3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Denver, CO

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in Denver, Colorado. All of our japanese restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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BENIHANA DENVER

3295 South Tamarac Drive,
Denver, CO 80231 Directions

Specialities:

Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice Hibachi Spicy Chicken Fried Rice Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice Hibachi Vegetable Fried Rice Emperor’s Feast Rocky’s Choice Benihana Trio Benihana Delight Splash ‘n Meadow Deluxe Treat Land ‘n Sea Samurai Treat Hibachi Supreme Yakisoba Trio Seafood Diablo Spicy Tofu Steak Chicken Yakisoba Steak Yakisoba Shrimp Yakisoba

" Benihana Denver features an authentic Japanese farmhouse interior and steel teppanyaki grills for food preparation, and their highly trained chefs excite customers with complicated knife work. They have hibachi grill tables to welcome the group of guests, and the chefs prepare mouth-watering steak, tender chicken, and seafood in front of you. The dining lounge offers excellent happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers and can be a speedy alternative to the main dining area, offering seats at the grill, so you still get some of the close-up hibachi experience. In addition, customers can enjoy their sushi, sashimi, award-winning signature hot sake, and special cocktails. Benihana Denver serves delicious vegan dishes.

2026 Highlights: Benihana Denver features semi-private dining spaces, a free parking lot, and full event catering options."

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License #26-09826-0000

Menu:

Noodles & Tofu
Yakisoba Trio $42.00
Seafood Diablo $47.50
Spicy Tofu Steak $37.50
Chicken Yakisoba $41.00
Steak Yakisoba $42.00
Shrimp Yakisoba $42.50
Hibachi Burritos
Hibachi Chicken Burrito $16.00
Hibachi Shrimp Burrito $17.00
Hibachi Steak Burrito $19.00
Specialties
Emperor's Feast $62.00
Rocky's Choice $55.00
Benihana Trio $69.00
Benihana Delight $56.00
Splash 'N Meadow $60.50
Deluxe Treat $73.50
Land 'N Sea $65.00
Samurai Treat $64.50
Hibachi Supreme $77.50
Steak And Chicken
Filet Mignon $49.00
Teriyaki Chicken $41.00
Teriyaki Steak $50.50
Hibachi Chicken $40.50
Spicy Hibachi Chicken $41.00
Hibachi Steak $48.50
Hibachi Chateaubriand $64.50
Appetizers
Cheeseburger & Fries $16.00
Crispy Calamari $20.00
Edamame $12.00

Discount:

Happy Hour (Mon-Fri: 3pm-6pm):

$3, $6 and $9 Drinks and Bites

Contact:

(303) 750-0200

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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JINYA RAMEN BAR UNION STATION

1710 Wynkoop Street,
Denver, CO 80202 Directions

Since 2020

Specialities:

Tan Tan Men Birria Ramen Seaweed Salad House Salad Edamame Pork Gyoza Impossible Gyoza Nikuman Jinya Bun Impossible Bun Crispy Chicken Takoyaki Miso Glazed Eggplant Jinya Chicken Ramen Spicy Chicken Ramen Wonton Chicken Ramen Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight Jinya Tonkotsu Black

" JINYA Ramen Bar Union Station is a modern, laid-back dining experience, specializing in slow-cooked ramen broths and a customizable menu. They are a perfect spot for social gatherings of all ages. JINYA delivers an authentic and satisfying take on Japanese ramen with sleek interiors and a welcoming atmosphere and is known for its rich, 20-hour-simmered broths and flavorful sides. Whether you're craving classic noodle soup or exploring their variety of toppings, there’s something for everyone. JINYA Ramen Bar also offers e-gift cards, that is perfect for sharing the love of ramen with friends and family. JINYA Ramen Bar Union Station offers great cocktails, delicious vegan options, and free Wi-Fi for a convenient and enjoyable dining experience.

2026 Highlights: JINYA Ramen Bar Union Station offers a Ramen Combination that includes a signature ramen bowl, salad, and small-plate appetizer at a reduced bundled price compared with ordering each item individually."

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License #03-11889

Menu:

Rice Bowls & Curry
Pork Chashu Bowl (Regular Size) $14.90
Pork Chashu Bowl (Small Size) $10.90
Chicken Chashu Bowl (Regular Size) $14.90
Chicken Chashu Bowl (Small Size) $10.90
Impossible Rice Bowl (Regular Size) $15.90
Impossible Rice Bowl (Small Size) $11.90
Tokyo Curry Rice Bowl (Regular Size) $13.00
Tokyo Curry Rice Bowl (Small Size) $10.00
Garlic Rice Bowl $14.60
Steamed Rice $3.20
Small Plates
Edamame $6.50
Pork Gyoza (6pcs) $11.30
Impossible Gyoza (6pcs) $11.60
Nikuman $4.70
Jinya Bun (1pc) $5.90
Impossible Bun (1pc) $6.70
Crispy Chicken 5pc $9.40
Crispy Chicken 10pc $15.80
Takoyaki $11.40
Miso Glazed Eggplant $10.40
Crispy Rice With Spicy Tuna $9.70
Ramen
Spicy Creamy V Ramen $18.90
Flying V Harvest $19.40
V Red Fire Opal $19.10

Discount:

Happy Hour: $3, $6 and $9 Food and Drinks

Contact:

(720) 826-8262

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

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DOMO JAPANESE COUNTRY FOODS

1365 Osage Street,
Denver, CO 80204 Directions

Since 1996

Specialities:

Onion Tempura Koya Tofu Teriyaki Takoyaki Shumai Gyoza Chicken Karaage Unagi Tamago Salmon Namasu Spicy Fresh Maguro Poke Spicy Fresh Salmon Poke Jumbo Unagi Avocado Unagi Avocado Salmon Tuna Sashimi Donburi Salmon Sashimi Donburi Tuna and Salmon Sashimi Donburi Kakesoba Sticky Soba Kashiwa Soba Ton Soba Ebiten Soba Sticky Tsukesoba

" DOMO Japanese Country Foods is a famous Japanese-style food restaurant owned by Chef Gaku Homma. It is tree trunk and stumps seating that provides a rustic backdrop for homestyle Japanese fare beyond just sushi. Domo restaurant features the Japanese country museum, and the traditional Japanese garden makes a unique dining experience. The atmosphere is very welcoming and has beautiful traditional Japanese architecture and design displays. The place is great for groups, couples, and singles. The restaurant has won numerous awards for its hard work and passion for the food. Their chefs use fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood to deliver hygienic and quality food for their customers, and most of the ingredients are imported directly from Northern Japan. The servers are always friendly and prompt. You can get delicious food in a high-end relaxing environment at a reasonable price.

2026 Highlights: DOMO Japanese Country Foods directs its profits toward the "Dine at DOMO and Feed the World" project, which funds volunteer operations like serving free, hearty meals to those in need."

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Westword Magazine: Best Traditional Japanese 1997-2014 - 5280 Magazine "Top of the Town" Best Japanese Restaurant 2013-2014 - Mayor's Design Award 2010
License #03-22766

Menu:

Classic Menu Dishes
Gattsuri Okoge $17.75
Katsu Donburi $17.75
Shrimp Donburi $17.75
Chicken Donburi $16.75
Teriyaki Curry $16.75
Katsu Curry $17.75
Shrimp Curry $17.75
Vegetable Curry $17.75
Appetizers
Edamame $6.75
Spicy Smashed Cucumber $7.50
Onion Tempura $7.50
Koya Tofu Teriyaki $7.50
Takoyaki $8.25
Shumai $8.25
Gyoza $8.25
Chicken Karage $8.25
Unagi Tamago $9.50
Salmon Namasu $9.50
Spicy Fresh Maguro Poke $9.50
Spicy Fresh Salmon Poke $9.50

Contact:

(303) 595-3666

Tue-Sun: 11am - 7pm
Mon: Closed

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