Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Uchi, Honey Bakery and Cherry Thai Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Denver. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Denver's Premier Japanese Destinations
Denver’s Japanese dining scene offers an impressive range of experiences, from the upscale artistry of Matsuhisa and Uchi to the quick, flavorful bites found at Teriyaki Madness and Tokyo Joe's. This collection highlights the city's best sushi and izakaya staples while also featuring unique Chinese and Thai influences from local favorites like Honey Bakery and Cherry Thai Sushi. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated night out or a casual bowl of ramen, these essential spots represent the very best of Japanese cuisine across the Mile High City.
20 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Denver | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Uchi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Honey Bakery · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Cherry Thai Sushi · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Teriyaki Madness · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matsuhisa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ototo Den · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ginza Sushi & Grill · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Ni · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Rocky Fin Poké · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Tokyo Joe's · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Little Ollie's Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Devil and Angel · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Miyako Ra-men Spot · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Chubby Fish Sushi · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Junction Food & Drink · rated 3/5: American.
- HiRa cafe · rated 1/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Totoro · rated 1/5: Japanese.
- Fontana Sushi: Japanese.
- Sera's Ramen Enclave: Japanese.
- East Side Kosher Deli (Restaurant): Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
