Cafe Anh Hong

In-the-know locals, well, they know. They know that Cafe Anh Hong is one of the best spots in town for dim sum. After a recent hiatus from our dining scene the restaurant is now back in action, setting up shop once more in new digs over in Sandy. The suburban spot brings back all of the beloved dishes - rice rolls through sui mai – bite-sized dishes that are fried, steamed, and baked. Grab your like-minded foodie friends and take a trip ASAP, this is the type of cuisine best savored when shared.

8650 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 84094

(801) 486-1912

cafeanhhongut.com

Kabob Bros

Head down to Midvale and you’ll be rewarded by this smart mix of modern and traditional Pakistani cooking. Kabob’za and loaded fries lead the fusion charge, the former of which sees tandoor roasted meats top thin flatbreads loaded with mozzarella, feta, and veggies. Meanwhile on the more traditional side of the of the menu, we’d be remiss not to call out the lamb nihari; an authentic Pakistani dish that features ridiculously tender braised lamb shank in a richly rewarding gravy.  

748 Blue Vista Lane, Suite 600
Midvale, UT 84047

(385) 275-7172

Brick & Mortar

This newly opened spot re-imagines the now departed Campos Coffee over on Edison Street. It’s a chicly modern space that now lives life as this upscale bar. The 21+ only bar offers an eclectic menu built around elevated pub fare. Amongst the more familiar dishes like burgers and tacos you’ll find internationally inflected fun; al pastor skewers are served with house tortilla; wings are given a foodie makeover using duck confit. Weekend brunch is equally imaginative, and those wanting to really make a splash - check out the Boss Brunch that comes with a 30oz tomahawk steak and bottom of Dom - served for a party of three to share!

228 S Edison Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Afghan Kitchen

For Afghanistan cuisine in Salt Lake City, you needn't look further than Wali Arshad Salem’s ode to his home city of Kabul. On settling in Utah Salem noted the lack of Afghani options in Utah, and after obtaining the help of another Afhani transplant, chef Naeem Amel, the rest as they say is history. Recently the business expanded with a second location on Salt Lake’s State Street; meaning between the brace of locations, you can now sample Amel’s award-winning dishes seven days a week.   

1465 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(801) 953-1398

www.afghan-kitchen.com

Facil Taqueria

This former food truck recently cemented their popular menu, quite literally, with a new brick and mortar location in Holladay. The kitchen puts out a range of dishes, wryly demarcated by tacos, and not tacos. Amidst those you will find creative proteins like smoked brisket, Nashville hot chicken and confit pork. Prices start from four bucks so you can sample your way through the menu with ease.

4427 South 2950 East
Holladay, UT 84124

(801) 878-9969

faciltaqueria.com

Batista

Lastly, but by no means leastly, a brand-new spot that just hit my desk at the time of going to press; proof positive that the SLC dining scene gets ever more delicious each and every month. This new spot in South Salt Lake promises to bring a taste of Miami flavor to Salt Lake City streets - serving up Cuban and Nicaraguan dishes such as bisteck encebollado, sopa de pollo, pan con lechon and much more. The word on the street from chefs in the know, they tell me this is the real deal and not to be missed.

493 East 2700 South
South Salt Lake, UT  84115

(801) 484-3757