We were in town for Morgan Wallen and a long weekend, and I would say this was 10/10 for both…read moreambiance and service - but a 12/10 for the dishes. We had a large variety of items throughout the menu and not one disappointed. The Matcha Tiramisu was fabulous. I'm not usually a fan of tiramisu so I am grateful I was convinced.

This is one of my most often returned to restaurant in the Lohi area. Amazing food, great happy…read morehour, and delicious drinks. The vibe here is of a japanese izakaya, though not a super traditional one, with sake bombs and everything. That said, the food is definitely on the pricier side, though extremely delicious. My typical go to is on of the salad. Now salads typically are not standout at most restaurants, but the ones at Kawa Ni just hits different. Both the red cabbage and pear salad and the brocolli salad are delicious and the portion is massive, easily enough for a table of 4 to share. For apps and shareable entrees, you can't go wrong here. The build your own tuna temaki hand rolls can easily be shared and the tuna is so fresh and well seasoned. The szechuan dumplings are delicious, as is the curry onigiri and the bao bun. The Dan Dan noodle, kimchi Carbonara, and their tonkotsu ramen are also amazing, and, with the exception of the tonkotsu ramen, can easily be shared. I would highly recommend other seasonal dishes as well, such as the coconut swordfish or chicken katsu parm. However, one of my absolute favorite dish here is the ochazuke. It's basically grilled fish over rice in a warm green tea dashi. It's so comforting, especially on a cold night, and a dish that I return to time and time again. Overall, Kawa Ni is an amazing japanese restaurant. Come for the food and just make sure you get a sake bomb and ask for the gong when you do.

Went to Mizu for a birthday celebration with my lover and we absolutely loved this place. The Sushi…read morewas beyond fresh like they got the fish directly from the Pacific Ocean and served it to us within a day. The Pork Belly Bao Bun was to die for, the bun was soft and pork was tender and paring it with the sweet sauce as well as the slaw was magnificent I had to chef kiss. The Drinks were delicious we had the Hot Boy Summer and the Everything she wants and let's just say..... yeah amazing. If there's anything I've done right in life other than choosing this beautiful Women to be mine, it would be choosing this place to celebrate her birthday. Thank you. Stay Real.

5 star food and service at Mizu Izakaya! Our experience made for a perfect, fun Friday Date night…read more I came for the crispy spicy tuna and it was easily the best I've had. We also really enjoyed the chili wontons, pork belly skewers, and Kobe beef buns - all were super high quality and packed with flavor. We didn't care for the cucumber salad - the large chunks just didn't take on any flavor and felt like eating plain cucumber. The ambiance is very high energy and can be loud (there's a live DJ), but we had a wonderful experience on the patio.

Fresh delicious & great value for my chirashi. Spicy maki came in big plate. Very attentive…read moreservers. Clean, nice & modern atmosphere. Just be prepare to find a street parallel parking. Overall: Will go back for more :)

I love venturing to Tennyson Street to try the many different restaurants in the area. I usually…read morehave a go-to sushi spot, but I decided to switch it up and try Okinawa and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is tucked next to the cat café. It's a small location, but it has a good amount of seating. Upon arriving, our server was very attentive and seated us right away. Since we were the first customers of the evening, the service was especially attentive. To start, we ordered the spicy crispy tuna rice, which was delicious. I got the sashimi entrée, which came with 18 pieces of very fresh, thick-cut fish. I will say the miso soup that came with the entrée was a little bland, but nothing a little soy sauce couldn't fix. My friend ordered the mango roll and the Spider-Man roll, both were delicious. Overall, the experience was great, and I'm glad I found a new sushi spot in the area.

Tidbit! If your dining partner is beef-over-fish, Kin Nori has them covered with wagyu options…read morethroughout the menu. Book it for a date night on Tennyson. Honestly every bite across the nigiri and small plates earns its place. The fish is clean and fresh in that way where it just melts. And the drinks hold their own, not an afterthought. The room was quiet when we went, but the warmth was immediate. It was just one chef and our server who knew the menu like a friend's kitchen, so the whole thing felt somewhere between neighborhood gem and special occasion. Kin Nori may be my new favorite sushi spot in Denver, edging out some heavy competition. If you've been sleeping on Tennyson Street for sushi, wake up.

Kin Nori is a very cute and intimate bar only seating sushi restaurant. They have happy hour 4-5pm…read moreWed-Sat which is generally when we would come. Our favorites are the spicy salmon temaki - its is not minced salmon with sriracha which is not really what I like. There is a decent bite of salmon with some chili crunch on top (not too spicy). The spicy yellowtail temaki has slices of jalapeño on top, still good but I prefer the salmon instead. The nigiri pieces are on the smaller side, you can definitely eat it in one bite. We like trying the small plates or specials too, they are all very tasty. Kin Nori has some delicious bites but I would say it is a bit on the pricey side. If you can stop yourself with just a few temakis during happy hour or have self control, it wouldn't be so bad. I just really like sushi so had to order a few more items - so yummy though!

Kimora has the makings of a giant izakaya but somehow sectioned things off to make the back rooms…read morefeel more modern. If that doesn't raise expectations the service is on a whole other level with super knowledgeable staff as if they have been there for a while or even own the places. Its impressive! When you tie service and ambiance that leaves the food. Delicate and flavor forward dishes really play to all levels of the meal. Precisely cut pieces of fish and decorated with spices and sauces for an amazing meal! Highly recommended and an easy decision to return. Make your reservation and get that sushi in your belly!

I've been to Kumoya twice now, once in 2023 and again recently, and I really wanted to love it. The…read morefood is good, the ambiance is great, and the staff is kind when you interact with them. Unfortunately, both visits had the same issue: very long gaps between dishes. On my most recent visit, we waited nearly 50 minutes between courses and never received the remaining three dishes. We ended up asking for the check instead. What made it more frustrating was the lack of service. No one checked on us, and we had to flag down another staff member just to get the check. Our server never came by. It was also surprising because the restaurant wasn't busy. There were open bar seats and plenty of open tables, so I'd be nervous to see what the experience is like on a busy night. It's disappointing because the food is solid, but the pacing and service make it hard to come back.

Amazing sushi best I have had in quite a while. Wait staff was very polite. And the overall…read moreambiance was amazing. Will definitely be coming back!

This place is incredible and truly fantastic value as well for the quality. The service is very…read morefriendly and welcoming each time. Yuki is close to a weekly or bi-weekly routine and each time, I'm amazed by the great sushi quality and execution of some of the dishes. Some highlights for me include the chicken Katsu curry, the ramen, and all of the fresh fish sashimi. They have a very solid lunch special and prices are appropriately priced, making this a great sushi place to indulge without spending your piggy bank savings. Highly highly recommend this to folks looking for high quality fish, authentic preparation and execution of Japanese dishes, and a no frills/chill atmosphere assisted by great service.

Jason was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, kind & patient answering our questions. Other…read morestaff members were the same! Food was so delicious!! All the different marinades and seasonings!! YUMMMM!! And what a fun adventure & experience grilling the meat at our table! The ambience was just right. THANK YOU ALL for your attentive, intentional, and excellent service!

Helen was a fantastic server and helped us to have a great dinner. Definitely will be back again!read more

Stop the clocks, sound the horns and release the hounds, a truly worthy restaurant was discovered…read morein Denver that should be celebrated. Uncle is a small, Asian fusion shrine that one should place on your must visit list. In the Northwest area of Denver, Uncle has limited seating and a show if you sit at the bar. Reservations are strongly suggested and well worth the wait. Crazy combinations, flavor bombs throughout and a culinary delight you won't regret. Tonight, we sat at the bar and watched the magic happen. These guys are cranking out amazing and delectable treats you won't forget. The Uncle salad was a great starter with charred cabbage, lemongrass, mint, cilantro, arugula, and peanuts lightly coated in a Thai coconut dressing. A slight burn only leaving you to crave just one more bite, ha! The fried soft shell crab in a bao bun with green papayo slaw, coconut mayo and cilantro nam prik was sweet, perfect crunch and memorable. Two for two with one dish left. The cold spicy sesame noodles with seasoned chicken, granny Smith apple slivers, arugula, cashews and nanami togorashi, a perfect closing dish for an exceptional meal. The service, food quality, flavors and preformance from the bar seats were second to none. The concept, portion size, flavor and cost were a real treat in the big city food scene of Denver. If you haven't been here yet, get to the internet and book a table, I promise you won't regret it. To the staff, chefs, and all members of Uncle, thank you for a surprising and incredibly great meal, we will return on our future trips to Denver.

Delicious, fresh Ramen. Yummy al dente noodles and clean flavors. We also got some sushi, which was…read morepretty good considering this is a Ramen spot, a little too heavy handed on the sauces or oils, but the rice was also very delicious. Had one cocktail that was very good. Reminded me of a cherry cola. Service was excellent, people were always at our table, picking up dishes, asking if we needed anything further. Would definitely go back again. We want to try some of the other flavors of Ramen.