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    The Happy Sumo

    2.8 (435 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    Veggie Tempura
    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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    3 years ago

    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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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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

    Hana Matsuri Sushi

    4.2
    (739 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I am writing this review to warn others after an experience my husband had last night. He here for…read moredinner and within hours became violently ill with severe food poisoning. He ordered several sushi rolls and nigiri (including tuna and salmon items). By the middle of the night he was experiencing intense stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and dizziness. We ended up in the ER this morning because he was so dehydrated and weak. The doctor confirmed it was consistent with bacterial food poisoning, likely from improperly handled raw fish or cross-contamination. This is not something to take lightly. Food poisoning from sushi can be dangerous, especially for anyone with a compromised immune system, pregnant, elderly, or young children. If you value your health, I strongly recommend avoiding this place until they clean up their food safety practices. We will never return and are considering reporting this to the local health department. Please, learn from our mistake and steer clear. There are plenty of other sushi restaurants with better hygiene standards. Your family's health is not worth the risk.

    When you first walk in, the decor is really cute with the hanging umbrellas and cherry blossom…read moredecor. When we went, service was kinda mid. Maybe it was a rough day but our server was annoyed. They have a decent menu and their lunch specials are okay and reasonably priced. However the sushi was pretty mid. Each roll we ordered was wrapped in large amounts of rice with not a lot of fish. It's still quite expensive for what you get especially if you want unagi. Can't say we'll be back since we prefer Yonsei which is nearby but I can see why it's popular. This location does seem different than the one in Cherry Creek. The one in cherry creek seems like a higher quality selection of fish so possibly it's based on location.

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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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    Sushi Den

    Sushi Den

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    18.8 mi
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    Finally made it to Sushi Den with a friend visiting from out of town. The whole restaurant was a…read morevibe. Our server and the service team were amazing! And the food was absolutely delectable. Their menu had everything. From sashimi to aburi, signature sushi and signature kitchen dishes, to catch-of-the-day from all over and daily shipments from Japan. We ordered plenty of food and kept the rounds going with their lychee margaritas. The service team was consistently bringing out dishes as they were made. Also my friend is allergic to fish and they were super accommodating to assure no cross contamination. The atmosphere was lively, lots of conversations going on, cheers and laughter. It was a great experience. And now I know where to hit my seafood cravings.

    My friend just moved from Downtown Denver to over near this spot. Being a foodie one of my first…read morequestions is, "so what's good to eat around here?" He immediately suggested Sushi Den off Pearl as the go to spot. We had eaten at Temaki Den several times which is one of my favs when I visit. So I was all in. It did NOT dissapoint. Not only was the sushi top quality, but they had a wild selection of unique fish, and approaches to classic combos. We had some amazing Sake to pair with it. The server was outstanding and met us at our goofy level joking with us just the right amount. It's a beautiful restaurant with modern design and just casual enough where you don't feel like you have to be dressed to the 9's. Pearl street in general is very quaint and homey and walkable. I definitely recommend checking it out!!

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    The Happy Sumo - sushi - Updated July 2026

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