Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi Salt Lake City — Restaurant in Salt Lake City

Disappointed and Confused by the Five-Star Hype

We chose this restaurant based on its glowing five-star rating, expecting a memorable dining experience. Unfortunately, what we got was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Our group was quite large, and we were seated directly by the entrance on a cold, rainy evening. Every time the door opened, a gust of cold air swept through, making the entire meal uncomfortable. To make matters worse, our table was crammed next to the staircase leading to the upper level, and servers frequently bumped into one of our chairs as they passed by. It felt more like a hallway than a dining space.

The appetizers were the highlight of the meal—flavorful and well-prepared. Sadly, everything went downhill from there. I ordered the steak and shrimp, requesting the steak rare and substituting noodles for rice (with an extra charge). My plate arrived with rice instead, and while the server corrected it, the noodles were bland, the steak was overcooked, and the shrimp was terrible with no flavor. I genuinely regretted not sticking with the rice.

My sister ordered the lobster and barely touched it. It was chewy, overcooked, and simply unpleasant. For the quality of food we received, the prices were outrageous.

Service was another letdown. Our meals trickled out over a 40-minute span, leaving some of us finished before others had even started. The staff seemed overwhelmed and due to how busy it was, unfortunately inattentive, not by their own chosing. They did their best to "keep up."

Even the restroom experience was disappointing. The toilet paper was nearly gone, and I had to use the last of it carefully. I informed the server, hoping no one else had to deal with that situation.

I truly wanted to enjoy this place, especially given its reputation. But based on our experience, I’m baffled by the high ratings and won’t be returning. Disappointed is an...

I recently visited Yoi Mi Sushi Japanese Steakhouse and, unfortunately, left disappointed. For the price point, most of the food was quite underwhelming. While the appetizers were excellent and easily the highlight of the meal, the rest fell short.

The lobster was overcooked and chewy, and the steak was also cooked beyond the requested temperature. Our table had multiple checks, and several were incorrect, which added unnecessary frustration to the evening. The server was polite but not particularly attentive, though to be fair, the restaurant was quite busy.

Overall, the experience did not justify the cost. Between the overcooked dishes and billing issues, it felt overpriced and not...

I had such a wonderful experience here! The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and flavorful. The lunch specials are very affordable, which makes it easy to enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank.

The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are kind and attentive, and the service truly makes the dining experience even better. Our waitress was super nice and extremely helpful—she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.

Overall, Yoimi Sushi is a fantastic spot for a satisfying meal. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for good sushi and a pleasant dining...