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Five stars because it's worth going out of your way to dine here. I always come here when I travel to Colorado. I always received wonderful service and everything I tasted here was delicious. I've been here at least 6 times.
Always a pleasure to be back at Temaki Den. They never fail to surprise me. I took my finance here for his birthday dinner and definitely impressed him. We ordered many things, all of the them are five stars but these are the Crown Jewels - Shoyu butter scallops, Aged Ootoro, and Black Snapper. They were incredibly busy but they took great care of us. They were a little slow with bringing out orders, but it really helped us to slow down and relax, truly enjoying the food.
Reservations were booked but I walked in for happy hour right when they opened and they got me in. 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.
Cool spot . The hand rolls were fresh but that should be standard for all places. I felt that the food is quite overpriced. Rolls were definitely fresh but not extraordinary in originality nor taste, kinda simple. Service was friendly. The restaurant is pretty nice . Beware of parking , they overcharge by $30 . We had to call to receive a refund for the difference that we were overcharged.
This was a great experience. I went for happy hour and it was a unique experience and the food was different than any other sushi place I've been. We sat at the bar and the service was a little slow and the timing of the dishes was sporadic. The ambiance is in what feels like a lobby of a corporate building but still good date night vibes.
This place is high quality, delicious sushi with a unique twist combining traditional and modern styles. We sat at the sushi counter and chatted with the sushi chefs who were very knowledgeable about the food and were able to offer lots of amazing pieces. Anything salmon is just incredible. Our server was attentive and professional, also giving great suggestions. I don't usually leave five stars, but I couldn't find a single thing wrong with our experience. The sake is delicious and their happy hour menu is very affordable, but well worth it to order the nigiri off the normal menu! Can't wait to save up and go back!
After hearing some good recommendations of this place for about 2 years I decided to give it a try. The ambiance is interesting, i wouldn't say comfortable. Because it was in the middle of a warehouse (inside The Source's bottom floor hotel). But its a good spot to catch up with a friend or strangers lol. I would have to say the price point were very friendly for quality sashimi & nirigi. The taste was on par with some of the priciest sushi restaurants in denver for about half of their price point in comparison. Everything was good, the only tedious thing I would complain is that all the food and drinks was "over-seasoned". Like the cocktails was so so sweet, their special butter miso was so so salty, you can feel the salt crystal start growing in the back of your throat after every sip (an exaggeration joke). But at the end of the day just wash it down with some water and you're good for the next bite. I came for the fish, fish was quality. Everything else can be manageable. Favorite fish piece is the Shima Aji. For a hand roll speciality place their maki rolls arent good...which is odd. Save yourself the money and just get the sashimi & nigiri.
Temaki Den was a great spot and located in a great location with many other places to explore as well. I got three hand rolls - blue crab, spicy scallop, and scallop, and spicy tuna. We even got a little soup to start, and since it was my birthday weekend, I got the yuzu black pepper sorbet as a treat. All three hand rolls were delicious and tasted very fresh. I would say my favorites were the crab and tuna ones. The yuzu black pepper sorbet was very unique, but I thought the flavors mixed together very well. The little soup was also very refreshing and a perfect opener to the meal. The workers were very nice, and service overall I thought was great. Would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a good lunch spot.
I have been eating a lot of sushi recently. This is one of the best bites I have had. It's the salmon oshizushi. I can't wait to go again and redo my ordering and START with these and not eat them when I am already full. Prices very reasonable during happy hour. Great service. Only slightttt thing I would note to management is that is if a staff member is sniffling/sick you should encourage them to go home and still pay them because it's a smidge off putting to be hearing clear sniffling and sickness especially while eating raw fish.
I'd say it's more of a 4.5 because of their prices. It's definitely good quality but that should be the standard period, that shouldn't give places the right to upcharge lol. Regardless definitely fresh and tasty, and the service was great. They seem to have regulars so popular spot and the staff were very friendly. It's a pretty cute place too, modern ish. If you were eat here for dinner to get full though, you'd run a large tab.
While the sushi was good, the service was slower than expected. Even though I was seated at the bar right in front of the servers, it took quite a while for my order to be taken and served. It was about 20 minutes before I received my hot sake and another 20 minutes before my single sushi roll arrived -- a bit long for a casual dining experience. The restaurant itself is spacious and located inside an old warehouse with graffiti-covered walls, giving it an urban, artsy vibe. I visited on a Tuesday night, and the place was fairly busy with several solo diners at the bar and most tables filled. As for the food, the shrimp roll was my favorite -- fresh and flavorful. The eggplant roll was also a pleasant surprise. However, the blue crab roll was disappointing, as it had a canned tuna taste. Overall, the rolls were pretty standard hand rolls, nothing particularly inventive or elaborate. I'd like to see Temaki Den improve their service speed to match the quality of their sushi.
Very modern high ceiling open sushi bar atmosphere. We got the 5 temaki roll set with spicy scallop temaki and tangerine fed hamachi. Also tried shikoku breeze for our drink. All the food we had was delicious and we got a complimentary appetizer for bar seat service. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend making reservations in advance as this is a popular spot. Limited paid parking (first 30 min free) and also garage parking next building.
One of the best meals I've had in my entire life. I keep saying this ruined sushi for me because I know this place exists. There is parking deck parking (not validated) and some parking in front of the venue. Plenty of options so no worries there. We are at the sushi counter and did the omakase and I highly suggest doing the same. Watching the chefs put everything together was such an experience. I love that omakase is built for you and what you like or don't like and can go on as much as you want to eat! Everything I tried was incredible. Not one bite of sushi I didn't enjoy. The drinks were delicious and strong. Overall highly suggest checking this place out. I dream of the salmon.
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We were given multiple recommendations to this place & finally tried it. Takeout actually & man were we impressed! We ordered several hand rolls- scallop, tuna, blue crab, & eggplant. Salmon oshizushi, & hamachi sashimi. EVERYTHING was packaged so thoughtfully so everything was extra fresh upon arrival. When we first got our delivery it looked like a box of chocolates & we thought this can't be our order, it didn't seem like enough. It honestly was the perfect amount & there was some assembling involved but this contributed to everything being fresh & the nori wrapper still being crisp. So so good! read more
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Top 5 Meals of my life. I was visiting Denver and made a weekday reservation. I love the industrial out in the open vibe of this restaurant and sat at the sushi bar - which is a show in self. My waiter Evan was AMAZING! He chatted with me about each dish and I could tell he was a fellow foodie. I will absolutely be flying back from Omaha to go here again. I got the 5 roll Happy Hour set, a blue cheese nigiri, and a few other things. I will be thinking about this meal for years! read more
One of the more hidden gem sushi spots in Denver. Highly recommend the Aburi Nigiri (Scallop, Salmon Belly, Black Snapper, Ootoro, and Wagyu). They also offer a pretty solid Happy Hour -- But make sure you get there *early*. read more
By far, the best sushi in Denver. Happy hour is the greatest deal and we ordered 11 rounds of different sushi variations and it was extremely inexpensive for unbelievable fish. I need to come here once a month to get my fix. read more
2 years ago
The hype is real. I'm drooling looking at my photos from my last visit. Omakase experience is highly recommended x10. read more
3 years ago
I came for the temaki but stayed for the whiskey flight, okay, I stayed for the sushi too. This meal started with a run down of the process and complimentary bites of a snow pea dish! Love it. Who doesn't love edible gifts? Before the food arrived, I was throughly invested in the workings of the kitchen. I love that you can see the prep kitchen and every step of the process if you sit at the bar. Watching the work flow def adds to the experience, and since the chefs are on display it's a relatively civil workflow. It was truly beautiful to watch high pressure, in the weeds work with a ton of encouragement, and minimal screaming lol. When they're in the weeds you can visual see it, watch them problem solve and as a patron, you have more patience and empathy. But I'll admit, I ate while one of the chefs was dining with a friend, so it was likely incredibly more civil for that reason alone :D Ok, on to the food, everything was fantastically fresh. Fresh ingredients and crispy flavorful rice paper (which was most surprising to me). What should you order, the salmon...do it! You're welcome! Mine was just a bit under torched but absolutely delicious never the less. As a second rec, I'd invite you to try everything, and enjoy your food your way- I may or may not have interpreted this as eating my hand rolls with chop sticks. My water glass never went beyond half empty, and the industrial setting and mid food hall location definitely added to the vibe. Exposed brick, naturally light, I mean come on! Casual, upscale, but not pretentious. I call it "tattoo welcome" class. All this is to say that no matter what you order, no matter how you arrived, this meal is best enjoyed as an experience, enjoying the food while you in full view observe the process of making it, phoneless while you bask in the minimal natural light, and with that in mind, I'm sure you'll make the most out of your time here. That's my take on it anyways! read more
2 years ago
I loved loved this place! We got to sit at the bar and the service they provided was super attentive. My friend really enjoys their happy hour and I have to say it's quite good for the quality of hand rolls. The place is in a market hall, so there's other places in the area, but this place most definitely will not disappointed. It's in an old building with some tables and bars giving it a rustic dark vibe. It's very clean and busy in temaki den, so I think reservations would be wise. read more
2 years ago
New York City quality sushi (top tier) with fair prices. Friendly staff. The seared sushi selections (aburi) were outstanding with clever seasonings. Hand rolls were wrapped in crispy nori and everything was really fresh. Superb execution. Will be back! read more
2 years ago
We had a really nice time at Temaki Den! The food was delicious, and our waiter was so kind! The host was such a sweet heart too, she really made us feel welcome. The seats are in the middle of a few different stores, kind of like a food court, with Biki Bra behind Temaki Den, a bakery, and French Chocolate shop flanking. Out of everything we ordered the Unagi Temaki stole the show. The unagi was paired with a rhubarb cream sauce and it blew us away. The selection of items was great, and everything we had was super delicious. There is parking directly outside, where the first 30 minutes is free, or there is a parking garage to the right of the restaurant/The Source Hotel, that has the 1st hour free with the second hour charging $8. I'm only taking one star off because we found the service to be very slow. We ordered all items at once and everything was brought one by one, with us often sitting waiting for the next item. It took roughly a hour for all items to make us to us. read more
The more casual spinoff of Sushi Den, I actually prefer Temaki Den overall. The $$$$ indicated on this is misleading, I would say it is more of a $$, maybe a $$$. Sure, you could order $$$$ worth sushi if you wanted, but that could be the case anywhere :) The menu is primarily hand roll and nigiri focused, but there are other cooked options, as well as drinks and desserts. I enjoy the fact that the hand roll options are pretty basic rather than many places that try to make a hand roll over the top with a bunch of premium ingredients shoved into one piece for $20+. You should order the type of fish that you like, but my favorites that I always order are: blue crab hand roll, salmon belly (as is, and aburi which is torched), scallop (both as is and aburi), uni, spicy hamachi hand roll. Also love their black pepper yuzu sorbet! Tips: - If you are with a party of 4 or less, I would recommend sitting at the main sushi bar - I f you sit at the back bar, just know that it will be more drinks focused and your food may take a while to be served to you. - Their to-go ordering is great, as the hand rolls are packaged in a way that keeps the seaweed fresh and crisp. They also include a QR code for you to watch their tutorial of how to unwrap the hand rolls. read more
This is an awesome place to treat yourself to some high quality nigiri and handrolls. Created by the founder of Sushi Den, they specialize in handrolls (temaki) but also aburi nigiri, which is a type of nigiri that's deliciously flame seared. Somewhat similar to the Uchi concept, you won't find many (if any) options for sushi rolls here as you build your meal by ordering handrolls and bites of nigiri by the piece. But they also have a small and tasty selection of appetizers, sashimi, deserts, and stuff from the kitchen. The interior ambience is very laid back and casual. The place is in The Source, which is a food hall style vibe but Temaki Den takes up almost the whole first floor with the tables centered around their sushi bar. The service is some of the best I've seen in quite a while. They're very professional, friendly and take time to walk through the menu with you and answer any questions you might have. The other wait staff that deliver your order plate-by-plate take time to explain what the plate is and where the fish was from. And our main server actually had a great recommendation, which was the Salmon Oshizushi, apparently the winner of "Best Bite in Denver" two years in a row, and it certainly lived up to that hype as it turned out to be one of my personal favorite bites ever. Some more of my favorite nigiris included the Shima Aji (a daily special at the time), A5 Wagyu Ribeye and the Black Snapper. The wagyu nigiri specifically will have me craving to come back. My favorite handroll was the Spicy Negihama, but the Spicy Tuna was not far behind. I'll also give special mention to the Spicy Garlic Edamame which was the best edamame dish I've had, and the miso soup which was one of the best ever also. I'm trying to find some more excuses to head into RiNo now, just so I can find another opportunity to visit here again. Highly recommended if you're a sushi lover. read more
1 year ago
Favorite restaurant in Denver. Salmon Oshizushi is a must. It's addicting. Very cute restaurant in RiNo area. read more
2 years ago
The food was great and the runners were too, but the ambiance was really not enjoyable including the bartender interactions. I just did not have a good time here and the bartender always seemed too busy to ask about anything or engage in any way even though there were not many other diners at the bar. Definitely not a place to go for solo dining. I wish I'd liked this place more because the chefs clearly care so much about their craft and the runners also care that you have a high quality experience, but the quality of service from the bartender really made this a disappointing time. read more
A great sushi spot inside a relcaimed industrial space, it has an contemporary feel but not so alienating. There are several tables that are pretty occupied, but I really enjoyed sitting at the bar. The bar tenders are very helpful and make excellent recommendations. As their name implies, hand rolls are their thing and roll sets are delicious, good portions at a good price point. Definitely supplement the sets with some other menu items, the black snapper was delicious and we enjoyed the hamachi so much we ordered it 2 times! Our meal was very well complemented by the sake flight. I'm not usually a sake drinker, but they had some truly wonderful ones. And the bartender educating us on all of the qualities of the sake really did help. Service was great; they space when the rolls arrive just right. The whole experience was just awesome. Definitely a place to try AND come back to! read more
We started with purple haze with sake and a Japanese Plum liquor. Plenty of appetizers to include salmon belly, salmon etc. So many options . Service was great with many people looking over the table. They close at nine but the kitchen was obviously still working past nine. I know why they are for a Michelin Star. Great food; great desert, no more pictures just good food. Great atmosphere! Up for a Michelin star! read more
Just had to come back a year later and give my favorite restaurant in denver some more love. I've been probably 10 times since I last wrote this review. I had 1 visit in that 10 that was a little bit off. The manager took care of some of the bill and also gave me a gift card in the amount I did pay to use for the next time. They know exactly the right way to handle business and to keep their loyal customers. They deserve 5 stars and more!! I always look forward to my next visit at Temaki Den. Favorite items to get: hamachi sashimi, blue crab hand roll, pressed salmon nigiri, aburi salmon nigiri. I get a ton of other things but these are the must try's! read more
Really nice experience at Temaki Den. It's sort of in the middle of a warehouse/mall but the sushi bar experience was great. As the name suggests, they specialize in hand rolls, and these were definitely the perfect balance of rice, seaweed and filling (loved the negitoro!). They also have sashimi and sushi (especially aburi style) and the yellowtail sashimi was super fresh with great texture. They also have some interesting fish available, such as a Mikaan madai or snapper that is fed tangerines for a good portion of its life. They also have a decent sake selection, and the sampler was a good way to go (they have several levels and my mid level sampler was solid). Prices were very reasonable and the service was professional. Would definitely return. read more
YUM! I can't believe I hadn't been here yet, but I do love the other spots in The Source. I love the openness of the space in The Source which makes for great people watching during your meal. My sister and I sat at the bar and our bartender was funny and helpful. The sashimi was comparable to Uchi or Sushi Den in my opination - super fresh and flavorful. I like that you could come here by yourself or with a group and be equally as comfortable. read more
11/10!! FAVE MUST GET - Waygu Nigiri & Otoro Nigiri (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH) Made reservations a week in advance and put a refundable deposit of $41. It will be returned once you arrive. Our server was Courtney and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Even gave us recs around where to go for bars and restaurants in the area. The restaurant has pretty much the entire lobby area of one side of the source. Lots of seating at the bar and main floor. All of the Temaki (hand roll) we got was delish. All of them does have wasabi in them so fair warning. All of the fish was quite fresh. Drinks - we just ordered a house margarita and was pretty refreshing and strong! This was our entire order below: Chicken Kar-age (comes as 2 pieces only) Temaki: Negitoro - 2x Salmon Spicy tuna Negihama - reg & spicy Nigiri: Salmon Belly - 2x Otoro - 2x Hamachi - 2x Wagyu short rib - 2x Scallops - 4x Extras: Otoro - 2x Wagyu short rib Wagyu Temaki Creme brûlée We were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary creme brûlée! It was delicious and creamy. Excellent sugar coating. Overall, the bill was under 200 before tip. Parking - within The Source Plaza Loved it! Deff coming back. read more
Hands down this is one of the best sushi places I've visited! The torch finished nigiri is out of this world. The top of the sushi is ever so slightly charred and has a seared aroma, yet half way through the bite the fish is still cold. I love the spectrum of seared to cold! The hand rolls were an amazing surprise. I usually avoid rolls and stick to nigiri (fish on rice) or sashimi (fish only). However, these rolls were different. I loved the crackly seaweed. I also loved that you picked it up and ate it with your hands. read more
The owner was kind enough to extend another invitation and we ordered about 20pcs of sushi. The experience was impeccable. The sushi was flawless and the flavors were perfectly paired. Definitely 100% better experience than my initial one. Definitely a must have sushi in Denver top 3 in my opinion read more
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1 year ago
Our first time trying this sushi spot and had an amazing experience! The restaurant is in the middle of a warehouse like building with small shops surrounding the seating area. The space itself is very open and not overcrowded at all, I didn't feel cramped or exposed as I was eating. It was an industrial yet cozy environment. We came on a Saturday around 4-5 pm, with a reservation, and it was not busy at all, it was relatively calm. We were the only party seated in our section and had the luxury of having an amazing server - I unfortunately forgot his name. We are uni lovers and he recommending giving the aburi uni (flame seared sea urchin) a chance - it was amazing! You still get the same silky, buttery texture from the uni but the aburi gave it a nice little bite and smokey flavor. We mainly ordered nigiri and two bottles of sake. The quality of food was amazing, the ambiance was cozy and industrial, and the service was a 10/10. When we visit Denver again, we will absolutely be coming back! read more
Temaki den is located inside The Source building which is a trendy industrial atmosphere. I was able to be seated at the cocktail bar without a reservation - which I'm sure was only due to the fact that I arrived before the rush. I ordered as follows House salad - 3.5 out of 5 stars but that's mainly because I'm not a huge fan of cucumber Unagi temaki - 2.5 out of 5. Just seemed overcooked and wasn't great Hamachi sashimi - 5/5 buttery delicious and fresh Blue cheese toro - 5/5 damn that was good. Subtle blue cheese flavor and perfect tuna Crème fraiche salmon -4/5 pretty good but not stellar. Spicy tuna temaki -5/5. Delicious, perfect amount of spice, and a good size read more
2 years ago
Wow had such an amazing experience sitting at the sushi bar for omakase!! Incredible quality of fish, some of best in Denver, and most bites are carefully paired with complementing flavors. Crème fraiche salmon nigiri and blue cheese tuna nigiri were two great examples of this. As my partner and I are newer in our adventures with trying new fish, and variety can be hard to come by in Denver, we were thrilled with the omakase having us try so many amazing new bites. From hand rolls to aburi to special nigiri it was all phenomenal and will be back soon! Also I found the omakase to be reasonably priced as it is not a set menu and they just guide you through their top items that pair well together and have options to modify or stop at any time! read more
The only place this weekend I'm giving 5 stars. We did their omakase and not only want it AMAZING it was super affordable. I am very very impressed and will not stop raving about this food. The service was top tier with the staff explaining all the dishes well and guiding us through the omakase. I'll be back to Denver just for this place. The look was cute, we sat at the sushi bar and got to watch them prepare everything which made the experience so much better. read more
8 months ago
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3350 Brighton Blvd
Ste 100
Denver, CO 80216
Ballpark, Five Points, Northwest
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(303) 200-0530
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I am looking to take my family there. What is the price range for Omekase?
It depends because it's more "al la cart". For the two of us, it was about $110 each and we left stuffed and happy!
How does the Tock reservation system work? Do I get the money back or added to my bill upon arrival, or am I giving them $20 for the opportunity to eat there?
The $20pp deposit is refunded to your card upon arrival, and will only be kept for no-show guests. In most cases, the deposit will be refunded as long as the reservation is canceled or communicated at a reasonable time.
Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code! On weekends people tend towards the dressier side however.
Do we have to book a table or can we just walk in?
We called ahead with 4 and they told us to walk in. Not sure when/if they'll require a reservation.
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