We had a great meal here and our server was very attentive and nice! The decor in this restaurant is OnePiece themed but it's not super noticeable, as they have a strong izakaya theme throughout the place. The vibe is fast and loud, but the servers are super efficient and communicative. I really liked the tokidoki roll and hamachikama. Hard to go wrong with those! The hamachi kama was HUGE. They give you the entier collar! I also liked the yaki ika which was very tasty, not rubbery at all. They have a lot of ramen on the menu which was a crowd pleaser for our group. Their edamame is also very spicy and quite good -- not your typical simply salted edamame. One thing I wouldn't order - the kimchi fried rice. One person in our party ordered it but it wasn't really fried rice, just kimchi and meat mixed with steamed white rice. read more

Yaki Ika and yes, I did it. I have been eyeing on stopping by at this restaurant for awhile wanting to try it. It was good and glad I did. Commonly called ikayaki and checked off! You can try to park at the free parking, off the street or on the street. It was Sunday 3 pm and parking was no problem. Ambiance. Very Japanese like feeling with knick knacks every where with banners, akachõchin. Sushi bar takes one side and also a small bar to the back. Drink menu featured several imported Japanese bottled beers on top of the common ones at reasonable price. Ended up getting the house salad, chicken yakitori, spicy tonkatsu ramen and yaki ika. All tasted good, no complaints. Spicy tonkatsu ramen had rich broth, chatsu was grilled and plenty. Repeat read more

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Tatsu Izakaya is the kind of place you go when you want Japanese food that feels intentional without being precious about it. The menu leans classic izakaya--small plates meant for sharing--but everything comes out with care and confidence. Skewers are grilled properly, not rushed, with just enough char to matter. The ramen is rich without being heavy, and the broth tastes like someone actually paid attention to it for hours. Even the simpler dishes feel deliberate, which isn't always the case with izakaya-style menus. The atmosphere hits a nice balance: lively without being chaotic, cozy without feeling cramped. It works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for lingering over drinks. Speaking of drinks, the sake and Japanese whiskey selection is thoughtful and well-paired to the food. Tatsu doesn't try to reinvent Japanese cuisine--it just executes it well. read more

Tatsu Izakaya is a cute place that will pack up quick. We went here for dinner on a Sunday night and it filled up almost immediately. There were a good amount of people already there when we arrived. We ordered Sashimi, Jalapeno Hamachi, Crispy Tofu, and a Spicy Ramen. The Sashimi was actually pretty good for Denver standards. It was delicious. The Cripsy Tofu was fantastic and flavorful. The Hamachi was okay, I wish the flavors were a bit different. It tasted like straight sriracha which isnt bad but wish it had more to it. The Ramen was pretty good. I liked it with some spice to it. This place was a good Sunday dinner and glad we went. read more

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Mannnn we love this place! We love their tan tan ramen, as I have a pork allergy it is refreshing to find a chicken based ramen with so much flavor!! We love their sushi too. Only trick is it can be really busy and service a bit slow. It can be a bit loud with the DU crowds. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Tan Tan Ramen* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing service. I had the Karuma and it was one of the freshest and best rolls I've had in awhile. We also got spicy edamame and vanilla and matcha mochi for the table. I strongly recommend the matcha mochi read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Kurama left, Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen, - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Pirates, please be warned this establishment may be run by Marines. Multiple wanted posters of One Piece pirates are shown around the restaurant. Tatsu Izakaya is all around a good ramen shop. The noodles were great, the broth tasty, and they have some very well-done chasu that they grill, it seems. The egg was overcooked, but it's hard to match the eggs at Miyako Ramen. Try the chicken karage as the chicken is some of the more unique ones I've had. The service was a tad slow, but overall the ambiance was great, and the staff was friendly. Tatsu Izakaya is a solid ramen shop to visit. read more

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The takeout is as yummy as the dine in wahooooo! Don't you love that? Fresh sushi, delish potato croquettes, and pork katsu?! Happy Valentine's Day to us! What a treat! read more

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Delish ramen; difficult parking. As with many places in the area, parking is challenging for this spot, but it's worth it! The ramen is flavorful and rich. Service is pretty friendly and fast. It was packed at lunch on a Saturday, so your best bet is to go during down times or when class isn't in session. read more

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Tatsu Izakaya is a decent ramen joint that will satisfy your ramen cravings but it is not life changing. We dropped by on a Sunday for late lunch around 2pm and there were plenty of tables open. We started with the wontons in chili oil. They were ok, decent sized and had a nice bite to them. They chili oil was flavorful without being too spicy. I got the Shoyu Tonkatsu ramen and my husband got the Spicy Tatsu Ramen. Both broths were creamy and the spicy one actually came with two chicken skewers. The noodles were bouncy and chewy. The spicy ramen wasn't too spicy either. I added some of the spicy broth to my non-spiced ramen for a little kick. I enjoyed my bowl of ramen but I was not wowed. read more

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Need to make reservation for this place on a weekend night. We did and were seated not long after arrival. Staff was courteous. Our waitress politely took our orders and another waiter helped her bring out the food. I ordered the chirashi for myself and ika for the whole table to share. The other members in my party ordered other items on the menu. Our waitress cleaned up the finished plates while we were eating so that the table wasn't too crowded. The place was pretty packed and had a medium level of conversational noise so you need to raise your voice a little to be heard when having a conversation with others at your table. Overall, I would go back again to try out the other items. read more

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Love it! Came here for dinner, did family style with friends. The dishes in order of preference 1. Spicy donkatsu ramen - has a nice kick, rich broth 2. Katsu curry plate 3. Bloody hamachi roll 4. Salmon roll Service was great and friendly, and price came out to only $60 total, really good value! We were all stuffed as well. Would come back. read more

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PHENOMENAL sushi!! This place was sooooo good and sooooo affordable for good quality sushi! I'm so impressed and so excited to go back I'm already craving it again! The restaurant was clean and welcoming and perfect for a fun date nigh or girls night. Service was great and everyone took care of us. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is pretty cool. It's in a small shopping plaza, and I mean really small. Parking can be a pain. But the food is worth it. I felt like getting some fried rice, so I got that with the Chashu Pork. It was great. Girlfriend got the Unagi Bowl and loved it. Drinks were brought out quickly and we never waited too long for service at all. We will certainly be back! read more

We love coming here for their tonkotsu ramen. It's garlicky, rich, and full of umami, perfect for a cold day. The chicken skewers are juicy and crispy on the outside, and the DU Bomb appetizer loaded with spicy tuna and crab meat is a must-try. True Izakaya vibes, fast-paced, busy, and always worth it. read more

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Absolutely great food, totally loved it! I had Tatsu ramen, which was exactly what ramen should be. What's unique and I've never seen it anywhere - they have couple of chicken skewers in the bowl. My partner had a dragon roll and also loved it. The atmosphere is great and very cozy, especially on the chilly fall night we got there. And the service is very welcoming. 100% recommend and added to my bookmarks as the place to come back. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Tatsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Still my go-to for Ramen. Spicy tonkatsu, specifically. The sashimi and nigiri are really good but not premium - hits the spot with tender cuts of hamachi and tuna. Parking can be a challenge but with the quick service, parking spots tend to open up often. read more

Our go-to weeknight spot. Nothing fancy, but reliably good, easy, and a fair price point. We've also done deliver and that was good as well. Rolls are great here, and the poke bowl is also terrific. read more

Came here on a snowy Friday evening because the ramen craving was unreal. Tastu did not let me down! We came around 5; it was busy but not jammed packed - that happened around 6. I was surprised how busy it was during a snowstorm and we were glad we came when we did. A large array of customers from college couples to large families, they clearly cater to all. We stuck with water so can't comment on the bevvies, but the food - yes, yum! We started with edamame, vegetable gyoza, and kimchi which were all spot on. I am a sucker for kimchi and could have eaten an entire massive bowl by myself. For our entrees, my husband had the Katsu Curry which while not the curry consistency he expected, it was very tasty. The chicken was perfect. I was craving ramen and went with Tan Tan and it hit the spot and then some. The decor was unique and interesting and service was friendly and efficient. Prices were fair and they had a decent selection of differing dishes. My only complaint was that I was unable to get my egg completely hardboiled instead of softboiled. Not a huge deal, but I'm currently pregnant and am not supposed to have eggs unless the yolk is entirely cooked. That aside, a wonderful spot and will absolutely come back! read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Veggie gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I will caveat this review by saying I have high ramen standards. I haven't been able to find GREAT ramen in Denver. This place is fine for a ramen craving but not super memorable. Good amount of toppings and the tokatsu broth is decent but lacks complexity. Service is good. Parking lot is small so consider carpooling :) read more

We were staying in Cherry Creek and looked up Ramen places. Even though there were some nearer to our hotel, I looked up reviews and this place was highly recommended. We all ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and we all loved it! The pork had a lovely grill flavor and the egg was perfect because it wasn't to soy-saucy marinated. The noodles were classic and the bowl was huge! Service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere is welcoming and pretty typical of a ramen place. Highly recommend. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'll first say, it would be a 1-2 if the ramen wasn't delicious. This is the second time I've gotten sushi from them and the sushi is subpar. The fish looked a bit grey, the best pieces were clearly on top, and I found a bone in one of the pieces. Threw most of it away. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Maki special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We've been trying out spots in our new part of the city, and this one was a hit! They have a mix of ramen/noddle dishes & sushi. We all were feeling cozy, so opted for ramen & some appetizers. I tried the veggie ramen, and it was SO good. Savory broth that had enough flavor, but wasn't too salty, had a good amount of well-cooked noodles, and lots of yummy toppings. Others in our party got the chicken shoyu, duck ramen, and another veggie. Everyone finished their whole bowl! We also got our daughter some of the veggie dumplings, which she enjoyed, but she also loved picking at our noodles as well. Fun & flavor for the whole fam! We took our food to go due to our toddler, but would love to eat in-house at some point too. Will be back! read more

Tatsu Izakaya is a must if you're in Denver! I've tried a bit of everything: the spicy tatsu ramen (just the right kick), gyudon, unagi don, tiger roll, tokidoki roll, and the katsu curry--all winners in my book! They have so many options on their menu I'm always so indecisive with what to order. The portions are so generous too, I'm leaving with a second meal every time. The college-town vibe keeps it laid-back, and even when it's busy (which is always), it's worth the wait. Just be prepared to roll out of there stuffed and happy! read more

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Spicy tastu and spicy tonkatsu ramen are a must. Creamy flavorful broth with the most tender pork and the tatsu came with 2 skewers of chicken. So tasty. The egg was divine also! Noodles cooked perfectly. Not too spicy. Also the takoyaki was perfect and hit the spot. Comparable to Japan!! The Japanese yuzu pale ale was crisp (5% ABV) and refreshing. We left stuffed and with leftovers. Vibes are good - a few tvs, busy, quick service. Parking in the lot can be tight but there's also street parking. This might be our new ramen joint! So good! Can't wait to be back. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Spicy tatsu (top) spicy tonkatsu (bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place was pretty busy when we went but luckily just before the dinner rush! From what I noticed even through the dinner they were pretty quick and efficient on getting the walk ins seated! The shoyu "ramen" was really good but I actually substituted the noodles for udon noodles. Really great taste and I got it spicy! Definitely the best ramen I've had in Colorado so far so that's amazing! The place is also nice but pretty loud. It was just packed every seat taken so you can't really expect a quiet place. Highly recommend! read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Volcano Tempura Roll* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I Have been looking for some yummy ramen in Denver - unfortunately this place was not it. The eggs were solid cold, the noodles were very cup'noodle, only saving grace was the chasu. Everything else was bland. The pork bun was delicious and the sushi rolls ordered are what give it the 3 starts. read more

The food here is really great, and fresh. Will come back when I visit Denver again. Boba is great as well. read more

Fun atmosphere and good prices. Not the best sushi but decent for colorado. Want to go back and try the ramen. read more

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Overall, good experience for my first time at Tatsu. There is another sushi restaurant down the street that still has my heart, but Tatsu is a close second. The service was great. The place overlooks a parking lot in a strip mall, so it might not be the most appealing ambiance, but the food makes up for it. A little pricey, but definitely good. The Tatsu roll was delicious, and I highly recommend the spicy chili wontons (they aren't too spicy, despite our server warning us.) Overall, 8/10 experience. If it was slightly cheaper and had a little bit more of a vibe to the place, I'd be shouting "TATSU" from the rooftops. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great! Their menu is complete and their sushi selection is extremely varied

I go here every time that my parents are in town! I love their Chicken Katsudon especially because it is an easy reheat when I have a late night study session or when I work on a late night show. I love the decorations and find them very entertaining! I really enjoy the servers, they answeredy questions and felt very personable. One of my favorite things about this place is their miso soup. It helped me a lot when I was incredibly sick and was a great pick me up! read more

everything, EVERYTHING was so good!! Not pictured but worth the mention was the fried rice, karage chicken and Asahi beer. I come from a small island in the pacific so fresh fish was abundant at all restaurants and coming out here to a "land locked" state was very hard for us but out of all the "Asian" restaurants we went to, this was the closest to tasting like home! read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Luffy roll, Cali roll and I forgot the other one lol - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Why a 4 star? Truly i would bump this to a 4.5 Overall, great spot off university blvd in a plaza. Service was prompt and great. The ambience is casual and small but great solo or for groups. I got a crispy California roll, a spicy salmon and the tonkatsu Ramen. Overall, the sushi was solid and the crunchy California is the way to go. The Ramen was really good. The brother had pretty good flavor but the additions were chefs kiss. The pork was tender and you could bite through like butter. The bowl was big and plenty for me. I do recommend this place and would come back. read more

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We have ordered take out several times now. We have ordered the spicy tonkotsu and spicy tatsu to-go and everything has excellent each time. Tatsu Izakaya is def on our regular rotation now! read more

This review is for the spicy Tatsu ramen. Pros - Broth bursting with delicious flavors. Great smoky/charcoal flavor. Wasn't salty - Good portion size - Ingredients are of good quality and the pork has the perfect ratio of meat to fat - Attentive service, checked in on our meal multiple times Cons I highly recommend this place for ramen lovers. read more

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This place is near the university so it was pretty packed on a random Sunday. Extensive menu and a ton of tvs if your significant other is into sports. They even have some anime books if your kids get bored. Now the food. Basic Japanese flavors, rolls, ramen. nothing special but nothing bad about it. Will make you happy if you are craving ramen on a cold day. read more

I'm so glad Yelp helped me find this place. I've been to this part of town but never noticed this restaurant was here as there were so many other restaurants nearby. The dishes were so unique, like their signature ramen with a chicken skewer in it. The sushi was awesome too and I loved that they used a sushi boat to serve it in. Service was great and the restaurant was super cute inside. Parking could be a little tight as the parking lot was small. But we found a space. read more

Tatsu Izakaya - Tatsu Ramen* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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One of my favorite restaurants in Denver. Love the food and the service. First restaurant I visit when I am in Denver. The food is plentiful and filling. The service is great. read more

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-Pork and Chicken Gyoza (7/10 standard, wish it had a crispy skirt like some of the reviews, won't get again) -Spicy crab salad (9/10 really good, will order with cucumbers next time) -Agedashi tofu (8.5/10 a little salty, would get again though) -Spicy Tatsu Ramen (8/10 broth and noodles were amazing, meat was a little dry) -Tatsu Roll (9/10 great balance of crispiness from the shrimp tempura, creaminess from the avocado, and great flavor from the crab and tuna. Did not taste the masago or cucumber) Overall, great atmosphere and great people! Our food came very quickly! read more

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