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    Uchi Denver

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bone marrow
    Lily B.

    Super yum. Second time back here and will keep coming. The sushi is so fresh and delicious. Everything is so thoughtful. The only thing was the lychee martini was delicious but not strong at all for that price. Next time I will try something else. My favorites of the night was the waygu tartare, we even put in a second order just to try it again. The zen roll was our second favorite but everything was delicious. Service was slower than last time but they were a full house so we knew what to expect. Already can't wait to go back.

    Precision and focus at the sushi bar.
    John V.

    Uchi is dangerous for people like me. 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.

    Lauren A.

    Finally went here after not experiencing it for years, and it was great! But not the best sushi place in town. Would definitely go again, but I wasn't as blown away as I thought I would be. Definitely expensive and nice ambiance though.

    Mapo Dopu (vegan deliciousness)
    Laura V.

    This is a fancy sushi place with excellent service. Friends and I sat at the bar & our bartender, Alex, was the best. I let her know I was vegan & she brought out the vegetarian menu & recommended the items that could be made vegan. I had the mapo dofu (made with soft tofu) and it was delicious! I also tried a vegan nigiri AND she hooked me up with a vegan tapioca desert that had pickled blueberries...sooooo good.

    Erica J.

    Uchi was the perfect place for an intimate birthday dinner. The atmosphere is elevated, and the service was attentive throughout the entire meal. We had the somakase, and every dish seemed better than the last. The hama chili and walu walu were phenomenal. From the quality of the food to the overall experience, this was easily one of the best meals I've had in Denver. A must try for anyone who appreciates exceptional sushi, great service, and an experience that feels special from beginning to end.

    Sabrina H.

    Uchi was recommended to me by a friend, who actually told me about the Texas locations previously. So, I was really happy to know that one also exists in Denver! It was my first time going to a Uchi even though it is a chain, and I had only heard great things so I had high expectations. We ordered a bunch of items off the menu. They were all delicious and the sashimi was very fresh. Each dish felt very intentional based on the presentation and proportions of the dish. It felt like we were eating "tapas" throughout the night because of the small portions. The only thing I did not like was the chicken karage - it had a very weird aftertaste which I think might have been attributed by the pickle flavor? We ended the night with the fried milk for dessert, which was so great. My friends and I joked we would be coming back and solely ordering the fried milk next time since we loved it so much.

    Sashimi
    Michelle R.

    Came here for date night, it has the right lighting for a date vibe or an upscale dinner. Service is great here, servers are very attentive and offer suggestions if asked. Food was good! We ordered a bunch off the menu: shrimp and chicken karaage, two sushi rolls, sashimi, specialty drinks, hot sake, and dessert. I regret not taking photos of the menu but the sashimi we ordered was off the Toyosu market menu, which means the fish is flown in from Japan. It was yellowtail. Very tasty! The rolls were very good too. My boyfriend loved the karaage. The cocktails were pretty damn good. I had a spicy mezcal drink that I thought was very refreshing. The dessert was amazing! It was a banana cake with ice cream, miso caramel and some kind of crumb that was chef's kiss. The restaurant is pricey but I think it reflects the quality of service and food. I would come back but this place is definitely more of a special occasion type of place.

    Hama Chili
    Isobel R.

    Absolutely wonderful experience, Uchi has skyrocketed to the top of my restaurant experiences in Denver! I dined solo and sat at the sushi bar, which ended up being the best possible way to experience the restaurant. Jessie was my sushi chef and truly made the entire night, his recommendations were spot-on from start to finish. The ambiance in the restaurant is fantastic. The restaurant was packed even on a Sunday night, which really says something but I was still able to find street parking close by. I started with the Uchi gin and tonic which has the addition of yuzu cordial, and it was refreshing and bright without being overly sweet. They also have a great selection of Japanese whiskey and sake. The first dish I ordered was the Hama Chili which contained yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili, and orange supreme. This was phenomenal. The balance of sweet and spicy was perfect and the dish felt incredibly fresh. When I asked Jessie for a recommendation, he suggested the Masu Crudo which had butternut squash curry, apple, and beet chips. This is something I never would have gravitated toward on my own, and it completely blew me away and it ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the night. Another standout was the Tanin Bune (sea urchin and salmon roe) which also wouldn't have been my first instinct to order, but Jessie so kindly gifted it as his favorite piece and I'm so glad he did because it was absolute perfection and one of the most memorable bites of the night. Everything about this experience felt very intentional, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. Sitting at the sushi bar made the night feel interactive and fun, even as a solo diner. Uchi is something really special, and I am already looking forward to coming back!

    Tofu Dish
    Stefanie C.

    Uchi is perfection. Time after time, they grant customers with such an elite culinary experience full of fresh fish and delicious drinks. They're most famous for their happy hour, though my friend and I came for "regular dinner" last time. I also realized they have several other locations across the country - good for them! On this particular visit, we had the sea bream, yellowtail, kosho toro maki, mapo dofu, and mango tapioca. Everything was melt-in-your-mouth good and collectively filling - which is always a surprise. Think quality over quantity. Every visit is memorable, and I can't wait to go again. We always seem to have a gift card to use. Make sure you get a reservation!

    Sarah B.

    Had a really positive experience at Uchi. The service stood out right away--our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive, especially when it came to checking for allergies, which I really appreciated. The menu is on the pricier side, but the quality and flavor of the food absolutely justify it. Everything we tried was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and genuinely delicious. That said, the menu is very shareable. We dined with a group of six and ordered about 1-2 items per person, which worked well and allowed everyone to try a variety of dishes. The ambiance was great as well: a lively sushi bar area paired with plenty of table seating throughout the restaurant, making it feel both energetic and comfortable. Valet parking is an option, otherwise all street parking. Overall, Uchi delivered on food, service, and atmosphere. Definitely worth it for a special night out!

    Alice Z.

    Love the food here I live one hour away- but we decided to come back and try some other items since the food is truly delicious One thing to note is service is a bit slow if you add items as you eat, so I recommend ordering everything right away if you're on a "Time crunch" like we were with a baby at home Also note that it's not mentioned on gift cards but they don't let you stack them with any other dine in promotions regardless- quality of dishes are one of the best of Denver

    fried milk vanilla custard, fudge, blondie crumble. The custard is the right amount of creamy and sweet.
    Mark F.

    Great sushi spot with creative takes on traditional sushi dishes. What doesn't bring it to 5 stars is that not many of the dishes rose to the level of "amazing" or even "memorable". We had a private dinner in their back room which fits about 20 people. It's nice because they have sliding glass doors which provide privacy but you can still see the restaurant. We had a 10 course meal with a variety of sushi, rolls, salad, cooked fish, sashimi, and meat. Some of the sushi was inventive and they managed the fishiness of fish like mackerel. Some of the sushi nigiri didn't quite pack a great amount of punch so they were good but forgettable. Some dishes really were unique like the salmon belly, the malu malu, and the wagyu. And the fried milk dessert was amazing. But again, from start to finish it was a little uneven. Service was fantastic and the drinks were very good. All in all we had a great time but it doesn't quite reach the level of the best of the best.

    Michelle T.

    Updating review with additional photos. Great experience, can't wait to come again! :)

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    When is the happy hour from, and on what days of the week do they do it?

    Hello! We offer happy hour every day, with the exception of a couple holidays. It runs between 4:00-6:00pm.

    Typically how much is the omakase?

    Went today and it was $50 for six course per person (but minimum of two, so $100 total) or $125 for ten course per person.

    Is the Omakase worth it? Will it fill you up?

    For us, yes, definitely!

    Can I bring my own bottle of sake?

    Colorado doesn't allow outside alcohol.

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    Each trip to Denver we try to drop into Linger. The food is always great and I love the ambiance…read more This is the first time I've sat next to the opened windows and it felt amazing. Food: 10/10 Ambiance:10/10 Service: 10/10 (Aurora was great) I love the tapas setting and not feeling rushed going through your courses ,and they always do a great job with letting the customer have the experience. Must gets: Bao buns, Wagyu sliders, bison kebab I love tryin new places but if I'm in Denver, Linger is the place we make sure to go to.

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