50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wheat Ridge

“The gentleman at the register is always so pleasant, helpful, happy and enjoyable. I stop in when playing pickleball and it’s been consistently good for 2 years. Super clean location and they keep it cool in here so nice relief in summer.“

“Way better experience than I thought it would be upon first entering, the crew was all young males seeming to be having a good time. They really did a great job helping me and others and were cleaning constantly while I was there. The food was good with one small exception, the veggies in the meal had a bit of an off flavor. The oddity of the meal was the tiny containers with the dumpling sauce, they’re so small they used two and so small you can’t dip the dumplings in them.“

“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!“

“Has a good menu, tried a lot of the options. It’s a great lunch spot, and would be a good dinner choice. What was noted is how large the green tea mug is- that’s fantastic, and the bowl of edamame was also large. Minus a star reasoning- good food, quaint location, and friendly service, but nothing felt like “wow, I will brag about that meal”. And there are some sushi meals that I still think about today. So 4 is that’s it’s a good place to go, you’ll have really good meal, and it’ll be at the same cost of other places.“

“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!“

“Incredible experience every time. Mike takes personal care of us as he always has since we met him at the Westminster location. Omakase is a must for anyone who loves sushi. Chef is a super hero. 5 stars.“

“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!“

“Excellent! Best Sushi In Denver Metro!“

“This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time! The restaurant is so cute from the moment you walk in. A couple friends and I sat at the sushi bar, shared a bottle of sake, crab cheese wontons and several sushi rolls.

The sushi chefs were incredibly kind and surprised us with complimentary salmon nachos while we waited which were AMAZING. To top it all off, they brought us mochi ice cream for dessert.

Every single thing we ate was delicious and the staff made the entire experience feel so welcoming and special. Exceptional food, wonderful service, and such a fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back! 😊🍣✨“

“Very good Ramen. Will definitely stop by again when we are back in Denver!“

“Utterly DELICIOUS! Intimate setting! Treat yourself!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I came for the ramen because they make their broth in house as well as their noodles and after trying many other Denver ramen spots, so far the Shirayuki ramen is the best ramen I’ve had outside of Japan. The broth is insanely flavor and has a deep level of richness and texture. It’s perfect. The noodles are to die for IMO - hand pulled and the perfect size and consistency. Honestly I’m not sure what to fault this ramen on other than I want more.

The sushi is pretty good too but not amaaaazing. For the price though it’s an incredible value! Would (and have) already returned. And will likely keep coming back.

They also have some Japanese beers which I always enjoy.

I also wanna say their menus are really nice. 1 big 2 sided laminated page with a color menu. Super nice touch!

Staff is super friendly and welcoming and the decor as you walk in is inviting.

My ONLY complaint is there’s a weird sewage or garbage smell on the outside patio that’s quite off putting. We wanted to sit outside our 2nd time there but had to move indoors to not ruin our appetite.

But the ramen slaps and is my favorite in Denver so far 👌“

“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.“

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

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

“Incredible food. Amazing service. A perfect meal!!! Trust the waiters to bring you just the right dish. Perfection!“

“We love Kumoya! It is such a hidden gem. We came tonight for our anniversary and every single bite was delicious. The staff had personalized the menus for us after reading our reservation. Our waitress was so kind and knowledgeable. We love to sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs in action! We always recommend to our friends and family who have a special occasion or just love phenomenal food. We will continue to come back again and again!“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere!!!“

“Favorite place ever to come!!!! Best best best curry and sushi!!! great quality! Mario was great and made fun for sitting at the counter! AND the owner loves Hannah Montana and was playing a great playlist!! and we also had G as our server! Thank you all so much!!“

“Came here for my 21st birthday and it was so much fun!! Staff was so very sweet and friendly!! Amazing selection of games and very reasonable prices on drinks.“

“Amazing sushi! We ate here twice on our vacation to Denver! 🥰🥰🥰“

“Great food great service“

“High quality food, top notch service!
Peter, Christine, Eric, Ong and the rest of the team at Taki always make the experience special - even if its something as simple as a fun garnish on my plate or remembering my name and my favorite pieces.
I come around probably once a week since I live nearby, so I can walk home after enjoying a small bottle of sake.
Today I tired the hand rolls and was shocked by the sheer size and how absolutely stuffed they were! Also, the sake nigiri pieces are larger than life and I am obsessed with their umami red snapper and the beautiful presentation of the amaebi, sweet shrimp. I always get multiple orders of ikura and leave stuffed!
Love love love this place!“

“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.“

“The Best here in Denver away from the ocean“

“Best sushi I’ve ever had. We were traveling from out of state & the only thing I have to complain about is there aren’t any locations outside of Denver, ruined all other sushi for me. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Amazing!!! I love this place so much the food is super good and the service is really good as well!! When I tell you everyone here is genuinely the sweetest I mean it!!! Ashley was super duper sweet and kind!! 💗💗 the pricing is good as well! I definitely recommend going to this place. Also the amount of food you get is pretty good 😁“

“The food here was delicious. Also, the comedy show is so so good! This is a unique, fun place for dinner and a show.“

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

“Very good nigiri and service has been excellent my last two visits. Fish quality is very good especially for all you can eat. 5-STARS“

“Fresh. Yummy. GF/DF options make my stomach happy. Thank you.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver period. I’m Japanese and have eaten at every Japanese restaurant in Denver and I just keep coming back. This is a perennial, family run establishment that serves traditional Japanese food. Everything on the menu is great, and there’s a dish for everyone; if you’re looking for a reliable and affordable Japanese spot for lunch, this is it.

Don’t care for nor listen to the negative reviews regarding “slow” service or whatever else people are nitpicking. The family that runs the restaurant works really hard every single day, providing delicious food and great service. Not everything is perfect, but thats how I like it; the waitress is an older Japanese lady who works extremely hard alongside her family in the kitchen; it is disheartening to see negative comments from people who are unable to understand how much work it takes to run a restaurant.

Thank you for feeding me every week, and I hope everyone shows some love to this place!“

“Easy find an conveniently located. The sushi are so cheap, delicious, and well sized. Got 5 pieces of tempura sushi for around $7. They give you sauces at request and a good amount. The menu has amazing prices, especially in this economy. There's also drinks and snacks if you're interested.

My only true issue is the wait time. They only take an order or 2 every 5 to 10 minutes. I waited around 30 minutes for my order. I forgive this since there were only 2 workers and a decent number of customers. Bathrooms and tables are there while you wait. Clean inside.

If you're looking for cheap sushi- don't buy it for nearly twice the price at the target or Walgreens on either side. Get it fresher and tastier here.“

“The moment we walked through the door we felt very welcomed! Great customer service and amazing food! The atmosphere was very chill. Would recommend 10/10“

“We came in late at night like evil evil people, that team was wonderful to us, Krista, our server, was on top of everything, had a smile the whole time, and recognized some of us from last time. I work in food, super respectable and impressive, the food and atmosphere is always wonderful when I go, I couldn’t glaze this place enough. Thank you Krista, Thank you Kitchen team, Thank you Sukiya. BEST RAMEN IN COLORADO“

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

“Nice little spot for a healthy meal. Been here a few times and each time the meals are filling and good. There's a good variety on the menu to choose from and the service is pretty quick. I had the Unagi Bowl and my friend had the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. Great presentation.“

“I wanted to eat a bagel and drink some wine after going to the movies, so I saw some carnivorous plants instead. Since I was still hungry and thirsty I got a haircut. My hair was upgraded and I also drunk a bottle of wine. I got a tattoo afterwards. My leg looks fantastic and my bagel was also delicious, but something was missing. I got some sushi. It was brilliant but not as good as this bagel. I got a second one. That was missing. The second bagel.“

“love it! so delicious and high quality“

“Friendly staff and great service. Kudos to the staff. Very hard workers.“

“My wife and I have been coming here for the past few months since moving in to the area. We are always greeted immediately and served within minutes. The presentation of the food is always on point and the music they play is perfect for everyone. Pricing is manageable but can get pricey fast. Highly recommend coming during the day. So worth it!!“

“This one of a kind omakase experience was unforgettable! Chef Paul thoughtfully curated the menu based on his travels and heritage to his Laos culture which is so unique. The food was delectable and the drinks were complementary to every bite. Highly recommend!“

“Great Experience!!! They did it again 🔥“

“Juan G was awesome! Checked in on us regularly and made sure we had everything we needed. As far as AYCE goes, Chubby has the highest quality and best selection I've found. The wait was about 40 minutes on a Tuesday night at 7:30 for 2 people, but you can join their wait list before you get there (live and learn).

The restaurant itself is also really cool. Very bright with lots of fun artwork and Japanese inspired styling. Thanks for this find, Instagram 😂“

“Really good vegan options and happy hour... good seafood in denver is hard .... im from the southeast... you can trust this place ... but don't be unrealistic for a land locked state.... great happy hour snacks 😋 ☺ 😊“

“went for the first time yesterday. got that curry soup which was good (well order again not too sweet like coconut curt can be sometimes) but I asked for my rice on the side since it was to- go. rice was left off :( also, there was a little piece if eggshell in my soup. I was so glad that was at the end bc my feelings would have been hurt if I found it before I was just about finished eating. my daughter had a Cali roll that she said was good. and a kid's bento box. the Ramen was a bit dry IMO but everyone liked it fine. good mango lemonade. I did an Arnold Palmer with mine.“

“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.“