27 Best Japanese Restaurants near Thornton

“Salmon and Tuna nigiri were ok but couldve definitely been fresher. And a few of the fried small bites you could easily tell were frozen, but the majority of everything else including the rolls were delicious, best price for ayce sushi in the area as well.“

“These guys are amazing! I’m actually so sad because I moved 30 minutes away and can’t come down here often enough.“

“Soooo delicious! Just had one of my best meals out in a long while! Every item was delicious and save room for the fried milk dessert — trust me! Plus a great Manhattan with Japanese whiskey“

“Great service and great food!“

“10/10 experience. I was speechless! Every single thing we ordered was phenomenal and incredibly fresh. Best nigiri I’ve had in Denver. The rolls were also high quality and delicious. Our waiters were very kind and attentive. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Highly recommend this place! Food was absolutely delicious, service was fast & thorough, and restaurant is clean. Our server Jayse went above & beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. He’s great at his job! Will definitely be coming back.“

“Highly recommend this place! The food is delicious and beautifully crafted, and the pricepoint is reasonable as well. This is a great healthy, vegan option and I will definitely be a regular!“

“I was in the parking lot and starving! Didn’t want ramen since it was so hot, so I went with a curry chicken bowl instead. It really hit the spot! The bowl had fried chicken, curry, and pickled radish—totally unexpected but awesome. The server was great, and since the place only had about three tables inside, I managed to beat the lunch rush. The ambiance was fantastic—small and intimate, kind of like being in Japan!“

“My girlfriend and I walked here after visiting the Nature and Science Museum. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing on a Friday around noon. The avocado salmon roll was buttery umame and the Tonkatsu ramen hit just right. The pork flavor was strong but not too rich, and they gave me a generous portion of pork belly. It was served the perfect temperature. Will be back again when visiting Denver“

“Great food great service“

“Great food and service! The most tender chicken breast ever. The desserts are so delicious. Clean and cozy dining room. Staff that makes you feel like family. All around fantastic dining experience.“

“Food here is spectacular. The sushi is some of the freshest in town, and the cuts & presentation are special. There is usually just one chef and one waitress (I think maybe a husband and wife team, but I'm not sure), so don't expect it to be lightning fast. That said, it's worth the wait. Don't sleep on the vegetables. We got the garlic broccoli last time we were there and, despite it seeming to be very simple, it was once of the best dishes I have ever had. There are also some really interesting traditional style sushi that is unlike anything I've had at other local establishments. This is our go-to neighborhood spot when we don't feel like trucking across town to Sushi Den. Highly recommend 10/10.

My kids love the gyoza, tempura, and inari/tamago nigiris too!“

“We love Kobe An and have been patrons going back 30 years since they were in Lakewood. Marco has done an amazing job with the new -er location and his staff is well trained. His newer sushi chefs are doing a fantastic job which leaves him free to focus more on the front of the house. We told him tonight that the sushi is the best it’s been in the 30 years we’ve been going to his restaurants. The hamachi and mussels were outstanding, as were the rolls and cocktails. The new Kobe An is the real deal.“

“I am visiting from Oregon and honestly didn't have very high expectations, but I have to tell you, this was the best sushi I have ever had. I also ordered the peanut curry, which was also the best curry I've ever had!!!! The service was excellent and the prices are super reasonable! This place will not disappoint!! I will be back!!“

“A hidden gem!! Also serves the best vegetarian udon and ramen in the area. Consistently fresh. Highly recommend this cute little place for takeout or sit in. The service is excellent and the food is delicious as well as reasonably priced. I am picky as hell and this restaurant never ever disappoints. Thank you Udon Kaisha for taking such good care of our family.“

“I'm so thrilled to see the DOMO is back open. This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants with some of the best food I've ever enjoyed. Entering the restaurant feels like passing through a magic gateway into rural Japan where you get to savor authentic country cuisine. Whether you're eating solo, on a date, or bringing the family, don't pass up an opportunity to enjoy everything the DOMO has to offer! I'll definitely be stopping in the next time I'm back visiting Denver.“

“Kumoya never disappoints. The sushi is excellent and sitting to watch the chefs prepare the dishes is always a highlight for me. The service was a bit slow last night, which was unusual. And it can sometimes be confusing who to order from when at the sushi bar. . . . they chef or the server. Overall, I will continue to go back when wanting a great sushi meal!“

“Best place to get some of my favorites including Tokoyaki and Japanese Cake which are hard to find tasting good. Everything I always order is freshly made and the flavors are always consistent with deliciousness. The employees make you feel welcomed and always professional. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Thank you.“

“Excellent! Best Sushi In Denver Metro!“

“I am visiting from out of town. G (our server) was absolutely incredible, by far the best service in town. I had the sashimi 7 piece and every piece was the best of that fish I have had in my life. I highly recommend this place. Thank you again G! I hope you have a fantastic weekend, you are so kind.“

“Good value on yummy food with large portions. The staff is friendly. Family fav“

“If you want to know what it’s like to eat at an actual restaurant in Japan, this is it. This is a very authentic little Japanese restaurant, serving up standard dishes with no frills, flavored and prepared very well. Service was a 1 woman show, super friendly but when it’s busy that means being patient. Atmosphere is not here to wow you. But all of this honestly contributes to the experience being exactly like eating at a little mom & pop restaurant in Japan. Everything was tasty, the tempura was flawless.“

“So excited to see that this venue will be hosting StageFluid and can't wait to come to these shows!!!! Sake Brewery??? Count me in!“

“😲 Your chicken curry 😲 was so good. It was the first time I've ever had any curry in my life. Seen it in an anime not too long ago and wanted to try it. There's nothing American about this curry. I believe I tasted true Japan curry in every bite. 😋“

“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.“

“I really like to eat ramen, and this place is definitely stands out with their quality. They brought a beer with a cooled glass and ramen was just right - spicy enough, with meat chunks not being too fatty. I would definitely come back here.“

“Absolutely love this place! Has been great everytime.“