflicted: I had heard that it was a sushi place, but I came away feeling that it is more Thai/Japanese fusion. I don't think that the fusion works, but the all of the separate food items were really good. The Gyoza were very good with all the right flavors. The Hot Summer soup (essentially Tom Yum) was very good. The Happy Valley Lamb seemed out of place here: it was very tender, very juicy (borderline greasy), but I can't wrap my head around lamb at a Thai/Japanese restaurant. The Panang Salmon had a "Curry" sauce which didn't come across very well as a curry or sit well with the fish. The Massaman Beef had superb ingredients, separately. Together, they just didn't jibe. The Chapchae was like the Massaman Beef: superb ingredients, separately, but not so good together. This place has excellent cooking, but the combinations just didn't suit me very well.
(4)Michaela C.
Great vegetarian food. I got the buddha's delight and pagoda roll, and they were definitely some of the best Japanese vegetarian I've ever had. The service was very friendly and attentive.
(5)Beth X.
10 stars for ambiance, one star for food. I really want to like sapa, because the buildings out back were imported from vietnam and are gorgeous, and i'd love to spend more time on the patio, but the sushi. meh, the sushi rice was off, not enough vinegar or something, it just tasted plain, and the amount of fish on the roll was tiny. I've also eaten here for lunch, nothing special there either. Also, there seems to be some confusion on the menu. They use ono and escolar interchangeably. not the same thing. Oh, but our server was really nice and friendly. forgot her name, i think she's from ogden.
(2)Marc W.
Had lunch here, enjoyed the spicy yellowtail and "black death" rolls. Both were well done and tasty. Also had the jasmine iced tea. Overall a very nice lunch in a beautiful setting. Even though the Zen courtyard was moving towards winter, it was still very relaxing. Would highly recommend. The food is also very reasonably priced compared to the Sushi bars that get a little aggressive in their pricing.
(4)Zach S.
I just moved here from Southern California and I must say this is the best sushi I have had yet in Salt Lake. Great service very cool atmosphere.
(5)Sheena D.
SaPa was a unique restaurant with lots of fun details. We sat outside and it was nice. The weather was perfect so that helped. There were little "huts" around the outside dining area that could be used for larger groups. They probably sat 15(ish). We ate straight from the sushi menu. All was good especially the off the menu roll. One call out is there were onions on lots of rolls. Not something I have noticed on other sushi restaurants menus. Overall though it was good. I would go back.
(4)Sam S.
For a new restaurant Sapa is an overall great experience, albeit a little overdone. With a little more work on polishing their presentation and overall logistics they could be one of the true greats in SLC... The menu is expansive and includes many fantastic Asian options, from old Chinese staples to trendy Japanese and Thai dishes. The sushi roll list is particularly expansive, almost intimidatingly so. This is definitely a gourmet sushi place, if for the presentation alone. The food was generally very good...not quite mind-blowing enough to warrant 5 stars, but good enough to please just about any palate and diet. Overall Sapa is a solid choice. A bit on the pricey / fancier side, and lots invested in presentation...but if that's what you're looking for, Sapa fits the bill.
(4)Doug P.
Great atmosphere, sushi was awesome, wait staff young
(4)Jeffrey A.
Wow! What at great meal. This chief had it dailed in. Awesome new flavors on old favorites. Cool attitude, great service.
(5)Andrew V.
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. A really cool atmosphere, and the staff is always very friendly and quick. A great place for dinner and a drink before heading out on the weekend.
(5)Gerd B.
Sushi: good, we had Makis, Sashimis, Rolls, Fried Rolls. The rice was not prepared with vinegar which made it almost tasteless Price: ok Staff: very unprofessionell. Mixed up orders, brought wrong food, forgot to bring ginger and wasabi. For our little one she did not bring a spoon or a fork (Which one year old can eat with chop sticks?) From time to time she realized that being nice brings tip but after it she behaved as before. Other waitresses seemed to be pay more attention. Location: ok, entrance is very small and the cue blocked it so we could not leave easily. Resume: ok for dinner with friends but they are not prepared to serve families. They have just one children meal (chicken and rice) on the menue (Smaller portions were not possible)
(2)Eileen C.
Reasonably priced, nice variety. Entrees and rolls both good. Our favorite rolls include the Imperial, Maui Wowie, and the Green Giant. Ask the server about off menu items-- we got them all and all were good. More favorites- Snow White, Volcano, Wok and Roll.
(4)Sean D.
Food was great! Chris the sushi chef was helpful in choosing the right food. He also offered ponzu sauce. Most Japanese restaurants do not have this and it was a treat to have it. The place was busy on the weekend so allow for a wait time.
(5)Jason A.
Wow, I was really impressed with this place. From the outside I was a bit hesitant, but the inside is extremely nice. Our service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I think I found my new sushi spot!
(5)Sil G.
Food was average service was horrible. I wish I had seen the roach in the bento box before coming to diner here. Eeeekkk!!!! Our sushi rolls were served without ginger or wasabi. How do u forget that ! The water glasses were dirty. They didn't have chilled glasses for beer and asked us to drink out of the bottle. Dragon balls were good, everything else was mediocre.
(2)Melyssa B.
I love love love Sapa. Been coming here for a few years now. Started a Valentines tradition and have been coming back since. I absolutely love the atmosphere. The design of the place is so neat. Every waitress or waiter that we have had has been AMAZING except for one that completely screwed things up and forgot my food... but Sapa came through and completely rectified the situation and I left satisfied. Also satisfied that he does not work there anymore! I love the Yakisoba with chicken. It's so good. The noodles are always cooked perfectly! I recently tried the Garlic Noodles with Shrimp!!! ohhhh baby it was so yummy! One of my new favorites. I cannot personally comment on the sushi because I don't eat sushi. However everyone that I have came here with does and they have loved it. I have never heard one negative thing about it so it must be pretty good. If you are looking at getting a appetizer you HAVE to try the firecracker calamari. Best Calamari I have ever had! If you are looking for a fun place to go you need to come here! It's so fun, so good and I can say that I will continue to come back!
(5)Lisa N.
Great environment and very comfortable restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly, even though it was very busy! She was very great and fun - she also was the bartender so really impressed with how she multi tasked during service. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken (although sauce on the side) and it was cooked amazingly! I also had the black rice and it was very great. Most will find it "too healthy" or "bland", but it was well cooked and had great texture! The table ordered edamame (perfectly cooked), jalapeño fire balls (amazing and not too spicy!!) and chicken curry dumplings! The sushi the others ordered looked really fantastic as well. Also make sure to ask for mochi at the end of your meal :) not on the menu!
(5)Karmeen K.
We got a reservation yesterday for 8.30 pm after requesting to talk w the manager, who made me feel he was doing me the biggest favor , after the rude person answering the phone told me there were no tables available 7 of us arrived at 8.25pm the 8th fell ill. They made us wait until 9pm , and after requesting the status of our table 3 times to 3 different hostesses and received 3 different versions of the table status none matched At 9 pm I mentioned it to a manager , she gave me a 4th version, when I expressed my concern about the lack of courtesy and customer service she was ready to seat us in a minute! We had it and left In calling the manager Chad re the situation he basically said he had warned me this would be the case but I had insisted on the reservation and he was too busy to discuss it We r foodies have eaten in the best places all over the world and have never had such an unpleasant discourteous experience. Do they not realize without customers there is no business , definitely need charm school Kay
(1)Ron B.
I was in town on business a few weeks ago and asked colleagues as well as the concierge where the best sushi is, and three of the five (yes, I asked that many times because I am fussy when it comes to food) people mentioned Sapa as a great choice, and it was. I went there for lunch, and while the waitress was really beautiful, that does not affect my rating. The food was simply very good. I had multiple rolls of sushi (yes, I am a big eater, I think I paid about $45 + tip for just myself) and all of them were delicious. I travel a lot and always make sure to find the best sushi, and this place is close to the top (it's hard to compete with sushi in Japan and Vancouver for example). Go there and you won't regret it.
(5)Victoria R.
Saturday night I went with a group of 5 people to Sapa for the second time (the first time we got takeout) and again the food and service was outstanding. We took advantage of the call ahead seating which cut out wait time down quite a bit and had a few drinks at the bar while we waited. All the drinks were great and the bartender was knowledgable and super friendly. When we got seated, our server promptly came to great us. I believe her name was Amory (sp?) and she was so friendly and hilarious, it made the experience that much better. The food was again so delicious. The sushi rolls a come with delicious sauces but if you ask for a sampling of all the sauces, it is well worth it. I would recommend Sapa to anyone. The food is both delicious as well as not too pricey as some sushi places can be and the service really just adds to the whole experience!
(5)Jeff T.
I recently had a meal at Sapa. The diet coke mix was average and my glass was kept full most of the time. I enjoyed my cucumber salad. I ordered the Red Dragon and Black Dragon and enjoyed both. I also ordered the Blazing Jazz and that one was horrible.
(3)King K.
Visiting SLC on business and did not think I was going to find any good Asian restaurants here. After being bored in the hotel, I started reading reviews and found this place. Good rolls! I had the Wok and Roll and Volcano roll. My volcano roll's plate was on fire so that provided me with entertainment for the night. I'm easily amused. Great ambience and friendly staff. Thommy with the H. Good job, guy.
(5)Hilary J.
Sapa is easily my favorite place to get sushi and sake. Their rolls are always delicious and very reasonably priced. On my most recent visit to Sapa, the whole staff was incredible. We were there for a birthday and had a larger party. We tried to call ahead, but at the time, they weren't taking call aheads. It was a Saturday night and we knew we'd have to wait a bit. We asked if there was anything they could try to do to get us in. It was a really nice night and they ended up setting up some tables for our party out on the patio. It was like a private dining experience. They took great care of us, we ordered quite a few rolls and drinks and they came out to check on us quite regularly. Thank you for being so accommodating for our party. We will be be back!
(5)Katarzyna B.
Price reasonable, great service, amazing food. We ate there 3 consecutive days while spending few days in SLC.
(5)Rhi M.
Great sushi, great patio. I really liked the attention to details they put into their sushi.
(5)Kori P.
Luscious lover is our favorite. We had a fruit cocktail for dessert last night that was to die for. Chase is our favorite server by far, but you can't go wrong here. Food, ambiance, location, staff... everything is perfect! We do miss Drew though :-(
(5)Darren B.
There is some pretty decent sushi in Salt Lake City. This place doesn't disappoint. One of the top ten best rolls I've ever had was the Sunset Roll. We ordered one for dessert. I used to enjoy Mikado on 2nd south but now as the Naked Fish it's pretty 3 star. I'd rather walk a few blocks or a mile or so for a Sunset.
(4)Doug C.
Tried the all you can eat sushi for dinner. Served till 7. $21.95 for all appetizers, soup and salad, and rolls. Excludes sashimi and nigiri. Even includes sapa rolls. Overall meh. Decent price for AYCE but still, quality was so so. Everything has fake crab in it or is too sweet. This is definitely not for sushi purists. I left wanting a big piece of tuna or eel. The mussel shooters were the best thing I had there. I like my sushi/dinner in general to be salty. Not sweet. I understand the Asian fusion sentiment but it just isn't for me. Service was good, waitress was nice and prompt. One bad thing, our miso soup came out lukewarm at best. Sent it back and it came out a whee bit warmer. We tried the poke salad, squid salad and house salad. Not worth it. They barely give you any poke. Tuna tartare was alright, but again barely any tuna. Overall this place is definitely not worth paying full price for each item. Rice to fish ratio was way off, too much rice. I don't think I'll visit again anytime soon.
(2)Patrick T.
Reasonably priced excellent sushi bar! The rolls were fresh, perfectly sized, delicious and our waitress Taylyn was truly attentive. Excellent!
(5)Keyan P.
How did I not hear about this place until recently?! GREAT food, GREAT atmosphere (perfect place to take your out-of-town friends or have a date night), and GREAT service! I had: 1) baked mussels (cooked to perfection, topped with so many goodies and had a spicy kick) 2) garlic albacore roll (I love garlic and the combo of sweet fried garlic with albacore was heavenly) and 3) philly roll (pretty basic like most places but how fancy can you make it really?)
(5)Sara W.
One of my favorite sushi spots. I've never had a complaint about the food - sometimes the service could be better.. but overall, I've had dinner here many times and will continue to go back because it's delicious!
(4)Joyce I.
2 stars because the outdoor dining area is cool. Sushi is average/ not a big selection and the service is horrible! Everything took forever...!! Had to ask for multiple items multiple times and even then, we didn't get everything. What a waste. Naked Fish much much much better!
(2)Arti T.
Really great sushi. Calamari was delicious.We had a few sushi rolls, and some beef drunken noodles. The maui wowi, dragon balls, and Snow White were my favorites for the night. I will be back to try some more. It was super packed on a Friday night. Get there before 6 or the line is out the door.
(4)Maxfield W.
Amazing atmosphere. Beautiful decorum. The front entry way is super small and is awkward because everyone is listening to your conversation. The rolls were all divine. The spicy tuna is super boring. Zzzzzzzzz. Service was good but all the rolls were served on individual plates which took up the whole damn table. Get it together *slap* snap out of it!
(3)Trent C.
Coming from Southern CA, I was unsure of how well SLC sushi would taste. Well, Sapa does sushi right. I love coming for AYCE sushi Tues-Thurs from 5pm-6:30pm. Even if you come during non-AYCE hours, it's an excellent price for the quality.
(5)Chris K.
Love this place! Great for lunch and dinner. Really dig the Pho for lunch and the sushi for dinner. Also their asian noodle dishes are amazing. The atmosphere is cool...modern asian feel.
(4)Deepika S.
I LOVE this place! They have some of the best sushi I've ever tried, and very friendly staff. It's a nice place, the outside area is really nice especially during the summer time. If your craving sushi, this is the best place to go to in Utah! I'd recommend Baja Cali, albacore garlic, and Blazzing Jazz. Their fried Vegas rolls and Dragon Balls are amazing as well.
(5)Jasmin A.
The service is amazing! I go pretty much every Friday, personally i love each and every employee but 2. Other than that they are very friendly, and watching them make the rolls is actually pretty amazing as well! I definitely recommend going here, it's honestly worth it!
(5)John B.
I went in to pick up a to-go bento box for lunch today and partway through discovered, much to my horror, a fully intact cockroach cooked in with the rice. When I came back in to report it to the manager he offered a curt apology and said, "yeah, a lot of cockroaches have been coming over from the place next door since they're trying to fumigate it." Said he'd cancel my credit card charge for the bento box. That's it. I've been coming here for years and have loved it, but sadly won't be coming back. Don't eat here. The manager's total nonchalance about the COCKROACH COOKED IN MY FOOD (which I showed him a photo of) was really telling.
(1)Kevin D.
Wonderful restaurant loved the atmosphere went on a busy Saturday night and it was still quiet and we could talk just fine. Loved the sunset roll best I've ever had. If you are going on a Friday or Saturday make sure to get a reservation.
(4)Rohit S.
Their lunch specials are "Bomb". I tried shrimp fried sushi, crab fried sushi, Chicken pho and beef box. Everything delicious and service was incredible.
(5)Travis O.
I love this place. I have never been disappointed with any of their sushi rolls. The Volcano roll is terrific. This restaurant is very affordable eith a great atmosphere. I especially love their patio dining. You must try.
(5)Supersweet B.
First visit to Sapa. Terrence was my waiter and he was very friendly. Ordered miso soup, Crunchy Shrimp roll and a Spicy Dragon roll. All were equally delicious. Nice atmosphere with blown glass lighting fixtures. Didn't care for the TV set being on airing an evening soap opera though. Two rolls had me full.
(4)Mitsuyo F.
Terrible experience here. Was seated on the patio during happy hour for 45 minutes, then was told happy hour was over by the time the waitress took our order. After needing to look over the regular menu, the waitress never came back. I called to let the manager know, he couldn't have cared less. I've been before, the sushi is pretty good, but can good just as good with better service elsewhere.
(1)Marklar L.
Hipster vibe.... I guess that's SLC sushi. I wasn't overly impressed with the sushi flavors. I don't care to elaborate.
(3)Michael M.
The service was very slow, orders were forgotten, they gave us the wrong check, drinks were not very good, food was great!
(3)Kimberly B.
We came for happy hour from 5-6:30 on a Monday, not knowing what it included. Happy hour is all you can eat sushi, appetizers, etc. for $23.95/person. That was a little too expensive for our tastes so we ended up getting as many rolls as we could eat (5 between the 2 of us) for about $35. I felt like "happy hour" should have been a little bit of a better deal. That aside, I thought the sushi was good and the pieces were mostly large. The decorations were beautiful, but I came for the sushi. The verdict: Eh. We will probably try out a different place next time.
(3)Angela M.
I've eaten here for about 3 yrs, I learned about it 3 yrs ago and I've been going back ever since. This place is just extremely beautiful, the food is amazing and the servers are great. The sushi here is to die for I've never had an okay sushi roll or a bad one. My favorites are imperial, Godzilla and the Vegas roll. If you're 21 you should order the Thai ice tea with vodka, I've only been to two other places that make Thai ice tea this good. The service has never been bad. I've always have been seated immediately and have had my food come in at a reasonable time. If you're not a sushi fan they have an amazing dish called masseman beef. It's plated beautiful and tastes even better.
(5)H. W.
Sushi are good value, but agedashi tofu is just not good enough to worth five bucks. East Brooklyn, Baja California, pagoda, sunset roll are good.
(3)Tej D.
Love this place!!!! I've been here at least a dozen times, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is authentic and modern. The prices are the most reasonable in Salt Lake City. Be sure to ask for the "low rider", it's not on the menu, but tastes great.
(5)Amanda M.
What a great place to hangout outside on a Saturday evening and eat some sushi! Great drink menu, I had the Spiked thai tea and it was tasty! To be honest, the sushi was good not great. My volcano roll was falling apart, but it looked cool (comes out on fire!). Husband got the caterpillar and was bummed the eel wasn't on top like he usually likes on a caterpillar roll. It also seemed appropriately priced which was nice.
(4)Gypsy F.
The sushi is FANTASTIC. I had a Vegas roll and a Garlic roll(not sure of the exact name). The decor is vibrant and modern, and so is the music. The service was very fast.
(5)lhaksam c.
I had a lunch with my Friends and we had four us together. It took forever to get our food. All of us ordered the lunch special the bento box. The salad dressing is so good. Overall the bento box deal is a killer deal. You get salad, 4 California rolls, pastry, rice and main dish.
(3)Victor B.
My friend and I, from California, visited Sapa for the first time and we were so impressed by the food, ambiance and service! From the moment we walked in, Anne, the host was very pleasant! Jimmy, our server, was amazing! He was super attentive and made us feel welcome! Annie, another server was also super nice! The food, sake, and drinks were delicious! We had the Samurai Roll, Dragon roll, Vegas roll, baked muscles, calimary, purple haze sake, a pomegranite martiny, and a raspberry lemon drop made us moan in ecstasy with every bite and drink! Thanks for a memorable experience Saps! We will definitleu be back next time were in town!
(5)Marissa C.
Love this place. For visitors and friends I always recommend as my favorite sushi place. We always sit at the bar (practically a free show). The owner runs a tight ship! The garlic albacore is near mind blowing. To use soy or wasabi is blasphemy. Wonderful atmosphere as well. Back on the owner - she's currently operating (I think) six completely different restaurants in the Valley and her family has had somewhere in the ball park of twenty restaurants. The Tribune just did an article on her winning the top female business owner of the year. Her motto is something like you have to fail to learn. Point in getting at - she knows what she's doing & always has the appropriately freshest fish.
(5)Karsten B.
Haven't tried much of their menu, having been there once, but the sushi rolls were great. Go there for lunch- their prices are fantastic.
(5)Daniel F.
We loved this place! We went with a big group a tried a lot of different dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but overall we got large portions of delicious, reasonably priced food in a fun location. We were satisfied with the experience. Four stars because a few dishes missed the mark and the service was sometimes inattentive. Appetizers: Pork gyoza - tasty! Chicken curry puffs - these were okay. The pastry was a little dry and I didn't love the dipping sauce. Jalapeño bomb - I wasn't a fan of this dish. The jalapeño was basically raw and the tempura batter flaked off. Very messy and greasy. Not good. Entrees: Chicken vermicelli - Delicious! One of my favorites. Vermicelli noodles in a smooth and flavorful yellow curry sauce with chicken, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, and other good things. Tuna nigiri - tasty sushi bite. The fish was mild, fresh, and melts in your mouth. Hamachi nigiri - decent but not as good as the tuna. The fish was a little stringy and chewy. Massaman curry - flavorful, complex beef curry dish. It has bananas in it! Very interesting and good. Imperial roll - pretty standard sushi roll. Not bad. Nice presentation! Garlic noodles - bland and flavorless. Teriyaki beef - perfectly cooked and delicious meat. Generous portion of rice. Too many green beans, but I can think of worse culinary sins. Teriyaki chicken - not as good as the beef. The best part was walking around the cool Japanese temples afterwards. We sat outside on the patio And they have amazing intricate woodcarving and it was above and beyond standard restaurant decor.
(4)John P.
This place is great! Good atmosphere, quick service and fantastic food. Don't miss this if you're in town.
(4)Peter F.
Best sushi AYCE in the city. They offer a variety of appetizers with their All You Can Eat sushi option (5-6:30 on weekdays i think) like Calamari, curry puffs, Gi cun (summer rolls) etc (the MOST out of any other AYCE sushi places in the city). They don't have nigiri on their AYCE option but the roll selection is pretty damn good. Cool interior and attentive staff. Love it!
(4)Jeff S.
Amazing rolls and sashimi! Very reasonably priced and very good service. Highly recommend the Wok and Roll roll! Super good.
(5)Beki W.
Full disclosure: this place is never going to live up to sushi or seafood found in somewhere like Seattle or Portland. Landlocked Utah is not my first place to get a delicious bass -- er, seafood. That being said, Sapa is excellent, and my favorite sushi place in the state. It's pretty sad how often I come here. I have a friend that comes just as often, though, so I don't feel alone on this geekery. I really enjoy the firecracker calamari, and pretty much all the rolls are really good. Spicy rolls definitely have a kick to them, the wait staff and chefs will definitely take into consideration alteration requests (helpful for those with food allergies) and none of the rolls are doused in sauce (one of the more annoying things about several sushi places.) I don't really enjoyed the baked mussels all that much, but that's because they're quite saucy, and I got spoiled eating fresh mussels. The indoor seating is a little crowded unless you get a big booth, but the outdoor seating is so relaxing and nice. Big groups will get the option to go into the tea houses, but just sitting out there near the fountain is great. PLEASE NOTE: Sapa now has their liquor license and with the ordinances in SLC, one person in every party needs to be 21 or older.
(5)Matthew L.
Saba is a perfect blend of the most relaxing environment and the greatest food around. I ordered the imperial roll and shared the spare ribs with my wife. They were both so good! We sat outside on the patio just as the sun set, it could not have been any better! This is place is heavenly delicious!!
(5)Lexxie B.
Favorite sushi spur, hands down, in SLC. Love souring at the sushi bar and chatting with the sushi makers. We are super cute by the way. .. they always remember my face and ask where I've been. Obviously, I need to frequent more!
(5)RD P.
Great vibe at this place, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Sushi is extremely good and very affordable. Tried out the Maui Wowi, Dragon Balls, Crunchy Shrimp, and a number of other rolls. All were extremely good, service was also pretty darn good. Only thing that could have been better was the organization around getting the wait time down and seating process.
(4)Daphne S.
This place is awesome! From the food to the atmosphere and customer service, everything just flowed perfectly. Celebrated my brothers birthday here today and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended if you want quality sushi for a reasonable price!
(5)Brandon D.
Great food. Massaman Beef is outstanding.
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