We tried the Black Samurai roll, edamame, spicy cucumbers, and yellowtail nigiri and every single…read moredish delivered. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. The place was packed when we arrived but we were seated in about 10 minutes. Service was fast and friendly the whole time, even with the crowd. The interior is clean and modern, with a sushi bar for seating along with a few tables. It is a smaller space so it fills up quickly and reservations are definitely a good idea, especially on weekends. Overall it is a great spot and I am already looking forward to coming back.

My first recommendation: make a reservation if you're going on a Saturday night like I did! There…read morewas a bit of a wait--totally understandable given the cozy space and our unintentional lack of planning--but it was absolutely worth it. We were called about 5 minutes into our estimated 30-minute wait and ended up seated at the bar. That's not usually my first choice, but it turned out to be a great spot. Everything is so organized, and I loved having a front-row seat to watch how thoughtfully (and deliciously) all the ingredients were arranged and served. I'll be happy to return, and I'll absolutely be recommending this unexpected gem to others. Thank you, Yonsei, for a wonderful evening and such an enjoyable experience. I left smiling--and from the happy chatter around me, it sounded like plenty of others did too.

Came here post-workout after TWST Fitness and honestly... best decision. This spot is tucked inside…read morea food hall market and the vibes are on point--cool decor, fun energy, and although seating is limited, we had no trouble grabbing a table. I kept it light and fresh with the house salad, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeños, salmon sashimi, and ebi nigiri. Everything came out super fast and tasted incredibly fresh. The yellowtail had the perfect kick, but the ebi nigiri was the real star for me--so good. Such a cute little spot for a casual date or a food hall crawl. We also grabbed mochi to go and it was the perfect sweet ending. Already planning my next visit because I definitely want to try more of the menu.

Came with a friends for dinner on a Sunday evening…read more It was busier than expected with most tables filled. The restaurant is open with a market like feel and a constant hustle and bustle. You order off the menu with an erasable pen which is very smart. Many Japanese restaurants (especially when ordering sashimi, nigiri, rolls) use a ton of paper for their orders. We did have a waitress but the staff helps one another running drinks and food. The food was very good, fresh and I'd definitely go back. My suggestions would be bringing the dishes out over time. We received almost everything at once and the table was very full. The bathrooms are part of Stanley and are fine. They are usually clean. The parking is shared with all the Stanley Marketplace so it depends on time/day as to how easy or hard it is to find a space.

Had a Sashimi Sampler platter, which wasn't too bad, in all honesty…read more The Sashimi was plenty cold and fresh. It wouldn't be fair for me to go too much in detail regarding the freshness, as I did go toward the evening, and fish spoils rapidly. What I had at the time (around 7PM) was still good, so no complaints. Only suggestion might be to have slightly larger cuts of fish on the Nigiri style pieces. Other than that, I was content with what I got! If you're in a pinch and in Commerce City at 104th and Tower, and heading toward the airport, don't want Gas Station Sushi, and don't want King Soopers Sushi, you definitely can't go wrong here. I have tried their other hot offerings, and have been happy with what I got. Definitely worth the money, as you get a lot for what you pay.

This is my place where I know I can go and get quality food each and every time. I ordered a shrimp…read moretempura roll and spicy salmon roll. Wowzers! It was amazing! Extremely fresh tasting and delicious. My husband ordered his usual Hunan chicken dish and he gobbled it all up with no complaints. The servers were attentive and kind. The restaurant is always neat and clean. Overall, a great experience!

We drove all the way to Aurora for some ramen, and when we got there the place was packed. So we…read moreheaded back home to try out Matsumotto. I am so glad we did because this place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Once we were inside we were greeted by friendly staff and seated, cold glasses of water came alongside the menus. We decided on some sushi, a plate of Shrimp Yakisoba, and Kobe Beef Fried Rice. The fried rice was so delicious. The best I've had in a long time, the last time I had fried rice this good was when my friend's Japanese grandmother made it for us. That was over 15 years ago. I am also a big fan of Yakisoba, and this Yakisoba was also one of the best I've had in a long time. The sushi was excellent too. The inside is decorated with a nice modern feel, and it's clean and tidy. I love the feel in here. People are just talking, eating, it feels like a true neighborhood joint where there's regulars. I have a feeling I am going to become a regular here too.

Looking for a new sushi bar to check out in early January we decided to visit Matsumotto Sushi &…read moreGrill based on their Yelp reviews and photos. We arrived at 6:30 pm on a Saturday evening to full restaurant which was a great sign. You also want to see your sushi bar moving a lot of product so you know their seafood will be fresh. Lucky for us there were two seats at the bar open so we were seated right away. We started off the meal with of course some Sapporo and premium sake along with a tempura app. I've not found great tempura in the area and was pleasantly surprised with their preparation. We then ordered a Chirashi bowl (wife) and assorted nigiri for myself. The chirashi was okay, decent but not anything amazing. Some of the fish cuts were a little odd like they were the trimmings from the end of the filet. My nigiri was solid and I appreciate the fish to rice ratio was perfect as lot of other places make their sushi with way too much rice to stretch the dish. The amaebi or sweet shrimp was fresh and heads were nicely fried and tasty though I wish they fried it a minute longer. Overall a solid sushi bar tucked away from the main road but definitely worth a visit!

Every thing about this restaurant is phenomenal from food, service, and ambiance. My husband,…read moreChris, visited during the soft opening and we have been a fan ever since. This is one of our favorite restaurants since we moved here. Thank you Sapporo! Big fan.

Best crab Rangoon I've ever had. The gyoza is delicious as is everything else. Reasonable prices…read moretoo!

I originally came in for the katsu curry, but ended up having their flagship ramen. Live lobster…read moreramen. I am soooo glad I had that for lunch. The kimchi pork broth was very good. I hit it with some chili oil to take it to the next level. Noodles were perfect, with seaweed, scallions, lime, and soft boiled egg. The lobster came out ~90% peeled. Service was ok, had to ask for water then ice. Ambiance was tv's filled with anime, nice wooden furniture. They also had a live lobster tank where my lobster was pulled.

When walking in it has a very big anime theme. I also love that it has small claw machine machines…read morein it's a little waiting area. We were seated fairly quick and was given water cups fast. We got a quick rundown of the menu, however we did have a newer server. We thought she did great as she constantly checked in on us and made sure that we were doing well. The takoyaki was a bit too doughy for my liking, but it was okay. The gyoza are on the other hand was absolutely perfect and needed no additional sauce except the one that came on it. When the black garlic Ramen came to the table, it had a slight flavor, but I would say it was pretty plain. We ended up asking for some of the sauce that was on the Gyoza for the soup base. When we added that to the soup base, it became 1000 times better. The noodles were cooked fairly well, but I would just say the broth needed a bit more flavor. Overall, it was a nice spot and we may be back to try other things.

Perfect little neighborhood place. This place was better than I expected it to be. Don't get me…read morewrong, this place is not top end place, but it's better than most. It's perfect for my new neighborhood fish spot. The price is on par for sushi in Denver. The dining area was clean. This place does a ton of delivery via the apps. There was someone picking up a delivery every 15 min. The food was fresh. We got some sashimi and a couple rolls. The basic rolls are there, but they have a couple specialty rolls that were delicious!! Coming back soon.

After trying GoFish at the Yelpies, we had to come back to get the Fantasy roll. From everything we…read moreordered, GoFish isn't exactly mind blowing except the Fantasy Roll. The seared salmon on the rolls really was a nice touch and just tastes very smoky and tasty. The addition of it definitely elevates the sushi roll for me and it is a standout roll that other places may not offer. So while the appetizers were just okay ( mussels were too cheesy for me and takoyaki was just okay), I would come back for the Fantasy roll alone. Service is friendly. Food comes out quick. It's a nice space but it doesn't feel like you need to dress up. We came after playing pickleball so...

The location is a strip mall, however it's not a matching experience. Attractive interior,…read morethoughtfully organized and comfortable. Service and food are both very good. Far better than the location suggests. The price point is reasonable for sushi and the freshness is obvious. This is a home run, go to for sushi!

Awesome sushi, fresh and delicious. Service was quick and attentive. Would definitely recommendread more

Uchi Denver exceeded every expectation and gave us the best culinary experience I have ever had…read more We came in for our anniversary on our first trip without our kids, and from the moment we arrived the team made us feel genuinely taken care of. Having champagne waiting at the table was such a great touch and set the tone for the night. We went with a chef's choice experience and every course was thoughtful, creative, and incredibly well executed. The surprises throughout the meal and the complimentary dishes made it feel even more special. The wagyu on the hot stone was easily the best thing I have eaten in my 36 years. What really made the night unforgettable was the team. They gifted us a cookbook signed by everyone with a beautiful message, which meant a lot to us. This is a night we will be talking about for a very long time. Thank you to the entire Uchi team for such an incredible experience.

Uchi is dangerous for people like me…read more Not because of the raw fish. Because the place understands seduction. I've been eating at Uchi since it opened in Denver and today it still carries that same intoxicating balance of precision, warmth, swagger, and restraint. The room itself glows instead of shouts. Wood slats divide the dining room into little private theaters while the sushi counter hums with focused choreography. Expert hands moving constantly. Rice. Fish. Quiet communication. Tiny acts of discipline repeated hundreds of times a night. I sat down intending to have a civilized happy hour. That plan lasted maybe twelve minutes. The kurodai crudo arrived first. Gooseberry, leche de tigre, candied garlic. Bright, sharp, and alive. This is the kind of starter that wakes up your entire palate and you are reminded that you will absolutely be spending more money than originally intended. Next was the bincho temaki: cool albacore, kimchi, avocado, and a vividly garish orange sauce with some heat to keep the richness from becoming too much. Uchi understands something many restaurants don't: luxuriousness needs balance. Fatty fish without acid, spice, crunch, or brightness is palate exhaustion. And then one after another the deliciousness continued: the oysters were cold and perfect with cucumber, calamansi vinegar, and umeboshi. The day boat scallop nigiri nearly stopped time altogether. Just sweet scallops, rice, citrus, a little finishing salt. Incréable. Or whatever the French word is for "I briefly forgot my own name." And somewhere during martini number one, the staff adopted me. Apparently Uchi keeps notes on guests. Mine, I was told, says I'm "nice and a good eater," which may be the most flattering thing anyone has said to me in months. Suddenly more dishes started appearing. Gifted nigiri. Ikura glowing like little amber jewels (my favorite). A ridiculous and completely delicious carrot toro maki with green chili crunch and enough heat underneath the richness to make the whole thing flirt openly with your mouth. At one point the bartenders literally invented a "walu walu shot" on the fly just because the mood had drifted into improvisational chaos. This was somewhere between oyster shooter, seafood dare, and excellent bad decisions. Meanwhile, the guests next to me started talking to me and the entire energy of the evening shifted into communal sushi-bar joy. Suddenly we were all reacting to dishes, laughing, comparing bites, participating in the same ecosystem of salt, fish, alcohol, and temporary human connection. This is the real thing Uchi sells. Not merely sushi. Attention. Rhythm. Atmosphere. Memory. The feeling of being folded into a beautifully functioning machine dedicated entirely to pleasure. And yes, by the end I was emotional enough to remember being 20 years old eating sushi with an older woman named Alana who wore real fur and introduced me to this whole sensual adult world in the first place. That is what a martini and exceptional nigiri will do to a man. The final bill before tip was somehow only $141, which honestly feels mathematically impossible considering I briefly entered a spiritual relationship with the sushi counter. I tipped $50 because at that point we were basically family. Uchi remains one of the sexiest restaurants in Denver. Not performatively sexy. Not influencer sexy. Actually sexy. Confident. Observant. Generous. Precise. And just dangerous enough to make you order one more thing. Amazing dining experience.

5 star food and service at Mizu Izakaya! Our experience made for a perfect, fun Friday Date night…read more I came for the crispy spicy tuna and it was easily the best I've had. We also really enjoyed the chili wontons, pork belly skewers, and Kobe beef buns - all were super high quality and packed with flavor. We didn't care for the cucumber salad - the large chunks just didn't take on any flavor and felt like eating plain cucumber. The ambiance is very high energy and can be loud (there's a live DJ), but we had a wonderful experience on the patio.

I stopped by this spot after catching a candlelight orchestra performance nearby and was craving…read moresome sushi--and this place definitely delivered, just not in the way I expected. When I walked in, it felt more like a club than a traditional restaurant. The music was loud, the energy was high, and the crowd was definitely on the younger side. Honestly, I've never really experienced anything quite like it--part restaurant, part nightlife vibe--but it was kind of cool in its own way. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered sushi along with a seaweed salad and an Old Fashioned. The food was actually really good--fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot after the show. That said, if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing dinner, this probably isn't your place. But if you're open to a lively atmosphere and something a little different, it's a fun experience. I enjoyed my food, soaked in the vibe, and left glad I gave it a try.