The Happy Sumo Sushi Bar and Restaurant

11/30/2008 Posted by HollyGvns

we've been in slc for the long weekend and finished up last night with a sushi night out. we liked this place alot, but it was inconsistent food. We had a group of 10 and had three rounds of ordering...it was strange because it was like the chef who did the tempura had no idea what he was doing, but everything was excellent. our waitress actually said she's had a couple of "send backs" that night, and she thought it was the same chef...everything else was great though, we still recommend.

10/05/2008 Posted by citygirlly

I went to the Happy Sumo expecting the best, and was not disappointed! The service was awesome, the sushi to die for, and the atmosphere was cool enough for me to have a good time. The only downer was the hostess. She was short and rude (and what was up with the hair, anyway?) Besides that, it was wonderful, and I will definitely be back. Thank you Happy Sumo!!

Pros: Great service, awesome sushi!

Cons: Grumpy hostess

10/01/2008 Posted by Milesmile

Went there over the weekend and enjoyed a nice spot on the patio. Our waitress was so nice and helpful and was really attentive to us during our whole meal. We asked for a recommendation and tried the Rock Shrimp Roll and we loved it! The whole meal was great, we will be returning again soon.

09/13/2008 Posted by busskier

The food was very tasty, sushi chefs were great, very helpful,friendly and accommodating. I would definitely go back, prices were fair, atmosphere was hip. My biggest disappointment was the hostess- snobbish would be a compliment to her. If you can limit your time @ the hostess stand you will really enjoy this place.

Pros: great food and value

Cons: Hostess, Hostess, Hostess

06/08/2008 Posted by Bigguyone1

I eat sushi out about 2x/wk. Happy Sumo has the best nigiri tuna in town and possibly the best rolls. Overall the #1 sushi place in salt lake area. The outdoor seating area is great on warm days and evenings - along with the overall atmosphere of gateway. If you set inside it is nice as well with large booths, sushi bar and open tables (no too close together). They have the best cucumber wrapped rolls in town - closest place I have found to compete with these is in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The one thing I wish they had was a happy hour or special sometime....but I guess with food this good - they don't need to. Simply put - you will not find a better overall sushi restaurant in Salt Lake!!!

Pros: Best sushi it town, parking easier than most downtown sushi places due to gateway - valet as well

Cons: wish they had a happy hour - thats about all

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05/19/2008 Posted by mothra801

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! The Happy Sumo is now something I Iook forward to every weekend. It has become a ritual between me and my friends. The service couldn't be better, the atmosphere is hip and exciting and the sushi is better than any other overpriced sushi bar you will find in salt lake. It gets super busy so make sure to arrive early, and the best part....you are bound to see a Jazz player in there eating as well. If you want to spend your time and MONEY well, go to the Sumo, it is worth every penny...and every bite :).

Pros: SERVICE!!!!! Hot servers. Yummy Sushi.

Cons: can't complain about a thing.

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05/17/2008 Posted by vivienmleigh

I hate this Restaurant! The atmosphere is so Trendy and fake. And i didn't have bad expectations going in. But i went with a friend and we were seated at the bar. We put in an order and half an hour later we were still not served, but a couple who came in after we did, seated at the bar, had their food in little time at all. My friend and i were so upset we just left. This to me was terrible service. Additionally i wrote an e-mail to the manager, who took a week to reply back to me, and gave a half assed condolence, asking for me to please reconsider, with hardly an effort to try and really convince me. I would definately not recommend this place. I frequent a lot of the Sushi bars; this place is by far overrated!

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04/04/2008 Posted by MommaJ55

Everyone has always raved to me about the Happy sumo. Well, I finally went in this week, and believe me it truly lives up to the hype. Not only was there an icredible and diverse menu, but there was good music, good service, and a warm romantic ambiance that could win over anyones heart. I tried many of the inventive rolls along with some sashimi, and it was FABULOUS. Not to mention really fresh. I will definatley be back, and will be passing along the hype as many of my friends have.

Pros: Fresh Fish, Good Service, Great atmosphere

Cons: long wait to be seated, no reservations

03/07/2008 Posted by kimmiebutler

Happy Sumo is definitely worth the wait and worth the price (which really isn't that unreasonable for how good it is). I wish they would take reservations but since it's at Gateway at least we can walk around and the hostess calls our cell phone when our table is ready. I don't know if its because I don't have tattoos and black hair or if the girls are just stupid, but they ignore us and seem to not notice us most every time we walk in to get a table. On a few occasions different girls have forgotten ever speaking to us when we come back to get seated and say "hi how many?" when they're the same girl who put our name on the list a half hour before! I wish they hired for quality and not looks. There are some really great waitresses that know us by name and they're the reason we love the atmosphere, not the lame boring music or the too dark lighting.

Pros: BEST sushi

Cons: braindead hostesses

03/03/2008 Posted by sportfans880

This is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. The atmosphere is very cool, the service is attentive and our waitress was just delightful. However, the food is what was the most memorable, it was OUTSTANDING! Every bite was delicious. We sampled 5 or 6 sushi items and the dragon scales. We can't even decide on what was our favorite, but the sashimi melted like butter in our mouths! We ended our meal with the Tempura Banana Split and Mount Fuji! We cannot wait to go back and I hope they open up more locations.

Pros: Great food, service, and environment

Cons: Nothing!!!