50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Highlands Ranch

“This place has been exemplary every time we come. The sushi chefs take great care in crafting the dishes and are extremely friendly. When we order hot tea, it never runs empty before we are offered another kettle of it. Even the California roll tastes terrific, and yet, it costs less than if you were to buy a roll off the shelf at the grocery store next door.“

“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.“

“Great experience here! The food was really good, I got chicken katsu and diver scallops the two times I’ve gone. Sushi is really good, but what I’m most impressed about is the little outdoor dining area they have! They managed to make a zenful, relaxing atmosphere in the middle of a busy strip mall. I love the lights hanging and the water fall thing, it’s so nice! And I LOVED the mango mousse cake. I normally don’t like cake too much, but this one is delicious.“

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

“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 👌“

“I liked my salmon bowl and the boba smoothie tasted good without being too sweet. My boyfriend liked his ramen, but not as much as I liked my salmon bowl. Restaurant is on the small side. I appreciate that this is a well priced and convenient place to get a healthy meal out.“

“muy buena atención al cliente y la comida exquisita“

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

“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 🍣😘“

“This is a wonderful restaurant. It's Asian and sushi and sashimi. The fish is truly fresh. There is a miso black cod I have everytime I go. It's very flavorful and delicious. The sashimi salmon is high quality and very fresh. The menu has great variety.
The service is excellent.“

“I’ve been coming to this place for years now, and the quality has always been fantastic. It is a small business with usually just two people working so you may have to wait a bit but I promise it’s worth it. Absolutely recommend their food and fair prices.“

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

“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!“

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

“Excellent Sushi with every bite!“

“My wife and I went here for a date night and had an excellent dinner.

First off, the building and atmosphere is very nice. The restaurant feels very japanese, but also very spacious and kind of swanky (especially for Aurora).

Secondly, the staff was very attentive and enthusiastic about the food. Our waiter did a great job of balancing taking care of our needs vs. leaving us alone to talk and enjoy or meal.

Thirdly, the quality and freshness of our food was extremely high. I would put leezakaya up against any place in Denver (sushi den, hapa, etc.)in terms of quality and freshness, but the price felt more than fair. We had some rolls, a sashimi plate, a bowl of ramen, a couple pieces of specialty sushi, and a macha tiramasu. Everything came out lightning quick and tasted excellent. I highly recommend the fatty tuna, ramen, and the lemon roll.

Fourth, after such a great meal, I was expecting our bill to be super big, but we paid about $160. Like i said, this felt more than fair!

Overall, with all of the excellent choices of restaurants in Aurora, I think it's hard to be blown away by a restaurant. Leezakaya sets itself apart by having ultra high quality seafood, good prices, and a great atmosphere. Our experience was fantastic and I am excited to go there again!“

“Best omakase in Colorado! definitely worth the experience!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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 and drinks not to expensive“

“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 enjoyed my experience at the Joe's, I liked that it was made out of the knowing of it, like in a day dream. Where i was looking out of and what it was looking at, a California roll, wasn't separate their was no boundary between my self as the witness and the delicious snow shell crab california roll from Tokyo joes. And i have learned that fear and anxiety and family fights about frying pans at dinner can stem from the sense of incompleteness and separateness that arises out of overlooking the obviousness of the witness as ones own nature.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“Am excelent Japanese food !!!!“

“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“

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

“Was so happy to see a ramen and pho place open up here (we live across the street). The server was so friendly and refilled our drinks promptly. We ordered the summer rolls, chicken ramen, and chicken lo mein noodles. Everything was so good and very delicious - cannot recommend this place enough. I forgot to take photos of everything because we dove in and eat it right up.“

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

“I got the titanic boat. The fish was fresh, but the nigiri wasn’t work it. You got enough fish anyways. I would just get sashimi and rolls. The fish was frozen and very cold. The miso soup had few ingredients and was mainly broth. The Godzilla roll was quite good.

Parking: The restaurant was difficult to find.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Str8 "MADNESS"..😂👌🏾.. so far it has been freaking delicious“

“Good is ALWAYS HREAT!!!!“

“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!“

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