I had a wonderful experience here the other weekend. My friend and I came for the happy hour on a Friday and had no problem getting in without a reservation. We arrived around 4:30, but there was a long wait as we were leaving. We ordered so much food, but the price was extremely reasonable for high quality sushi and our total bill was much less than I would've expected! The ambiance is pretty casual, but there were a few folks dressed up. Don't let the location turn you away, this place is worth a try! read more

I want to start by saying I've never had a bad experience here before. My boyfriend and I come at least once a month, recommend this spot to friends, and genuinely love the quality of the fish. Unfortunately, my visit today was an exception. I came in alone, sat at the bar, and ordered a beer, sake, and maguro and shake sashimi (I made a point to specify, since we've received nigiri by mistake before). The order still came out as nigiri, and when I asked to have it corrected, the server told me, "when you don't specify, nigiri is default." I reiterated that I had ordered sashimi, and he took the dishes back to the chefs just a few paces down the bar and said, "she didn't ask for this, but we need to redo these as sashimi." After that, I asked for my check because the interaction felt unprofessional. When he returned, he asked if I wanted the sushi to go, and I said no. He then went back to the chefs and said, "I don't know what's wrong with her," and asked them to cancel the order. I still tipped on my bill, but I left disappointed. We'll continue coming back because we've always loved this place, but I hope the service is more respectful and consistent in the future. read more

First off, this review is for Valentine's Day 2026. Saw advertisements that they had reservations for Valentine's Day so I figured why not? I've always wanted to go. A week or so prior to Valentine's Day, I kept seeing that they still had openings for Valentine's Day advertised on their instagram. I thought, cool must be a big space. Anyway, Valentine's Day comes around and I made a reservation for 6pm, but was not sat until 6:30pm. Upon arrival there was a line out the door, so I wasn't the only one waiting past my reservation time. Even though it was Valentine's Day, they definitely overbooked. Service was okay, our server was friendly overall, but busy. I noticed we were helped prior to a table that was already there. I inquired about their omakase, could've sworn I received an eye roll from the server, but whatever. They don't offer it at the table, or they didn't that day. Their prices are steep for what you get. Since we couldn't get omakase we essentially made our own. We tried their taste of omakase ($34x2) for mediocre pieces of fish. Nothing stood out. We also ordered the fatty tuna flight ($32x2), salmon nigiri flight ($20x2) and their black truffle toro hand roll ($14/each x2). The hand roll was small, but at least it tasted good, in fact everything tasted good, but nothing was spectacular and the portions were tiny. Maybe I'll come back to try their omakase, or their tuna cutting event, but I'm not sure yet. For the price we paid there are better places to go. read more

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What an excellent evening! Food was awesome, atmosphere was superb! I'd be there every week if we lived closer. Black Stone Grill was amazing, both steak & chicken. read more

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Wholly disappointed by this place unfortunately. We came here on a friend's recommendation for our anniversary. To be fair, we did not do the omakase, but ordered from the regular menu. Ambience and waiter were fine but all of our rolls were just...ok. Not bad or fishy or any true issues, we both agreed we'd definitely had much better sushi at several other places around Denver and we left feeling like we missed out. The presentation was nice and the waiter was attentive but I definitely have no plans to go back. read more

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Overall, we had a nice experience at Hana Matsuri Sushi! The ambiance is modern, sleek, and clean with Asian influence. We made a reservation for a Friday night and were seated promptly. The sushi was overall good, but not the best I have had in the Denver area. A little pricier than some of the "mom and pop" sushi places, but I think you are paying for the ambiance and great service. Our waitress was wonderful and even gave us a free birthday dessert. Our favorite roll was actually one of the cheaper rolls-The Philly Roll! We also liked the mango roll. read more

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Just a New Year reminder that Hana Matsuri has one of the best sushi HH in town. Love the miso eggplant (a do not miss item) and their drink HH runs all week (including weekends). I highly recommend this lovely sushi bar! read more

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What a great restaurant! The decor is cute and the service very friendly and gentle. I enjoyed the miso eggplant immensely - the best eggplant to grace my mouth. I also tried a couple items from the fresh nigiri menu. Per the waiter they get a new box every day or two from Japan, and they don't know what fish is in it until they open it. Nice to get fresh fish from a landlocked state. Definitely recommend trying this place! read more

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I WAS a regular customer at this restaurant until I accidentally left my Apple AirPods there. When I realized I had left them a couple days later and saw them there on Find My Device, I went back to the restaurant and everyone denied seeing them. I tried to connect to make a sound, but apparently somebody had already paired them to their own device. I went at the very end of lunch time, and there was only one other customer in the restaurant and they were all the way across the room. It had to be an employee. I will never come back here. read more

Hana Matsuri is the brain child of Land of Sushi in Southglenn (Centennial). I know the flavors tasted familiar. One lesson learned is not to order any of the udon dishes. While some may appreciate the flavors it is not a classic Japanese bonito-type flavor. On the flip side, sushi is their mainstay and it stays true to the art via flavor, preserving the fish and presentation. Their red snapper nigiri is still world class and has quickly become my 2nd favorite place in Colorado. They have taken the receipt of Land of Sushi and elevated everything. The restaurant is clean and well thought out. The sushi chefs are busy behind the counter. The waitstaff hustles like you would not believe. We had excellent service for an early dinner yet were treated as though we were the only table there. Great place, ample parking and certainly a good time to be had by all! read more

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While the service was quick, we were not as impressed. We ordered the ceviche for appetizer and to our surprised for $16, it came in a martini glass. It was interesting to share among 3 people and difficult to pick since it all sat at the narrow bottom of the glass. For the hamachi, it was delicious. We were able to pick off and eat. The sashimi platter is the 2nd best of what we ordered. Although the sampler was drenched in a fruity and citrus sauce, we were surprised by the presentation. It was rather tricky to determine the different types of the sampler as it all just melted together under the same overpowering sauce. The fatty toro sampler didn't exactly blow us since it didn't give us the feeling of it melting in our mouths, but the presentation was amazing. The black truffle hand roll was not the crunch we wanted. The seaweed was soggy which it's enjoyed best when it's served right when it's made. Alas, the hot stone with duck was overpowered with saltiness. I love ordering duck and enjoy it eaten in different ways, but this was rather salty to my liking. The 2 sauces we got didn't make it taste any better. However, I will say I loved the grilled vegetables. Can't go wrong with that! We got a total of 7 items with 1 order of house hot sake and 1 order of sunomono salad for a total of $192 with tax included which is ~$64/person between us 3 before tip. read more

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My boyfriend and I went in for date night and had the omakase experience, which did not disappoint! Chef Duy is truly gifted. Every piece was expertly crafted, and we loved hearing from him about the thought that went into each dish. This might be (okay, is) our new favorite sushi spot. I did not think this level of quality was possible, considering that we live in Colorado, but this restaurant and Chef Duy proved me wrong. We left satisfied and happy. Everything we had was fantastic, and we can't wait to return to try the sushi menu or experience omakase again. 10/10 -- would recommend in a heartbeat to any sushi lover. Give this place a try! read more

I love it here! This place has great sushi and the prices are unmatched. Plus they have drink specials all the time, score for the sake drinker in me! They have good service and the space is spacious and comfortable. I will be back many times! read more

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I came here for lunch and found the sushi to be excellent. I am celiac and requested things be gluten-free and they seem to work with that. Also, they let me trade out the miso soup for a salad since I got the lunch special and it was included.. I would definitely come back to this place. The white staff was very friendly, and the place looked brand new as if it had just been built recently read more

Delicious! Nothing else to say. Their happy hour has an array of options. From drinks to sushi rolls-yum. So worth it! The only catch is that happy hour is only 1 hour from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. However, it was worth arriving during that time. Also, the place is very cozy, luxurious, and calm. The service fast and friendly. I think my husband and I found our go-to sushi restaurant! read more

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Have been back for dinner now (twice!) and can confirm the place as one of the better sushi choices in the Cherry Creek area. Nice that it's not stuck in either North CC or the Mall. So check it out! Arrigato~ David M read more

A meal that I can only describe as a JOURNEY! "Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world!" - if you got that....we can hang. If you're on a quest for the best omakase in Denver, seriously look no further...Hana Matsuri isn't just a meal, it's a journey. The omakase experience here is like taking a fisherman's boat up the eastern coast of Japan with Chef Duy, where each piece is like stopping at new dock to taste the local artistry. From the moment you walk in, you're in good hands. The servers, managers, and even the bartender aren't just staff, they're your guides, making sure you feel warm and at home. If you're adventurous and Michael is around, have him make one of his amazing crafted cocktails, off-menu. Cocktail Omakase?! The sushi chefs? Straight up masterminds. To quote my favorite artist, Taylor Swift, "What if I told you I'm a mastermind? And now you're mine It was all by design Cause I'm a mastermind" Curating each piece like it's the star of the show. You ever have a piece of sushi and immediately put your hand to your mouth to cover the orgasmic experience you are having while trying to moan,"oh.. my...god..."? Let's just say I over used the OMG the entire meal because it culminated in the best umami kind of way. One item that's not on omakase but you need to try if you're there for a regular meal is the the black rock cooking - definitely an Instagrammable moment with your friends to be cooking food on a steaming hot rock. If sushi is poetry, Hana Matsuri writes a masterpiece every night. So, in their honor, I've written a haiku for the journey I was taken on: Omakase tale, Sushi whispers on each plate, Cocktails sing the night. Did you like that? Put on your life jacket because this is one trip you don't want to miss! Thank you for an incredible time, Chef Adam & Duy, Michael and Ella!! read more

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This is our Sushi place to go to. We celebrate our birthdays here as well as coming in for our favorite sushi and yuzu margaritas. They have very high quality fresh fish and shellfish. Our favorite items on the menu are black truffle toro hand rolls, hotate sushi, spicy tuna hand rolls, ama ebi. Every item on their menu is well curated and flavorful. Service is always good and staff are friendly! read more

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Happy hour had great selections! Special Nigiris were amazing. Love sushi restaurants that have a huge selection of uncommon fish like this place. This is a true sushi restaurant. The foie gras and truffle nigiri was my absolute fav! Service was good, slow at some point once they got busy but it was decent Bread pudding dessert was great Everything was so tasty, minus the overcooked edamame read more

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The space is beautiful and a lot of natural light. There is plenty of parking in the area as well. Met a friend for a late lunch and they have a great Lunch Happy Hour. We ordered from the lunch menu and started with the yellowtail jalapeño and it wasn't spicy at all, but light and delicious. The Maki Combo (comes with soup) was a good value and the shrimp tempura and spicy tuna were both flavorful. It was a good value for the price and will suggest to meet here again. read more

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Extremely tasty and high quality sushi is served here, alongside a really cozy ambience and excellent service. This was my first time here after hearing great things, but I'm pretty sure this is my new #2 favorite sushi place in Denver. My favorite thing here was the New Style Salmon Roll, which was bursting with flavor and absolutely the best one of those I've had. But I really need to give a special shoutout to their regular spicy tuna roll as it also is up there with one of my favorites anywhere. The big thing I noticed here though is they have a really extensive menu of nigiris, so we were decided to just do the "taste of omakase", where it's 5 pieces for $30 which actually calculates out to a better value than if we picked 5 random nigiris on our own. Each bite there was a delicacy. The other thing of note is they had a really appealing specials menu. The ceviche roll was really fun, as it was really spicy from the jalapeños and the wasabi in the soy sauce really took it to the next level (we were crying). The truffle toro handroll was delicious and melted in our mouth with really soft and well-prepared nori. This place lives up to the hype that is there and the word actually isn't out yet as much as is it could be. This is still a place where you can walk in anytime and eat, but I don't expect it to be like that much longer as this is a truly exceptional, top 5 sushi establishment in the Denver area. read more

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Lovely space inside and large selection of fish and rolls. Came for lunch and got the maki lunch special which comes with your choice of 2 basic rolls and a miso soup. Very appropriately priced and solid sushi overall. Our server was also very attentive! read more

Absolutely delicious. Great nigiri and sashimi! Fun music and warm service. Will be back again for lunch! read more

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Came here late Tuesday. Place close at 10 but still they took us anyway. We came in during happy hr. Had the Shrimp Tempura roll, tempura Udon, Mussels, Shumai, & egg roll. Except for the Egg roll everything we ordered was delicious. Service was fast & server was very attentive. Price was fairly decent & ambiance was great. Check this place out especially during happy hr. read more

Unassuming sushi in a shopping center After a long weekend of so many different foods I wanted some good, fresh sushi. I ended up doing a special sashimi flight, some salmon & aburi salmon belly nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. All were very good and hit the spot just right. The details of this restaurant are so nice. Super cute inside. Ambiance is just right for all occasions. I thought the prices didn't match the interior (in a good way!). They have two happy hours everyday which is a bonus. 4:30-5:30 and again at 8:30 to close read more

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Let's get one thing straight: I'm a sushi snob. Not the "Gold-leaf and smoke from dry-ice" kind, but the "I'll silently judge your rice texture and fish-to-vinegar ratio" kind. So when I sat down for the 23-course Omakase at Hana Matsuri in Glendale, I was fully prepared to be underwhelmed. Plot twist: I was floored. Like, "texting my sushi-loving friends mid-bite" floored. This isn't your typical same-old-salmon-belly situation. It's an edible rollercoaster of precision, passion, and "how is this not illegal" flavor. Three courses hit me like a wasabi uppercut in the best way: a French-Japanese fusion soup that was so silky and balanced I almost cried, a black throat sea perch ("Nodoguro") that tasted like the ocean had a secret VIP section, and a bluefin nigiri with foie gras that was so decadent I momentarily blacked out. The ambiance? Think less nightclub sushi and more low-key Tokyo side street--wood, calm vibes, laser-focused sushi artistry. No DJs. No smoke machines. Just you, the chef, and an unforgettable culinary therapy session. And the service? These folks treat you like you just saved their cat from a tree. Friendly, dialed-in, and not afraid to nerd out with you about fish. I didn't touch the kitchen menu, so I can't speak on that--but honestly, why would I? The sushi bar is where the magic happens. I'm heading back again tonight for round two, and at this rate, they might as well put my name on one of the bar seats. If bland sushi makes you sad and you're craving something mind-blowing, go here. Just be warned--you might ruin all other sushi for yourself. read more

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Delicious sushi and friendly service! I liked that it was a cute spot for date night or more casual. read more

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So Nice Inside!! Beautifully decorated ceiling with lamps and umbrellas. Wonderful service. The food is beyond amazing. Go with the Chef's Signature Rolls and trust your server. read more

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Wonderful sushi! We enjoyed a flight of mexican toro prepared four different ways, as well as orders of japanese toro and carolina toro. All exquisite. Melt in your mouth quality of fish. Lightly seared Escolar was also a highlight. Even the rolls did not disappoint, with a unique pico de gallo roll and another with extremely light and fresh shrimp tempura. They actually offer real japanese wasabi with their dishes (most sushi spots use green dyed horseradish). They also have special events, such as tuna carving. Great date night or after work ambiance. Helpful and expedient service. I can't believe we missed the first two years of them being open! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Hands down the best sushi we have had since living in Colorado. The chef and manager as well as the rest of the staff are great. The food is out of this world and they even do special offerings for dinner. We definitely be back once again. read more

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Hana matsuri became my favorite sushi spot in Denver! From quality of fish to service, we truly enjoyed our dining experience! I definitely want to come back for their monthly tuna carving experience. I think the sushi and drink here are reasonably priced! Everything we got was so delish!!! read more

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This place has excellent sushi. The new style salmon roll tastes just like sushi den. Best sushi I have found in Denver that has a delivery option read more

It isn't often that I'm able to find a sushi establishment while traveling that meets certain standards and expectations. But Hana Matsuri Sushi right next to a couple of hotels in Glendale exceeded those. I was greeted by a very friendly and smiling young hostess that gave me options and I decided to sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs prepare their offerings. Next Joey came over and asked for my drink preferences, and gave me some time to look over the menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the various unique offerings available on a Tuesday evening. I started on with a Miso soup and the journey starts there. It's an elevated Miso with Enoki Mushrooms, small pieces of tofu, fresh seaweed and some onion. Absolutely delicious! Then I ordered the sunomono salad, and again, not the typical one you would see at most sushi restaurants!! Finally, I wanted to try offerings from the special menu, including, the fatty tuna flight and various special nigiri. Everything was on point, beautifully present and explained by the chefs and absolutely delicious!! I travel to Denver 4-5 times a year and Hana Matsuri has made my decision where to stay a simple choice!! The prices are in line with some of the best Sushi Restaurants I've been to across the US and Abroad!! I will be returning to experience more!! Thank you! read more

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This place is tucked away a bit off of Colorado Blvd, if you can be tucked away on Colorado Blvd. I'm glad to find this place though. The ambience is very sleek, modern, and clean. They have some TVs in the main dining room that felt out of place. But I also got to catch a little bit of the NFL playoffs, soooo .... The food is great. The sushi is fresh and the teriyaki steak is delicious. Even the miso soup is worth noting because it actually has a decent amount of tofu and seaweed compared with most places. I have been here twice in the last month and I expect to visit regularly. It's a great location and is not as packed as many of the other sushi places around town ...for now. read more

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Had an amazing service and best sushi experience ever. The sushi here was top-tiered and so delicious, from A5 wagyu to yellowtail sushi. Everything was so smooth and tender, almost melts in your mouth. The decorations & ambience were so beautiful. We would love to come back for another date night here. read more

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Amazing service, always attentive and ask how my food is and what else I need to order. I went on a Saturday afternoon where it was empty and I loved it because it was quiet and peaceful. I ordered some nigiri and basic rolls (salmon and yellowtail), miso soup (which had enoki mushrooms which I LOVED), fatty tuna flight, and happy hour Riesling wine. I loved 3 out of 4 tunas in the flight. Quality is there, price is reasonable (some items were really expensive) and I would add this in my sushi dining rotation. read more

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I came on a Tuesday for dinner so it was pretty quiet and we got seated right away. The vibe and interior is super cute, also a very clean establishment from what I could see. Our server was great in recommending new menu items. You have to try the Japanese Pumpkin Lobster Bisque! I'm not even a big soup fan and I will be dreaming of the Lobster Bisque 12/10!! The Spicy Crispy Tuna is so fresh and the presentation is so beautiful. We ordered the Mango Roll and the Black Dragon Roll, both so fresh and delicious 10/10! We ended the night with the Bread Pudding and WOW perfection. What a wonderful experience all around and I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

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Okay, I love this place. Yes, it is in a strip mall, and yes there are rolls with cream cheese in them on the menu, but you can easily order around those and have a beautiful meal with lovely fish in a delightful atmosphere. They often have fun and interesting specials, like a salmon nigiri flight with salmon varieties I've not had before, and the service is always attentive and kind. It's also easy to get in here because it's a large room. A great option. read more

I can honestly say this is the first sushi spot in Denver that has made me rethink my favorite since 2018 (when Uchi first opened) -- and being a huge lover of sushi, I take that statement very seriously. Hana Matsuri the 3rd of the family-owned Hana Matsuri locations in Colorado, but it is distinctly different, both in atmosphere and food. Under the direction of renowned Chef Duy Pham (with 30+ years of experience in Colorado restaurants) -- this spot has truly blossomed. The standout is that this location offers a phenomenal omakase (of 20-ish creative pieces) for just $150/person! Think anything from the most delectable flame-seared toro, to monkfish liver, to uni & caviar on oysters. PRO TIP: you must call 1-2 days in advance to request the omakase menu, and it's only offered at 6 or 8pm. Even if you don't come for the omakase, the other options here are AMAZING. I've been shoveling sushi in my face for many years, and there are fish being flown in fresh here that I've never even heard of. For example, I had flying fish (tobiuo) for the first time! Not to be missed are also the aburi options (a specialty of theirs). Aburi means lightly-seared with a flame, and I think it's the best way to keep fish raw, but bring out more flavor. Toro tuna and salmon belly are the obvious choices (pictured), but there's also lobster, scallop, escolar, and more. Even for non-fish people, there's something delicious here. Try the hot rock -- which comes with an option of kobe beef, truffle duck, lamb chop, or chicken tenders. The fluffy molten chocolate "cake" definitely made the "worth it" list, despite my gluten intolerance. Must try! read more

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Ok had to update my review as this has become my fav sushi spot. It has all the fish I love from Uchi, but I can roll in in my workout gear haha. They also have the best miso soup I've ever had! Inside is very nice and the staff is always attentive. Gotta love the all day/everyday happy hour too. read more