Delicious, flavorful ramen. Best I have had since Japan. Fresh ingredients, chicken was soooo moist…read moreand tasty. A great place to walk to if you are at the UC Health University of Colorado Hospital. The beer is a little pricey at $9 a bottle. Tables everywhere, four seats at the bar. Food came out quick and hot. Highly recommend!

Conveniently located across UCH and CHCO, this gives me another spot for my post shift dinner. I…read morelove new Asian dining options close to work and this will add to my ramen cravings when I need it. The place is clean and decorated nicely. Prices are competitive and cheaper than many ramen shops in Denver, menu is expensive with a varied options of soups and ramen styles. I got the tonkotsu and tantan ramen that night and they were good, but compared to my favorite places here they would be average. The tonkatsu broth is light and as hearty as what I'm used too and the tantan ramen was the same as well. I'm used the heavy salty broths you get in Japan, and other places that take their time perfecting their bases; I'm talking about oily, creamy bone broth that's not watered down. Growing up I was lucky to be surrounded by some of the best ramen and home made noodles and this was not close. It's hard comparing but there are better places if you know what authentic ramen is then you're not missing out.

Stopped by Fuyu Sushi for their lunch specials and left pretty satisfied. We ordered the sushi…read morelunch and sashimi lunch specials, and they actually combined everything onto two boats for us, which was a nice touch and made the presentation feel fun and generous. The fish tasted fresh, portions were solid for a lunch special ($14 is a steal), and everything came out nicely arranged. Definitely a good value if you're craving sushi midday during the week. Came with miso soup. Service-wise, our waitress/hostess was clearly hardworking and very kind. The only small thing was that she cleared our dishes super quickly. She took away my miso soup before I was fully finished! But she was genuinely nice and attentive otherwise, so it didn't take away from the overall experience. The restaurant itself is pretty nice. Bathroom may need cleaning up a bit, but I mainly care about the food and service. Would come back again for the lunch specials!

We went for dine-in and I was hopeful/excited that they had new menus and what seemed to be quality…read morestaff all around. The food was great! Well, the spicy cucumber salad wasn't spicy at all and almost sweet. But the "bad" part was the server. The booth behind us (already seated when we arrived) received complimentary dessert (sesame balls/mochi, patrons left them behind untouched) and the other booth (seated after us, with a very obnoxious child) got towels to wash hands before eating. We got none of that. Instead, while I'm actively working through my meal, chopsticks in hand, server returned with the check and held it out in front of my face, expecting me to stop eating, put down the chopsticks, interrupt my pace, accept the check folio, wait until she cleared a space for me to set it back down before I could resume enjoying my meal. I stared at her until she decided to thrust it in my husband's face before clearing his sushi plate so he could accept the folio, set it down and wait while I finished. I wasn't offended by the offer of forks, that's common when it's us two older white people, but the disparity of service was RUDE. Food was great but that server. Yeeeesh.

We attended a closed Rakugo event performed by Katsura Sunshine, hosted at this wonderful…read morerestaurant. Although our tickets indicated a 7:00 PM start, we didn't realize the full event began at 5:00 PM and arrived late. Despite our tardiness, the owners were incredibly accommodating. ​Not only did they help us get our food quickly, but since the venue was full, they appeared to give up their own management seats right next to the stage so we could sit. As someone with a disability, this gesture was a huge help and deeply appreciated. Their kindness and discretion--never making us feel like a burden--have earned them a loyal patron for life. ​The food was excellent. We enjoyed okonomiyaki, sushi, onigiri, yakisoba, kaki furai, oden, and ajifurai. Every dish was cooked to perfection with flavors that truly stood out; the chef is clearly outstanding. ​As for the entertainment, Katsura Sunshine was wonderful and friendly. His storytelling had us in stitches--I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. His apprentices also did an awesome job with their performances. It was truly a fantastic event, and I sincerely hope he returns soon!

We've been looking for a good Japanese restaurant in our area and I'd driven by Sonoda's several…read moretimes when visiting Aurora, we headed there on a Friday evening and we were not disappointed. The restaurant it self was larger then it looks from the outside with a nice sushi bar and a number of tables and booths. They were busy but we were seated a few minutes after arriving. My wife usually orders the Chirashi and this was one of the better ones she's had in the area. Generous cuts of fish which were melt in your mouth fresh! I ordered a number of nigiri which had the perfect ratio of fish to rice. The Hamachi, Saba, and Unagi were my favorite but the Amaebi was also solid. We added to our meal with an order of Agadashi which is deep fried tofu in a savory broth and a geso age or deep fried squid legs, both were great but I'd go back for the agedashi again! Service was fantastic checking on us frequently and the food was served quickly. We enjoyed our visit very much and plan to return to try other items!

This sushi restaurant is SO KAWAII and is the best bang-for-your-buck when it comes to AYCE sushi!…read more The restaurant itself is super cute with all the Totoro and Studio Ghibli decor. There's bar seating and plenty of tables to choose from. The sushi chefs are all lined up behind the bar if you wanna take a peep at how your sushi's being prepared. My cousin and I have come here multiple times for the AYCE sushi. My favorite thing to start with is a bowl of miso soup and some nigiri. My favorite roll is the Salmon Tempura roll! Absolutely delicious! And also, you can get some sake bombs for a pretty decent price! Happy to be regulars here! This is the perfect place whenever I have sushi cravings! Would highly recommend

Sushi Totoro was a nice spot for lunch. It was my first time and it was a very casual lunch spot to…read moresee a friend to celebrated their new apartment. Parking was a little hard to find up close as this place is in a shared shopping center. We sat and were asked about our drinks. They serve Pepsi products. They have sake and beer as well. Lunch menu had a combo option or you could choose the AYCE option. Both were running around $25. Out of the 3 of us , was a ramen bowl for about $20, and somebody just wanted to chicken fried rice and I couldn't upgrade my rice on my combo to get that. They paid $18 for just a plate of Chicken fried rice. That was ridiculous. I was not liking that. My combo was $23. The service was great when the server was tending to us. It was just him and he took care the whole place. About 20 of us in the place. Food was so good.

The food was amazing we come here all time. The people here were very kind and food came out…read morequickly.

I got to (re)appreciate this business that's in my direct neighborhood today…read more I don't quite recall when the last time was when I utilized this restaurant. I wanted something super quick and yet something of quality (as I was headed my way to my side hustle later in the afternoon.) Asuka Ramen and Poke, all of a sudden, hit me with a thought, "It's been a while since I last used them for a good poke bowl." In a way, it was an opportunity for me to appreciate it for the first time in a while so I did just that. They use a deep (large) bowl for the Build Your Own poke bowl (this is the only size) for to-go. When I asked for "half and half" for the base (white rice and greens), the young man behind the ordering counter generously pressed the white sushi rice into it. He then placed some green leaves on one side of it. "Looking good" I thought. For the protein, I chose salmon, tuna and yellowtail. For the rest (such as sauce etc.) I don't quite remember what I got me and yet, this young man sure wasn't anything close to "stingy" (lol)! As to show his appreciation for my business, he built my bowl with precision and generosity. I like the fact that they have one size for to-go poke bowl (this simplifies the process on their end and our end.) At the flat rate of $16 (unless you get additional protein which is $3) is also reasonable for the size. I got the impression that this is a business that they simply don't operate for profit; they operate for the social responsibility's sake. And of course, this above-and-beyond young man didn't fail to forget to ask me if I would need utensils or drink. He gave me everything I would need. Once I got to my job site, I parked my car in the parking lot and started devouring my beautifully tailored (to my preferences) bowl. The fresh ingredients, the way it was built, and the overall volume of it, it was impossible for me to find a single reason why this was one of the best poke bowls I've had in the recent few months. That was when I came to appreciate how lucky I am to live just up the street from this tiny and yet mighty poke place. I need to visit this place more going forward.

Came in an hour before they closed and ordered a sushi roll with a special request. The guy who…read moretook my order was extremely nice and the food came out in a timely manner. I was born and raised in Hawaii and can say the fish is fresh and the rice is amazing, definitely coming back to try other menu items! Edit; I want to mention the guy who took my order also made the food and he took nice care of us. Nice to see genuine hospitality these days.

The food, as always, is delicious, which explains why the restaurant is packed--and that is a joy…read moreto see. However, it is a shame to find only a single server on duty, a familiar face who has been here for years, or at least as long as I can remember. She works tirelessly and remains polite to a fault, yet she is visibly struggling to keep pace with bagging to-go orders, waiting tables, clearing dishes, and seating new guests. Miyako, I love your establishment and have been a loyal patron since 2016, but please hire another server to give her some much-needed help.

Forgot to take pictures but got take-out last night. Can speak to the fresh edamame, flavorful…read moregreen curry and rich Panang curry - all delicious.

I ordered the drunken noodles, which were good, but the portion size was shockingly small for $18…read more(about half the size I would expect for an order of drunken noodles). When it arrived my friend commented that she couldn't even see the noodles under the tofu. However, another table ordered drunken noodles as well and it seemed that that customer's entree took up at least most of his plate, so it seems that portion sizes may be inconsistent here. I ended up still being hungry afterwards, so I ordered a tom yum soup, which both I and my friend thought was 13.99 based on how the menu is laid out (pictured of menu attached)... we were surprised when at the end it was 17.99. When I brought up my concerns, the owner (?) pointed to the price at the bottom of the page under the ramen. I said, oh but I tried to order the chasu pork option from the bottom pricing list, and she said "no that option is just for ramen." My other friend at the table noted some inconsistencies with menu pricing from the online menu accessed through the QR code, and the physical menu. I'm a bit appalled it was $45 just for my dinner. (Gratuity was automatically added to the check.) I've never had to order two entrees at a restaurant before just because there wasn't enough food. The ramen dishes and even the pad thai were decently sized, so I have to assume I just got unlucky with my choice.

I recently returned after about seven or eight years, and it was interesting to see how the…read moreexperience held up over time. The staff were perfectly nice and the atmosphere felt welcoming from the moment we walked in, which made the visit comfortable and relaxed. I ordered the shoyu ramen, which was good, but honestly the sake ended up being the true highlight. Everything was solid and satisfying, though I admit a bit overrated compared to how enthusiastically a friend drones on about Kokoro. Still, it was an enjoyable enough experience. Who knows it might be another near decade before I return, so I'll just relish the memory. Lolzsies.

5 star review. All went well. Entered Sunday afternoon,…read moremotioned to a server if ok to sit by the left side. She nodded and all were good. She came over with the menu, ordered hot tea. She came back within minutes with the tea and water and took our order. Sunday afternoon with mid March snow storm. Not as busy and the restaurant was quite. I actually noticed one of the wall with red bridge over the creek with typical Japanese mounting in the fall. Very nice. Our food arrived quickly. Asked for beni shoga. Surprised to see a container of it instead of on a small dish. Back to the olden days Got to chat with Lenny too. Score! Splash was perfect, rolls were nice and Arigato card had one free bowl. That was a surprise!