This is not a review of Sushi Den as a whole, but instead a review of the Chef Table run by chef Yasu Kizaki. The experience truly begins with the reservation, where you are asked a series of questions from your familiarity with sushi, fish preference, appetite level, and so on. This truly is an in-depth questionnaire so that the chef Yasu could source fish from Nagahama fish market for your meal. It's an incredibly personal, curated meal. On the date of, you are led to a private room in the back, Denchu Den, which is a simple, private sushi bar for up to 4 guests. Then, Chef Yasu comes out for a truly intimate experience, one that is extremely rare to come by, even in Japan. It is truly just your party and the chef as he prepares some truly epic bite. And the menu is not set, it really depends on your personal taste, and the food continues basically until you tap out. As such, there is no set price, though typically we run up about $150-200 a person. It's a 2 hour experience during which you get to experience that Japanese hospitality with chef Yasu. We talked with him about his home, learned about his experience in Denver, and he provided some fun facts about sushi and Japanese in culture in general. I cannot praise this truly unique experience enough, and, in fact, we have been back here every single year. The cherry on top is that as you return, Chef Yasu starts to remember your preference and even past conversation. And it does not end there. Based on our conversation where I discussed my next Japan trip, Chef Yasu even took time to send us an email with his recommendations. The Chef Table at Sushi Den is truly a one of a kind experience here in Denver. read more

The appetizers and sushi we got were definitely good, but some of the fish was a bit too fishy for how fresh it's supposed to be, the wagyu was chewier than it should've been, and the ambience felt less warm and welcoming than other restaurants of this refinement. What we ordered: Wagyu kushiyaki - flavor and char was great, but had to chew a good amount more than you would want with wagyu. The little side of truffle mashed potatoes is amazing. Toro nigiri - on the "fresh from Japan" menu. Kinda fell flat - not bad, but didn't have much of that melt your mouth, buttery flavor. Mikan himachi nigiri - on the "fresh from Japan" menu. This was the nigiri that was fishier than expected. Deluxe sushi platter - great option to get more food for your buck. 4 nigiri, 6 sashimi, 2 hand rolls, and 1 california roll. Salad + miso soup. read more

See all

I celebrated my birthday at my favorite Denver restaurant, Sushi Den, and it never disappoints. The fish is unbelievably fresh, and the quality is consistently incredible. The service is phenomenal. The chefs are so friendly and helpful, and they really take the time to explain the dishes and specials. We started with the tuna flight, which was a special that night, and it was such a fun way to begin the meal. They walked us through the different types of tuna, and each one had its own distinctive flavor. All of the sashimi we ordered was incredibly fresh, delicate, and beautifully prepared. They even brought out complimentary cucumber salad and an orange dessert, which was such a nice touch. Honestly, the prices are very reasonable for the level of quality you're getting. Sushi Den is truly a Denver staple and absolutely not a restaurant to miss. read more

See all

Amazing experience!! Loved sitting at the chefs counter and watching the sushi be made. The crispy tuna rice is a death row meal for me. Especially enjoyed the lychee margarita and the scallop nigiri. This is a great special occasion spot. It's a darker ambiance. read more

See all

The teriyaki chicken plate was not traditional. Nicely presented but unfortunately I enjoy the flavor of the salad or the dressing on the potato. I found the chicken to have too much fat. Stick to the sea food menu... the restaurant was busy and people looked pleased. The restaurant interior is beautiful! read more

Sushi Den - Teriyaki Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot for a date night or dinner with friends. Super helpful and friendly staff that can help guide the less seasoned sushi connoisseur

Just had lunch at Sushi Den, sashimi was tasty and well sliced, octopus was tender. Miso soup was good. Service is fine.

second time here, went in with high expectations from the first visit, did not disappoint! our server was very enthusiastic and helpful when we asked for recommendations. all of the sushi was exceptionally high quality as always. we also tried the yakitori, which was quite nice as well. we were seated inside this time, and it has a very nice atmosphere. i rarely mention this in reviews too but the bathroom was very clean! my only nitpick is that the salmon skin roll took a bit long to come out, but it at least wasnt forgotten about. i do still think the price is justifiable given the sheer quality of the fish and the lovely experience that comes with dining here. very grateful this place exists :) read more

Sushi Den - Various sushi and Yakitori - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Second visit to Sushi Den and I really enjoyed it. This time I mostly stuck to nigiri. Osaka press box sushi - amazing. I wish they'd offer more varieties of these Maikan Hamachi and Maikan Tai - these both had orange zest, and were incredible New Zealand King Salmon - Incredible, this is always amazing Kani crab leg - really nice, delicious Uni - Nice subtle flavor, but I couldn't handle the texture. My guess is for people who like Uni that it is great but I think maybe it's not for me Bonito - this was fine but not amazing Buri - incredible and light When we ordered, they asked if it was ok to have wasabi in the nigiri, and we said yes, because it's never bothered me before. However I would say, a lot of these fish are so light and smooth, the wasabi did feel a little overwhelming. I'll probably request leaving those off and would recommend doing the same (i'm sure you can request it on the side if you are worried you will want more!) read more

This is always a very service oriented experience from the moment you arrive until you walk out the door, stuffed with delicious Japanese cuisine. Crispy rice with spicy tuna is delicious. All four rolls were just what we wanted. Great flavor. Freshly made. They all arrived one right after the other. The pineapple upside down cake was exceptionally good. Tangy and sweet flavors on a delicious sponge cake. $180 for two out the door. Definitely a treat for a Friday lunch but well worth it. The restaurant is huge and always full. I recommend reservations. Plenty of seating for groups from 2 up and there is an outside patio. The interior of the restaurant is well appointed bring ca for the meal. Parking garage near by and limited street parking. read more

See all

WOW!!!! I will be dreaming about this place for the next few days... The toro was the star of the show for me, osaka style salmon right after it. My friend and I sat at the sushi bar and our sushi chef was amazing. Make sure to slide your chef a tip as well if you sit there!!! Our server was also great, service was just impeccable. Love the vibe of this place, 10/10 no notes. read more

See all

We came back again, of course! I actually forgot to get a reso but last night made a reso for Izakaya an then called Sushi Den today to ask if I could switch to the Sushi Den side and they allowed it. Mostly bc we come so early haha. The ambiance on the sushi den side is way more my vibe than the izakaya side. We got our usual: - miso soup - hot tea - uni with quail egg (twice this time) - toro - amaebi - aburi hotate - barracuda - wild king salmon Everything above as usual was great. We also tried a few new items: - egg rolls... while really good, we likely won't order again. Only because the gyoza and lobster tempura are better. - Tsumu Buri... this was tender but bland. Wouldn't order again. - Tamame, this was soft and delicious with nice flavor. Would order this again. Not sure when we'll be back, we'll be trying other sushi spots next month. read more

See all

Excellent. Now I'm my top 2 along with temaki den. Unique menu, high quality fish and excellent craftsmanship. Server was also very knowledgeable and accommodating to get us some off menu items read more

Sushi Den - Aged bluefin cuts platter - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

It's excellent - and I am not a sushi person! We had a group of 12 in the back room on the second floor. Service and drinks were amazing and my sushi loving friends said it was the best they have ever had - anywhere in the world. I will let them debuts that, but the steak/rib/chicken dishes were fab! So was the Japanese whisky.... read more

Sushi Den - Dinner for 12 - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My review is for the annual Sushi Den Rooftop Party Fundraiser, which is amazing! This once a year event is very special and was created to assist the prefecture of Japan that was ravaged by an earthquake and tsunami years ago. Now, it gives much needed funding to local agencies to support our community. Thank you to Sushi Den and Yasu-san for creating this wonderful event to give back in our community, the annual Sushi Den Rooftop Party Fundraiser! This is my 3rd year to be a part of it. It's a high energy evening of incredible culinary delights produced by the 30 chefs flown in from Japan with a live band, sake and spirits from various regions of Japan, and usually unbelievable weather. My favorite thing is getting to work with the chefs and to welcome them to the U.S. for this event. They are so excited and fun to meet! It takes a big team of volunteers to make it all work and I was proud to be part of Yasu-san's "fixer" team to oversee operations. Supporting We Don't Waste, Sushi Den raised money for the organization to help local food banks while reducing culinary/restaurant waste, getting perfectly good food in the hands of those who need it most. Giving back can be delicious! Hope to see you there next year! read more

See all

I've been here twice and both times the sushi was just phenomenal and server recommendations are spot on every time. Favs are Mandarin yellowtail, New Style Roll & Rainbow Roll read more

See all

Ambiance - super busy on a Sunday night Service - exceptional, our server was super nice, attentive Food - my group committed to omakase (note: omakase in Denver is a little different - they will ask you what your preference, what cuts you would like to see, what price point you are looking at), fish quality was overall fresh I cannot wait to be back ! read more

See all

Food: A solid spot in the Denver area to get sushi. The fish quality is good for imported fish, but would not be considered superb against fish that had a shorter transit time. Specifically the Negitoro and King Salmon were okay, but the soft shell crab roll and yellow tail were delicious. Service: Absolutely stellar service in their part! Our server did a great job explaining the most popular dishes and specials of the day. Our chef also did an amazing job keeping an eye on our eating pace and serving us when he knew we were ready similar to an Omakase experience. We were too full to order dessert and he still offered us a nice chilled orange at the end of our meal. Very refreshing. Ambiance: This place was very popular. We came right at opening at within 20 minutes the reservations flooded this large and trendy restaurant. The inside has an upscale American sushi vibe despite all the Asian inspired decor. Parking can be a little be difficult if you come late, but if you're craving sushi in Denver the selections here might surprise you. read more

See all

Located at a busy part of downtown Denver, we decided to valet since Yelpers said parking is a hassle. Front was minimalist with a huge front door and discrete sign imprinted on concrete wall. Inside was vibrant and hustling. Sushi bar on one side, next to the bar bar. The place is a lot larger than it appears from the outside since it runs deep. The House Salad and Rolls were just okay, nothing to write home about. Almost wished they did something to spruce things up and make it a little special. Their specialty is how fresh and tasty their fish is. That Toro, Salmon, and Hamachi were all delicious, so fresh and tasty. Their Sashimi is all amazing. This would be a great place to do a Omakase with a focus on their fresh fish. Our server Shane was friendly enough but kept talking to us like we know nothing about Japanese cuisine. Maybe he should first gauge our knowledge level before he spouts basic information that we prolly understand better than he. He did mess up a couple times though, he gave our Sashimi order to the wrong table. We were sitting there waiting for a LONG time, and even stopped a different server to ask. Finally he shows up and apologized profusely, explaining the situation. We ended up waiting some more before finally getting our last dish, the Sashimi dish, showed up. They did make up for it by comp'ing the dish and sending a complimentary matcha ice cream dessert, which at least was nice. read more

See all

This place his hands down absolutely amazing. The fresh wasabi the fresh Japanese catch of the day the rice. My mouth is drooling just thinking about this experience. Service was amazing even brought an extra roll out to us just because. My family and I highly recommend this place. read more

See all

I have been coming to sushi den since I was little, so it holds a special place in my heart. They have the best quality seafood and I am blown away every single time I come and try something new. I always make sure to order the BF toro because it's like butter, the uni is always so fresh, and if they have barracuda we get it as well! The servers at sushi den are always so attentive and we never have to flag them down. They are also very knowledgeable on the seafood and give the best recommendations. The ambiance is very modern with a Japanese twist and they're usually busy every single day of the week. read more

See all

My friends said to save up to $400 to eat here, but it can easily be done in half of that for a fancy dinner date. Our server explained the menu to us with patience and it felt very welcoming. I LOVE KING SALMON and it was delishhhh here. Stick to Nigiri! read more

Came in for a special celebratory dinner and it was a great experience. The server had great recommendations for us and was nice. We got so much food, all the different types of nigiri. Their rolls didn't look great so we just stuck to nigiri pieces. Everything was so fresh and tasty. My favorite piece was the uni because I normally don't like uni but I decided to try and it and it was actually good. This is definitely a splurge meal, but I enjoyed it a lot and can't wait to return. read more

Sushi Den - Tiramisu - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

The hype is real! Made a reservation a few weeks in advance just for a weekend dinner slot. Arrived and was seated quickly and on time. Our server was super friendly and had amazing recommendations for us (e.g., when to order with soy paper). He was super friendly. We got a whole feast of items! We tried mostly sushi and raw fish items and strayed away from any cooked entrees because we just love raw fish. The uni, scallop, and king crab were some of our favorite pieces. We aren't even unique fans but figured we should try it here and it didn't disappoint. The seared tuna and salmon were highlights. Even the basics, like maguro, was amazing. For dessert we got the tiramisu and cheesecake, which i would recommend the cheesecake. Pro tip, ask for real wasabi. It's way more expensive but it's a fantastic experience to try real wasabi. The only disappointment was the cocktail i got just tasted like ginger beer and no other flavors. This was a lavish meal- not for every day. But it was amazing and i would love to come back again. read more

See all

Considering we're in the middle of the mountains, a great place to get some fresh sushi Went through with my girlfriend and had a lovely experience. Overall, the quality of the fish and preparation of all the rolls was delicious. This sashimi also was very reasonably priced and the otoro was absolutely delicious. Overall, would gladly visit again and would highly recommend to anybody craving sushi in the area read more

Sushi Den - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Service was amazing. She was very nice and informative with the special. Orders some appetizers along with 2 rolls and a cocktail. All of them were delicious! read more

See all

A good option for sushi in the Denver area. It was highly recommended to us and it seemed popular based on the line when it first opened. We were able to get seated at the sushi bar right when they opened for dinner. The restaurant is fairly large with regular tables and sushi bar seats available. The quality of the fish was decent, but some of the pieces of sashimi were on the more tough side. The chirashi bowl was plated well and had a good variety of fish in it. The seasoning of the rice was very minimal and was missing some of the flavor but was still cooked well. The nigiri that we ordered didn't have the best flavor and there was a lot of rice for the amount of fish that they gave. The spider roll was the best dish out of everything that we ordered. It was executed well, the plating was dynamic, and they were very generous with the amount of soft shell crab. They were very kind at the end and gave us some cut oranges as a small dessert at the end of our meal. read more

See all

Enjoyed birthday dinner at Sushi Den! Location is perfect, in the beautiful Pearl Street. The dress code is smart casual. Our appointment was at 8:45 PM but we reached the location around 7 PM as our prior appointments ended early. The hostess was accommodating and put us on a waitlist with expected wait if 30-45 min. We were happy to walk around Pearl Street. We were delighted on receiving notification that our table is ready within 15 min. The first impression inside is of a busy but spacious casual dining restaurant. The waiter was exceptional and took great care of us. Brought us a surprise Lychee ice cream with candle along with our dessert to celebrate the birthday. Hibiscus Mule was delicious and paired well with the appetizers. We particularly enjoyed Gyoza, it had a good balance of crisp and flavor. We ordered the popular items including Tuna Firecracker roll, Wagyu Beef roll, etc. Our surprise favorite was New Style Salmon Roll with Miso Eggplant a close second. We were surprised how great the Green Tea Tiramisu tasted. Japanese Cheesecake was a bit disappointing, it didn't have the fluffiness and was more American style. Overall, enjoyed the dining experience here and hope to return in future :) read more

See all

I haven't lived in Denver for long but this place has got one of the best sushi I've had here! To be fair, we did get some pieces of fish flown from Japan but the ones that were not were also incredible! The diversity of their rolls is exciting and the variety of the fish that they offer is as well. We were there on a very busy night and still got our food promptly. It's pretty loud in there just because they're able to seat so many people but it just adds to the energy! read more

See all

Two hands up! Owners brother came and spoke to us, so kind. The manager tended to us. The waitress and Sushi Chefs were all amazing. Fantastic service. Check. The ambience, a family atmosphere and a rhythmic operational machine. Watching the kitchen and the floor work in complete unison felt like a symphony. A blessing to experience this with my modern day eyes. Check and check. The food. Triply check! What the whaaaaat! I mean sha-eeeesh. Get it all! The typical spicy tuna Krispy rice was Krispy moist and melt in your mouth simultaneously. The New Zealand Salmon was fire!!! I ate so much I can't even list it all. Make a reservation, and well in advance. Come casual or dressed up. Sit at the bar if you can or grab a table. It's all love. Magical spot. I can see why they've been in business for decades upon decades. Godspeed to all at Sushi Den. Well done read more

Sushi Den is seriously the best around. Came in for a celebratory dinner and the experience was wonderful. Let me start by saying our server, Brett was FANTASTIC. He was attentive, friendly, and gave us great recommendations on all things food and sake. We tried some new things this time around and I'm so glad we did. Everything was EXCELLENT. Some of my favorites were - Salmon Collar in garlic sauce (so amazingly tender and that sauce was to die for), Nigiri Bluefin Toro (melted like butter, so perfectly fatty and delicious), Nigiri Kaibashira - scallop mix (silken with a touch of sweetness from the mayo), Firecracker Tuna Roll (still one of my favorites), lobster tempura roll and veggie maki roll (so good), Mikan Hamachi (the mandarin zest on top added such a beautiful brightness), and one of the most surprising - the eggplant and the portobello mushroom sushi (WHOA! Some of the best tasting veggies I've ever had. Will absolutely be ordering these again) I love the personal touch they put on celebrations. We finished our meal with some mochi and a palate cleanser sorbet. Already can't wait for our next Sushi Den experience. read more

See all

What an extraordinary meal my partner and i had at Sushi Den. From start to finish every bite was perfectly portioned, seasoned and prepared. The manager, Marc was an excellent host who bled to the gills with courtesy and hospitality. Our waitress was also extremely professional, knowledgeable and attentive without ever coming across as overbearing. My partner and i enjoyed a large spread of food and drinks and yet our bill sat at only around $200. An excellent price for the level of service and quality you get here. I would highly recommend this place to anyone trying to make their evening especially divine. We will be back! Thank you to the team at Sushi Den for making our date, you guys did amazing. read more

See all

Pretty decent and fresh tasting sushi that I've heard gets flown in weekly. Reservations are a must, even for lunch since this place is quite popular. Short wait when we arrived and eventually seated. Our waiter was great and knowledgeable of the menu. He listed off all of the best dishes and we tried a few of them. The firecracker roll was very underwhelming and filled with a bunch of unnecessary ingredients like cilantro and bell peppers for some reason. Both of our bowls rated great and the nigiri was Smokey and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Lychee sorbet was a great way to end this lunch. Overall, I would try this place again, despite it being on the pricey end. There were so many different sushi options I didn't try and definitely want to try a different roll next time as well. read more

See all

Overall the food was very tasty, light, and fresh. The fish is flown in to Colorado regularly to keep it fresh for the service was good, professional and timely. They gave good and thoughtful recommendations. The space was kind of dark and moody. It's a nicer place so I'd suggest dressing for an elevated experience. It is a pricier place so either expect to pay a hefty bill or eat beforehand read more

See all

A local friend recommended sushi den for dinner. She mentioned it's the best sushi in Denver so of course, I had to try it! The food was really fresh and delicious! The service was really great. We sat at the cocktail bar and the bartender was also our server as well. I wish I could remember his name. He was really cool and helpful. Also gave us a brief history of this restaurant. It has been in the same location for 40 years and owned by brothers, I believe. One brother lives in Japan and ships fresh fish to this restaurant weekly. The restaurant was very crowded. It was apparent that it is a very popular restaurant when compared to all the other restaurants. This restaurant was very packed. The ambience a bit loud from people talking and enjoying their meals. Definitely very busy. I had a great experience! Will be back when I visit Denver again! read more

See all

Great food, service and ambience. I have been several times and the food portions are good for the price point. Sushi is fresh. Staff is friendly and doesn't try to jam you with food. I ordered the chiriashi. Comes with salad and soul. I've had the yellow tail collar in the past and all were great. read more

Sushi Den - Chiriashi - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

WOW! This place was one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable and recommended all the plates that we ended up ordering. The crispy spicy tuna rice was phenomenal. The different dishes from the different countries were phenomenal and the Waygu roll was to die for. Overall 12/10. Would recommend this to anyone. The restaurant was more intimate and had a ton of different areas to sit! Would definitely make a reservation! read more

See all

I had an amazing weekday lunch at Sushi den for the very first time. Very good ambiance with lots of options to offer! Weekday lunch was perfect for my first time as I didn't have to wait! Chirashi was my choice of the day and it was the savory flavor I was looking for! Picture tells it all! Definitely coming back for dinner atmosphere read more

See all

Sushi Den!!! Sometimes when a GREAT place becomes too popular there are going to be misfortunes. My own memories of Toshi as he grew the Sushi Den are warm and delicious, yet I watch him grow and expand and expand and expand. Their menu is extensive, the service will always be excellent to sometimes off beat, THEY ARE POPULAR AND A NAME TO DROP WHILE VISITING DENVER!! The busy nights, expect a wait in line with reservations. However, it might be worth your time. Suchi Den remains an ICONIC role model for a reason! Toshi worked hard and still does to maintain the excellent reputation, along with the "life happens when one is popular over the decades." The ambiance is wonderful if you might think in going during the week. At times there are special rolls for the familiar faces; have patience. They are an ICONIC SUCHI REPRESENTATION ENJOY SUCHI DEN and other Suchi restaurants. There is no perfection in life, yet Suchi Den came darn close for decades! read more

This place is deceivingly large inside. The food was delicious. We sat at the sushi bar and they were very attentive. They did have soy paper rolls and the dessert was also delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Sushi Den - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all