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    Uchi Denver

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Spicy Crunchy Maki Roll
    Hannah F.

    My sister and I went here for a belated birthday dinner. She has been here before but this was my first visit. Jameson was a great server. He was friendly and attentive and just made it an overall great experience for us. The food is incredible and the cocktails were delicious. Our favorite item of the night was the Smoked Sake Nigiri - wonderful flavor and textures with the smoked salmon on the crispy rice with a hint of honey. The grilled Shishito pepper appetizer with the delicious kimchi sauce was also a favorite. We tried the Shag and the Spicy Crunchy Maki rolls and enjoyed those too. Everything was so fresh and had amazing flavor. I tried the Wagyu Tartare and it was very yummy. My sister tried the Fried Milk dessert and it was yummy but the Warm Banana Cake was to die for. Jameson gave us vouchers to come back and comped one of the rolls because it took so long to come out. He also didn't forget about my birthday and sent us home with a little birthday gift. We had an amazing experience and it was a great end to a girls day out. We will absolutely be back.

    Salmon belly sashimi ~ OMG
    Chris P.

    Awe man. So sad. Uchi lost its vibe for me. Usually slither right in at 4 pm and quickly sat before the crowd sets in. Take advantage of the happy hour menu. This time made reservations, celebrating cancer free update. Yay. We were sat in nonstop sun in my face table. Service wasn't sincere as usual. Food was fine, just fine. Usually every bite I smile with the perfection of it all. This time, couldn't wait to leave. Didn't feel special. Didn't hold the value to me. Bummer. I politely let them k ow at the front stand as I left, out of respect. My dining guest was telephoned Not me who left my number. Again, showing lack of respect to detail. Maybe that's the best way to put it.... Uchi seems to be going through the motions now. Rats. Lost my favorite place

    Shag
    Kaitlyn W.

    This place definitely earned its $$$$ with a $300 omakase. We didn't have it and opted for small plates before a concert nearby, and the food did NOT disappoint. The bone marrow was so tender and the flavor profile was amazing! Both of the rolls were so unique in their own way, but still light and refreshing like most sushi rolls. The crudo had a wonderful lavender salt that I will think about for many days. You probably can't go wrong on this menu, and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this establishment.

    crispy rice with smoked salmon
    Freddy C.

    Uchi Denver completely blew me away! The culinary creativity here is unmatched, and every single dish was beautifully executed. We started with the lettuce wraps featuring daikon, fried garlic, and edamame, which offered a fantastic crunch and fresh flavor. For the warm dishes, the Shrimp Karaage and the tempura Japanese pumpkin were perfectly crispy, while the Crispy Rice with smoked salmon was an absolute standout texturally. The pork belly with edamame sauce was incredibly savory, rich, and melted in the mouth. You also cannot miss the Walu Walu dish and it is remarkably flavorful and tender. The seafood quality is top-tier. The ceviche-style sushi, black cod, and sea bream were incredibly fresh. The Atlantic salmon, tuna, soft shell crab maki, and albacore tuna handroll were all flawless. The real highlights of the night, though, were the Scallop Nigiri with a bright touch of lemon zest and the ultra-decadent, rich Otoro sushi. We finished with the fresh water eel, which was perfectly glazed. Impeccable food, amazing atmosphere, and stellar service. I cannot wait to come back the next time i'm in denver. I wished we had sushi of this quality in omaha

    Precision and focus at the sushi bar.
    John V.

    Uchi is dangerous for people like me. Not because of the raw fish. Because the place understands seduction. I've been eating at Uchi since it opened in Denver and today it still carries that same intoxicating balance of precision, warmth, swagger, and restraint. The room itself glows instead of shouts. Wood slats divide the dining room into little private theaters while the sushi counter hums with focused choreography. Expert hands moving constantly. Rice. Fish. Quiet communication. Tiny acts of discipline repeated hundreds of times a night. I sat down intending to have a civilized happy hour. That plan lasted maybe twelve minutes. The kurodai crudo arrived first. Gooseberry, leche de tigre, candied garlic. Bright, sharp, and alive. This is the kind of starter that wakes up your entire palate and you are reminded that you will absolutely be spending more money than originally intended. Next was the bincho temaki: cool albacore, kimchi, avocado, and a vividly garish orange sauce with some heat to keep the richness from becoming too much. Uchi understands something many restaurants don't: luxuriousness needs balance. Fatty fish without acid, spice, crunch, or brightness is palate exhaustion. And then one after another the deliciousness continued: the oysters were cold and perfect with cucumber, calamansi vinegar, and umeboshi. The day boat scallop nigiri nearly stopped time altogether. Just sweet scallops, rice, citrus, a little finishing salt. Incréable. Or whatever the French word is for "I briefly forgot my own name." And somewhere during martini number one, the staff adopted me. Apparently Uchi keeps notes on guests. Mine, I was told, says I'm "nice and a good eater," which may be the most flattering thing anyone has said to me in months. Suddenly more dishes started appearing. Gifted nigiri. Ikura glowing like little amber jewels (my favorite). A ridiculous and completely delicious carrot toro maki with green chili crunch and enough heat underneath the richness to make the whole thing flirt openly with your mouth. At one point the bartenders literally invented a "walu walu shot" on the fly just because the mood had drifted into improvisational chaos. This was somewhere between oyster shooter, seafood dare, and excellent bad decisions. Meanwhile, the guests next to me started talking to me and the entire energy of the evening shifted into communal sushi-bar joy. Suddenly we were all reacting to dishes, laughing, comparing bites, participating in the same ecosystem of salt, fish, alcohol, and temporary human connection. This is the real thing Uchi sells. Not merely sushi. Attention. Rhythm. Atmosphere. Memory. The feeling of being folded into a beautifully functioning machine dedicated entirely to pleasure. And yes, by the end I was emotional enough to remember being 20 years old eating sushi with an older woman named Alana who wore real fur and introduced me to this whole sensual adult world in the first place. That is what a martini and exceptional nigiri will do to a man. The final bill before tip was somehow only $141, which honestly feels mathematically impossible considering I briefly entered a spiritual relationship with the sushi counter. I tipped $50 because at that point we were basically family. Uchi remains one of the sexiest restaurants in Denver. Not performatively sexy. Not influencer sexy. Actually sexy. Confident. Observant. Generous. Precise. And just dangerous enough to make you order one more thing. Amazing dining experience.

    Janelle S.

    Sushi is amazing, the happy hour is top notch! Service is so attentive and friendly. Ambiance is great definitely upscale for great occasions as well.

    Mapo tofu, a bit too salty to my taste buds
    Ying Z.

    Absolutely amazing first-time dining experience here! My husband and I went with the Omakase + some additional dishes, and it was so hard to choose -- they have such a rare variety of fish on offer. Our Omakase included a daily special recommended by sushi chef Christopher, along with kingfish and kanpachi. My favorites were the kingfish nigiri, flounder fin nigiri, and Santa Barbara uni nigiri. Everything was incredibly fresh, and you could tell the team puts real effort into balancing flavor while preserving the freshness of each ingredient in every dish. We also had a great conversation with Chef Christopher about the fish we love -- a really nice personal touch. Our only nitpick: the salt seasoning was a touch too strong on a few dishes.

    Erica J.

    Uchi was the perfect place for an intimate birthday dinner. The atmosphere is elevated, and the service was attentive throughout the entire meal. We had the somakase, and every dish seemed better than the last. The hama chili and walu walu were phenomenal. From the quality of the food to the overall experience, this was easily one of the best meals I've had in Denver. A must try for anyone who appreciates exceptional sushi, great service, and an experience that feels special from beginning to end.

    Lauren A.

    Finally went here after not experiencing it for years, and it was great! But not the best sushi place in town. Would definitely go again, but I wasn't as blown away as I thought I would be. Definitely expensive and nice ambiance though.

    Mapo Dopu (vegan deliciousness)
    Laura V.

    This is a fancy sushi place with excellent service. Friends and I sat at the bar & our bartender, Alex, was the best. I let her know I was vegan & she brought out the vegetarian menu & recommended the items that could be made vegan. I had the mapo dofu (made with soft tofu) and it was delicious! I also tried a vegan nigiri AND she hooked me up with a vegan tapioca desert that had pickled blueberries...sooooo good.

    Sashimi
    Michelle R.

    Came here for date night, it has the right lighting for a date vibe or an upscale dinner. Service is great here, servers are very attentive and offer suggestions if asked. Food was good! We ordered a bunch off the menu: shrimp and chicken karaage, two sushi rolls, sashimi, specialty drinks, hot sake, and dessert. I regret not taking photos of the menu but the sashimi we ordered was off the Toyosu market menu, which means the fish is flown in from Japan. It was yellowtail. Very tasty! The rolls were very good too. My boyfriend loved the karaage. The cocktails were pretty damn good. I had a spicy mezcal drink that I thought was very refreshing. The dessert was amazing! It was a banana cake with ice cream, miso caramel and some kind of crumb that was chef's kiss. The restaurant is pricey but I think it reflects the quality of service and food. I would come back but this place is definitely more of a special occasion type of place.

    Sabrina H.

    Uchi was recommended to me by a friend, who actually told me about the Texas locations previously. So, I was really happy to know that one also exists in Denver! It was my first time going to a Uchi even though it is a chain, and I had only heard great things so I had high expectations. We ordered a bunch of items off the menu. They were all delicious and the sashimi was very fresh. Each dish felt very intentional based on the presentation and proportions of the dish. It felt like we were eating "tapas" throughout the night because of the small portions. The only thing I did not like was the chicken karage - it had a very weird aftertaste which I think might have been attributed by the pickle flavor? We ended the night with the fried milk for dessert, which was so great. My friends and I joked we would be coming back and solely ordering the fried milk next time since we loved it so much.

    Bone marrow
    Lily B.

    Super yum. Second time back here and will keep coming. The sushi is so fresh and delicious. Everything is so thoughtful. The only thing was the lychee martini was delicious but not strong at all for that price. Next time I will try something else. My favorites of the night was the waygu tartare, we even put in a second order just to try it again. The zen roll was our second favorite but everything was delicious. Service was slower than last time but they were a full house so we knew what to expect. Already can't wait to go back.

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    When is the happy hour from, and on what days of the week do they do it?

    Hello! We offer happy hour every day, with the exception of a couple holidays. It runs between 4:00-6:00pm.

    Typically how much is the omakase?

    Went today and it was $50 for six course per person (but minimum of two, so $100 total) or $125 for ten course per person.

    Is the Omakase worth it? Will it fill you up?

    For us, yes, definitely!

    Can I bring my own bottle of sake?

    Colorado doesn't allow outside alcohol.

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