Flying Sumo
Old Town, Park City
Restaurant in Park City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Flying Sumo serves straightforward sushi and Japanese dishes from a small counter-focused room on Park Avenue, open seven nights with easy walk-in availability. The format is à la carte, not omakase, with a 5:30–9 PM window that suits early diners and après-ski schedules. A reliable, low-key option in a town where sushi choices narrow quickly.
About Flying Sumo
Flying Sumo is a Park City venue with a casual dress code and evening hours listed throughout the week. For the smoothest plans, use the posted schedule and contact the restaurant directly before assuming specific menu formats, seating arrangements, prices, reservation patterns, or service options.
Its posted hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:30–9 PM, Friday from 5:30 AM–9 PM, Saturday from 5:30–9 PM, and Sunday from 5:30–9 PM. For cuisine, dishes, reservations, takeout, delivery, seating, or pricing, confirm details directly with the venue before making firm plans.
What to Expect on the Menu
Check with Flying Sumo directly for current dishes, dining format, chef's-choice service, beverage selection, dietary accommodations, and prices before you go. If you are comparing options for a Park City evening, nearby dining choices include High West Distillery & Saloon, Butcher's Chop House & Bar, Davanza's, Le Depot Brasserie, and Vinto Pizzeria.
Booking and Timing
Flying Sumo's posted schedule is 5:30–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Friday listed as 5:30 AM–9 PM. Contact the restaurant directly for reservation policy, walk-in expectations, peak-season availability, and meal timing.
The verdict: Flying Sumo is a casual Park City option with evening hours most days. For anything beyond hours and dress code, including menu, booking, service style, and accessibility of specific dining needs, contact the venue directly before relying on a plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 838 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060
- Website
- flyingsumosushi.com
- Phone
- (435) 649-5522
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Flying Sumo reads as a modern, self-possessed entry on Park Avenue. The restaurant deliberately avoids the mountain-lodge shorthand that defines much of the town’s dining, instead positioning itself in a more self-assured strand of American dining. The text emphasizes precision and contrast — cues that translate into a composed, contemporary room and a menu that prioritizes thoughtful interplay over sheer volume. Expect a focused, design-forward experience that feels intentional rather than scenic or rustic; the place favors exactness and refinement over resort spectacle.
Best For
Flying Sumo is best for diners who want a purposeful evening out rather than a quick, touristic stop. The profile situates the restaurant among venues that hold attention — a fit for nights when guests are looking to sit and engage with a carefully considered menu. Because the write-up highlights meals taken between ski runs and après-ski, the restaurant is especially suited to evening service and later dinners when visitors want something sharper and more deliberate than the standard resort options.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu ready to sample contrasts: the venue is described as Japanese-American in spirit and built around contrast and precision. Try an assortment of the restaurant’s signature items — like Chuck Norris, Jessica Albacore, F N’ Hot and Hawaii Five-O — to get a sense of how flavors and techniques are being bridged. Pace the meal so you can appreciate the intentional pairings and compositional details the kitchen emphasizes; the format rewards attention rather than speed.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back and relaxed with warm inviting atmosphere, transitioning from family-friendly early evenings to hip local hangout later.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chuck Norris
- Jessica Albacore
- F N’ Hot
- Hawaii Five-O
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 838 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Davanza's, Notable alternative
- Butcher's Chop House & Bar, Notable alternative
- High West Distillery & Saloon, Gastropub, Gastropub
- Vinto Pizzeria, Notable alternative
- Le Depot Brasserie, Contemporary French, Contemporary French
Restaurant context
Flying Sumo sits in Park City's mid-tier Japanese category, easier to book than Davanza's, less formal than Le Depot Brasserie, and more focused than High West Distillery & Saloon, which spreads its energy across cocktails and gastropub plates rather than sushi precision. If you're after a splurge dinner with wine pairings, Butcher's Chop House & Bar delivers more polish and a deeper wine list. If you want fast-casual Italian with a lower check average, Vinto Pizzeria offers better value for groups.
The trade-off: Flying Sumo's counter seating and sparse layout create a quieter, more intimate meal than High West's buzzing bar energy or Davanza's family-style pacing. It's the better pick for solo diners or pairs who want sushi without the reservation scramble. For groups of four or more, Butcher's or Vinto handle larger tables more comfortably, and both offer earlier and later seating windows. If you're comparing on booking difficulty alone, Flying Sumo wins, same-day reservations work most nights, while Davanza's requires a week's lead time and Le Depot books out weekends three weeks ahead.
In short: book Flying Sumo when you want sushi, can't secure a table at Davanza's, and prefer a low-key counter format over High West's louder gastropub vibe. It's not the best meal in Park City, but it's the easiest Japanese reservation to land during ski season.
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Compare Flying Sumo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Sumo | Park City | , | No published awards |
| Davanza's | Park City | , | No published awards |
| Butcher's Chop House & Bar | Park City | , | No published awards |
| High West Distillery & Saloon | Park City | Gastropub | 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #810 |
| Vinto Pizzeria | Park City | , | No published awards |
| Le Depot Brasserie | Park City | Contemporary French | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Flying Sumo?
How far ahead should I book Flying Sumo?
What should I wear to Flying Sumo?
The dress code is casual. Comfortable everyday clothing is appropriate.
Is lunch or dinner better at Flying Sumo?
The hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:30–9 PM, Friday from 5:30 AM–9 PM, Saturday from 5:30–9 PM, and Sunday from 5:30–9 PM. Confirm directly with the venue before assuming any lunch service or expanded service window.
What should a first-timer know about Flying Sumo?
Flying Sumo is in Park City and has a casual dress code. For menu, prices, seating, and the reservation process, confirm directly with the venue.
Does Flying Sumo handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Flying Sumo directly before visiting if you have specific restrictions or cross-contact concerns.
