the best service and we try for first time HIBACHI here and…read moreit's amazing flavor to mucho better price and better flavor and the sushi omg fabulous and really good place for eat good talking whit you family definet we back again

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to get a little of everything. A friend told me about this place…read moreand glad I stopped by. It was not too busy when we got there but by the end all the tables were fairly full. Started off with their BOGO SAKE and a few beers . Ordered the chefs choice of sashimi and were pleasantly surprised with the selection given . It was fresh and delicious. I little thickly cut but the taste was very good. A little yellowtail, white fatty tuna and albacore to start it off with a delicious yummy roll that melted into my mouth. We ordered a few bento boxes because for the price you just had too . It was affordable , fresh, pleasant and full of flavor . From the wonton soup , to the shrimp tempura , to the orange chicken my family was happy. Will definitely be back and ended the evening with the owner stopping by at the table to ask how was the food which just made me feel welcomed and ready to come back soon ! Give it a try next time you are in the area. Nice little gem in between lots of good staple restaurants .

This sushi restaurant is SO KAWAII and is the best bang-for-your-buck when it comes to AYCE sushi!…read more The restaurant itself is super cute with all the Totoro and Studio Ghibli decor. There's bar seating and plenty of tables to choose from. The sushi chefs are all lined up behind the bar if you wanna take a peep at how your sushi's being prepared. My cousin and I have come here multiple times for the AYCE sushi. My favorite thing to start with is a bowl of miso soup and some nigiri. My favorite roll is the Salmon Tempura roll! Absolutely delicious! And also, you can get some sake bombs for a pretty decent price! Happy to be regulars here! This is the perfect place whenever I have sushi cravings! Would highly recommend

Sushi Totoro was a nice spot for lunch. It was my first time and it was a very casual lunch spot to…read moresee a friend to celebrated their new apartment. Parking was a little hard to find up close as this place is in a shared shopping center. We sat and were asked about our drinks. They serve Pepsi products. They have sake and beer as well. Lunch menu had a combo option or you could choose the AYCE option. Both were running around $25. Out of the 3 of us , was a ramen bowl for about $20, and somebody just wanted to chicken fried rice and I couldn't upgrade my rice on my combo to get that. They paid $18 for just a plate of Chicken fried rice. That was ridiculous. I was not liking that. My combo was $23. The service was great when the server was tending to us. It was just him and he took care the whole place. About 20 of us in the place. Food was so good.

I've been in Denver for several months and I finally found my go to Chinese spot! Their food is…read moredelicious! We tried everything from the noodles to the soup as well as beef and chicken dishes, and everything is phenomenal! The service is equally as brilliant, super fast and attentive, and they make lots of suggestions based on what you'd like. Also, It's always nice and clean in the restaurant and a very chill vibe. Check it out the next time you're in town! Delicious food!

My husband and I love the Dragon Boat! The restaurant is clean and bright. The food is delicious…read moreand the staff is very respectful.

We attended a closed Rakugo event performed by Katsura Sunshine, hosted at this wonderful…read morerestaurant. Although our tickets indicated a 7:00 PM start, we didn't realize the full event began at 5:00 PM and arrived late. Despite our tardiness, the owners were incredibly accommodating. ​Not only did they help us get our food quickly, but since the venue was full, they appeared to give up their own management seats right next to the stage so we could sit. As someone with a disability, this gesture was a huge help and deeply appreciated. Their kindness and discretion--never making us feel like a burden--have earned them a loyal patron for life. ​The food was excellent. We enjoyed okonomiyaki, sushi, onigiri, yakisoba, kaki furai, oden, and ajifurai. Every dish was cooked to perfection with flavors that truly stood out; the chef is clearly outstanding. ​As for the entertainment, Katsura Sunshine was wonderful and friendly. His storytelling had us in stitches--I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. His apprentices also did an awesome job with their performances. It was truly a fantastic event, and I sincerely hope he returns soon!

I came for lunch on Sunday. I was their first customer today. Despite the location facing…read moresouthwest, it was comfortably cool inside. I started with 12oz bottle of Kirin Ichiban. Great golden color with plenty of bubbles rising from the bottom of the Kirin branded glass. My appetizer was Shrimp Shumai. It came out piping hot. I then ordered the Mackerel (Yakizakana). This plate comes with soup, lettuce salad and white rice. I declined the miso soup and even clear broth because of the sodium level in most soups. The mackerel was perfectly cooked. Two wedges of lemon were provided. The large amount of steamed broccoli was also perfect. My server Chantra P. was great. I looked back thru my photo gallery and discovered my previous visit in Sept 2023 was also broiled Mackerel. I compared the prices, but most prices increased modestly. I need to come back and try other selections.

Went in today after a shift. The restaurant felt very local and authentic but also kind of…read moreneglected, like any regard for the aesthetic has been kind of abandoned for a while. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and a small rare steak pho, the spring rolls were not very good I think the cilantro was too dominant, and overpriced (every other Thai/viet restaurant I've been to in Aurora has been about $1-2 cheaper). The pho was good though and the small portion is well sized in my opinion and a great deal. I was served by an older gentleman and a younger lady; I'm not sure if something was lost in translation between me and the man but he was pretty loud with me and very dismissive when I asked for the WiFi (he just said no WiFi although they had one, maybe employees only I really don't know). He didn't speak to me much and wouldn't reply after I'd thank him for serving me the food or filling waters, and I noticed he was a lot friendlier to the other guests. He also was staring at me a lot as I'd eat which made me uncomfortable. It's possible I'm overthinking it but I honestly felt like I gave a lot of opportunities to kind of establish a little bit friendlier conversation and he just wasn't with it. I started to think that maybe he was worried I'd dine and dash since I came alone and whatever else he gathered from my appearance. It made me uneasy enough that I asked to pay before I finished eating because again I assumed that must have been why I was getting that kind of treatment. Regardless, I definitely won't come back. There's better pho out there and definitely places in the same genre of eating with a much better ambience.

I live a 10min walk from this place and really wanted to love it. I came on a Sunday afternoon with…read moremy roommate and we were the only people in the restaurant. There's a full bar, which I recommend you take advantage of. Pricing is pretty standard, about $15-$20 for an entree. I ordered the green curry with beef. It was delicious! My roommate ordered spring rolls and a Thai tea with boba. Her spring rolls fell apart, tasted mid, and the sauce didn't save it. Her drink also didn't hit; she didn't end up finishing it. I'm pretty torn about whether or not I want to return. If I did, it's because the staff were actually super nice and I'd wanna support nice people. Just might not order a spring roll or Thai tea next time

I recently returned after about seven or eight years, and it was interesting to see how the…read moreexperience held up over time. The staff were perfectly nice and the atmosphere felt welcoming from the moment we walked in, which made the visit comfortable and relaxed. I ordered the shoyu ramen, which was good, but honestly the sake ended up being the true highlight. Everything was solid and satisfying, though I admit a bit overrated compared to how enthusiastically a friend drones on about Kokoro. Still, it was an enjoyable enough experience. Who knows it might be another near decade before I return, so I'll just relish the memory. Lolzsies.

5 star review. All went well. Entered Sunday afternoon,…read moremotioned to a server if ok to sit by the left side. She nodded and all were good. She came over with the menu, ordered hot tea. She came back within minutes with the tea and water and took our order. Sunday afternoon with mid March snow storm. Not as busy and the restaurant was quite. I actually noticed one of the wall with red bridge over the creek with typical Japanese mounting in the fall. Very nice. Our food arrived quickly. Asked for beni shoga. Surprised to see a container of it instead of on a small dish. Back to the olden days Got to chat with Lenny too. Score! Splash was perfect, rolls were nice and Arigato card had one free bowl. That was a surprise!

Came in tonight with my husband last minute they were open late we came about 9:00 they're open…read moretill 10:00 and I'm very leery about getting Pho at different places I'm really picky but it was so good I'm impressed

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and although it initially seemed promising since…read morewe were the only customers there, it didn't take long to realize why that was. The space had that old-school Asian restaurant feel, dim lighting, dated décor, and a bit of a quiet, almost eerie atmosphere. We started by ordering two appetizers: the fried dumplings and wontons, along with a pineapple boba drink. When the dumplings arrived, the texture and taste of the meat inside were immediately off. It wasn't what I'm used to, kind of tough and oddly seasoned but at least passable in flavor. The wontons were better in terms of texture, but they came with this bright red sauce that tasted like straight-up red food coloring (seriously, it tasted like nothing but Red 40 syrup). We didn't even want to dip anything in it after the first taste. Then came the pineapple boba, and this is where everything really started to go downhill. On the menu, it's pictured as a milk-based drink, no description, but the image clearly suggests something creamy and sweet. What they brought out, however, was an icy slushie-style drink with boba pearls at the bottom. It was literally a big frozen chunk of crushed ice with almost no flavor. We gave it a try anyway, but it was practically undrinkable. So we politely asked our server if it could be remade with less ice, just to see if we could salvage it. She said she needed to check with the manager. That's when things took a turn. The manager walked over and, instead of approaching the situation with any sort of understanding, immediately got defensive and borderline hostile. She snapped that it couldn't be remade because it's a "smoothie" and that there was no way to reduce the ice. She didn't even try to understand our issue, just shut it down completely and walked off. After that, she began staring us down from across the restaurant and whispering to the staff about us. It was painfully obvious and incredibly unprofessional. We could hear snippets of the conversation and could tell she was still complaining about us asking for a simple change to a drink. We sat there feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome for the rest of the meal. We tried to move past it and focus on our food. My husband ordered a steak and brisket pho, and I ordered the chicken pho. I didn't try his but he wasn't a fan of his either and the meat was not good and mine was honestly terrible. The broth was completely bland like it had been watered down, and the noodles were overcooked and mushy. I ended up drowning it in hoisin and sriracha just to give it some flavor, but it still didn't help much. I couldn't even finish it. When it came time to pay, my husband noticed a few more red flags. First, we were charged extra for takeout containers, no one told us there would be a fee for those, and it wasn't posted anywhere. Second, the price we were charged for the pho was different than the price listed on the menu. He took a photo of the menu to show the discrepancy at the register. The moment the manager saw that, her entire attitude changed. Suddenly, she was smiling, overly friendly, and apologetic. She offered to remake the boba "free of charge" (even though we had already paid for it and barely touched the first one, which was still sitting on the table). We had already said we didn't want a new drink anymore, but she insisted on remaking it anyway. And here's the kicker, she actually said to us, "Don't leave a bad review." The irony? She magically could make the drink with less ice now, after saying earlier it was "impossible." So basically, before she knew we were going to say something publicly, she didn't care about our experience. But once she saw we were documenting the menu prices and clearly unhappy, she flipped the script. It was honestly insulting. Despite the last-minute attempt to do damage control, our experience was already ruined. Between the poor food, weird upcharges, rude and unprofessional service, and the passive-aggressive behavior from the manager, this was one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a long time. We left feeling disrespected and ripped off. That drink, by the way, stayed untouched even after the second version was brought out. Bottom line: We won't be coming back, and I can't recommend this place to anyone. A smile at the end doesn't undo bad food, shady pricing, or being made to feel unwelcome.

This place ... Wow!…read more If you get a chance to come to Denver, go out of your way to come here. Absolutely delicious. It's like a portal to Japan. Everything is authentic. The atmosphere, the food, and the staff. Perfect! Everything we ordered was great. The fish neck, tempura, and karage were so good. I don't normally eat fish neck but I couldn't pass this up. Sorry about the picture of karage, my wife started grabbing pieces before I got a chance to take a picture. Moist and flavorful. The dipping sauce that came with it paired well with it. The tempura was lightly fried and the sauce completed that dish. The entree, with so much we ordered I'm shocked we had room for the entrees. My wife fell in love with their yakisoba. She said it brought her back to Japan haha. I had the tongkatsu and beef curry. It really hit the spot. Filling and delicious. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The spot we were at was pretty hot, so they brought a fan for us. Do not just order from here. Come and experience this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

Really solid sushi- so glad I tried this place for lunch. Portion sizes of the fish are really…read moregenerous, and everything was very fresh, the ambience reminded me of being in Japan. Wouldn't expect this sort of hole in the wall place to have quality sushi on par with some of the best sushi places in Denver- but it's really authentic and good. I also tried vegetable tempura, miso soup, curry udon, and a few hand rolls- everything was delicious and I will definitely be back. The happy hour deals were really reasonably priced.