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Kimora has the makings of a giant izakaya but somehow sectioned things off to make the back rooms feel 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!
The food was great! My preference was the rolls but the other dishes we got were interesting. We were there for restraunt week but next time I think we'd stick with just the rolls. The service was okay but they didn't offer to split the bill for our large group. The ambiance is nice.
First time here, the ambiance was really comforting. Good for dates or small gathering. Service was attentive and fast. The cocktail was good for what it was. The sushi on the other hand. It was more pricey than it should have been. I'm not sure why it would even be called "omakase"...it was literally just various common nigiri pieces. I believe I picked this 12 piece because it was an option where the rice was mixed in vinegar. But let me be more specific. Out of the 12 nigiri pieces, only the unagi one was of balanced taste. The rest had either little bits of wasabi, seasoned ginger of some kind topping. None of which go well with the nirigi itself. It was like extra topping to make it seem more value than basic nigiri. I dont even know how to address the soy sauce. It wasnt low sodium or high sodium, but It had a tangy taste to it that did not compliment anything you dip. Imagine eating vinegar rice, dipping in ponzu sauce and topping it off with scallion wasabi..... As for dessert, no complaints about the affogato, vanilla ice cream bathe in espresso. Cannot go wrong, the corn cannoli was interesting. The yellow corn custard had a very pleasant corn cream flavor. But the rest of it was not enjoyable. There was some chili string as topping, but that tasted like nothing. The pure bland sour cream between the cannoli had zero flavor. So you're just eating spoonful of sour cream....alot of textures but lacked of taste and flavor. It was not enjoyable for the price.
We really liked the vibe here and we're initially uncomfortable bringing our baby to a nice restaurant but the hostess and who I assume to be the manager were accommodating. They installed a countertop high chair for us and made sure to move all utensils out of reach of our son. That was a really kind gesture that didn't go unnoticed. My husband had the six course omakase and we also ordered the broiled eggplant and a few more rolls. The eggplant was my favorite, so good and filling. My husband enjoyed the omakase and I had a few bites of it as well. It does take some time to receive your food if you do the omakase menu but it was still timely. Note that the bathroom does not have a changing table so plan ahead if you're coming with a baby.
As a sushi fanatic, I can't believe I just discovered Kumoya. What a hidden gem! The uni udon was incredible--rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. The sushi was fresh, the music was great, and the overall vibe made for an amazing experience.
Wonderful sushi and cocktails for happy hour. Meticulously created sushi and beautiful rolls looked like an art form. Sit at the sushi counter to watch creators make these masterpieces. This place is expensive, but happy hour helps. The ambiance is lovely and gorgeous textile designs, lighting, and decor make this an elegant place. The bar is lively and loud, but you also see the cocktail artists at work! Friendly, energetic staff and great service.
I would definitely recommend Kumoya. I've been twice now and it's always such a good time. The restaurant is so beautiful, each room feels like an art piece. The service is also top tier. The food is so fresh, creative, and expertly prepared. The salmon sushi roll I ordered had a large portion of salmon and the cilantro was such a nice touch. The eggplant dish was the table favorite. We also shared desserts, which were so surprising and delicious. It was layered with banana, what I assume was a black sesame paste, crushed frozen grapes, and roasted marshmallow fluff. I've never had anything like it, but I loved it. The strawberry mochi cake was delicious as well.
Finally got around to checking this place out! Went on a Tuesday night for dinner - the restaurant was very spacious (where Tony P's pizzeria used to be a while ago), and there was a front room with a sushi bar, a middle room where we sat, then what looked to be a cozy bar in the back room. The menu consists of obviously sushi and a variety of small plates - we opted for the following: Kinoko: "mushroom' king trumpet, hon shimeji, oyster mushrooms, pickled kabu, charred greens, rosemary tamari reduction Kumo: soft shell crab, dashimaki, cucumber, shiso, yamagobo, daikon, and shiitake topped with masago & amadare sando: "milk bread sandwich" berkshire pork, napa cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, asian pear, curry aioli udon: "thick noodles" hokkaido scallop, uni butter, cured egg yolk Everything was very good - the mushrooms were our favorite. I think sometimes you just order the "wrong" things at a restaurant which was probably the case here - Kumoya is known for fish/sushi so we probably should've gotten more of the sushi to try. The kumo rolls we did get with soft shell crab were super fun and flavorful - almost too many flavor bombs happening! Our server was helpful to us in making our decisions on what to order - would totally come back here and try more of the sushi rolls.
I love the fact that they have a coat rack and hooks under the table at the bar seatings for your purses or other items you may want to hang and out of the way. Service was wonderful and they're very attentive. I went with the omakase and was served 5 dishes. Each dish was very lovely. The eggplant appetizer is what surprised me the most. I absolutely hate the texture and taste of eggplants and the flavor was just stunning. If eggplant dishes tasted like theirs all the time, then eggplant is my new favorite vegetable. Their raw fish were all very fresh and delicious. They don't provide you with any wasabi and ginger but there are 3 wasabi options available to include a flight with all 3 if you'd like. I'm not sure if they provide ginger or not since I never asked. I tried 2 of their cocktails, Goten and Shinron. They're dragon ball themed, so I was told. Both of them tasted really yummy and not too sweet. I would get either again. After finishing my omakase set meal, I was still hungry and wanted to try more dishes. I was recommended the Wagyu tartare and I personally wanted to try the mabo dofu. The wagyu tartare tasted pretty interesting with the toasted milk bread. I think the sweetness of the milk bread definitely throws off your palate slightly but the tartare itself still tasted good. It wasn't the best I've ever had so I'm not sure if I would get it again before trying other items on the menu. For the mabo dofu, I neglected to look at the ingredients of what makes the dish and was disappointed when tasting it. It's made with dobanjan. I had to google after tasting the dish and that's bean paste. It's definitely a flavor I do not like at all. I ate 2 bites and politely let them know I personally did not enjoy it when the waitress checked in on me. I got the last 2 add on items comped which was really nice of them to do. They didn't need to comp the wagyu tartare because it was still enjoyable but I still appreciated that. There is an automatic 20% gratuity and I tipped them in addition to that for their exceptional service and attentiveness. Would love to come back again and try the other items on their menu.
The new up-and-coming sushi joint in Lohi Colorado left a little much to be desired. I might chalk all of this up to them being new and working out their kinks still. This place seems promising however currently it's not providing anything better than what I think is in my opinion mediocre food. Let's get into the detail shall we? We got the miso soup, spicy tuna roll, the Hamachi roll, the eel hand roll, both of the skewers, chicken and Wagyu beef, and the udon. The drinks were a beer, a mocktail, sake and wine. Drinks need garnishes, even if they're mock tails. We loved the wine. Great choice. I don't really know what they are trying to do with the miso soup, but there wasn't an umami flavor at all. It almost tasted like it was made out of miso with a little bit of some kind of meat broth. The meat broth overpowered the miso. The spicy tuna roll was good. It was filled with fish, however, the flavors weren't really there. It was better exemplified in the Hamachi roll. The lemon zest, the lemon seasoning the Yuzu sauce within the roll it wasn't popping nothing was popping. Also, what was a little disappointing was that none of the fish tasted fresh. The hand roll was good however I think the eel should've been chopped up a little more. It also seems like the eel was just covered in a teriyaki soy sauce and put into a hand roll with rice and cucumber. I think a little more effort needs to be going into how the fish is being seasoned and prepare prepared if you want to be a sushi joint, especially in Denver. Do you know has way too much butter. It's kind of all I taste. The Wagyu and chicken skewers seem to be coded in the same sauce that the eel was coded in, which I wasn't really a huge fan of. I think they overcooked the Wagyu beef. Now to the service, it's very clear that a lot of the weight staff are still being trained. They are very nice however we asked our bill to be split four ways food and drink yet the server somehow ended up charging us for the full bill price plus the four-way split. It took 10 solid minutes to try to flag the server down and to solve the issue. The owner was there and he does seem like he cares and he's very nice. Onto the ambience and dish ware, I think while cute, the wooden bowls and wooden spoons on the miso soup really after wear and tear of being in a dishwasher, etc. they don't present nicely at the end of the day. The main dish plates are broken glass, which is a symbolism in culture, and I do appreciate that aspect of it, and the inside of the restaurant is very cute. Overall, I say this with a lot of love, I think this place has a lot of potential, but there are these kinks and issues that I think the restaurant needs to fix before they're worth five stars. It is definitely a hard game coming into Denver and opening a sushi restaurant when there are 1 million other sushi places in Denver that are crushing it.
Came in for a birthday meal and enjoyed it! The ambience is nice and the service was super friendly. We got nigiri as well as a few entrees. The Wagyu tartare was to DIE FOR and the sushi was so fresh. We didn't love the miso cod, it was a bit flavorless and we didn't love the Bibingka dessert. But overall, a lot of hits and some misses. It's definitely an indulgent and pricey meal for a special occasion, but I'd come back again.
Being a fan of sushi, I'd wanted to try Kumoya for a bit...did not disappoint! Sat at the sushi counter to celebrate my birthday and the chef was super helpful! We made it for happy hour and tried 3 rolls and then moved on to some amazing and fresh nigiri and ended with the hamachi which was incredible!
Beautiful interior with an inviting atmosphere. The Wagyu steak was absolutely delicious, I'd definitely order it again. For dessert, we had the banana tiramisu, which was fantastic. The chocolate nibs added the perfect crunchy contrast to each bite. We also tried the shake roll, very light and subtly flavored, and the pickled cucumbers, which had a nice little kick. Service was excellent, the staff were all incredibly kind and attentive. Can't wait to come back, especially for more Wagyu and that amazing tiramisu!
This is a super fun take on a Japanese eatery that serves both sushi and other Izakaya style appetizers with a cool vibe that has several different rooms depending on what kind of scene you're looking for. We got the spicy scallop roll which had a nice combination of flavors, the chicken karaage was pretty good and the sando was amazing. My only gripe is that the final bill just felt way too high considering what we ordered. I would love to come back to a place like this regularly, but it really is just for special occasions at this point. read more
1 year ago
My husband happened upon this place and stopped in on a busy Saturday night. He was lucky to get a seat at the Sushi bar and had a memorable dinner. He insisted we come back and I am so happy we did. We came in early and sat at the sushi bar. We had the Omakase dinner and enjoyed every bite. Each bite was fresh and seasoned perfectly. The restraint that was exhibited with each piece was exciting as were the selection of the fish and the flow in which they were selected and presented. I also ordered a sake flight which was delightful. Needless to say, we will come back. They have a selection of dry aged fish which I have never had before. It was truly exceptional. If you are a fan of wasabi they also have a flight of wasabi which is a must try. read more
Came here for date night and it was nice! we have been using this app inKind which gives loyalty points on restaurant purchases if you pay through their app, and weve been looking for new places to try on there. They work in tandem with the bar next-door, and you can walk to either from the inside. We sat at the sushi bar, I love the open kitchen experience, where you get to watch the chefs work their art with food. Although the cocktails sounded delicious and unique, I wasn't drinking so we skipped straight to the food, I went for the six piece Omakase to start. It was good, but not my favorite. I didn't feel as if they did much to the pieces to give them a depth of flavor, consistent with traditional Omakase plates. I was hoping for a bit more depth with some of these pieces, whether through sauce or toppings or pairings. The fish was fresh though and still tasted good. We tried the shake roll and the tuna roll below it, the shake roll was honestly pretty yummy. My favorite of the day. The tuna was also good, but I felt the wasabi flavor came through too strong. We also had the hotate roll with scallop, this was also delicious a little bit spicy but great flavor. I decided to go for an Affogato dessert because I love the traditional Lagato, I was delighted to see it came with a yummy citrusy macaron on a bed of tiny chocolate chip chips as well as the hojachi tea, flavored ice cream and the fresh espresso, which they poured over it at the table in front of you. They even had a decaf espresso option. We ended up chatting with Corey, the sushi chef who was preparing our meal in front of us, We mentioned our upcoming Japan trip and he mentioned where I can get a good quality chef knife there, and some restaurants to try on the trip. Great experience! I hear They have 30% off their rolls during happy hour, so I'll definitely be looking to come back soon to check that out read more
Loved everything! We sat at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful! Every item we ordered was great! We couldn't decide on dessert so got two and both were amazing. We also learned they have a great happy hour and karaoke on Thursdays. read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
Disappointed with our experience at Kumoya. It wasn't one major issue, but a series of small problems that added up to a poor overall experience. We came in as a group of five. We started by asking questions about a $200+ bottle of sake that did not list an SMV. The only feedback we were given was that it was "sweet," and no one could provide additional information. We ordered it anyway and it was good, but the lack of product knowledge was noticeable. Once food arrived, we realized we had no soy sauce. We asked our waitress three times and were told it was "coming out," but it never did. We eventually asked a busser, who immediately brought it over. Water glasses were left empty throughout the meal, and no water bottle was left at the table. Our server seemed disengaged. Everyone can have an off day, which is understandable, but at a high-end restaurant there is still an expectation of professionalism and attentiveness. We ordered real wasabi with no horseradish and were instead brought horseradish-mixed wasabi, which you are charged for. We also ordered a hamachi collar that was inedible -- extremely fishy and clearly not fresh. It was sent back and not comped. Our salmon nigiri never came out at all. There is also an automatic 20% service charge added to the bill. Given the service and multiple mistakes, it was frustrating to have no discretion, and it became clear why there was little urgency or accountability. The only positive was that the nigiri itself was very good. I've had great experiences here before, which makes this visit especially disappointing. It's clear things have gone downhill, and with so many better sushi options in Denver, I won't be returning unless there are serious changes in management and service. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
This place is absolutely fantastic. We came here because it was one of the restaurants our CSR card would give us a credit on. The service was adorable. I wish I remembered her name, but she was an absolute doll. Ambiance was nice and I loved that we got a corner table by the window. It really made our special night even more special. Now to the food. We are regulars at Sushi Den, so we know what we like. We tried to order fish we normally order at Sushi Den so that we could do a side by side comparison. But there are selections here that are not at Sushi Den, but wish were. Like the Wagyu tartare... out of this world so good. I would order this again and I also want to try the King Salmon Tartare. We thought about doing an omakase but decided not to... but next time I would. We got the Otoro which was fantastic and I would definitely order again. The Negitoro was good but nothing special, would pass on it. We also got the dry aged toro and while it was good, we thought the Otoro was better. We did order the wasabi flight and the pickled wasabi is so good I wish we could order a tub of just that. We also tried the King Salmon Toro which was great and the japanese Uni. My husband loved the Japanese Uni, but it was not my favorite. We tried the miso soup and the kare kare, which was dry. All in all, this place is worth going to. We did spend about $350 all in with tip so I am glad we had the $150 credit from our CSR card. For me, I will return to Sushi Den much more frequently because it is not only closer to me, but also less expensive. We plan to come here once a quarter. Highly recommend checking out. read more
10 months ago
Food is good although fish pieces are small. Service is good. That makes for 2 stars. This is a high-standing restaurant with corresponding prices. Nothing wrong here until their check automatically adds 20% to your bill and claims it is to better pay their employees and is not a tip or gratuity. I find this practice unethical as the restaurant should just add 20% to every item on their menu and be more fairly competitive with other sushi places. Not a place I will visit again for those reaso read more
This place was aaaaaamazing! I havent really been impressed with sushi in denver, but this place definitely impressed me. To start off, their service was fantastic. I made a reservation for the wrong date, showed up, and they were able to get us seated at 9:15 even though the kitchen closes at 9:30. They then moved us to the lounge area for the midnight snacks and DJ. It was beyond fantastic service thanks to Wes, the geneneral manager. He told us not to rush and told us the kitchen knew we were there so we can take our time to order. Our server was also very good vibes, fun, and checked up on us a lot. The food was really good, definitely pricey, but I think worth the money because of superv service as well. The decor was super cute. The drinks were all good. Very light and refreshing flavors, the Hanna was my favorite drink. read more
Okayyyyy wow. The vibes here were immaculate, the drinks spectacular and the SUSHHH phenomenal. This may be my new favorite sushi spot in Denver. Our server was so sweet and gave amazing drink and menu recommendations. Some of my favorites that need a shoutout: the toro tartare...one of the best starters I've had. It was so fresh and the flavor was amazing. The salmon tartare roll is now Derek's favorite sushi roll he's ever had. The snap pea drink was so good we ordered FOUR. I've already texted my friends and we will be coming back! read more
I am obsessed! My fiancée and I came as a special date night treat, and we were so impressed with our experience here. We were able to make a reservation the day before to sit at the sushi bar (all tables were booked!), but we really enjoyed it because we could see some of the sushi chefs making the dishes. One of the first things we noticed was how happy everyone who worked there seemed. They were all joking with each other and seemed like genuinely happy people! Someone who appeared to be the manager also made sure to stop by every table to chat and help pour drinks and clean plates. Having a great working environment for the staff really makes a difference on customers' experiences! We started off with a bottle of sake and their wagyu tartare with Japanese milk toast. It was such a wonderful blend of flavor and texture between the crunchy toast and tartare. The milk toast sometimes overpowered the tartare taste, so I would recommend trying some of the Wagyu tartare by itself to really appreciate its incredible flavor. We then ordered two rolls - the yellowtail and the salmon tartare roll. That salmon tartare roll was IT for me. I felt like that first bite took me into a different world. The avocado added a subtle creaminess that really brought out the taste of the salmon, and the masago and cilantro pieces were perfect additions. Even though we were already full, we knew we had to order dessert after hearing that they had an in-house pastry chef. We ordered the Amazake and devoured every piece up. The blend between the creamy rice ice cream and pistachio purée, the light crunch of the aerated white chocolate matcha, and the moist pandan sponge cake was absolute perfection. I've never had a dessert like this before, and I'm so glad that we decided to try it. I've already told so many friends and family about this delicious restaurant and will be bringing visiting guests here in the future! read more
Kumoya is a beautiful restaurant in the Lower Highlands (LoHi) area. My first impression was "anyone with a date to impress and wants sushi should bring them here". The ambiance is stunning. I really wish I checked out their cocktail lounge in the back. It sounds like a great place to take your date or few friends to have some sushi, drinks, and a good time. The food was delicious although definitely on the expensive side. If you are hungry and want a filling meal with a drink, expect to pay $100+ per person. I would highly recommend the salmon tartare roll. I'm usually not a fan of rolls especially at nicer sushi restaurants, but that one is fantastic. Service was excellent as well. We never had to wait on water, ordering anything, etc. There is not much else to say here. I normally have a thing against mandatory 20% tipping on bills, but when the service is this good, it just makes sense. Overall, I would recommend Kumoya to anyone looking for great sushi at a beautiful place and price is not too much of a barrier. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
The skinny: Sushi & cocktails were absolutely delicious. Phenomenal experience - just be prepared for a hefty price tag. The overview: We came here for a joint birthday celebration and decided to go for the omakase. They had a few options where you could tell them what kind of food you liked (we opted for mostly raw & called out that we for sure wanted some uni and hotate) & what your per person price point was. This was a great experience since we got to try a whole lot of dishes we might not have typically ordered while still getting some of our favorites. They were super knowledgable and easy to work with. The food: Standout nigiri: Basically all the nigiri we had was amazingly fresh - with unique touches that really brought the flavor of the fish out. Favorites were definitely uni (some of the best we've had in den), king salmon toro (melt in your mouth). Cooked dishes: Egg plant (a surprise favorite - melty savory goodness), tempura mushrooms (in a delicious sauce you wanted to lick afterwards). The hamachi was good but nothing that blew me away (wasn't as fatty as I would have liked and a little dry at parts) Drinks: Every single cocktail we had was delicious and way too easy to drink. Loved the Hana & Endo Cost/Value: $$$$ This place is what you would expect of an upscale sushi restaurant - so get ready to throw down some money. But all amazing quality food. If they still are working with inKind - you can pay through that app and get a % back in credit (and they are doing a deal on their website where you get $50 off $150). It was such a good deal we thought it was fake at first. I will say compared to Uchi, the quality was pretty comparable, but that Uchi normally sends a few free items your way. We were a little surprised we didn't get anything (even a small item like a chocolate covered strawberry) free given that we were there celebrating 3 birthdays. Something I normally expect from higher end places. Would I come back: 100%. Adding this to my list of super fresh sushi spots and fun date nights. Plus the discount via the inKind app does make a difference. read more
The food and staff get 4 stars! The price well...be ready to walk out with a $200 or more bill. The sushi was delicious and the freshest we have had while living in Denver. Dare I say it compares with one of my favorite sushi's restaurants in Chicago from a quality perspective. The ambience is nice for a date night if you sit in the back area. If you want a more casual or maybe a business dinner I would suggest getting a table up front. The staff is definitely on top of things... our waitress check in on us multiple times as well as a manager. The location is a prime spot in the Highlands area. Due to the prices we needed up grabbing a drink after at another restaurant close by. Again, the food is amazing and the staff is attentive but it was a bit too expensive for what you get. read more
3 months ago
This sushi restaurant blew me away. The restaurant is small yet cozy, sophisticated, and elegant. My friend and I sat at the sushi bar, and it was like watching an artist take a beautiful picture. The amount of care and attention to detail the chefs put into the entrées and the preparation is stunning. My friend and I got the Chef Select 18-piece sashimi, hands-down the sushi I have had in Denver. Everything was so fresh. We also got the spicy tuna roll, which was fantastic. To drink, we tried the agave and the coffee. Both drinks were terrific. I got the coffee, but I get the agave next time. It is their take on a margarita. Overall, this is one of my best dining experiences, and I will return. read more
3 years ago
Kumoya brings a beautiful, upscale sushi destination to Denver -- on par with the famous Matsuhisa, but with much better service. The only reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars, is that I doubt I'll be able to afford to come here very often. Having spent about $500 per couple here -- I will probably continue being a regular at Uchi for now. The space is beautiful (with two very different kinds of rooms). One side is brighter and more casual. The other side is dimmer and more romantic -- and I think they have late-night DJs there, too, which seems pretty cool. The food is delicious -- although our favorite bite was probably the broiled eggplant -- which is ironic for a sushi place. The sushi was fresh and delicious, but more on the traditional side -- so not necessarily MORE memorable than other upscale sushi spots we've been to. The 18-piece sashimi chef's selection was $125, the 4-piece dry-aged toro $72, and the wasabi sampler $17 -- so make what you will of that... read more
We don't like to be the last minute late night customers but as tourists in the area we had no choice but to. So glad we did! Last customers on a Sunday night. The bar side was open and to our surprise we were greeted with open arms. Our server Kayden was super nice and quick to recommend the bar menu. This is a perfect date night vibe. The atmosphere and ambiance is elegant, romantic and fun. Great for dinner party's as well. Kudos to the chef Corey Baker (wish we got to meet him) the food is on par with author Japanese food. As soon as we tasted the curry it immediately brought us back to our time spent in Japan. The wagyu reminded us of Osaka nights. The curry was just as tasty as the Tokyo version we had. Truly amazing flavor profiles. I hope we get to come back and try the full menu on the restaurant side. We are truly grateful they are open late Sunday nights. read more
A tradition my friend group has is to get sushi whenever someone is in the town and we made it a priority to try somewhere new versus visiting our usual haunts. Kumoya has been on the list and we were excited. One of our party was on crutches and the entire staff was very helpful with navigating the restaurant floor. The day we went was the day after they had changed their menu and the manager personally touched base with us. What struck me was the many omakase options compared to the traditional sense of an omakase where the chef picked it for you. I got the 12 nigiri piece omakase. I was surprised that all 12 pieces came out at once, which didn't help me pace me eating the nigiri as I have no self control. For the appetizers, we ordered the karaage, pickled vegetables, and roasted eggplant. The karaage was not the usual double fried and had a lighter fry coating. The pickled vegetables included carrots, cucumber, and beets, which were nice to cleanse the palette. The standout was the roasted eggplant with the crunchy bits on top. I will say that the only downside of the roasted eggplant was that it was very hard to eat, with the small wooden spoons they gave us and using it to scoop out the roasted eggplant flesh. In terms of the sushi, the fish itself was great. The reason I am only rating 3 of 5 was the sushi rice. It was too al dente and wasn't seasoned as heavily as other sushi rice I had - there wasn't the chewiness and bounce I usually associated with sushi rice. One specific dish I want to give a shout out to that I have never seen is their wasabi sampler, which included real wasabi from the wasabi root (hard to find, very expensive) and pickled/fermented wasabi root. I really loved the pickled/fermented wasabi root condiment, which was great to add to the nigiri. Lastly, their non-alcoholic drinks were phenomenal. Overall, the sushi from Kumoya was okay and the apps/drinks stood out to me more than the fish preparations. read more
1 year ago
I had been looking forward to this dinner for a few weeks and it lived up to all its expectations. From the ambiance to the decorations to the service. We were greeted by our amazing server who I forgot her name and she asked if we were celebrating anything special. It was my girlfriends birthday so she gave us 2 free glasses of champagne. She was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu items and knew exactly what to recommend us. The food was out of this WORLD ! We got the salmon tartare (shake roll) due to all the recommendations on yelp and it was DIVINE. If you get the chance to visit do so! The owner came up to us at one point to check in! Overall a 1000/10 experience! read more
6 months ago
Food: Everything we got was truly phenomenal. Cooked to perfection. And made with love (1) Hotate. One smaller scallop, seared, in a yummy sauce. Delicious but overpriced for what it was in my opinion $16 (2) Nasu Misoyaki (Miso Eggplant). So delicious. Had a fun texture on the top that made it stand out. (3) Agedashi Tofu. Very good and what I expected which is not a bad thing at all. Could have used a pinch more flavor in my opinion, but still would get again (4) Kinoko (mushrooms). Too die for. So damn good. Delicious sauce and marinated. (5) Bluefin ortoro nigiri. Melt in your mouth. Cheaper price than I've been elsewhere which is surprising because everything else was more expensive. (6) lots of sake and all was yummy! (7) other random nigiri and all was super fresh! The most surprising to me was the young yellowtail. Super good. Service: Wonderful! Zero complaints. Ambience: Really cute. Great lighting. Beautiful decor. Honestly everything was perfect. The only complaint I have is that it was just as fresh as Uchi but about 30% more in pricing (did the math) for the same fullness (or maybe a little less). Once I realized this, it made it hard want to come back over Uchi but anyone that wants to go there, I'm 100% in! read more
We had a great time at this place. The sushi was delicious. Service was good too. The restaurant was huge! I was very surprised about how big the space was. It had two bars! The decor was fun and each room was very different. Very dark but we were able to change the lighting at our table just by touching the lamp. The small font menu was still hard to read but that's what iPhone flashlights and reading glasses are for, right? read more
1 year ago
There is a reason the dessert menu is on the front page. There is not a single wrong decision on the menu of 6 unique, scratch made desserts. They will all take you on a journey beyond your imagination. Texture, flavor, and plating all perfect. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
We had an amazing walk-in dinner and drinks here before hitting the town. My family was here visiting and I feel that this stop was by far their favorite! Tao and James at the bar were warm, helpful, and very attentive! I will definitely be back! read more
Rated at 4.5 stars rounding up to a 5. Kumoya is a modern addition to the highland area. The restaurant has a captivating ambiance and interior design that is very unique. The space is divided into a couple of rooms that are very distinct with their own character but still maintain a cohesive overall feel. We started with the aloe and brine cocktails which were creative renditions of a spicy margarita and a martini. I loved the aloe (margarita) drink. It had fresh ingredients and I ended up ordering a second. My boyfriend found the martini too sweet for his taste. I actually did enjoy the subtle sweetness in it but it did depart from the dryness in a typical martini. For food, we tried the house pickles and the eggplant from the main menu, both of which were very delicious. The eggplant was super unique and I've never had anything quite like it. It had small crunchy pearls on it, not sure what they were but it was such a fun texture with the soft eggplant. We also ordered a ton of nigiri. All the fish was super fresh but perhaps slightly lacking in flavor. The addition of the wasabi flight was a gamechanger, I would recommend adding that if you like wasabi. I found the prices to be slightly higher compared to my other favorite sushi spots in the city, so that's my only reason for 4.5 instead of 5. The service was commendable, with our server consistently checking on us, and attentive staff filling waters and clearing empty plates. Overall, it was a really good experience and I definitely will return, especially to check out the nightlife scene! My read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
I had a really lovely dinner with friends here Friday night. Although I live close by, I hadn't been in since it was Tony P's and they have made some really incredible renovations. I loved the decor and the bar- also the fact that they somehow got the pizza/bar smell out- lol. The service was friendly and our order came out accurately, but it wasn't speedy. Honestly that was okay- it was about luxuriating and enjoying the experience, not shoveling the meal in and getting out so they could re-seat the table. The cocktails were all yummy- I had 2 of the ones with the yuzo, a fantastic recommendation from our server. We started with the tuna tartare and the tofu. Both were delicious- the broth on the tofu was rich and full of flavor and we all enjoyed the tuna. We shared the salmon tartare, yellowtail rolls and scallop rolls as well and the eel. Everyone's favorite was the scallop, hands down. I was particularly surprised by this because I don't ordinarily care for scallops, but these were outstanding. Everything was quite tasty though, and I look forward to my next visit! read more
Huge kudos to @kumoya_denver for an amazing restaurant opening this week. This may be my new favorite sushi spot in Denver! Highly recommend the Umami cocktail and Salmon sashimi . This whole menu is fantastic, and it was hard to choose because I wanted it all. The staff were incredible-- helpful, kind, and generous. They made great food recommendations, and they were accommodating when we asked about nigiri that wasn't on the menu. Fun jazz music played all night, and the seating was gorgeous. The design and aesthetic alone make me want to hang out longer and see all the details in the restaurant decor. Drinks: UMAMI (whisky; mushroom rum, shoyu, demerara, black garlic, sesame) read more
1 year ago
Interesting take on Japanese cusine & sushi with some western twists. Adding brown butter to things was quite delicious. On that note, I really enjoyed the chawanmushi, plus the beet gave it a nice color. Fantastic combination of flavors, textures, and presentation. Another favorite was the toro hand roll. The other sushi items I ordered were good but not great, not quite worth the high price but interesting to try. I thought I had ordered the salmon toro but got the regular salmon instead which was just okay. I also tried the fried kinoko appetizer, which was very beautiful and an interesting combination of flavors, but a felt a bit heavy. Very classy atmosphere, would be great for a date night. Service was excellent other than the mis-heard nigiri order. I'd like to come back and try the happy hour or late night bar menu, but for the dinner menu prices there are places where you can get better quality fish for that amount of spending. They do have some very interesting and unique dishes that are worth a try though, if you're into Japanese fusion. I overheard that the eggplant and waygu tartar are popular, and would like to try those in the future. read more
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