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    Uchiko Denver

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Upscale
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Temaki, nigiri, and sushi that came with sushi omakase
    Mercedes T.

    First time at Uchiko! Big fan of uchi for a fancy dinner date so I had to try Uchiko! The space is very modern, elevated with lots of warm wood. Right when you walk into the dining area you can smell the wood fired grill which I love. We ordered the wood fired edamame, shrimp karage, ko lunch with the burger, and sushi omakase. With two drinks on the side. Our waitress recommended the wood fired edamame and so glad we got it because it was one of our favorite bites of the meal. We kept going back for more. Such great smoky, umami flavor. The shrimp karage was underwhelming for me but overall good if you like shrimp. Both the ko lunch and sushi omakase I felt came with a good amount of food. The sushi was fresh which I wasn't surprised about since uchi's sushi is typically very fresh tasting. The burger was thick and juicy. The staff even surprised us was a little piece of wood fired flounder sushi for each of us and it was my personal favorite bite of the meal. It just melted in your mouth. Staff was attentive and pleasant and would definitely come and and recommend checking out their lunch deals

    Marissa F.

    We went for happy hour on Friday at about 5. The place was packed. The decor and ambiance were great. Service was timely, fantastic and friendly! We ordered the omakase tasting for 2, pork dumplings and unagi. There were 9 courses and I have to say we only really liked about 3 of them. The first dish with the hamachi and orange was delicious vibrant and fresh. The hand roll just tasted of cucumber, not really any fish. The other Waygu fritters just tasted burnt. The tasting ended with steak frites which just felt out of left field random and it was SO rare. Like almost inedible rare. The dessert which was a black sesame cake with like a mousse and then covered in chocolate, a marshmallow and then barley ice cream on top of graham cracker crumble was by far the star of the night. It had all the right notes of chocolate, salty, sweet, crunchy, buttery and delicious! Overall food was mid. I left mad that I paid so much for such mid food. Service was good!

    Black lentil salad with salmon add on. The lentils are hiding underneath.
    Miriam W.

    This is a beautiful restaurant in a neighborhood made for walking, shopping and dining. We found metered street parking a few blocks away, which is the cheapest option in this neighborhood. Usually I'd go right for the sushi at a place that offers it, but I found the rest of their menu pretty compelling. We started with their edamame, which puts other versions of this tasty snack to shame. The salt and seasonings they use are just right, and the char they get on the edamame shells really elevates this dish. I chose the black lentil salad with a salmon add on as my main. This is a great salad, although more of a green salad with black lentils. I like the hit of sweetness that the grapes and peaches in this salad provide. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the dressing nice and light. I really like lentils, so wanted a bit more of those, but it's still a delicious salad. My husband got one of the signature rolls and said it was very good, so we'll be back to try more of the menu. Service here is friendly and polished, and our server was helpful with the menu.

    Milk and Ceral
    Brittnee B.

    Uchiko Austin is one of my favorite restaurants. So, when my boyfriend and I learned there was a Denver location, we quickly made a plans to stop by during our vacation. We made reservations for the sushi bar and we did the Somakase, the curated tasting menu. When you walk in, you know you're in a fancy restaurant. The lighting is low, the color scheme is dark, but there's a warmth to it. Everyone from the valet parking crew to the wait staff made us feel welcome. Even the manager stopped by to say hello at the end of our meal. Chef Koy was our sushi chef. She was amazing. She considered our individual preferences, she was knowledgable, and took the time to talk to us about every dish. My favorite bite was the caviar (see photos). Overall, 10/10 experience. The food was great, the service was just as good. I hope to return in the near future.

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    David C.

    After years of having Uchi in Denver, when I heard Uchiko was opening and that it would be more of a tapas style offering, I was stoked to check it out! Let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Their happy hour is a phenomenal value. We had the happy hour omakase which is $120 for 2 people. $120 for 1 person would be a good deal so yeah, definitely don't skip over this option. It came with 9-10 dishes with a mix of appetizers, hand rolls, nigiri, rice plates, and wagyu. For $60/person? I can't stop emphasizing how good of a deal that is. My favorite was the nigiri and wagyu. I thought some of the dishes were a bit salty but I like my food on the blander side. Just check out my pictures to see how great everything looks! Another great thing about Uchiko is the atmosphere and phenomenal service. It really has a sexy, smooth, dark atmosphere sure to impress any date and business individual you may bring there. Ashley was our server and she was a 10/10 for her professionalism and personality. She made sure to make our experience there extra special.

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    Paul N.

    Came here for lunch/brunch and let me just say, the lunch special here is excellent. Extremely reasonably priced food and even better priced cocktail (6 dollars drinks in Cherry Creek at a nice sushi restaurant? Can't be beat). Every drink was extremely tasty and well-crafted. I ordered the Cha Soba Tempura, which is chilled dipping soba with tempura, and the dish was wonderful. It was very light and definitely refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. My wife ordered the Chirashi Bowl, which expectedly has extremely fresh fish. That said, the dishes were definitely on the lighter side for sure. Will definitely be returning here in the future for lunch/brunch. I think this is definitely one of the best lunch in the area and as a whole, I think I prefer Uchiko over Uchi.

    Bea B.

    Stopped in for lunch over the weekend and wow, they have some really great deals that I didn't expect! Plenty of seating, especially at the bar. Sushi was delicious, even though the prices were more reasonable for lunch you are gonna pay a little more than most sushi spots, but the quality is worth it if you ask me! Service was great. Everyone was so friendly. I'll definitely be back. I wanna check out there happy hour Omakase $120 for two people and nine courses? Yes please.

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    Gina K.

    Got a Friday evening happy hour reservation at the sushi bar, it was perfect! The staff were friendly and attentive the whole time. Our sushi chef was James, the head sushi chef. We were greeted with a refreshing sample of a pallet cleaner drink then we got hama chili a delicious melt in your mouth citrus forward hamachi. Then the chef provided us with a sample of mackerel. Then our sashimi of sake toro and hamachi arrived beautifully presented with a side is aged soy sauce. We followed up with hand rolls. The lychee martini was refreshing, simple and beautiful a perfect. The subarashi, a tequila based drink was also refreshing with a peppery rim that added to the experience. Once they brought the check, they followed up with a surprise vegan sorbet and banana that reminded me of a coconut banana fosters.

    grilled swordfish
    Rin L.

    First time here, its an intimate little sushi spot. I wanna know how long before the interior wood sucked up all the odor. If you have been to uchi, you know walking out you smell like steak. But otherwise very accommodating, the wait can be a bit but server is nice. The madai crudo was balanced, fresh and savory sauce to top of it off. Hard to mess up a crudo. Grilled swordfish was a bit too chewy, wasnt sure if they overcooked it. It was a bland taste, needs the side topping to create a flavor profile which was kind of disappointing since the main showcase should have been the fish. A variety nigiri, fish was great. But the rice is a too sweet for my taste. Needed something savory to compensate for it even a drop of soy would help. But they dont offer any soy sauce or wasabi. Not many restaurants do this unless they're confident in their cooking....

    roasted lobster
    Cassi S.

    I've loved Uchi in Denver for years, so I was excited to try Uchiko in Cherry Creek, and it absolutely delivered, but in a different way. Where Uchi feels lively and bright, Uchiko leans darker, sexier, and a little more intimate. It's the kind of place you book for a date night when you want the energy to feel magnetic but still refined. One of the most unique elements? The wood-fire section. I've had a lot of sushi in my life, and I've never experienced that subtle, cozy aroma woven into the dining room. It added warmth without overpowering the delicacy of the fish, such a thoughtful touch. We couldn't decide what to order and weren't quite ready for a full omakase, so our server suggested a guided meal curated by her and the sushi chefs. It ended up being the perfect move. She took our hunger level, budget, and flavor preferences into account and paced everything beautifully. As someone who notices intentional hospitality, I really appreciated that. We also asked about a sake flight (they don't formally offer one) but she created a custom tasting experience throughout the meal. Each pour was selected with care, and she even walked us through the tradition of drinking from the overflowing glass-in-a-box style as a symbol of abundance. It made the whole evening feel layered and immersive, not just dinner. Standouts: * Charred smoked edamame (never had them this way...addictive) * Oyster with root vegetable granita (bright, textural, unexpected) * Yellowtail and bluefin nigiri (so fresh they melted instantly) * Rock shrimp karaage tobanjan (the most elevated "bang bang shrimp" I've ever had) * Roasted lobster with trumpet mushrooms, tom aha, and meboshi butter. I would genuinely bathe in that broth. We kept dipping everything into it. The hot rock prime beef with ponzu was beautiful quality (though we wished the stone had a bit more heat), and the smoked salmon maki, while good, just didn't compete with the rest of the lineup. Overall, the experience felt curated, buzzy, and intentional from start to finish. I'll absolutely be back, especially for the wagyu tartare and crispy tuna next time.

    Kimberly F.

    Came here opening week for their HH omakase and drinks ! The inside is absolutely gorgeous and it was packed. The HH omakase highlights a lot of their HH menu if you were to order à la carte. It was a good mix of items that we had and for 120$ I thought it was a fair price. I do wish it was more sushi forward but overall a good experience. About 3 courses were seafood. Pork Belly appetizer was a miss for us, felt too dry even with the sauce. HH lychee martinis are the perfect little sip! I had a reservation and it was still packed /- will be back again!!

    Cocktails
    Natalia S.

    Uchiko officially opened in Cherry Creek North 2/17/26 -- and yes, it's bringing the heat. From the team behind Uchi and James Beard Award winner Tyson Cole, Uchiko is the sister concept with the same sleek vibes + pristine seafood flown in daily -- but with a smoky, fire-driven twist with a whole "from the hearth" section. Open daily for lunch + dinner, with a strong happy hour 4-6pm (including a 9-course omakase for two for $120). What we loved: - The iconic hama chili from Uchi is on happy hour here, too. - Also present is another favorite from Uchi, the gyutoro (72-hour wagyu) - Seriously shocked by how good the braised celery root dish was (also on HH) - Daily special: smoked akami tataki (lean tuna loin in whiskey san ba zu) - Roasted lobster in creamy tom kha (favorite bite of the night) - From the hearth: grilled swordfish & bok choy in sriracha butter with lemon gremolata (also on HH) We thought the service was impeccable!

    inari: crispy tofu, avocado, red kosho
    Nancy T.

    Great employees and moody vibes! Be prepared for expected longer wait times because you are getting each dish as they are ready. -crispy tuna rice: tobanjan aioli, chive. Standard crispy tuna rice. I wish the rice was fried longer so it was crispier and I wish there was more flavor in the tuna mixture. -karaage: fried marinated chicken, cucumber, seasonal pickles. Can't go wrong with karaage. Chicken was tender with a nice outside coating. The sauce was not overpowering and paired well with the refreshing cucumbers. -take nabe: seasonal mushroom, koshihikari rice, farm egg added gyutoro. Nice savory teriyaki like flavors. Helped get the group a little fuller with the rice and mushrooms- would definitely recommend splurging to add the gyutoro -braised celery root: gochujang maple glaze, black garlic puree, sesame beurre monte. Very balanced dish, the gochujang was mild and did not overpower the dish. The celery root was cooked perfectly and not mushy. inari: crispy tofu, avocado, red kosho. This is a veggie roll that surprised me the most! The sushi rice is cooked perfectly and the crispy tofu had an amazing like sweet and savory flavor. BLUEFIN OTORO NIGIRI: not as a fatty as I would like and had a piece of chewy connective tissue that I have never experienced before at a nice sushi restaurant HAMACHI NIGIRI, KANPACHI NIGIRI, and sake toro/scottish salmon belly: Standard cuts of fish and expected amount of rice- nothing out of the ordinary. GYUTORO NIGIRI: Everyone at the table got different sizes... great charred flavor paired with a sweet and savory sauce. I appreciate that they brought it out as soon as it got off the hearth. NAMAHOTATE NIGIRI: one of favorites of the night! This had the slightest touch of some sort of ponzu where you could taste some saltiness and a splash of citrus. The scallop was a good firm texture and mildly sweet. NASU NIGIRI: Everyone got different size pieces at the table... but eggplant was nicely tender with an amazing char and teriyaki like flavor. milk and cereal: fried milk, chocolate mousse, toasted milk ice cream. The fried milk was a fun texture and did not taste burnt even with its darker color. The mousse was rich and paired well with the toasted ice cream. cheesecake: calpico, mandarin, yuzu. The star of the night! The cheesecake was crust-less with a nice sweet and tart base. The calpico was made into Italian ice so it's carbonation and bright flavors surprisingly paired perfectly with the cheese cake and mandarin oranges.

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    I have only come here for the lunch special and truly a great deal. The service is always sweet and…read morefast too. The ambiance is super cute and quiet. I dont know about the accessibility since you have to walk down some steps to access them, but it would be good to ask. The lunch special comes with a salad or soup and I choose the pick 3 on sushi rolls. The Yummy roll is my favorite which has no fish at all, completely surprising for me because I love a good salmon roll. However it all tastes good and I cant wait to be back

    Yesterday's dining experience of mine at Sweet Ginger with my daughter was an opportunity to check…read moreout this sushi place for the first time. It was also an opportunity for me learn that it is/was one of the least impressive sushi restaurants I have been to in the Cherry Creek neighborhood or the entire greater Denver area. I am a believer in "try out and see for myself" person. I knew about the fairly low ratings of 3.5 stars they had but that didn't stop me. I am glad because now I know that Sweet Ginger isn't a place I would recommend to others if my friends are looking for a nice sushi place in centralized Denver. BUT.... They do have a reasonable happy hour menu and if someone is focusing on that element (only) then I might recommend it to them. Here is some highlights from yesterday: HH Appetizer section: It has 15 items listed in it (as of early/mid August of 2026). Prices range from $4.50 up to $7.50. Although I don't know each item's portion, based on what we got yesterday, the two items (age tofu and veggie tempura) were decently portioned for the kind of prices. They weren't masterfully cooked and prepared in any way and yet they were good enough. HH Sushi/sashimi section: We tried everything in it (8 different ones). They don't automatically come in two pieces so if you are splitting everything between two people then you order two pieces. Each (one piece) is $2.95. Not bad. The quality (in my frankest opinion) was okay-ish. Out of everything we ordered and ate, White Tuna and Yellowtail stood out. But as I indicated already, they are nowhere near the best in quality and freshness. Service...this was okay and quite basic (by one of the female workers). She was efficient though. In other words, she didn't make us wait for anything. Towards the end of our meal, there was a male worker who assisted us for our check. He was very pleasant and courteous. Upon leaving, two of the chefs inside the sushi bar thanked us for coming. We appreciated the kind gesture there. Whereas the restroom (ladies) was old and a bit dirty, the overall cleanliness's of the dining room was okay. The patio seating upfront is quite spacious; it'd be nice to sit outside as long as the weather permits (it was still too warm for us so we sat at one of the two-person tables inside at one of the big windows closer to the sushi bar.

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    Sweet Ginger - Overview of the dining room

    Overview of the dining room

    Sweet Ginger - White Tuna and Striped Bass sushi

    White Tuna and Striped Bass sushi

    Sweet Ginger - Sushi lunch.

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    Sushi lunch.

    801 Chophouse - For our steak, we had the Bone-In A5 Kagoshima Japanese Wagyu.

    801 Chophouse

    4.2(328 reviews)
    0.2 miCherry Creek, Southeast
    $$$

    Our family had an amazing dinner at 801 Chophouse, and Jacob made the experience exceptional. He…read morewas incredibly patient with our party arriving at different times and never made us feel rushed. He even brought out the different steak cuts and explained each one in detail, which made ordering so much easier. The service was attentive from start to finish. Jacob timed every course perfectly, checked on us often, and even helped box up our leftovers. His friendly energy and attention to detail truly elevated our meal. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The tuna tartare, steak tartare, steamed mussels, and French onion soup were fantastic. The porterhouse, Delmonico, and lamb chops were all cooked perfectly, and the sides and desserts, especially the chocolate soufflé and cheesecake, were just as impressive. A nice bonus was that dining here reduced our valet parking to just $7.50. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back, especially if Jacob is our server!

    Food: Every morsel was delicious. I ordered the salmon, shared a salad and we ordered the chocolate…read moresouffle Service: Exceptional Ambiance: Upscale and modern Noteworthy: The server was top notch on all the questions, we had a party of 5 and everyone was impressed with their orders, food and service

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    801 Chophouse
    801 Chophouse - The Roasted Marrow Bones were made with Tomato and Raisin Chutney, Grilled Lemon, Capers, & Parsley.

    The Roasted Marrow Bones were made with Tomato and Raisin Chutney, Grilled Lemon, Capers, & Parsley.

    801 Chophouse - The Death By Chocolate Cake was made with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Cookie Crumble, & Scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream.

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    The Death By Chocolate Cake was made with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Cookie Crumble, & Scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream.

    Uchiko Denver - japanese - Updated August 2026

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