Had a pretty full sampling. Shoyu ramen, miso soup, teriyaki chicken, vegetable tempura, California rolls, a dragon roll, and yellowtail nigiri. Overall disappointing with no standouts. Miso soup was, okay, too heavy for my taste like they were using a ramen base instead of a light dashi. The ramen was better, but I've definitely had better, and the noodles didn't have enough bounce. Teriyaki chicken was, okay, a little dry and undersauced for my taste. Somewhat middle of the road when compared to the teriyaki fast food segment. Although the fast food turnover is such that they tend to get the temperature right. Veggie tempura was a boring mix of yams with a couple of not fully battered onion rings. No carrots, no broccoli, no mushroom. The rolls were... okay. Like all good sushi, the rice is critical. On the day I went, the texture was decent, slightly more dry than I target, but fine. But the rice had virtually no flavor of its own. Severely lacking in vinegar and, to my taste, sweetness. It was unable to contribute to the roll as a whole therefore letting the whole experience down. The eel component of the dragon roll was cooked well, but undersauced; like the eel was intended to be eaten alone, separate from the roll it was placed on. Finally, the yellowtail nigiri. This was not okay. If a roll is a perfect bite made of 5 or 6 ingredients, and one is a letdown, you can still be... okay. But here we have 3 ingredients, fish, rice, and a little wasabi. The fish was good, the rice was not, and the wasabi placed under the fish was overpowering and strange. It wasn't hot and tasted metallic. I blamed the blood line on the fish at first, but as I continued eating I realized that the fish was fine, and the rice had no flavor, so the culprit was the green stuff under the fish which simply tasted bad.

The first time I came here was a Tuesday and my boyfriend and I were craving sushi so we decided to try it. Mike (the owner) was making our sushi that night and he was so delightful and made the night so much fun. The flavor profile is out of the world, along with the creativity! When I first started going there I didn't even like raw fish but Mike slowly got me to like it. Definitely the best fish in the valley and best sushi environment. We go here at least twice a week!! Our custom roll is called the Nix Roll, it has shishito peppers, avocado and tuna on the inside and then seared blue fin tuna and lemon on top! I highly recommend.

Fantastic staff. Food was to die for. Best ramen in the salt lake valley.

Service: We went there on a Friday at 7. We had to wait a good 45 minutes to get a table and another 10-15 minutes for someone to take our order. Food: We had gone there mainly because we are ramen fiends and we heard really good things about the place. We got the Tonkatsu and Katsu curry ramen. Both were undeniably DELECTABLE. I would go with the regular size over the large next time as neither of us could finish it. Also if you get the tonkatsu, go for the optional thin flour noodles as their regular noodles are a bit thick and chewy. But everything else about the ramen was really good. The pork chashu literally melted in my mouth and the narutomaki were very light and soft. The eggs - perfectly soft boiled. I would go as far as to say it's the best ramen I've tried in SLC. Ambience: We sat on the table right next to the bar so it was very noisy and we had people walking past us a lot. If that's not your thing, you can try asking them for a table in the back. It seemed relatively calmer there.

Now my favorite. The Tonkotsu Ramen was amazing. From the first hint of it's robust aroma; the promise of real fish and pork bones. The taste was the most luxurious of all I've tried. It's obvious that Chef Mike's dedication to learning the craft in Japan has paid off. The noodles also, are a cut above. The egg was perfect. You won't be disappointed. Oishi nei And to make your meal perfection, ask Chef Mike and his team to serve up sushi omakase.

I love ❤️ This place they have amazing food amazing staff they are all so welcoming and recognize regulars I definitely always feel welcome and the food is always top notch I'll be coming back for more 😊

I love this small place, one of my go to places when I want some sushi! Mike, the owner is very kind and it’s well priced. I recommend any chef roll - they are always great!

Truly the best sushi spot in all of Utah! It deserves well over five stars. Just as good as sushi I had in Japan. I highly recommend sitting at the bar and getting nigiri, the sushi chefs are very personable and helpful. I loved the salmon, yellowtail, and the semi fatty tuna.

Was so excited to try good Japanese food in SLC and wow so satisfied! Tonkotsu ramen was so so good. The broth was next level. The sushi was very good too. Perfect combo of food! Left stoked! Will be back.

Have been going regularly to Kobe for 5+ years. The ramen is is BEST Salt Lake has to offer. The sushi is mostly good. I have had a few occasions where it tastes off but they are helpful to fix any issues. Restaurant is very kid friendly. Best app to order is the Karaage chicken. It’s so good!

Popular restaurant, full of customers. There is a complete gap between the ingredients and cooking method from the Japanese spirit of exquisiteness!

First Ramen place I've been to in Utah. Arrived right as they opened the doors at 5pm on a Friday night. Was seated very fast. Service was excellent, fast and attentive. Had the shrimp tenpura appetizer, which was a very good start. Then ordered a reg size bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen with the thin noodles. Slurped up every last drop and noodle! Will return to try other tasty bites there.

The ramen here is top notch, and better priced than competitors. Their sushi is also delicious. Our server was kind and attentive, and even though it was extremely busy, our food was prepared relatively fast.

Food is very good most of the time, but the service... terrible. I've been frequenting Kobe for many years. Ten years ago I would've given them 5 stars on all points, but service has declined exponentially over the years. I know it's a popular place & they are busy, but come on! I love this place & really want them to do better.

The best sushi I've ever eaten was an incredible combination of flavors and textures that left me speechless. The rice was perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of vinegar and sweetness to balance out the other ingredients. The fish was so fresh that it practically melted in my mouth, with a delicate texture and buttery flavor that was simply unforgettable. The accompanying sauces and garnishes were perfectly balanced, adding just the right amount of spice and flavor to complement the sushi without overpowering it. Overall, it was an experience that I will never forget, and that has set the bar incredibly high for all sushi that I will eat in the future. Personalities of the chefs were a succulent bonus. The hamachi Kama (fried chicken fish) was amazing. Sorry, not sorry.

This place is amazing! I’ve been coming here for years and have always been impressed by the quality and service. Mike (the owner) is welcoming as well as the other sushi chefs, specifically Jake. My boyfriend and I have labeled this place as “our spot” for sushi as well as ramen. The sushi quality is top notch and always prepped well and the ramen is best I’ve had! I will keep coming here whenever I want great food that can’t be beat. I always get the duke roll and always try and go for the mussel shooters. The Alvin is also a great roll that is off menu.

I ordered sushi Chef's selection and ramen. It was great! The noodles are not overcook and the most delicious raw fish I ever had!!!

I saw this highlighted on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, and I knew I had to try it! The food 1000% did not disappoint! I was so satisfied I smiled for three hours after I ate there! The service was less than I had imagined. The girl who was helping us seemed a little aloof, and it almost felt like she didn't want to be there.. that was a bit of a disappointment. But it didn't overshadow the delightful food!

I’ve been coming to Kobe for years now and I don’t go anywhere else. I hate long waits and big spaces with a ton of people. Here is welcoming, personal and the sushi is to die for. Vegas roll is my favorite, mussel shooters and Saki!! Seat by the bar the Sushi chef is so friendly! Really good price too! 😋

Me and my partner have been searching the city for ramen and this place came up multiple times as a great option. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the ramen and thought it lacked depth of flavor. We also tried a few of their sushi rolls and agreed that the quality of the fish was just okay. Overall, I do not think I would go back.

Go here once a week. It is my go to sushi place in salt lake. Their fish is fresh and they make my favorite roll of all time which they call “The Duke”. Like everywhere these days they struggle to find consistent quality staff so have a little patience. Check it out.

Consistently delicious. Their agedashi tofu is the best I've ever had - even the hardy meat lovers in our monthly lunch group love it. We always order two portions for four of us. Other favorites are the Pablo Escolar sushi roll and the curry ramen (careful with this last one if you're watching your salt intake though). Sitting at the sushi bar at night is the way to go if it's just two of you. Love this little jewel of a restaurant.

Good atmosphere, reasonable prices and most importantly the ramen was great! Only been here once so I can't say it'll always be like that but I'll definitely go back. The tonkatsu ramen was great

I’ve had ramen & various sushi rolls. Done takeout and dine in! All times it was awesome. The takeout hosts do seem a little confused on the menu when asking simple questions about what comes on things for allergies, but they were able to get answers after speaking with the chefs! Just think a little more time with current staff and this place will be 10/5 stars. Update: I have been here almost a dozen times now, always incredible. 11/5 stars.