Restaurant was cute and clean, food was delicious! All of the employees were so kind, and even stopped to chat with us to make recommendations and talk about their homemade ingredients. Very fairly priced as well. We really enjoyed our dinner and pistachio cake! read more

Sadly, not the Sakana I remember Sakana used to be such a wonderful restaurant. I've been coming here for 10 years and it was my go-to Japanese spot. Over the last year and a half, I've noticed the food quality really decline. I hadn't been back in almost a year, but my sons convinced me to give it another try tonight. Unfortunately, we were all disappointed. The karaage chicken was hard as a rock and overcooked. The katsudon was also way overcooked and lacked flavor. The only thing that was okay was the shrimp shumai. Service was rough too. Our table wasn't pre-bussed, and we felt pretty ignored. When the waitress did ask how it was and I told her she then just wanted to argue with me about the chicken being well done and not even edible and I even showed her I couldn't even eat it. Wasn't even chewable. It was so cooked. It's just so sad to see how far this place has fallen. I really hope they can turn it around because having a good Japanese restaurant nearby meant a lot to us. read more

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This place is good for happy hour food mon-fri 4:30-6pm. Happy hour includes a little bit of everything! Saki, beer, sushi, hand rolls, appetizers. It's cute inside with friendly service. It's a little non-fussy when it comes to specialty rolls options, but they are presented nicely. read more

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It had been a while since I had been here and can I say. . . I don't know why?! Well they're a little far from where I live but def. worth the drive. Walked in and saw as greeted and sat down quickly. Pretty full on a Thursday evening. Server was kind and quick. Karage Spicy miso ramen Sushi rolls that I can't remember the name of? All 10/10 Though I do wish we had more spicy ramen options as I don't prefer miso. Nonetheless all great. Can't wait to grab some sushi again! For ambiance I will say I enjoy th lighting and music. And would enjoy this place as a solo date as well. So relaxing. read more

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My sister has talked to me a few times about Sakana and always spoke so highly of their food. I used to drive by this place on my way home from work nearly every day and thought each time that I needed to stop by to try it. My first visit happened only recently, and now I wish I would have made the effort to stop in all those times I drove by lol. Sakana is in a small-ish strip mall type area and readily visible from the street. There is a fair amount of parking, as the lot is shared by several businesses, so I didn't have any problems grabbing a spot. For reference, I came in on a Friday night (though it was the day after Thanksgiving) around 6:30. The entrance and dining room have such a welcoming feel and the decorations are super nice; my sister said they must have remodeled recently, and it looked great! We were sat right away and all the staff we interacted with were unbelievably friendly. We started with an order of tofu, and all three of us ended up with different kinds of ramen for dinner. The presentation of everything was great, the broth was delicious, and everything tasted so rich and fresh. Their menu is fairly extensive and has a lot of variety so there are options for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and am looking forward to my next visit(s) and all the different things I am planning to try! read more

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So good!! We ordered the Sakana Roll, Special K Roll, Roll Combo, and Unakyu Roll everything was delicious' The fish tasted super fresh and the Roll Combo came with miso soup that was warm and just right. The staff were really nice, and the place is super cute and nicely decorated! read more

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Omg! I'm updating my review. I revisited Sakana a few weeks ago and what a difference the renovation made. Very comfortable seating and I enjoyed the sushi. Kudos to Sakana! read more

Full disclosure: I am not a huge sushi fan but this place was delicious and super friendly and helpful. We had GF concerns and anti mayo preferences and our very sweet server took that all in stride and made sure everything was right. i won't remember the names of all the different appetizers but there was a shrimp dumpling and some tofu in a miso broth - both really good, flavor and texture wise. One of us had the hamachi, and a maguro and they were succulent, silky and melt in your mouth fresh and delicious. The special roll was a lobster roll with a butter sauce, probably the best sushi roll i've ever had! We also tried the spicy tuna roll, and a roll that had seared white fish, spicy tuna and jalapeño. All of them were really tasty and fresh. They also have ramen, we tried the curry ramen with crispy chicken and a tan tan vegan ramen - i thought that one could have used a little more spice, but is was still very warm and satisfying. We will be back. read more

Being in the center of the states, sushi can be pretty meh. However, Sakana was quite delicious. It was quite busy when we got there but found seating quickly. The sushi tasted fresh and it was delicious. The unagi and fatty tuna were tasty. The fried chicken was nicely crisped so it's quite crunchy with each bite. The takoyaki was super flavorful and you can taste a nice blend of the sauce with the batter and the octopus. Just delicious little bite. The ramen was pretty good. It wasn't a standout. My bf recommends the curry ramen next time so if you're looking for a recommendation, I would try that. It's quite spacious and nicely decorated. Staff is friendly. Food comes out quick. Can't complain much. read more

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Service is always good. Food is IMMACULATE, fresh good sized sushi portions for a good price. Ambience is nice, I always enjoy the music they have playing. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area wanting some good quality sushi. read more

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After a long hard week of moving into our new place, we stopped at Sakana. First things first, do not let the exterior fool you - the interior has such a cute, neutral, clean and foresty vibe. It is warm and inviting and even the music that is playing is pleasant. On a Thursday evening we were sat almost immediately and our serve was at the table within minutes taking our food order. Our server was Jared and he was absolutely delightful! He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, anticipated our asks and for the one small mistake that did happen (our daughter's tuna roll had wasabi on it - it comes that way and we didn't know) he was very quick to have it adjusted and so kind. Now onto the food: We ordered: - Pork Gyoza 5/5 - Spicy Miso Ramen 3.5/5 - Spicy Tuna Rolls 3/5 - Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll 4/5 - Tuna Roll 5/5 The Pork Gyoza is just as everyone says, amazingly delicious and cooked to perfection. It had the perfect balance of flavor. The broth of the Spicy Miso Ramen was delicious, we have been searching for a good spicy ramen, and while the broth on this one met our expectations, the other additions (egg and bok choy, pork and noodles) did not retain the flavor well. The spicy tuna was not spicy at all, I almost thought to ask if we had accidentally received the regular tuna. However, it was extremely fresh and still had good flavor. The crunchy spicy tuna had a bit more flavor, not so much spice, but flavorful in its additions. Lastly - the tuna roll, again very fresh, but it served with wasabi if you do not ask for it off - not my cup of tea, but could be excellent for the target audience. For all of this we spent less than $100 including drinks. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would come back for the service alone. read more

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I've been to this place twice now and had really good experiences! I've never had the sushi here, but I love going to this spot for Japanese comfort food. Entrées are $11-$17, so it's a great place to have a nice dinner without breaking the bank. I would recommend coming early since the restaurant is small and tends to fill up quickly. The appetizers are great, most notable are chicken karage, takoyaki, and gyoza. I absolutely love the Ramen here! The broth is flavorful and noodles are never overcooked. You can tell they put a lot of love into their Ramen! The curry beef bowl is rich in flavor and so hearty. To make it more filling, I'd recommend adding a cutlet because it's mostly curry sauce over rice. They offer competitive pricing for drinks as well. You can get sake for $4-$7 and large Japanese beer for $7. They have wine, but I don't believe they serve cocktails here. Overall, a lovely tucked-away spot where food is made with a lot of love! read more

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We went there for a birthday dinner. 14 people. Who they said they could accommodate. They gave us a new non experienced waiter. We had to ask for water. We did not get the sushi we ordered and he forgot 2 of our orders. I'm not sure if we paid for all the sushi or not. My husband was so upset he didn't even look at the bill. Definitely not a restaurant for larger parties. read more

great sushi, awesome staff. packaged up our sushi and noticed I ate all the ginger and added more to our to go box read more

Great service here staff is super friendly and the food was great. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Delicious food at a super affordable price! It's a small space so there might be a wait for a table but it is well worth it. All of the staff were absolutely wonderful and the food came out quickly. The sushi was fresh and simple, which is the way good sushi should be. Don't sleep on visiting Sakana if you're in the Denver area! read more

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The sushi roll, nigiri , and ramen all great tasting. Prices and service is great too read more

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What a find! Came here last night based on Yelp! reviews. This is a true hidden gem and so glad I found it. Inside very quaint, clean and well lit. Staff here is awesome and for sure 5 star! Super friendly , knowledgeable and really made this a 5 star experience. For food I started off with the karaage chicken and while a little different than what I am used to but regardless it was delicious. I had the spicy miso ramen with added chayu, seasoned pork and added egg. Normally most ramen comes with an egg but this is a little $$$ either way this was so delicious! Can't even explain how fresh and amazing is was. What a great experience on a hidden gem located in a non obscure strip mall in the corner but it was worth every bite. Will for sure be back! read more

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I really don't know what happened to this place but last night was a disaster. We were there for my wife's birthday celebration. No accolades for her birthday, not even a happy birthday (from my recollection). I ordered the katsu don and this restaurant had previously happily kept the Katsu out of the don to make sure the katsu remained crispy until serving it. The waitress told me there was no way they would do it but then caved in and allowed it. Once I got it, it looked right except no sauce was put on it. I asked for everything the same just to keep the pork cutlet crispy only add it last. So I asked for sauce and the waitress brought some but it was so little it barely came anywhere close to what it should have been. I don't get why she fought so hard to say no and decidedly screwed it up on purpose. I had a few bites, the egg by itself had a strong vinegary taste the rice was on the dry side (probably a lot because they decided not to put the sauce it normally gets) and the pork cutlet tasted like old cardboard (I don't really know what old cardboard tastes like) but I can imagine it was close. I was not happy at all about that. I figured I would not finish it and the whole table ordered enough sushi I would have something to eat anyways. Now to the sushi, some of it tasted fine but for sure there was some we ordered with caviar on it and those tasted overly fishy like they were rotten. We also ordered an appetizer and the waitress only brought it after our main course was served, no apologies for bringing it late. It was also cold when it came and she claimed they were making it (grilling it) as we asked where it was. The waitress only came back when we called her over, she was rude as hell and it was clear she didn't like doing her job. We are all very polite people so it was all her. My wife felt sick to her stomach as did I and I think my parents who were picking up the tab for the diner didn't feel good either. Horrible experience, I know I will never come back to that place. The waitress was beyond rude to us for no good reason. They didn't take my meal off the bill as they should have, it was as about as horrible as you could make it. I did ask if the place had changed owners or management and she looked visibly upset that I asked and did not answer back. I also noticed that the restaurant no longer had any Japanese customers and the other customers were few. I also noticed that there was not a single waitress, waiter, sushi chef or otherwise there that looked familiar. I think someone bought the place and is now running it into the ground. Sad because it was once a great place. read more

We came here for lunch on a Sunday and we were able to get a table right away. We got the dragon roll California roll and a specialty roll plus Unagi Nigri. Everything was tasty. The service was really good. Prices were OK and restaurant had nice decor. Good sushi if you're nearby but nothing to travel for. read more

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Got some sushi to go from here, and we really enjoyed it. Will def be coming back in the future. The inside looked full but they did have some open seats at the countertop. I'm not sure if they usually let people dine in there or just waiting for to go orders. Haven't tried ramen but it appears to be popular there. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. Quiet, beautiful environment with polite servers. Delicious food. Will be back. Price was shockingly low!!!

Went here for my birthday There was a little bit of a wait but nothing crazy. It actually went a lot quicker than I thought. The decor and quality of the sushi is what really brings this place together. It's very minimalistic, plant oriented, clean and modern. I absolutely loved the vibes. We got spicy miso ramen, a roll that had eel on the top and a vegetarian roll. We also got green tea mochi ice cream for dessert. 4/5 stars because the service was pretty meh. I was excited to be there on my birthday but the server kept rolling her eyes every-time she walked to our table. Kinda ruined the vibe a bit. I'm not sure if she just assumed we wouldn't tip or what. Speaking as a past server, never assume someone may not have the means for a nice tip. I'll need to try again to see how the service is. read more

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Sakana is a pretty popping spot! We arrived at 4:45pm to a full restaurant. This surprised us because it only opened at 4:30pm. With that kind of first impression, we were expecting some pretty phenomenal food! We started the meal off with Geso-age. As described by the menu, these are crispy, deep-fried marinated squid legs with spicy mayo. They were GREAT! I remember telling my husband, "Wow, I'm impressed. These have just the right amount batter, crunch and are not oil. Win!" Unfortunately, this is was where the biggest win of the night came. For our main course, we split the Special K Roll, Sakana Roll, Negihama (Yellowtail + Scallion) and Kani (Snow Crab). In terms of taste, I'd rate as follows... Special K Roll: 3.5 -- It surprisingly didn't have much flavor. It was also not wrapped tight enough and fell apart when trying to pick it up with chopsticks. Sakana Roll: 3.6 -- It surprisingly didn't have much flavor but was better than the Special K Roll. Negihama: 4.5 -- Surprisingly, great flavor! I figured with it having the least amount of ingredients that it'd be less tasty than the rolls, but I was wrong. It had twice as much flavor as the bigger and more expensive rolls. I'd order this again and again. Kani: 1.5 -- Oh, this bite of sashimi was extremely salty and watery. Typically, Kani is our favorite at sushi spots, however, this did not taste fresh at all. So why do I still give it 4 stars if the food experience was not the best? My four stars is for the well-roundedness of the establish, for my understanding that I may have not ordered the dishes they are known for, and for the fact that we can all have a bad night. The food may have been off but the kindest of the staff and atmosphere they created was ON. That counts for an extra star in my book! read more

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This Japanese restaurant was great. The price is quite reasonable and tasted quite good. Take this rating with a grain of salt as I did not order any ramen. My friends ordered the curry ramen and the spicy miso ramen and they let me try both of them out. The spicy miso ramen's broth's depth was just right for my taste palette and the noodle was firm and bouncy which is what you're looking for. The curry's flavor was mild for my taste, but still good nonetheless. I ordered the small sushi platter with my friends for $88. It came with four pieces of salmon, yellowfish, tuna, and shrimp nigiri. All of the cuts on the sushi were fatty and tasted great. The wasabi also had the kick that it should have. The service and wait time is what you should expect for a restaurant, but they do say "Welcome" in Japanese if that piques your interest. The interior design is pretty minimal, nothing mich to say. read more

If you're in Westminster and craving some great sushi, Sakana's definitely worth checking out. I've been here four times, and it's always a solid experience. The takoyaki is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside--so tasty and always hits the spot. The fatty tuna and tuna sashimi are super fresh, and if they've got fatty tuna and uni on the menu (they're a specialty), don't pass them up. The tonkotsu ramen with butter and nikumiso (marinated ground pork) is perfect for cold days here in Colorado--it's rich, comforting, and always leaves me feeling full but relaxed. The butter and nikumiso are add-ons, but I highly recommend adding them--they really elevate the flavor. The crunchy spicy tuna roll is another one I always go for--delicious every time, though it could use a bit more spice. Despite that, it doesn't take away from being a really good menu item, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting. The gyoza are tasty as well, with a good balance of flavor. To cap off your meal, the sake jelly shot mix berry is a great choice for something sweet--just the right amount of sweetness to finish things off without being too much. Everything I've had comes out fresh, fast, and you can tell they're using quality ingredients. Sakana's vibe is perfect for anything from a casual hangout with friends to a laid-back date night. The staff is always welcoming, and you feel like they really want you to enjoy your time there. For what you get, the prices are reasonable--it's definitely worth it. If you're planning to go, try to get there early--it can get busy, but it's always worth the wait. I've brought a few friends here, and they've loved it every time. It's a spot you'll want to come back to. read more

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Definitely what I would consider a hole in the wall. This place is touched in a small business strip that seems unlikely to have such a great restaurant! The space is super cute and feels very cool. The style is minimalistic! I was so pleasantly surprised by the food. Everything we ordered was so great and I legitimately compared this place to some of the bigger names sushi spots. The staff was friendly and attentive. Nothing to complain about and would certainly go back. read more

Sakana has been my go to Ramen and sushi joint. The owners are super awesome servers are very nice. If you've not tried their food, you must go. Ramen is always amazing. The Noodles are always fresh in the perfect chew. If you're a fan of Curry, try the curry Ramen best in town no questions asked. My girlfriend love the sushi specifically the Unagi and fatty tuna. Also, if you're going get the Takayuki. read more

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As new to the Arvada community, Sakana was recommended to us and did not fail. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was awesome and great presentation. A new casual date night restaurant do us that offers plenty of options. read more

We used to go here all the time but I feel like the quality has gone down and the prices have gone up,

A hidden gem! We ordered their sashimi platter and the quality of the fish was impressive. They easily could fit more tables in the dining room but opted to keep more room for their guests, which I appreciate!!! We spent around $100 and definitely would have spent $200 had we gone somewhere else. read more

The service was excellent - all staff was beyond nice and attentive. The special we ordered (New Style Sashimi) was very tasty, and so was their Agedashi Tofu and Green Mussles. The main rolls were ordered were just fine. They were pretty big, but our kids enjoyed them. Overall - it was totally fine for the price. We will be back because the management and the staff were ultra nice, and that matters when you dine with children! read more

One of the best sushi spots that I have found in the Westminster area! Good variety of yummy food!

I loveee Sakana. This must try Japanese restaurant is the perfect spot for a quick date night. It's tucked away next to Dae Gee korean BBQ on Sheridan in Westminster. When we walked into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the entire wait staff and sushi chefs. The restaurant just felt very clean and well run, which was reassuring during this pandemic. All tables were more than 6 feet apart separated with some nicely placed indoor plants. The menu is simple yet offers all the common dishes you would want. We opted for a spicy miso ramen, Japanese beef curry, and a sashimi sampler. We were totally blown away with the quality of our dishes. Each piece of salmon and tuna tasted fresh and fatty. The beef curry was incredibly well seasoned and worked well with the white rice. The ramen was absolutely out of this world. This was such an amazing meal. I highly recommend Sakana! Come check them out! read more

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Excellent prompt service Plenty of parking Fresh fish-chirasi had a nice variety of fish and sushi rice was perfectly seasoned. Fried squid: well seasoned, crispy, not greasy Katsudon: tons of flavor with pickled eggplant Spicy miso ramen- good amount of spice. Noodles were chewy Shoyu ramen- broth lacked flavor Yellowtail scallion roll- fresh and delicious. 6 small pieces per order Unagi cucumber roll- also very good Overall an excellent choice in Westminster! read more

What a fantastic hidden gem we stumbled upon! Fresh sushi, cute atmosphere and awesome service! Highly recommend this place, we will be back. The tuna nigiri and rainbow roll were out of this world. read more

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Nicest staff, best & freshest tasting sushi we have found in the Denver area. Never had a bad bite! Our go to spot read more

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Came here after a few recommendations from friends. Such a cute little place! I love the simplicity decor. The menu is a lot smaller than other places I've been to. And It is a bit pricier than most places. The sushi didn't impressed me much, not enough for me to say, "wow! I want to come back here." Therefore, I am giving it 4 stars. read more

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Best sushi we've found in Denver! Great spot and so friendly. It's a go to take out spot in our household.

This place was super busy when we went, but the sushi was great and pretty affordable for what we got. I will definitely go back to try different options! read more

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