10/10 dining experience! We came for a birthday celebration and it was perfect! We sampled almost everything on the happy hour menu and loved every bite. Our server was great - making his presence known but not felt. They also provided a complimentary birthday dessert, which was lovely. We did have two small issues (they charged us for no-showing our reservation despite being seated already and the parking overcharged us) but both were quickly resolved with an email or phone call. I love the ambiance in the Source and cannot wait to be back to Temaki Den to try more of their menu! read more

By far, the best sushi in Denver. Happy hour is the greatest deal and we ordered 11 rounds of different sushi variations and it was extremely inexpensive for unbelievable fish. I need to come here once a month to get my fix. read more

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The hype is real. I'm drooling looking at my photos from my last visit. Omakase experience is highly recommended x10. read more

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We were given multiple recommendations to this place & finally tried it. Takeout actually & man were we impressed! We ordered several hand rolls- scallop, tuna, blue crab, & eggplant. Salmon oshizushi, & hamachi sashimi. EVERYTHING was packaged so thoughtfully so everything was extra fresh upon arrival. When we first got our delivery it looked like a box of chocolates & we thought this can't be our order, it didn't seem like enough. It honestly was the perfect amount & there was some assembling involved but this contributed to everything being fresh & the nori wrapper still being crisp. So so good! read more

Temaki Den - Our rolls individually wrapped & labeled. Right- Salmon Oshizushi, bottom- Hamachi Sashimi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I loved loved this place! We got to sit at the bar and the service they provided was super attentive. My friend really enjoys their happy hour and I have to say it's quite good for the quality of hand rolls. The place is in a market hall, so there's other places in the area, but this place most definitely will not disappointed. It's in an old building with some tables and bars giving it a rustic dark vibe. It's very clean and busy in temaki den, so I think reservations would be wise. read more

Temaki Den - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

New York City quality sushi (top tier) with fair prices. Friendly staff. The seared sushi selections (aburi) were outstanding with clever seasonings. Hand rolls were wrapped in crispy nori and everything was really fresh. Superb execution. Will be back! read more

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We didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us at the bar! The restaurant is located in a warehouse but they did a great job with lighting and decor. Oh, Miso Honey Cocktail - a phenomenal blend of flavors, citrusy and not too sweet, highly recommend Whiskey flight - my friend who is a big fan of whiskey really enjoyed this Salmon oshizushi - the highlight of the night, very decadent seared salmon, have to order multiple rounds We also tried a variety of speciality nigiri and temaki and each one was truly impeccable. read more

One of the more hidden gem sushi spots in Denver. Highly recommend the Aburi Nigiri (Scallop, Salmon Belly, Black Snapper, Ootoro, and Wagyu). They also offer a pretty solid Happy Hour -- But make sure you get there *early*. read more

Temaki Den - Aburi Salmon Belly + American Wagyu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Temaki Den is GOATED. Admittedly, I've only been during happy hour, but that is a big appeal for this place if you're looking for QUALITY sushi at a good price. As the name implies, the Temaki sets are a specialty. I love how they break them into sets of 3,4, or 5. Good way to fill everyone's appetite level. The red shrimp and blue crab are my favorites. I also love the chicken Karaage! Be prepared the wait for your food as they are busy and you can't rush perfection. The rolls will come coursed out as they are made. Pretty classy feel to the whole place, even from the bar top seating. Excited for my next TD sesh. read more

Great as usual! The service was amazing, the location is so cool and the fish was so fresh! Will continue to come back! read more

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I came for the temaki but stayed for the whiskey flight, okay, I stayed for the sushi too. This meal started with a run down of the process and complimentary bites of a snow pea dish! Love it. Who doesn't love edible gifts? Before the food arrived, I was throughly invested in the workings of the kitchen. I love that you can see the prep kitchen and every step of the process if you sit at the bar. Watching the work flow def adds to the experience, and since the chefs are on display it's a relatively civil workflow. It was truly beautiful to watch high pressure, in the weeds work with a ton of encouragement, and minimal screaming lol. When they're in the weeds you can visual see it, watch them problem solve and as a patron, you have more patience and empathy. But I'll admit, I ate while one of the chefs was dining with a friend, so it was likely incredibly more civil for that reason alone :D Ok, on to the food, everything was fantastically fresh. Fresh ingredients and crispy flavorful rice paper (which was most surprising to me). What should you order, the salmon...do it! You're welcome! Mine was just a bit under torched but absolutely delicious never the less. As a second rec, I'd invite you to try everything, and enjoy your food your way- I may or may not have interpreted this as eating my hand rolls with chop sticks. My water glass never went beyond half empty, and the industrial setting and mid food hall location definitely added to the vibe. Exposed brick, naturally light, I mean come on! Casual, upscale, but not pretentious. I call it "tattoo welcome" class. All this is to say that no matter what you order, no matter how you arrived, this meal is best enjoyed as an experience, enjoying the food while you in full view observe the process of making it, phoneless while you bask in the minimal natural light, and with that in mind, I'm sure you'll make the most out of your time here. That's my take on it anyways! read more

Temaki Den - Salmon Oshizushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We had a really nice time at Temaki Den! The food was delicious, and our waiter was so kind! The host was such a sweet heart too, she really made us feel welcome. The seats are in the middle of a few different stores, kind of like a food court, with Biki Bra behind Temaki Den, a bakery, and French Chocolate shop flanking. Out of everything we ordered the Unagi Temaki stole the show. The unagi was paired with a rhubarb cream sauce and it blew us away. The selection of items was great, and everything we had was super delicious. There is parking directly outside, where the first 30 minutes is free, or there is a parking garage to the right of the restaurant/The Source Hotel, that has the 1st hour free with the second hour charging $8. I'm only taking one star off because we found the service to be very slow. We ordered all items at once and everything was brought one by one, with us often sitting waiting for the next item. It took roughly a hour for all items to make us to us. read more

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Favorite restaurant in Denver. Salmon Oshizushi is a must. It's addicting. Very cute restaurant in RiNo area. read more

Temaki Den - Salmon Oshizushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Located at the Source Hotel, it's in the middle of an open hallway but still good open air vibes. Just to note - they specialise in hand rolls... even if you do not like hands but like sushi rolls.. just come, this place will change your mind. They have wrap around bar seat and some tables too. Good for a date night or family night with your kids. read more

Everything on the menu is out of this world. The staff are super friendly and it has a great ambiance. If it's your first time get the salmon Oshizushi. Get as many as you can. read more

Great food, priced well! Service was good. ambiance was nice enough for a night out with friends. You're seated in the middle of a warehouse turned food hall. read more

The food was great and the runners were too, but the ambiance was really not enjoyable including the bartender interactions. I just did not have a good time here and the bartender always seemed too busy to ask about anything or engage in any way even though there were not many other diners at the bar. Definitely not a place to go for solo dining. I wish I'd liked this place more because the chefs clearly care so much about their craft and the runners also care that you have a high quality experience, but the quality of service from the bartender really made this a disappointing time. read more

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Our first time trying this sushi spot and had an amazing experience! The restaurant is in the middle of a warehouse like building with small shops surrounding the seating area. The space itself is very open and not overcrowded at all, I didn't feel cramped or exposed as I was eating. It was an industrial yet cozy environment. We came on a Saturday around 4-5 pm, with a reservation, and it was not busy at all, it was relatively calm. We were the only party seated in our section and had the luxury of having an amazing server - I unfortunately forgot his name. We are uni lovers and he recommending giving the aburi uni (flame seared sea urchin) a chance - it was amazing! You still get the same silky, buttery texture from the uni but the aburi gave it a nice little bite and smokey flavor. We mainly ordered nigiri and two bottles of sake. The quality of food was amazing, the ambiance was cozy and industrial, and the service was a 10/10. When we visit Denver again, we will absolutely be coming back! read more

Temaki Den - Aburi Uni Nigiri, Uni Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The more casual spinoff of Sushi Den, I actually prefer Temaki Den overall. The $$$$ indicated on this is misleading, I would say it is more of a $$, maybe a $$$. Sure, you could order $$$$ worth sushi if you wanted, but that could be the case anywhere :) The menu is primarily hand roll and nigiri focused, but there are other cooked options, as well as drinks and desserts. I enjoy the fact that the hand roll options are pretty basic rather than many places that try to make a hand roll over the top with a bunch of premium ingredients shoved into one piece for $20+. You should order the type of fish that you like, but my favorites that I always order are: blue crab hand roll, salmon belly (as is, and aburi which is torched), scallop (both as is and aburi), uni, spicy hamachi hand roll. Also love their black pepper yuzu sorbet! Tips: - If you are with a party of 4 or less, I would recommend sitting at the main sushi bar - I f you sit at the back bar, just know that it will be more drinks focused and your food may take a while to be served to you. - Their to-go ordering is great, as the hand rolls are packaged in a way that keeps the seaweed fresh and crisp. They also include a QR code for you to watch their tutorial of how to unwrap the hand rolls. read more

Temaki Den - All the salmon! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We started with purple haze with sake and a Japanese Plum liquor. Plenty of appetizers to include salmon belly, salmon etc. So many options . Service was great with many people looking over the table. They close at nine but the kitchen was obviously still working past nine. I know why they are for a Michelin Star. Great food; great desert, no more pictures just good food. Great atmosphere! Up for a Michelin star! read more

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This is an awesome place to treat yourself to some high quality nigiri and handrolls. Created by the founder of Sushi Den, they specialize in handrolls (temaki) but also aburi nigiri, which is a type of nigiri that's deliciously flame seared. Somewhat similar to the Uchi concept, you won't find many (if any) options for sushi rolls here as you build your meal by ordering handrolls and bites of nigiri by the piece. But they also have a small and tasty selection of appetizers, sashimi, deserts, and stuff from the kitchen. The interior ambience is very laid back and casual. The place is in The Source, which is a food hall style vibe but Temaki Den takes up almost the whole first floor with the tables centered around their sushi bar. The service is some of the best I've seen in quite a while. They're very professional, friendly and take time to walk through the menu with you and answer any questions you might have. The other wait staff that deliver your order plate-by-plate take time to explain what the plate is and where the fish was from. And our main server actually had a great recommendation, which was the Salmon Oshizushi, apparently the winner of "Best Bite in Denver" two years in a row, and it certainly lived up to that hype as it turned out to be one of my personal favorite bites ever. Some more of my favorite nigiris included the Shima Aji (a daily special at the time), A5 Wagyu Ribeye and the Black Snapper. The wagyu nigiri specifically will have me craving to come back. My favorite handroll was the Spicy Negihama, but the Spicy Tuna was not far behind. I'll also give special mention to the Spicy Garlic Edamame which was the best edamame dish I've had, and the miso soup which was one of the best ever also. I'm trying to find some more excuses to head into RiNo now, just so I can find another opportunity to visit here again. Highly recommended if you're a sushi lover. read more

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Best sushi in Denver, by a landslide. The Miso soup is authentic and the way you want it, not too hot not too cold. Cucumber roll is hydrating and delicious. Their cocktails are always great. The ambiance is very family style with the way that is open and community based - a wouldn't say it's a hidden gem but I'm always surprised at how many people I meet that have never been. Happy hour deals are amazing. Any of the wagyu and steak options are a must try at least once. My personal favorite is the Negitoro Tuna Temaki. If you're in Denver do not miss out on this place I'm from Oregon and this is some of the best sushi I've had which was surprising given the fact we are in Colorado. Been going for two years now and will continue to be a regular. read more

A great sushi spot inside a relcaimed industrial space, it has an contemporary feel but not so alienating. There are several tables that are pretty occupied, but I really enjoyed sitting at the bar. The bar tenders are very helpful and make excellent recommendations. As their name implies, hand rolls are their thing and roll sets are delicious, good portions at a good price point. Definitely supplement the sets with some other menu items, the black snapper was delicious and we enjoyed the hamachi so much we ordered it 2 times! Our meal was very well complemented by the sake flight. I'm not usually a sake drinker, but they had some truly wonderful ones. And the bartender educating us on all of the qualities of the sake really did help. Service was great; they space when the rolls arrive just right. The whole experience was just awesome. Definitely a place to try AND come back to! read more

Temaki Den - Black Snapper - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Just had to come back a year later and give my favorite restaurant in denver some more love. I've been probably 10 times since I last wrote this review. I had 1 visit in that 10 that was a little bit off. The manager took care of some of the bill and also gave me a gift card in the amount I did pay to use for the next time. They know exactly the right way to handle business and to keep their loyal customers. They deserve 5 stars and more!! I always look forward to my next visit at Temaki Den. Favorite items to get: hamachi sashimi, blue crab hand roll, pressed salmon nigiri, aburi salmon nigiri. I get a ton of other things but these are the must try's! read more

Temaki Den - Blue Crab Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really nice experience at Temaki Den. It's sort of in the middle of a warehouse/mall but the sushi bar experience was great. As the name suggests, they specialize in hand rolls, and these were definitely the perfect balance of rice, seaweed and filling (loved the negitoro!). They also have sashimi and sushi (especially aburi style) and the yellowtail sashimi was super fresh with great texture. They also have some interesting fish available, such as a Mikaan madai or snapper that is fed tangerines for a good portion of its life. They also have a decent sake selection, and the sampler was a good way to go (they have several levels and my mid level sampler was solid). Prices were very reasonable and the service was professional. Would definitely return. read more

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The only place this weekend I'm giving 5 stars. We did their omakase and not only want it AMAZING it was super affordable. I am very very impressed and will not stop raving about this food. The service was top tier with the staff explaining all the dishes well and guiding us through the omakase. I'll be back to Denver just for this place. The look was cute, we sat at the sushi bar and got to watch them prepare everything which made the experience so much better. read more

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Truly one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. True perfection! Every dish had a unique flavorful taste and all of the recommendations by our amazing server Bow was truly amazing! If you come to dine definitely ask for him. I'll be back' read more

Wow had such an amazing experience sitting at the sushi bar for omakase!! Incredible quality of fish, some of best in Denver, and most bites are carefully paired with complementing flavors. Crème fraiche salmon nigiri and blue cheese tuna nigiri were two great examples of this. As my partner and I are newer in our adventures with trying new fish, and variety can be hard to come by in Denver, we were thrilled with the omakase having us try so many amazing new bites. From hand rolls to aburi to special nigiri it was all phenomenal and will be back soon! Also I found the omakase to be reasonably priced as it is not a set menu and they just guide you through their top items that pair well together and have options to modify or stop at any time! read more

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Hard mixed review. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Timeliness: 1/5 Let me start by saying the food was some of the best sushi/nigiri I've had. Service was great, and staff were very nice. Compared to any other sushi restaurant this would be near the top of terms of food quality. As for actually getting a meal, hugely disappointed, annoyed, hangry, and upset at the price for the experience. As for any restaurant experience, if I have to eat something else after having a meal somewhere, it's automatically a let down. How can you have a good experience if you have to supplement it? We (2 people) went at 7 o'clock on a Tuesday and didn't leave until 930. I understand providing an "experience" but we didn't even get omakase and single pieces of nigiri (or "bites" as they said) came out every 10 minutes or so. Extremely aggravating to try and have dinner when they are dictating the timing of what you get to eat and you're basically snacking while likely having some drinks as well. Extremely unpleasant way of getting to experience great food. read more

YUM! I can't believe I hadn't been here yet, but I do love the other spots in The Source. I love the openness of the space in The Source which makes for great people watching during your meal. My sister and I sat at the bar and our bartender was funny and helpful. The sashimi was comparable to Uchi or Sushi Den in my opination - super fresh and flavorful. I like that you could come here by yourself or with a group and be equally as comfortable. read more

Temaki Den - The source - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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11/10!! FAVE MUST GET - Waygu Nigiri & Otoro Nigiri (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH) Made reservations a week in advance and put a refundable deposit of $41. It will be returned once you arrive. Our server was Courtney and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Even gave us recs around where to go for bars and restaurants in the area. The restaurant has pretty much the entire lobby area of one side of the source. Lots of seating at the bar and main floor. All of the Temaki (hand roll) we got was delish. All of them does have wasabi in them so fair warning. All of the fish was quite fresh. Drinks - we just ordered a house margarita and was pretty refreshing and strong! This was our entire order below: Chicken Kar-age (comes as 2 pieces only) Temaki: Negitoro - 2x Salmon Spicy tuna Negihama - reg & spicy Nigiri: Salmon Belly - 2x Otoro - 2x Hamachi - 2x Wagyu short rib - 2x Scallops - 4x Extras: Otoro - 2x Wagyu short rib Wagyu Temaki Creme brûlée We were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary creme brûlée! It was delicious and creamy. Excellent sugar coating. Overall, the bill was under 200 before tip. Parking - within The Source Plaza Loved it! Deff coming back. read more

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Hands down this is one of the best sushi places I've visited! The torch finished nigiri is out of this world. The top of the sushi is ever so slightly charred and has a seared aroma, yet half way through the bite the fish is still cold. I love the spectrum of seared to cold! The hand rolls were an amazing surprise. I usually avoid rolls and stick to nigiri (fish on rice) or sashimi (fish only). However, these rolls were different. I loved the crackly seaweed. I also loved that you picked it up and ate it with your hands. read more

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The owner was kind enough to extend another invitation and we ordered about 20pcs of sushi. The experience was impeccable. The sushi was flawless and the flavors were perfectly paired. Definitely 100% better experience than my initial one. Definitely a must have sushi in Denver top 3 in my opinion read more

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Came to Temaki Den for happy hour and it was very enjoyable. The HH cocktail old fashioned was great, I got 2. For food, we ordered almost everything on the Happy hour menu! All the options were so good, especially the salmon crispy rice. I would highly recommend checking out the happy hour specials as we were stuffed and didn't break the bank. Service was kind and some bites took longer than others to come out so just something to be aware of if you want to squeeze in all your food before HH ends. read more

I love the happy hour here and how beautifully portioned the offerings are. The spam nigiri is a standout with an unexpected sweetness, while you can't go wrong with the temakis or the simple nigiri set. I could gobble on these all night and feel healthy. Reservations will make your life easier, and I prefer sitting at the cocktail bar for the people watching. Lots of people on casual dates. And though the bartenders can be a little awkward or uninterested, the sake's good and the menu is fun to explore. read more

Dined right at open time Saturday 4:30pm. Greeted immediately with great hostess and was quickly seated. Our waiter was energetic and knowledgeable on the sushi and extensive Japanese whiskey collection. I settled on a 2oz pour of Hibiki and it was brought out quick! Restaurant is located inside of a warehouse space so not an intimate restaurant as it's loud but really fun place to eat with friends or family. Restaurant is split into 3 seating sections; A traditional sushi bar, dining tables, and a drink bar so there is a place to sit for any kind of party depending on what you are looking for Even at 4:30pm the music had me feeling like I was in a club. Overall fun vibe. Sushi Quality was excellent. They serve you one order at a time and provide you with REAL wasabi and ginger and of course soy sauce. Every piece we had was served fresh made and fish was sweet with buttery texture so much so I skipped the soy sauce for most bite and just went with adding wasabi Who can I recommend this too? Anybody wanting to catch up with friends or family and wanting quality sushi. The pacing they bring out the sushi was very nice lets you enjoy company and share drinks together and when the orders come out everyone eats together! read more

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Temaki den is located inside The Source building which is a trendy industrial atmosphere. I was able to be seated at the cocktail bar without a reservation - which I'm sure was only due to the fact that I arrived before the rush. I ordered as follows House salad - 3.5 out of 5 stars but that's mainly because I'm not a huge fan of cucumber Unagi temaki - 2.5 out of 5. Just seemed overcooked and wasn't great Hamachi sashimi - 5/5 buttery delicious and fresh Blue cheese toro - 5/5 damn that was good. Subtle blue cheese flavor and perfect tuna Crème fraiche salmon -4/5 pretty good but not stellar. Spicy tuna temaki -5/5. Delicious, perfect amount of spice, and a good size read more

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This place is not hurting for 5 star reviews but I'll post another! Best sushi I've ever had! Unbelievably fresh and tasty. We had so many great dishes including the spicy edamame, salmon sashimi, and pork kakuni. The star of the show was definitely the temaki! They make each hand roll fresh and bring it out individually so you can really savor the flavors as intended by the chefs. All the components of the temaki shine through of both taste and texture. I can't recommend them highly enough! Service was also great. They have several highly attentive staff members who are quick to refill drinks and bus plates. read more

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When I die, bury me at Temaki Den. I have never had a bad meal here and always get to try something new/special. I do not consider myself an adventurous eater, but they could get to try anything at this sushi bar. The staff is friendly and each plate is brought out as soon as it's ready. Great ambiance, great for happy hour or date night. read more

Excellent sushi in Denver! Loved their aburi sushi and oshizushi. Highly recommend making reservations if are thinking of coming on a Friday night. The place was packed when we got there. Will definitely come back the next time I'm in Denver. read more

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