Sushi den

[Hotchef181818]

I don't ever post in gd but man oh man....I went to sushi den again tonight and I just wanted to say....[Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower]

Holy shit it's good. Makes me feel like a hack after all my years in a kitchen.

[10mm-man]

I don't ever post in gd but man oh man....I went to sushi den again tonight and I just wanted to say....[Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower][Flower]

Holy shit it's good. Makes me feel like a hack after all my years in a kitchen.


It's ok for high priced Sushi. Try Blue Moon off Colorado. I would say comparable and a lot cheaper...

Glad you enjoyed, I use to hit it every other day until I found blue moon.

[J]

Its one of the few if not only places in Denver that serves Chutoro and/or Otoro sashimi. Just about anywhere else I try only serves the lower quality tuna cuts.

[Hotchef181818]

It's ok for high priced Sushi. Try Blue Moon off Colorado. I would say comparable and a lot cheaper...

Glad you enjoyed, I use to hit it every other day until I found blue moon.

I've never heard of blue moon but if you used to frequent sushi den that much I guess that says something.

[Irving]

We always liked Sushi Den and Sushi HAI. Can't say I know enough about sushi to make a comparison through.

[USAFGopherMike]

Had sushi in the Fort day before yesterday. Nemo's is the only place to go if you want the real deal. +1 for Toro when it's available. Have you ever tried it Aburi? 4 years in Japan made me love the stuff. Should you ever find yourself in Tokyo, go to Tsukiji fish market and eat at Sushi-Zan-mai. It's the mecca.

[jo303]

Izakaya Den is their sister restaurant across the street. Food is just as good and fewer idiots running around. Nicer digs too.

[KS63]

My wife and I were born and raised in Hawaii and we miss our high quality fish. Sushi Den has great sushi, albeit at a high price. I occasionally make Hawaiian food for guests and also prepare Ahi sashimi and Limu Poke(seaweed,soy sauce, sesame seed oil, green onion and cubed Ahi). I special order the Ahi from Albertsons Seafood Manager before they head to the fish market. You can order Sushi Quality fish. You just need to specify the highest grade. Not cheap, but same stuff the restaurants get.

[10mm-man]

I've never heard of blue moon but if you used to frequent sushi den that much I guess that says something.

It says I didn't know better until I found better.... lol

[USAFGopherMike]

Ahi sashimi and Limu Poke

You're killing me. I'd kill for some good Poke right now. Do you use sweet soy? A friend of mine used to make it with sweet soy and this special kind of ground up nut. It was unreal.

[Ah Pook]

Japango or Hapa in Boulder. Sonada in Denver.

Will have give the Sushi Den a try.

I loves me some bait. [Beer]

[KS63]

You're killing me. I'd kill for some good Poke right now. Do you use sweet soy? A friend of mine used to make it with sweet soy and this special kind of ground up nut. It was unreal.
I never use sweet soy sauce. I'll probably start using the low sodium soy to control the saltiness. The ground up nut is the Kukui nut. It adds a nuttiness profile and some oil, too. High in Omega-3, so of you consume too much it acts like a laxative. PM me if you want a recipie or two or three.

[USAFGopherMike]

Sent.. I should have mentioned.. it was a mix of reg and sweet soys.

[MrPrena]

I am a fan of sashimi and sushi. I actually went to Sushi Katsu for lunch today. It is average sushi, but no wait at all.
Sushi or Izakawa Den is probably top 50 in US for sure. However, I do not go there now.
[Personally] I am not gonna wait 2 freaking hour on weeknights to just eat sushi. I am not 100% sure, but think those people who drives Ferrari or Lamborghini to Sushi Den tend to not wait in line. IF that is the case, how come I cannot get a reservation, but they can?

I've went to Nobu to Masushisa in CA which tops Sushi Den, but waited much less.

So far, my top sashimi and sea food in US is Pacific Fish Center
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pacific-fish-center-and-restaurant-redondo-beach

[USAFGopherMike]

I found a great Mom&Pop sushi bar in Panama City Beach, FL that's still my favorite in the states. Old Japanese couple from tiny village outside Osaka. Very nice people, great authentic sushi.

[Dave]

I never use sweet soy sauce. I'll probably start using the low sodium soy to control the saltiness. The ground up nut is the Kukui nut. It adds a nuttiness profile and some oil, too. High in Omega-3, so of you consume too much it acts like a laxative. PM me if you want a recipie or two or three.
Admit it, you were serving people spam musubi and poi. I could go for some laulaus and manapua right now though.

I was at Schofield for three years and got a little into sushi there and got to have some in Saitama, Japan too. One thing I noticed there is that the nigiri was about 3/4 the size it is in the states, made for one bite without the stuffed chipmunk cheek look. The fish slices were thinner too.

[cofi]

Hating you guys up north all we have is these shit sushi places in the springs

[Sawin]

Has anyone in Westminster/Broomfield been to "Ooka" on 120th, for comparisons sake? It is mine and my wife's favorite by a long shot. Hapa in Boulder? I'm sorry, but it's not even close to Ooka quality. I'm just curious how it stands up to the Sushi Den and Blue Moon....

[kawiracer14]

Hapa is trendy Sushi. It isn't the best quality or authentic rolls but its usually pretty tasty and a good place to take dates.

I'm a fan of Banzai Sushi on Leetsdale - almost never a wait and I have always had great sushi there, albeit a long drive from my side of town.

Two best places I've been to in the country at Sushi Rock in Hawi on the Big Island of Hawaii and I think it was Oishi in Park City UT.

[TheWeeze]

Has anyone in Westminster/Broomfield been to "Ooka" on 120th, for comparisons sake? It is mine and my wife's favorite by a long shot. Hapa in Boulder? I'm sorry, but it's not even close to Ooka quality. I'm just curious how it stands up to the Sushi Den and Blue Moon....

Had Ooka a few times recently and they're really good. But for my money, I'd take Sushi Yume on 104th and Federal any day of the week. Unfortunately we moved out of their delivery area when we moved to Broomfield.

[Sawin]

Hapa is trendy Sushi. It isn't the best quality or authentic rolls but its usually pretty tasty and a good place to take dates.
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I agree 100%. It's in a terrific location for dates too, assuming it's a nice evening to walk outside.


Had Ooka a few times recently and they're really good. But for my money, I'd take Sushi Yume on 104th and Federal any day of the week. Unfortunately we moved out of their delivery area when we moved to Broomfield.

Great tip, thanks! We will try Yume soon if it's cheaper! Ooka certainly isn't cheap.

[TheWeeze]

Great tip, thanks! We will try Yume soon if it's cheaper! Ooka certainly isn't cheap.

It is cheaper, if by only a little bit. But they give you $5 or $10 coupons for your next order depending on how much you order. Generally a $5 coupon for anything under $50 and a $10 for anything over $50. The only thing Ooka has that Yume doesn't is the Summer Rolls with shrimp that comes with the peanut sauce. My wife is by far the Sushi connoisseur of the family, and she prefers Yume.

[davsel]

Hating you guys up north all we have is these shit sushi places in the springs

In the Springs, I recommend Mobo on the NE corner of Vickers and Academy - behind Sonic in the corner of the strip center.

Not only is their food amazing, the owners/operators, Kevin and Susie, are great people - they will make anything you like. Their son just joined the Navy and is serving in San Diego, while their daughter is pursuing her criminal justice degree in Georgia after completing an internship at CSPD.
Great immigrant family truly living the American dream.

[3beansalad]

In the Springs, I recommend Mobo on the NE corner of Vickers and Academy - behind Sonic in the corner of the strip center.

Also, check out Kohnami Sushi in the Springs. I've been in and simply talked about things I like and they whip up something special, totally off menu for me!

[Clint45]

I spent 4 years on the coast and had fish fresh off the boat everyday . . . and FRESH makes all the difference with sashimi and sushi. Colorado is landlocked, and as far as I know only 2 restaurants get fresh fish flown in daily: Sushi Den and John Holly's. Sushi Den has always been packed, and it's a lot more upscale for certain Denverites to "see and be seen." I dislike that place solely based on the crowds and clientele (politicians, local celebrities, newscasters, and assorted suits). Their sister restaurant on South Pearl supposedly isn't as bad. John Holly's main restaurant is in Lone Tree, but they have a smaller one a few blocks from DU on South Downing. Never been disappointed with the quality of fish. Every other sushi place in Denver gets pre-frozen . . . and sometime after it thaws they let it sit all week long and still serve it once it's turned. I've been served spoiled fish a couple of times, and at one "all you can eat" place it tasted like they scraped it out of the garbage disposal. The pre-made "sushi" they sell in little trays at Whole Foods is better quality than half the sushi restaurants in Denver.

[Monky]

I spent 4 years on the coast and had fish fresh off the boat everyday . . . and FRESH makes all the difference with sashimi and sushi. Colorado is landlocked, and as far as I know only 2 restaurants get fresh fish flown in daily: Sushi Den and John Holly's. Sushi Den has always been packed, and it's a lot more upscale for certain Denverites to "see and be seen." I dislike that place solely based on the crowds and clientele (politicians, local celebrities, newscasters, and assorted suits). Their sister restaurant on South Pearl supposedly isn't as bad. John Holly's main restaurant is in Lone Tree, but they have a smaller one a few blocks from DU on South Downing. Never been disappointed with the quality of fish. Every other sushi place in Denver gets pre-frozen . . . and sometime after it thaws they let it sit all week long and still serve it once it's turned. I've been served spoiled fish a couple of times, and at one "all you can eat" place it tasted like they scraped it out of the garbage disposal. The pre-made "sushi" they sell in little trays at Whole Foods is better quality than half the sushi restaurants in Denver.

John Holly's on Downing is wonderful.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Sushi Hai is great..and their kitchen is ran by a nazi... ensuring best and great quality. Sushi Den however.. is extremely far from being fresh - http://kdvr.com/2013/02/21/denvers-top-health-code-violators-revealed/


Sushi DenAt number eight on the most fined list, Sushi Den on South Pearl. The sushi restaurant is recognized as one of Denver’s best restaurants yet worst offenders according to health inspectors.
The restaurant, which is known for its fresh fish flown in daily from Japan, racked up $3,750 in fines last year.
Health Inspectors say employees failed to keep the fish and other potentially hazardous food cold enough during inspections last year.
Inspectors also found employees using “produce that had not been washed.”
Sushi Den’s owner, Yasu Kizaki, said “Sushi Den has consistently held high standards for its diners and employees. Sushi Den works closely with the Health Department and all violations were corrected immediately. At no time was there any possibility of the dining public coming in contact with anything below pristine food or restaurant conditions.”
Inspectors were at the restaurant a half a dozen times between April and December after finding critical violations.

[Monky]

I went to Sushi Den once and was not impressed. Crowded and stuffed into seats for sushi that was more rice than anything else.

[KS63]

Admit it, you were serving people spam musubi and poi. I could go for some laulaus and manapua right now though.

I was at Schofield for three years and got a little into sushi there and got to have some in Saitama, Japan too. One thing I noticed there is that the nigiri was about 3/4 the size it is in the states, made for one bite without the stuffed chipmunk cheek look. The fish slices were thinner too.
Spam musubi is a local staple. Great after a day of surfing. Anyone can make Spam musubi. Easy. Fresh frozen poi is expensive here, but apparently it's more $ in Hawaii, go figure. There's an Asian market store in downtown Denver at Sakura Square that sells Laulau, Kalua pig(make at home with liquid smoke and slow roasted pork butt/Boston butt, and other Hawaiian foods.

[thvigil11]

Me and my wife's favorite was Mr Sushi down off Wads and Bowles.

[wes56]

I agree 100%. It's in a terrific location for dates too, assuming it's a nice evening to walk outside.



Great tip, thanks! We will try Yume soon if it's cheaper! Ooka certainly isn't cheap.

I have never had Ooka sushi. But Zoe sushi is great. It's in broomfield off of 120th by Home Depot. Would highly recommend it! Love me some raw fish.

[Sawin]

I have never had Ooka sushi. But Zoe sushi is great. It's in broomfield off of 120th by Home Depot. Would highly recommend it! Love me some raw fish.

Wes, you have no idea what you're missing.

[TheWeeze]

First place I ever had sushi was at Sushi One in Greeley, CO of all places. Good sushi if you're in Greeley and looking for some.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I spent 4 years on the coast and had fish fresh off the boat everyday . . . and FRESH makes all the difference with sashimi and sushi. Colorado is landlocked, and as far as I know only 2 restaurants get fresh fish flown in daily: Sushi Den and John Holly's.

Sushi must be deep frozen to kill germs. I know for the fact both John holy and sushi den do it too.

[cofi]

In the Springs, I recommend Mobo on the NE corner of Vickers and Academy - behind Sonic in the corner of the strip center.

Not only is their food amazing, the owners/operators, Kevin and Susie, are great people - they will make anything you like. Their son just joined the Navy and is serving in San Diego, while their daughter is pursuing her criminal justice degree in Georgia after completing an internship at CSPD.
Great immigrant family truly living the American dream.


Also, check out Kohnami Sushi in the Springs. I've been in and simply talked about things I like and they whip up something special, totally off menu for me!

Have not heard of either of these places we will deffo check em out!!!

[Clint45]

Sushi must be deep frozen to kill germs. I know for the fact both John holy and sushi den do it too.

The health department says they need to be "flash frozen", and you're correct that most places do. Traditionally, it isn't done, and on the coast with salt water fish it often isn't. That's mostly for freshwater fish, like salmon, to kill tapeworm cysts. Tapeworms usually stay in the intestinal tract, but they can migrate to other organs like the lungs and brain. Health department also says that the fish needs to be kept at a certain temperature, but for the portions being prepared and served that day the fish needs to be warmer or the taste is off. That is the most common violation for sushi restaurants, and everyone gets dinged for that. I cannot say for sure if Sushi Den and John Holly's is flash frozen, deep frozen, or pre-frozen, but I do know they get shipments daily and it tastes fresher than anywhere else in Denver.

[Firehaus]

I prefer Sushi Sasa for sushi in the highlands. Sushi Bay isn't bad for a cheaper option. Big pieces of fish. Only 2 places I'll go for sushi in the Highland area. Tried to like Sushi Hai, just always leave disappointed.

Hapa isn't bad for rolls, but I prefer sashimi.

[J]

All 3 of the boulder places get daily fish. I've seen the delivers.

Sushi Zanmi, Japan and japango

[USAFGopherMike]

I recommend a meet/greet at a sushi restaurant in NoCo in the near future. Anyone interested?

[Firehaus]

I'm in.

[ANADRILL]

I am in..

[Irving]

Anyone ever tried Sushi Urakura over in Golden on West Colfax Ave by the Honda dealership?

[USAFGopherMike]

Next hard part will be agreeing on a location. I recommend we come up with 3-4 and then vote.

[ChunkyMonkey]

The health department says they need to be "flash frozen", and you're correct that most places do. Traditionally, it isn't done, and on the coast with salt water fish it often isn't. That's mostly for freshwater fish, like salmon, to kill tapeworm cysts. Tapeworms usually stay in the intestinal tract, but they can migrate to other organs like the lungs and brain. Health department also says that the fish needs to be kept at a certain temperature, but for the portions being prepared and served that day the fish needs to be warmer or the taste is off. That is the most common violation for sushi restaurants, and everyone gets dinged for that. I cannot say for sure if Sushi Den and John Holly's is flash frozen, deep frozen, or pre-frozen, but I do know they get shipments daily and it tastes fresher than anywhere else in Denver.

Unless you live on the coast, all 'fresh fish' is deep frozen in the boat to prepare for shipment. This maintains it's 'freshness' and kills parasite.

Fish for immediate consumption in the coastal area can be served as fresh as it gets. But as far as fish being shipped to restaurant in Colorado, they are always deep frozen.

The supposedly 'fresh' fish sometimes arrives here with frozen center.

That 'freshness' you tasted was simply a higher quality fish. For an example, ika sashimi when its truly fresh is transparent not white. Octopus sashimi is supposed to be served alive. Again, not chopped up like in CO.

I might pick up some tuna and salmon tomorrow... All these sushi talk making me wanting some homemade sashimi. Yummmm

[AR_ART]

Ditto, all this sushi talk has be wanting sushi now too!

Down toward the south end of town, i find that Mt. Fuji in Southlands does a good job as does Jun's in Parker....

[meatman]

Anyone ever tried Sushi Urakura over in Golden on West Colfax Ave by the Honda dealership?


Yep, I like Sushi Uokura. They have a decent all you can eat deal going. Something like $23 for all you can eat dinner, $16 lunch.
They lost their likker license a while ago and haven't gotten it back, if that's a show stopper for you.

The best by far on the west side of town is Namikos at 52nd & Wadsworth.

[kawiracer14]

Yep, I like Sushi Uokura. They have a decent all you can eat deal going. Something like $23 for all you can eat dinner, $16 lunch.
They lost their likker license a while ago and haven't gotten it back, if that's a show stopper for you.

The best by far on the west side of town is Namikos at 52nd & Wadsworth.

I couldn't disagree more about Namikos! I have never had good sushi or good service there.

Every time I have been, the rolls are falling apart the moment you try to pick them up, and you are ignored by waitstaff for an obnoxious amount of time. The last two times I went I had to chase people down in order to pay my bill. The owner's excuse is generally they are so busy so they don't have time to come check - if you're so busy... hire more people!

[funkymonkey1111]

I prefer Sushi Sasa for sushi in the highlands. Sushi Bay isn't bad for a cheaper option. Big pieces of fish. Only 2 places I'll go for sushi in the Highland area. Tried to like Sushi Hai, just always leave disappointed.

Hapa isn't bad for rolls, but I prefer sashimi.

i tried Sushi Sasa last night for a birthday outing--it was great!

[Ah Pook]

The first good meal I have ever had in Winter Park was the Sushi Lounge.

[whitbaby]

Anyone ever tried Sushi Urakura over in Golden on West Colfax Ave by the Honda dealership?

Once you find the place the food isn't bad, but pretty pricey.

One thing about Katsu Sushi and Sushi Train is they offer a sit down buffet and their lunch menu is 'all you can eat' less than $15

I miss the Todai at Cherry Creek, have been to the one in 'Vegas and Redmond, much pricier, but a hell of a selection.

[kidicarus13]

Once you find the place the food isn't bad, but pretty pricey.

One thing about Katsu Sushi and Sushi Train is they offer a sit down buffet and their lunch menu is 'all you can eat' less than $15

Sushi Uokuri also has a sit down all-you-can-eat lunch for about $15.

[palepainter]

My wifey wont eat any more sushi since the Fukashima disaster. She said, if I got a Geiger counter and took it to the sushi bar, she would consider it. I need to borrow a counter. :)

[Firehaus]

I'm not sure why she would even be worried about it...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/26/eda2e6u3.jpg

[ANADRILL]

blue moon sounds like a spa