Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar

This was our first time at the Ninth Street location, though we've been to their other locations before. We went for an early Saturday dinner without a reservation and were fortunate to be seated right away. However, we noticed a large party that couldn't be accommodated immediately, so if you're dining with a big group, I highly recommend booking a reservation on OpenTable--it makes the experience smoother for both you and the restaurant. Our waiter was fantastic--knowledgeable, attentive, and even helped with the pronunciation of the sashimi I ordered, which I really appreciated. I wish I remembered his name because he truly made our experience even better. We started with Kylie Minogue's Prosecco, a favorite of ours, and it was great to see it available by the glass. Since I recently had my wisdom teeth removed, I stuck to soft foods, beginning with a miso soup and a selection of sashimi from the special menu--four different types, three pieces each, totaling 12 slices, which was the perfect portion. My other half ordered two rolls: one featuring Wagyu beef with a hint of spice, which he enjoyed, and a classic salmon and avocado roll, both beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was lively as more guests arrived, and it was fun to see a few birthday celebrations happening. One waitress made a young boy's birthday extra special by acknowledging him when he ordered his rainbow roll. He looked so happy to be recognized, and it was a thoughtful touch that added to the warm and welcoming vibe of the restaurant. The restaurant has a modern, stylish interior with soft lighting, creating an inviting space for a date night or a relaxed dinner with a partner. They also have a great outdoor dining area, which we'll be sure to take advantage of after winter. The menu is extensive, with plenty of options, and the special menu offers unique flavors, making each visit feel fresh and exciting. Highly recommend--we'll definitely be back!

Wow. It was so good. The food was great. The portions were generous. Service was exceptional from being greeted at the door with no reservation by the two greeters. They were great - Quinn and someone else. The lady who took our drinks was great and our food server/waitress lady were so friendly. and the food was so good!!! I had a combo plate of chicken teriyaki and tempura! We had appetizers too - a tofu dish and gyoza and some rolls!!' All and all great experience and highly recommend if you want good Japanese food in SALT LAKE CITY! The ambiance was also nice and not super noisy even with a full restaurant. Yay!! What a treat overall!!

This was the first time dining here. Our waiter zsam was wonderful, attentive and friendly. Food was yummy! My concern is that when I used the restroom, upon exiting, you have to both unlock the door and pull the handle. Unfortunately, I have been in too many public restrooms where people have not washed their hands. This means a large potential of bacteria I have to touch to exit the restroom. A larger concern who do wash hands are potentially touching these contaminated surfaces. I would normally grab a towel and use it to unlock the the door. There should be a trash can near the door. Simple fix!

This location is my favorite Tsunami location. The food quality and consistency is the highest out of the others. Also, the location is superb, being in the 9th & 9th area of Salt Lake City means it's in a highly walkable area with lots of shops and businesses. The actual restaurant itself is quite cozy and warm. I'm not the biggest fan of sushi, but Tsunami has many other options that I can speak to. Their lunchbox options are my go-to, with steak and chicken katsu. The miso soup is just okay.

Service was amazing, we were seated outside because it was such a beautiful day so why not. Our favorite roll was the Executive Suite was just perfection. All of the rolls we tried were great but you should definitely try the Executive Suite.