50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Highlands Ranch

“I recently discovered this hidden gem of a sushi restaurant tucked away in a strip mall next to Starbucks and that shares a parking lot with Taco Bell in Highlands Ranch. From the outside, it’s easy to miss, But once you step inside, you’re in for a treat!

The menu is massive, offering an impressive variety of sushi, sashimi, rolls, and Japanese dishes. What stands out is the freshness of the food and the high-quality ingredients. The sushi was some of the best in the area, beating the regular spots in Highlands Ranch.

Our server was delightful —kind, attentive, and very helpful in navigating the menu. They made excellent recommendations and made us feel well taken care of.

The only downside is the atmosphere, which feels a bit blah and could use some updating to match the quality of the food. However, the restaurant just started offering beer, wine, and sake, and plans to expand their liquor menu soon, which is a promising!

Despite the unassuming location and lackluster ambiance, the incredible food and top-notch service make this my new favorite sushi spot in Highlands Ranch. If you’re looking for fresh, delicious sushi that outshines the competition, don’t let the location deter you—this place is great!“

“My daughter wrote on her school paper that Tokyo Joes a was her favorite restaurant when whe was in kindergarten (age 5). She just graduated high school (age 18) and we have continued to visit & enjoy on a regular basis. The great healthy food, comfortable atmosphere and the memories we've shared at a Tokyo Joes, will keep us coming back!“

“Awesome food and friendly staff made me, and keep me a regular. The whole family have become "addicts".“

“We used to drive locally to castle rock venue but I was referred to this location in highlands ranch and the entire check list was demonstrably superior The place was ten times nicer ambiance and tastefully decorated and modern. Above all a very clean and well kept restaurant We had a fantastic hibachi chef. We got a sudden birthday disco like lighting surprise for my wife. The food was immaculate for all concerned. Our party of 8 truly had a wonderful time We would all strongly recommend it“

“Overall, I have always enjoyed my bowl but this time I decided to try the new wok spicy chicken….holy cow it was like eating fire! If you don’t like hot then I would avoid this new bowl…pretty sure my taste buds will be in shock for a little bit longer. Next time I’ll be going back to my standby salmon or regular chicken bowl.“

“Sushi Mango is a must-visit for sushi lovers! We did the steamed gyoza dumplings and the tempura shrimp! Both were delicious!

The fish is incredibly fresh, and the portions are generous — you can really taste the quality in every bite. We tried several rolls, and each one was phenomenal:

Black Dragon Roll – Rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Hearty eel pieces!

Tempura Shrimp Roll – Perfectly crispy with a great balance of texture and taste. Loved this one because the sauce to roll ratio was great!

Rainbow Roll – Fresh slices of fish over a classic
California roll and colorful favorite done right.

Bronco Roll – Unique and packed with flavor — a definite standout! A little spicy and well balanced!

Lollipop roll - this one was the cucumber outside and no rice! Very yummy with a fun refreshing sauce! It was well balanced!

Sushi and sashimi are generous cuts and fresh! I appreciate their display of our order!

The quality, flavor, and portion size exceeded our expectations. Sushi Mango knows what they’re doing, and we’ll definitely be back!

Staff and service were great!“

“Such a gem of a restaurant! The korean lady serving us was so sweet. We had questions regarding our dietary restrictions and she was so patient with us and explained everything thoroughly.
We like to avoid mirin/sake and cross contact with meat when eating sushi and she explained that they only use vinegar to season their rice and their meat and fish stations completely separate. 10/10 just for that!
We ordered-
1.Spicy tuna rolls- 10/10
2.Castle pines rolls- 10/10, this was so good!
If you are living in this area you must visit them or, like us, if you are just driving through Colorado on your way to see garden of the gods or something like that, you better stop and try it out!
10/10, definitely recommend 👌“

“Great place! The service is wonderful, food is fresh, drinks hit the spot and environment is friendly, clean and welcoming.“

“Very happy with the reopening of sushi castle! Everything was amazing, so glad you’re back!“

“muy buena atención al cliente y la comida exquisita“

“Lots of portions, delicious taste, lots of options, no sushi which was disappointing…. Didn’t taste their poke bowls but maybe next time. Service is fast but it got packed around 5pm so go there early. Family friendly restaurant. Go here for your ramen fix!“

“My husband took me here for my birthday last night. Our first time there. Everything was absolutely amazing and delicious! We had the Omakase. Outstanding! I highly recommend this place! The atmosphere was beautiful, clean and perfect. The sushi chefs were very nice and talented. Very impressive! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Really enjoyed this place. It is a little smaller and we appreciated that while there was music playing it was quiet enough that it don't interfere with your ability to have a nice conversation. The staff was very friendly and made some great recommendations. Also loved that they had a variety of appetizers and sushi rolls that you won't find other places. They were unique and really good. We will absolutely be returning.“

“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!“

“Deliciously fresh sushi. ALWAYS excellent service. Ask for Sonny, he's amazing! This is by far our go-to sushi restaurant!! you can't go wrong“

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

“Ordered a handful of different rolls for dinner. Fish tasted pretty fresh, rolls were a good size.

We personally didn’t like the Hawaiian roll— the flavors were kind of overwhelming & the pieces of fish felt too large for a single bite. It was probably just personal preference as there was nothing wrong with the roll!“

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

“Delicious sushi etc. I was told they are owned by Sushi Den. This is by far the best Japanese restaurant in town! I highly recommend. They have buzzers at the table if you need your waitperson! What a great time we had.“

“I think this id perhaps the best Sushi anywhere in Douglas county. It is certainly the best I have had in the Denver area. The service is excellent. We were seated quickly and the specials were explained to us. The fresh sea scallop was amazing. We ordered a la cart Nigiri which was super fresh and great size portions. Our new go to place for sushi! I am celiac and was able to eat Gluten Free here safely!“

“This place is wonderful! They make you feel very welcome and always have something special for the kids 😄“

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

“It was so good the service it so good and the food came so fast“

“My family enjoys dining here often. We like supporting a family owned restaurant with one of the best ramen bowls we have had. Highly recommend the seafood ramen bowls and dumplings. It’s been our favorite for cold nights. The price is reasonable.“

“Excellent Sushi with every bite!“

“amazing! my son and I went for a late lunch and it was so good! definitely going again“

“Perfect the way it is, no need to change anything.“

“It was delivered fresh and hot. In addition, Deborah F’s order (and her child’s) was delivered to me. It was sooo good. I’m sorry the other Deb didn’t get her meal this evening, but I can attest that Tokey Joe makes good food using fresh ingredients. I would have given 5 stars, but only gave 4 because they goofed up someone else’s order.“

“Awesome Lunch Beef Teriyaki Bento Box. cant wait to come back and try some other dishes. 5 🌟“

“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!“

“The food was delicious. The service was great when we walked in and ordered. Ordered my son the bento box and was surprised with how much food you get for the great price. I highly recommend eating here. It was well worth it and I wish we had one where we live. When we're back in the area, we'll be back“

“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“

“A very dark and sorted tale of soul killing and agonizing terror with zero hints of intrigue and only heart stabbing comedy at my sole expense that led me here again. is still food here.“

“It's good, but they skimp on the yum yum sauce. We have to buy extra and the tiny cups they put it in are barely half full. We came here when they opened and they were much more generous with it... I'm pretty sure the to go cups of yum yum sauce got smaller.“

“It was soo good! We had a great combo of roles and the bbq chicken was amazing as well. Fast service and a great vibe“

“Am excelent Japanese food !!!!“

“Absolutely delicious! Great sushi, fresh fish, and fantastic prices. The staff is friendly and amazing! So glad I found this place!“

“Fresh sushi 🍣 and a fantastic Japanese Beer 🍻 and Saki menu“

“This place was one of the best food place that I went int Colorado. I went in during rainy day. They still welcomed me even if I was smelly and soaked with water. They served me warm soups and curry. The taste was just so delicious! I usually do not leave the comment, but this place is hard not to leave the comment. Anyway, great place and I think I will visit again if I have a chance to come to Colorado again.“

“one of our go to places for Sushi. very happy repeat customers and the service is excellent.“

“Good is ALWAYS HREAT!!!!“

“Amazing! FRESH PERFECTLY CRAFTED ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS SUSHI ! We get sashimi when we dine and the fire island roll! OH MY GOD I CANT STOP CRAVING THIS PLACE ! I eat slow here because it just tastes so good ! Thank you guys for serving us such yummy sushi ! We will never stop coming ! :)“

“It has the most delicious Japanese food and most notably, great hospitality. If you're in Denver, this is the place to go for a delicious meal. Please call ahead for reservations. My friends rave about the food here. Don't forget to try the chocolate cake and pineapple flip cake. We will probably go back tonight because we loved it so much. I had the tofu steak and spicy garlic edema beans. Gyoza, paneo oysters, baby back ribs and teriyaki chicken. The sushi rolls were good too!“

“Jorge is such a wonderful server! always kind, attentive, and especially great with kids! He even helps my daughter set up her chopsticks every time, which she loves. The food here is consistently amazing, and I couldn’t recommend it more. 10/10!“

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

“The best sushi I’ve had in Colorado so far that’s not crazy expensive / like downtown Denver. This is my go too for sushi and the lunch bento boxes are very generous. Top quality!“

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

“Rock solid choice for Asian food in the area. I loved the sampler platter for two, great deal, great food. I always love getting options with the sauces as well, and that sampler had that. They give out a free pineapple dessert as stock per table, sliced and chopped with powdered sugar and some plum sugar powder on it, and that was a pleasant surprise.
Family owned and operated, nice charm and good atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!“

“Yummy food, Nice and pretty, Child friendly, Good service. I will be back.“

“A... plus! A must-go-to for this food. We really missed these mochi donuts! We found them here! I took many pics, thanks. Also, we accidentally ordered the wrong numbers at first... I'm glad because these hot dogs were better than I've had before, I think.“