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    Kokoro - Arvada

    3.2 (214 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Fast Food
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The spider rolls with my own soy sauce for dipping. Don't be afraid to order and eat the crab's legs: very flavorful, crunchy, and so good!
    Kimberly N.

    What I really like about this place is the simplicity without taking away the quality of the food, and the ambiance where you can meet up with friends for conversations while eating a simple meal. Walking in, we were not greeted by anyone but our friends who were there already, motioning us to the table. Seated, we looked over the menu, which were filled with plenty of food choices front and back. The friends we were meeting here always get pretty much the same food: Kokoro bowl (beef and chicken), chicken bowl, and California rolls. Since we have never dined here, I chose the spider rolls and a beef bowl (super), and my husband chose the Kokoro bowl, and for $1 more, he substituted the white meat option instead of the offered dark meat. The spider rolls I ordered came with 4 pieces of soft shell crab, fried in a batter, and were wrapped in seaweed and rice. Cooked to perfection, these rolls were so good! They tasted so fresh too. This is one food item I would like to eat again and again whenever I visit this restaurant in the future. My beef bowl was very simple: rice underneath marinated beef with onions. It could use more juice from the beef, so I added some soy sauce, pickled ginger, and chili pepper powder. The added flavor to this dish enhanced my eating experience, because it was just enough heat for me to enjoyed the dish. Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the staff made the eating experience here an enjoyable evening. If you want casual Japanese food without a big price tag, give Kokoro a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by their food, prices, and service. Their two locations, conveniently located in Denver (on Colorado Blvd) and Arvada (on Wadsworth), are easy to find. Happy eating!

    Beef curry bowl
    Lena N.

    Love the value at this restaurant! Very reasonable prices and they always have great deals via their rewards program! A good variety of seating with booths and counters, promt service and food comes out quickly. They also have a drive through.

    Deborah M.

    I love Kokoro- fast, friendly and delicious! The kiddo went to a movie and I was killing time. I crave the tremors splash for crispy shrimp and veggie nests to break up into the delicious broth and tender udon. Comfort food at its best!!

    Aliyah S.

    Amazing really good. The food was really good. They got them maintained and the service was really good and I and I hope you come to this this place and people are really kind and yep

    Best California Roll I've ever had! This place is my go to sushi spot! Staff is super friendly and the food is delicious!

    The food is always fresh and tastes delicious! The drive thru and fast! This is my go to spot for sushi! The green tea cheesecake is my favorite dessert on the menu! Definitely recommend checking this little family owned restaurant out!

    Shoyu ramen
    Nathanael S.

    Great service. Fast and perfect for kids. It might not win an award but it was perfect for a quick bite.

    Dave M.

    Couldn't understand anything the person was saying at the drive thru. Then I waited at the window for 10 minutes for my order. Never got it and drove off. Horrid customer service for over priced food

    The outdoor patio
    Michelle T.

    Kokoro in Arvada isn't going to win any awards for being "the most extravagant restaurant in town," but if you're looking for a place where the service is stellar and the food is legitimately great, it's a winner. The ambience? Well, it's fine. Nothing to write home about, but it's not like you're eating in a cave either. The outdoor seating is nice enough--definitely not the kind of place where you'll be fighting for a seat under a heat lamp, but it's... fine. However, the real stars here are the service and food. The staff is on top of it, friendly, and efficient, making sure you're happy without hovering. And the food? Delicious. It's like someone in the kitchen actually cares. So, while it might not be a "wow" for the decor, Kokoro definitely makes up for it with a solid meal and top-tier service. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I tell my friends? Only if they promise not to ask for my seat on the patio! . Just a little sidenote for this location they do have a drive-through, which is very convenient as well.!

    Yum!
    Johnny G.

    Always a joy to eat here. Su is a joyful woman who performs outstanding service to all that walk thru the door. All the employees seem to be spot on.The spicy tuna rolls are killer! Their have been off days but this place is one of my go to when I need a smile and easy eating. Keep up the good work Kokoro!

    Bar area, Hot Green Tea (tea pot included)

    Food: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Ambiance: 5/5 Tonight was my second time trying Kokoro and I think it will be a new casual spot for me to enjoy some Japanese comfort food. It's very charming inside to me, reminiscent of an old diner. It's clean and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The service was 11/10. The FOH manager tonight was so funny and everyone was kind. My server, Su, was the sweetest woman. She complimented me many times, was very patient and informative when explaining their rewards program and menu items, and she gave me Hi Chew candy at the end of my meal. (Their rewards program is just your phone number, and beer and sushi get discounted when you use it. You also get freebies over time which is awesome) So far in these past two visits I've had: Chicken curry with white rice: 3.5/5 stars - curry and rice were great, *IF* it was chicken katsu it would probably be 5/5 Tossed green salad: 4.5/5 stars - vegetables were so fresh. Vegetarian roll (avocado & cucumber): 5/5 stars - simple, satisfying, & perfectly made Green tea cheesecake: 3.5/5 stars - very tart and has a gelatinous texture to it. Maybe it's a Japanese way to prepare cheesecake, considering it was crustless. Didn't taste like green tea much at all. Was interesting though! Forest child soup: 5/5 stars!!! - The forest child soup will be something I order EVERY TIME I go. It is so comforting and delicious. Tuna Poke bowl: 3/5 stars - I wasn't a fan of the tuna so much, it tasted a little fishy and lemony Hot Green tea: 5/5 stars - very tasty, they give you a whole tea pot! They even pack it to go One of the biggest shocks to me was that the alcohol was all around $5 (Sapporo and Asahi!), when I usually see the same drinks at other restaurants for $7-$9. I'll definitely be back for the forest child soup and vegetarian rolls regularly.

    Brianna C.

    Got this place because it was on but 1 get one free for gyoza and chicken katsu on Uber eats and it was so bad. The rice was fine but that's kind of hard to mess up. The miso soup tasted so fishy and it was really gross. The katsu was sooooo thin I couldn't even taste the actual chicken. The gyoza was good but really oily it's like they didn't let them sit before packing. The bowl with noodles was just so off mark. My husband said it sat super heavy and the flavors were not there. So bummed as I thought this would be my new spot.

    Vegetable Sobaghetti with added tofu.
    Teresa C.

    Had wonderfil ginger tofu along with vegetable sobaghetti with added tofu along with hot green tea. Mix them together for added more flavor. The portion was perfect for lunch. The server was nice too.

    My favorite. Simple beef bowl.

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    This place is consistently good. I enjoy the spicy chicken splash with white meat, but today I'm having the salmon with rice and vegetables

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    Thanks for your review! Kids Menu is in the works!

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    Great food and reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly and our waitress had a great sense of humor. I would definitely go back!

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    Cant wait to see you again soon! Thanks for your review!

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    I'll keep this simple. Good, quick food, great service, friendly staff. Great place to get in and out quickly.

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    OMG RACHELE IS SOOOO HAWT she makes my mouth water. She can serve me anyday ;) The food is ok but you have to see RACHELE, GO SEE HER!!

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    Tasty food. Somewhat limited menu but their noodle bowls are really good!! Nice option if looking for something different.

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    Thank you for your response, but the way your manager, Julia, spoke to me was a bit disrespectful......the damage is already done!

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