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Salt Lake City, surrounded by stunning mountains, offers diverse cuisine with popular dishes like fry sauce, funeral potatoes, and pastrami burgers, reflecting its rich cultural blend.

Arempas

Arempas

350 S State St, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84111, 84139, United States

Vegan • Lunch • Vegetarian • Vegan Options


"I speak as a tourist. I was delighted this place has dedicated, on-the-menu options – as it is apparently open late, it would seem to be worth keeping in mind for that reason. This, and the empanada's great value, lead me to give it three stars. That said, there were some oddities. I got the vegan arepa and the vegan empanada. They were both filled with *exactly the same ingredients* and the empanada was bigger than the arepa – but the arepa costs more than 2x as much. Given these circumstances, and the fact that I liked the empanada more, I can see the empanada being a great deal for a vegan looking late night or for a bit of variety. Both of them were on the bland side, however, and far from imaginative. I did enjoy the plantains in both; otherwise, it was mainly black beans and some avocado. (From the menu, it appears that their several vegan items seem mainly to be rearranging these same ingredients. The small amount of chimichurri I was given added some flavor and was ok, but did not knock my socks off. None of it was bad, and I do think they made at least the arepa fresh with decent ingredients, but there just wasn't much flavor. Finally, they use big styrofoam packaging for to-go, which is actually enough to mean I would avoid eating here again. (Not being a local, I don't know how common this is, but I know it's not even nominally recyclable in SLC and that not all places do it. Updated from previous review on 2021-09-05"

Francks Angel Cafe

Francks Angel Cafe

2577 E Bengal Blvd, 84121, Salt Lake City, United States

Cafe • Persian • American • Middle Eastern


"This might be the first time I’ve had Persian food! It’s similar to Mediterranean food, but has its own set of distinct qualities.We ordered the Chicken Kabob, the Beef/Chicken Kobideh, and finished with a serving of Saffron Ice Cream.I loved the flavor of the Chicken Kabob. My wife didn’t like it as much, but I thought it was great. She was a bigger fan of the Chicken Kobideh, which had more added flavors and seasoning. The Beef Kobideh was pretty good too!If you’ve never had Kobideh (like me), then I would describe it as an upscale Dyno Nugget. It’s chicken or beef that has been pulverized, then mixed together with seasoning and cooked. It’s not bad, really. Not my favorite, but I can see why people would like it.Our dessert, the Saffron Ice Cream, was something you had to get used to. During my first bite, I thought I was eating the smell of an old woman’s home, but in ice cream form. I don’t know how else to describe that taste. It got better the more I ate it, but I would probably never order it again. It’s an acquired taste for the American palette, and one that I obviously haven’t acquired yet.All in all, if you like trying new cuisines, you should definitely give this place a try. I’d come back for that chicken kabob, or to try something new on the menu when I’m feeling adventurous.Parking: The parking lot is very small and a bit oddly shaped, making it difficult to find an open stall even if the restaurant is only half-full."

Lake Effect

Lake Effect

155 W 200 SUT 84101, Salt Lake City, United States

Beer • Wine • Barbecue • Cocktail


"came here with my husband to celebrate his birthday. He used to be with customers and colleagues here and I wanted to try it out. I think for the location, price and ambience, it is worth visiting! The food was good, but not to call home. We had divided the can afteros, ahi tuna tacos and wagyu skewers. A spit was well cooked (to do for our pleasure), the other still medium. The waitress didn't ask, so I rarely asked for medium. Flavor was great and the sauce they serve with it was extremely refreshing! The Ahi Tacos were great! Beautiful balance of spicy and fresh. Nachos were massive. I wanted to order a salad, but the waitress warned against it. Lucky I didn't order the salad because we only finished 1/3 of the beast! Flavors were great. Basic what you do in Nachos, but delish! I also had a glass of her French Chardonnay. Maybe 7/10. I love a really buttery wine, but he fell short. The waitress said it was the butteriest thing they knew it wasn't super buttery. So I guess her honesty. Noise level is loud as you go and talk and understand how loud you were when you go into an open space. At the end of dinner I lost my voice a little. Music was so great live country cover and it was really wonderful. Actually, this bar/restaurant reminds me of Austin, TX, which was a nice change from the formal places here in SLC. I don't think it's great for date night, but perfect for going out with a group of friends or more couples!"