25 Best Japanese Restaurants near Golden

“Very good nigiri and service has been excellent my last two visits. Fish quality is very good especially for all you can eat. 5-STARS“

“10/10 great experience. I come from Texas and we were a party of 4. We got to Colorado kinda late but the workers still gave us excellent service and we didn’t feel rushed even though we got done eating 30 minutes before closing time. Shrimp Tempura roll is delish!“

“My husband and I had just arrived in Golden, were ambling down Washington Street, Historic Golden’s main drag, and stumbled into what turned out to be a great sushi joint: Okinawa– for a bang-up lunch of truly fine sushi, sashimi, seaweed salad, & sake! EVERYTHING looks 100% better after a meal like that!“

“Great atmosphere, good food definitely good sushi!!!“

“Delicious food and great service. It is order first and pay. Then sit down and eat style. But it was definitely worth it. I ordered the tofu hibachi and I was so surprised at how flavorful it was. Usually they don’t (as in some places I go to) don’t season the vegetables and the tofu. But the tofu was well seasoned!. Fried rice was delicious. My friend got one of the Poké bowls. And she said it was really good too.“

“I've been sleeping on this place! The build-your-own poke bowl had fresh ingredients that tasted amazing. Wish I would have taken a photo. It's clean inside (maybe a little too air conditioned but I'm always cold so can't hold it against them.) Staff is great. I'll be back.“

“Fresh. Yummy. GF/DF options make my stomach happy. Thank you.“

“went for the first time yesterday. got that curry soup which was good (well order again not too sweet like coconut curt can be sometimes) but I asked for my rice on the side since it was to- go. rice was left off :( also, there was a little piece if eggshell in my soup. I was so glad that was at the end bc my feelings would have been hurt if I found it before I was just about finished eating. my daughter had a Cali roll that she said was good. and a kid's bento box. the Ramen was a bit dry IMO but everyone liked it fine. good mango lemonade. I did an Arnold Palmer with mine.“

“Great Experience!!! They did it again 🔥“

“Exactly what I expected and more the flavors where all there! Presentation amazing!!! Simple and perfect for sushi lovers other go!“

“The friendly staff and consistently delicious food never disappoints!!! thank you for always giving great service. Big Kudos to the Sunday team for making the best bowl I’ve ever had! Special thanks to the cashier with the metal-rimmed circle glasses—you were a Gem“

“If you’re ever at the mall and craving Japanese cuisine, this spot is a must-visit.

The food here is consistently delicious, making it a standout in the food court. The staff are incredibly friendly and always go the extra mile to ensure a great experience.

They’re happy to let you sample before you commit, which is a nice touch. Plus, they don’t skimp on portions, so you definitely get your money’s worth.

If you’re looking for a satisfying meal with a side of excellent service, this place should be at the top of your list.“

“Vegetarian options: Miso soup, veggie sushi roll, edamame, onigiri, veggie bowls. Vegetarian items are clearly labeled.

Kid-friendliness: They mark which dishes are kid friendly on the menu, and they have a lot of options kids love like chicken katsu and Ramires“

“It was my boyfriend and I first time eating at a sushi restaurant. The atmosphere was great, the men preparing the sushi were hard at work, and most of all Jorge was very attentive, fun, and professional. He made many suggestions and they were all great! Definitely a great date night, we even enjoyed sake with the ppl next to us. We will be back!“

“Excellent sushi! Server gentleman who is always there is also very nice and assisting. Prices are totally reasonable for sushi! I love this place :)“

“Great food, great service, one of our favorite sushi places💜💜“

“Ate inside with my 3 year old. was great!“

“One of my favorite restaurants. The food and service here is amazing.“

“Our server Candy was fantastic. She was attentive, answered our questions and was flexible when we asked to change our table location. She was patient in answering our questions about food choices. We ordered the All you can eat option. The food was delicious and we enjoyed our dining experience. Candy is the best and has been our server on numerous occasions over the years.“

“This is hands down my go-to sushi spot for both dine-in and takeout. The fish is always fresh, the rolls are creative without being overdone, and the service is consistently friendly. Whether I’m grabbing something quick to-go or sitting down for a relaxing meal, it never disappoints. Highly recommend the spicy tuna roll and any of the chef’s specials!“

“be there twice now love this place 😍“

“Some of the best sushi I have had in denver to date. Reasonably priced and outstanding presentation of their dishes. The sushi melted in my mouth in a way ive never experienced before and the flavors were outstanding. The restaurant is a rather stereotypical asian themed interior and the service was on par for a small shop like this, but the food was incredible.“

“Alexa is by far the person in Colorado that I would go to for AMAZING jams!“

“This is a fast food chain that doesn't exist where I'm from (Oklahoma), but I thought it was good. The chicken had a slightly tough texture, but the flavors were good, and the portions were adequate. Nobody in my family got sick, despite all their allergies, so I call it a win!

Kid-friendliness: There was a family of kids there. The food is kid friendly because it's not spicy or vegetable heavy, unless you order it that way.

Wheelchair accessibility: The doors were easy to access, with wide sidewalks, and I believe the door I entered had one of those buttons to hold it open.“

“I think that every place should be reviewed, from the worst to the best to the just okay.

TLDR: This place is... pretty good!

I really enjoyed the food, and the service was very quick. The actual restaurant was a bit mediocre, but I can't provide many details on that since I ordered takeout.

I saw one review saying they had an issue with ordering out using Menufy, and I believe that's been resolved as I had no issues!

The service was quick, and I received my order within 15 minutes of me ordering. Though I did order at 9:30 at night so that probably had something to do with the quickness.

The inside of the restaurant wasn't anything to write home about. A good 9ish kinda big tables with chairs placed around an empty main room. Little privacy and I can't speak to the cleanliness sadly, which I know some people mentioned wasn't the best.

I ordered the Chicken Scewers (first and second pic) and the Chicken with Mixed Veggies (third pic) dinner combo with Fried Rice (fourth pic).

The Chicken Scewers were $8.99 for four of them, which I thought was a bit pricy until I got them. Very big pieces of chicken and very juicy. The skin was a bit burnt, but it was mostly at the ends. I was worried about the chicken itself being cooked alright since I've seen some reviews about food poisoning, but the chicken was cooked fully! Very good otherwise, 8/10.

The Chicken and Mixed Veggies (dinner special) was $13.99 with an added surcharge of $2.00 for the fried rice. This sounded about right and what I'd usually pay for at a typical East Aian restaurant.

The chicken was more thinly cut and was also very good and juicy. The chicken got cold and a bit quickly, but I was fine with that. The veggies we *very* mixed as well. From broccoli to bell peppers, there was everything. I think there were red and green bell peppers, mini corn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and cucumber. 9/10

The Fried Rice was...fine? I don't usually get fried rice as I'm not a huge fan of rice in general, but it tasted more or less fine. It's a bit dry and stale, and I saw some people say that it was Mexican fried rice? I think it may be after looking at some pictures online. 6/10

There was also a Convenience Fee of $1.50 and a Tax of $1.77. In total, without tip, my order was $26.25. Considering I'll definitely have leftovers with how big the portions were, I'm satisfied with that.“