26 Best Japanese Restaurants in Denver

“Soooo delicious! Just had one of my best meals out in a long while! Every item was delicious and save room for the fried milk dessert — trust me! Plus a great Manhattan with Japanese whiskey“

“I had the opportunity to visit this fine spot and it was well worth it. The flavors and diverse menu had a solid mix of traditional and new perspectives. I'm definitely going back. Thank you team! It was perfect. E“

“This place is a treasure. The food was delicious and the building and garden are so calm and beautiful. Worth going out of your way for.“

“Great Food!!! Come here whenever I come to Denver.❤️❤️“

“We love Kobe An and have been patrons going back 30 years since they were in Lakewood. Marco has done an amazing job with the new -er location and his staff is well trained. His newer sushi chefs are doing a fantastic job which leaves him free to focus more on the front of the house. We told him tonight that the sushi is the best it’s been in the 30 years we’ve been going to his restaurants. The hamachi and mussels were outstanding, as were the rolls and cocktails. The new Kobe An is the real deal.“

“I had the pleasure to eat at this fine establishment over the weekend with some great people! Let’s just say Sushi Den do not disappoint for my fist experience and will definitely be back. Everything was awesome from the cocktails to the Nigiri and high end Whisky!“

“This is a ? the best sushi I’ve ever had super friendly staff, helpful accommodating any allergies you might have. The vibration and food is absolutely great and food comes out looking delicious.

Vegetarian options: Helpful and patience while helping you navigate the menu so you get what you want .

Kid-friendliness: Hopeful in explaining the menu and deciding helping you decide what“

“Best sushi I’ve ever had. We were traveling from out of state & the only thing I have to complain about is there aren’t any locations outside of Denver, ruined all other sushi for me. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere!!!“

“Great service and great food!“

“Absolutely loved the food here. Service was also friendly and prompt. I have been looking for a great neighborhood spot that doesn’t break the bank and this is definitely it. Great portions on the nigiri and perfectly fresh. This is my new go to for sushi that could easily rival Uchi or Temaki Den on quality of fish.“

“Quinn and Kristina knock it out of the park every time. This spot is the cleanest and everything is always so fresh tasting. I love coming here for lunch. I found them during restaurant week and they have quickly become a favorite amongst me and my friends!“

“there is only 1 way to describe this place which would be absolutely amazing. the flavor was on point!!! the restaurant was clean staff was friendly. I can't wait to go back an try more!“

“Me and babe visited Colorado and I’ve been wanting a good ramen place to eat at and this place is #1 in my book the food was so delicious I tried the Tori ramen and we also shared the gyoza and veggie rolls and they were fried to perfection the sauce that came with them was also delicious 10/10 will come again soon!“

“Great food and service! The most tender chicken breast ever. The desserts are so delicious. Clean and cozy dining room. Staff that makes you feel like family. All around fantastic dining experience.“

“We went for bowls of Ramen to ease our holiday coughs and make the colder weather easier. Excellent ramen, both regular and spicy tonkatsu. Broth, noodles, pork belly were everything we wanted. Home made gyoza worth the order. We'll be back.“

“The food was an array of quality. The beef tartare was insanely delicious. I wish I had more

The nigiri offered felt over priced. I'm not sure if some of the offerings were what brought it up, but some cuts tasted amazing, some just felt like run of the mill. This wouldn't have been an issue if the "market price" wasn't so high. I'd love to have seen a breakdown. The nigiri pricing seemed way higher from other, less bougie feeling, sushi spots around and I didn't feel like each piece reflected that with the flavor.
Also $8 for Asahi beer. Had to have been something about the price of brick and mortar lol. $8 is a tall boy elsewhere

As others have stated. Service is extremely slow. My partner and I waited probably 20 minutes after we got drinks for someone to come by. They tried taking our order as soon as we were seated and then didn't come by again until 20 minutes later.

The atmosphere... It was nice. It was moody and modern and I felt like it was a good date environment and place to dress up. There's two different sides. The front of the restaurant is bright and casual and the back, where I sat, was modern and had some clubby beats and music playing.

Not a place I'd go often but the tartare has me not eliminating it from a revisit“

“I love it. Eat here regularly. Teriyaki chicken is the BOMB!!!“

“Fanatic service! Great neighborhood restaurant. Check it out 🍣😘“

“Loved this!! My first time in, our waiter was so helpful and guided along a delicious adventure. We started with the cucumber salad SO GOOD. Then we got the spicy gyoza, loved the sauce!!! For dinner we split a bowl of ramen and some sushi. Everything was so delicious and only $42. I will be coming back“

“Umm what a true gem! The food is so good you love every bite! It reminds me of a mom and pop sushi bar in l.a. … bangin!! Fresh, crisp, and delicious in every bite! And extremely affordable for the quality! Just had lunch with some friends and hands down so fresh and so clean!!!“

“I am addicted to this place. I am in love with their Shoyu ramen with soft boiled egg and their vegetable tempura. There are many options for other ramen as well as other Japanese dishes and sushi. It's small but cozy. I just love it!“

“TOKIO is an absolute gem in Denver! I came for the ramen but also loved their sushi! (Monday is $2 salmon night). The ramen menu is stacked with delicious options, my pick was the spicy shoyu, rich and comforting with perfect chashu pork. I also tried the Kyoto Matcha IPA, which was super unique and surprisingly refreshing. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and great specials like sea eel and sea urchin. Definitely worth a visit if you're into ramen or want to test your competitive eating skills! (Check out their 5.5lb challenge!)“

“The Best here in Denver away from the ocean“

“Obento is consistently one of the best places for lunch in Denver. Their bento boxes are always piping hot and have a nice mix of an entree, salad, and usually two sides that can vary. It’s always flavorful, fast and affordable, making it one of my go-to lunch spots. I also love their boba teas—they’re a nice size for the price. Highly recommend!“

“Sukiya Ramen is a consistent 5/5.

My usual order is a build your own ramen.
Tonkatsu broth, thin noodles, chicken, crispy onions, crispy garlic, green onions, bean sprouts, and an order of extra noodles.

Consistently delicious every time!“