Shiso Sushi & Oyster Bar

Sushi. Fresh fish, perfect rolls, and delicate soy sauce. But let me tell you, my recent sushi outing was about so much more than just the sushi. It was about Justin—well, Judy, as I now call him—an unforgettable Flaming Volcano drink, and a stone table that might as well have been a medieval weapon.

The evening started when we entered the cozy restaurant and were greeted by our server, Justin, whose energy could light up a city. “What can I get you started with tonight?” he asked with a smile that could have rivaled the sun. We asked for the Flaming Volcano for Two, a drink we had heard about. It was described as “fiery” and “dramatic,” and boy, was that an understatement.

When the Flaming Volcano arrived, it was a spectacle. A huge glass, swathed in fire, sat in front of us. But then came the kicker: Justin handed us three-foot-long straws. Yes, three feet of straw to drink this concoction, which looked like it came straight out of a volcano movie. “Enjoy!” he said. “You’ll need all three straws.”

As I leaned over to grab one, trying to navigate the absurdity of the situation, I bent down to pick up something—maybe a napkin, maybe my dignity—and wham! I slammed the back of my head on the stone table.

It wasn’t graceful. At all. My friends, who were all girls, immediately burst into laughter. “Are you okay?” one asked, tears in her eyes from laughing so hard. I played it off, but let’s be honest, I had just headbutted a stone table. My friends were still cracking up, and I couldn’t help but join in. If there was ever a more ridiculous moment in my life, I haven’t found it yet.

As I recovered from my head trauma, Justin returned to check on us. We were all still laughing, and Justin seemed unphased by the chaos around him. “Hey,” he said casually, “Random question—anyone here into Pokémon?”

Of course, we all shouted, “Yes!” in unison. Who doesn’t love Pokémon? But here’s where things took a hilarious turn: Justin reached into his apron and pulled out a stack of random Pokémon cards. Not rare cards—nothing special—but just a handful of basic ones like Pidgey, Bulbasaur, and Metapod. “For fun,” he said with a wink, handing them to us. We couldn’t help but laugh as we traded them around like we were kids again.

It wasn’t about rare cards or big trades; it was about the fun of reliving a childhood memory. And honestly, that’s when the night went from good to unforgettable. We were no longer just a group of friends at a sushi place; we were a group of Pokémon fans, sharing laughs over cards and random moments. Oh, and by the way, we also added Justin on Pokémon Go. Yes, that happened. Nothing says "great service" like having your sushi server join your Pokémon Go team.

Meanwhile, the Flaming Volcano continued to burn brightly, and we struggled with our three-foot-long straws, each trying to reach it without getting too close to the fire. Despite the mishap, the sushi was excellent. The salmon sashimi was fresh and tender, the spicy tuna roll was a perfect balance of heat and flavor, and the maki rolls were rolled to perfection.

But let’s be real, the true star of the evening wasn’t the sushi or even the Flaming Volcano—it was the absurdity of it all, coupled with Justin’s (ahem, Judy’s) impeccable sense of humor. He somehow managed to turn a seemingly normal dinner into an unforgettable experience.

So, if you ever find yourself at this sushi restaurant, pondering whether or not to tackle the Flaming Volcano with three-foot-long straws, I’ll tell you this: Go for it. But be prepared for more than just a drink. Be prepared for unexpected moments, shared laughs, and maybe even some random Pokémon cards.

In conclusion: 10/10 would recommend the Flaming Volcano, Justin (Judy), and stone tables that could double as weapons. Just don’t lean too far. And keep some Pokémon cards on hand—you never know when your server w

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi Rolls, Godzilla Roll, Dragon Roll

Highly recommend this place to everyone!
Best sushi what i ever tried in my life, everything was so tasty and really good atmosphere there.
Also all waiters are very friendly and always smile!
If i would be able to put 10 stars i would do it!
Thank you guys a lot!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

The best sushi, I’ve ever tried .Highly recommended.Thanks for the team that works here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always enjoy our visit.
Staff is always smiling & attentive.
The Sushi, is always spot on. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had the oysters and 3 rolls and my goodness, soooo delicious. One of the top 5 sushi joints for us in Denver. We also had the spicy garlic edamame and couldn’t stop eating them! Thanks for a good experience ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi Rolls, Tuna, Crazy Tuna Roll, Spicy Garlic Edamame

Everything was fresh and great quality food. Overall services was great! Will be our regular sushi stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

Tried this spot for a birthday dinner. Very tasty spot. Service was great. Hidden gem in an unassuming spot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was amazing arrive was great cool vibes Justin is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the lunch options with a view that is hard to beat.

Parking: I'm disabled and unfortunately people parking next to the Handicapped spaces don't always park correctly in the lines. Also the Starbucks drive through can cause some issues.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken Lunch Box

Justins a funny guy. Sushi was great

Love the oysters! Love the sashimi! Great service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seaweed Salad, Sushi Rolls, Wasabi, Tuna, Dragon Roll

Ordered delivery and they do not seem to know what masago is because I didn’t get it

We have been coming here for years. We hadn't not been for a while and the last 3 visits everyone was exceptional! Hot savory miso, generous rolls and quality tuna and unagi. See you soon!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls, Tuna, Tuna Roll

My favorite affordable sushi spot. Their lunch special is excellent — two rolls plus salad and soup for around $17 including tax and tip. If you want a third roll, it’s just a little more. The sushi is delicious and the staff are great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

Justin is an amazing server. Despite langue barrier he is there to help the ones who run it. This is an amazing place for a date night. Better than 90% of the places I’ve been.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5