To celebrate our anniversary, we decided to come to Temaki Den and it did not disappoint (the hype…read moremakes a lot of sense). We thought we made a mistake choosing sushi bar instead of a table because we'll have back issues. Surprisingly, the chairs had a mini back so you could lean back occasionally. And we think our experience was better because the sushi chefs would explain the origin of the fish and all the ingredients they used into each roll and order. We also got a complimentary piece for sitting at the sushi bar which was a light fried yellow tail which was so good. Service is amazing. They're attentive and check in on you often. It does take some time to get your rolls but give its time to digest. From watching the sushi chefs at the bar, they're very precise in how they make each roll. Every roll has similar proportions from the slight wasabi they use to the amount of rice and fish. Everything that we had was amazing. The hamachi and salmon sashimi felt like butter. It just melts in your mouth. The aged toro was so delicious. Even the edamame was just so good. The unagi nigiri is some of the best I've had in the state (the nigri was better than the handroll and I think it's because I love unagi so I love the ratio in nigiri form). The Spicy Tuna Oshizushi was a surprising favorite of the night along with the Crème Fresh Salmon Belly. I could've done without the wagyu but it was good. Every order does come with only 1 so order based on the amount of people that are with your party. Some items we were unsure of like the wagyu so we ordered 1 and shared a bite. Overall, I understand the hype and the reservations. But it was worth it and I'm surprised we can get high quality fish in a landlock state. Of the high end sushi restaurants in CO, Temaki Den is probably my fave.

Reservations were booked but I walked in for happy hour right when they opened and they got me in…read more I've been here twice before and I've loved it. This time I got a nigiri flight, which I loved. I'd say some of the best I've had in Denver. I also got the salmon oshizushi, which I really liked as well. It was warm and the jalepeno added a perfect spice. They spaced each course out perfectly so not everything came at once.

9.8 out of ten. I'll be back…read more Service amazing Ambiance well designed Party of 6 and we could hear each other without yelling Food interesting pairings, mostly hits.

Uchi is dangerous for people like me…read more Not because of the raw fish. Because the place understands seduction. I've been eating at Uchi since it opened in Denver and today it still carries that same intoxicating balance of precision, warmth, swagger, and restraint. The room itself glows instead of shouts. Wood slats divide the dining room into little private theaters while the sushi counter hums with focused choreography. Expert hands moving constantly. Rice. Fish. Quiet communication. Tiny acts of discipline repeated hundreds of times a night. I sat down intending to have a civilized happy hour. That plan lasted maybe twelve minutes. The kurodai crudo arrived first. Gooseberry, leche de tigre, candied garlic. Bright, sharp, and alive. This is the kind of starter that wakes up your entire palate and you are reminded that you will absolutely be spending more money than originally intended. Next was the bincho temaki: cool albacore, kimchi, avocado, and a vividly garish orange sauce with some heat to keep the richness from becoming too much. Uchi understands something many restaurants don't: luxuriousness needs balance. Fatty fish without acid, spice, crunch, or brightness is palate exhaustion. And then one after another the deliciousness continued: the oysters were cold and perfect with cucumber, calamansi vinegar, and umeboshi. The day boat scallop nigiri nearly stopped time altogether. Just sweet scallops, rice, citrus, a little finishing salt. Incréable. Or whatever the French word is for "I briefly forgot my own name." And somewhere during martini number one, the staff adopted me. Apparently Uchi keeps notes on guests. Mine, I was told, says I'm "nice and a good eater," which may be the most flattering thing anyone has said to me in months. Suddenly more dishes started appearing. Gifted nigiri. Ikura glowing like little amber jewels (my favorite). A ridiculous and completely delicious carrot toro maki with green chili crunch and enough heat underneath the richness to make the whole thing flirt openly with your mouth. At one point the bartenders literally invented a "walu walu shot" on the fly just because the mood had drifted into improvisational chaos. This was somewhere between oyster shooter, seafood dare, and excellent bad decisions. Meanwhile, the guests next to me started talking to me and the entire energy of the evening shifted into communal sushi-bar joy. Suddenly we were all reacting to dishes, laughing, comparing bites, participating in the same ecosystem of salt, fish, alcohol, and temporary human connection. This is the real thing Uchi sells. Not merely sushi. Attention. Rhythm. Atmosphere. Memory. The feeling of being folded into a beautifully functioning machine dedicated entirely to pleasure. And yes, by the end I was emotional enough to remember being 20 years old eating sushi with an older woman named Alana who wore real fur and introduced me to this whole sensual adult world in the first place. That is what a martini and exceptional nigiri will do to a man. The final bill before tip was somehow only $141, which honestly feels mathematically impossible considering I briefly entered a spiritual relationship with the sushi counter. I tipped $50 because at that point we were basically family. Uchi remains one of the sexiest restaurants in Denver. Not performatively sexy. Not influencer sexy. Actually sexy. Confident. Observant. Generous. Precise. And just dangerous enough to make you order one more thing. Amazing dining experience.

This was a great dinner. I appreciated that there were plenty of vegetarian options (and not just…read morebland cucumber rolls)--having a delicious and large tofu roll, large veggie roll, and fresh avocado roll left me full and happy! The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely with outdoor seating and plenty of space on the table and between each party. So glad we tried this place out!

Been here plenty of times and stopped on in again when some friends of ours suggested sushi! Went…read moreon a Saturday night and surprisingly got seated right away! Our server was friendly and attentive, I remember the staff always being nice. Got the chirashi bowl, sushi dinner, and the crispy tuna bites (which I think is newer addition to the menu). Almost forgot to mention they have amaebi (raw shrimp) on the menu which I'm a SUCKER for, so obviously I had to order. Tuna crispy rice bites were flavorful and yummy not super strong tuna taste which I think is very typical for this dish. The chirashi bowl is a great option when you want a little bit of everything. Although, it's not my favorite sushi spot in Denver. I definitely find myself coming back time after time if I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on sushi but still want some good quality fish.

This is some of the best sushi for the best price that I have found in Denver. It's a neighborhood…read morehotspot and can easily fill up at dinner time on any day of the week. We tried a bunch of different Nigiri's, including the scallop, eel, seared salmon, bluefin toro. and more. They were all so fresh and delicious. I ordered the Shishito peppers as well, so good! Didn't need a little more sauce as they only drizzle it on the top peppers and once you get past that you need more. We also tried two rolls, the crazy tuna, and the Godzilla. Both delicious!! The staff tag teams to get things done, which is helpful in such a busy environment as you feel comfortable, asking any passing server for a refill, sauce, etc. Can't wait to come 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!

I went here before a concert and was really impressed with the quick service and the food! Both of…read moremy items were so good as-is that I didn't even have to add on soy sauce/wasabi/ginger etc. Really impressed with the flavors. I went solo so seating was easy at the chef's bar, but it is definitely a reservation spot. Beautiful decor and vibe. It was my last dinner in Denver and it didn't disappoint!

The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was beautifully decorated. The food was delicious, but…read moreunfortunately the service was well below what you'd expect from this type of establishment. We were a party of eight celebrating my daughter's birthday, and although we let the staff know in advance, it was never acknowledged. Our meals came out over the course of about 15 minutes, making for an awkward dining experience as we waited for everyone to be served before eating. To make matters worse, one person's meal was forgotten entirely. By the time it finally arrived, everyone else had already finished eating and was simply waiting for her. Our waitress was friendly, but the overall flow of service was extremely poor. What should have been a special birthday celebration turned into a very disappointing dining experience

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.

Yaki Ika and yes, I did it. I have been eyeing on stopping by at this restaurant for awhile…read morewanting to try it. It was good and glad I did. Commonly called ikayaki and checked off! You can try to park at the free parking, off the street or on the street. It was Sunday 3 pm and parking was no problem. Ambiance. Very Japanese like feeling with knick knacks every where with banners, akachõchin. Sushi bar takes one side and also a small bar to the back. Drink menu featured several imported Japanese bottled beers on top of the common ones at reasonable price. Ended up getting the house salad, chicken yakitori, spicy tonkatsu ramen and yaki ika. All tasted good, no complaints. Spicy tonkatsu ramen had rich broth, chatsu was grilled and plenty. Repeat

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.

I was the first one here for lunch. Was waited on immediately. I didn't catch the waiters name but…read morehe was very attentive. He recommended the romance roll. It was fresh. It was yummy.

This restaurant is very cute in a little shopping center. Overall I really enjoyed this lunch!…read more The bao buns were beautiful and the bun was so soft. The flavors were good but not quite as stand out as the appearance. It could have used something - the pork was a little too lean and could have used more texture. The eel roll was really good, always one of my favorites. The elite lunch was standard, the salmon sashimi was really fresh and loved the white fish, the rest was just okay for me. The Yaki Udon was excellent. Great selection, reasonable prices. Would definitely come back!