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    Japon

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Very generous, chose the edamame.
    sandy b.

    Very charming decor with Japanese tones. Our server was so attentive, sweet and helpful. And now for the food; the shishito peppers had fish flakes that moved slightly but the taste was soooo good. My yellowtail sashimi was light and very fresh and presentation adorable. The 2 Hawaiian poke bowls also had the prettiest color tuna and was so flavorful. Oh gee I'm hungry for more already.

    Fatty Tuna
    Robert F.

    We walked by this place one night when they first opened. It looked so cozy and welcoming from the outside that we knew we had to try it. We've now been twice over the past few weeks. The space is small, but well-utilized. There's a long, walled-off entrance hallway which keeps any outside weather out of the restaurant. A six seat sushi bar is tucked into the rear. There's an open kitchen with counter seating for five and a front dining area with tables for about 15. There's also a small outside patio. The staff is very welcoming, kind, enthusiastic, efficient, and helpful. Really terrific service. The space is very calm, inviting, and cozy as anticipated. The food has been first rate. We started with the fried gyoza this evening. The dumplings were just about the best I've ever had. A juicy, flavorful filling and fried perfectly with just the right amount of crunch on the edges. They came with a delicious dipping sauce. The baked green mussels were next. They were beautifully presented, like all of the dishes, tender, and flavorful. We then shared a sashimi version of the fatty yellowtail and the fatty tuna from the Specials menu. Both presentations were absolutely gorgeous. The fish was super fresh and tasted as wonderful as it looked. We finished with the Japon roll, barbecue eel, cream cheese, avocado, and crab. The portion was very generous. It was a bit unusual, but the flavors melded well and it was delicious with excellent sauce. There are many other things to try on the menu including rice and noodle dishes, ramen, teriyaki, donburi (rice bowls), bento boxes, poke bowls, and a large selection of sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls, and hand rolls. This is an excellent restaurant, great staff, super fresh ingredients, great care taken with every dish, and a dedication to making the guests happy in a very comfortable space. Check this out!

    Hawaii Roll
    Pedro P.

    Wonderful spot! Popped by around Saturday at noon, right around opening. The place was empty, but very clean and very cutely decorated. The staff were very friendly and super welcoming. We were quickly seated and provided menus/water. Our waited took our order and brought out our fountain drinks. Appetizers came out shortly after - freshly made and very hot - but delicious! Shortly after, our ramen and sushi came out. Everything was wonderful. Could not recommend it enough! We order ramen, 2 sushi rolls, the crab wontons, edamame, shrimp tempura, and 2 fountain drinks for about $87 (as of 01/24/26). They also had a promotion in store for a free item using the QR code on the tables This place was an absolute delight! We can't wait to return and continue to support businesses on Colfax.

    Beef Bento Box
    Amber D.

    Ordered Japon for pick up on a Saturday and was very excited to try it! Unfortunately, our order was 30 minutes late and they were out of the Sesame Chicken that we originally ordered. The food was also not very warm. Did not eat inside so can't say much to the ambiance/decor. The bento boxes are a great idea that gives you a little bit of everything. The beef in the bento box was very flavorful. Would eat here again but would probably dine in.

    Crab Cheese Wonton (5 Pcs)
    Makayla J.

    I was looking for a different restaurant when I stumbled upon this one. It said grand opening so i decided to check them out. It's a family owned sushi, ramen, and hibachi spot. The customer service was great they were really kind, and they've only been opened a month! They served me a glass of cucumber water which was super refreshing. I started off with the Crab Rangoons, and they were a hit. The mixture was very creamy and the shell was crisped to perfection. The roll I decided on was the Angry Dragon Roll. While I wish it had more texture it was very flavorful. I've never had flavorful sushi before and it wasn't just the sweet sauce they drizzled on top (which I could've gone for a little more of) the crab on top was so tasty. I can see myself coming back when I have an inkling for sushi. I wonder if their ramen and hibachi is just as good.

    Tuna roll, shrimp tempura, Cakifornia, Alaska Roll
    Jas K.

    Yummy, nice sized portions! Fish tasted fresh and order was prepared quickly. We ordered out and it traveled well! Can't wait to come here again.

    Salmon sashimi
    Lauren M.

    So happy to have a sushi restaurant in the neighborhood with fresh sushi and exceptional service. The martinis are also delicious!

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    Food was good. A little pricey but everything is I guess. Very friendly service. Not a huge selection but I recommend.

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    The sushi roll was good. Lo mein was noodles and onions. Order was late. Should have hit the food truck.

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    We had a very nice dinner here. The food was great, very fresh. The space was also very nice.

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    Domo - Curry Udon with pork cutlet

    Domo

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    3.2 mi•Lincoln Park, Southwest
    •$$

    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!

    After discovering this place 10 years ago, I finally made it into Domo. It's kind of crazy that…read morethis place exists in the middle of Downtown Denver (or the outskirts). It looks small on the inside but once you go in, it's so big with an indoor dining space, a garden, and a museum. Definitely walk around when you're done with your meal. They took their time in building Domo. Every inch feels thoughtfully planned. The decor transports you to Japan. 10/10 on decor. The tables indoors are unique. The seats are uncomfortable. They're like tree stumps. No space to put your bag or back support. Service is friendly. Food comes out quickly. The dipping noodles were pretty good. We got the matcha soba and the soy milk. I think the soy milk could've used more umami flavoring but I enjoyed it. The karrage was kinda plain even with the sauce. This is a solid 3.5 but I'll round up because a portion of sales so go towards the charity that they do so it feels good to dine here. Follow their FB to see what they're up to and how they're helping community.

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    Waiting room

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    Curry udon wiith pork cutlet

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    Sushi Den

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.9 mi•Southwest
    •$$$

    We came here to celebrate! We've heard about this place from several people, but wanted to save it…read morefor a celebration due to the prices ($$$). I saw, from the reviews, that to come here without a reservation, you want to come right when they open. We saw a wave of people start lining up and congregating as we were parking. Luckily, we made it in the first wave of people seated. We were offered the choice to sit inside/outside. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The drinks and food came out quickly. We ordered the sake and the sake mule. Both were good! We also got 2 pieces of nigiri from Japan and it was heavenly! Other items that piqued our interest were the tuna firecracker roll, a salmon roll, and another tuna roll. Everything tasted delicious, although I was surprised by the asparagus in my rolls. I don't know that that is my favorite! We had a great experience and would love to come back.

    If there is lychee on the menu, I will be having it. The lychee margarita was fabulous!! It was…read moreperfect parts of sweet and tart. A nice balance I like to call its A couple of friends and I had an amazing dinner recently and our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The gyoza had the perfect outside crisp and the filling was delicious. I had the red shrimp and tamago were flavorful (the red shrimp was so good! The shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado rolls were just as delicious. The inside of sushi-den was gorgeous and lively! I will definitely have to stop in when I'm in Denver next time!

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    Sushi Den - Inside

    Inside

    Sushi Den - Chocolate cake.

    Chocolate cake.

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    Uchi Denver

    Uchi Denver

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Five Points, Northwest
    •$$$$

    I went today with my sister to enjoy their omakase happy hour. 1) don't be fooled by the nine…read morecourses, we came out pretty satiated with a serving size and the tastes! 2) I firmly believe that UCHI is a seafood restaurant for people who love seafood; as opposed to many seafood restaurants in Denver, which are seafood places for people who don't necessarily like seafood. (Hahaha!) The place is beautiful and the first thing my sister and I noticed waa the detailed design of their ceiling. There was so much intention placed in many things in the restaurant drom the little menu cubby under the table, to the hair ties in the girls's bathroom, or even the not so uncommon foot pull on their bathroom door so you don't have to open it after washing. The dishes were all delicious. All aspects of it thought of very well. Balanced meals with not too much salt, the proper acidity to liven the dish and even the textures were intentionally made. The BEST thing from this visit was our server, Hailey, who made the visit so personal. She made sure we had the right pacing to our courses and gave proper recommendations. We were excited to share the experience with hee whenever she came by. I think it is safe to say that Uchi is my current favorite restaurant in Denver right now.

    We went for happy hour on Tuesday and had a lovely time! We opted for the somakase where the server…read morecrafted a menu for us. We gave him a price point, which he did a great job of sticking to. We probably had 10 different courses. We were celebrating our anniversary and he even gave us an anniversary course. Our meal started with lettuce leaves and I believe jicama with a delicious sauce. Service was great, they were very quick with everything and all the servers help eachother out so everyone is dropping stuff off at your table. They also speak very quickly so I don't remember what everything was. The highlights of the night were: The Waygu, lobster in a miso butter, the unagi, and the dessert!

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    Uchi Denver - Spicy Crunchy Tuna

    Spicy Crunchy Tuna

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    Hot sake.

    Mizu Izakaya - Breakfast Roll

    Mizu Izakaya

    4.2(895 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Northwest, Highland
    •$$

    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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    Mizu Izakaya - Interior

    Interior

    Mizu Izakaya - Crispy Spicy Tuna

    Crispy Spicy Tuna

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    4.4(581 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Lodo, Northwest
    •$$$

    If you're lucky enough to have Helen as your server at Gyu-Kaku, you're in for a treat. She struck…read morethe perfect balance of being attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pushy, and genuinely warm the entire evening. Service like hers is becoming rare, and it made a fantastic meal even better. As for the food--wow. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, cooked perfectly, and impossible to stop eating. We kept saying "just one more bite" until suddenly we had cleaned nearly everything off the table. By the time we left, I wasn't walking out so much as rolling out, completely stuffed and ridiculously happy. Excellent food, exceptional service, and a memorable night thanks to Helen. Highly recommended.

    I came to Gyu-Kaku for a solo birthday dinner, though I imagine the experience is even better with…read morea group. The service and atmosphere felt comparable to a visit I had at one of their NYC locations. I was specifically there for the A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib slices. At $59, this is likely best shared and supplemented with other cuts. Since it was a special occasion, I ordered one plate, then decided on a second since I was still hungry. There was a noticeable delay, and when it arrived, I was told it is usually limited to one per party, but they made an exception that night. I appreciated that, though I probably would have been fine stopping after the first plate. I paired it with rice and salt-seasoned edamame. I was slightly disappointed that my birthday was not acknowledged despite noting it in my online reservation, especially since another table received a birthday song. Overall, still a good meal and a fun splurge.

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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    Kumoya - Salmon, unagi, and needlefish Sashimi. Smeltfish roe

    Kumoya

    4.4(170 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Northwest, Highland

    Wow. Was visiting Denver and wanted to check out some high end sushi w fam we were visiting. Had a…read morerecomendation to check out kumoya & was very impressed. Despite being a bazillion miles from the ocean, our fish was fresh, the creativity, presentation, and the flavor profiles were over the top. We loved every dish. Our server was great. Very Helpful & Friendly. We could have eaten fish all night, but eventually switched to desert. 3 different deserts & each was great

    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.

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    Kumoya - The cocktail bar

    The cocktail bar

    Kumoya - Wagyu tartare

    Wagyu tartare

    Kumoya - Booth in the main dining room

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    Booth in the main dining room

    Nozomi - Alaska Maki

    Nozomi

    4.6(223 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Sunnyside, Northwest

    From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and lively, with music pumping that created…read morean energetic and fun vibe. It was the perfect setting for a great night out. The menu offers an impressive selection of sushi, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes. The food was incredibly fresh, and each bite showcased the high quality of ingredients. I highly recommend trying their signature rolls, which are beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor. The presentation was as stunning as the taste. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations that enhanced our experience. Prices are reasonable for the quality and artistry of the food. Overall, Nozomi is a fantastic spot for sushi lovers and anyone looking to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in Denver with a lively, energetic atmosphere. DEFENETLY WILL BE BACK!!!!

    Good food, good service and clean restaurant. The happy hour menu had a lot of selections and the…read moresushi was nicely done with filling to rice ratios, especially the temaki. The karaage was yum and so was the age tofu. Not to be mixed up with agedashi tofu - as there is no soup, just fried tofu. I wish the tofu was fried more crispy - would be awesome if it was double fried - some outside parts of the tofu were soft and not crispy. The crab salad, seaweed salad and the cucumbers salad were all very refreshing. There was some service mix up where we had to asked for our food order - I don't think it was the waiters, but maybe the communication from the ordering system to the kitchen, and also the beers we ordered didn't come until we had asked for it towards the end of our meal. All in all the food and most of the experience were decent - we shall be back again!

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    Nozomi - Sushi Bar

    Sushi Bar

    Nozomi - Seaweed Salad (~$8)

    Seaweed Salad (~$8)

    Nozomi - Some sushi classics and signatures

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    Some sushi classics and signatures

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