If you’re a sushi fan, then you’re in luck in Park City. With nearly a dozen options around town, you’re sure to find something that satisfies your craving.
The best thing about all these sushi spots? They all have their own special rolls! Read on to get a Park City local’s pick on the best spots and the and specialty rolls you won’t want to miss around town.
Flying Sumo
Located just a block off Park Avenue, Flying Sumo features a menu full of Asian-fusion along with its sushi. Coconut shrimp, spicy salmon cake tartare and the seaweed salad are all great starters. As far as sushi goes, not only are the nigiris to die for, but the uramaki (inside out rolls) as well. The the spicy dragon – a California roll topped with spicy tuna and green onions – brings the heat.
Kita
Located inside The Pendry hotel in the Canyons Village area, Kita serves high end sushi and sake that tastes as fresh as it looks. Start off with the edamame, which has a touch of bourbon teriyaki flavoring to give it some extra spice, and of course pair a sake with it. This is the spot to get the cream-of-the-crop spicy tuna roll, California roll, and Kita special Hot Tail roll – maguro, avocado, cucumber, Hamachi, serrano and shoyu sauce.
Yuki Yama
Also located in the Old Town district, Yuki Yama is worth planing ahead and booking a reservation. The crispy tuna tartare and wagyu bruschetta, are the starters to go with. As far as specialty rolls go, the Mr. Miyagi with red and snow crab, yellowtail, avocado, tuna poke and sweet soy sauce, serves a kick. Plenty of nightly specials highlight whatever fish has been flown in fresh.
Sushi Venture
Looking for restaurant quality sushi, but prefer not to leave the comfort of your home? Then look no further than Chef Haley Adelman’s private catering company Sushi Venture. Chef Haley Adelman brings the elegance, creativity, and craft of sushi making into your home with a passion for finding the freshest fish, sourced sustainably from all over the globe. Led by the belief of omakase, which in Japanese translates to “I will leave it up to you,” Adelman curates a multi-course journey of quality fish from around the world. She uses precision-based techniques and exotic ingredients for a night your tastebuds will never forget.
O’Shucks Bar and Grill
Did you know there’s an O’Shucks in Pinebrook serving sushi without even heading to town? Ahh Sushi features your typical cheeseburgers and French fries of O’Shucks, with a side of seaweed salad or some gyozas. Make sure to get a Caterpillar – crab, cucumber, kaiware sprouts and eel topped with avocado, eel sauce, tobiko and sesame seeds. The Firecracker – spicy maguro, avocado and cucumber rolled in tempura crunchies and topped with Sriracha – is another 5-star option.
Sushi Blue
Located in Kimball Junction, this long-time local favorite goes beyond just a basic California roll. With options including grilled octopus, Korean street tacos and even glazed short ribs, Sushi Blue has something for everyone. If you’re going for the sushi, you’ll definitely need to get your hands on the Tina Turner – tempura shrimp topped with big eye tuna, avocado, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. It’s simply the best.
