Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Denver

Joshua Kahn

Shirlen Chang

Noodles & Company

84/100 (1236 ratings)

"AMAZING - Pulled pork Mac n cheese. Went w a group of 8 and had plenty of room w great..."

Samantha Lynn Roache

"Food here was good, though I realized partway through my Veracruz salad that I got no lime wedges to apply to salad and I didn't feel like possibly..."

Jennifer Lonnes

"I order here frequently. I had an issue with my online order, and when I came in the shift manager made sure he took care of my concerns and remade..."

Jerry Morgan

"i’m not want to Write reviews but I got a really good vibe from this location. Everybody was extremely nice I got my food in a timely manner. The..."

Olivia Allen

"First time ever having noodles and Co and completely fell in love with their chicken. Noodle soup. Good amount of broth where even 3 bags of the..."

Amy Horn

"It's a higher end fast food chain. Above average food definitely. Outdoor seating isn't kept very clean but it is a nice dog friendly option. Plan on..."

Alex Bockey

"The crew here was so friendly, so accommodating, so cheerful, even when we came in an hour before closing with an entire girls volleyball team and..."

Lindsey Boehler

"I really enjoyed my visit at this location. I was Greeted by smiles from every employee I crossed path with which for me , goes along ways. I had s..."

Paul Rockwell

"Came into this location at 901 after a full day of moving. Not only did they still serve us, but they did it with a smile. I've worked in the..."

Andrew Miller

"Love the new menu wonderful service loved how Ranald went the extra mile to make my food just right!! It was still hot when I got home to eat it!!..."

Ayreial Winfield

"We had a great experience even though our food was made improperly, they gave us a voucher for a free meal and gave my son a cookie! The lady working..."

Megan Bentzoni

"Food was good and brought out quickly. It was nice and clean as well. We enjoyed our visit and would love to go..."

Ally Smity

Tokio

84/100 (1492 ratings)

"My team thought it was one of the best Japanese retaurants they've ever been to. Miki, the owner came by to say hello to me. This eatery is one of..."

Bob Kunihiro

"I go to TOKIO almost every Friday night, and have been doing so for over a year. Their ramen is excellent. Their sushi is off-the-charts, especially..."

David Poore

"This place is awesome. The ramen and sushi are both top shelf. I look forward to another meal there so I can try some different things on the..."

Paul Andrew Tunnell

"We had a wonderful dinner as a walk in party of 6 on a busy, understaffed, Sunday night. Every order was correct, delicious and came out in a timely..."

Tessa Gardella

"One of the best places for homemade Ramen..Dont mind the drive to go get some good..."

Tony Rios Jr

"Recently discovered this hidden gem and couldn't be happier. Currently I'm the midst of taking all my friends... Get the crimosa Diablo ramen, so..."

John Skogstad

"Amazing sushi and fast and friendly service. I highly..."

Katie Ray

"Second time here and absolutely love it! Alyssa was awesome and was over the top with impeccable timing for the food and drinks. Try the pork belly..."

Ben Schnaible

"The ramen is on point, the sushi is fresh and the staff are wonderful! We were remembered after our first visit and treated like friends when we..."

Cherish Shaner

"The spicy shoyu ramen was the best I've..."

Randy Henn

"I love love my noodles here �� Cremoso Diablo extra picoso woow amazing!!!! Every time i go to Denver i must stop and enjoy them..."

Estrella Ornelas

"Soooooooooooo good! And reasonably priced! We will definitely come..."

Ashley Hays

"Great management and delicious food. I will definitely go back! Thanks Nick for the amazing..."

Cary Alice

"Went here totally last minute! We were sat at our table quickly, the servers made sure our water glasses never got low. The drinks were serve shortly..."

Bob Martel

"Went to Tokio seeking delicious ramen and the Shoyu Ramen did not disappoint. Tender pork atop a large portion of noodles with a soft egg,..."

Kevin Chan

"Phenomenal place to dine! Service was excellent and the food was absolutely exceptional! If you want amazing Japanese cuisine this is the place to..."

Lord Artonius

"We celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a quick trip through Denver, & dining at Tokio did not disappoint. TJ, our waiter, took great care of us &..."

Amanda Lee

"Not many options if you're gluten free. No tamari or appetizers you can have. Otherwise, the food was tasty and the service was excellent. Didn't..."

Kaleigh Talbert

"Pictured: edamame, takoyaki, teriyaki chicken bowl, and the dragon roll. The takoyaki seriouslyyyy smacked. Great service, the waitlist time also..."

Anna

"Really great variety of Asian beer and really great food! I've been here a few times and will continue coming..."

Sean Tobin

"Absolutely delicious food! We came on a date night last night after experiencing the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit and the food was seriously incredible..."

Katie S

"Loved the Tonokotsu ramen we ordered here. The outside location and facade is unassuming but you will be surprised by the setting when you enter...."

Amrita “amritacooks” A

"Visited here twice already. One time in April 22, and now Nov 22. Got to say the food here is alright, nothing special but decent ramen. However, I..."

Dingran Wang

"Not a bad place! I went here for dinner with a friend! Service was great, we had Erik as our server. He did phenomenal! Kaarage was good and so were..."

Peter Phakonekham

"*Adding ramen review: finally tried their tonkatsu ramen, a was quite happy with the amount of vegetables, feels ok about their chashu and soup/broth..."

Htoo Myat

angel c

"Oh my god. The reviews are right. Some of the best sushi in Denver. I also really liked the Japanese curry ramen, but sushi is the star of this..."

Grace R-L

"Really authentic experience! Delicious food, generous portion sizes, wonderful service, and a super cute venue. Portions are pretty big compared to..."

Petula Jemma

"I go here typically to break the ice with new friends or to just enjoy a great meal before I go to any of the plethora of EDM shows that happen..."

Adrian Ramirez

"This place is sweet! We got to sit upstairs at the corner booth which was comfortable and the environment was beautiful. Our waitress was attentive..."

Benjamin Ma

Tatsu Izakaya

Motomaki Denver

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place for all sushi and poke lovers! The food was fresh and made quick. They have a lot of options and everything tasted great. The staff was..."

Vienna Manzanares

"Casual quick food stop. Menu can be daunting if you aren’t sure what you’re looking for but they have lots of great options. Built our own plates..."

Antoinette Bongiorno

"Fast, fresh and friendly. Was in town for a military meeting and came in for lunch. The staff was friendly and my bowl was awesome. I also appreciate..."

Nathan Dunning

"Super fresh and yummy. Huge portions, especially if you opt for the bowl instead of the burrito. Poke pieces are a little on the small side but taste..."

Hannah L

"As a sushi guy. I'm am not 100% sold on a sushi burrito. I still like the traditional bit size sushi. On the flip side. Their soy wrap option opposed..."

Jesse R Aragon-Kennon

"Great place for something a lil different , 3.5 oz of protein for $17 ?! Little over priced but taste good, the outdoor patio in the sun is..."

Healthy Living Spirit

"Enjoyed the sushi bowl. It can get very expensive if you build your own bowl. And they give you alot of rice. I would have asked to half the rice..."

Kamuela Moniz

"Very fresh ingredients, tastes great, and reasonable price! The make your own option is a lot of fun. Unfortunately when they get busy, the wraps..."

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"Although “Poke Bowl” has become very popular all over the world I have never tried this Hawaiian cuisine before. As there are many Poke Bowl fast..."

Kay Gercke

"My new favorite lunch spot downtown! This gem is hidden in the corner of the shops, below Express and across from Claire's/Forever21. It's better..."

Z D

"I love sushi and burritos. This is the first place I’ve had a sushi burrito and it was amazing! Employees were friendly. They have a big menu..."

Tim

"Sushi bowls and burrito’s. We’ve all had them but this place is excellent. The quality of the ingredients alone had us wanting to go back. I..."

John Cortez

"Fantastic rice bowl. Great portion size. Wonderful taste. Can't wait to come back and try something..."

matthew manship

"I thought about this sushi burrito for hours after I visited. Been looking for such a place for more than a year. Scope of menu should cater to..."

Rob Zavaglia

"Sorry for the camera work, but I really loved it. The staff was very nice and reasonably priced. My burrito was the number 7 at about 13 dollars. But..."

Marshall Perryman

"These giant sushi rolls are amazing! Some may say an abomination, I say, the perfect amount of sushi for any American palette. Lol I had the shrimp..."

J-Pocket

"I've never had, nor heard of, a sushi burrito before this place. Just the thought of one sounds ridiculous. But let me tell you what, just look at..."

Kevin Smith

"Now it’s my favorite fast food restaurant. It’s always delicious, I know 2 location of those maybe someone knows where else , except mall on 16..."

Sergey R

"Great sushi in a relaxed environment. Ordered the triple aburi and a bunch of rolls. The service was incredibly fast. The sushi is great and the..."

Christopher Huntley (youcancallmemaurice)

"The sushi here is out of this world! Would highly recommend!! I’m from Detroit and I would literally like to pick this sushi restaurant up and move..."

Torri Smith

"They have an awesome happy hour! Would definitely recommend. all of the rolls we tried were amazing. Favorite was the spicy scallop and the eel roll!..."

Jordan Rainwater

"My family and I are visiting Dever for the first time. We are coming from California. The sushi here is the greatest I've ever had. All of the fish..."

Vicky Wu

"I moved here from California 7 months ago and I have been super picky about getting sushi in a land locked state. I saw the reviews for this place..."

Lita Lotus

"The sushi is very good. I recommend this place and will go back. Parking is the only..."

Gregory Bloom

"Love the food and the service was great. Highly recommended the triple aburi sampler, take advantage of their happy..."

Kim Nguyen

"Today we enjoyed our second visit to Rocky Yama Sushi and I wish we could have found this place sooner! The service at the restaurant is wonderful...."

sailor g

"Our favorite neighborhood sushi spot. Been coming here regularly since it opened and always have a great experience. Staff is friendly and fish is..."

Ryan Immerfall

"I love the atmosphere at this restaurant! All of the servers were very friendly and our food arrived in a timely manner. My husband and I ordered so..."

Angie

"Delicious rolls, even better sashimi! The decor here was awesome and the staff was all super friendly. The rolls are all reasonable priced and the..."

Akzorz

"Overall a decent sushi restaurant. Fish were fresh and the rice was super moist and delicious. They had an average menu selection to choose from. I..."

Eo G (Elements of Gluttony)

"I am absolutely FLOORED by the exquisite SERVICE, QUALITY, & ARTISTRY we experienced here. A group of us met up to celebrate my husband's birthday..."

Amy Arpan

"Pretty good BiBimbap, it was crunchy and flavorful and delicious. Just what I needed on a cold day. I only remembered to take a photo after I had..."

Debbie

"Cool little spot! Service was prompt in the beginning and little slower through round 2, but overall pretty great experience. Will definitely be..."

James Douglas

"The best service I've had anywhere, ever. Attentive, kind and fast. The sweet potato roll and veggie roll were just OK. The sweet potato roll had..."

Jennifer Fox

"Absolutely favourite place to go! We live in 5 minutes from there, so when we think about getting sushi this is our place to go. The food is..."

Diana Gainullina

"Sushi in Denver is famously not so great, and often very over-priced. However, Rocky Yama is one of the best places I've found in the area! The happy..."

Hallie Amat

Mt Fuji Hibachi & Sushi Bar

83/100 (2474 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place! We moved away & haven't visited in a few years so coming last night for my son's 11th birthday was amazing! Our veggie Hibachi was..."

BahHumBang Audio

"Casual and fun dinner place. Went for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience. Our chef was so fun and the food was great! If you are ordering..."

Oriana Coronado

"The food here is delicious and not super expensive. The staff was very respectful and fast. The chef was funny and well trained very fun and..."

Chef Droop Reyes

"Suchi was good and service was fair not bad we just were seated in the other section away from the Hibachi side so got less attention then usual. Our..."

lucile Winnchester

"Best birthday dinner I’ve ever had! The service was top of the line from our server to our cook! We had a full table of 9 and they both went above..."

Jeff Schmid

"Juan was probably the best hibachi chef I've ever had. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and phenomenal at what he does. The quality, portions, and..."

Max Leal-Gomez

"Quiet when we went there. Friendly and good service. Udon is more like standard soup than Udon I've had in most other Japanese restaurants. Doesn't..."

Bajiir

"We have been coming here a long time so I can attest that the food is delicious BUT they are cutting corners! The salad is only greens and dressing,..."

R Barrie

"It's always a treat when we come here! The food is always delicious and an exciting experience each time. Mt Fuji probably has some of the best..."

Brandon Peckham

"Went here for a birthday celebration and had an awesome time. Our chef was great (wish I knew his name to request again). Fabulous food! Only..."

Alexis St. Amand

"The food was great. A bit on the pricey..."

Joshua Chamberlain

"Loved this place, the food was amazing and so was the service, the only thing I can complain about is that in my check the tip was included, I..."

ILIANA GUARIRAPA SHEETZ

Sera's Ramen Enclave

83/100 (1983 ratings)

"We were in the neighborhood on Labor Day, while visiting on vacation, and were trying to eat at the Italian place next door but they were closed. On..."

Richard Hollon

"Cozy neighborhood ramen spot for delicious food and drinks. Fast and courteous service made the meal even better. We enjoyed the fresh Spring Rolls,..."

Andrew

"Reallllly wanted to love the food here because it's so cute and the service was great, but the "Flavorsome" ramen was very much the opposite. The..."

Cassidy S

"What a hidden treasure. Literally. You have to walk in between two buildings off of 32nd Street to the back. But worth it, and FIND it. Quaint..."

Mark Filler

"It’s hard to put into words how much good ramen means to me. I lived in Denver for almost a decade and still think about this place often. The pork..."

Gabby Wenger

"Really nice cozy ramen. Love the texture of the noodles and the broth, it has a small spice kick. I always get the Tonkotsu ramen. Service was..."

Kendra Clarke

"Loved the "secret" entrance through the alleyway to get into this place! When we entered, it felt like we had stumbled upon a little best-kept..."

Micayla Kay

"The flavor for the pork belly ramen and dish overall was exceptional. There was, however 2 small peices of pork. We ordered from door dash, so the..."

Alexis Kiley

"Cozy fun spot. Atmosphere feels like an authentic ramen joint, you go down an alley to the entrance and the seating is tight. Service is friendly and..."

Adam Follett

"Hands down the best Ramen not only in Denver but in all of CO. Definitely best I've had! Food was blasting with flavors 😋 Service was also..."

Tuyen Ha

Tengu Denver

83/100 (78 ratings)

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"Having lived in Japan before, I really struggled finding even a decent ramen place that didn't charge an arm and a leg for their namesake dish. Domo..."

Dom Alvarado

"A neat place tucked into a hip part of town. The place is clean, minimalist, and very Zen like. Not your typical Ramen places. I had the #1,..."

Alan Loo

"I have been here a couple of times and both times the ramen was spot on. I've been searching for good ramen since my favorite spot in aurora closed..."

Mike McGuire

"Awesome night! My husband and I are vegan and were surprise at how many options they had for us. The menu is small to begin with, but a good amount..."

Melanie Shanks (Shanksalot)

"This is the sweetest hidden gem in RiNo! Awesome ramen, and the basement hangout is off the charts cool. Order a pitcher of cocktails which can be..."

Justin Shockley

"I love the split atmospheres of the up and down stairs area of the restaurant. The downstairs menu is fantastic. The rice cakes followed by the..."

joe Palatucci

"Very good ramen with a great balance of flavor! Not the easiest place to find, but..."

Joshua Ellison

"Beautiful minimalist space with great japanese curry. Friendly..."

Julie Sherr

"Ramen the way it should be. Exceptional..."

Josh Fivgas

"Good ramen (..."

Jeromie Dorrance

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Joe Romeo

Sweet Ginger

82/100 (1438 ratings)

"Love this place, amazing food and drinks. There is a wide selection of appetizers and sushi and the prices are not outrageous. Everything very fresh..."

Maria Lopez

"Located north of Cherry Creek mall, this is small restaurant with a hybrid of Asian choices. Met for business lunch, and had a wonderful..."

Garret L

"Great spot for asian fusion. Loved the huge selection on the menu. Service staff was very nice. Solid atmosphere and real chopsticks. We will..."

M McKenna

"Happy hour is amazing here. 3-6 pm, everyday, appetizer/drink/sushi specials. The east beauty roll was AMAZING. Usually sushi isn't enough to fill my..."

Rachel Schlagel

"I visited this restaurant for the first time Friday with a friend of mine. Parking is a hit or miss since it's in the busy Cherry Creek area. No..."

Najah Jabbar

"I have enjoyed many wonderful meals at Sweet Ginger. It is a relaxed and friendly restaurant serving classic dishes from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai..."

Steve Replogle

"Number one go to for Asian food in Cherry Creek. Inexpensive and the quality is fantastic, good service and fast. We often do takeout. Highly..."

Walter Daumler

"Oh. my. god. absolutely incredible sushi experience with delicious standard and house rolls. reasonable prices, can’t wait to go..."

Violet Winters

"Sweet gem in Denver North Cherry Creek plaza with indoor or outdoor seating. Friendly staff and amazing food! Great lunch specials with generous..."

Debbie Gettler

"Enjoyed a phenomenal meal here. The food was flavorful and fresh. There is a great selection of drinks, appetizers and entrees. We also enjoyed the..."

Kristin Quill

"Honestly incredible service and food. Ordered thru UberEATS, was delivered 30 min later. Green curry is incredibly flavorful, tons of veggies and..."

Rebecca Castronova

"This was a delicious meal. They had a full sushi menu but also a tasty 'kitchen' menu. I was very satisfied with my volcano chicken, and they..."

Billie Hawkins

"This is my favorite place to eat! I do wish there was a better tracker for when the food/delivery is ready, but their food is great..."

Annie May

"We ordered lobster king sushi and came out awesome so does tofu dish. However I ordered their mai Tai cocktail and it tasted like drinking cough..."

Esterkarl Karl

"Interesting and classy, you have to take stairs down words to reach the restaurant and they also have a patio outdoor. Classy Place loved it. Cool..."

Ak89 K

"Hidden gem! This is one of my go-to spots for sushi in Denver. The fish is always so fresh, all the rolls and sashimi are amazing, I’ve never had..."

Krystalyn Lowery

Tokayp Sushi

"Excellent food! Friendly staff and great service. We will definitely be back again. Good size portions for the price a lot of varietycuisine and over..."

Deepa Lamichhane

"Amazing food and service! I cannot say enough good things of the host and the sushi chef. They both were so helpful in telling about the menu. I had..."

Lan Tran

"Today was my first time at here, and I had a great experience. The service was fast and friendly and it's pretty nice on the inside. I got the Phi..."

Johnny Esper

"SECRET GEM OF DENVER - MUST TRY The food here is delicious, cooked fresh, we've never had a slow order, and Thai Dragon is an incredibly friendly..."

A K

"I ordered California rolls and they were absolutely delicious! The rice filling ratio makes the perfect bite. The picture is the tonkatsu ramen and..."

danielle sandow

"Delicious food, really nice environment and excellent..."

Andrew Toig

Izakaya Ronin

"Amazing atmosphere and staff. Athena is lovely and always takes care of us when we come in. All the staff are friendly and cool and definitely part..."

Amanda K.

"I like to go late night to the downstairs bar. Awesome handrolls and ramen to be had down there along with delicious sake and an extensive japanese..."

Nichole Doest

"A sublime multi-level restaurant serving classic Japanese dining menu. I came here late into the night, around 11pm right after my flight, and was..."

Ted Huang

"Delicious ramen in the basement after 8pm. The tonkotsu broth is very thick and creamy, not a huge fan of the crispy pork but it's not..."

Michell Tateoka

"This place has the best ramen I've had to date in Denver. The servers are always very attentive and willing to make suggestions. I always recommend..."

Darcey O'Neill

"Delicious food and great atmosphere. Lots to enjoy. The Wagyu Tataki was very flavorful. The Laman Tonkotsu Ramen was especially well balanced with..."

Anthony (Dimmed Sight)

"Small menu, but the options are tasty and they're open late..."

Sarah Lindsay

"Most delicious sushi I've had in a long time. The speakeasy downstairs is one of my favorite parts. Will definitely be..."

Annalese Kaiser

"I'm the bar manager. I love this job and the people I work with. If you visit us, there is a decent chance you will experience our infectious..."

Dustin Tran

"Great atmosphere for a relaxing night of eating and drinking. I love Old Fashions, and they had an excellent barrel aged Old Fashion. The sushi..."

Travis Webb

Noodles & Company

"I forgot to get the cashiers name, but she was so nice and helpful. The place was clean, and the atmosphere was perfect. I ordered the parmesan..."

Lisa Turney

"N&C hosted an amazing lunch for some friends and me today as part of their monthly business card drawing! Thanks so much to the kind staff and..."

Kymber Stephenson

"Great food and friendly service. Couldn't ask for..."

Lindsey Hartshorn

"Great quick stop for lunch or dinner. Japanese noodles had decent flavoring but would have liked a little more sauce. Overall good experience. They..."

Sam Bello

"I had worked a very long week, and when I got home I could not tell if my meal was gluten free. I am usually asked if it is an allergy or choice,..."

Kari

"Yes, long waits during peak times. But they now seem to know how to run on a skeleton crew during these tough times. Super friendly staff and my Pad..."

mark clipp

"Chicken ceaser was delicious. 3 cheese pesto tortellini was also tasty, not amazing but it was a good dinner. Ordered to go. Decently fast service..."

Luis Barnett

"Food was great as usual. Always love to stop at Noodles when we find one on our..."

Jeremy Girard

"Tried the zucchini noodles with pesto-amazing! Wish they still had the flat bread and the cucumber & tomato salad. I miss..."

Donna Lamb

"Very nice an accommodating. I have food allergies, and they made it a point to assist me in choosing a safe and tasty meal. Trendy little..."

Clara Oneill

"Them Japanese Pan Noodles were so delicious. I loved the spicy kick of the sauce and the shiitake shrooms just made it even more extraordinary. The..."

Caelsob

"My favorite is the Mac and Cheese with chicken and buffalo sauce. Super good service and great..."

Jasmine Carmona

"Pretty reasonable prices for two. Food was pretty good. A bit over salted. Yet good. Service was down as they were busy and shorthanded. Makes it..."

Paul Kamber

"The customer service here is excellent! I was down the street for an appointment and my provider was running extremely late. I asked if I could grab..."

Samantha Bolshoun

"Delicious food so fresh and warm!!! Great..."

ENOC VELASQUEZ

"It's a pretty good place to grab a meal and a drink while in the area. Service was..."

Sam Opati

"The food was amazing and the customer service was even better ! Definitely..."

Kayla Caine

"Great service, it was fast and the food was great! They added all good amount of..."

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