Yum! We had a very nice date night meal here, almost entirely from the happy hour menu. They had a…read morespecial event going on featuring skewers on the grill outside, and we sampled a few dishes from that limited menu including the wagyu and mushrooms. Super flavorful and simple in the best way. We also tried the eggplant dish (sweet and savory) and the miso soup (authentic and umami-forward). The mini Unagi bowl was the highlight for me! I also tried a yuzu gin cocktail that was perfectly balanced. The mochi at the end were a little too sweet for my taste, but did taste light real fruit! I preferred the green tea one. The table we were at was situated half inside and half on the patio, which allowed for a nice view, breeze, and people-watching. Service was pretty good but could have been slightly more attentive. We would return if back in Denver

Went for Sunday lunch and had a reservation, which turned out to be the move because there was…read morealready a line forming when we sat down. Got a mix of rolls, the OTOTO roll and hotate roll were both solid, and the crispy spicy tuna had good crunch on it. Also tried the eggplant, which was a nice veggie option if you're mixing in something lighter. But the pork chasu garlic rice is what I keep thinking about. Tender pork, garlic chips, egg, all mixed together, it's a simple sounding dish that ends up being the best thing on the table.

pros: -friendly service (shoutout to john who was extremely…read morehelpful and knowledgeable of the history and culture of japanese food) -green tea tiramisu was FIRE ‍ -everything was so yummy -superb atmosphere and ambience cons: -none

Always a great experience at Izakaya. Such a grand rooftop with an great views and an amazing vibe…read more Everything on the menu is so well prepared and the service is always on point. Some of my favorites: Hamachi appetizer Firecracker roll Torro Nigiri The eggplant sushi was so well done. Yellowtail anything!

Quality sushi, no doubt. Service was fast and attentive…read more It was a crowded Monday evening but we were able to have a private zoom for our group which was a plus to have a quiet meal with conversations.

Average to below Sushi restaurant that is leaning on hype from its past. I assume Sushi Den may…read morehave been great in the past, but it isn't a sushi restaurant that I'll ever go to again. All of our dishes were fair, not that great to straight up terrible. The Wagyu beef roll was awful. I'm not even sure it was Wagyu - it was so dry and tasteless. Wagyu should be soft and melt in your mouth flavorful, but nope. I'd dare to say they are passing off thin cuts of meat as Wagy - hope not, but I'd believe it if someone told me that was true. Do not order this roll if you go! We had a few other rolls including the spicy poki roll, which wasn't spicy at all. In total we orders 4 rolls and an app plus 2 drinks for a little over $160 (includes tip) Overall ... Atmosphere is fair, tables are tight. Barely anyone was dressed up, so a bit disappointed in that regard as it felt like a fast casual restaurant. Maybe it is?...not sure what they consider themselves. Service- our server was pleasant. Not fantastic, but nice. They had a lot of tables to manage! Food - disappointing to bad! Drinks - fair - nothing really special.

Domo is such a special Denver spot. The restaurant itself is beautiful and they have a wonderful…read moregarden and outdoor dining space really make the experience (bonus points for the cute cat we saw running around). It feels like you've stepped in somewhere completely outside Denver. The food is traditional Japanese country food and very much falls into the comfort food category. Nothing about it is trying to be fancy or overly elevated, and I honestly love that! It feels homey and approachable and is reasonably priced. I got the salmon and tuna sashimi donburi, which comes as a whole meal with pickled sides and soup. Everything was simple but satisfying! Service was pretty fast and the whole experience felt very relaxed. Domo is first come, first served, so you can put your name down and explore the space while you wait. I definitely want to come back and try some of their noodle dishes next. Also, take some time to read up on the history of Domo and the spaces surrounding it! The restaurant is connected to a much larger story involving Japanese culture, a dojo and a museum, which makes visiting feel like more than just going out to eat!

What a quaint place. As if you're transported to Japan back in the past. Next to a dojo, this…read morerestaurant looks so authentic and aesthetic. Service was friendly for the most part, but didn't refill our waters. The food was overall okay. Karaage tasted good and was crunchy, which was probably my favorite. The oyakodon was a bit disappointing. Not much flavor and really had to use the sauce from the Karaage to make it palatable. Definitely don't order it unless you like bland food. Cool place to hang out but probably won't go for food.

FAVE ramen spot in Denver!! This is our go to place if…read morewe're craving ramen I love the atmosphere inside. Anime posters all around and families/college students fill the dining area. The service is always fast and friendly. Our usual order is a spicy edamame (that's actually spicy), hamachi jalapeño, and kimchi ramen. They recently redid how they prepare their pork and it's SO MUCH BETTER so tender and flavorful. Definitely a must try if you've never been!

We had a great meal here and our server was very attentive and nice! The decor in this restaurant…read moreis OnePiece themed but it's not super noticeable, as they have a strong izakaya theme throughout the place. The vibe is fast and loud, but the servers are super efficient and communicative. I really liked the tokidoki roll and hamachikama. Hard to go wrong with those! The hamachi kama was HUGE. They give you the entier collar! I also liked the yaki ika which was very tasty, not rubbery at all. They have a lot of ramen on the menu which was a crowd pleaser for our group. Their edamame is also very spicy and quite good -- not your typical simply salted edamame. One thing I wouldn't order - the kimchi fried rice. One person in our party ordered it but it wasn't really fried rice, just kimchi and meat mixed with steamed white rice.

This place is so delicious!!! Super nice staff. Will be back soon! We got the curry udon and beef…read morenoodle soup. Highly recommend both!

What a fantastic place! The vibes and food are just like the ones you find in small, family owned…read morerestaurants in Japan. I would give anything to have a place like this close to home. The food was fantastic and I would definitely visit again next time I'm in the area.

There are countless sushi restaurants in town, high-end options are also plenty, but Kizaki is the…read moreonly one to have earned a Michelin star, and the sole pure Asian restaurant with this distinction. This omakese restaurant has been open for just under two years, but due to its rave reviews and impeccable service, it earned a Michelin star in its very first year--a truly rare achievement. "Kizaki" is the surname of Chef Toshi Kizaki. Chef Kizaki and his brother are considered the pioneers of sushi in Denver. The restaurant they opened over 40 years ago, Sushi Den, has become a must go destination for Asian foodies and remains a legend in Denver's sushi scene. They later opened several Japanese restaurants on the same street, providing customers a variety of authentic Japanese cuisine. Kizaki is a traditional Edomae sushi restaurant that Chef Toshi Kizaki opened on his own, returning to his roots. Kizaki's sign was quite inconspicuous; it's easy to miss if not looking for the specific street number. Once inside, after walking down a long corridor and passing through two doors, finally reaching the dining area. The restaurant was quite small and had an intimate feel. Aside from the counter and tables, there was not much extra space. Kizaki's omakase menu changes daily, determined by the chef based on the fresh ingredients available. Today's omakase featured 24 courses. As each dish was served, the server provided a detailed explanation of the ingredients, their origin, preparation method, and how to enjoy them. To ensure optimal temperature and texture, most dishes were best enjoyed immediately upon being served; waiting until the explanation is finished may compromise the flavor. After the courses, Chef Kizaki stepped out to greet guest and signed the menu as a memento. Kizaki is open only Wednesday through Saturday, with two seatings at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; the omakase normally takes about a little over two hours. The restaurant is across the street from Tokyo Premium Bakery. There is a parking garage right by the bakery, much more convenient than street parking.

I wasn't aware that there are two seating options. This was unclear when making the reservation,…read moreor is it first come? Either way there is seating at the sushi bar & kitchen, or several back rooms with several 2 and 4 top tables. Unfortunately we got seating in the back room with another party of 4 and another couple. This made it a bit too intimate and akward. The sushi was outstanding, and the multiple courses were unique and took us on a journey. But, we missed each presentation, preparation, and narrative from the actual chef. Our waiters would kindly repeat some rendition of what the chef said, but huddled in a back room and straining my neck to get peaks of the action reminded me of Plato's shadows. I wouldn't recommend unless you know your at the bar. The Omakase courses really were exceptional, and the best of the few I have had over the years. You have the option to purchase additional pieces and/or add some extra pieces not part of the main experience. We needed other Scallion Fatty Tuna with Caviar Hand Roll, and added Uni and Lobster Nigiri. Its hard not to get caught up in the moment, the food was addictive. The cocktails were solid and the service was attentive and friendly. Overall, it wasn't cheep and almost worth it.

After walking the South Pearl Street Market, we fell upon this ramen shop just off the path. It…read moreopens at 12 pm and we were the first to enter. The place is fairly open and nice vibes. Here is what we got: 1. Pork Bao Buns: funny enough when it first came out it had no pork in it. I actually had to tell the waiter and he ended up coming back with the meat in it this time. This was okay, however a lot of pickled ginger ruined it. 2. Chicken Kaarage: unfortunately this was a complete miss the breathing was 90% and chicken was about 10%. Not worth the money. Entrees: 1. Tonkatsu Ramen: being a Ramen place this broth was delicious. Nothing bad with it. Wish there was more meat. 2. Beef Yakiudon: this was like a stirfry of beef udon noodles. It was okay but a bit lackluster due to all the sauces in it. 3. Poké bowl with salmon: this truly just had a good balance of everything but not enough poke. Overall, this place was OK. I don't know if I see myself coming back. Service was great however it truly was just the food.

Hooray to Gluten-Free ramen!!!! Service was fast & friendly. Went in on a Saturday around 2pm &…read morethere was only another couple eating. Ramen was rich & flavorful. Not sure why it says "dogs allowed" because there's only seating indoors and I highly doubt they're allowed inside, but I would call & double check.

If you're looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere…read morewith an effortlessly cool vibe, this sushi spot absolutely delivers. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and they have other food apart from Japanese, such as Chinese inspired dumplings and fried rice. The food itself was quite good. The plating was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of those sushi places that has more sauce on everything but if you enjoy that type of sushi then you're in for a treat!

This is a Japanese restaurant that's occasionally on our rotation for casual date night…read more That said, it's doesn't really have a proper izakaya vibe and a little bit more upscale. The ramen is really good. The nigiri is also pretty good. The rolls are usually a let down for us unfortunately. That said, the happy hour menu is a good deal for a hang out, especially in large group, and the brunch menu is pretty nice. In my opinion, Mizu was probably one of the better Japanese options back in the day. However, with so many other good spots now, especially with Kawa Ni close by with a better izakaya hang out spot, it's not as attractive of an option, especially given the higher price. It really is not a restaurant that specializes in any particular food, but is certainly a crowd pleaser if you have people that want different things.

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Chubby Cattle is promising as a concept but falls short of expectations considerably. Few places…read morecan say they have hot pot, bbq and sushi included in all you can eat arrangements. Although CC has all 3, it is very average if not sub par. Hotpot is only as good as the sauce bar and broth it is boiled in. The sauce bar here was incredibly lackluster. 9 sauces total (ponzu, soy, sweet chili, peanut and sesame, sriracha, garlic paste, bbq sauce, sesame oil) is crazy when the restaurant claims it is a hot pot restaurant. If you have ever been to an actual hot pot restaurant you know that this is an incredibly low variety of sauces. No chili oil was probably the part that surprised me the most. The hot pot vegetable, fish and broth variety was average as well. My girlfriend got the plain tonkotsu broth and that was not great. I got the spicy tonkotsu broth and I enjoyed that. The bbq was not great. For wagyu you had an option of 6 different cuts along with the regular hot pot meats. The meat was over salted for a lot of it and only came with 3 pieces for some of them. Sushi was alright as well. I enjoyed the sashimi quite a lot, the salmon, yellowtail and tuna was great. The unagi nigiri was great too. The rolls were pretty good as well, we got a dragon roll and I enjoyed that. Service was great. The waitress put our order in and before she had even left the table we got the meat. The meat food runner was not friendly, but the waitress was kind the entire night and made sure we were taken care of. The longest we waited in between rounds was probably 3-5 minutes. Ambiance was good, the entire restaurant is very small. I'm glad we got a table as sitting near the conveyor belt would have had us feeling very cramped and severely limited the amount of food we could have ordered. It is well decorated overall however. For 2 bbq ayce and a bottle of soju plus a 20% tip, the total came out to 162 for the two of us. This felt ridiculously overpriced for the quality of food and options we were presenting with. A similar night at K Pot would be half the cost with much more variety of meat, hot pot and sauce. I am a big believer in value, and it feels like the price you pay for the quality of food you get here is not. I was ultimately disappointed in this place and would not return.