Many moons ago, I ate here with a friend and was astounded at the high level of service. It’s impressive that this restaurant maintains such a stellar atmosphere and quality of food and service, nearly a year later.
Lucas Francis
This place was my go to, but recently the quality of the food and experience has diminished over time. It's become more of a disappointment than a vibrant spot.
Makizushico reminded me of why we fell in love with food. We did their omakase which was ~by far~ the best valued omakase we'd ever had. We walked in expecting casual 'nice & good' sushi rolls - we left, absolutely shocked, knowing that Makizushico deserves a place on the podium for Denver's Best Sushi. Absolutely stunning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Kang
I would give the chef behind the sushi bar 10 stars if I can! It's absolutely the highlight of our trip in Denver. We ordered omakase, and the fish are so fresh. The chef told us most of the fish are from Japan by air, so it's amazingly fresh and delicious. Salmon belly was from Scotland, omg the taste was rich. We absolutely enjoyed the meal, and everyone was extremely friendly. We will for sure be back. Do not pass on this best Japanese restaurant in Denver area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Shapiro
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. 11/10. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Conard
We absolutely loved the food quality! Fish was amazing, Toro was insanely good. Cool little spot in the burbs! Service was awkward and slow but still adequate!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Adam You
Went to Makizushico for omakase last time to use up my American Express Platinum Resy benefit, since it's one of the few Asian restaurants in town offering lunch service on Resy.
Having enjoyed it so much then, as this quarter's Resy benefit about to expire, went back for another meal. The place was quite busy during luch hours on a weekday, with a steady stream of customers coming in. Many didn't even glance at the menu, probably regulars.
Knowing their omakase is excellent, this time ordered from the menu. Ordered miso soup, gyoza, toro sashimi, sushi deluxe, chirashi bowl, gyu-don, unagi don, and a slice of mille cake this time.
The miso soup was solid—hot and properly simmered. Gyoza had crispy skins with chewy wrap and tasty fillings—well done.
The toro sashimi was fresh and generously cut. No frills needed, just a dip in soy sauce was enough to bring out its fine texture and flavor. The sushi deluxe included eight varieties of nigiri and salmon rolls. The sashimi slices were generously thick, uniformly sized and cut, with rice balls holding together perfectly, not too loose or tight. The vinegared rice complemented the fish's natural sweetness well.
The chirashi rice was prepared excellently, springy and chewy, paired with several types of raw fish sashimi, including some premium cuts, all sliced to just the right thickness.
The gyu-don used thin slices of tender marbled beef. The rich sauce and sweet onions complemented the beef's savory flavor beautifully. The rice, soaked in the sauce, is fluffy and delicious, rivaling Yoshinoya's beef bowl.
The kabayaki eel pieces in the unagi don were quite generous. The skin was slightly crispy, while the meat was rich, tender, and succulent. The kabayaki sauce was perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too salty. The rice was soft and chewy.
Finally, the mille cake had a silky smooth texture that melted in the mouth, with a delightful blend of creaminess and pastry aroma, without being overly rich.
Another satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Sashimi Deluxe
Ben Toms
Great for omakase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C K
This is hands down some of the best sushi I have ever had. We had some of the tuna sashimi and special rolls. Every item we had was phenomenal. The service was also great and the ambiance. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aurie Jarrell
I really hate to leave a bad review as I had high hopes after reading reviews and having this restaurant on my radar for a bit.
Our server was very nice but, the wait staff is understaffed, I think there was only one server taking orders in a packed restaurant. It was hard to get his attention as he was running around, I felt for him really.
The quality was lacking for the chu toro, it was some of the lowest quality l've ever had, for a cut so expensive it was a real let down. The nigiri in general was so tiny, the waygu was absolutely inedible and chewy and the rice was not seasoned well. It was just a really underwhelming experience. I felt like the prices didn't match the quality. The nigiri is called sushi which is a red flag as well, also there was no wasabi served, however I was able to request pickled wasabi, but real wasabi would have been preferred.
If I go out to get Japanese food I want a close to authentic experience and this felt very catered to the locals. Overall it was a very disappointing dinner.
Came here on Sat night with friends and had the worst experience from the male servers there! Restaurant was fairly busy yet all the male workers just kept chatting with one another in the back not caring about customers up front.. It's also not the first time I've seen this happening. Unprofessional and unacceptable!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Isabella Coyle
Great atmosphere and seating options, every dish we had was stellar! The matcha crepe cake was delicious. Perfect sashimi. Cocktails well made.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mishi B.
I would have given a better rating if me and my husband werent wedged in a corner at the bar with the fan blowing right on us after coming in from the cold so I have to say we were pretty uncomfortable. Though, the food was pretty good and like how much effort they put into presentation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Laurymar Guilfu
This was one of the most delicious and memorable omakase experiences I’ve ever had. The chef—whose name I unfortunately can’t remember—was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He explained each course beautifully, and every bite was unbelievably fresh. I loved every moment of it. I’ve already told all my friends about this restaurant, and I will 100% be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alissa Harper
Second time dining here and it is exceptional. Food is incredible - fish is so fresh! Totoro roll is out of this world. Atmosphere is great. The staff is truly what makes this place standout though… KIM is so sweet, knowledgeable and takes such good care of us… even remembered our favorite sake! She has made this our go to favorite place.
Many moons ago, I ate here with a friend and was astounded at the high level of service. It’s impressive that this restaurant maintains such a stellar atmosphere and quality of food and service, nearly a year later.
This place was my go to, but recently the quality of the food and experience has diminished over time. It's become more of a disappointment than a vibrant spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Miso Soup, Pork Belly Buns
Makizushico reminded me of why we fell in love with food. We did their omakase which was ~by far~ the best valued omakase we'd ever had. We walked in expecting casual 'nice & good' sushi rolls - we left, absolutely shocked, knowing that Makizushico deserves a place on the podium for Denver's Best Sushi. Absolutely stunning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give the chef behind the sushi bar 10 stars if I can! It's absolutely the highlight of our trip in Denver. We ordered omakase, and the fish are so fresh. The chef told us most of the fish are from Japan by air, so it's amazingly fresh and delicious. Salmon belly was from Scotland, omg the taste was rich. We absolutely enjoyed the meal, and everyone was extremely friendly. We will for sure be back. Do not pass on this best Japanese restaurant in Denver area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best sushi I've ever had. 11/10. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We absolutely loved the food quality! Fish was amazing, Toro was insanely good. Cool little spot in the burbs! Service was awkward and slow but still adequate!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Went to Makizushico for omakase last time to use up my American Express Platinum Resy benefit, since it's one of the few Asian restaurants in town offering lunch service on Resy.
Having enjoyed it so much then, as this quarter's Resy benefit about to expire, went back for another meal. The place was quite busy during luch hours on a weekday, with a steady stream of customers coming in. Many didn't even glance at the menu, probably regulars.
Knowing their omakase is excellent, this time ordered from the menu. Ordered miso soup, gyoza, toro sashimi, sushi deluxe, chirashi bowl, gyu-don, unagi don, and a slice of mille cake this time.
The miso soup was solid—hot and properly simmered. Gyoza had crispy skins with chewy wrap and tasty fillings—well done.
The toro sashimi was fresh and generously cut. No frills needed, just a dip in soy sauce was enough to bring out its fine texture and flavor. The sushi deluxe included eight varieties of nigiri and salmon rolls. The sashimi slices were generously thick, uniformly sized and cut, with rice balls holding together perfectly, not too loose or tight. The vinegared rice complemented the fish's natural sweetness well.
The chirashi rice was prepared excellently, springy and chewy, paired with several types of raw fish sashimi, including some premium cuts, all sliced to just the right thickness.
The gyu-don used thin slices of tender marbled beef. The rich sauce and sweet onions complemented the beef's savory flavor beautifully. The rice, soaked in the sauce, is fluffy and delicious, rivaling Yoshinoya's beef bowl.
The kabayaki eel pieces in the unagi don were quite generous. The skin was slightly crispy, while the meat was rich, tender, and succulent. The kabayaki sauce was perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too salty. The rice was soft and chewy.
Finally, the mille cake had a silky smooth texture that melted in the mouth, with a delightful blend of creaminess and pastry aroma, without being overly rich.
Another satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase, Sashimi Deluxe
Great for omakase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is hands down some of the best sushi I have ever had. We had some of the tuna sashimi and special rolls. Every item we had was phenomenal. The service was also great and the ambiance. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really hate to leave a bad review as I had high hopes after reading reviews and having this restaurant on my radar for a bit.
Our server was very nice but, the wait staff is understaffed, I think there was only one server taking orders in a packed restaurant. It was hard to get his attention as he was running around, I felt for him really.
The quality was lacking for the chu toro, it was some of the lowest quality l've ever had, for a cut so expensive it was a real let down. The nigiri in general was so tiny, the waygu was absolutely inedible and chewy and the rice was not seasoned well. It was just a really underwhelming experience. I felt like the prices didn't match the quality. The nigiri is called sushi which is a red flag as well, also there was no wasabi served, however I was able to request pickled wasabi, but real wasabi would have been preferred.
If I go out to get Japanese food I want a close to authentic experience and this felt very catered to the locals. Overall it was a very disappointing dinner.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here on Sat night with friends and had the worst experience from the male servers there! Restaurant was fairly busy yet all the male workers just kept chatting with one another in the back not caring about customers up front.. It's also not the first time I've seen this happening. Unprofessional and unacceptable!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great atmosphere and seating options, every dish we had was stellar! The matcha crepe cake was delicious. Perfect sashimi. Cocktails well made.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would have given a better rating if me and my husband werent wedged in a corner at the bar with the fan blowing right on us after coming in from the cold so I have to say we were pretty uncomfortable. Though, the food was pretty good and like how much effort they put into presentation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
This was one of the most delicious and memorable omakase experiences I’ve ever had. The chef—whose name I unfortunately can’t remember—was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He explained each course beautifully, and every bite was unbelievably fresh. I loved every moment of it. I’ve already told all my friends about this restaurant, and I will 100% be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second time dining here and it is exceptional.
Food is incredible - fish is so fresh! Totoro roll is out of this world.
Atmosphere is great.
The staff is truly what makes this place standout though… KIM is so sweet, knowledgeable and takes such good care of us… even remembered our favorite sake! She has made this our go to favorite place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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