Killa Nikkei — Downtown
Killa Nikkei is japanese dining in Downtown, rated 4.8★ ($40-70).
About
Salt Lake City's first dedicated Nikkei restaurant, Killa blends Peruvian fire with Japanese precision in the moody, intimate downtown space that formerly housed Current Fish & Oyster. Expect premium seafood, fresh ceviches and tiraditos, sushi, and wood-fired Andean classics alongside a mythology-inspired cocktail program. Signature plates include the Ceviche Killa, the Crab Causa, and the Killa Old Fashioned.
Website
Phone
Neighborhood
Downtown
Category
Casual Dining
Meals
Dinner, Drinks, Lunch
Price Range
$40-70
Rating
★ 4.8 (476)
ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleDine-inCocktailsFull BarPrivate Dining
Getting there
By Car
Located at 279 E 300 S in downtown SLC. Metered street parking and nearby pay lots and garages are available along 300 South and the surrounding blocks.
By Public Transit
A short walk from the UTA TRAX Blue and Green Line stops at the Library and Courthouse stations; multiple downtown bus routes serve 300 South and State Street.
By Rideshare
Uber and Lyft serve the downtown core well, with drop-off directly on 300 South in front of the restaurant.
Good to know
The ground-floor downtown location is wheelchair accessible with dine-in seating. Reservations are strongly recommended given the intentionally limited capacity.
Frequently asked
What kind of food does Killa Nikkei serve?
Killa Nikkei serves japanese, peruvian, sushi.
Where is Killa Nikkei located?
Killa Nikkei is in Downtown, Salt Lake City — 279 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
What is the price range at Killa Nikkei?
Roughly $40-70 per person.
Does Killa Nikkei take reservations?
Yes — Killa Nikkei accepts reservations.
How is Killa Nikkei rated?
4.8★ from 476 reviews.
When is the best time to visit Killa Nikkei?
Book a weeknight dinner (Tuesday-Thursday) for the most attentive, unhurried experience; the kitchen and bar hit their stride after 6PM. Lunch is a quieter way to sample the ceviches and causas.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wed · today11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Best times to visit
Book a weeknight dinner (Tuesday-Thursday) for the most attentive, unhurried experience; the kitchen and bar hit their stride after 6PM. Lunch is a quieter way to sample the ceviches and causas.
Quietest
Weekday lunch 11:30AM - 1PM
Busiest
Friday and Saturday 7PM - 9PM
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