Went here for my birthday and every single bite was phenomenal! The staff was welcoming and the atmosphere made us feel like we were journeying away from the everyday life outside. A beautiful experience all around, can't wait to go back! read more

We walked in without a reservation on a Sunday and waited at most 10 minutes to sit at the bar. I noticed a group of people who had been waiting a bit were offered complementary drinks. When we got to our seats, the bartender took us through the menu. My partner is vegan and there was a separate vegan/vegetarian menu. Our first bite was a simple avocado sashimi. So simple yet the flavors were so complex and delicious. We ordered about one of everything on the vegetarian menu and were not disappointed. The vegan dessert was a chocolate mousse bar with oat cookie crumble and tahini ice cream. Super delicious. Overall an ambient vibe with a crowd pleasing variety and excellent service. read more

Uchi Denver - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Been to uchi for bday celebrations, friends in town, and last minute happy hour and it never disappoints! Their inventive and creative pairings of flavors is truly what makes this place so good. Walu walu, Hama chili, and edamame are must orders!! Ham and eggs roll was also super unique and delicious. Happy hour also offers amazing deals and is great for 2 and trying new things! read more

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Being from Austin, I was excited to try Uchi Denver to see if it was the same even in another stage and they nailed it!90% of the menu was the same with the remaining 10% being all local to Denver restaurant specials. The menu can definitely be overwhelming, but you can't go wrong with the Hama chili (personal favorite), wagyu hot rock, gyutoro nigiri & otoro nigiri. The service is spectacular and the sushi bar is 2x the size of the Texas locations! As always, definitely recommend reservations! read more

Uchi Denver - Hama Chili - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great atmosphere and even better sushi. Crazy to have this level of quality for a restaurant located so far from the ocean l, but here we are. I make my reservations well in advance of my trips to Denver to ensure there is always a spot at the bar with my name on it. read more

One of the BEST dining experiences of my life and I have a lot to say so here goes I'd go with the ocean trout over the salmon if you have the choice. We ordered the salmon and our waiter brought out the ocean trout with it and said everyone who likes salmon, LOVES this (he was very much correct so we got multiple orders). The amberjack was delicious, too. Lobster Miso - a can't miss! Could quite literally drink the sauce. Crispy rice!!! It comes in like a pressed layer with broccoli and some kind of fire sauce Waluwalu- I'm a big sucker for escolar so I loved this! Comes with some kind of candied citrus on top and was a decent portion. Gyutoro- this might have been the best thing we had. 72 hour aged wagyu. Tom Kha Oysters - gorgeous dish, but not super flavorful Fois gras- one of those funky items you have to try once in your life! Loved it, but won't need it again for a while/ Spring roll - tasty, but not life changing. Jasmine Cream - had cilantro and all of this jazz that should not typically be in a dessert but it was incredible... like an adult Italian ice. Fried Milk- UNREAL! It was so unique as delicious. It was gorgeous and even tastier than it was beautiful. must throw in one for the table just to try! If you have the option, sit at the sushi bar. The attentive sushi chefs will make your night so special. read more

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Everything here was delicious! Came with a rather large group so i was lucky enough to sample a good chunk of their menu from hot and cold appetizers, nigiri, rolls and specialty items.They apparently source their fish direct from Toyosu fish market (previously Tsukiji fish market) in Tokyo so the quality and freshness is immediately noticeable especially in land locked Colorado! Honestly it all was pretty amazing bit some of the stand out items: Hamachi sashimi: these were such high quality I think we ordered 4 orders of these. Gyutoro: 72 hour braised short rib on sushi rice. An amazing bite! Get at least two or four. Ham and egg roll: katsu pork belly sushi roll is was a game changer. Fun presentation with the sauces looking like Sunny side up eggs The vibe of the place is modern and service for such a large group was amazing. Would come back here anyday! read more

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Pretty horrendous experience, I had highly hopes. We ordered omakase for two. Unfortunately at the bar the chef doesn't make all the dish, guess it comes from the kitchen. Ruins the experience of omakase, chef didn't say much about the dishes. Also wait staff served us our dishes and just pushed our finished dishes to the side without taking it. I was expecting a more romantic atmosphere but it was more like a club in Uchi. Overall for the price wasn't worth it for us. read more

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My husband and I had a fun dinner with friends at Uchi on Saturday. I was able to easily make a reservation online, which was a good thing as they were quite busy. We got there at 5 pm which just happened to be in time to take advantage of their happy hour food and drink specials. I had old fashioneds, and while they got the job done, they weren't my favorite. All of the food was tasty and the fish was very fresh tasting. I was very impressed by the service. All of the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant itself. read more

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To say our meal at Uchi was amazing would be putting it lightly. This was the best meal we had our entire trip in Colorado, if not a top 3 meal I've ever had! From the service to the execution of the food, everything was an 11/10. We chose to order a-la-carte since we wanted to try many different things, and it's hard to choose a favorite dish! Everything was so fresh. Among our favorites were the unagi, Hama chili, nasu, aged tofu, and machi cure! Of the desserts, the banana cake, fried milk, and shortcake were our favorites. Drinks were all delicious too. Our server was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu too! She even sent over a plate of avocado nigiri and scallop nigiri as a gift (we were there celebrating a college graduation), which was so amazing of her! I will be thinking about this meal for a long time and would return here (to this location or in another city) in a heartbeat for anything from a fancy dinner out to a happy hour snack and drink. read more

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Uchi Denver is slipping. Separate five star rating for service; kitchen was very slow and the Wagyu beef and scallop were terribly overcooked. I've been eating at Uchi Austin and then Denver for many years and this is the first time I was very disappointed.. read more

A few years back, I had an absolutely amazing experience at Uchi with a friend (we did a combo of omakase and happy hour items), and ever since then I've been trying (read: begging) friends to come here with me. Friends visiting from out of town finally provided the right level of special occasion. The food was composed and beautifully presented. The service was also impeccable; everyone we interacted with was polished and demonstrated expert-level knowledge of the dishes. The interior is sleek, sexy, and modern, and I will also note that they've created an absolutely beautiful patio space as well (a definite upgrade from when I last visited). The hip vibes do make this place more of a scene for typically casual Denver, so keep that in mind. Wanting to try as many things as possible, we opted to order items off of the happy hour and regular menu; shared amongst three of us, this proved a little sparse depending on the item, but on the whole it was a successful strategy. The two crudos (sake and kurodai), were favorites with bright and layered flavors. To my surprise, the dumplings were also quite impressive (I like dumplings but didn't expect these to be revolutionary)--the skin was exceptionally delicate, the meat well seasoned, and the white ponzu was incredible. We felt the meatballs were okay, and Chao Tom a bit of a let down (we didn't expect this to be a fried croquette style dish and the texture was off); the lime leaf pork belly was tasty, but a bit too scant in terms of portion to be particularly impressive. Beyond that though, everything was solid. We tried a variety of beverages, and the ume punch (combining amaro, sake and lime), was a definite crowd pleaser. read more

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Uchi Denver definitely gave us the experience we were looking for! I have been to the one in Miami for HH and it was great, but sitting at the sushi bar it was a different experience. Zack, who was helping us with providing us his expertise was amazing. We had great drinks, mouth watering and tasty food and even more amazing service. The restaurant is actually pretty big. We left there pretty stuffed and extremely satisfied. Now I want to try the other locations. Zack was even kind enough to give us a coupon to use at the other locations next time we go. And if you are an oyster fan, they are absolutely my favoriteee and I've been to Boston where they have some yummy ones there. Thanks Uchi Denver! read more

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Very hip sushi spot in the RiNo neighborhood. Sushi can be hard to do well, especially when land locked, but Uchi sure does it well. We were able to catch part of the happy hour on Saturday afternoon, think it's offered 4-6 PM daily. Had various dishes off that menu, with our favorite being the hand rolls and the crispy rice with salmon on top. We shared all the dishes, definitely a shareable plate spot. The crispy rice bowl was a standout, as well as multiple pieces of their fresh sashimi including the chutoro (medium fatty tuna), sea bream, wagyu and the uni. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Overall would give 4/5 stars, 7.5/10 rating. Fish was fresh, you definitely pay for that though, but what isn't expensive now days. Great date spot or catching up with friends or even solo dining at the sushi bar (my personal fav). read more

Came back here for happy hour. Better deals and my favorite dishes are the fried rice and the walu walu. They have a fun interior with open kitchen and the counter where you can sit at bar and watch chefs make sushi or plate the dishes My favorite this time: the walu walu. Steamed fish very tender, and the best thing is the candied citrus paired on top. Make sure your bite of the fish contains a piece of the citrus because the sweet/citrusy flavor was brilliant with the pickled onions/green onions and soy sauce flavors read more

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For such a fine artsy dining experience. Why did this place has such poor ventilation. Along with the wood interior and all the beef grilling. The wood would absorbed all that meaty smell. The foods were a hit or miss based on the contrasting ingredients. The Hama chili was a refreshing appetizer. Couldn't taste much of the yellowtail due to the strong citrus sauce. Zero sen just taste like a normal tuna California roll. Biendo taste like any regular spring roll. Last bit not least are the pork belly and gyutoro overpriced nigiri. Was not impressed. I would have to say the service was really fast seeing hoe busy it was. And the banana cake was the best dish of the meal. Coffee flavored ice cream, top it off with bitter caramel and banana cake. 8/10 would not recommend this restaurant for a meal leaving you full for the night. read more

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This one will be hard to beat! As a sushi lover, this place really went above and beyond. I highly recommend doing the Omakase experience "signature tasting" (for two people the 6-course is plenty, but for four people we did the 10-course(x2) and while it was a lot of food... I'm so glad we did it that way!) To set your expectations correctly, the 10-course is listed as "mkt" on the menu and we paid ~$220 per couple. The experience of not having to choose every menu item as a group, and just have incredible dishes arrive at your table, was phenomenal. Our servers (both times) were incredible and helpful, and spent some time understanding the flavors that we like (and what we don't like). If you want to be wined and dined, this is the way to go! Here's some of the items between both visits that we tasted: - Sake Toro Aburi - Masu Nigiri - Maguro Nigiri - Spicy crunchy tuna - Lobster miso (a MUST) - Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin tempura) - Kinoko nabe (basically a fried rice with mushrooms and egg... SO Incredible) - Fried milk for dessert (such an interesting dish, just try it!) My biggest advice: Trust your server. They won't steer you wrong... and treat yourself to the Omakase experience! We will definitely be back. read more

Uchi Denver - Inside - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Pro tip: Make a reservation for happy hour. The food is definitely worth the regular price, so my pro tip is mostly for y'all to try all the dishes possible. They truly are just smaller versions of the regular menu. What I truly love about this place is that it doesn't try to do sushi; it really is about taking Japanese cooking techniques to food. I love the walu walu and the amberjack if you need suggestions. The drinks are also delightful. My favorite is the yame yaki but please explore. read more

Uchi Denver - yama yake (mezcal, green chatreuse, basil, lime) - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a experience. Decided to sit at the sushi bar since that was earliest available reservation and I am so glad we did. We had Zack helping us and he was absolutely wonderful. We told him what we liked and he guided us on which foods to order. It almost felt like an omakase experience. All the food was fresh and light. We were able to try many different plates because the servings are not huge. Definitely worth the money. The restaurant is much bigger than I thought it would be. It was packed on a Thursday night, so definitely make a reservation beforehand. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Delicious, unique. Great service. A little loud. I'm still thinking about the eggplant nigiri that they brought out for free.

Terrible service we went there for the first time and they basically treated us like we've been there before, and they were irritated whenever we asked questions, so not recommend for first timers. read more

For all the hype this place gets, I didn't think the overall experience or food was worth it or great. If you're going to spend on sushi, go somewhere where you can enjoy the service and space. This place is always packed and hard to get a reservation, yet inside it's very loud, was stuffy and the decor doesn't align with the prices. It felt like a sushi place rather than fine dining that was meant to be an experience. The service was mediocre, our waitress didn't explain the menu or say what the specials or favorites were. She just took our order and then the food was arriving and delivered by a bunch of others. It felt rushed and not relaxing. The food overall lacked creativity and imagination. The best thing we had was the foie nigiri, for a sushi place it's just funny. The fish was fresh, but the sashimi was a bit bland, there was no soy sauce or wasabi served with it, and the rolls were the regular suspects, nothing creative. I'd rather go to Kumoya which is overall better at every level. read more

For someone that doesn't like sushi, I was a little nervous coming here for a business dinner. We had no issues getting a reservation less than 24 hours beforehand, which I was told is nearly impossible at the Texas location. Parking can be difficult but they had a free valet that worked perfectly. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable on all the food. I stepped out of my comfort zone and had the ham/egg rolls and beef tartar rolls. It tasted so good! The flavor, the texture, everything was perfect! We did the hot stone too, reminded me of Korean BBQ. We had some dessert as well, I couldn't remember what it was called- some kind of cilantro ice, but shocked at how good it was! I will definitely come back! read more

Uchi Denver - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First visit to Uchi went great. Our server (Albi) delivered with an amazing somakase experience. So many flavors and many new varieties we would have never tried on our own. Thanks again, Albi, for a memorable dinner! read more

Uchi Denver - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First timers to Uchi (party of two)- Pros: The staff was very friendly and professional. They were quick to change out our dirty plates and checked in occasionally to see how we were doing. They also went through the menu with us to better understand the dishes. That was greatly appreciated. The Ambiance was nice, not to dark, but not blinding. The cocktails and mocktails were tasty and priced reasonably. Cons: The waiting area is tiny. Having 12 people waiting for their tables while people were trying to leave, not great. After we were sat, my wife and I decided on the omakase (ten dishes for two). For $300, the dishes didn't make any sense and were very underwhelming. Everything just seemed lacking flavor (except for the fried Tofu and Tuna Nigiri). I guess we expected more sushi at a sushi restaurant. Overall, At the end of our 2.5 hour dinner (Yes it took that long), my wife and I can say we tried Uchi. Were we impressed? No. Will we be coming back? Also No. read more

Uchi, the name speaks for itself! I've been to uchi in Dallas and to this one in Denver and they are both fantastic restaurants. They serve small dishes that are fresh and delicious. There's so many different flavors and they make this meal come alive. We came here for New Year's Eve and it was awesome. Great ambiance and a great date spot, make sure you have that pocketbook ready because it will be taking a bit of a hit! read more

Uchi was the best experience from start to finish that we have had in a REALLY long time in Denver. Staff attention to detail and kindness was unparalleled here, they were knowledgeable, honest and helpful in guiding a pretty big menu with so many options. Everything we ordered literally everything was phenomenal. I have nothing negative to say about the food, ambience, service or any other aspect, only that we wish we had bigger stomachs to try more food! My husband has a shellfish allergy and were super attentive and helpful in guiding decisions for him. We will be back again, I hear the happy hour is quite a special dal as well! Not pictured here is the Japanese milk bread ice cream we took home...OMG...don't miss out on this. Uchi made the birthday night a very special evening! read more

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We came here for our 9 year anniversary and was not disappointed (It was our first time at Uchi). We opted for the six course signature tasting menu and added some delicious oysters on the side. Our server Javier was great and made the experience more enjoyable. Out of the 6 courses the standouts were the hama chili, kinoko nabe, and the fried milk for dessert. Everything though was super delicious, but those were my favorite dishes. For first timers I would would recommend the tasting menu, to try as many dishes as you can (Note: there is a 6 and 10 course tasting menu that are worth every penny). Our whole meal was a lot less than other restaurants of this caliber. We will definitely be back for more delicious food! read more

Uchi Denver - Fried Milk - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The unbelievable staff at Uchi were outstanding during our visit. We had friends in town who had been slightly over served before we got to our dinner reservation and invited another member to our party without informing us, but Uchi (on a very busy Saturday night) made accommodations for our group. Our server had the patience of a saint and took the time to explain the menu to our guests, including one who kept trying to order fried rice (which isn't on the menu) The food itself was top tier. Everything was amazing, and I generally don't eat sushi or seafood. The ambiance is romantic and upscale and feels like the food tastes (top quality) If there was a knock it is the price point which like the food previously mentioned is top tier. Be prepared to open your wallet here. read more

Three stars based only on the way the hostesses act. I booked and noted that it was a special occasion. Everything was fantastic, if more than a little overpriced. I know the drill as I have been here several times over the years and used to frequent Uchi in Austin. The annoyingly smug little girls seated the 4 of us at a BIG round table in the middle of the room better suited for 6-8 people. The room was LOUD and we couldn't hear each other. Why would they seat us there as a party of four? Bizarre. I asked to be moved and that we were happy to wait if need-be. The hostess(es) were very cold and acted like it was huge inconvenience for them to deal with guests. Really irritating, but I ignored the attitude. She acted this way when we first came in, FYI. Really an "I'm too cool" vibe from this little girl. By contrast, our server was excellent! She was relaxed and conversational. Well done. Our tab was $600 (two $140 bottles of Sake) but it sticks in my head that we had to start with hassle and attitude from the front desk. It was almost enough to give a lower rating but as usual, the food and table service was truly excellent! read more

Absolutely exceeded our expectations by a mile. Every single piece of fish was exceptional. Thaddeus was our sushi chef and was amazing. Everything he recommended and served was so delicately cut and beautifully presented, he singlehandedly made our experience 10x better! The restaurant was busy on a Monday evening and the ambiance was great. Definitely sit at the sushi bar. Definitely order whatever the chefs recommend, and don't skip the nasa (Japanese eggplant) nigiri -- we ended up reordering it 2 more times. read more

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Food was delicious. My daughter and her boyfriend had the omakaze. They both enjoyed it. I ordered foie gras and it melted in mouth and was so delicious. The hot stone wagyu was the winner of the night. The rest of the food were very good. It was pretty pricey but was worth it. Service was good. Food was delivered timely and server kept checking on us. Ambiance was nice. A little loud though. I couldnt hear my daughter talking. Best part is that they have valet. Will definitely go again. read more

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My boyfriend and I splurged on Uchi's happy hour during our short weekend in Denver. The interior decor was beautiful and the service was superb. We ordered just a few items since we will be eating later on that evening. We had the wagyu tartare, escolar, lamb belly bites, amberjack nigiri, and foie gras. The wagyu and foie gras were super rich and flavorful; amberjack was fresh with the yuzu zest; escolar was flaky and well-seasoned; and the lamb belly bites did not taste gamey and had the perfect amount of pepper. The normal menu is a bit pricey but I'm certain that the quality will be northing short of amazing. Perhaps we'll come back next time we're in town and for a special occasion! read more

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Second time going here and, it's just as amazing each time! The food and its uniqueness is the best part. Our service is always perfect. Very clean! We ordered a variety of dishes and each one was delicious! From the Waygu, to the very interesting pairing of sauce with the nigiris/sushi; everything was spectacular. I never needed soy sauce or the typical sushi dips. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful service and delicious food. Sitting at the bar is fun if you are on a group of 2 and want that vibe. But tables and restaurant is beautiful for more intimate dinner or larger group. Highly recommend! read more

Was recommended by a friend to try this place while we were in Denver and it was so good. Theres a few other locations like in Austin and we can't wait to go back again. My husband loved the sushi rolls and speciality rolls that we didn't get to capture. The drinks were amazing. I was told to try to get the chefs seat if possible but maybe next time since we planned this last minute. I always tell others to try this place if they haven't, although I wish there were more non seafood options too. read more

Uchi Denver - Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went back for a second time for my kids birthday and everything was amazing. I even tried oysters which I never thought would happen. I couldn't include all the pics but trust me, everything is amazing. read more

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I also came to Uchi after reading the reviews . The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the service was excellent. We only ordered a few items as we had dinner that night. We ordered the wagyu tartare, sea bass, lamb belly, amberjack fillet and foie gras. The wagyu and foie gras were super flavorful, the amberjack with yuzu sauce was fresh, the sea bass was flaky and richly seasoned, and the lamb belly bites tasted wild without being wild, with just the right amount of pepper. Prices are reasonable . The quality of the food was also good . I'll be back next time I have the chance. read more

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As a frequent diner of fine establishments, it's been a minute since I have enjoyed a meal from beginning to end this much. The menu is vast and more unique than the standard Japanese restaurant, if you're not among the indoctrinated I strongly recommend doing some research on the menu beforehand. However, we opted for the chefs tasting anyways since we believed they would highlight all the great things on the menu. All 10 courses were phenomenal, and our server who did a great job of facilitating our experience sent us a little extra nigiri which was nice. Ambiance is amazing also, it had a nice modern touch. read more

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Food was delicious, some of the best quality fish I've ever had in colorado. Drinks were all mixed perfectly. I had a wide selection of Nigiri for dinner, and every piece was well made and delectable. I had a Sameru for my first drink, would reccomend. (Tastes like liquid honeydew melon) Second drink was a "last word", and as my go to, they did it justice. Well balanced & flavorful. The vibe was great, well kept location with great lighting choices, no exposed mechanical, and all around well designed interior deco. Service was great, I really enjoyed my conversation with the bar staff, and they were very knowledgeable about their selection. Ill be coming back here for years to come. read more

Uchi Denver - Hama Chili* - Japanese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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