great sushi, awesome staff. packaged up our sushi and…read morenoticed I ate all the ginger and added more to our to go box

So good!! We ordered the Sakana Roll, Special K Roll, Roll Combo, and Unakyu Roll everything was…read moredelicious' The fish tasted super fresh and the Roll Combo came with miso soup that was warm and just right. The staff were really nice, and the place is super cute and nicely decorated!

Fast service, and friendly staff…read more Fish was fresh and generous cuts. The Handroll I got was also packed with yellowtail. Good portion and the rice was just the right texture. Also got the sashimi dinner! Not sure if they ran out of some of the fish since I arrived a little late. Only had 3 variety..understand that it's chefs choice but usually for 12 pieces would get 4 varieties. Still good portion and reasonably priced. Will be back!

I am writing this review to warn others after an experience my husband had last night. He here for…read moredinner and within hours became violently ill with severe food poisoning. He ordered several sushi rolls and nigiri (including tuna and salmon items). By the middle of the night he was experiencing intense stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and dizziness. We ended up in the ER this morning because he was so dehydrated and weak. The doctor confirmed it was consistent with bacterial food poisoning, likely from improperly handled raw fish or cross-contamination. This is not something to take lightly. Food poisoning from sushi can be dangerous, especially for anyone with a compromised immune system, pregnant, elderly, or young children. If you value your health, I strongly recommend avoiding this place until they clean up their food safety practices. We will never return and are considering reporting this to the local health department. Please, learn from our mistake and steer clear. There are plenty of other sushi restaurants with better hygiene standards. Your family's health is not worth the risk.

Our quest for great Japanese food continues and our next stop was Shin Yuu Izakaya in Louisville…read more We are big fans of Izakaya style dining and this looked promising Stopped in early Friday evening to a restaurant that was relatively full for 5 pm. Seated immediately and the menu had many options on the sushi/sashimi/izakaya fare. On this evening I ordered a variety of nigiri pieces, the 5 piece sashimi board, and a chicken gizzard, chicken heart, and pork belly yakitori skewers. The sushi was very good and totally legit. The Sashimi board while good, the pieces were oddly cut. Not a complaint but it looked like the trimmings of the end pieces. The skewers were great, I'm not sure how many order the heart and gizzards but if you are a fan then this place nailed it. The pork belly skewer was probably my favorite. Since I was happy with the sushi, I placed a final order for their fresh uni nigiri, it was very fresh, creamy, and worth it! Overall great place, solid service, easy location, and lots of parking. We'll be back for sure!

Great little place for sushi. Nice variety to choose from. Hot sake my go to drink. A little pricey…read more$48 for lunch. Kind waitress who worked hard for all her customers.

Went for the second time the other day. The pricing for sashimi is extremely fair considering…read morecomparable spots in Boulder. The izakaya side was not too busy after 7pm, and service was attentive but didn't check-in too much, allowing a relaxed meal. We eat a lot of Japanese food, and especially enjoyed the agedashi mochi, soft shell crab, and karaage. I also thought the uni tasted very fresh the other time I went. It's probably one of the best meals for the price in Boulder if you'd like to dine in and take your time.

I really enjoyed my visit here for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was so nice and we had…read morea great time. Although the food is a bit pricey, I think it was worth it. Not pictured, we also ordered the duck soba noodles and the scallops. Everything tasted delicious. I do wish that I had saved some of the soba for when the hamachi came out but I did order those later. I would have preferred the hamachi to come with a bit of rice on the side but my boyfriend didn't mind the salad. It's a great date spot and if we were to sit inside there's options for Japanese style floor seating. When you go inside they ask you to take off your shoes and provide slippers for the restroom. It feels very relaxing and home-y.

A hidden gem, indeed! Thanks to all the Yelpers who enticed us with their 5-star reviews!…read more Upon entering this cozy place, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our server and the staff were very attentive and friendly. We ordered several appetizers, but the star of the show was the tuna carpaccio! If you're in town, you have to try it! It was seared to perfection with peppery goodness, and a vinegary sauce that was a delight to the senses! The two rolls we ordered were called the Mexican roll and the Godzilla roll. I can't quite remember what the combination of flavors and fish were, but both tasted fantastic! We also enjoyed our Nigori unfiltered sake very much. Campai! I wish there were not TVs on the walls, but at least the volume was turned off. Otherwise, the ambience was very welcoming, and tastefully decorated. Highly recommend!

Amazing sushi spot!! I've been thinking about it ever since we last visited and had to research…read moreusing yelp, maps, pics, etc. to find where we were! Couldn't recommend this place more for the options, sushi quality, and price. Service was so friendly and the place was packed. Takeout orders were coming in which really shows how great this place is!

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!

My first time here! I came from Texas , we love to try different sushi places around the United…read moreStates, so I would say I have a good pallet for sushi! Normally I get sashimi and nigiri , but it was around 8 dollars for 2 pieces here it wasn't in budget ! So we tried other pieces with more items in it , so rolls!! We really loved the ceviche roll! It was so fresh it didn't taste like ceviche at all but it was 10/10. (Cost $20, 8 pieces)You can taste the fish sauce , lime flavor it's super fresh!! The other rolls were good too but I say anywhere 6-7/10 ($8-16)nothing too crazy. The service was really good ! Super fast very friendly she offered us free dessert. 10/10 It's a nice small place typical sushi spot. We ordered yuzu saketini it was yummy you can definitely taste the yuzu!! It's light with a strong kick!! I'd definitely come back for the ceviche roll on its own. Ugh so good

We came here to celebrate! We've heard about this place from several people, but wanted to save it…read morefor a celebration due to the prices ($$$). I saw, from the reviews, that to come here without a reservation, you want to come right when they open. We saw a wave of people start lining up and congregating as we were parking. Luckily, we made it in the first wave of people seated. We were offered the choice to sit inside/outside. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The drinks and food came out quickly. We ordered the sake and the sake mule. Both were good! We also got 2 pieces of nigiri from Japan and it was heavenly! Other items that piqued our interest were the tuna firecracker roll, a salmon roll, and another tuna roll. Everything tasted delicious, although I was surprised by the asparagus in my rolls. I don't know that that is my favorite! We had a great experience and would love to come back.

If there is lychee on the menu, I will be having it. The lychee margarita was fabulous!! It was…read moreperfect parts of sweet and tart. A nice balance I like to call its A couple of friends and I had an amazing dinner recently and our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The gyoza had the perfect outside crisp and the filling was delicious. I had the red shrimp and tamago were flavorful (the red shrimp was so good! The shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado rolls were just as delicious. The inside of sushi-den was gorgeous and lively! I will definitely have to stop in when I'm in Denver next time!

Nice spot to hang if you need to get away from the busy old town area. Which is exactly what we did…read moreduring the annual kite festival. Came in a bit before noon's lunch crowd and the owners already made us feel at home. By the time our friends showed, we got a table full of food: ramen, edamame, takoyaki, pork belly buns etc. all were pretty standard tasting. More diners showed up past noon. Diners seem to be regulars. I'm sure Asuka is a local favorite among the neighborhood.

RUN. RUN AWAY!! The employees are RUDE. the food is…read moremediocre. the worker was complaining that they couldn't serve us because they were busy, it there was nobody in the store! Don't open up a restaurant if you're not trying to serve your guests

If you're lucky enough to have Helen as your server at Gyu-Kaku, you're in for a treat. She struck…read morethe perfect balance of being attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pushy, and genuinely warm the entire evening. Service like hers is becoming rare, and it made a fantastic meal even better. As for the food--wow. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, cooked perfectly, and impossible to stop eating. We kept saying "just one more bite" until suddenly we had cleaned nearly everything off the table. By the time we left, I wasn't walking out so much as rolling out, completely stuffed and ridiculously happy. Excellent food, exceptional service, and a memorable night thanks to Helen. Highly recommended.

I came to Gyu-Kaku for a solo birthday dinner, though I imagine the experience is even better with…read morea group. The service and atmosphere felt comparable to a visit I had at one of their NYC locations. I was specifically there for the A5 Wagyu Kalbi Short Rib slices. At $59, this is likely best shared and supplemented with other cuts. Since it was a special occasion, I ordered one plate, then decided on a second since I was still hungry. There was a noticeable delay, and when it arrived, I was told it is usually limited to one per party, but they made an exception that night. I appreciated that, though I probably would have been fine stopping after the first plate. I paired it with rice and salt-seasoned edamame. I was slightly disappointed that my birthday was not acknowledged despite noting it in my online reservation, especially since another table received a birthday song. Overall, still a good meal and a fun splurge.