omg we loved this restaurant, such a small hole in the wall GEM! such great vibes, super nice staff, food was amazing! we got the gyoza, nigiri, and chicken katsu, all was so so good! also got convinced to try their famous coconut cream cake and can vouch that it was so worth it! I can't wait to come back soon!! read more

Any time we are passing within 15-20 mins of this place, we attempt to make it on our route. We live clear on the other side of town, so it's definitely not close. A little background: we are very familiar with Hawaiian food having grown up with it and we go back to the islands every year. We also have a sushi chef of many years in the family. Most people come here for sushi. We come for one thing, every time: the garlic chicken! We have had garlic chicken all over Hawai'i, from upscale to hole in the wall spots, and when I tell you this is the best we've ever had that's saying a LOT. Flavor, texture, portions... everything is consistently amazing every single time. We now order 3 garlic chicken plates -- one each for my husband and I, and one for our two young kids to share. Our foodie kids also know good food, and they both rave about the chicken for days after too! Never change, Iwayama! read more

Iwayama Sushi - Garlic Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

My wife is Japanese and from Hawaii, so we were excited to try Iwayama. We've visited Hawaii many times and regularly enjoy both Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine, so our expectations may have been a bit high. For the Hawaiian portion of the menu, we ordered the Katsu chicken. Unfortunately, it was overcooked and dry. For sushi, we tried a mix of makimono and sashimi. It was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. The restaurant is clearly popular and became very busy shortly after we arrived. The staff was wonderful, attentive and friendly, but overall, the food fell short for us, especially for those accustomed to authentic Japanese and Hawaiian flavors. read more

In the corner of a small shopping center/strip mall, it is not much from the outside, or inside really. But, show up early for dinner as it will get packed. The service and food are great! Quite a diverse menu, from sushi, to Korean, to Hawaiian. The Kalbi ribs were amazing and we had a nice variety or nigiri and sashimi. The only issue is the limitations for kids. We ended up getting the chicken katsu with rice, and it worked out well. Can't wait to to return. read more

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Despite saying I couldn't wait to try their sushi, I waited 3 years. That's too long! We walked in and it was not very busy, I was nervous our meal wasn't going to LOVE up to the memory... service was quick and pleasant. My husband got the spicy chicken plate and thoroughly enjoyed it. I stole a nibble of the mac salad - still the best Mac salad I think I've ever had! Garlicy and creamy... so good! I got the chirashi lunch for $22. You guys... this was the greatest chirashi bowl I've ever had. LOADED with quality fish - at least 8 types including buttery hamachi, fabulous salmon, and two items I've never had in a chirashi bowl before (guess I've gone to the wrong places until now!): shrimp and octopus. The rice was excellent, hiding underneath all the luscious fish, with pickled mushrooms and... bamboo? Next time I need a sushi fix, this is my place. It should be yours, too! Forget the fancy schmancy places with astronomical prices, forget the places where you need a reservation. This is it! read more

Iwayama Sushi - Chirashi lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

We've been going to Iwayama as a family for probably 10 years. The menu has something that everyone loves - from the Juicy Lucy burger to the Garlic Chicken to the constantly changing sushi specials. I've honestly never had a bad meal here. The owners and all of the employees are incredibly nice. I even witnessed one of the sushi chefs save a man's life by giving him the Heimlich maneuver when he was choking. This place is just all-around amazing and reliable. It's been our go-to sushi restaurant for years, and it will continue to be. read more

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What a hidden gem in Littleton where the owner of this place has nailed it to perfection! Families can come here and meet every single need. I saw a table receive some kind of awesome looking nacho plate and keep in mind this is a super tasty sushi place. You can take kids and find something they will eat also, yum! They also have this absolutely amazing coconut cake that is just to die for. I personally loved the wide variety of vege sushi options especially the sweet potatoe one was oh so good. It's a perfect place with a great ambiance it's small but mighty and a great casual place to dine out. Lastly, the service is great our server was on top of making sure all our food was delivered promptly and tasty. read more

My friend and I came into Iwayama in search of dinner. Upon arriving, we noticed that the place was packed. However, we were quickly seated, and our orders were taken promptly. The wait for our food was very reasonable, despite the volume of customers they had that evening. While the service was definitely a positive, the food quality here was only around average. The fish slices were of decent size, but the rice was proportionally too little. Additionally, I found it odd that they were serving coconut cake, a southern food, in a Japanese restaurant. Irrespective of the odd menu item, the coconut cake was quite good, with the cake being moist, cool, and sweet. read more

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$30 toro sashimi had a bone in it. I've never had sashimi with a bone in it. Sushi chef said sorry and acted like I was in the wrong... sushi with a bone. This place has gone down hill, go else where and spend your money wisely. read more

Wonderful!! A hidden gem. We had the chefs choice and it was excellent. Best sushi I've had in Denver. read more

The best sushi I have had outside Japan. I'm reluctant to say that because this place is already crowded enough. Love the Hawaiian fusion too. Be sure to look at the specials board as they get different stuff flown in. read more

Really good 10/10 love it this sushi restaurant is so so so good I love the taste and everything they made

We have been coming here since my girls were babies! 8 years later Iwayama is every bit as good as it's ever been. Generous cuts on premium fish, great seasoning on the rice....and a delicious assortment of Hawaiian favorites. A real neighborhood gem!! Don't forget to grab a slice of their coconut cake to take home. To die for. read more

We call at 12:10 for pick up and the waiter said it will take 30 mins. We arrived around 12:40 and the waiter told we come early and let us wait for a few minutes. They serve all the people come after us and it take more than an hour for our food to be ready. Terrible experience! read more

I'm not sure about the Japanese food or the sushi, but this was one of the worst tonkatsu I've ever had. The pork was super dry, the breading was not panko, and it was overall tough and salty. Definitely do not recommend this dish at all. The staff here is extremely friendly so I'll come back to try out the fish and give it another chance. read more

Iwayama Sushi - Pork katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

We've been here twice and left each time, happily full. Service is always fabulous. Our waitstaff this last time was very friendly, attentive and offered recommendations when we asked. We sat at the sushi bar and always enjoy watching the sushi chefs work. The atmosphere isn't too loud; there are multiple seating options for parities of any size. Thank goodness we came for an early dinner as it was already starting to get full. And for good reason. Their sushi rolls are creative, varied and flavorful. Like spice? Consider the rolls with jalapeño as an ingredient. Looking for something fun? Look for the fruit inspired rolls. And the miso - def have a warm, comforting bowl of miso. Can't wait to come back. read more

What better way to start your day than with sushi?? Silly question of course. We arrived right as they opened and we were greeted by a very friendly host/waiter. We didn't think their lunch prices applied on the weekend, but to our surprise, it did! SCORE. We ordered udon ( not pictured), teriyaki chicken and the pork katsu along with a healthy spread of sushi. Everything exceeded our expectations. The sushi was fresh and the lunch entrees were pretty good. Katsu had a good crunch and dipping sauce. I enjoyed the teriyaki a little more. The udon looked like a good compliment to a side of sushi. Everyone left full and happy. read more

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Love this place they're my favorite sushi place in Colorado. Their sushi is absolutely amazing!! The staff is fabulous, restaurant is clean, and the sushi's is super fresh and delicious. read more

Delicious. Kslbi cooked to perfection. Excellent attentive service. I don't plan to order this time, but the waitress just served these amazing g looking slices of coconut cake to the table next to me. I will be back. read more

Iwayama Sushi - Kalbi ribs, lunch portion. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

Yummmmm. Fish tacos are awesome here. So are the deserts. Sushi is pretty good as well. If you're in the area I highly recommend giving it a try. Good for take out as well. read more

This place is soooo delicious. I always get the garlic chicken and hamachi. Yum it's sooooo so good. It's a staple in our home now. I recommend ordering pickup and avoiding waiting outside for a table. :) read more

I seriously can't believe this place has good reviews. The food is average. The service is absolutely horrible. There is no where to even stand when waiting to be seated. Be prepared for a two hour dinner.....if they ever even wait on you. And don't bother ordering food for pickup....that is an even bigger nightmare. read more

Excellent sushi! My wife and I were in a Southwest suburban sushi tour and dropped in to check this place out. I would say that their fish was as good as anywhere in the greater Denver area. read more

I came here after a friend strongly recommended it as their favorite sushi place, and I was not disappointed! The fish tacos were good, but the vegetarian sushi rolls were fantastic. My favorites were the veggie and sweet potato rolls, and I can't wait to come back soon and try more! read more

Iwayama Sushi - Vegetable rolls, spider rolls, sweet potato rolls, cucumber avocado rolls, lobster tempura rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

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First time here. I ordered the Jessi and the Danielle roll. They're amazing! I ordered to go and they were bringing it out to me before I could even get out of my car. Great service. read more

Iwayama Sushi - Jessi roll and Danielle roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

This is the best sushi you can get in a landlocked state. This is good for eating on a random Tuesday night and just as good to go for a special occasion. We chose to go for a special occasion. It was our anniversary. We ordered a huge spread, and it was the ultimate seafood dream! The service is attentive, but never pushy. I highly recommend that you go! read more

The place was pretty basic as far as atmosphere, but the food was delicious. I was initially dubious, but I left as a fan. We came for a family birthday, and we sampled a wide variety of dishes, None were a disappointment, including deserts. read more

Omgosh! Wonderful food! Fresh and beautifully prepared. Good service and very fast! The restaurant was clean and full of locals!!! Delicate delicious shrimp shu mai! read more

This is the only place in the area that has sushi and Hawaiian food on the menu. This is what makes it unique and sets it apart from the rest. The sushi is pretty good. The Hawaiian selection is decent as well but it wouldn't be my favorite. The reason I would choose this place over any other is because they have curbside pickup and that will always win me over when I don't feel like getting dressed to pick up food. read more

I was told by a friend to try this sushi. I wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere and waitress were nice and pleasant. The Jojo roll was good, however I was still hungry. The roll was small in size. I added the vegetable tempura with was great. I left feeling satisfied. read more

Not great. Got curbside. Well that is really good inside and ask for your order carry out. The gyoza was just plain burned. It smelled burned and should not have been served. The hamachi nigiri was packaged with sweet potato tempura which meant the hamachi and rice were soaked. My wife loves sweet potato, me not so much, so nigiri was not something I would eat soaked with sweet potato. Ordering other food from DoorDash for dinner, :-) Not a good experience read more

Iwayama Sushi - Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

Cute spot for a nice dinner when you're not in the mood to cook but aren't necessarily looking for all the bells and whistles of a dining experience. Iwayama Sushi is a neighborhood spot that will have you leaving with a belly full of goodness. Pricing is more than reasonable and the staff here is very friendly. Do as everyone says and grab an order of the spam musubi! It was so damn tasty and I couldn't stop eating it. My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner on a random weekday and agreed it's a spot worth coming back to. The seating capacity is quite small so don't be surprised if there's a small wait. read more

Disappointing. The service was slow and inattentive. We ordered Edamame and Egg Rolls for appetizers. The Egg Rolls came last. We had a Rainbow Roll and a Salmon and Avocado roll. The salmon/avocado roll was tiny, and the Rainbow roll was small. Later while waiting for the Lee's Paradise Roll that took forever, we ordered another Rainbow roll, which was huge the second time. When the Egg Roll appetizer finally came last, it was very bland. Same for the Edamame, which we were told came with a spicy sauce, but appeared to be just Sesame oil - I detected no hint of spice in the spicy sauce. The decor was as bland as the food, not offensive, but not interesting, inviting, or especially comfortable. We sat near the front window by the entrance, so we had the running lights of a waiting parent for the Tae Kwon Do studio next door shining on us for the first 30 minutes - not their fault, but not enjoyable. The best thing we can say about it was the wasabi was good. read more

Very fresh! Very Yummy! Friendly staff! Clean, welcoming environment! Awesome specialty rolls!

I'm a neighbor to Iwayama and frequent it often. The last few times I have been in for lunch, the food has just been so delicious and fresh. I love the flavor of the rolls, the seasoned edamame, the miso soup, and the fresh made coconut cake. Thanks for being a great local spot Iwayama. read more

Iwayama Sushi - Chili ahi roll in soy paper - Sushi Bars Near Me - Littleton, Colorado

The food is amazing. We've been going there for years, but the service is very, very slow largely because of the takeout orders competing with the dine in patrons. We be were there a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night. We arrived just before 8 o'clock , the place our initial order by 815 and then before we received our food we were told it was the last call for the kitchen just after 8:30 , shortly there after the kitchen started breaking down rather aggressively even though their hours of operation said they'd be open until nine.. They were slamming dishes while they were cleaning, actively taking down the fresh food. we were sitting at the sushi bar, and the staff was vigorously, spraying Windex and disinfectant on either side of us while we were eating. Finally, as we were rushing to leave rather than enjoying our meal, we saw several trash cans for outgoing waste that had been stacked by the front door that we had to walk past Incredibly unprofessional, especially for the prices...we are a frequent patron that understands their hours of operation and we were shocked at how uncomfortable they made us feel at 8:45, we have not been back since read more

Wow, very pleased with my experience at Iwayama. I travel a lot and try sushi in different cities. Obviously it is hit and miss so going here with no expectation other than reviews from Yelp. The place is in a quaint strip mall on the outskirts of Littleton, CO. It has a feel of a little sushi restaurant that I am accustomed. There is a sushi bar and plenty of tables for 2-4 people. Place was busy but we were seated quickly. Server was great. She was very helpful and prompt. As for the food, it was very good. I can always tell if I will have a good sushi experience by the Miso soup. It was really good as I had 2 bowls. It wasn't the best sushi grade I had but very good. The cucumber salad was yummy, the sashimi was proper temperature and sizing, the rolls were proper size and catered to less rice than normal. Everything was very tasty. Highly recommend. read more

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Love this place . And they are knowledgeable on gluten sensitive diets. Always the freshest fish.

Wow! Can't say enough about how impressed I am with the food here. As a Japanese man, I know my sushi and this place is fantastic. John is a great host and fantastic chef. Can't wait to return read more

The sushi was fresh and the service was good. It is better than before. I believe it is under new management.