Best Denver Sushi Restaurants

Mara Oakes
If you like sushi and you live in Denver, you are in luck. Sushi which has become very popular in recent years in the United States. Cosmopolitan Denver is not one to be left out of the sushi trend. Here are three picks among the best sushi restaurants in Denver.

Sushi Den

Sushi is located at 1487 South Pearl Street in Denver. Sushi fans love this place for its vibrant presentation and fresh, quality ingredients. Check out the website at the link below - the sushi picture on the home page is sure to get your tastebuds tingling. Besides sushi, there is a wide array of other Asian style dishes. For instance, the Shumai appetizer is dumplings made of steamed pork and shrimp, accompanied by hot mustard for dipping. This costs $8.50, a reasonable price for a quality dish.

Sushi Dens usually has two settings a day. On Mondays through Thursdays, lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The restaurant opens again from 4:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. On Fridays, the restaurant has the same hours but is open an hour later in the evenings, until 11:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sushi Den is open from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. The hours on Sunday are 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Izakaya Den

Izakaya Den is located at 1518 South Pearl Street. It has the same owners as Sushi Den listed above and is located only a half block away. The hours at Izayaka Den are slightly more limited. The restaurant is open on Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fridays, it is open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Izayaka Den is closed on Mondays.

The menu at Izakaya Den is eclectic. It it includes sushi as well as other categories: sake, global, Japanese cuisine, and gluten free. The interior is upscale and modern with a definite Japanese influence. With lots of ambiance and great food, the Izayaka Den is a great place to unwind after work. See the link below to visit the website.

Sushi Sasa

Sushi Sasa is located at 2401 15th Street in Denver. This restaurant offers dine -in or take out and also hosts private parties. The interior is simple and relaxed and the prices are very affordable. For instance, a six piece avocado sushi roll costs $4.50. Besides sushi, there is also an Asian inspired lunch and dinner menu. You can also find some old favorites with a twist, such as the Sasa Caesar Salad. It is served with tofu-yuzu-anchovy dressing and topped with house marinated blue fish. A website link for Sushi Sasa is shown below.

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