Having just visited Japan this past March, I appreciate being able to really tell what is "authentic" sushi restaurants. Sushi Kazu is it, it is not run by other Asians but purely Japanese. From the moment you sit down, you're served with an appetizer - to really whet your appetite - without having to ask for it or be billed for it! It was a crab and cucumber salad, with a mayo dressing that's not sweet, perfect for summer days! This demonstrates the Japanese hospitality so well. Everything we had: from the sushi, to grilled items like Takoyai and Yakitory skewers, to Tempura, and even the plainer stuff like udon noodle soup and (simply) salted kamachi hama, was flavorful and carefully crafted. If I HAD to frown on one thing, it was the specials menu where they didn't make the dot prominent enough so I mis-read the Salmon Belly special to be $55 when it was $5.5 (LOL). Oh well, it made for a good laugh throughout our meal! read more

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Really solid sushi- so glad I tried this place for lunch. Portion sizes of the fish are really generous, and everything was very fresh, the ambience reminded me of being in Japan. Wouldn't expect this sort of hole in the wall place to have quality sushi on par with some of the best sushi places in Denver- but it's really authentic and good. I also tried vegetable tempura, miso soup, curry udon, and a few hand rolls- everything was delicious and I will definitely be back. The happy hour deals were really reasonably priced. read more

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This used to be a good restaurant. It changed management a while ago and we decided to try it. It is definitively a step down, the food's description and pictures do not correspond to what they serve. I decided to try a noodle dish which looked appetizing, but received some dark looking noodles which were inedible. Do not recommend! read more

As someone who was raised in Hawaii and visited Japan, my standards for japanese food is very high and this place did not disappoint-- this place is truly a hidden gem! The food is delicious, comforting, and authentic! My husband and I stumbled upon this hole in the wall and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is homey and relaxing! We definitely will be returning! read more

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We picked up some basic rolls for dinner, some of the worst sushi we've tried. It was warm, rice was mushy, overall sour taste and the sushi tasted super fishy. We called to let them know and they offered for us to bring the food back for a refund. When i showed up they told me that's how their food is supposed to taste and other people hadn't complained. Instead of getting the refund all i got was a 40 minute round trip for no reason. I wish they would have told me that upfront i would have just thrown it in the garbage read more

I've been coming to this restaurant & the Aurora location for over 10 years. It WAS a favorite. We came here tonight and had a terrible experience. Checked in at 6:30 and was told it would be a 20-25 minute wait. No problem. After waiting for 40 minutes, I went and checked they still did not have a table ready. Finally at 7:45, we were seated. The waitress never asked us for drink orders, and we weren't given a menu except for the paper slip you write on. I asked for one, and one was never brought. We ordered a round of sushi, things were missing & the sushi was poor quality. Not rolled well, rice falling apart, warm. We were then told that it was last call and this would be our last opportunity to order. That would've been nice to know prior to being seated, and after waiting for over an hour. The waitress was inattentive and honestly rude at points, the wait was ridiculously longer than stated, and the food wasn't good. Safe to say I'll be looking for a new AYCE spot. This pregnant girl regrets eating here tonight. read more

This place is such a hidden gem. Timy sushi spot that has a killer happy hour. Service was dynamite, they were trying to bring in some soju and let us sample it with them, they were super nice! The chef was great and he evenade us a unique roll he made on the spot he's been working on. They do sake tastings so definitely follow this place..highly recommend the dinner special for a bit of everything and some extra unagi nigiri! read more

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This place is so underrated. In Japanese culture they teach humility a lot. As if to reflect the very value and discipline, this restaurant's existence is extremely humble. It's almost as if they hate to get recognized. Whatever the case may be, my culturally diverse friends (married couple) wanted to meet me for a nice Tuesday evening meal at this restaurant. It had been a while the last time I had dined here; it sure was good to be back. I could always go for some pieces of sushi and sashimi at a place like this but I was craving for something more family style. After glancing at the menu, the sashimi and shrimp tempura combo (that comes with salad, miso soup and rice) caught my attention. It was a quiet Tuesday night so service was pretty fast. I was hungry for a nice dinner so everyone's food coming out from the kitchen so quickly truly satisfied our famished souls/mind. The 5 piece-set of my combo beautifully decorated our table. The hamachi kama we shared was a good portion and was perfectly prepared/cooked. My friend couple had nabeyaki udon (husband) and some rolls from the sushi menu (wife) and they all looked so good. I don't hear many people talk about this place (like I stated at the beginning of this review.) But I am officially declaring today that Sushi Kazu has a place in my heart. Next time, I'll bring my daughter for a nice family dinner. read more

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Sushi Kazu's new $19.5 bento was quite a treat with 5 main dishes to choose from along with rice, shumai, springrolls and potato salad, just the right lunch portion. Always enjoy their homey ambience. Here are their chicken katsu bento, tempura ramen and sashimi salad. read more

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Newly renovated, under new management, and new chef. We were very curious how things would be different. Unfortunately the food fell short for us. While the layout of the restaurant remained the same, minor updates to the interior were noticeable. Service was extraordinarily slow, but I'm not factoring that into the rating because they were completely packed and they've only been open for a few weeks now. We ordered the chef special, a katsudon, a few select pieces of nigiri, and fresh wasabi. The chef special comes with soup, salad, cooked salmon, sashimi, spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll, and tempura mix. The katsudon had really good, well-integrated flavors of rice, egg, and sauce. The katsu itself was pretty basic and average, maybe even a little below average. Comforting though... I'd rate this dish 3.5 stars alone. Soup was standard miso, and it's always a welcome part of a full course japanese dining experience. The salad was nice and fresh with a pleasant ginger miso dressing. Tempura was perfectly executed on average ingredients. Batter and fry were excellent. The shrimp and veggies were fine, but they were just fine and nothing great. Cooked salmon was decent, above average, but nothing special, especially for being at a Japanese sushi restaurant. The fish in the sashimi and sushi were cut in a strange way. Extra large cut, which some enjoy, but I don't prefer it. The fish was fresh, but not top quality. Sushi rice was average. Soy sauce was just that super salty, low grade soy sauce. Not particularly tasty with sushi for me. The fresh wasabi was okay, but certainly not worth the extra $10. It looked like it was grated like parmesan cheese. It should have been grated on shark skin or something to make a finer paste. Seemed like a waste of a potentially good ingredient. I would rate the sushi here 55/100. Edible, but not enjoyable. The unagi we ordered was average, and the tamago was okay, but one of the worst we had. To put things into perspective though, I wouldn't say that I ever had a tamago that tasted bad. I wonder if I'm being too harsh. The food is okay to eat, but when I compare the new Kazu with all the other Japanese sushi restaurants in town, it's simply not competitive. read more

Such a cute little spot with amazing family who runs it! Such great service and so nice and personable! The prices are reasonable and the happy hour is great. The sushi was good and the appetizers were even better! I highly recommend! read more

My family was visiting the Denver area and we asked a Japanese friend for a recommendation. She told us about Sushi Kazu, and we are so glad she did. My wife is Japanese and I used to live in Tokyo. Our dinner was so good that we went back again the next night. My wife said she felt like she was at home in her kitchen in Japan. The food was excellent and the entire staff made us so welcome. We cannot wait to come back again! read more

New chef. Old chef retired! How sad. Nothing is good. Nothing is the same. Ordered 4 rolls a few nights ago. All the tuna was brown. Couldn't even try it. Smelled. Told the waitress, she said I'm sorry, and handed us the full bill. Wish I took pictures. Just wanted to get the heck out of there. So sad. Been going here since it opened over 20years ago. Miss chef Kazu. read more

I had the sushi deluxe dinner which included miso soup, rice, salad, sashimi, tempura, baked salmon, nigiri, and a couple rolls. The service was excellent, chef was friendly, and the ambiance was relaxing. Sushi Kazu is always a treat! read more

Sushi Kazu - Sashimi, tempura, and baked salmon - Japanese Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I am so glad I found Sushi Kazu! It is definitely a hole in the wall sushi bar and it does not disappoint. Service was excellent, they have the sweetest employees! For my first visit here, I tried the Chicken Kar-age as an appetizer. The chicken was cooked perfectly! It was moist and flavorful. As my main course, I tried two sushi rolls: Spider and Salmon. The salmon roll was amazing, you can tell that the fish is fresh! I was expecting something a little different for the Spider roll but it was still really good! I love the shrimp tempura in the roll. I also was able to try some of the Chicken Teriyaki! That did not disappoint It was so flavorful and you can taste a slight smokiness in the chicken. read more

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I have no idea how I've missed this place after living in Denver for years... it's a gem. A taste of the motherland and my new place to go when feeling homesick, stressed, or want to celebrate a special occasion. The food is authentic. Not fusion. The portion of saba (mackerel) is GENEROUS and the flavor ON POINT. My husband got the yakiniku and it tasted like home. The sashimi was also fresh! If you're looking for a fusion place, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a taste of 日本 where the staff is friendly and kind, this is it. We will be back - again and again. read more

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I am suitably floored by the exquisite sushi, sashimi and the miso soup. EVERYTHING wasThe owner/chef Kazu comes from southern Japan is really fabulous and so friendly to everyone! An older gentleman, his skills are remarkable to observe and a pleasure as well. read more

Having a neighborhood family run sushi bar is such a treat! I have been going here for over 8 years! The staff is friendly and the food is always awesome! They greet you like family when you walk in. I am so happy to see that they are doing well during the shut down! Pick up business is brisk! Before shut down this was one of our favorite happy hour places.... Lots of selections on the menu for HH at reasonable prices .. not to mention the buy one get on sake (glad I live close by!). I have some favs to share with you! Love the hand rolls, they don't skimp on the fish either... top of the list, spicy scallop hand roll Love the sushi pieces... large and fish is always fresh Love their homemade ponzu sauce (I avoid the soy.. just a personal preference). Love their specialty rolls! Not to mention they have great names.. like the Bronco Roll, Crazy Roll, and Godzilla Roll. I have fallen in love with the rice paper instead of the seaweed wrap! Just ask, they will change out any roll for you! I recently tried the calamari tempura roll. My only problem is that when I get a hankering for sushi and I order waaaaaayyyyy too much! Okay there could be worse things! Thanks Sushi Katzu for your continued dedication to your patrons and quality food! Can't wait to belly up the bar when this is all over! read more

We frequented this restaurant and enjoyed the chef. However, the wait staff pissed us off We walked in at 5 to exercise social distancing. A single diner walked in and seated him two seats away when the whole restaurant was open Why would you seat a diner a few seats away from us? This is not a good execution of social distancing. Sorry Chef Kazu! We love your sushi but your staff does not know the definition of social distancing. read more

Been going here for years. I walked in yesterday and right away I knew something was different. It changed ownership. I wanted to leave as I am particular about where I eat sushi. This was my secret place. My friend said to give it a try. Well, I can tell you I won't be back. We had the spicy tuna hand roll, salmon and tuna sashimi, the baked mussels, volcano roll, hip hop roll and ordered the seared salmon belly special. The spicy tuna roll was good. Never received the salmon belly but was charged for it. Told the waitress and she said oh, you didn't receive it???? Then proceeded to take it off the bill. The hip hop roll we left uneaten. I couldn't put my finger on it but it was not tasty. The volcano roll was not hot/baked. They torched the top to make it looked baked and warm but it was cold and the tempura mushy. The sashimi was ok. Baked mussels would have been nice if not for the bbq or whatever sauce they put on the spicy mayo. While sitting there, we heard multiple customers ask if it changed ownership. I will surely miss the old Sushi Kazu. read more

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The service, sake selection, cleanliness, and atmosphere are all great, but I came here to say that the sushi chef is an ARTIST. Each and every roll that I have ordered here is fresh and expertly crafted. I just left and am already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Authentic Japanese sushi joint in a little strip mall. Came for the happy hour and ended up ordering so much more. Sushi Chef Kazu is a rare find, so glad we took a chance! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. read more

Sushi Kazu - Fresh sushi - salmon was high quality. - Japanese Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

The food was fabulous and the service was incredible. It was clearly run by a family. They were all so kind and appreciative we were there. A small, quaint restaurant. Will absolutely go back again. read more

It was cold and dark outside when we came here so cold sushi was not appetizing but here there is a splendid repertoire so that the whole family could feast on something tailored to their own preferences. I gorged on gyoza (Japanese dumpling dating to WWII) and Yakitori ( Japanese chicken skewer served with a mild sesame sauce with seeds on top). There was basically no one there so service was able to be amazing, fast, kind and, attentive. Sushi Kazu is hole in the wall but it looks and is very authentic Japanese cuisine prepared partly by a old veteran sushi chef. Other sushi is also great and made for a excellent dinner. This is our new sushi restaurant. read more

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I am sorry to find out that Kazu sold his restaurant and is moving back to Japan. We have followed Kazu for years, his sushi was amazing. The the new sushi selection seems to be limited compared to what was offered before and the quality of the fish is not what it used to be. Master Kazu you will be missed! read more

No way! "Happy hour" all day Sunday?! *Proceeds to buy at least one piece of every happy hour item*...(I know that's a lot of food...don't judge ) Gets the check: $70. Let's just say, it wasn't the smartest decision I've made. In my defense, the only time we use math in medical school is for the occasional equation or the much more frequent "what is the minimum score I need to pass this class?" In regards to the food, I enjoyed the various flavors. They have the traditional options found in any other sushi place. But that's just makes the problem worse. I could have gone to another restaurant and got the same amount/kinds of food for easily half the price. And I don't think the quality of the food justifies the price either. For example: I had two fish egg sushi pieces whose seaweed were stuck together. When I lifted one piece up, the other sushi's fish eggs spilled. The utter disappointment. UGGGGGGHHHHH. I'd hate to give this place 2 stars because the staff was amazing and soooo nice. That's why I was torn giving this place such a low score. But in then, I come for the food, not the staff. Bottom line: if you come for maybe a few pieces of sushi, then it makes sense to come here. But if you are like me and want a lot bang for your buck, then I would recommend other all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants *5 minutes away*cough. read more

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Walked in and immediately saw the cutest Japanese man making sushi behind the counter - GREAT SIGN! This is our new go to sushi place - everything was fresh and delish. I would suggest maybe ordering there and not on the phone - there were MANY specials that we missed out on because its not on the online menu. I do wish they had inari as an option though :) See you soon Sushi Katzu! read more

Ants. Ants. Ants. Ants crawling under the bathroom door from the dark carpeting onto the bathroom tile. I cancelled my order and left. My skin still felt "buggy" after I left. I'm noticing I left another 1star review a few yrs ago. IMO it's bad ownership/mgmt. Won't be back. read more

Service was wonderful! Very kind and smiling staff! Food was SUPER yummy! Had the miso, salad and sushi!! Will definitely be back :) read more

Sushi Kazu - Rolls! - Japanese Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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Love this place. We have been coming here almost every week for the last 3 or so years and Kazu and his amazing staff always take good care of us. In all this time they have gotten our order right every single time. Amazing The fish is always fresh and good portions, and they have lots of options, even for the folks who don't like raw fish. They are open for takeout during the covid-19 outbreak so support this small business and make sure they stay open by ordering take out!!! read more

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I ask the Chef to choose for me. I started with the LARGEST Hamachi Kama I have ever seen. You can get it with teriyaki glaze or plain I chose plane with a side of Ponzu sauce. The chef served me halibut, razor clams, freshwater clam, monk fish, and white fish. The price is very reasonable, and the fish was super fresh. I finished with Unagi perfectly broiled. Don't confuse this place with the other place down the street. The Sushi Chef was outstanding. read more

The fried food was good, Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) and tempura, that we ordered. Sushi rice was sub-par, maybe not using great quality of rice. Seafood seems okay. One of the younger waitresses was nice, but the other senior one seemed to have a very bad day, at least her attitude to us. We got no oshibori (hot towel to clean your hands before dining in a Japanese restaurant) like other tables, maybe we were assumed to be other nationality that had a conflict with Japanese EEZ recently, can't figure out why. Finally, my kid happened to puke like outside the restaurant near the curb and I wanted to clean it up. The senior waitress didn't seem to understand what I say, and didn't want to give me any paper towel. Even when she reluctantly gave it to me, she told me be sure to bring it back... I paid $120 for a meal at a below average Japanese restaurant and she was questioning me not to bring a roll of paper towel back... This is very unexpected for a Japanese restaurant or any service I received from a Japanese restaurant. Very surprising, and definitely not kids friendly... read more

Sushi Kazu - Japanese wine with steamed clams, one of them didn't open for us - Japanese Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Chalk it up to the summer heat, or that I'm craving lighter foods as I get, ahem, older, either way I've been on a sushi craze lately! This place was in a little strip mall near my hotel on my last trip to Denver, and so I popped in for some dinner. Bonus was Happy Hour runs to 6 pm! I ordered a Sapporo and nigiri from the sushi menu. Very fresh and very delicious sushi - I wouldn't hesitate to return here. A small place with big attitude and I agree with other Yelpers who have noticed the very friendly service - you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. read more

Sushi Kazu - Kani, tuna, salmon, yellowtail... - Japanese Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Delicious sushi in Centennial. Very close to my office, which is just off Arapahoe and S. Revere Parkway. I normally get the employee special, which is roll, three pieces of sashimi, 3 pieces of nigiri, an appetizer and soup or salad. I really like the freshness of the fish. Today's special had a fried shrimp dumpling, three pieces maguro sashimi, one piece salmon, scallop and crap nigiri and spicy tuna and shrimp tempura roll. Always filling and for $13.50 plus tip and tax a great amount of food for lunch. Yum yum sushi. read more

I've passed by Sushi Kazu for years and never really thought anything of it. But then one day I looked up the reviews on Yelp and realized I was missing out on something good. My boo and I came here to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. This isn't a trendy or flashy sushi place so if you're looking for something fun, this may not be the place. It's more of a hole in the wall, mom and pop kind of place and I dig that. I dig that they have a stellar selection of sashimi, nigiri, sushi and hand rolls but also a hearty selection of udon and other soups if you want to warm up with a big bowl. We ordered the nabeyaki udon and it was enough for two people so you can get the best of both worlds! We got a number of nigiri pieces including octopus, crab, eel and tuna and a spicy tuna and spicy salmon handroll---everything was awesome. I highly suggest the handroll! Come here with a semi empty belly and patience since there are only seems to be three people working-the cook, sushi chef and server. All were very friendly and asked how everything was, they genuinely seemed interested in how the experience was. They have lunch specials so this may be an awesome spot for a quick bento box or sushi. I say "may be" because it's a small place and I imagine gets full pretty quickly. Regardless, I can't wait to come back here again. Tip--Ask for a punch card, they will punch it whenever you order a minimum of $15! read more

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Love to visit Sushi Kazu and say Hello to Kazu san and enjoy his creativity on the plate. Yes, he is Japanese and cant compare his life long creativity with other sushi places. There is lil something about him that creates that little something about on the plate makes this place stand out from the rest. The presentation is awesome that is not extravagant, not so colorful but simple yet very defined of his style. Many countless visits including today, I have always left with satisfaction. Today's visit was during lunch rush and all of the tables were filled up so ended up seating at the sushi bar. We got served by new lady and I can see she was trying hard but definitely new to the business. We got the drink and food in very timely manner but as we were waiting for refill on drinks, noticed she totally forgot to bring us the privilege of seating on the sushi bar which are warm hand towels and dish of appetizer (?) like. OH well. we hardly ever seat at the bar so, no big deal. They had 2 fresh oysters for about $10 and saw Kazu san prepare it and will be my "to do" list next time. read more

My friend's favorite sushi is Sushi Kazu. So when I get the chance to meet her, she told me she wants to go to Sushi Kazu. Ahh.. I have been to this establishment before. That faithful day for Lunch and recent visit was on Thursday March 7th 2013. Time was about 12:40hrs. At that time, this establishment was still packed with the Lunch-goers. We managed to get the seats at the Sushi Bar, the exact area which Hubs and I was many MOONs ago to Sushi Kazu. Yes, the Sushi Chefs are friendly, smilling... every single time each customers/patrons comes and finishes their meal. This time around the servers who assists us are much more inviting and welcoming. Z and her 2 year old son, I guess are regulars here and somehow the servers know Z and her son so well enough... Its not easy having a 2 year old along.. so at least the servers tend to "entertain" Z's son. After some patrons left, we decide to move ourselves to the booth seating in which is more comfortable. Initially, I wanted to order the Uni and Amaebi, but our server mentioned that they do not offer those that day. *Sad Face* *Big Bummer* Oh Well... From what I could recall these were the items I ordered for Lunch : * Fresh Water Eel Nigiri ($4.85) * Japanese Omelette Nigiri/Sushi ($3.30) * Spicy Octopus Sushi ($4.10) * Green Mussels ($4.95) * Magic Mushrooms ($7.95) While Z opt for the Sashimi and Tempura ($8.90) and Juice ($1.75) for her son. The food to be ready at our table took abit or a while. In which, I am ok for that coz for one, I am not in a rush, but still.. it felt like eternity. I was so hungry... So when the food came, so far its A-OK. The portion of the rice is smaller, compared to the proteins or whatever they put on the rice. I am OK for that too. Thankfully the Magic Mushrooms and Green Mussels came out hot, I like. Still curious about the Magic Mushrooms, though... If I am not mistaken it comes with Crab, Avocado, Cream Cheese with Seaweed and Spicy Sauce - FRIED, I like, double like... The rest of Nigiri was just A-OK too, though I so wish to have more of the Spicy Octopus Nigiri/Sushi. All in all this recent visit was just A-OK, though I cant deny the servers took their precious time to assist my friend Z. At least Z get to finish her lunch that day. Our Lunch was about $45 with tips and tax. Decent Lunch option since it was NOT my pick, nothing stellar nothing fancy. Left Sushi Kazu almost at 14:00hrs and we were the last patron dining there before Sushi Kazu shut down, prep and rest before Dinner time opening hours. @51/2013 read more

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Yummy! I love hole in the wall places and this place did not disappoint. Friendly and attentive service! Really loved the happy hour menu and the egg roll sushi roll, wow! No complaints and thank you for a great dinner will definitely be back :) read more

Friendly authentic Japanese owners (Yama & Miho, we asked). Recommended by friends, glad we went. Open sushi-chef bar was rollong out beautiful trays all evening. Sachi was our nice server. We had delicious spicy tuna roll plus salmon, shrimp and scallop sushi. Balls of octopus were succulent. Tempora shrimp and veggies were nice to break up the sushi. Both deserts were yummy. Took home miso and hamachi kama, also delicious. All sushi places are pricey for quality and this place was average for that category but I could have made it more affordable by selecting plates and combos but we just wanted to just pick around. Comfortable atmosphere. We were almost the first ones there at 5:30, but did not get that weird empty feeling at all, probably because it is a smaller place. I've been to Japan several times and other American sushi restaurants, and I'm glad the owners wisely traded the floating plates for a more personal experience. Good thing we arrived early because it filled up to a such a busy level by 6:30 or 7 on a Saturday, we had to ask for more water as the wasabi is plentiful. ;) We heard even the kids laughing instead of the usual whining or crying. It's March and I've been uncomfortably chilly at the last 6 restaurants, but I noticed right away I didn't need my over-sweater here which was nice. For some reason I just loved the between-paper-and-cloth napkins I haven't seen before. Looking forward to frequenting this little gem of a restaurant to try more. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover because this place looks kinda sketchy on the outside - I know, not exactly reassuring for sushi - but the inside will surprise you. From the simple decor to the elderly sushi chef behind the counter, this place feels like you've been transported out of a strip mall and into a quaint japanese shop. I didn't really know what to expect the first time I ate here but the sushi was so good that halfway into my meal, I already knew I would be back. The flavors are amazing, the service was pretty quick, and the rolls are pretty sizeable. I've always gone on saturday nights and the fish has always been fresh. This is definitely become my go to sushi spot. Plus it's family owned, and you can tell they care about the quality of their sushi more than some of the other big chain sushi spots that try to make asian fusion rolls rather than stick to traditional sushi that focuses on the fish. read more

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