Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas (Sugarhouse)

Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas sits on 2100 South in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, running the izakaya playbook: Japanese small plates built for sharing, with sushi on the list and a bar at the center of the room.

The tapas format sets the pace. Instead of one large entree, tables build a spread a few plates at a time, which suits groups grazing through the menu as well as a pair splitting rolls at the bar.

The space is wheelchair accessible across the entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating. Ozora also runs a downtown Salt Lake City location on Broadway, so the Sugar House room brings the same concept to the south end of the city.