Kenichi Aspen

4.7

915 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Innovative

There is another Kenichi nearby in Snowmass, so ensure you are booking at the correct restaurant!

Kenichi is Aspen's premier contemporary Asian restaurant that features world-class sushi. We are known for our delightful sushi bar, bustling dining room, and hip bar scene.

If no reservations are available this evening, there is plenty of space for walk-in dining at our bar, sushi bar, and lounge area. Enjoy dinner with us at our fun and lively locally-owned restaurant.

Experience Kenichi’s Private Dining! Join us with your friends and family in the Tatami Room. Reservations last for 2 hours and can accommodate up to 12 people. Please note that a $250 deposit is required for Tatami Room bookings. (48-hour cancelation policy)

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 920-2212
Website
https://kenichiaspen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Jordan Reed
Private party facilities
For Smaller groups Kenichi Aspen offers a private tatami room that seats 8-14 people. Kenichi Aspen also offers Buy Outs. For further details please contact res@kenichiaspen.com or 970-920-2212, Kanpai!

Location
533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
Neighborhood
Aspen
Cross street
Hopkins and Hunter Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Most local hotels and lodges offer transportation to and from Kenichi.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Kenichi Aspen - The Mango High Top Table: Bar Area
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Be the scene at the lively mango table in our bar area. This high top table comfortably seats up to 10 people and is across from our bar. It is perfect for parties who enjoy a lively and fun environment! There is a $30 per person deposit required for booking. This deposit will be applied to your bill when you dine with us. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have a group larger than 10 or are interested in booking our private Tatami Room, please contact us at 970-920-2212 or email us at res@kenichiaspen.com.
Kenichi Aspen - Large Table: Main Dining Room
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy dinner with your large party of friends, family, or associates at Kenichi in Aspen! This experience allows guests to book our large main dining room tables online. These tables seat 6 - 10 guests. A $30 per person deposit is required for booking. This deposit will be applied to your bill when you dine with us. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have a group larger than 12 or are interested in booking our private Tatami Room, please contact us at 970-920-2212 or email us at res@kenichiaspen.com.
Kenichi's Private Dining - Tatami Room - $2,000
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Please note that a $30 per person deposit and a $2000 food and beverage minimum are required for Tatami Room bookings. Join us in our exclusive, private dining area, the Tatami Room. Enjoy hosting dinner for your friends, family, and associates in this unique and comfortable atmosphere. Be the DJ and play your own music or tune into the music selected by the restaurant. Reservations last for two hours and can accommodate up to 14 people. The deposit will be taken when the reservation is created and applied to your bill when you dine with us.

Offers

Half off Sushi Rolls! - Kenichi Happy Hour
Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
Enjoy the best locals off season deal in town! Half off all rolls from the dinner menu, offered during off season from 5-6pm at the bar, sushi bar and lounge.

Dynamite Style
tempura fried, masago, sriracha aioli, eel sauce
- Shrimp$13.00
- Lobster$36.00
Glazed Japanese Pork Belly$30.00
brown sugar soy glaze, carrot slaw, ponzu dressing
Asian Baby Back Ribs$27.00
hoisin, brown sugar, sesame
Miso Black Cod$35.00
marinated in miso for 72 hours broiled to order
Spicy Tuna over Crispy Rice Cakes*$29.00
spicy sesame tuna, sesame aioli wasabi cream, tobiko
Wok Roasted Shishito Peppers$22.00
miso sea salt, parmesan cheese, shallots, yuzu tamari
Lobster Tacos$30.00
butter poached claw meat, scallion rounds, cucumber red pepper kewpie
Duck Bao Buns$25.00
hoisin marinade, fresh cucumber, cilantro, kewpie
Ton Gyoza$27.00
boar pot stickers, pan seared, dried cherry nimono
Grilled Octopus$36.00
sweet miso roasted red pepper gochujang crispy fingerling potatoes
Crispy Tofu$17.00
garlic, ginger, sweet miso, oyster sauce green onion, shoyu
Eggplant Dengaku$22.00
sweet miso sauce broiled, sesame onigiri
Wagyu Beef Bites$48.00
5oz new york strip, seared hon shimeji mushrooms, asparagus, ginger tamari sauce, crispy leeks

ENTREES

Japanese Scallops$49.00
pan seared in butter, served with roasted cauliflower served over sweet and spicy tonkatsu
Crispy Skin Striped Bass$42.00
pan seared, served with sautéed tri colored vegetables drizzled with roasted shishito and cherry tomato coulis
Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs$48.00
slow cooked short rib marinated in hoisin gochujang seared in demi glace, served over golden potato puree
Atlantic Salmon$46.00
seared crisp in oil with sautéed shiitakes, asparagus and cauliflower, served over edamame yuzu sosu
Sukiyaki$49.00
Japanese hot pot. sliced new york strip, hon shimeji mushrooms, tofu carrots, onions, cooked in a broth of soy, mirin and dashi. Vegan option available by request
Teriyaki Plates*$42.00
char-grilled, wok-seared veggies, rice
- Hanger Steak
- Airline Chicken
- Scottish Salmon

SIDES

Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bok Choy with Ponzu Butter$14.00
Spicy Edamame$16.00
Edamame$12.00
Miso Soup$7.00
Rice$6.00

SPECIALTY ROLLS*

Blake$30.00
tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki sauce
Greentail$29.00
yellowtail, tempura asparagus, scallions topped with avocado, serrano, basil yuzu soy
Hawaiian$24.00
yellowtail, pineapple, asparagus, serrano edamame paper
Godzilla$29.00
broiled eel, cucumber topped with avocado, strawberry, teriyaki sauce
Dynamo$32.00
spicy crunchy tuna, serrano topped with tuna, avocado, sesame, teriyaki sauce
Kenichi Special$30.00
snow crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado topped with masago
Rainbow$32.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp
Mega Salmon$29.00
spicy salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, scallions, topped with salmon, garlic kosho soy
Austin$19.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, aioli edamame paper, teriyaki
Pineapple Express$23.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, pineapple topped with avocado, serrano, honey yuzu
Yasai Maki$19.00
plant based | asparagus, yama gobo, takuan, shiso, cucumber avocado, kaiware, scallion, arare rice crackers sweet chili sauce

CLASSIC ROLLS*

Tuna$14.00
Salmon$13.00
Yellowtail Scallion$13.00
Eel$14.00
avocado, cucumber teriyaki
California$15.00
crab, cucumber, avocado spicy mayo
Tempura Shrimp$13.00
spicy mayo, scallions, teriyaki
Spicy Tuna$16.00
avocado, cucumber
Spider$26.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, scallion, masago kaiware, yama gobo, teriyaki

SASHIMI SPECIALTIES*

Yellowtail Serrano (4)$26.00
serrano, basil yuzu soy
Torched Salmon (4)$25.00
dried shiso, dried miso, ground sesame seed, tosazu, garlic oil
Tuna Tataki (6)$33.00
scallion, ginger, kaiware, myoga kosho garlic soy, scallion oil
Shiso Madai (4)$38.00
lemon zest, yuzu pepper, scallion oil garlic chips, sea salt, yuzu jelly

NIGIRI / SASHIMI*

nigiri is seasoned with wasabi by the chef

Chef’s Selection Nigiri Plate (6)$70.00
Chef’s Selection Sashimi Platter (16)$165.00
Chef’s Vegan Nigiri Plate (6)$30.00
Sashimi or Nigiri Combo (9)$52.00
tuna, yellowtail, salmon

- 2 PIECES -

Tuna$15.00
maguro
Yellowtail $14.00
hamachi
Salmon $13.00
sake
Mackerel$12.00
saba
Freshwater Eel$14.00
unagi
Octopus$11.00
tako
Scallop $17.00
hotate
Snow Crab$16.00
kani
Shrimp$11.00
ebi
Sweet Shrimp $20.00
ama ebi
Salmon Roe$11.00
ikura
Flying Fish Roe $10.00
tobiko
Smelt Roe$10.00
masago
Quail Egg Top $4.00
uzura (1)

SIDES

Kizami$4.00
Fresh Wasabi$4.00
Wasabi Combo$7.00
Ponzu$4.00
Basil Yuzu Soy$4.00
Spicy Mayo$1.00
Teriyaki$1.00

*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

A 2% Kitchen service fee is added to all checks and goes directly to our Kitchen Team

What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kenichi Aspen offers a delightful sushi experience with "always great sushi" and "fantastic service." The lively atmosphere is enhanced by "amazing" staff like Aubrey and Jenna, who elevate dining to a special occasion. Though slightly pricey, diners praise its "excellent food" and consider it the "best Japanese restaurant in Aspen."

915 Reviews

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Marnie
Naples
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jai was exceptional. All staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Jai guided us to an outstanding culinary experience and every choice was better than the last! Wow! Thank you!
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Manny
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome dinner. Will be back next time I am in town
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Thomas
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a go to spot when we are in Aspen. A good meal as always.
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Eileen
Atlantic City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always! A must visit in Aspen for exceptional sushi !
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Lynn
Las Vegas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It is very loud in the middle of the room. Tables a little tight
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Arthur
New York City
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, reasonable price. The variety of dishes among the 4 of us was beautifully prepared and presented.
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Tomas
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got upgraded to the “tatami room” for my son’s birthday and it was a great experience overall
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Tyler
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service was just as amazing. Will definitely be dining here again.
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Michael
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the absolute best dining experiences I have had in Aspen. We tried quite a variety of the menu and it was all great. The Yasai Maki roll was different and delicious. The gyoza is excellent. Our server was truly phenomenal. We will absolutely be returning the next time we are in Aspen and telling all our friends.
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beth
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely lovely anniversary dinner at Kenichi. The food was amazing…and the service by our waiter, Zach couldn’t have been better!
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Kenichi Aspen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 920-2212.

Kenichi Aspen is rated 4.7 stars by 915 OpenTable diners.