Japon Restaurant
(303) 744-0330
1028 S Gaylord St
Denver,
CO
80209
39.6979
-104.9617
Neighborhood: Washington Park
Reviews & Ratings for Japon Restaurant
39 reviews
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Amazing sushi, great service, highly recommended!
by MikeO
June 11, 2009
We sat at the sushi bar so that we could watch the food be made, and the chef was incredibly nice and even gave us a free sample of a seafood salad. Our glasses were never empty, and the waiter was very pleasant. The diablo roll was hands down the most amazing sushi ever, and the other 5 we tried were close behind. I will go back many times, and highly recommend it.
The atmosphere isn't too formal. We went for our anniversary expecting it to be a nicer place (having only heard about it), but the food made up for that.
- Pros: Best sushi I've ever had, chef was very nice, great service
- Cons: None
The Best Sushi in Denver
by mamachic3
January 07, 2009
Japon has the BEST sushi in Denver. We have been coming here for years now and we LOVE it! Their waiters and sushi chefs are always friendly, the service is prompt and the food is top notch! My personal favorites are the Hawaiian roll, the spicy tuna roll and the salmon hand roll. And their California roll can't be beat. It's simply the best! I highly recommend this place to everyone!! If you go early, during Happy Hour, it's more affordable!
- Pros: everything
- Cons: I wish it was closer to my house! : )
Great sushi. by Laura T. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 09, 2008
Sit at the bar and watch the chefs create their masterpieces in this small, clean restaurant. The kobe beef is great. We had to wait a little while, maybe 15 minutes, to be seated but it was worth it.
Great place to sushi! by Kristine R. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 13, 2008
This place is great. The chefs are nice and have fun personalities.Sushi is fresh all the time and you can not beat there happy hour. I've never been disappointed.
Great Place!
by napoliroma
September 29, 2008
We've eaten here twice for dinner at sushi bar and it's great all around. Great service and the sushi chefs give you personal service hard to find elsewhere. The sushi chef overheard my husband talking about it being my birthday and arranged for a nice birthday treat at the end of our dinner at no extra charge. The freshness of the fish is comparable to any coastal town, I read they get seafood delivereis daily. Very clean and a good atmosphere. Tucked away in a cozy strip mall makes for a nice walk after your meal. Decent pricing and nice Happy Hour selections as well.
- Pros: Ambience, Parking, Service and Pricing
- Cons: Can get crowded late
Best sushi Ive had so far...
by APanther
August 24, 2008
All I can say is WOW!! This was my first time there and I absolutely LOVED Japon!! Their service was outstanding! We sat at the sushi bar & had the honors of having Mickey chef for us! He did such a wonderful job with everything! His presentation was georgous, he didnt serve everything we ordered right away, he waited till we were almost done with one plate and then started on our next one! What needed to be cold, was cold and what needed to to be warm, was warm! PERFECT! The Diablo was splended, and the Kobe beef was to die for!! I thought I was in love with Salmon before... the King Salmon took me over the edge! (Imagine what silk would taste and feel like if it were eatable and that is their King Salmon). Really enjoyed the Scallop. We tried just about everything and each time I tasted something, there was a different taste & experience involved! The pieces were huge! And the prices were very fair! I have to say I enjoyed the cheaper box of Sake (that was chilled) compaired to the $10 more box of Sake that was not. The fresh Wasabi and homemade Soy Sauce (which is made fresh with Sake every 2 days) was so good! Not salty, which made me happy because I use low sodium soy sauce but my brother liked it just as well. They order their fish fresh EVERYDAY and keep a very tight ship!
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! CONGRATULATIONS ON CATERING THE DNC AND GOOD LUCK!!!
SEE YOU AGAIN SOON FOR MY ANNIVERSARY!
- Pros: King Salmon, Diablo, Hand Rolls, Kobe Beef, Spicy Scallop, chilled Sake, Homemade Soy Sauce, fresh Wasabi
- Cons: the wait, but they have a bar! So many choices, you just want them all!!!
Excellent sushi, horrible wine list
by choxie
June 19, 2008
Love their sushi. The Diablo Roll is soooo good! But their wine list is really atrocious. Nothing but cheap, dirt-tasting wine, and I've mentioned it to them numerous times and they don't seem to care. Otherwise, though, we really like it.
- Pros: Diablo Roll & best tempura anywhere
- Cons: wine list & service is inconsistent
How could this be any better!
by FrankCS
April 17, 2008
Some of the best sushi not just in Denver, but anywhere. Expertly prepared! Be sure to pay attention to the homemade soy sauce - truly a great match for the fish. SIt outside on the patio for happy hour and people watch on Gaylord - a great time!
Best place for Sushi in the West!
by JohnSFranklin
April 17, 2008
Since their remodel a couple of years ago, the atmosphere has vastly improved. No stuffy sushi chefs here - just frienldy staff and great company. Most importantly, the fish is PERFECT and a good value compared to any other top-notch sushi joint.
Beautiful & Yummy
by DenverGal01
April 10, 2008
Do you remember when Japon was a tiny hole in the wall? No more. Japon has never looked better. The space is open, airy and modern with views of the sushi bar from almost every seat in the house. The food is great and in particular, I would highly recommend the lunch. Try the bento box options - great value for the money. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the service is consistently slow, and I do wish they would work on that. However, the staff is friendly and helpful - a far cry from the pathetic servers at the Sushi Den - which makes for a pleasant experience.
- Pros: The food is good - esp. lunch
- Cons: service can be slow
