43 Best Japanese Restaurants near Thornton

“I truly enjoyed my dinner. The food was really good. The service was awesome. The atmosphere was great except for the extremely loud music along with approx 80 people talking. The wait to get in was about 30 minutes but understandable because it is a new type of restaurant to our area as well as the good food and service. I will return.“

“My boyfriend and I consider this our favorite date place. They have really good sushi and is a mom and pops kind of restaurant. We try to come here once a week and love to be greated by the ladys genuine smile. Service is extremely fast too and quality food“

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Chikihanas Hibachi Food Truck and I must say, it was a delightful experience. As a regular customer, my go-to order is the hot trio, which includes a combination of fried rice, chicken, steak, shrimp and zucchini The flavors are simply incredible! One thing that sets Chikihanas Hibachi apart is their special sauce. I highly recommend adding it to your meal. It adds an extra layer of deliciousness heat and complements the spices in the dish perfectly. Even though there is a little spice to the hot trio, it is well-balanced and adds an exciting kick to each bite. The workers at Chikihanas Hibachi are incredibly friendly and accommodating. They go above and beyond to ensure that customers have a positive dining experience. Despite being a food truck, the ambiance is enjoyable. The outdoor setting adds a unique charm to the overall atmosphere, although some background noise can be expected. Overall, I can't recommend Chikihanas Hibachi enough. The combination of delectable flavors, the amount of food you get for a very fair price, friendly staff, and the cozy food truck ambiance creates a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a fan of hibachi cuisine or looking to try something new, Chikihanas Hibachi is definitely worth a visit.“

“Soooo delicious! Just had one of my best meals out in a long while! Every item was delicious and save room for the fried milk dessert — trust me! Plus a great Manhattan with Japanese whiskey“

“I first heard of Wellness Sushi when they sold their products at Nooch Market (RIP), but never had a chance to try it until last night. I loved everything I ordered, Krunchy Krab, Ohnagi Roll, and Love in the Edo. I can't wait to go back again!“

“Delicious food, warm atmosphere, friendly staff“

“We came to Denver on a spur of the moment weekend trip. Found this place on google and decided to try it out. The food was amazing. We caught a comedy show in the back room and had a blast.“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere!!!“

“The food is great. I usually get full at sushi places after 1 roll, but I can keep eating here after 3. The fish is fresh. The rolls are tasty. The reason for taking away 1 star is because the service is super slow. We waited a while for our first roll to come out. Plus, we had to ask for Wasabi and ginger instead of it already part of the table setup.“

“Food, Great. Service, Great. Atmosphere, Great. This place is literally a hidden gem. The food is phenomenal, and the waiters are simple and discrete. Then, the moment we got the paycheck and it wasn't absurd??! That was the cherry on top! I would recommend EVERYONE try this place!! If you like exploring Asian quesine, or just want good food for a good price this is a must go to place!“

“My family and I had an amazing time here. We received the best service from Ryan (our server) and Edy (our sushi chef). The fish was fresh (salmon belly, toro, bluefin tuna, salmon and hamachi) and the atmosphere was light. Definitely looking forward to coming back.“

“Beautiful Authentic Japanese place.“

“Lo recomiendo, buen ambiente, buena atención, excelente lugar“

“Great service and great food!“

“By far the best sushi we have ever had! If you come to Denver and don’t eat here…you are missing out on a true Japanese Sushi experience the way it is meant to be. Amazing staff and ambiance!“

“This place is perfect. Quick friendly service, fresh fish, and honestly great prices for Denver. Amazing spicy tuna on crispy rice appetizer, light, perfect gyoza, delicious rolls. Get the spicy scallop maki roll. 10/10Vegetarian options: Seaweed salad, tempura, veggie rolls!Kid-friendliness: Not too fancy or stuffy- perfect for kids to join“

“Got the Spicy Shoyu Ramen. Flavors are by far the most flavorful I've had since it seems like lots of places are afraid to have more flavor. It's good and rich. Ingredients are fresh and good quality. Service is great and atmosphere is very modern.“

“The only people who aren’t giving this place 5 stars, are cheap people who probably should stick to eating gas station sushi. This place is absolutely phenomenal, and the quality of the sushi truly cannot be beat. The service was great, and sitting at the sushi bar was such a fun experience.“

“Had a great lunch here. I'm vegetarian, and the tofu steak and veggie roll combo was delicious. The spicy edamame is a must!Vegetarian options: They have a tofu steak with mushroom sauce and a veggie roll. There are other meatless appetizers too.“

“So glad to find this spot in Denver when traveling here. Came here with my two boys and everyone loved it. Sushi was really great and the ramen was outstanding as well. Tonkotsu broth tasted phenomenal and some of the best noodles I’ve ever had. Ramen egg was perfection. The only miss was the pork chasu, rather thin and chewy instead of a thick cut marinated melt in your mouth kind of pork belly. But I’d still get this ramen at least once a week if i lived close by, it’s authentic and superb. They even had a great Japanese IPA on hand. Thanks for the wonderful meal!“

“This place was SO MUCH FUN! A really awesome array of games and some that I didn't even know existed! I will say, bring a good amount of quarters because you're not gonna wanna stop checking out their games. I'm a sucker for music and rhythm games, so I definitely got my fill here. My friends and I stayed playing for much longer than we expected. Overall, it was a total vibe and I can't wait to go back!I didn't have anything to eat so I didn't rate at all.“

“This is what Ramen is supposed to be! Great food with fresh flavors and delicious ingredients. I left her planning my next visit!!“

“It was -5 degrees in the midst of a cold December evening. All I could think about was ramen. This voice in my head was like ramen, Ramen, RAMEN! So after investigating a few different places I went to Udon Kashi for their ramen. It was rather Devine in flavor and texture. Besides the ramen being tasty, the host was super helpful with helping me pick out the right ramen. She was funny too! Give them a fair shake and let me know what you think!“

“Definitely the best wasabi I've ever had. Our waitress was perfect. The food was delicious and delivered at the perfect cadence for us. Ambience was great. The food presentation was unique and immaculate and almost justified paying double the prices of some of Denver's best sushi shops. Its up to you if you want to pay double (or quadruple some spots) to be in a well-run restaurant and have your food presented perfectly.“

“My husband and I have been dining here for the last couple of years and every time we are blown away by how delicious and consistent the food is! The service is top notch and the staff are always friendly. Recommend the shumai and salad as starters, also all of the sushi rolls are good quality fish. We have tried all of the ramens and have enjoyed each one- great flavor and authentic. Hands down one of the best restaurants in Denver.“

“the number one Japanese sushi restaurant in Denver.“

“I came here for my best friend birthday during happy hour. Brittany was our server and we LOVED her! She was so attentive and sweet. We got the vegan sushi and it's soooo good. My best friend is a happy camper! As am I :) thanks Brittany!“

“The food was pretty good, actually. We'd never eaten there before, but the menu was pretty straightforward and had good explanations. While the portions aren't huge, they are filling. My only complaint was that I asked for no onions, and so of course my meal came on a bed of what had to be two full sliced and cooked onions. Not ideal as I have an aversion to onions. Our waitress was very helpful and polite but her English was hard to understand because of her heavy accent and she spoke at almost a whisper, which was fine until they got busy. She was good as far as refills. The only strange thing is all four of our dinners came out at four different times, so we didn't all start eating at the same time. Not a big deal since a few of us were still eating the appetizer and our soup & salads. The overall atmosphere was good until a very large group of teens/young adults got there that were very loud and obnoxious. As far as the food it's a good meal and we'd definitely go back. It's reasonably priced as well the four of us (adults) ate for roughly $100 not including tip.“

“The food here was delicious. Also, the comedy show is so so good! This is a unique, fun place for dinner and a show.“

“muy rico y el serbicio super rapido“

“I came here yesterday with my family. It was my birthday. The food was so delicious, and service was so great! (I forgot to ask her name). My grandma really love the atmosphere of the restaurant. She decided to take a shot of sake because the place gave her a good mood. Anyway, thank you!“

“Very nice restaurant! I love this place! Amazing lunch for the price! Very nice dinner for business meetings. Staff is very good about refilling water if that's all you're drinking. Nice selection of sake as well. Sushi is amazing!!! Entrées are also amazing!!! Soups are also delicious. I love the Miso soup.“

“Very friendly and great service !! Loved it :) great sushi!“

“The food was amazing and portions were great. Both of the ladies working on 5/2/24 were so friendly, kind and prompt with getting us what we needed (drink refills, spicy sauce, a box). The restaurant was very clean and orderly. Our favorite teriyaki place closed so this was our first time trying it, and it is our new favorite! Will definitely be back and recommend to friends!“

“This is an interesting review to write. We drove all the way into downtown to try this place. It's in Sakura Square. A small Japanese area with shops, restaurants and a Buddhist temple. The building itself was a huge let down. I actually thought we were on the wrong place at first. Upon entering, in thought I was inside a 1970s Denny's. Odd colors, run down and desperately in need of upkeep, maintenance and updating. I half debated leaving. We opted to stay and we were glad we did. Our server was a Japanese woman that simply should not have been more pleasant and accommodating. Here is where it gets good... I ordered the seafood Raman and it may have been the best bowl of ramen I've had in my adult life. The noodles, broth and veggies were absolutely perfect. Nobody there knows how yo paint a wall but they can cook the hell out of a bowl of ramen. My wife's oodon noodles were also, flatly perfect. As was our starter that I can't spell not pronounce (see photos). We ended with red bean and strawberry mochi. The mochi was likewise, perfect. Our check was fifty bucks for two people and worth every cent. Ignore the decor and plain surroundings. Ignore the fan falling out of the ceiling in the bathroom. The food is first rate and exceptional.“

“My BFF & I have been looking for a new sushi spot after Namiko's in Arvada closed. I think we found it! All the food we ordered came out pretty quickly, was fresh and beautifully plated. The restaurant itself is beautiful & clean. I definitely recommend stopping in.Parking: It's on a small strip of local shops, breweries & restaurants so you have to park usually a block away.Kid-friendliness: We brought a 3 year old. No kids menu but you may be able to find something they like as long as you don't have a picky eater. They also have highchairs (assuming) and booster seats (100% can confirm).“

“Nice, quick little ramen place.The shoyu ramen B+. Broth had great saltiness and flavor. The noodles were cooked just a little too long. Lacked my favorite ramen topping of menma. I don’t eat the egg so I can’t comment to it.My husband says the spam musubi was good. California roll was a B- but good enough to eat all of.Inari was B.“

“I've always ordered takeout, and the service has been very friendly and the place looks amazing inside!! I'm addicted to their Hawaii Roll! I always order that and one other roll, I can't wait to eat at the actual establishment!Parking: You can park in the back but it's difficult since there are other dining areas in the corner. Along with other businesses.Wheelchair accessibility: Come from Broadway to gain easier access, instead of coming from Lincoln.“

“I'd give it a solid 4.5 stars and one of the better places Sushi wise which I have visited in Colorado.The sushi was very good and the place was very clean. The staff was friendly and they had a great selection of fish.The restaurant is very conveniently located off I-25.I look forward to visiting again and trying their specialities to give a broader review.“

“Was craving some sushi for a late lunch but I ended up having their seafood ramen which was divine! ? Their takoyaki was piping hot as well. My only disappointment is the portion size of the takoyaki. But nevertheless, I had a wonderful experience here and the best ramen I had tasted! I plan on visiting again soon for more takoyaki and their sushi rolls. And perhaps try some sake as well! ???“

“We love Kobe An and have been patrons going back 30 years since they were in Lakewood. Marco has done an amazing job with the new -er location and his staff is well trained. His newer sushi chefs are doing a fantastic job which leaves him free to focus more on the front of the house. We told him tonight that the sushi is the best it’s been in the 30 years we’ve been going to his restaurants. The hamachi and mussels were outstanding, as were the rolls and cocktails. The new Kobe An is the real deal.“

“The food is always great here. I especially love the Forest Child Soup! The prices are good and the service very accommodating.Vegetarian options: Meals can be adapted for vegetarians upon request.Dietary restrictions: Nut-free is a natural option. With emphasis on rice, gluten free is an option, but soy sauce and other sauces may not be gluten free. Cross-contamination of fried foods may also be a problem.Parking: There is parking both near the building and in the strip mall general parking area.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Love this place. Great food great service really nice HH! Adrienne“