Sushi, Sake, Repeat

Ashley’s Favorites

TEMAKI DEN

Hand rolls and melt-in-your-mouth aburi are the stars of the show here - and for good reason!

TRY THIS: Sake flight with your sushi

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KUMOYA

Thoughtfully crafted and endlessly creative, Chef Corey Baker never ceases to deliver a true experience.

TRY THIS: Nigiri omakase

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MIZU IZAKAYA

A neighborhood favorite with a lively atmosphere, lots of options and a generous happy hour.

TRY THIS: Sashimi lollipop

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MATSUHISA

Founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, this Cherry Creek staple is one of the city's most impressive sushi experiences.

TRY THIS: Black cod

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IZAKAYA DEN

Known as “Sushi Den’s sleek little sister”, you get the same delicious sushi with a trendy, fun vibe.

TRY THIS: New style salmon roll

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SUSHI BY SCRATCH

This intimate 17-course omakase experience only welcomes 10 people at each seating and will ruin you in the very best way.

DON’T SKIP: The pre-dinner experience

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BAMBOO SUSHI

Fresh fish, creative flavors, good cocktails and a laid-back atmosphere = easy crowd-pleaser.

TRY THIS: Green machine roll

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UCHI

Creative, inventive, and always buzzing, Uchi continues to set the standard for modern sushi.

TRY THIS: Hama chili (it’s so flavorful but not too spicy)

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BLUE SUSHI SAKE

The BEST happy hour in town and I will die on that hill, plus they have tons of vegan sushi options.

TRY THIS: Charred edamame (the spicy one is SPICY) + cherry bomb

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ALSO WORTH A VISIT:

  • Kin Nori ~ rapidly developing a cult following

  • Nozomi ~ unassuming from the outside, delicious on the inside

  • Sushi Den ~ Denver’s OG sushi king

  • Hapa ~ Great late night happy hour + 4 convenient locations

Ashley’s Sushi Rules

🍣 Lunch specials are the best-kept secret on most sushi menus.

🍣 Sit at the sushi bar whenever possible.

🍣 If it’s empty at 7 PM on a Friday, keep driving.

🍣 Trust the chef at least once.

🍣 Order one thing you've never tried before.

🍣 The best sushi experience isn't always the fanciest one. Fancy is fun, but hidden gems can be too.

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