Honey, before I begin this culinary TED Talk, let me explain why this glamazon even sashayed through the door. I kept hearing whispers. Rave reviews. Local legends. So naturally I showed up to investigate with my appetite, my unrealistic and dramatic standards, and the emotional support personality of someone who writes sonnets about raw fish. I'm not here for dinner. I'm here for an experience. Possibly emotional closure. I adore sushi. Which means my expectations, even in a landlocked state, are higher than my credit card balance. The restaurant itself? Oh, she's that mysterious queen tucked into a strip mall like she's avoiding her ex. Tiny. Moody. Dimly lit. The kind of place you almost don't want to review because selfishly, you NEED your favorite table available. Reservations, darling. Don't test fate. This hidden gem has officially been outed. When the sushi arrives, it arrives it not on some precious little plate. On a giant wooden cutting board fit for a king, or queen (wink). Sharing is caring. Unless you touch my last piece. Then all bets are off sweetie. The service? Fabulous. My waiter, (only went by S on the receipt...odd) mastered the ancient art of appearing exactly when needed and vanishing before becoming part of the conversation. Attentive without hovering. Give that man an Emmy. I ordered the Red Dragon Roll:Salmon, yellowtail, and avocado tucked inside...then crowned with tuna, jalapeño, and sriracha. Now let's discuss Miss Thing. The slices were thick. THICK. Like that gorgeous hottie you deny eyeing. Decadent. Chewy. Gorgeous. My only complaint? Girl, my mouth did not sign the consent form. I tried to be elegant. One dainty bite. Then the entire roll exploded like it had unresolved family issues. Halfway through I abandoned etiquette and accepted that looking cute was no longer on today's agenda. The salmon? Baby, If salmon tastes like it has unresolved trauma from three Tuesdays ago, I'm calling the authorities. THIS salmon? Fresh enough to still have opinions. It practically looked at me and said,Girrrrrrll, did you see what that tuna was wearing? That's exactly the level of freshness I want. Now, the rice. Rice is the structural engineering of the sushi. It should faithfully escort my sushi all the way to my mouth before gracefully retiring from public service. Mine only fell apart because those glorious salmon slabs required a jaw unhinge worthy of a python. So today, the rice has been pardoned. Knife work? Every slice looked intentional. Like someone whispered apologies to the blade before making each cut. Were a few pieces larger than others? Maybe. But honestly, the only thing smaller than my patience is my mouth. (Side eye) How do I feel about Wasabi? Please don't flirt with me. Attack me. I want enough wasabi to make me briefly question every life decision that led me into this restaurant. I want polite volcano energy. Like finding a lit firecracker in your sock drawer while someone calmly says, Enjoy! Presentation? Listen...Everyone online wants tiny edible flowers with tragic backstories and microgreens raised by monks. This restaurant said, no. Here's your beautiful sushi. On a massive communal cutting board. Figure it out. Honestly? Kind of iconic. The sauces also deserve applause. Nothing was drowning beneath an avalanche of spicy mayo and eel sauce. Because once every roll tastes like sauce... Congratulations. You've invented sushi-flavored ranch. Creativity is wonderful. Restraint is sexier. How was the cleanliness? EXCUSE ME. This place was immaculate. I'm convinced tiny sushi ninjas silently materialize every few minutes to eliminate fingerprints before they even happen. Not one sticky soy sauce bottle. Not one questionable table. Not one crumb living rent free. Ten out of ten. No notes. And the sushi chefs Calm.Focused. Mysterious. Absolutely looked like they've silently judged forty thousand chopstick techniques and still wake up disappointed in humanity. Next visit I'm ordering the nigiri. If the chef hands it to me with one solemn nod like they're entrusting me with ancient forbidden knowledge, I'm legally obligated to cry. Finally... The bill. Expensive sushi? Perfectly acceptable. This place actually felt refreshingly reasonable. Because my personal rule remains undefeated: If six pieces of salmon cost the same as my monthly car payment... That salmon better know my name, my zodiac sign, and ask how my mother is doing. Final Verdict: Hidden gem? Absolutely. Fantastic fish.Great service. Immaculate restaurant. Generous portions.Zero gimmicks. Just excellent sushi quietly minding its own business. Five fish flips out of five. Now excuse me while I make another reservation before the rest of y'all ruin my favorite table. read more

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We used to have date nights here. Won't be back again. Tonight, they delivered all the courses at the same time, were taking dishes out from under us while we still had chopsticks in the air, made us feel totally rushed, announced the total at the table (imagine that on a first date). Abysmal service. When we spend $175 on dinner for two, we'd like a minute to savor the food and enjoy each other's company. Because they rushed us we were out in about 20 minutes. Not the date dinner we'd hoped and saved for. Plus some of the sashimi tasted like soap/metal/disinfectant. Save your money and go elsewhere, it's not what it used to be. Please train staff on how to let people have a nice dine out experience. read more

This place doesn't seem like much from the outside but it's nicely decorated on the inside and has ample seating. Although the tables are kind of cramped together, so it gets pretty loud if a lot of people are talking. I really liked the lights that looked like mushrooms. The sushi is really good. We got some calamari and miso soup as well. I like the tangy sauce with the calamari. We got a bunch of rolls, eel, fish eggs, salmon, yellowfin nagiri and sashimi. We also got lava cake with ice cream for dessert. Prices weren't bad. Good service and sushi was well made and fresh. Good economical sushi! read more

Sushi Aji - Lava cake with ice cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Always an incredible experience and close for us. Would highly recommend. We do various tools and the yellowtail appetizer- you cannot go wrong! read more

Sushi Aji - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I've been coming to Sushi Aji for as long as i can remember and i love it here! The prices are affordable and service is amazing! Great vibe inside! read more

Sushi Aji - Crispy Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Love, love, love this place! The Kobe beef rolls are to die for!!!!! Highly recommend!

Sushi Aji is an underrated gem. It's never too busy, which makes it perfect for a relaxing meal, and the quality of the fish is consistently amazing , fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The prices are surprisingly reasonable for how good everything is, making it one of the best sushi spots for value around. Whether you're grabbing a few rolls or going all out with nigiri and sashimi, you won't be disappointed. A go-to spot that deserves way more attention. read more

I have ordered fried rice several times here and it was really good! This week I ordered shrimp fried rice, extremely disappointed the shrimp so overcooked I could not chew it. Threw out all the shrimp I paid extra for read more

I'm grateful that Sushi Aji exists in West Arvada! My partner and I had a craving one night, and I love that this place is open until 9:30pm when other sushi restaurants in the area close earlier. We ordered a few rolls each and finished pretty quickly. Customer service was great, and the wait staff never made us feel rushed. Tasty, great fish to rice ratio, and reasonably priced. Sushi Aji hit the spot. We will definitely be back! read more

Sushi Aji - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I've been going to this place for 4 years now and it slaps every time. I have literally never been unhappy walking into and out of this place read more

AMAZING! We catered sushi for a party and they did such a wonderful job working with us! Affordable, clear communication, punctual and delicious! I can't recommend enough and we will absolutely use them again! read more

10/10 Hidden Gem Absolutely love this sushi place. It's right by my work so I feel incredibly grateful. They have a wide selection of rolls at affordable prices. It's honestly the best place I've found in terms of price and quality in and outside of the Denver area. I am obsessed with the Dynamite Roll. It is lightly deep fried with eel and cream cheese inside. On top, they drizzle eel and spicy mayo sauce and top it off with tobiko. I also love their lunch specials (pick two or pick three roll options) and their vegetarian rolls. They even have options for people who may really not like sushi or want more options... like the Kobe Beef Roll (it's awesome and has soy paper). I also have tried their Volcano Roll and it was phenomenal. The service is always great and everyone is so kind every time I go. read more

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Thank you Yelp for helping me find this place! I've been looking for a good sushi place in the area and think I found it! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was great! My favorite was the mango roll. I will definitely be back! read more

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It is amazing I love there sushi and teriyaki chicken is also great then it is quick and pick up is great

Impressive sushi super close to our house, had dinner delivery for the first time tonight :) I love the sound of almost every specialty roll they offer but decided on a Mango roll (shrimp tempura + spicy tuna inside, fresh mango slices on top) + crispy spicy tuna appetizer + cheese wontons. My boyfriend ordered the avocado roll + avocado & peanut roll + shiitake roll + tempura veggies + 2 miso soups. Everything was affordable and well portioned. I happily saw how the spicy tuna app was laaarge! Everything tasted fresh and of high quality, especially that fresh mango. Yum. The menu is well thought out, well designed/visually pleasing, and has such a great selection of Sushi Bar and Kitchen apps along with other fun choices like bento boxes, poke bowls, teriyaki entrees, etc. Huge selection of sashimi, rolls, and even a selection of decently-creative vegetarian rolls which my partner always appreciates. I just noticed that they have a GREAT "Lunch Specials" menu 11am - 2:30 M-Sat and a Happy Hour menu from 4pm - 5:30 M-Thurs. Both Menus (attached below) have a wide variety of options as well and seem to be a great value. Way better than many restaurants. Would be a fun spot to try a little of everything with a few friends! We had a few complaints but nothing major! My boyfriend enjoyed his rolls, except for the shiitake one. We ordered 2 miso soups but only received 1 which didn't really matter because it was quite bland and missing that rich, salty depth to it. It was one "miss" out of a dinner of "hits!" Happy to order delivery from here again and will eventually visit in person to enjoy their lovely plating/presentation. read more

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It is a great little place for sushi in Arvada, a hidden gem actually. Could be a bit bigger to handle all their business.

Everything about this place was amazing would definitely recommend! I felt the food and service exceeded my expectations.

Delicious sushi. Good drinks. Nice wine choices. Great service. We will definitely be back.

My family has been here twice. It's a small place, clean. The servers are friendly. Today I ordered the sashimi lunch. The sashimi was fine, but I prefer the fish to be a bit under room temperature, since my body temp will release the flavors as I chew. The included California roll is pretty sub par for anyone who is up to the sashimi experience. Kind of wish there was an option for an eel roll, or even spicy tuna. Miso soup was basic. Is it fair to compare Arvada suburb sushi to middle-of-Denver sushi? Maybe not, but that's where the 3 stars comes from. If you want sit-down restaurant sushi in Arvada, this place is just fine. read more

The best sushi in Arvada! We have been coming here for years and this is the best sushi restaurant in the area. It's small, but has a hip, modern feel. The employees are accommodating and very friendly. The sushi is always fresh as well. They have a wide variety of various rolls. I've tried almost all of them and they are all delicious. We have also had the sashimi which is melt in your mouth delicious! read more

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Excellent dinner! Highly recommend the House Salad, The Avocado Salad, the Pork and Chicken Gyoza and the Avocado/Asparagus/Cucumber sushi. Service is excellent! It's a casual place kind of homey I loved it! read more

Great place for lunch or dinner. Food is creative and service is on point. They're fast too.

Great option for Japanese food. The chef and sous chefs preparing the food are Japanese The taste is amazing as the real food from Japan Is a small and cozy place Give it a try read more

This used to be my go to sushi spot in Arvada as we know good sushi is hard to find around here.. until I got food poisoning from them twice in a row. Unfortunately can't return after that :( read more

Got the 3 roll lunch combo togo. The rice and filling ratio was good. The rolls were made very well. read more

Sushi Aji - a tray of sushi on a table - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Due to all these reviews I had to try them out. They have a bogo on hot sake. I ordered for take out and they said it's only for dining in. I said forget it, I've never tried sake before and was curious so I asked for the plum sake to take. The guy on the phone said I can have the buy 1 get 1 free hot sake. I wanted to try plum but I'll never say no to a deal. I WAS CHARGED FOR LARGE SAKE! I ordered black pearl roll and my bf ordered a basic salmon roll. Why do they put both DIFFERENT rolls in the same pan? Clearly the order is for 2. I won't return nor do I recommend this establishment. read more

Sushi Aji - Black pearl roll and basic salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

So beyond impressed with this place. Everything was fresh and delicious. My new go to sushi spot read more

Sushi Aji - Sweet shrimp, Ikura, black truffle roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Fantastic sushi - consistently delicious. We carry out their food so can't speak to the service on site.

I have never dined in but had ordered takeout multiple times in the past three years. Food is delicious, a bit pricey nowadays but it is good. Sadly, they removed their tuna poke bowl off their menu. read more

Very yummy! The sushi even tastes fresh! We usually do take out, but when we do dine in, service is always great!

They completely lost their customer service. Focus is ONLY in Togo orders. Ignoring all tables. read more

Glad to find a new go & close sushi spot! We were able to put in an online order and even customize a roll in the comments and they were very accommodating to it. Only issue is the descriptions were not entirely inclusive, leaving out spicy Mayo from a couple of the rolls. read more

Started going here when they opened and we would often be the only ppl in the place! Not now and I couldn't be happier.

Awesome sushi!! Reservations on point. Place is not huge so make reservations. Sashimi was so fresh! read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! My favorite roll was the white tuna with truffle. I also really liked the scallops appetizer. Super flavorful and fresh! The wait time was super short so I would definitely recommend this as a dinner spot. The owner was very friendly as well and gave us free macaroons for dessert which were also very yummy! read more

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I ordered the california rolls and they were very good, I also love how cheap they are and most of the other sushi items are amazing. The sushi is very fast and efficient. It is a very cute place in a nice location with easy access. read more

I have been getting take out here and every time the sushi is great quality for Arvada. Is it as good as sushi den? No. But for being a neighborhood spot, it is very good. They have a lot of great specialty rolls and we are never disappointed with the quality of fish. Definitely a great spot in West Arvada. Best sushi around here. read more

It's Ok. Good because there aren't many good options out here in west Arvada. The heart of the suburbs. Where chains like BWW thrive. The lunch specials are worth it for a reasonably priced sushi meal. The service is mediocre. The restaurant is a typical dark sushi restaurant. They give you a little frozen cake at the end. I have to give it at least 4 stars though because I've been here at least 8 times. It's just so convenient. read more

This has quickly become my new go to sushi spot. They're take out only at this time but everything is always packaged well and my orders have always been correct and made on time. Last time they even threw a surprise miso soup into my order on a cold snowy night that was much appreciated. The sushi is delicious, always very fresh and flavorful and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely an excellent spot. read more

Best sushi in the area. We do mostly takeout but the place is peaceful and the service is great for dining in.