OTOTO

I loved their food! I had squid and it was perfectly cooked, tender and deliciously seasoned. Short ribs too, they were saucy and soft. Their happy hour is pretty good. We tried eggplant and was soft and the sauce was yummy. Their brussel sprouts were crispy, but just the shell. We also ordered a Branzino fish grilled it looked good, but was kind of dry and didn't have much flavor to it. The banana cake was very delicious and not super sweet. For the amount of food and drinks we had, it was a decent price. I will be back!

My wife and I have been coming here about every month for more than a year now. It’s our favorite restaurant in Denver. The food, vibe, and staff are just amazing. We’ve gotten pretty much everything on the menu- ramen, brunch, sushi, dessert. You literally can’t go wrong. But this place is our go to for ramen, especially on a winter day

Seriously the best happy hour I’ve ever had… the fish is just as good as Sushi Den!

So glad to have OTOTO back again after an extended closing. It is a great changeup to older siblings, Sushi Den & Izakaya. Service was outstanding. The space is a bit packed but can be cozy from the right angles. Very much recommend the miso eggplant, black cod, robata pork belly, and the chicken karage. ALL GREAT! Takoyaki and squid were just ok.

What a comforting and delicious dining atmosphere. Every plate we had was so fresh and executed really well. I loved the assortment they had available on the menu and the ramen noodles were out of this world. I’d definitely recommend dining here as soon as possible… Friendly staff and great service! We made a reservation and that made the entire experience very stress free. Highly recommend!

Wonderful dinning experience. The oyster and sushi are fresh. The grilled beef tongue is amazing, tender and juicy. Highly recommended. Chicken thigh is little too sweet for me, but overall OTOTO provides decent quality of food.

IF YOU HAVE ALLERGY CONCERNS, BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS OF EATING HERE Our friends visiting from out of town love Japanese food, but one of them has a fairly serious sesame allergy. We thought that a restaurant of Ototo’s character and reputation would be able to accommodate us, and our server assured us that he and the staff could absolutely handle a sesame-free meal. The very first dish that arrived was the spicy edamame that was visibly covered in black sesame seeds. We informed our waiter who took it away without making any sincere apology. After sending the dish back, the manager returned with edamame with the spicy sauce on the side and said that the dish cannot be made without sesame, something that our server never informed us about when ordering or delivering the dish. A couple dishes later, the server delivered the Crispy Spicy Tuna. The menu description does not list sesame and our server assured us after the first sesame incident that we were in the clear. We immediately spotted black sesame seeds on top (see the picture I was able to snag before the dish was removed). At this point, we were fairly upset that the restaurant did not take our allergy request seriously. We informed our waiter of the sesame seeds, and his only response when taking the dish away was an exasperated, “I put that there was a sesame allergy on the ticket to the kitchen”. The manager came to our table to apologize and told us that he was going to take the sesame dishes off of our bill and would give us half of the remainder. As we waited for our final plate, our friend started having an allergic reaction to one of the other dishes (he hadn’t touched either of the items with obvious sesame seeds). We asked for our check so that we could leave and deal with reaction, and our server gave us a bill that had items we still hadn’t received on it. When we called him over again to remove the undelivered items, he told us that he would just comp the whole check. The food that we did receive and were able to eat was fairly tasty—the aburi salmon belly and the brussels sprouts were particular highlights, but all of this was overshadowed by the restaurant’s extremely casual approach to allergens in their dishes. Based upon the food and atmosphere I would normally be inclined to return, but their seeming indifference to our friend’s allergy has really turned me off from this place. We were shocked at how nonchalant the restaurant’s approach to allergies was. We received two dishes with obvious sesame seeds and a third with (at minimum) sesame cross-contamination. We recognize that a sesame allergy in a Japanese restaurant can be difficult. If our server or the manager would have told us at the beginning that the allergy was something that they couldn’t accommodate or guarantee would be safe, we would have totally understood and looked for another place to eat. However, when they assured us that it would not be a problem and then completely and repeatedly failed with this food safety issue, we began to seriously question the restaurant’s care for its customers.

So happy Ototo is back open. It’s our favorite spot over their sister Sushi Den. The food is consistent and good! We’ve never had a bad bite there. The spicy edamame is a favorite and tried the Brussels sprouts last night. I have to say they are my new favorite. The uniqueness of the Japanese grill brings about so many interesting dishes. Try this place. You won’t be disappointed. I took one star way as it’s a small place and if you are looking for an intimate setting this is not it. They have tables for 2, but they are so close to other tables for 2.

My favorite palindrome restaurant! This place is a steal. Weird thing to say at a place I spent $115 for a meal for two, but that included five drinks and I lost track of how many dishes we had. From the pickles that came with our Japanese whisky highballs to the fried sushi it is a variety of intense flavors with every bite. The staff treats you with care and the wood lined feel of the place is great. And 1/3 the cost of going across the street.

Stopped in while perusing the farmers market. This place has been on my list so i was excited to give it a try. Very happy we did. Everything we ordered was excellent and service and ambience exceptional. We oil come back.

Dropped in randomly on a weekday night without a reservation, and by some miracle there were three seats available at the bar. Coming in with no expectations, the food quality blew my mind; it is the pricing of some of the smaller appetizers that prevent Ototo from being 5-stars. For instance, edamame for $8, spicy edamame for $9, and agedashi tofu for $8? Takoyaki for $12? It is hard for me to justify this pricing. The items that stood out to me were: - Hana kama: Grilled to perfection. So much meat. Well seasoned. - Bacon mochi: I mostly ordered this for fun and out of curiosity, but it turns out that I love fried mochi so much that I would absolutely order it again. The bacon went well with the mochi and didn't overpower it! - Brussel sprouts: Loved the flavor and thought the portion size was very reasonable. - Maguro sashimi yoten mori: Fish quality was great! - Beets salad: Really refreshing. I would love to visit here again and hopefully try some other items on the menu as well as their signature cocktails.

We used to love stop by this place for late night snack before they close for business. Unfortunately flavor seem to change. All the grill items taste like BURN WOOD. I don't know maybe is because they just got back to open again after a few years. Hopefully they get back to where they used to be. Maybe will come back!!!

So happy Ototo is open again! This is our favorite place to share small plates. Everything is super fresh, high-quality and unique! In addition the atmosphere feels very complementary to the food. Service is always excellent and knowledgeable. I can't list all the must try items because it's basically everything on the menu. Worth every penny, great for a date night or special treat with family or friends.

You can't go wrong stopping in here for some quick and delicious bites of exquisite quality Japanese food. This is a Sushi Den sister restaurant (right across the street from it) and the food is mostly the same style, flavor and type of preparation as its parent restaurant. In fact, you can get some of the same menu items from Sushi Den here, such as the Crispy Spicy Tuna and Miso Black Cod. Even the staples like Miso Soup and Gyoza taste and are prepared identically to that of Sushi Den's. But (a) it's far more casual here and (b) there are a lot of unique offerings here specific to Ototo. What stood out to me as Ototo-specific was the emphasis on the Yakitori. The core of their menu seems to rotate daily, so when we were there we got (among a ton of other things) both the Colorado Lamb yakitori and the yakitori with the duck breast (I don't recall the actual name of the duck one). They're served with delicious sauces and a scrumptious cabbage salad. The duck yakitori was my favorite as the shiitake mushrooms interpolated within the skewer was a dream pairing. I would definitely recommend coming here for a casual bite and treat-yourself type of meal. I would advise against picking this for a special occasion or date night because you're right by Sushi Den which is the same type of food with a much more appropriate ambience for that type of thing. Their raw offerings are also very limited as this is hot food/tapas style restaurant, so if you're looking for more traditional sushi place this isn't it. But if you do visit you will be able to try something that you've likely never had before which is cool.

Finally made it to Ototo after wanting to go forever, and it was well worth the wait! Absolutely loved the size and intimate setting of the restaurant. Felt so cozy! We had a lot of different dishes, and enjoyed every one of them! The bacon mochi was so much fun...great texture. I can't remember what the special sushi roll was, but it was amazing. The highlight, though, was the hama kama. We devoured that! Just writing this is making me want to go back stat! Really, really great evening!

Unforgettable experience. Went on a date night here, and we made reservations. Sat down almost immediately in the left corner seats. Restaurant is very clean and staff is super friendly. Our waitress was super friendly and very courteous. The food is tapas style so don't expect to leave with your belly popping but do expect to leave satisfied. The happy hour menu is very descent with a great variety of drinks. They have Japanese whiskey flight which are OmG! So worth it. The steamed fish was delicious and so was the mochi wrapped bacon. If you're ready to expand your palate, this is the place to go to. Very chill ambiance, a bit on the pricey side but overall a good experience to have.

The sibling restaurant to Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, Ototo is a great addition to three family of restaurants on South Pearl Street. This cozy addition to the den family is a great option to eat at on South Pearl. We were so excited to see that Ototo has great delicious offerings from their drink choices, appetizers, sushi and other plates. This is a different experience than Izakaya or Sushi Den. If you're looking for an omakase, go to sushi den. If you're looking for curated dishes and small plates, Ototo is the spot. Finally, just like the older sibling restaurants, the service is no different here, and just as great.

Meh. We spent $120 for two people for dinner. Definitely not worth that. The host was trying to play games at 5pm with an empty restaurant trying to act like the fact we were walk ins was a problem. Boy stfu the restaurant was empty and the so called reservations never materialized. Server was short and curt like she was in a big hurry - but again empty restaurant at 5pm so drop the attitude darling. This place thinks it's better than it is and the staff needs to drop the attitude. youre at a medicore sushi place in Denver - calm down. No michelin star detected. So no, do waste your money at $60/ person - it's NOT worth it.

We were devastated when Ototo looked like it wasn't going to reopen after Covid. Our fear escalated when they started using the restaurant to sell pottery. But then.... They reopened and it was just as amazing as it was before Covid. We really enjoy sitting with Ryan (I hope I have his name right) at the bar and chit chat while we eat the most amazing grilled squid, sushi, and scallop skewers. As an added bonus, Ototo is open on Mondays!!

O my o my o my (see what I did there). I was so jazzed that this place re-opened and that my friends wanted to come for dinner! It was super packed when I arrived. The place was bumpin'! The ambiance was upbeat and it smelled delightful. I tried the Crispy Spicy Tuna, Honey Miso Eggplant, Agedashi Tofu, Bacon Mochi, and ramen! Everything was so delicious. I would recommend all the things. The standout for me was the Agedashi Tofu and Honey Miso Eggplant. Uniquely flavorful and straight up superb! The server was really nice and accommodating. I will definitely be back!

This new restaurant has a upscale but welcoming ambience with very attentive and friendly servers. The entire menu looked so appetizing that my friend and I ordered a lot of dishes to share. Stand outs were the grilled whole squid, bacon mochi, and black miso cod. The only item we ordered that I would skip next time is the agadashi tofu - fried tofu in a broth made everything mushy. I wish it was served not in broth. The lychee margarita was perfect, not too sweet. Even though we thought we over-ordered, we ate it all because it was all so good. My only regret is that I didn't have room in my stomach to try the ramen. Will definitely be back!

Great food and great service. Had the Chicken Chashu Ramen, Shrimp Tempura, and Gyoza.

It was not very crowded. I got sit down quickly on a Monday evening. Taylor was great. She was on top of my order. She checked several times and immediately gave me the addition to my order. Cod was very delicious. Strongly recommend their grilled Cod. Really enjoyed the ambiance. 5 stars.

This was our second time at Ototo and it didn't disappoint. We sat kitchen side and it was a great experience. We started off with Iwai 45 and gyoza it came out quickly and was beyond delicious. We had the black Cod which was melt in your mouth. The best piece of fish I've ever had. ramen and short ribs to finish it off. Everything was made perfectly.

Food was fantastic, had signature crispy rice and tuna, scallops Carpaccio, miso black cod, Kara-age and the Brussel Sprouts. Everything was good but the favorite was the tuna and the scallops. Service was great, ask for Taylor she knows her stuff! Highly recommend..

Food was good! Service was good and atmosphere was great. I was under the impression there were more sushi options which is my fault for not actually looking at the menu before stopping in, but delicious all around! The Octo balls were a little mushy and rubbery for my liking.

First time here. I was at sister location, Sushi Den a few months ago. Their menu has been cut down relative to previous menus on Yelp. They offer soup/salad, Raw, Grill, Ramen and most of the menu is small plates. They have a full bar including new cocktails and have hot Sake. My server, Michelle D recommended the Lychee Margarita. It was good with a lychee on a stick. I started with a Beet salad. Then got the Crispy Spicy Tuna roll. This roll is flash fried sushi rice topped with spicy tuna tartare, avocado, jalapeno, tobiko, scallions + Amadure sauce. Nice & crunchy. My small plate was Kara-Age. 8 chunks of crunchy fried chicken with a spicy Thai dipping sauce + salad on the side. They had the garage doors opened to the north with 4 tables overlooking the sidewalk with a rail to separate from sidewalk. I sat at the Chef's bar on the end and could watch the kitchen action. They have gendered restrooms.

The best japanese food in denver, very authentic and perfectly prepared. Expensive though so keep it in mind.

Happy to have Ototo reopen again! We love coming here for family dinners and delicious Japanese food in Denver. It's lovely to sit outside on the patio on a cool night and enjoy a wonderful meal. Highly recommend!

Everything is perfect, just a little priceycompared the izakaya or yakitori we had in CA. I hope they can offer more yakitori, a skewer type with lower price that we can enjoy more varieties. We had spicy edamame, miso eggplant, chicken karaage, one temaki, one order of chicken thigh, one pork belly skewer(2 in an order with veggie and wasabi) and finished with Mochi ice cream. 2 draft Sapporo and one lemonade W/O tips comes to $100....

Service was great, food was extremely good, ruined sushi for me since I'm just visiting!

Some of the best Sushi and Japanese food in the country. Sister restaurant to Sushi Den and Izakaya Den. Oshi Sushi is a must as is the pork kimchee. Kyle is an excellent bartender and super friendly. A must if visiting Denver!

Delightful Japanese restaurant on South Pearl's restaurant row. Nice selection of menu items, emphasizing grilled dishes and small plates. Servers were very warm, attentive, and helpful in making selections. We got to sit at the "chef's bar"overlooking the very busy cooks serving up many different plates for other diners. Lots of fun! The maguro sashimi with eight pieces of four types of raw tuna, the hama kama, a large piece of grilled yellowtail, the braised glazed beef short ribs, and the honey miso eggplant were all beautifully plated and delicious, as was the frozen mochi dessert. We will definitely be back.

Best Ton Katsu Ramen! Love the ambiance, staff is friendly, and the food is exceptional!

I wrote a review a couple of days ago about gift card and Tak took care of the problem immediately and I really appreciate it Thanks Tak

This was really good, we liked the Ototo roll and crispy spicy tuna roll. They only had yellow tail as nigiri, not a roll, but the quality was good. Liked the saki flight as well. Nice neighborhood ambience, would definitely go back.

Good is amazing and service is superb. The sushi was very fresh. Service was excellent and accommodating to kids.

This place was pretty good. I had a bunch of stuff and rolls including the nigiri. I thought the sushi was solid quality. The table we sat at felt small though which was the main negative for me.

A gem in Denver! Came here on a saturday with my family at 5 and it wasn't too crowded. Outdoor seating was cute. We got soo many dishes to share and definitely overate but no regrets Here's what's worth getting: -Nigiri (SOOO good esp the bluefin, scallop and the foie gras. it came with a yummy small green fruit that the manager explained was a baby peach fruit from Japan. We at first accidentally dropped it into soy sauce and she was gonna get us another one but never came back so we just ordered another dish because it was so good) -Hamachi jalapeno -Spicy crunchy Tuna -Spicy chicken ramen These other apps were not bad but not amazing: -nasumiso -ajifry -new style salmon I do wish they had a QR code menu because our menus kept blowing away in the wind and in general, it's probably more COVID safe. I would def say that getting items with raw fish are most worth it here! Probably one of the best sushi places in Colorado I've had.

Tried this place on a recommendation from a friend. Been by it many times and would never have tried it otherwise. It was a great experience! Casual nice inside, dining at the sushi bar, regular bar, inside tables and outside patio. We had a party of three and sat inside. Great service, really good food and nice selection and varieties. Happy Hour was fun. Our server, Taylor, did an excellent job explaining the menu items as well as a new addition they recently added. Will definitely return to enjoy a good time. FR

Came here during dinner around 8:15 for 2, and the restaurant wasn't that busy (about 5 tables, including us) but we waited 30 minutes after being seated for a server to take our order. About 5 minutes after our order was taken, 2 parties came in at 8:50 and they were both served under 10 minutes (we timed it at 8:56 and 8:59.) The Tonkotsu ramen was one of the best I've ever had so we might give it another chance and hopefully the service is better next time.

Somehow just discovered this place and had no idea it was related to Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, love all 3!! Ototo definitely focuses more on hot dishes and less on rolls which is great! The servers are wonderful and the dishes come out in an order that makes sense for the palette. The ototo roll was a hit and I've always loved agedashi tofu, the broth was so delicious. The chef special ramen was full of flavor and 10/10 would order again. Topped the meal off with tuna belly buns!! The dishes are all relatively small and meant to be shared, my favorite kind of meal since you get to try many different things! The restaurant was packed on a Sunday and we did make a reservation. I can't wait to go back once quarantine is over but I also see they're offering pick-up right now!

We probably had almost everything on the menu - unless it was out. It's the sister restaurant to the Pearl Street Japanese Denver empire - but the most casual. With that said, the food is less sushi - more small plates and grill meats/Yaki. So - 1) Make reservations, even on a Wednesday late night it was a packed house. 2) Yes, there are early and late Happy Hours 3) Always get whatever the special is and the COD/DUCK. Anything Duck in my option b/c it's so hard to make it just right. Another win here!

This place used to be a favorite but unfortunately, since they reopened, the menu has been scaled back. Worst of all is that they completely did away with the grilled skewers. The grilled Unagi was the best I've ever had, and they don't serve it anymore! The Ramen was OK, and the hot kimchi with pork was excellent but overall I am disappointed. I will be mourning the loss of the grilled Unagi, chicken, skin, and shiitake mushrooms for a long time.

I had a fantastic experience at Ototo with 3 other friends, this is the perfect small plates restaurant for a small group. This restaurant is an Asian focused small plates restaurant that is in the mid tier pricing. We paid about $40 per person (just food) for about 13 dishes. The service was stellar and I would certainly recommend getting reservations if you can. This restaurant was modern but still had a casual feel, which I loved. I'd suggest getting 2-4 small plates per person. You can also get Ramen to split (we split a ramen between the 4 of us and got some separate bowls). We did not have one bad dish throughout the entire experience. We got: -Karaage (Japanese fried chicken, essentially dark meat chicken in a popcorn chicken like format) -Gyozas -Miso black cod -bao buns -bacon wrapped scallops -Fried squid -Pork belly -Chicken skewers -Unagi bowl -Ramen -short rib All of it was fantastic and my favorite was the pork belly, which melted in my mouth. Each dish ranges from $8-$20 and is best eaten with several others. I'd definitely go back to Ototo and I highly recommend it. Note that the late night happy hour is suspended as far as I know; I called them and they were closing at 9:30 on a Saturday night vs. 11.

Lots of fun and unique choices here. A little pricey in my opinion but food was very good

We came on the night that they were starting to have dine in service. We originally wanted to go to a different restaurant but since that was 1 hour and 45 min wait we walked over here and they were able to seat us quickly. The service was excellent! Great server! Tables were spaced out, masks and gloves were worn by the staff! We were told it was Japanese street food. They were out of the whole squid so we got a bunch of different things to try. Octopus dumplings-- they were not really for us. They were a bit under whelming but maybe someone else would like them. Just fried balls with pieces of octopus and a sauce on top. The fried fish and shrimp was good and it tasted fresh. It came with two sauces. tarter and I am not sure. But for us is was just kinds fried food but I think it is great to have on the menu because a lot of people like basic food like that. I really enjoyed the eggplant dish! That was great! After we let it cool a bit the flavor really enhanced! The seaweed salad was good and really pleasing to the eye. The ginger sashimi was really good and had great flavor! We had sake cold and hot! And I had a beer!

My boyfriend and I both got food poisoning from the Ototo takoyaki at the farmers market. It has been miserable.

No waiting? Awesome! High top seating at this time but beggars can't be a chooser. Yes, its limited seating but very cozy and personalized service, it suits me fine. Did notice two very private tables near the restroom. Our service was good at the beginning but as the night got busier, it was very hard to flag our waiter down, hence one star less. Lots of small plates to share with freshness that we came to expect of Den.

The ramen at Ototo was excellent before Covid. Not sure what happened but it's not even good now. Very disappointing. This used to be one of our go-to restaurants but no more.

Amazing food, amazing bar, amazing service. All around, top restaurant in Denver food scene.

This is one of our go to restaurants and I can't wait for it to reopen The staff is extremely attentive and very friendly We have experienced almost everything on their menu and have not had anything that was disappointing The food is incredible I'm not big on brussels sprouts but I could literally two orders myself the way they make them The creativity of the menu is great and always a Great experience and great time Definitely a memorable restaurant that makes you want to go back

One of my favorite places to get authentic Japanese food. The fact that they have two other restaurants next to each other owned by the same owner says a lot about the food they serve. Apparently they fly food in fresh from Japan often throughout the week. The atmosphere reminds me of Japanese restaurants due to their decorations and the outfits servers wear. I've come here often and this is the first time I came for happy hour. I'm impressed with the savings but a bit bummed about the choices. I wish they have more tapas for happy hour. Hopefully this will encourage them to update their menus in the future. Of note, I would not recommend the bacon wrapped scallops, it does not go well together. For some reason today's honey eggplants was not good, as if it was heated in the microwave.

We came out here on a Saturday night. It was pretty busy and luckily we didn't have to wait as we nabbed the last open table for 2. I love Izakaya. And this place offers a robata menu, so lots of small grilled skewers and meats. It's a kinda lot pricey , maybe 7-8 bucks sometimes 10$ for a single skewer! I was shocked and my wallet crying. Anyways, we're on vacay so we still decided to treat ourselves. We ordered a little of everything. The honey miso eggplant, the tonkatsu ramen, grilled calamari, the lamb skewers , chicken karaage, beef slaw. The honey miso eggplant was good, a japanese staple which is hard to mess up. The tonkatsu ramen was okay. It takes a long time to make and prepare, good that it's made to order, but took tooo long as it was the last item we received and already at a time when I'm done waiting and already full. But it was honestly , okay, I wouldn't come back for the ramen. The chicken karaage was good. 4 generous pieces of dark meat chicken, krispy outside with a hot and juicy meat on the inside. Came with a side of spicy mayo or aioli. The calamari was delicious. A whole grilled squid , tender, easy to chew not rubbery. It's a great place for ambiance. It's a little pricy. Some items are better than others, Most items were good but not GREAT as I'd expect from a nicer place out.

I really loved my experience at this restaurant. Any place that mixes ramen with sushi makes an insta-fan of me! I deducted one star because we ate here for my birthday. We made reservations and mentioned the birthday when doing so. However, there was no mention of a special occasion, no dessert, etc., so I have to deduct one star for service. Otherwise, the food was AMAZING!!! Most people in Denver know that Sushi Den is the five-star sushi experience. Ototo is a sister restaurant to Sushi Den and is located right across Pearl Street in the beautiful Washington Park neighborhood. Ototo uses the same quality fish as that of Sushi Den (flown in from Japan overnight), but at cheaper prices. Also, did I mention they also serve ramen?! I had the miso ramen. It was delicious. The broth was yummy and savory. We also had the grilled squid, which was lovely as well. I am not the biggest fan of grilled squid, but the preparation was lovely here. The few pieces of nigiri we had were lovely as well. I would like to return try more of the sushi. Ototo is also known for its grilled skewers, known as Robata Grill, a specific type of Japanese cuisine. I would like to try these the next time I am there as well. The only drawback to this place? With the focus on ramen, I wish this place was open for lunch. I have noticed that many ramen places are dinner-only here in Denver, which is odd, because in Japan, ramen is such a lunch food. I am constantly craving ramen for lunch, and I wish there were more options for that in Denver. Otherwise, this is a lovely restaurant and a great addition to the Denver food scene. If you are a fan of Sushi Den, this is a great alternative to explore!

I saw that this restaurant was related to Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, so I was expecting a lot of the food. The experience was fantastic. We sat at the chef's table/bar, which was cool to see them making the food. Our server was really nice and helpful. The reason that I'm giving three stars is that the food was pretty good... but I'm not going to order them again. The best (would order every time I go there): Hamachi carpaccio - the sauce and the fish were perfect. Yuzu & black pepper sorbet - this was one of the weirdest things I had ever heard of... but the flavors were so weird and interesting... it was delicious. The creativity was amazing. The good (maybe would order again): Agedashi tofu - perfectly silky, great sauce to go on top, and tasty mushroom on the side. Pork gyoza - Cooked well, the sauce was great. The okay (definitely not going to order): Whole grilled squid - it was overcooked, so a bit rubbery. Duck breast skewer - it was meh... maybe I'm just not a huge fan of duck? Bacon wrapped scallops - I think the idea of these things is what we love more... the bacon was soggy and a bit too salty, which kind of ruined the scallop. The roasted tomato was amazing. I'd say definitely squeeze the lemon on top.

OMG what a phenomenal experience we just had at Ototo!!!!! 5 PLUS PLUS PLUS stars! From my initial phone call to make reservations, to being warmly greeted, to a stellar staff taking such good care of us, to discussing the menu items thoroughly with recommendations, to our salivating as each item was presented, to savoring each bite & morsel, to asking us how was everything and just about everyone here caring we enjoyed and had a wonderful meal! Seriously what more can I say! Ototo ranks up there as one of my favorite restaurants and I have eaten all over the world! I hope to be able to return one day and try other daily items featured! I promise next time I have a reason (or not) to go to Denver, Ototo will be my first stop! Now enjoy the pictures I took of the amazing food!