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Idaho Falls, ID — Sato's Sushi
| Sato's Sushi 688 N Holmes Ave Idaho Falls, ID |
(208)523-2162 map |
Here is something you can try the next time you are at a party playing word association games. If the person before you says "Idaho" you say "Sushi" (or "Blonde" and you say "Brain Surgeon"). Your friends will never look at you the same again.
SushiPilgrim is from Iowa so the idea of sushi in Idaho (that's Idaho not Ohio and not Iowa) does not seem too absurd for me. I spent a week working in Idaho Falls, a small town in the high dessert of eastern Idaho. When I told my colleagues that I was the SushPilgrim, they all said that I must try Sushi Sato's. Except for the few who said I should try the local bait shop, Sushi Sato's was everyone's reccomendation.
Since Sushi Sato's is closed on Monday's I went there with a colleague for lunch on Tuesday. Frankly I was not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised. When we walked in we passed through the restaurant's large Tatami dining room and snaked our way around the back to the sushi bar.
One of the first things I noticed was the I was the only Asian in the place. I ordered a tuna and avocado roll and some assorted nigiri from the menu. Service was on the slow side but the fish was all fresh and firm. My roll came nicely prepared with very simple presentation. On the down side, there were no exotic items at all and the selection was limited. I had hoped to find mirugai or uni but they had none. There were no daily specials and I suspect that the young American sushi chef was working at the limit of his skills.
But if you find yourself in Idaho Falls looking for sushi, this is the place. If I ever go back I will enjoy dining at Sushi Sato's.
| Sushi Sato's: 3 rice bowls |
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September 15, 2005 in Idaho | Permalink | Top
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Should you find yourself in eastern Idaho again, we have another restaurant for you to sample: Wasabi/Whitewater Grill. I would be curious to hear your experience as my family's have not been excellent.
http://wasabiidaho.com/page/1f4zm/Menus/Sushi_Menu.html
Where is Idaho Springs?
Thanks,
Ben
Posted by: Ben | Jun 5, 2008 12:20:07 AM
Unfortunately, Sato's is not longer open in Idaho Falls. It was my favorite restaurant and always busy when I was there.
I haven't found a same love for the other local sushi places, yet.
Posted by: cara | Dec 16, 2008 4:18:04 PM
I worked at Sato's for a while, both the Idaho falls restaurant and even a small branch placed inside a grocery store in Driggs Id. the oner of Sato's sushi is a great man and a wonderful friend. He has inspired me to Do something I would have never thought of with my life, which was to open my own sushi restaurant. Although I am years away from where I want to be I am practicing when I can by having sushi parties and letting my friends enjoy my creations. But just as Sato's, my menu lacks in diversity. If you have any suggestions or comments please e-mail your thoughts to me at ItamaeRusso@gmail.com
Ps. At the time you may have come into Sato's I may have been that young American sushi chef working at the limit of my skills. But when my restaurant is established, I will make sure to leave an everlasting impression.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Daniel Russo
Posted by: Daniel Russo | Feb 15, 2009 7:25:35 PM
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