We visited on a Sunday around 5:30; I made a reservation on open table about an hour before our arrival but the place was quiet and it probably have been easy to secure a table or spot at the bar upon arrival. Staff was immediately knowledgable and accommodating about gluten intolerance and celiac. No soft shell crab or spicy tuna for celiacs! I was given tamari almost immediately. We started with drinks; the endo (refreshing, smokey, light vegetable sweetness) and takai (light, refreshing, tangy). We got the tsukemono "pickled veggies"; staff separated the daikon / carrot combo from the cucumber d/t soy sauce drenching of cucumber and all the veggies were exactly the cool, refreshing bites we needed. We next got the salmon tartare rolls and spicy scallop rolls and MAN. Those took the cake. The staff had to make the spicy scallop rolls GF by subbing tempura asparagus with regular asparagus -- our waitress knew to do that without me even requesting after I let her know about my celiac diagnosis. Such incredible service. We got the yakitori kushiyaki (chicken; wagyu can't be made GF) and it was absolutely delightful. My boyfriend had the wagyu nagiri and said "that was the best thing I ever had in my entire life... it's subtle but rich; the flavor was crazy". It was a one bite piece so heads up on that if you're getting one. I got the yellowtail rolls next, they were alright but everything was going to pale next to the salmon tartare. Speaking of, finished the night off with another salmon tartare roll because why not! Easily best sushi I've ever had. We did agree that the spicy scallop / salmon tartare combo was top notch though. My boyfriend also enjoyed the Umami following his Wagyu (excellent combo he says). The staff was honestly excellent. Our server Kayden G was absolutely wonderful. Wes, the GM, was top notch. Teyo, the expo, was also incredible. Everyone was timely, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and insightful. We received such excellent service. Like other reviews say, plan to pay $200 at the end of the meal. however, InKind is running an offer for $50 off any Kumoya meal over $150 right now through mid July... so now is a great time to go :') Enjoy the experience! And my GF buddies - feel comfortable and safe here! read more

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What a delightful dinner experience with some top-notch service. The big surprise the night was the eggplant. I've never had anything like that and thought it had amazing flavor as well as the brussels sprouts salad. The cures were delicious. The sauce on the pork belly was amazing and the sushi was out of this world who knew that Denver could get such fresh sushi read more

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Absolutely delicious. We ordered the Mukozuke Hamachi to start and it seriously just melted in our mouths it was so good. Pictured is Bachi, Hamachi and Shake rolls (I forget which is which) but they were all amazing. We also got the wasabi flight - so fun and interesting, definitely recommend. Vibes were awesome, service was awesome, table was awesome - we will be back! read more

Kumoya - Bachi, Hamachi and Shake rolls. - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Top 3 best meals ever. You just have to try for yourself. Best sushi I've ever had and the appetizers were spectacular. They even have their own pastry chef (try "the corn" dessert). The GM, Wes, is the nicest guy you'll ever meet and was visiting with every table in the restaurant. Our waitress, Kaden(?), was knowledgeable, warm, and very attentive. You'll feel well taken care of here. The feeling of this place was homey yet vibrant and elegant. Truly a must-visit if you're in or near Denver. read more

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I've been here twice now and both experiences were amazing. We've sat in the back bar area both times which is a bit more moody and it's been quiet. I've enjoyed the seaweed salad, both tartares, wagyu skewers, the red miso soup, many delicious nigiri/rolls/sashimi, and two of the desserts, whose names escape me and I can't find them online. Everything is perfect. Oh! and the wasabi sampler is a must! It's so fun and now I'm obsessed with the pickled wasabi. Service is always on point also. Wes took care of us the first time I was in. I love that they have late hours too. A late food menu to go with the late hours is even better! The last friends I went with said this was the best sushi they've had. That's pretty big. read more

Fantastic, new, trendy sushi spot! The vibes here are awesome with great decor, a smooth playlist, and a really cool sushi bar and back bar for drinks. The drink menu is solid, with a great lineup of sakes and whiskeys. Food wise, they have a solid lineup of sushi and nigiri with super fresh fish. They also have solid, non fish options like a really great duck and soba noodles dish. read more

What a delicious surprise! Met a friend for dinner and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and upscale ambiance of this spot! I'm assuming it was the owner or manager but a lovely gentleman helped us make decisions about dinner- everything was divine! Especially the aged toro- like butter!!! read more

Kumoya - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Top service, felt really taken care of here, staff very friendly, ambiance and music are really good. Amazing tasty food, fresh fish and they make sushi right in front of you. Overall, one of the best spots in Denver for sure! read more

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Go! Don't even think about it! Just go! The service, the food, the chefs all of it amazing. A foodie is paradise. read more

Kumoya - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

As someone else shared... GET THE EGGPLANT! As for the rest of the meal, it was all solid but not something you can't get at other nicer sushi spots for a much better price. And the fact that they charge you $7 a bottle for Saratoga Springs sparking and still water (didn't offer tap to us or tell us they charge for water) was really crummy. I've been to many fine dining restaurants that don't charge for water options! Don't get me wrong, everything was fresh, the service was attentive, and the restaurant itself is beautiful! But none of the sushi stood out from other places around town. I might come back if they have good happy hour options but otherwise I definitely won't be frequenting! read more

Says it's open until midnight. I have come here twice and they have been closed both times. Misleading hours and they will never get my business. read more

HOLY CRAP! Let me tell you, came here on a Wednesday night 10:40 pm. They only had the late night menu and drinks, but that's all I needed. It felt like I found a diamond. I got two drinks the Umami and Kaigan. The Umami was whiskey and mushroom run, CRAZY so it tasted like a lighter old fashion, but as you smell when about to drink it, you can smell the earthyness of the mushroom rum. Very cool , very unique, went really well with my food. // The Kaigan cocktail is whiskey, rum, sherry, banana and something else and comes on FIRE BABY! I had this after my food and honesty deserves to be at a tiki bar, I love everything banana flavored in my liquor for some reason. It might not vibe with people, but vibes with me. // So I came here late, so the food options were limited. I got the Bara Chirashi which is the mixed seafood bowl on rice and HOLY SHIT, this was fire. I was hungry I just got to Colorado for the first time, feeling weird but this put me down. I honestly wanted another if I could eat more sooo good. They used the wasabi not like that pale green color one, the one that I like in my Tako Wasa (octopus and wasabi). Very good. What a come up. So glad I didn't just pass out and came to eat. read more

Kumoya - Bara Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We tried Kumoya early on a Sunday evening because their website says something like "come in and get loud," and we are old and do not like loud. The service was very good and attentive. Amid Dry January, we appreciated that they have some mocktail options -- I had the "spice," which had a tiny bit of a shrub taste but not vinegary -- I liked it. They also have green tea available, and it was good to warm up on a cold night. We started with the kinoki -- very good; the tempura enoki tasted like chicharrones, which my husband loved but non-pork-eaters, check if they fry in pork fat -- and the chawanmushi, which had mushrooms in place of roasted cauliflower. It was a good version, delicate with many flavors -- I could have eaten two of those for sure. Then we had a couple of rolls -- the salmon tartare and the yellowtail with fried shallots. The salmon was good, the yellowtail different and delicious. We had the chef's tasting of nigiri, which was beautiful. I was afraid of the price when it came out with a tiny dollop of caviar on top of the Japanese sweet shrimp (turned out to be $45). The quality of the fish was outstanding; the bluefin in particular. But it was a little lacking in flavor for us. We also had the wasabi flight, but we were a little underwhelmed for $17 for a couple tablespoons of condiments. We liked the included service fee, which the team definitely earned, and overall a very nice experience. A little pricey, but not as much as I expected. We were seated in the front room and didn't even see the bar, just saw some guests escorted that way. read more

What an amazing experience! First the restaurant was super cute. Love the decoration, and the music and the romantic vibe. They have a sushi bar area and an alcoholic bar in the back. The drinks we had were amazing. We met the bar manager aka pickled master aka Kael. The pickled onion he had in the cocktail was the best I've had ever had. I didn't realize pickled onion can taste like that. And I have been to many amazing restaurants and bars around the world. Wes the manager was very helpful. We told them we decided to omakase he said just give him a budget and he will make it happen. Austin was our waiter he check on us and made sure we got everything we need at all time. Service was 1000000000000% So now let's talk about food. Traditional sushi not about of crazy pairing with fruits or sauce like other sushi restaurants. You get to really taste the flavor of the fish if that's not for you maybe try their sushi rolls? Also a lot of unique fish never had a barracuda before tonight. The apps and drinks and the pickled onion was my fav. Must try items !!!!!!!! Waygu tartare and the Mukozuke! We will be back there couple things on the menu I really want to try. read more

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Ambience is chill with lots of options for every palette (especially if you like tuna). Service was attentive. Everything we had was good. Highlights for me are the kinoko (mushroom) dish and the spicy tuna roll. They were AMAZING. read more

Prefacing by saying not every place is going to be for everyone, and that was the case for us at Kumoya. We moved to the Highlands (from LA, but were not expecting coastal quality in Denver, though we have been to Uchi, Sushi Den and Temaki Den and those all delivered in quality). The service gets five stars--the wait staff and management were on top of it and very present and lovely. The cocktails and wine we tried were great, and I very much enjoyed the umani bomb of the red miso soup. But that's where it ended for us. The chicken karaage's sauce was delicious, but the chicken was overcooked, dry and stringy. The fish on the hand rolls was fresh, but I personally like a finer mince and less "chew" on my hand rolls. And the signature rolls we had (spicy tuna and salmon) were fresh, but just too heavy-handed for my liking--WAY too much sauce, too much fish to rice ratio, and too many toppings (and I'll add, the crispy garlic was burned and added an acrid taste to the fish). Could have absolutely been an off day for the kitchen and will try Kumoya again, as it's in our neighborhood, but just felt very underwhelmed. The restaurant was kind enough to take the the rolls we didn't enjoy off our bill, and again, the service was top-notch, but the food didn't deliver when we visited. read more

Cool, new, moody Japanese lounge in LoHi. We got in with same day reservations on a Saturday. The front part of the restaurant is more of a sushi bar vibe, the middle is more loungey and the back is a straight up bar. Drinks: my husband wanted a beer, we didn't see any on the menu so we asked about it. He chose the yuzu white ale - very average beer, not so average price. Hands down the most expensive beer I've ever witnessed at $18 which came as a surprise when we got the bill. Ouch. How about a beer menu next time?? Food: - Wagyu Tartare - delicious! Recommend and it's served with bread. - Nasu Misoyaki - the eggplant dish that many have posted about. Unfortunately it was INSANELY salty with the miso and not sure if there was added salt. Seems like this one varies. I wouldn't order again. - Sandoitchi - the bread was divine but because we got bread with the tartare this felt very heavy. It needed more slaw to balance out the denseness of the thick fried pork + bread. - the salmon tartare roll was my absolute favorite. The best thing we got! Highly recommend. The fish was fresh and melt in your mouth! - amazake desert - plated fancy but none of the flavors really stood out. Overall I'd probably rate a 3.5 - I'd come back just to try more sushi but gotta recover from the $18 beer first. read more

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We had an amazing dining experience. The assistant manager Demonte (I hope I spelled that correctly) came to our table right after being seated and gave us the layout of the food along with pairs for the right sake. He was absolutely amazing and so was the night. He asked if he could bring random dishes for us to try and we agreed. Everything he brought out was amazing! Would highly recommend! read more

This place is a new must watch sushi spot! I was blown away when I went their first week and have been dying to go back! Excited to see what they have in store for my next visit. Crew was extremely welcoming and the vibes were impeccable read more

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This place was amazing! The service was phenomenal so friendly. And the food was SO good. The otoro nigiri melted in my mouth and the spicy tuna roll was amaze I also recommend the cocktails I had the Matcha and it was delish. Will be coming back!!! read more

Kumoya - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I sat at the bar and had some tuna and salmon. They bartender was very attentive and made a suggestion from my choices, so I ordered it all again because it was that good. Definitely, going back to get my sushi fix! read more

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This restaurant is bigger than it looks. There is ample seating in the two main rooms. Really nice and upscale decor. I made reservations through OpenTable and it required a credit card but once we got there, we were seated right away. The waitress Natasha helped us a lot with our selections. The wagyu beef tartare was probably my favorite. I really liked the seaweed crisps that came with it. It added the right amount crisp and saltiness while the beef was very tender. The sashimi's were all tasty. It was my first time trying needlefish...it kinda reminded me of fishy boba :) with the texture. It was probably my least favorite. The unagi had more of a stiff texture than other Japanese restaurants so that was different. The scallops were so tender and tasty. I really liked the sauce of that dish. The eggplant was also delicious...not sure what added the crisp but that was a good addition. Prices were kinda expensive but still not bad for the quality of the food. Natasha did forget to bring us some of our order but the manager Wes took care of it once he noticed we were sitting there for a while not getting any more food. Still no complaints since it allowed my friend and I to converse more. But I probably would've given 5 stars if we didn't have to wait so long for some of our order. read more

Kumoya - Scallops - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The ambiance is stunning and love the vibe of the restaurant. We were blown away by the eggplant and fried chicken. Very knowledgeable staff and great service. The portions for some of the dishes are definitely on the smaller side and it's an expensive place but will be back for a special occasion. read more

Kumoya - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best Japanese in Denver, hands down! Ambiance, interiors, service is on point. Seafood is brought in from Japan and you know is quality. Seasonal dishes makes it fun and exciting. Drinks are also yummy! read more

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James at the bar was excellent. Tuna tartare, hamachi sashimi, and the salmon caviar hand roll were all delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kumoya - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wes was a delight! The service was spotty but he was willing and able to step up and help his staff. The food was amazing and the drinks were really good. The ambience was very upbeat and eclectic they also have a DJ here on the weekends. Great concept for Denver we def needed this vibe! read more

My best friend, my wife, is not a fan of Asian Food, but I am! As new residents of LoHi in Denver, Kumoya had caught my eye & an opportunity to visit as a Solo guest presented itself. I had high expectations but the realities I enjoyed blew me away. Just inside the door, the greeting was welcoming, proud but no pretense, caring, helpful, two people launched my visit flawlessly. As I climbed the stairs a third - certainly an owner or possibly Chef - gave a cool smile & warm welcome & you could tell he was loving his role and seemed to be " having a blast" moving from table to table as if everyone he touched was a VIP & a Friend, and I'm just moving past the Sushi Bar so far! Perfect lighting. Happening music. Stylish decor. Groovy vibe. Great table, Great table lamp with adjustable lighting tone & level. Great knowledgeable server exududing "I Care" and confidence at once. I like to have to read a Menu a few times - not because nothing spoke to me - because so many things did! I'll just mention the items from the Daily Fish offerings. I'm an Uni lover & I favor Yellowtail. Kumoya offered two of each. Hokkaido & Mexican Uni. Yellowtail & Orange Yellowtail from Japan. Blessed to be a Foodie who enjoyed life at many 5 Star operations, with most of my better friends being James Beard Award winning Chefs, I'd yet to meet a Yellowtail who dined on Mandarin Oranges - but Tonight's the Night! Both made other Yelowtails look like Tilapia! OK - Just go there & have an Out if Body experience without eating Mushrooms! I certainly did! read more

This was my first time eating here and wasn't very impressed. For the price, wasn't really worth it in my opinion. When we first walked in, the smell of fish was pretty overwhelming, like more fishy than you'd expect for a sushi place. Like we had just gotten on a fishing boat at the fish yard. The seating was a little crammed, the food was okay (the wagyu steak came out lukewarm), but service was great. read more

We've been trying to find a good sushi place for months and this is the best spot! There are unique fish and good drinks. There's a great ambiance with a beautiful interior and seats viewing the sushi bar. read more

Experience was a bit all over the place when we visited soon after their opening. Service upfront was very friendly and we were sat promptly. From there our servers seemed disorganized with not knowing who visited our table previously and our drinks taking 20+ mins. Food wise the tuna tartare had a nice flavor but I'm not sure if the gold leaf is really necessary. The appetizer variety plate was definitely a miss with the salmon rolls being disgusting. Potato salad was good though and helped redeem the order a bit. Eggplant had a nice flavor but not mind blowing as others imply. All my nigiri was great with a great selection of fish on their menu. I'd be willing to try Kumoya again when their service and menu matures a bit. read more

Kumoya - Toro tartare - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My company took a group of us to dinner at kumoya on a Wednesday evening in March. We had a reservation, but note that they do have a private room you just have to specifically request it (it was taken this night). Based on all of the seating, if I go back, I will be sitting at the bar top to see the chefs making the food. We ordered a ton of dishes but some noteworthy ones were the beef tartare dish and the toro. read more

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I really wanted to fall in love with this place but it wasn't meant to be. Came in on Valentine's Day and the ambiance is super vibey and trendy. When it came to the food, the prices of each dish were expensive and the portions are very small. Don't get me wrong, the food was good but didn't think the price matched the quality of the food. The menu is small and there are limited options. As the waiter mentioned that they are open late and there is a DJ that spins on certain nights, I'm thinking this is more of a chill spot where you can snack instead of expecting a meal that can put you into a food coma. read more

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Our service name was Antoinette and the manager was Wes incredibly kind. We walked in during a shift change and they accommodate us us with such a great attitude. The music was excellent, and the ambience was definitely coming back. read more

Kumoya - Zensai appetizer trio - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If we could give 3.5 stars we would. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was great. We only ordered 6 dishes, and out of those 6, 2 are memorable. There was a salmon dish we ordered that was absolutely fantastic - the most tender, buttery, melt in your mouth salmon I have ever had. It was so good. And the second memorable dish was the "corn" desert. It was delicious. For a sushi restaurant it's a bummer that we didn't love more. We had really high hopes for Kumoya. Is it worth trying? Yeah. At the end of the day though we would choose Sushi Den instead. read more

This restaurant has moved into my top spot for sushi! Everyone who works here is extremely attentive and welcoming, which is always a great sign of how things are going to go. The drinks were amazing. I wish I had taken pictures of the cocktails. The food is incredible! It's rare I order anything cooked when I am in a sushi frame of mind but the eggplant looked too good to pass up....well worth diverting!! They had two kinds of uni, which I love! We also ordered the spotted prawn ceviche, which wasn't my favorite, but I loved that the dish included the fried heads. We had the a few other pieces of sashimi, oh and the scallop roll was the perfect thing to end with! We will definitely be back! read more

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I took my partner here for a birthday dinner and we had a lovely evening. The food and drinks were so fresh and absolutely delicious. Yes, it was expensive, but well worth it. One observation, not necessarily a criticism, is that they are leaning into trends in a way that is both good (dried fish- not easy to find in Denver) and sometimes cliche, more to teach/give non-educated sushi goers the chance to try things that are not necessarily true to a specific type of Japanese cuisine. There's just a little too much of everything on the menu, but it's all delicious, so no complaints. Now a complaint: the GM struck me as unprofessional. Unkepmt relative to the Japanese traditions (wrinkled clothing), smug about his playlist, and inappropriately touched TWO of the female waitstaff while we were there. He is clearly super proud of the menu, well spoken and knowledgeable, but something was just... off. Put a damper on the otherwise immaculate service and wait staff. read more

Food was amazing! The wasabi trio was something different and if you like wasabi def give it a try w your sushi.

The food was amazinggg. Through a miscommunication we got the salmon roll and it ended up being the star of the show! A close second was the mushroom entree dish. We tried a couple of the drinks and the split pea one as well as the yuzu foam one were amazing. Our waitress was also great with helpful recs and the ambiance & decor were beautiful. read more

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Spent my birthday here for a nice sushi dinner and a great evening. Food, service and ambiance were all absolutely stellar. We had James and Kayden as our servers and they were super welcoming, helpfull with the menu and generally friendly and warm. The food was absolutely in the conversation of best sushi in Denver. 10/10 will come back. read more

Menu was a little hard to understand exactly what was on happy hour (30% off rolls), but we liked the salmon tartar roll, and otoro. The kinoko mushroom dish was a little more heavily breaded and fried so wasn't of favorite, but they also had good drink options, and their bartenders were friendly and helpful. read more