This place was very underwhelming. The food was bland and overpriced and the seating arrangements are too small and uncomfortable. Not to mention, the name is very obviously racist! I figured that maybe if it was ran by Asians then it would be okay, but it is run by white people in a town that is ~80% white. Would not return. read more

Nice place, small and cozy with really good food and helpful staff. They would have gotten five stars but there was someone in there sitting down eating with their dog. Not cool. We got our food to go. read more

Favorite go to spot! They are busy, especially with COVID to go orders, but are always super nice and food is always delicious!

This is probably my favorite sushi restaurant in town. I've never had a bad meal or bad service here. The only negative thing about this place is how small it is, so I recommend making reservations if you want to go. My personal favorite roll is the funky monkey. read more

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Good food bad service. I asked if sauces were put in the bag & she said yes! We left & no sauces! I called & she said sorry, she remembers me asking & assumed since it had soy sauce that I didn't need any. So basically she lied! Ugh too bad she was lazy & lied, very disappointing! read more

Funky, fun space. Their crunchy asparagus and avocado roll is delicious, and they have the most authentic pho in Durango - perfect sickie soup for when i have the sniffles! Downside - your hair and clothes smell like the fryer after being enclosed in such a small space. Ugh. read more

Some of the best sushi that we have ever had. I had the spicy tuna roll which was by far the best spicy tuna roll I've ever had and my husband had the volcano roll and the funky monkey and he said they were in his top 2 best he's had. It is very small but it's always packed so you know it's good! The staff was very attentive and nice, too. Great spot, Durango! read more

One of the best sushi places! There are three things that we recommend: spice edamane, crispy mango roll and volcano roll. Everything else was also really delicious, but these three are not to be missed! This is a small place with amazing food. The people that work there love it, and are really attentive. read more

Wonderful micro-restaurant, we were lucky to walk in and find an open table and so happy we did. We first ordered the veggie egg rolls and they were INCREDIBLE! They came with a sauce that paired perfectly with them. My husband and I both had the vegetarian rice bowl only he subbed noodles for his rice. It had just enough flavor that you could still add a dash of soy sauce if you liked and it wouldn't over power the dish. The main courses were so delish. Our waiter - who I assume is the owner - was incredibly nice and welcoming which made the visit that much better. The service was fast and friendly with frequent visitors picking up food for carry out. I will absolutely be back to this restaurant, highly recommend. read more

Best sushi I've had in Colorado! Great sticky rice for the sushi. Rolls are good sized, but cut small so you get just the right sushi to soy sauce ratio. The miso tasted fresh and had lots of veggies, and the spicy edamame was delish! read more

Love the Sushi here, but the atmosphere is hard for children. The southwestern is by far my favorite roll, but I've never been disappointed with any of the sushi here. The other items I love from here is the seaweed salad, taridito, siagon noodles, fried pork rolls, and the ceviche. read more

I love this place so much! The sushi is great and super well priced and it's always fast and efficient! Their soups and rice bowls are great as well, unagi bowl is one of my favorite meals in Durango ! read more

Loved finding a good sushi joint on our road trip in Colorado! Enjoyed the seaweed salad as my app and the sushi roll 'Main Street' was excellent. We came back the next day for lunch to try the noodle soup bowls- would recommend the Saigon Noodles one- SO GOOD! We'd be in trouble if we lived here ;) read more

So yummy! We had the salmon avocado roll and the lime twist roll. Both were fresh and tasty. The citrus added an unexpected element to the rolls that I haven't experienced at other sushi restaurants before. The restaurant is small but we didn't have to wait long. I would definitely come back here again. read more

A hole in the wall with great Asian at far more affordable prices than it's Durango competitors. I usually get the Unagi (eel) bowl with fresh sliced avocado Yumm! The Pho (pronounced Fa) is excellent read more

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Absolutely and surprisingly awesome sushi for a mountain college town. The sushi is absolutely delicious and full of mouth watering flavor. The sake is served with perfection and a very thoughtful selection is offered. The staff, although busy and sometimes overwhelmed, still takes the time to show pride in their work and perfection in their preparation. The restaurant is small but very well worth the wait!! Don't miss this absolutely awesome sushi restaurant in your travels through Durango. read more

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Super good Sushi. The only 2 things I didn't like.. 1. the Coke has a weird aftertaste. 2. The place is super small. Other than that every but of food we got was delicious. read more

The rolls with lime oil are my jam. They don't really have any daily specials but what on the menu is good and made to order. They are also great at accommodating gluten free or other dietary restrictions (as much as possible). I love how small the restaurant is too, it really reminds me of dining in Japan and Hawaii. read more

We are new to the area, We were walking by, looked in the window and saw this awesome looking sushi roll. We had to stop. We are so glad we did. It was the best sushi we have had in along time. We will make this a regular spot for us. Can't wait to try the vermicelli bowls. read more

Great little spot for takeout or eat in. Lots of sushi and pho, too! Space is cozy and fun. Staff is attentive and hustles. What more can you ask for in a staff? Top notch! read more

The beef pho and funky monkey specialty roll were delish. Great food for the price.

I love this place. Whether I get pho, noodles, or sushi the food is always delicious. It's a small space so your timing has to be right- I did a Monday night dinner and came at the perfect time. But it's a great location and fairly comfortable for the size. The employees are really knowledgeable about the food. One of my favorite places to go to if I'm in the mood for sushi or if I have no idea what I want. read more

The sushi here is amazing and the people are also sweet to talk to when ordering food. I tried the dragon roll and the avocado sushi roll, my all time favorite is the Philly roll! The place is pretty tiny and cramped on a really busy day, but if you find a good slow time to walk in and try the food, check it out. read more

This place is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Delicious Sushi and the Ginger Chicken Pho is over the moon! Great staff and super good food. Love it'

Yum! Thanks to yelp we found this place while staying in Durango. I highly recommend the flying monkey roll - it was amazing! There is so much flavor and goodness packed into each bite. We had the Southwest Roll also which had a nice citrusy flavor to it. The springs rolls are also spot on, but I'd skip the spicy edamame unless you are a huge edamame fan. I'd say the rolls are on the average to small size but I've also been spoiled with sushi rolls in Southern California. The menu also had some delicious noodle dishes and even pho on it. This place is small, but you can grab a beer at the brewery next door while you are waiting. read more

Dinner was great! Seating is limited, so come prepared knowing this. The food, however, was excellent. Had miso soup, philly rolls and crunchy salmon. The staff were very attentive and offered us a larger table once one became available. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

So good! We love Rice Monkeys - fresh and always delicious! Consistent and friendly.

Sushi was superb and the rice bowls were awesome! Loved it and would definitely go again

Best sushi ever. The place is tiny. But that only adds to the quirky fun atmosphere. The food looked and tasted like it came from a high end expensive restaurant. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Everyone wanted sushi except the wife. She got a salad and brought it in to eat with us. They kicked her out so we got ours to go. The specialty rolls were average at best. Cost was above average. I have had much much better. $50 for a few rolls. Save your money and get a good burger! read more

This is a small place with limited seating. The service was awesome. The Funky Monkey roll was amazing. Also had the dynamite roll which was good along with the spicy edamame which was the best I have ever had. So nice to get out of my home town and get good food with great service. read more

This is a super great place to go for awesome food, however it is a very small building and there is usually no place to sit. It is worth a try but I would recommend getting the food to go. Overall there is very delicious food and I only gave it 4 stars because of the lack of seating. read more

Only four stars because they ran out of sake and took a little while. Came here on a weekend night and got seated immediately, despite people constantly coming in. We ordered three rolls and two bowls. The Funky monkey is amazing, and I HIGHLY recommend it!! read more

Very good food for vegetarians. We got the "V-Is For Vegetable" roll and Tofu and Veggie bowls. Veggies were plentiful, flavorful and fresh. The only con is the size of the place. You may want to order out. read more

This place was recommended by my Uber driver. I asked for "the best sushi" in Durango. I double checked with the front desk folks at the hotel. She had never eaten there herself, but often heard great reports from other guests. Food was fresh and creative. The vibe was cool. Love the name "Rice Monkeys." read more

Amazing! Every time I come here they blow me away with their delicious high grade fish and appearance. It's a little small but that just means more attention from the waitress! I highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This place is amazing! Ridiculously fresh and yummy food. The seating area is limited but it's worth it baby! read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Just got back from Rice Monkeys.. Was dying for some Asian food and the yummy Volcano roll fit the bill!! Starting with the basic cucumber, cream cheese and shrimp in the roll, it is topped with shredded cooked soft shell crab, bbq eel and eel sauce..YUM!! My husband opted for the beef sesame teriyaki rice bowl filled with veggies, and we both had edamame, well prepared for an appetizer!! He's more conservative on food choices but kept asking for another piece of my Volcano roll. I had to cut him off.. Small sitting spaces, just like in Japan, but they do have carry out! read more

Went during the busy dinner rush. Service was great, very nice waiter. Had soup, salmon nigiri, and a roll. Each came out perfect timing from one another. Salmon nigiri was SO fresh and yummy. The volcano roll was one of the best I have ever had. Definitely will be returning! read more

Ordered delivery from here, which came super fast. We ordered two sushi rolls & the pork rice bowl & springs rolls. Everything, especially the sushi, was really tasty. The fish tasted fresh & so did the rice. The spring rolls were crunchy and the dipping sauce was super good. Great meal overall! read more