Who Understands the Joy of Yakitori + Shabu Shabu + Fan Giveaways? 🧧
Heard there’s a place where you can enjoy hot pot 🥘 and skewers 🍢 at the same time—folks, who else gets this kind of happiness? 🚗💨 Grabbed my keys and rushed over! Turns out it’s UMI—the same spot hailed as “SLC’s top Japanese shabu shabu” since it opened! The interior has been totally revamped, now filled with izakaya vibes 🏮. The atmosphere is so immersive, I was literally skipping with excitement! We quickly ordered a full table of delicious food, topped off with ice-cold beer 🍺. Let’s eat! Appetizers Yakitori Skewers 🍢 The aroma instantly teleported me back to street BBQ stalls in Asia! Finally, no need to awkwardly grill your own skewers while managing the hot pot—they’re served ready-to-eat, so you can focus on feasting! 🎯 But here’s the dilemma: we often feel guilty feasting on skewers and hot pot at night, and the lunch sets don’t include skewers… What to do? Don’t worry—Ellen’s got you covered! 🎁 From now until February 28, 2025, all fans of EllenFreakingCute can enjoy one free skewer per person during lunch at UMI! No more guilt—let’s celebrate! 🎉 Fish n Chips 🥠 Such a cute twist! Instead of fries, they use crispy chips topped with fish roe and tuna mayo—bite-sized and totally addictive. Sushi Rolls 🍱 The owner’s creativity is next-level—new rolls are both gorgeous and delicious. Fried Chicken Wings 🍗 Have you noticed? Hot pot spots always have amazing fried chicken! Even when trying to save room for meat, I can’t resist these wings—they outshine dedicated fried chicken joints! Shabu Shabu 🥘 The tonkotsu broth is still my fave—rich but never overpowers the ingredients. I especially love their thick-cut beef brisket 🥩—so satisfying with its buttery tenderness! Lamb leg and beef shank are also top picks, with perfect marbling. Dip them in sesame or satay sauce, and you’ll lose count of how many plates you’ve finished! Pro tip: After enjoying the meat, head to the condiment bar for some spicy clams and squid 🦑, mix it with noodles or rice, and toss it into the broth—voilà, you’ve got yourself a Korean-style spicy seafood noodle soup! UMI Japanese Shabu Shabu 📍 2701 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT New Idaho branch now open! 📍 2325 E Fairview Ave ste 160, Meridian, ID #SaltLakeCity #Utah #Idaho #ComfortFood #LocalEats #WinterWarmers #100RestaurantsChallenge #CozyWinterFeast
