I thought the Sushi Den was really solid and it exceeded my expectations. The overall restaurant is gigantic and I was shocked that they could handle this amount of volume and still have decent results. Was it the best sushi I've ever had? Not close. But all of the nigiri was fresh and flavorful and I really enjoyed all of the fish that we ordered. We only ordered 1 roll and it was pretty meh, not worth it. I think the better play is just to order nigiri and some of the other stuff. Would definitely go back read more

First and foremost, this is such a gorgeous restaurant and I loved it very aspect of it- it is super aesthetically pleasing without being gaudy. Second, all of the staff is great and our waiter Robert was certainly the cherry on top. Third, the sushi is very innovative and tasty indeed. Maybe it is not "authentic" per se as there are dishes that include items such as seared sushi and even sushi with blue cheese on top of it, but I can certainly say that it's tasty. The price is definitely a bit hefty but you do get what you paid for. All in all, if I'm ever in Denver again I would 110% visit this place again. read more

Sushi Den - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wish I could give more than five stars! The best sushi I have ever had. It's not even comparable to any other sushi in the world I've had. And, I've had a lot of sushi. Fish is flown in from Japan. There are many chefs as you walk in preparing the fresh delicacies. Honestly, they did an outstanding job like these are Michelin chefs! I don't know if they really are but if they're not they need to be. Lol The ocean trout was phenomenal! This is a MUST if you like sushi. Don't miss out on this one! It was so good-I wishI had ordered several orders. Lol Our waiter was exceptional. There were 11 of us in our party and we all started off with a couple dishes. We asked if we could keep ordering as the evening went on if we wanted more. They said, " you sure can." They definitely accommodated us and we tried many dishes after that. I don't know that I've had a better restaurant experience in a very long time. If you're in the Denver area or within a couple hours... It is definitely worth the drive. If you like sushi, I promise you have never tasted sushi this good! read more

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Sushi Den lives up to all the hype - it has fresh fish, friendly service, and is all around great. It is more of a classic sushi restaurant rather than a hip and modern style. The menu is quite giant so I would suggest to ask your server for recommendations if it is your first time there. My husband and I had reservations for 7pm on a Friday and it was packed and you definitely need a reservation. The restaurant itself is large and seemed to go on for a while. Even though we were seated toward the back, our server, Kazu, was always checking in and we never had to wait long for him to appear. We were in town for just the weekend and he gave us lots of suggestions for other places to check out. We got the Toro n Tuna (a popular option that sells out most nights), Jalapeño Hamachi, Mandarin Yellowtail, Negi Toro and Salmon Handroll, Tuna Tataki Salad, New Zealand Salmon Sashimi, and the Osaka Style Salmon Nigiri. Everything was super fresh and melt in your mouth. No complaints about Sushi Den and I would absolutely go back again after trying more of the Den restaurants. read more

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This is an amazing spot even if you arent a sushi lover. My partner and I both have extremely underdeveloped palates when it comes to sushi. We stick to cooked rolls, so I was slightly concerned when we decided to come here that it would be too "sushi heavy" for us but they had so many options for all needs! Our server was absolutely incredible and felt more like an old friend than a server. His name is Kazu! He gave us wonderful recommendations and was absolutely attentive the entire time. The ambiance is perfect for date night with the mood lighting and plenty of cozy corners. I highly recommend the California roll! It was probably the best we've ever had! read more

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Up to this point most Sushi sucks in Denver ( at least from this Gaijin). Sushi Den has their fish flown in from Tsukiji in Tokyo from one of the owner's brothers....so you can rest assured you are getting bad ass fish. Yes everything was delish....but you pay my friend....it is worth it. Two small bones of contention: The Waygu is probably Snake River (this is nowhere near what Kobe beef is...somewhat misleading) our service person felt more like pimping us: constantly pushing things ( okay subtly so). Don't get me wrong she was great and suggested really good stuff but I felt like she was trying to get us the GFE. None the less this is the best sushi experience I have had in the mile high city and would highly recommend Pro Tip: If you do not have reservations get there at 4:45 so you can snag a bar seat. read more

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The best sushi you will ever have in your life! Any place that has a line outside the door before the doors open is a great sign. All the sushi is flown in fresh daily and it tastes just as so. I can't even give any recommendations because the menu changes and anything you get will not disappoint. We sat in a cozy little corner. Even though the restaurant was a full house when we sat at 4:30!, you are still able to hear at your table and enjoy a phenomenal dinner. We already have a trip planned back to Denver and we will be making reservations. read more

FIRE! Go here! The food was so fresh and i for sure tasted some new flavors that I've never tried before. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. The restaurant would be great for a nice date night, low lights, great vibe. Literally couldn't even tell you all of the things we got, but they were all amazing!!! I know that for rolls we got tuna firecracker, new style salmon, & Canadian snow cap. All !!! For an app, we got the crispy spicy tuna and that was amazing as well. We took the waitresses reccos for nigiri and sashimi and she did great! read more

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I've been coming here with my family for many, many years when I go to Denver for a visit and it's always been top notch in all arenas. Last night did not disappoint. There were 8 of us, including a few elders. Our server Eric was incredibly accommodating, patient & knowledgeable, coursing was perfect, sake recommendation on point and food fantastic as always. Thanks for a super special night Sushi Den. Hope to return again sometime in the future. read more

Service was good. My only complaint was on piece #5 of 6 I hit some shell. Ouch. They did not take this off the check because I had eaten most of it. I was at the bar and the bartender literally saw and immediately asked if I was okay. It should have been removed. Other that that, the rest of the food was good. read more

Coming from South Florida, where I frequently eat at Kuro at the Seminole Hard Rock, my expectations for sushi and service are sky-high. Sushi Den's food definitely impressed, but what truly made this visit exceptional was my waiter, Robert. Robert was the most attentive server I've ever encountered. He didn't just check in -- he anticipated my needs before I even realized them. When he noticed I only used Splenda, he actually refilled the sugar caddy with Splenda packets. No one has ever done that for me before. My drink? It never even got close to empty. Every detail was handled with precision and genuine care, turning a great dinner into an unforgettable one. Sushi Den is lucky to have Robert, and I'll be requesting his section every time I come back. read more

This restaurant offers some of the best sushi that I've ever tasted. This is a very romantic restaurant & the food tops it off. The staff are incredible and so knowledgeable about the food and of what will compliment what. You can trust them to know the menu so much that with a little info of what fish you like they can bring you out their best recommendations. This is what we did and I'm so glad. The salmon belly is top notch. But of course you can also just order anything on the menu if you are not into trying food at random. You can also book a more private chef curated sushi dinner where all food will be up to the chef. This is definitely for anyone who is open to trying new things and true foodies. This is a private dinner you'll have to book before hand on the website and I believe it's up to 5 seats. All in all, this is an incredible 5 star sushi restaurant. I HIGHLY recommend. Parking can be tough but usually you can find a spot on the street close enough to the restaurant. read more

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There isn't a better restaurant in all of Colorado - perhaps America - than Sushi Den: Wonderful fish that is exquisitely prepared under the expert supervision of Kizaki San. The servers are well informed and provide elegant service without the attitude that is so common in other restos. This is the Gold Star for a restaurant and for suchi! read more

Some of the best sushi in Denver! We ordered sooooo much fish because we had a gift card, the aburi and crispy tuna rice are must orders!!! read more

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Top flight. Second only to Uchi in Denver, and actually more affordable and more comfortable.

Very nice and competent server. Busy and popular spot on a Wednesday evening . Food very good but not as exceptional as I had remembered for the price. read more

We sat at the chefs table with Yasu. Best sushi experience I have had, he told us stories, jokes, taught us history about sushi and just provided amazing conversation. Each sushi piece he made us was very intentional and creative, and delicious! You can definitely taste the freshness and quality of the fish. The back room is private and cozy, the staff were very attentive. We will definitely be looking forward to coming back!! read more

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My mouth immediately started watering as soon as I started writing this review. This is the BEST sushi I've had in Denver yet. It's notoriously pricey, but the fish is SO thick (see photos) and the portions are generally huge, so it's totally worth the cost. I would come back for the Chirashi Bowl, which is one of my favorite things to get at Japanese restaurants. Apparently it's available to-go which is even better when Sushi Den gets busy. All the appetizers were tasty. Lots of cocktails to choose from. I personally got hot sake, which was delicious. The rice was good, but really focus on getting as many pieces of fish as possible when you come here. I've been to Izayaka Den (pretty much the same thing) and both the space and service are classy. Make reservations in advance. Arrive early for plenty of time to find parking. I'm so excited to come back again! read more

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Sushi Den will forever be in my top 5 favorite sushi places. Every single piece of fish, cooked or not, was quality. The environment is not only extremely professional, but clean and warm. The staff flows like a well oiled machine! read more

Sushi Den - Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Overall Sushi Den is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the nation. This review is specifically for the Chef's Table experience. My wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary hoping to splurge at our favorite restaurant. My previous reviews provide all the things we love about Sushi Den, but I thought others may want to know more about the chef's table. With all respect to the Chef, his knowledge and dedication to his art is inspiring. We loved his stories about the roots of Japanese cuisine and enjoyed the experience. I don't think we would prefer it over selecting our own options next time. The assortment was fantastic and should be experienced if your a food geek, but keep in mind you are paying a premium for the opportunity to have the Chef interact and select your menu. There were a few "misses" that took away a little of the luster. We had a been contacted a few months before our reservation so the Chef could personalize our menu. We had mentioned my wife was gluten free, we disliked the red non-fatty tuna, and we were medium eaters. It seemed like these personalized choices were lost. The most disappointing part was the Happy Anniversary chocolate cake, which my wife couldn't eat, that they charged us for. Not a great way to end. We still love Sushi Den, and will be back as often as we can afford it. They have created something special that really stands above the rest. read more

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(3.5 overall) The ambiance in place is spectacular and the sushi is good... I'm from southern California and we have some amazing sushi places down there. Was this sushi amazing in my opinion- no but it was good. You're also going to spend a pretty penny here, the rolls I liked were $24 each & they weren't large. Our waitress and the staff were stellar and did a great job. Overall, I rounded this place to a 4 star because of the ambiance & staff & also the sushi is good. I probably won't be back because of the cost to quality taste ratio- for me it didn't add up. So far I've found one other sushi spot that has better sushi for 1/2 the price, but not the ambiance. Would I recommend this place? Sort of, it's impressive ambiance with good food, so good for someone trying to impress someone on a date but not the best spot for foodies looking for the best sushi. Happy eating! read more

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I've eaten here whenever I visit Denver and it is always very good for sashimi and sushi. It even beats the quality of many touted restaurants in California and Hawaii, especially for the price! It is astounding how efficient service is and how much patrons like us can enjoy such great sashimi and sushi in Colorado, read more

Love coming to this place! Everything is fresh and delicious. The crispy spicy tuna is my favorite. Also the lobster ramen is incredible. They offer a fun sushi class if you're into that read more

Such a vibe. Was able to get a table for a birthday dinner on a Tuesday. Surprisingly the place was hopping. No extras for Birthday celebration. Staff were busy but still managed to make sure we were taking care of. Sushi was fresh. read more

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Went for a birthday and very pleased. The aburi toro, toro and aburi scallops (aburi means seared) were outstanding, truly top tier. A robust bento box came with well seasoned steak and salmon. Cheery warm surroundings and superb waitress Christine, who was very attentive and presented my wife with a complimentary birthday yuzu sorbet with a candle, despite our declining any dessert. The only fly in the ointment was that when the young female hostess was seating us, in an empty restaurant at 5 pm just after opening the doors, she ignored our advance written request for a private quiet table (for a birthday celebration) and placed us at a tiny table squeezed next to a large party which had just been seated. Better training to optimize seating preferences is in order for the hostess staff. read more

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I always enjoy going here and made reservations on my birthday . The sushi is fresh and there is a lot of variety on the menu. The service was great! We were sat in their cozy room and it was nice yet loud. There was a large table in there with us. We were able to see out the window and it is very beautiful down there on Pearl Street. read more

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The good things are that the fish is great quality, the sushi rolls are made with ingredients that pair very well with the flavour of the fish instead of masking them, and the nigiri is fresh. The bad things? The staff doesn't communicate very well with each other and the servers seem more interested in racking up your bill rather than actually help you. Went here last weekend to celebrate a birthday dinner for both myself and my best friend who was visiting, which I told them at the door and the hostess had no intention of telling the server. Then the server served us up 2 sake flights instead of 1 to share (which is what we both asked for, twice) and when it came to asking for just a few orange slices so my friends could cleanse their palates easier they instead charged us $8 for 3 cut up bar oranges. The food was tasty but the service is not great. Tl;dr: Don't believe the hype. This place is highly overrated. read more

My husband and I came here on a Sunday night for an early dinner. We didn't make any reservations but we got seated at the bar right away. The service was great and the fish was very fresh. This place did not disappoint! read more

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Awesome experience, second time being here and didn't disappoint. Great place for a date night. Great service and can't beat the food, whatever you decide on. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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This was our second visit to Sushi Den and it was even better than I remember. Pro tip: get there EARLY because items sell out fast. We arrived at around 4:30pm and ordered everything that typically sells out before the end of the night per our server's recommendation. Everything was fantastic. Favorites were: crispy spicy tuna, truffle sashimi, toro n tuna, the special nigiris. read more

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This is probably my favorite sushi place in Denver. Quality is unparalleled and the service is always fantastic. The 'Toro n Tuna' (not pictured) is my favorite. All of the rolls are great too. Inside of the restaurant is also beautiful and a great backdrop for any occasion. read more

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Delicious and fresh sushi. Service was amazing, water cups were always full, sake was always flowing, beer was ice cold and the ambiance was just right. Their poke tuna roll is one of the most unique rolls I've ever had and worth the try. Sounds simple but the flavors were on point. Shout to Evan for being the best. (I took terrible pics of the sushi so I won't be posting) read more

Sushi Den - Vegetable Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is legit good! They seated us early on our reservation with immediate service. Our server, Guy C., took great care to provide thorough recommendations and, really, organize our dinner service, as we were overwhelmed with vast menu options. Guy and the restaurant support staff proceeded to provide impeccable service. Now, the food--Everything was extremely fresh with exceptional flavor. You can tell the chefs take great pride in their work based upon the flavor of the food and presentation. Finished off with a very nice dessert (also recommended by Guy). Thoroughly enjoyed this dinner and highly recommend for sushi and non-sushi connoisseurs alike! read more

We were disappointed. We are big sushi/asian food lovers and did not love what we ordered. We weren't given half the menu until the end when we asked to see the dessert menu....maybe we would've liked what was on there? We did order the gyoza off of that missing menu and loved it, we also liked the crispy tuna. The rolls were disappointing, the taste just was not great. I heard great things but we were not impressed. We did like the tuna sashimi. Beautiful location though. read more

Sushi Den - Crispy Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Yum!! Sushi Den is really good. I'm from the California Coast and this is some of the best sushi in Colorado! The ambiance is inviting and clean. The staff is very on top of it and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely a must to come and eat here. Make a reservation! read more

Dear Sushi Den, Why are you soo good. Its been over a decade since I've been back to see you and wow.. still... the best! 1. Amazing all around from the front of the house to exit 2. Freshest fish I've had hands down outside of my dad catching fresh live ahi tuna in Kona where I'm from. I've been to a few notable sushi Japanese spots....various Nobus, Matsuhisa in LA, Morimotos. Sushi Den is on par if not BETTER than these top spots known for their fresh fish! I was here for work this week, the place was hopping for a Wed Night in May.!! No resos and I was solo and got a spot at the bar on the Sushi Den side right away around 6:45pm. I had me some negihama. Soo fresh, melt in your mouth yellowtail. And for some reason I just really wanted some veg tempura so I had a small order of that. So light and fresh. The wasabi lovely... def tastes like real wasabi root was served not just the add water wasabs. Food so perfectly seasoned. Food made and prepared with much respect for the ingredients and seasonality of many items. Bar service attentive and chill. Good vibes all throughout the restaurant on both sides. Love this place! You will to! And Please dont just order a Cali roll or Spicy tuna! Great sushi and sashimi are soo much more than that and THIS is the perfect place to try things you were scared to try. You may hate me because once you've had fish from here no place will ever be better. You wont regret it my new Sushi friend. I'm already thinking about coming back tomorrow. read more

Sushi Den - Vegetable Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Top item was the deluxe platter! I am really big on fresh ingredients and the one in the platter comes in from Tokyo! Service was good and ambiance was busy since it's a popular place for dinner. The Spider roll needed unagi sauce and less time in the fryer, and ingredients used for the assorted tempura needs work. Certain vegetables should only be used for tempura. In our assortment we had broccoli and I was not a fan. Since it steams as it's getting fried and how large of a piece it was, leads the inside to become soggy. If they can refine their menu and technique,I would give them five stars. However I will come back for the fish! read more

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Sushi den definitely lives up to the hype! We are from Houston and found this place via YouTube and Yelp and it did not let us down. It is a beautiful modern sushi restaurant that is huge and gets very busy. I would definitely make a reservation before going. Our waiter, Joe was so friendly and was so knowledgeable when it came to the menu and sake recommendations. He saw what we ordered and recommended something that would be in our budget and compliment our meal as well. A+ service from Joe....when you GO ask for JOE! Everything that we ordered was delicious and high quality. The presentation was beautiful and we have no complaints at all. You will not be disappointed when you come here. Even though it was crowded the food came out fresh and quick! Highly recommend this Denver sushi spot! read more

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Why is the sushi in a land locked state so incredible? Sushi den is a 5 star 10/10 recommend every time!

Fish was super fresh! Some shipped straight from Japan. I would say their raw dishes are the standouts because of this. It's an extensive menu - which our waitress walked us through all the most popular and special items. Also there was a line of about 30 people waiting for the restaurant to open at 5pm. We were seated in the first wave as a walk in. The prices were reasonable for the quality you're getting. Portion is on the smaller side. While everything tasted good, I wasn't blown away by any particular dish. Regardless we had a wonderful dinner with great service. read more

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