Sushi Sasa
Sushiphiles score savory fish at this cosmopolitan cool Japanese eatery with a menu featuring both raw and cooked delights.
(866) 765-3198
2401 15th St
(at Platte Street)
Denver,
CO
80202
39.7565
-105.0093
Neighborhood: Highland
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm
Sun 5pm-10:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Sushi Sasa
The Owner
Sushi Sasa
Owner
Sushi Sasa is designed to offer Denver the opportunity to enjoy Traditional and "New Style" Japanese cuisine harmoniously beneath one roof. The seasonal, healthy, beautiful and affordable tasting menu compliments the fully functioning sushi bar bridging the gap between East coast innovation and West coast charm. Bilingual chefs man the sushi bar at the rear of the zen-like space and offer up exotic fish and produce from around the world with the heart of the cuisine remaining Japanese.
With a wonderful sake and wine list and a cozy downstairs lounge, Sushi Sasa is a perfect place for a business lunch or a nice dinner with friends.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
This well-hidden austere sushi spot is filled with dimly lit pale-wooded tables requiring minimal adornment--save for fresh flowers and chopsticks. Customers settle at a table or at the sushi bar occupied by a seasoned team of banter-friendly pros. The sushi, whether its yellowtail, toro, or silken scallops, is superbly fresh, and even the hot dishes, such as the Chilean sea bass, stand up to intense scrutiny.
User Reviews
chaser123
June 28, 2009
my wife and I decided to try sushi sasa on a Monday night before a show at the Bluebird. surely allowing a little over an hour for some wine, an appetizer and a couple rolls should be sufficient. our mistake. we sat for at least twenty minutes before someone took our drink order, so we of course put our food order in as well. another twenty minutes passes, now we're getting antsy - 40 minutes sitting with water glasses only. finally someone arrives with the bottle of wine that we now have to gulp down (or leave. but at that price, we ain't leaving any). rolls eventually make their way out, where's the app? forget it, I say. "Oh, yeah, um, its probably ready, should I check?" we're told. OK, sure, why not, bring out the app an hour after we sit down and are now focused on inhaling our sushi in no time flat so we don't miss too much of the show. the food was excellent, truly, but the experience absolutely sucked. there's way too many good sushi joints in town for me to give this place a second chance. once was definitely enough
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Pamelagail
June 22, 2009
Lived in Japan for many years and felt like I was back there tonight! The food was amazing and close to traditional, service amazing wonderful young lady, and the manager even asked about our meal. Nice professional young man! I will definitely return and with friends!
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LuckyInDenver
June 15, 2009
I wanted to let everyone know that the owner really does care about his customers. He contacted me directly and took the steps to fix the situation. Thank you very much. I was such a huge fan of this place from the first time I tried it. Even when they screwed up a rediculously easy order. I love the atmosphere but the chef/owner and manager have become lazy while riding the wave of popularity that this place is experiencing. I have gone for dinner, happy hour and lunch and this place is going downhill fast. For example, if you show up for happy hour, they don't know what's on special or where the drink menus are. This is not the fault of the servers....it is the managers job to be sure that the staff is trained properly. If you go for dinner you will be rushed, your food will be slow, and your bill will be large. As for lunch, I went recently and it was an insult to be neglected. I took a friend on our lunch hour. (Yes, sasa, lunch is only an hour) I boasted and bragged about how wonderful it was and how I go regularly. We arrived at about 20 after and ordered right away.We waited 18 minutes for our dried out edamame, and our extra simple rolls showed up at 3 minutes to the hour. Not to mention that they were wrong, and had to be sent back. The manager walked by at least 12 times and knew how long our food took, and did nothing. He did not offer an apology or to try to make it right on the next visit. He just acted like he didn't notice. This seems like a crappy way to treat a regular who sends countless people to your establishment. We were forced to take our food to go in order to return to work on time. I did not want our food for free, but I would like to know that my business is appreciated. I never have a huge bill because of a special diet. But I am able to recommend a restaurant to hundreds of people on a regular basis. I must say that I am sorry that such a wonderful place has such low standards for service and hospitality. A manager is someone who can fix something before it becomes an issue. 40 minutes for a veggie roll? Try again.
read full reviewThe Details on Sushi Sasa
What To Drink:
Sip from the exhaustive sake list that includes several premium bottles.
The Extras:
If you've got the urge to splurge, immerse yourself in the omakase, a multi-course chef-driven tasting menu that will transport you straight to Tokyo.
Save Money:
If the prices here elicit sticker shock, satiate your sushi fix during happy hour, which nets you two-for-one hot sake and discounted hand rolls, shrimp sushi and California rolls.
Category:
Sushi, Restaurants, Unclassified, Ethnic Food Markets
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Hidden Find, People Watching, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from Sushi Sasa
- Sushi
- Sake
- Healthy
Sushi Sasa is designed to offer Denver the opportunity to enjoy Traditional and "New Style" Japanese cuisine harmoniously beneath one roof. The seasonal, healthy, beautiful and affordable tasting menu compliments the fully functioning sushi bar bridging the gap between East coast innovation and West coast charm. Bilingual chefs man the sushi bar at the rear of the zen-like space and offer up exotic fish and produce from around the world with the heart of the cuisine remaining Japanese.
With a wonderful sake and wine list and a cozy downstairs lounge, Sushi Sasa is a perfect place for a business lunch or a nice dinner with friends.
