Head about 20 miles South of SLC and you’ll find yourself in the sprawlin’ burbs of South Jordan – home to myriad places to eat. But where are the very best and most interesting places in town? The following are my favorite places to dine in South Jordan. If you’re in the area, you might also consider the brief drive to West Jordan, Sandy or Draper too.
Kenny J’s BBQ
Cuisine: BBQ
Address: 11610 District Dr, South Jordan, UT 84095
My current favorite BBQ in Utah packs a lot of promise. Pitmaster Kenny Jackson utilizes product from Utah’s UT47 beef (the same brand that Table X taps) while cooking low and slow on an M&M Rotisserie; serious Texan hardware that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The smoker’s figure cost suggests the business is more than just a whim. Jackson himself, meanwhile, routinely hits the road to secure post oak for the cooking process – the tried and tested hardwood relied on by many of the best in the Lonestar. For a full rundown on Kenny J’s check out this article I wrote on the new for 2025 BBQ shop.
Angry Korean
Cuisine: Korean
Address: 11587 District Main Dr, South Jordan, UT 84095
Angry Korean is the work of Peter Kim and Young-Ho Kang, two Korean chefs with strong backgrounds out of state. Kim’s includes a stint at Momofuku under David Chang – NYC’s king of umami – before moving onto Michelin-starred Korean eatery Danji. Kang – a seasoned sushi chef himself across the US and Korea – met Kim here in Utah. The South Jordan is the OG location of Angry Korean. If you stop by, be sure to check out the Korean-American fusion that is the Philly cheesesteak – a big, hearty roll stuffed with melted cheese and Korean beef bulgogi. On the more traditional front, the heaping rice bowls are point as is their japchae and kimchi – all made in house.
Saffron Valley
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 1098 S Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095
South Jordan is home to the very first Saffron Valley, an Indian eatery that has since grown to multiple locations throughout the valley. Saffron Valley offers up a range of Indian classics with several items not commonly found at similar restaurants around town.
Tsunami
Cuisine: Japanese, sushi
Address: 10722 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095
This local mini-chain is a Salt Laker favorite for quality maki, nigiri, and sashimi. More than that, the extensive menu features a range of small plates and cooked dishes. If you can’t find something you love here, you’re not trying. With locations up and down the Salt Lake valley, Tsunami is beloved by locals for its diverse menu of Japanese classics. After the solid array of small plates and appetizers, you will find donburi, bento boxes, teriyaki dishes, tempura, and much more. It goes without saying there’s an extensive array of nigiri, sashimi, and maki.
Greek Souvlaki
Cuisine: Greek, gyros
Address: 1067 S Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095
There’s great Greek in all parts of the Utah valley, and South Jordan is no different. Our pick for a great gyro or stellar souvlaki would be this location of the popular Greek fast food joint.
The Pie
Cuisine: Pizza
Address: 10627 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095
The Pie is an Utah institution known for its loaded pizzas that hit the spot when you need that comfort food pickup. The Pie has locations all over the valley; they deliver, they’re open seven days a week, pour beer, and offer pizzas piled high with toppings and cheese. When you need it, you need it. There’s a reason they scoop award after award, each and every year.
Mochinut
Mochi is made with rice flour, creating a chewy and stretchy texture. Mochinut takes that sweet treat then wraps it up in deep-fried donut goodness. The South Jordan spot offers a range of unique and interesting flavors – one of two locations in Utah for this group.
Cuisine: Desserts
Address: 10497 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095
Porch
Cuisine: American
Address: 11274 Kestrel Rise Rd G, South Jordan, UT 84009
Originally opened as a sister restaurant to Salt Lake’s much-missed Meditrina, Porch is one of the best restaurants in the South Jordan area. Located in the Daybreak neighborhood, the restaurant offers classic comfort foods with a deep South twist interwoven through the menu. Meatloaf, fried chicken, mac and cheese, ribs, burgers, local Utah trout – you name it – there’s a dish that’s sure to soothe anyone at Porch; and it’s also served up in a relaxed and trendy atmosphere. Moreover, this is one of the best locations in the South of the valley to order up a craft cocktail, local beer, or boutique wine.
Oh Mai
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 1644 W. Town Center Dr. South Jordan, 84095
Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches are the standout selection at this restaurant. Oh Mai offers twelve banh mi in total, from the traditional cold cuts through to contemporary creations with garlic rib eye and braised pork belly.
While the restaurants above are some of my personal favorites in South Jordan, there are several others that you might want to consider. While I’ve not personally dined at these, I know several of my fellow foodie friends love them; they all receive strong reviews and local support.
- El Morelense – renowned Mexican eatery with a specialty of al pastor
- Bawarchi – Indian restaurant that focuses on biryani
- Myungrang Hot Dog – Korean hot dog chain
- The Wild Rose – Upscale American dining
- Sergio’s Pizza – NY style pizza
- Maria’s Mexican Grill – second location for the popular Millcreek Mexican restaurant
Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you! I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC. I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.
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