Ika Sushi

delicious high quality sushi for a decent price! one of the better sushi spots in slc, will definitely come back again!

WOW WOW WOW is all I have to say! (Just kidding, I have a lot more than that as I always do, hahaha). In a singular visit, this has easily become one of my favorite sushi places in the Salt Lake valley. I have been wanting to try Ika sushi for a while now and finally had the opportunity to do so last week. From the outside, it is very unassuming and tucked away within the Riverwalk Shopping Center. The interior of the restaurant is not huge, so while my friends and I were over the course of our for dinner, it filled fairly quickly. I have visited multiple restaurants that were in this specific storefront location that haven't stayed (a poke place, teriyaki, and more), and I HOPE so badly that Ika thrives here because the quality of their sushi was exceptional. One of my friends ordered the Brussel Sprouts which I had the opportunity to try a bite of. To be honest, my first instinct in a sushi place would not be to order Brussel sprouts, but I am so glad my friend did! They are cooked in a citrus white miso sauce and that flavor of the sauce absolutely transforms this dish! Very flavorful! Moving to the sushi, I ordered some Hamachi nigiri and based on my research from other reviews, I really wanted to try out the Twist & Shout roll. When I tell you that the Hamachi nigiri had one of the best quality pieces of raw fish I have ever had, I mean it! Beyond the flavor alone, biting into this piece of Hamachi and through to the rice was like slicing through a soft stick of butter - the texture was perfect! I was almost shocked. To continue to on to the Twist & Shout roll, I cannot express enough that this roll is a MUST try. If you are like me and love a good spicy sushi roll, and this one has the perfect balance of spice. With the chili oil and fresh jalapenos, you have such a nice level of heat that balances so well with the rest of the roll. Also, the addition of the garlic chips adds a nice crunch to each bite without it taking away from the overall texture of the sushi. To end my review, I ask one thing from people who live in this area - please help Ika do well and visit! It is so refreshing to find restaurants in this area that aren't part of a chain, and I want it to succeed so I can keep coming here and not have to go downtown for great sushi!

I have been a regular at Ika for years now. The food, the service, the ambiance, and the flavor are truly second to none in the valley. The owner, Tugsu, has poured his talent, his years of experience, his passion, and his entire savings into making this place a success - and it is. The Highway 215 roll is a triumph, the likes of which I have not tasted anywhere outside of Japan. The attention to detail and the service are incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

I've only ever gotten take out, so I can't speak to the atmosphere or dine in service, but they're great when picking up. This is the only sushi place that I've found the lion king/baked salmon roll outside of California, and it's absolutely delicious. Even if you're not into fish, this is a perfect, non fishy roll to expand your palette with.

This was one of the better sushi places we have been to in the SLC valley. View the building from the outside it’s just another strip mall restaurant with a low key sign.... Pass the place up and you will be disappointed. Once inside you soon forget you are in a strip mall, the atmosphere was relaxing. The food was very good and fresh. The service was attentive but not over bearing. Really enjoyed everything. Check this place out you shouldn’t be disappointed.

I love this sushi place. They are so kind when you get there. I often let the waiter surprise me with his fave roll. It’s the one way to change it up since I’m partial to one particular roll here. But everything is delicious and fresh. It’s cute and quaint and quite delicious! I eat here at least once a week.

After visiting many sushi places, actually fishing and eating my own fresh catch I can say that this sushi place is awesome. I'm not from town just crossing on our way back from Yellowstone I found this place through Google and chose from the best rated places. Those of us who like to rate places didn't disappoint. You can smell, see and taste the dedication on each of these inspired dishes. Chef, my hat is off, congrats! I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you choose to eat at Ika Sushi. If I get to be back at salt Lake city I'll definitely stop by again.

We had an amazing time at Ika Sushi. TG (The owner) was the nicest guy ever! We had a lot of good convo with him about fishing, Mongolia and the unique types of fishes he provides at his restaurant! TG was very welcoming and friendly. He made the experience top knotch by helping us understand what kind of fish to try and by even customizing the hand rolls to what he said would be the way he would eat them to get the most flavor and enjoyment! (I highly recommend asking to have the hand rolls made the way he likes them, give him the freedom to impress you because he does not disappoint!!!) Everything was FRESH and all the fish were very enjoyable as far as taste and texture. They do not give you tons of rice to just fill you up! They actually want you to enjoy the unique taste of every individual fish and everything they top the fish with is super unique! Very different from any sushi place I have ever been to! The artwork is beautiful, TG painted the fish you see as you walk in that circle the name IKA. Last but not least, the dessert was AMAZING!! You HAVE to try the purple yam ice cream!! You will not find that kind of flavor ANYWHERE else!! It was sooooo smooth and creamy and definitely something unique that you can try that is unlike any dessert you will ever try anywhere else!! All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this spot for a great night out. The service, friendliness and food does not compare to conventional sushi restaurants anywhere in Utah!! Thank you Ika Sushi crew!! 10/10!!