The quality of fish is above average but here are my issues: I ask for no sear up front - they sear anyway. I ask for the items to come (at the bar) when they are ready but they still pile everything on one plate and put it in front of me all at the same time. The nori becomes wet and chewy. I ask for no garlic and still get carlic sauce on some of the fish. There is a HUGE language barrier. I speak some Japanese but unfortunately everyone at this place is Chinese. Finally, look at the pictures comparing blue fin maguro sashimi from most LA area sushi bars vs. Asaka who only gives you 2 pieces. Same price. When the owner Kevin is there, everything is perfect. But when he is not, no one cares what you want. Finally the picture below is the rudest sushi chef I've encountered. No need to go into details. As for the chalkboard with daily specials, mirugai is always on there but they did not have it the last 4 times I was there. Why have it on the board? read more

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Pains me to say this, but not quite as good as they used to be. Still amongst the best in Denver, but it is no longer the absolute best by a wide margin, the way it used to be. When chef owner was personally making the sushi, it is great. However, as Asaka has become increasingly popular, they needed more sushi chefs to keep up. These sushi chefs never seem to stick around for very long. Some were terrible and some were great. Unfortunately, the current one has been around for several weeks, is very mediocre, and not really improving. The nigiri is not prepared well, and the fish seem to be cut clumsily. The nigiri now does not look anything like the original pictures I posted 2 years ago. Throughout the last couple years, there have been very talented sushi chefs that worked there, but it's a shame that it was never for more than a couple months. Another thing that makes me sad is their premium omakase. It used to be all fish, with maybe 1 or 2 non-fish items. And it used to also be a good mix of high quality fatty and lean and interesting fishes. Now premium omakase has wagyu beef, foie gras, otoro, salmon belly, and uni spoon every single time. I don't mind repeating items. What my problem is, it's just fat, fat, and more fat. Maybe wagyu in an omakase a couple times a year is fine, or foie gras a couple times a year as a surprise (never at same time as wagyu) would be okay. But every time is silly and unbalanced. Wagyu + foie gras in a single omakase is already just too much fat. Absolute maximum for super fatty items in an omakase should be limited to maybe 3 items. If someone wants an entire meal of fat, fat, and more fat, then let them order it off the menu. If chef's choice happens to be fat, fat, and more fat, then count me out. I don't think I ordered premium omakase, which used to be my favorite thing to order, in the last several weeks. And finally, the straw that broke the camel's back for me. We asked how the uni was in our latest visit, the mediocre chef said it was good. It was not really good. When chef owner tells me about the uni, he used to give me an honest and accurate assessment. The current sushi chef just says everything is good. I can't rely on them for consistently best uni anymore. I feel bad that I haven't raised these concerns earlier. I have a lot of friends who feel the same way as me, but we just don't put in the effort to voice opinions. Instead, we simply haven't been coming here as often for nigiri. read more

Eeek I was craving sushi so bad and I ordered takeout on a whim and I'm so glad I did. These rolls were so jam packed it tbh was wild. I was stuffed afterwards. Quick and easy online order, and even quicker pick up! Fresh and really flavorful. I'm honestly hungry again thinking about them.. read more

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This used to be our to-go neighborhood sushi place but today has been the worst experience - we won't be back. The kitchen was severely delayed: my daughter's udon took 40 minutes and my husband's teriyaki steak took 50 (and was well-done instead of medium rare, yikes). I got my 7-piece sushi around 20 minutes in (before the seaweed salad which we had to remind the waitress over 3 times) and had to awkwardly eat piece by piece while they watched me eat. Great family bonding time, am I right? Everyone takes turns eating while everyone else watches Adding insult to injury, the 2 tables next to us who arrived later all received their food before us. When we asked the waitress to check in on our food, she said, "this isn't my problem" and later tried to gaslight us on the amount of time we waited. When I pushed back, she spent the rest of the time hiding from us while her colleague apologized on her behalf. Talk about an unprofessional and disappointing service! Please fix these issues - we used to love it here but can't stomach (pun intended) this disastrous lunch service. read more

As a Certified Sushi Addict, I have been woefully disappointed in any sushi ever since we moved from Southern California (near the Pacific) to Missouri (nowhere near any ocean). We are a road trip now and on our way back home to Missouri. We saw the "sushi" sign and debated between steak at Longhorn right next door or sushi at Asaka. Both my husband and I are BLOWN AWAY with the portion size, taste and service. At least 4 servers brought us food. And the food? Out. Of. This. World. I would have taken a picture but every drop and every morsel was eaten before I remembered to take one. (I hate pictures of half eaten food and although ours is all gone ... still ... Pictures of an empty plate? Ah, no.) My husband particularly likes the ratio of rice to nigiri/fish. "Tiny bit of rice to huge pieces of fish and the wasabi was great, NOT paste," he continued. This as a WINNER! read more

Still delivering quality sushi and a great verity of options. The Toro melts in your mouth and is reasonably priced. The uchi spoon was adventurous, with salmon roe, fatty tuna, and a fresh quail egg. Each nigiri is unique, seasoned and topped with different flavors including fresh Wasabi. They get busy on the weekends and don't take reservations, so plan accordingly. The restaurant has a family feel and friendly service. I'd consider Asaka Sushi a great option if your local and the Den's are all booked. read more

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Came here for happy hour and the sushi was delicious with great fish proportions. Prices were super reasonable as well

Always stop here when in south Denver or on way home from airport. Sushi is always fresh and tasty. Creative sashimi appetizers...yum

We had a reservation for 630, but unfortunately we were late due to being in a car accident en route. The staff was still so kind to us, sat us and treated us with respect. They didn't give us attitude for being late which was so appreciated. And the sushi is still the best we've found in Denver. So happy to have found that they have striped jack too!! read more

An amazing sushi place we discovered while visiting Denver. This place is tucked away and has some of the best sushi we have ever had! The service and owners were very kind and gave us recommendations including our choice of sake and sushi. The atmosphere is great and feels very authentic. The prices are also completely reasonable. Check this place out, you will not regret it! read more

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I love Asaka! Sushi is always fresh and delicious. The staff is so sweet and attentive. They have great happy hour specials during lunch.. the prices cannot be beat for the quality. read more

Asaka Sushi - Happy hour gyoza, salmon nigiri, spicy tuna roll, and complimentary miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Review based on a visit in September 2024 - alone one night because I wanted to try a new sushi restaurant I went here one night alone because I wanted to try a new sushi restaurant in the area. I sat at the bar, which was perfect. The service was quick and the servers were friendly. I ordered the cucumber salad, it was delicious. I also got a cucumber roll and a shrimp tempura roll. Overall, the cucumber roll was nice and refreshing. The tempura roll was so tasty, I can't wait to try it again. Overall, this place was pretty good. It's a cute little spot that's fairly affordable! I will be back. read more

The best sushi in South Denver! All of the sushi was absolutely delicious. The i25 roll was my favorite. Also the miso soup & mochi were a good choice for starting & ending the meal. The restaurant is a bit small but they have a lot of tables and extremely fast service. As soon as we ordered, our miso and edamame were at our table in a few short minutes. Not long after, the sushi arrived, so fresh. I can't even describe how good it was. You must try for your next sushi find! read more

Asaka Sushi - I25 I-25 Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I stopped in during a lunch break and was incredibly impressed with everything this restaurant had to offer. As a medical device professional, I travel to different cities across Colorado every day and if I have time I make it a point to try sushi spots wherever I go--and this one truly stood out. The staff was quick, friendly, and very attentive, the ambiance was fantastic, and most importantly, the sushi was outstanding. You could immediately tell how fresh the fish was, and I loved sitting at the bar watching the chefs prepare the rolls. I will absolutely be back, especially for lunch. I've tried many lunchtime and happy hour sushi deals at other restaurants, and this was easily one of the best values I've found--excellent portions, incredibly fresh fish, and great pricing. I left feeling extremely full and satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

Best sushi I have had in Colorado! Everything is so fresh and the prices can't be beat!

The restaurant is very clean!! We ordered three rolls and yellowtail and two lunch special shrimp tempura as well as chicken Japanese fried rice and the bill came to $90 which is so impressive!! This would easily cost double in our states! The quality was very good and fresh! I service was also very good! Definitely kid friendly! I would highly recommend this place! Great sushi! read more

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The absolute WORST service I have ever encountered at any restaurant. Busy Friday night, a few people waiting, but every table except one was taken. I assume that table was for a reservation as many people came in but were never seated there. We were asked if we had a reservation and said no. Mind you, nowhere on their website stated that a reservation was ever even recommended, much less required. We were told the wait wouldn't be too long so we agreed to hang out. Myself, my wife, and two other people all waiting in line. Another family barged in front of the whole queue and sat on the bench up front immediately after two patrons, who were there when we got there, were seated. They sat on the bench and were there for maybe 2 minutes before they were seated. The guy up front skipped over us and sat them instead. Great. That was super nice of them. Another employee caught this error and apologized to us, stated we would be next. We agree to keep waiting. About 10 minutes pass and more people keep showing up and waiting. One couple show up and hang out at the front ahead of the queue. I already knew what was going to happen. Sure enough, as soon as a table was cleared down, they were immediately sat down ahead of us, AGAIN. I stormed out from anger and frustration at that point. My wife was stopped by an employee and was told that they had a reservation and they "promised" we were next. Too little too late at that point. If they had a reservation, why were they not sat at that booth that was empty the entire night?! Who was that booth reserved for?? Some A-list actor?? Needless to say, we won't ever be going back. I assume the food is really good but I'll never know. Please be aware that if you decide to go on a super busy night, call and make a reservation but even then, they will probably still sit other people in whatever order they choose. read more

A friend recommended this place and wow, we were super impressed with the quality!! We went during happy hour and got amazing sushi for an amazing price and will definitely be back to try all the selections of nigiri they have. My favorite from the nigiri chefs selection was the albacore + truffle - only because I've never had anything like that before! But every.single.piece. was delicious. And the fresh wasabi on top just hit the spot. The Rocky Mountain roll was amazing as well - a good filler option! read more

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Just gave birth and parents were in town. They told us to go out for lunch for my birthday while they watched the baby. Decided to go just a tad over our budget and did their lunch omakase. It was amazing! Asaka sushi is one my favorite sushi restaurants in the area. Love their happy hour deals, and that you can order sweet potato tempura. Every visit, the fish always amazes me. It just tastes so fresh, and the price point is good too. Service is good as well. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

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This was my third time dining in. I try to visit whenever I'm in the Park Meadows area. I can exactly at 11 as they opened and was seated immediately. Service is and has always been amazing. I ordered a few items off their happy hour menu that happens everyday even during lunch hours. As excited I was to see their happy hour menu, I was hoping to see their lunch sushi menu. I ordered their salmon and yellowtail nigiri and I honestly was so surprised by the taste. It reminded me of Uchi. The restaurant it self isn't the biggest, I love how quiet it is and it's kid friendly. It's an overall great atmosphere. I need to come back to check out their dinner menu. . read more

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Wonderful sushi! Service was solid. Ambience isn't anything special but it doesn't detract from the sushi either. Very good tasting sushi, probably top 3 sushi in the ~DTC area. read more

Asaka used to be our favorite place to go and honestly, I would probably still choose this place over the majority mid price sushi joints. Unfortunately there was a change in the rice that really was off putting. It's no longer the traditional white rice but a mixture of brown rice? Correct me if I'm wrong but it's not the correct texture. Because of this the nigiri and the rolls easily fall apart which makes for a less appealing bite. Good thing is the fish is always fresh and you can't beat the price for their standard omkase. We love this small and cozy place but just wish they'd go back to what they were using before. read more

In my opinion, this is the best Japanese restaurant in Colorado. The sushi is a pretty big step up from sushi den, get the premium omakase and be transported straight to a Michelin star sushi bar in Tokyo. Even their hot dishes are exceptional and authentic. My wife was absolutely crying in pleasure eating this house udon. The fried rice was excellent as well. Currently a hidden gem but I doubt it will be for much longer. read more

Asaka Sushi - Udon - my wife cried in joy eating this - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I was in the area and thought to celebrate my teaching Spring Break by treating myself to some lunch special sushi. This place came highly recommended on Yelp, so I figured I'd give it a try. Asaka has a calm ambiance; quiet pop music plays in the background. I had a seat at the bar and ordered the Spider Roll ($10.5 HH deal) and a glass of the house Chardonnay ($6.5 HH deal). They threw in a complimentary Miso Soup (YUM). While the sushi rolls are large and flavorful, I found it hard to enjoy to the fullest as it continuously fell apart. Although most others have commented on the low-rice-to-high-fish ratio, I noticed the opposite on my rolls. I didn't really mind it due to the good taste, though. I teach in the area so I possibly would stop back in. The service was lovely - it was nice being surrounded by pleasant and attentive humans today. read more

Asaka Sushi - Spider Roll Chardonnay - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

This is now my favorite sushi place ! The sushi is delicious and the portions are large ! Highly recommended! read more

This restaurant is fine. Will I go again? I am not certain.. The location is fine. The service is ok. Ambience alright.. The food.. hmm.. this is the problem.. If you are offering sushi or sashimi, the fish better be good.. Fish need to be fresh.. For that reason, I won't go again.... read more

I always go back to Asaka sushi when I am in town. Their sushi is fresh and they have some remarkable rolls. This time we shared the Asaka roll, which has a variety of fish. It is truly amazing and has such wonderful flavor! Wait staff was a little inattentive this visit, considering the restaurant was not full. But, I still recommend Asaka Sushi highly and look forward to my next trip! read more

Fresh, affordable, happy hour during the week after 11 am till 4pm, portions are good size. read more

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STUNNINGLY EXCELLENT Sashimi! WOW! Omikase Sashimi did not disappoint. Huge slabs of phenomenal premium cuts. It blew me away how superb this place is. Strong recommendations for all the staff and chefs! Fresh wasabi is always a tell for superior sushi and Asaki delivered nothing short of spectacular. read more

Asaka Sushi - Sashimi Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

A new found sushi place. Tried the spider role, unagi, masago and salmon skin role. All were really good. They started by offering miso soup cups. Great service and helpful staff. read more

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I hesitate to write a review as I feel this is a well kept secret gem. We have been 3 times. It is our must visit when our friends visit from out of town. The sushi and rolls are tasty and well prepared. We have had some excellent fish such as aji sashimi. They have GF options and soy sauce. The service is excellent and attentive. The cost is not out of line for good Japanese. We have never left hungry. It is tucked away in a shopping area, so GPS may say you have arrived before you have. Keep heading toward I 25 part of lot. read more

Asaka Sushi - Delicious rolls! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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My Scoring: ***** Hits every mark of perfection. **** Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. *** Several important misses. Not recommended. ** Avoid unless the last restaurant on earth. * Avoid. Why are you even open? PROS Very fresh tasting sushi! Extensive menu. Daily fresh fish and specials noted on wall board. Clean, open, modern dining area. Friendly, attentive, welcoming staff. Prompt food service. Ample parking spaces. CONS -none- Looking forward to my next visit! read more

My favorite sushi place! The sushi is delicious and the staff is both quick and friendly. They are always very accommodating of allergies and I've never had any problems! The inside is nice and they have sports and fun cooking videos on the tvs to watch! read more

Food and service are both great! My wife and I eat there at least weekly. I highly recommend giving them a try.

Man this place is incredibly delicious!! Highly recommend. I was sooooo full but did not want to stop eating. There was 3 of us, and we managed to finish... 5 rolls? Filling and satisfying! Service was great. Food did not take long to come out at all considering how busy it was (dinner time). Can I recommend putting lime and jalapeños in your soy sauce? I can't wait to come back! There are so many rolls I want to try. My favorite one this time around was the Seared Salmon Special Roll with shrimp tempura, spicy scallop, crabmeat inside, topped with avocado, seared salmon, green onion, masago and spicy ponzu sauce. YUM. read more

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Visited for the second time... very consistent! Great food, fresh fish! good service. Will be back again soon.

From the moment I walked in the two staff members were rude, unfriendly and unhelpful. And not just to me, I watched their interactions with everyone that walked in, all very dry and unresponsive. I walked in, they stared at me so I said 2. The girls waved her arm to the tables near the window. I assumed she wanted me to sit there, so I did. The guy brought over waters and silverware but out them on the opposite side of the table I was at, so I had to reach all the way over for these items. Why couldn't he put them in front of me??? I placed my order, they forgot one roll, I was nervous to say anything since earlier I asked for napkins and got the biggest huff and eye roll. The food was decent but good enough to put up with being treated horribly. Will not be back. read more

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Ordered take out from here and that process was pretty straightforward except I didn't get an email confirmation so I was a little confused on whether they received my order or not. I got the salmon lemon roll and salmon king roll (both cost $14) which were both okay but I felt like they needed some crunch like tempura flakes or something as both were really soft. The rolls itself were pretty tiny compared to other sushi places I've been before so I don't think it was worth the price but the flavor itself was pretty good. Also I think there was a dead gnat on one of my pieces (not pictured) which is why I docked another star. Overall I think it was okay (due to size to price ratio and the dead gnat) but it may be a different experience in person if I go back again once day to try different rolls. read more

Asaka Sushi - Salmon King Roll $14 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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Very friendly staff and the food was super fresh! They use actual crab in the rolls and the fish / squid is all well kept and very fresh. My son and I walked in at 9pm (they close at 10pm on Saturday) and the place was empty. The staff used this as an opportunity to make a very good impression offering us complimentary miso soup as well as slowed us to taste the Takoyaki which is an octopus appetizer (see picture). It was different but fresh and delicious. We sat at the sushi bar and saw both of our rolls made right in front of us which was neat. They talked us through every dish explaining ingredients we were unfamiliar with so we learned a lot as well. As far as drinks - The sake is strong but good. They offer traditional Japanese beer as well as a few American options. Overall amazing service, amazing food. We will be back. :) read more

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Fresh sushi! Fast service! Overall an amazing experience. Would highly recommend, and there is large variety on the menu. read more

Asaka Sushi - Mexican roll. Lemon salmon roll. Cucumber salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Centennial, Colorado