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Ukiyo, Denver, CO

Ukiyo

4.7
4.7
111 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese Speciality

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
UKIYO is a 12-seat omakase (chef choice) restaurant located on Larimer Square of downtown Denver, curated by chef Phraseuth ‘Paul’ Sananikone. The UKIYO multi-course omakase experience uses Japanese techniques with worldly flavors transforming it into a unique tasting menu where his offerings change based on ingredient seasonality and availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 949-1345
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sananikone
  • Neighborhood
    Whittier
  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Toast to Tuna

    $500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 - Nov 13, 2025
    Ring in the New Year with a toast to Tuna. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience held once a month, where guests are invited to witness the artistry and precision of expert chefs as they skillfully break down a whole tuna right before your eyes. The interactive and educational evening showcases the beauty of traditional techniques while proving an up-close look at the craftsmanship behind preparing one of the oceans most prized delicacies. Guests will enjoy a front row seat to the action, followed by a tasting menu featuring the freshest cuts of tuna. Dinner includes: Sake, Japanese beer, High-Balls "Japanese Whiskey Soda", and Chu-hai "Sho Chu citrus".
    Toast to Tuna Photo
  • Kizuna no Tabemono “Food of Connection” Menu 3

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 10, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
    Kizuna no Tobemono refers to bonds or connections— between people and cultures. Ukiyo’s third menu brings together diverse ingredients and culinary traditions in a harmonious way while simultaneously bringing together guests for an intimate dining experience. Like the previous menu, Ukiyo will offer an intimate, high-end dining experience guided by the traditional Japanese concept of kaiseki, in which a procession of small Japanese-inspired dishes descends on diners throughout the evening. Kizuna no Tabemono showcases a bold fusion of flavors, blending Southeast Asian, Japanese, Western and contemporary influences into a seamless dining experience- highlighting the artistry of traditional techniques paired with modern innovation.
    Kizuna no Tabemono “Food of Connection” Menu 3 Photo

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Denver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukiyo offers an exceptional dining adventure with "outstanding detail to presentation" and "amazing staff." Guests rave about the "best omakase in Colorado," "creative and delicious" dishes, and an "intimate experience" with the chefs. Ideal for special occasions, Ukiyo combines culinary artistry with a "wonderful variety of drinks."

111 Reviews
  1. Bri

    VIP

    Denver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate experience is very unique and cool, but for the price tag, I’d much rather go elsewhere. I would expect every single dish to be completely outstanding for that kind of experience and price, but this was not the case. I would say half the food was great, but half was only very ok. For such an experience, I’d also think the chef would engage with the customers more and everything felt very rushed. Maybe less courses, but have each one be completely outstanding? And a brief break between courses would have been nice. Or have that price also include a wine pairing or sake pairing. Was over $600 total for 2 of us with drinks - I would hope to be blown away for that price, and was not.

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  2. Lawrence

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great. I would definitely go back.

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  3. Nicholas

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Very impressed and plan to return for Tuna Tuesday!

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  4. Vance

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ukiyo was such a great experience. The food was incredible- not just from taste, but from the textures and playful ways to incorporate many different regional flavor profiles.

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  5. Joe

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience! Food was amazing! Highly recommend. Great date night idea, Or a unique dinning experience with friends. Being able to interact with the chefs was a nice new experience as well.

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  6. Alex

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having experienced other venues associated with Bao, I was already a fan of their work, and Ukiyo did not disappoint. This was my first time trying an Ukiyo Omakase experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fun and unique dining adventure. From the moment you step through the front door, the first-class service is apparent, thanks to great management, a knowledgeable chef, and truly remarkable food. I’m already excited to return and try the tuna experience next!

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  7. Kevin

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible. Best dining experience ever

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  8. Tara

    VIP

    Denver

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience!!!! From being greeted at the door with a welcome cocktail to the explanations of the drink menu to the main event - PERFECTION! The entire crew made sure that everyone had a great time, enjoyed the menu, had time to enjoy and interact while still having an intimate dining experience. We will be back!

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  9. Rachel

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Every course was amazing and the staff were wonderful. We can’t wait to do it again!

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  10. Jamie

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ukiyo was an amazing experience! We have traveled all over the world and have been so lucky to have tried many Omakase menus. Ukiyo was, by far, the best. Chef Paul and Chef Kelby were so gracious and Jeremiah and Vanessa topped off the experience with their kindness and knowledge. This is a must-experience Chef’s Table in Denver!

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FAQs

Ukiyo is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ukiyo

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Whittier
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sananikone
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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