It was okay. Overpriced like a ski town but it was good. Just excepted more . Maybe that’s my fault . I had high expectations. Service was very good just again not what we expected. Just okay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tim Gross
I know it's Telluride and prices are higher here but paying $28 dollars for a shrimp tempura roll I could have got at literally any other restaurant in the country for 64% less, I expected one of the most delectable roll I've ever had in my life....aaaaand it was just a normal shrimp tempura roll.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tianhao Wu
Good service and good environment, but unfortunately the omakase quality was not worth $200+. I have had better omakase in other high cost of living geographies for half the price. While some pieces, such as their amberjack were quite well designed, overall I felt that this sushi restaurant did not maximize the potential of much of its high quality raw ingredients. 1) many of their nigiris was very heavy on sweet sauces, an odd choice that detracts. 2) the unagi's flavor in particular completely overshadowed the the caviar and the uni
Probably a fine restaurant for sushi or ala carte ordering, but I would caveat empor splurging on omakase here vs say somewhere with a higher density of competition for high end sushi restaurants.
Also they added a 4% surcharge when we got the receipt that was not mentioned when we started the meal. This is a type of hidden "junk fee" that removes trust between customers and business owners. While still legal for now, the much more consumer friendly strategy is to raise menu prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amir Rad
I had high hopes for Kazahana after a long day shredding the slopes, but this place left me and my buddy thoroughly disappointed. We were looking forward to unwinding with a few drinks during their happy hour (which ends at 5:00 PM), but the experience was a letdown from start to finish.
We arrived just before the end of happy hour, eager to take advantage of their advertised drink specials. Despite being seated promptly, no one came to take our order until 5:01 PM—literally one minute after happy hour ended. When we asked about the happy hour prices, the server curtly informed us we’d missed the cutoff and would be charged full price. I get that rules are rules, but the lack of urgency on their part to even check on us before the deadline felt unfair. We’d been sitting there, ready to order, but they couldn’t be bothered to get to us in time. It’s a small thing, but in a ski town where people are coming in tired and hungry, a little flexibility would’ve gone a long way.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Kim Fakhar
We tried to go to happy hour 5 minutes before it ends. Get seated at the bar and they waited until happy hour ended to ask us our order. Vibes were off. We wanted to come for omakase but the looks we got and service was enough that we wouldn’t ever come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Diane Blum
We had high hopes for this place but were very disappointed. First off, when we walked in the front door, the smell of fish was so awful I looked at my husband and said "I can't eat in here." He suggested we wait to see where we're going to be seated before leaving. Fortunately we were seated downstairs, which didn't smell. But it was a bit claustrophobic for me since there are no windows. But it's very pretty downstairs.
We ordered a bottle of wine from the manager but then she came back to tell us they were out of it. She then came over with two other bottles that were "in the same price range." So we picked one. Before she opened it my husband looked at it on the menu and it was $50 more than the one we originally wanted. We said we would pass on the bottle since it wasn't what we wanted in the first place, and just ordered two glasses of wine.
We were very disappointed in the menu - it wasn't very creative in our opinion. Our favorite sushi place back home has the most creative rolls, and this menu was very limited in what they offered. The triple spicy roll was amazing, but that was about it. The unagi nigiri wasn't even close to being warm like it should be. We ordered the chef's "special" roll, but there was nothing special about it. It was almost tasteless.
I realize Colorado isn't near the ocean, but neither is where we live. I just think the menu needs more creativity.
When the bill came we were charged $120 for the bottle of wine we never got, along with a 4% "employee health & housing fee." There is no mention anywhere on the menu about the fee. I disagree with those kind of fees in the first place (but pay them as long as they are disclosed up front), but for them to try and sneak it onto the menu is not right.
They corrected the bill but overall it was just a big disappointment for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Zach Fischer
Good sushi with generous cuts of nigiri.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Cao
The omakase was lacking in quality both due to the quality of the fish and the skill of the chef. A lot of the fish was drenched in various sauces, overwhelming the flavor of the fish. For the price, I could get substantially better in many major cities but it is probably to be expected as this is one of the few places in Telluride that serves sushi. I would recommend just ordering a la carte.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Olivia Frankenfield
We missed our reservation and this place charged for two people $160. Outrageous.
King Benjamin
Best sushi I've had in Colorado easily. I've given other 5 star ratings because they didn't deserve a 4 star but this place is actually a legit traditional sushi experience which rises above the standard 5 star rating. It's expensive but the quality is what stands out besides the chefs attention to detail. The chef "K," as he went by, was simply amazing. He elevated our already amazing dining experience. The service is just a tad bit pretentious but the chefs made the experience everlastingly wonderful. I always go for the Nigiri first and their cuts were ichiban! (Ichiban means #1)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Yellowtail, Ora King Sake Nigiri, Uni-Sea Urchin
We did the omakase experience night of our elopement. It was absolutely perfect and fitting. The staff made us feel so special and taken care of. The chef Noktashi gave us the best meal of our lives. Every dish was so balanced and a little slice of heaven. We also did the pairings with the drinks and it blew our minds. Everything was 10/10. Could not recommend more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
peter
Outrageously expensive, mediocre meal topped with bored, unenthusiastic service! Nigiri pieces were fine with good quality fish (uni was quite good). The sushi rolls (one of which was a special) were very bland & made with mushy rice! The miso cod (apparently a dish created by chef when he worked at Nobu) was again mushy with no contrast in texture. We have enjoyed sushi at some of the finest establishments around the globe (including the miso cod) and this unfortunately was a major disappointment......we won't be returning anytime soon!!
George Lopez
Amazing sushi in paradise, it couldn’t get better than this !
Kevin was an amazing sever and his service was the highlight of our trip!
The sushi was amazing and we took advantage of their happy hour between 5-6 pm.
Can’t wait to come back, kampanchi was amazing .
Mmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aram Lecis
Went here on a whim since another restaurant didn't have seating and was pleasantly surprised. Everything here was fantastic and the service was incredible.
Sat at the bar and talked with the chefs and they were all incredibly nice and watching the nigiri station was a sight to see. Appetizer special shishito peppers and crispy salmon skin hand roll were both fantastic, as were both the rolls and the nigiri we had.
The real show-stopper may have been the dessert sampler, all 4 desserts were superb.
Great spot, just expect to pay Telluride prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kazahana Dessert Box Sampler
Scott
I love sushi. But, sushi in the mountains, 9000' elevation, about as far from the ocean as you can get? $200 (+ drinks) per person (for the omakase)? What could possibly go wrong? I admit, I was prepared for disappointment. Well, it was delicious. It was imaginative. It was visually striking. The progression, textures and proportions were carefully considered. The service was excellent. Good sake selection. The sushi chef is quite skilled - clearly a cut above. Friendly, too. An outstanding birthday dinner.
It was okay. Overpriced like a ski town but it was good. Just excepted more . Maybe that’s my fault . I had high expectations. Service was very good just again not what we expected. Just okay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
I know it's Telluride and prices are higher here but paying $28 dollars for a shrimp tempura roll I could have got at literally any other restaurant in the country for 64% less, I expected one of the most delectable roll I've ever had in my life....aaaaand it was just a normal shrimp tempura roll.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Good service and good environment, but unfortunately the omakase quality was not worth $200+. I have had better omakase in other high cost of living geographies for half the price. While some pieces, such as their amberjack were quite well designed, overall I felt that this sushi restaurant did not maximize the potential of much of its high quality raw ingredients. 1) many of their nigiris was very heavy on sweet sauces, an odd choice that detracts. 2) the unagi's flavor in particular completely overshadowed the the caviar and the uni
Probably a fine restaurant for sushi or ala carte ordering, but I would caveat empor splurging on omakase here vs say somewhere with a higher density of competition for high end sushi restaurants.
Also they added a 4% surcharge when we got the receipt that was not mentioned when we started the meal. This is a type of hidden "junk fee" that removes trust between customers and business owners. While still legal for now, the much more consumer friendly strategy is to raise menu prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I had high hopes for Kazahana after a long day shredding the slopes, but this place left me and my buddy thoroughly disappointed. We were looking forward to unwinding with a few drinks during their happy hour (which ends at 5:00 PM), but the experience was a letdown from start to finish.
We arrived just before the end of happy hour, eager to take advantage of their advertised drink specials. Despite being seated promptly, no one came to take our order until 5:01 PM—literally one minute after happy hour ended. When we asked about the happy hour prices, the server curtly informed us we’d missed the cutoff and would be charged full price. I get that rules are rules, but the lack of urgency on their part to even check on us before the deadline felt unfair. We’d been sitting there, ready to order, but they couldn’t be bothered to get to us in time. It’s a small thing, but in a ski town where people are coming in tired and hungry, a little flexibility would’ve gone a long way.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We tried to go to happy hour 5 minutes before it ends. Get seated at the bar and they waited until happy hour ended to ask us our order. Vibes were off. We wanted to come for omakase but the looks we got and service was enough that we wouldn’t ever come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We had high hopes for this place but were very disappointed. First off, when we walked in the front door, the smell of fish was so awful I looked at my husband and said "I can't eat in here." He suggested we wait to see where we're going to be seated before leaving. Fortunately we were seated downstairs, which didn't smell. But it was a bit claustrophobic for me since there are no windows. But it's very pretty downstairs.
We ordered a bottle of wine from the manager but then she came back to tell us they were out of it. She then came over with two other bottles that were "in the same price range." So we picked one. Before she opened it my husband looked at it on the menu and it was $50 more than the one we originally wanted. We said we would pass on the bottle since it wasn't what we wanted in the first place, and just ordered two glasses of wine.
We were very disappointed in the menu - it wasn't very creative in our opinion. Our favorite sushi place back home has the most creative rolls, and this menu was very limited in what they offered. The triple spicy roll was amazing, but that was about it. The unagi nigiri wasn't even close to being warm like it should be. We ordered the chef's "special" roll, but there was nothing special about it. It was almost tasteless.
I realize Colorado isn't near the ocean, but neither is where we live. I just think the menu needs more creativity.
When the bill came we were charged $120 for the bottle of wine we never got, along with a 4% "employee health & housing fee." There is no mention anywhere on the menu about the fee. I disagree with those kind of fees in the first place (but pay them as long as they are disclosed up front), but for them to try and sneak it onto the menu is not right.
They corrected the bill but overall it was just a big disappointment for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Good sushi with generous cuts of nigiri.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The omakase was lacking in quality both due to the quality of the fish and the skill of the chef. A lot of the fish was drenched in various sauces, overwhelming the flavor of the fish. For the price, I could get substantially better in many major cities but it is probably to be expected as this is one of the few places in Telluride that serves sushi. I would recommend just ordering a la carte.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We missed our reservation and this place charged for two people $160. Outrageous.
Best sushi I've had in Colorado easily. I've given other 5 star ratings because they didn't deserve a 4 star but this place is actually a legit traditional sushi experience which rises above the standard 5 star rating. It's expensive but the quality is what stands out besides the chefs attention to detail. The chef "K," as he went by, was simply amazing. He elevated our already amazing dining experience. The service is just a tad bit pretentious but the chefs made the experience everlastingly wonderful. I always go for the Nigiri first and their cuts were ichiban! (Ichiban means #1)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamachi Yellowtail, Ora King Sake Nigiri, Uni-Sea Urchin
Restaurantji Recommends
We did the omakase experience night of our elopement. It was absolutely perfect and fitting. The staff made us feel so special and taken care of. The chef Noktashi gave us the best meal of our lives. Every dish was so balanced and a little slice of heaven. We also did the pairings with the drinks and it blew our minds. Everything was 10/10. Could not recommend more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outrageously expensive, mediocre meal topped with bored, unenthusiastic service! Nigiri pieces were fine with good quality fish (uni was quite good). The sushi rolls (one of which was a special) were very bland & made with mushy rice! The miso cod (apparently a dish created by chef when he worked at Nobu) was again mushy with no contrast in texture. We have enjoyed sushi at some of the finest establishments around the globe (including the miso cod) and this unfortunately was a major disappointment......we won't be returning anytime soon!!
Amazing sushi in paradise, it couldn’t get better than this !
Kevin was an amazing sever and his service was the highlight of our trip!
The sushi was amazing and we took advantage of their happy hour between 5-6 pm.
Can’t wait to come back, kampanchi was amazing .
Mmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here on a whim since another restaurant didn't have seating and was pleasantly surprised. Everything here was fantastic and the service was incredible.
Sat at the bar and talked with the chefs and they were all incredibly nice and watching the nigiri station was a sight to see. Appetizer special shishito peppers and crispy salmon skin hand roll were both fantastic, as were both the rolls and the nigiri we had.
The real show-stopper may have been the dessert sampler, all 4 desserts were superb.
Great spot, just expect to pay Telluride prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kazahana Dessert Box Sampler
I love sushi. But, sushi in the mountains, 9000' elevation, about as far from the ocean as you can get? $200 (+ drinks) per person (for the omakase)? What could possibly go wrong? I admit, I was prepared for disappointment. Well, it was delicious. It was imaginative. It was visually striking. The progression, textures and proportions were carefully considered. The service was excellent. Good sake selection. The sushi chef is quite skilled - clearly a cut above. Friendly, too. An outstanding birthday dinner.
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