Naked Fish

Naked Fish

67 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

TL;DR

- Price: $20+ 

- Flavor: Fresh, light

- Filling?: Depends

- Parking: Reasonable (Downtown SLC)

Before we begin, I'd like to bring up a little tip for parking.

Pro-tip: If you decide to park at City Creek rather than the street parking, make sure to hold on to your parking ticket. Make a stop at the Customer Service desk in front of Macy's (you might want to do this before you eat, depending on your timing). The nice people at the desk will give you an hour of parking validation. If you prepay your parking at a kiosk as well, you get another hour off. That's two hours of free parking thus far.

Update Winter 2015: This tip is now obsolete. City Creek has started providing two hours of free parking.

I am a big fan of their calamari. If you take the breading off, you'll find the squid intact, tentacles and all. If you are squeamish, forget I said that last sentence. It is a little spicy, so be mindful of that if spice isn't your thing.

I am a huge fan of sashimi (raw slices of various fish, served with wasabi). Naked Fish's sashimi is fantastic. Each piece is extremely fresh and tastes incredible. I have ordered the Chef's Choice sashimi plate twice and have never been disappointed. 

A special note I'd like to make with regards to the three little, translucent yellowish-whitish drops on the edge of the plate above: they are not just a garnish, they're actually drops of yuzu, a member of the citrus family. Use one drop per slice of amber jack fish (the fish closest to the yuzu). Though it seems like a small portion, the yuzu packs a punch and will make its presence felt with the fish.

I hope to try the Omakase next time, which is their multiple course Chef's Choice tasting. I have heard many good things and am looking forward to trying this new experience.







Naked Fish is one of my favorite sushi places in Salt Lake City. It can get very busy, so a reservation is recommended if you'll be dining with company. If alone, sitting at the bar can provide for some scintillating conversation as well.