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    The Happy Sumo

    2.8 (436 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Okay I'm not one to write reviews but this was actually just not good. The avocado felt like mush and everything tasted like it was thawed from frozen. Idk the place was mid.

    Firecracker
    Taylor M.

    Second time eating here, very pleased! This time I got a miso soup and firecracker roll which was awesome! My waitress was very attentive. The restaurant is clean and has a relaxed vibe. Good choice for lunch or dinner if stopping in Westminster.

    Specialty roll, falling apart after trying to pick it up.  Mango Mamma Roll Mango Mamma Roll

    Good food, great location. I just remembered that every roll i ate fell apart bc it wasn't sealed well.

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    Savvy J.

    Happy hour. The good: super fast! My specialty cocktail was delicious and half price. The bad: I ordered a fish roll and it literally came out in one minute so I know it was pre-rolled and tasted at least a day old. The tempura was lightly battered and yet still greasy. The cucumber salad was one note vinegar. The server was quick and courteous. Happy hours are supposed to sell you on the food so you come back for dinner and I won't be doing that.

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    Good food and service. The sushi is what you want it to be, fresh and delicious. Service was quick, friendly, and prompt with our food.

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    Amazing sushi and food! 10/10 recommend for a great local sushi place with great service and atmosphere.

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    Ordered delivery and asked for extra ginger 3 separate times and got two pieces. not gonna order delivery from here again

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    Poor sushi for the price, better options elsewhere. Service was fine, drinks were fine. Not worth it

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    This place is god awful. Way overpriced for the quality of sushi. Don't waste your money here, you will be disappointed like I was.

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    Hana Matsuri Sushi - New Style Salmon Roll

    Hana Matsuri Sushi

    4.2(737 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    This is our go-to sushi spot in this area! A great place to eat with your family, a group of…read morefriends or date night. They have good selection of classic and special rolls and their sashimi cuts are always thick and fresh. Along with sushi, we enjoy the hamachi kama (yellowtail collar), the miso black cod and on occasion, the New York strip black rock grill. My kids love the calamari and all the items on the kids menu. We've never had a bad experience here over the years that we've been customers. We've also never had bad sushi, whether it's dine in or take out. They also make a great sushi party tray, which I order often. The space is smaller and the dining area is often packed, but it doesn't feel crowded. Service has always been good, with the owner checking up on customers often.

    Hana Matsuri used to be my favorite sushi place but after today I don't think I will be back. The…read moreserver was so rushed and abrupt with clearing out the table, smaking dishes together, and didn't ask if we wanted anything else. He just assumed. Well actually we were not done eating, we had planned on ordering more, but after him making us feel bad for even being in there we ended up leaving. It was not busy at all. I would think you want the business. The Philadelphia roll barely had any salmon in it and really should be called a cream cheese roll if 80% of the roll is cream cheese, and there was barely any rice on it. You give out free Beer and Sake for reviews on Google, if all you had to do is give half way decent service and stick to your standards that you had for years

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    Izakaya Amu

    4.5(272 reviews)
    15.7 mi
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    I really enjoyed my visit here for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was so nice and we had…read morea great time. Although the food is a bit pricey, I think it was worth it. Not pictured, we also ordered the duck soba noodles and the scallops. Everything tasted delicious. I do wish that I had saved some of the soba for when the hamachi came out but I did order those later. I would have preferred the hamachi to come with a bit of rice on the side but my boyfriend didn't mind the salad. It's a great date spot and if we were to sit inside there's options for Japanese style floor seating. When you go inside they ask you to take off your shoes and provide slippers for the restroom. It feels very relaxing and home-y.

    We decided to use yelps "surprise me" feature tonight while in boulder and landed on Izakaya Amu…read more. and what a recommendation it was!! Izakaya's are Japanese bars that have quick bites and snacks to choose from. I was excited to see we were heading in. Once arrived on Sunday night we were greeted and welcomed. Asked if we would like to take our shoes off and walk in as in Japanese culture this is very common. It really felt like I was in a Japanese izakaya in Japan We ordered - Tofu Steak - Baked Salmon w/ ikura & rice - Duck Skewers - Salmon Carpaccio Everything was delicious and cooked well. I could have ate 2 bowls of the salmon. Everything is nicely sized but a good size to not get too full to order more. This location is combined with another sushi restaurant and it's cool to see the sushi being made in front of you. Will be back!!

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    Matsumotto Sushi & Grill

    Matsumotto Sushi & Grill

    4.7(120 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Looking for a new sushi bar to check out in early January we decided to visit Matsumotto Sushi &…read moreGrill based on their Yelp reviews and photos. We arrived at 6:30 pm on a Saturday evening to full restaurant which was a great sign. You also want to see your sushi bar moving a lot of product so you know their seafood will be fresh. Lucky for us there were two seats at the bar open so we were seated right away. We started off the meal with of course some Sapporo and premium sake along with a tempura app. I've not found great tempura in the area and was pleasantly surprised with their preparation. We then ordered a Chirashi bowl (wife) and assorted nigiri for myself. The chirashi was okay, decent but not anything amazing. Some of the fish cuts were a little odd like they were the trimmings from the end of the filet. My nigiri was solid and I appreciate the fish to rice ratio was perfect as lot of other places make their sushi with way too much rice to stretch the dish. The amaebi or sweet shrimp was fresh and heads were nicely fried and tasty though I wish they fried it a minute longer. Overall a solid sushi bar tucked away from the main road but definitely worth a visit!

    We drove all the way to Aurora for some ramen, and when we got there the place was packed. So we…read moreheaded back home to try out Matsumotto. I am so glad we did because this place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Once we were inside we were greeted by friendly staff and seated, cold glasses of water came alongside the menus. We decided on some sushi, a plate of Shrimp Yakisoba, and Kobe Beef Fried Rice. The fried rice was so delicious. The best I've had in a long time, the last time I had fried rice this good was when my friend's Japanese grandmother made it for us. That was over 15 years ago. I am also a big fan of Yakisoba, and this Yakisoba was also one of the best I've had in a long time. The sushi was excellent too. The inside is decorated with a nice modern feel, and it's clean and tidy. I love the feel in here. People are just talking, eating, it feels like a true neighborhood joint where there's regulars. I have a feeling I am going to become a regular here too.

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    Sushi Den

    Sushi Den

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    18.8 miSouthwest
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    This is not a review of Sushi Den as a whole, but instead a review of the Chef Table run by chef…read moreYasu 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.

    The appetizers and sushi we got were definitely good, but some of the fish was a bit too fishy for…read morehow 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.

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