We showed up right at opening and there was already a line. Five minutes later, Temaki Den was packed. After the first bite, we understood why.

THE ASC TAKE

✔️ THE ORDER
Start with the Salmon Oshizushi. Seasoned rice + salmon pressed together Osaka-style, and easily our favorite bite of the meal. Happy hour limits these to four per person, so yes, get all four.

We ordered most of our meal from the happy hour menu, including the 3 Roll Temaki Set, spicy tuna Temaki of the Day, Simple Nigiri Set, edamame, Salmon Oshizushi, Saba Oshizushi + hot sake. We ventured off happy hour for seaweed salad, hamachi sashimi + a few more pieces of nigiri.

The hand rolls were some of the freshest bites we’ve had in Denver. Not a bad bite on the table.

🪩 THE VIBE
Date Night · Sit at the Bar · Happy Hour · Special Occasion

Roomy + industrial, but the sushi bar is where we want to be. We lucked into seats at the bar and had some of the best service. The bartenders were friendly, attentive + made an already great meal even better.

⚠️ THE CATCH
Come prepared to wait a little, especially right at opening. We arrived at 4:30 PM on a weekday and there was already a line, then the restaurant filled almost immediately. Our first round of food took a while, but once the initial rush settled, everything came out at a much more regular pace. Absolutely worth the wait.

💳 THE DAMAGE
~$75–$125/person

⭐️ OUR RATING
8.5/10 · GO NOW