TOKIO

I came in expecting good, but left this place surprised and think it’s one of my favorite all around Japanese restaurants in Denver. We tried out some sushi, miso ramen, and dumplings - all were great in their own regard. I think the sushi, while still very expensive, did make me want to come back and try more rolls. The flavors were great and the fish was fresh - I’ve had a lot of rolls in a similar price point that did did not taste near as good. Miso ramen was also great and I’d love to try more of their ramen selection over time. I don’t get Miso very often, so it’s hard for me to say how it stacks up against other offerings in Denver. Drinks were great for being under $9 - I was happy with them. Had an issue where our ramen tool ~40 minutes to come out of the kitchen due to some miscommunication between server and the kitchen, but we were comped some desert in return and that made it right in the end. All in all - I think this place is slept on for Japanese fare. It is expensive, but I would definitely come back since it was so good. 4.5/5.

Tried the place for the first time when we were in Denver. Got the shishito peppers. They were good. Also got the miso ramen, which was really tasty. Rock and roll sushi, which was really delicious. Also got the salmon sashimi. It was fresh. The service was great and friendly. Highly recommended.

Great restaurant with various options such as sushi, ramen and bowls. I loved the chicken teriyaki bowl but the sushi rolls were absolutely delicious. Come here for a cute date night or just an outing with friends - highly recommend.

To start, our server G was amazing, kind, and extremely attentive. The restaurant was clean and had a great vibe about it. The sushi wasn’t the prettiest, but the flavor was on point and I enjoyed each roll. The ramen was delicious and hit the spot on the extremely cold night we came. We will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend!

TOKIO is an absolute gem in Denver! I came for the ramen but also loved their sushi! (Monday is $2 salmon night). The ramen menu is stacked with delicious options, my pick was the spicy shoyu, rich and comforting with perfect chashu pork. I also tried the Kyoto Matcha IPA, which was super unique and surprisingly refreshing. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and great specials like sea eel and sea urchin. Definitely worth a visit if you're into ramen or want to test your competitive eating skills! (Check out their 5.5lb challenge!)

Having had some of the best sushi throughout California, "hole in the walls" and Michelin credited, I am still amazed at the quality of EVERYTHING that Tokio has to offer. This is literally some of the best sushi and prepared fish in the UNITED STATES! The staff is also top notch, very attentive. The atmosphere is comfortable. It's a restaurant where you aren't rushed and hanging out having a beer after your meal is finished is 100% welcomed. The sushi chefs are top notch. 10/10. I am surprised this place doesn't have a week's long waits regarding reservations...maybe soon!

Service was excellent, food was delicious. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the seared tuna was glorious!

I tried this place out last year and I was not impressed by the roll o got (wish I could remember the name) but I was impressed by their whole grilled squid. That was my favorite part honestly. I did hate the whole parking situation BUT it’s downtown Denver what can you expect?? I do want to go back though just for the squid and to try their Rock N Rolla roll as well as their Dynamite Roll.

My husband and I were interested in another restaurant that was closed for renovations. We were walking down the block and were intrigued by the Ramen dishes offered. As it turned out ramen wasn't available that night for some reason. The restaurant was offering a small beer, saki and some other drinks because the Ramen wasn't available. Fantastic customer service idea. We ordered sushi (chef's choice) and gyoza. Sushi was very good but the gyoza were a little mushy. We were on a trip and just passing through Denver, but I will certainly recommend this restaurant.

This place was... meh. We went for dinner on a Monday evening which was pretty quiet, yet service was slow. The food was also just okay. For apps - The shishito peppers had no flavor beyond themselves (no salt or seasoning), the miso cod was strange (it was sweet??). For entrees - The vegan ramen was noodles swimming in soy milk. I'm not sure how anyone eats it, it's so strange. The sushi I got was fine, nothing special. The mochi we got at the end was decent, I liked the mango flavor. The strawberry tasted a bit artificial. They didn't have green tea :( The ambience is cute and intimate, with dim lighting and decent seating arrangement. It was probably my (only) favorite part about this place.

Came here with a friend on a Monday night. HAPPY HOUR! No reservation needed. It is located walking distance from most places downtown and the Coors field. They have bar seating a very cute upstairs that I would like to check out and a large table in the middle for a big group. They have something for everyone, ramen, sushi and cooked items. Everything was so fresh and delicious. It was pretty empty when we went so I would think that if it is more crowded it might take a while to get food. The staff were on top of it and attentive. The happy hour prices cannot be beat! I will totally come back for happy hour again. Strong 4/5 stars! :)

My new favorite sushi spot! I came for happy hour and really enjoyed my visit. Keep in mind their parking becomes a challenge during Rockies games. We sat at the counter and got to watch them prepare our rolls which was extra fun. The service was great and every staff member was welcoming. I really enjoyed the rolls with garlic butter as they were unique but everything we tried was awesome! It's a small spot but I haven't had any issues with seating when visiting.

Kind of bummed to have to leave a bad review for this place but considering that it was my birthday when I went I was pretty disappointed. I ordered a bunch of sashimi and nigiri and while it was great in the moment, hours later that night I had really really bad food poisoning. It was sad because I basically flushed away a hefty bill of sushi and sashimi. I had ordered fatty tuna, sea urchin, mackerel, king salmon, hamachi, unagi, and tuna. I understand that there are risks when it comes to consuming raw seafood and sushi/sashimi, however, I've dined at many sushi restaurants both averagely and expensively priced and I've never ever gotten food poisoning. My friend ordered a spicy shoyu ramen that night and it was terrible. I am not sure how they could consider the pork they served as chashu but it was super tough and did not taste fresh at all from the tiny taste I took of it. While the service and interior were great, I am sad that I can't say the same for the food. The only good tasting item that night was the miso soup. Overall, I was very disappointed by this visit and upset that my birthday dinner didn't turn out that great.

If you're looking for a nice, yet casual spot for sushi and other Japanese fare then Tokio is for you! The restaurant is very clean, which for me is essential if I'm going to be eating sushi. I enjoyed sitting at the sushi counter and watching all the rolls and sashimi come out. The presentation is beautiful and everything is very fresh considering we are in a land-locked state. The food was delicious, and the prices are SUPER reasonable. In fact, it's a rarity to find prices this reasonable these days. 2 people can comfortably eat a very filling meal here without breaking the bank. The service was highly attentive and friendly. For parking, there is a parking garage right behind the restaurant. You're able to park there for free for up to 2 hours! I highly recommend it.

I have been here a couple times and have never had a less than great experience. The food is so good. I love the creamoso Diablo and sushi is very fresh. The service is also good and food comes out reasonably quick. It's a small but cozy restaurant. It's perfect for a date night or dinner with a friend.

If you read my other reviews you might notice that Im a ramen guy. The Denver Ramen scene is t one of the better ones, but in this town Tokio is definitely going to be one of my go tos. I ordered takeout, and they did a great job on that front. The soup carried home and assembled well and still worked great. Im absolutely certain that it would have been even better fresh right at the table and Im almost certainly going to. When I was in the shop the location and vibe really scratched an itch that I have for vibes when Im doing ramen. Its in like a kind of slot house thats very cozy and kind of simulates that vibe i get when I see ramen places in Japan on TV, at least as much as can be done in a town like Denver. Now Im sure thats mostly me projecting a little of my fantasy, but this place played i to it and the food hit the spot.

@tokio_denver was worth the hype. Their tonkotsu ramen was so flavorful, and I love the different veggies that came with the ramen. I want to go back and try their curry ramen next

Some of the best food in Denver! Last time I was here I had dinner with two of my friends. Even though we made a reservation, we still had to wait 25 minutes for our table which was the one downfall of the night. Food is so good. We had the gyoza which were crispy and delicious. For entrees, I had the yakitori bowl with veggies and chicken which was good. The standout here is the chicken katsu rice curry- it was phenomenal. We also all had a sushi roll with dinner. I cant wait to come back and get ramen!

Thank goodness for Tokio! My friends and I were hanging out, looking for a late-night ramen spot. Their kitchen closes at 10:15pm. We made it just in time because parking took FOREVER to find, with some party going on at a neighboring apartment complex. The poor servers here seemed exhausted and unresponsive, but they tried to be as friendly as possible. We started with Takoyaki and King Trumpet Mushrooms as appetizers. Don't forget to eat the bed of greens that comes beneath the mushrooms. Surprisingly flavorful! The Takoyaki was solid. Got the Cremoso Diablo as my ramen dish, which was creamy and spicy, just as promised. There's a bunch of other options I'd try next time... and potentially ask for it to be spicier. Great location (minus the parking situation) right next to downtown. Grateful for the extended dinner hours of Tokio. Not on my list of top ramen spots in Denver but will definitely be a to-go when it's later in the evening and I need to satisfy a craving! Perhaps someday I'll try some of their non-ramen options as well... fantastic extensive menu.

The place is so cool and such an awesome casual date night spot. I have been to this location twice now and both times I have had a wonderful date with my partner. The ambiance is dim with intimate tables, and the layout really makes you feel like you are having a private conversation even though the place is packed. Now the menu is also great, because if you are craving Japanese there is something for everyone!! Solid sushi for the sushi fan? You got it. Interesting apps ranging from fried squid to tuna tartare to dumplings? It's there! Ramen so you can tuck in on a cold night reminiscing on your Naruto phase? YUP. Aside from having a well executed, diverse menu with good service and romantic ambiance, we all know what really matters is the food. Here is what we have ordered and our favs: 1. Shoyu Ramen: Classic, rich, really great flavor. Have ordered this twice now! 2. Chef Sashimi Selection: Worth the price tag since the sashimi slices are BIG BOIS. The fish was surprisingly fresh for being in a mountain town. If you are willing to spend a bit for sushi, this is a solid choice. 3. Fried Squid: SOO good. The sauce on the side was awesome and the squid was cooked perfectly. Also great value for the amount of squid you get! If you need a larger app that will please the table, this is it. 4. Philadelphia Roll: Massive for the value. For around $9 you get 8 large portion that is very filling 5. Salmon avocado: large pieces of salmon in the roll, not massive and as filling as the Philadelphia roll but still very fresh.

The hubs and I met a friend here for a catch up and dinner. Service was fast and friendly which is always a plus. We started with the chicken Kara-age and shishito peppers appetizers. Both were good; the chicken wasn't as juicy as I've had elsewhere. I opted for the veggie/vegan ramen. Hands down the best tofu presentation I've had with not only a crispy tofu but also slices of the sweet tofu sushi pockets. It was a nice surprise. The veggies were good as were the noodles. The broth had a bit of a grainy texture from the soy base.

Oh, Tokio. Someone recommended your fine establishment to me in 2019 when I asked for above average food spots open late. Why did I wait so long? Well there was a little thing called COVID, but I'm glad I finally made it in! I always forget about these businesses that are a stone's throw from Coors Field. Heed my advice and come this way. After a long day on my feet, I needed a place to plop down at a bar and indulge in silence. Tokio, open until 11pm except Sundays, was exactly what the doctor ordered. On the heels of an impending snowstorm, I was craving rich flavorful broth to soothe the soul. Now I know Tokio is known for their ramen and sushi, and I really expected to have ramen. But then I saw...I saw... Katsu. Curry. Rice. A highly, HIGHLY underrated dish in Japanese cuisine. And ironically enough it's one of my all time favorites. The combination of sauce, rice and panko crusted pork (or chicken depending on your mood) is one I believe most people should experience multiple times. As soon I laid eyes on it, I just had to order it. Tokio's rendition is meticulously crafted, deceiving large and jam packed with rich flavors. The curry sauce/broth consistency is chef's kiss. With a hint of heat on the back pallete, this will keep you going back for more. The velvety sauce coats the rice beautifully. I doubt you'd be disappointed. As for the Berkshire Pork (added bonus), it was pounded thin but not too thin, cooked to a tender center and crisp exterior. Consider this fella a happy camper after a dish, rather a meal, like this one. Now I came here around 10:20pm on a Wednesday night. However all the staff members were working hard, fulfilling takeout orders and bussing tables. I didn't require much attention sitting at the bar, as I find joy merely staring at the chaos of the kitchen. I would 100% eat this Katsu Curry again. However, when I return I should probably try what they do best. Props to local restaurants for all that they do!

Amazing sush and great service! We got the handrolls for spicy salmon and yellowtail and they were delicious

A late night craving for some sushi and drinks - a great place for both. We ordered a variety of pupus (appetizers) and drinks - Black cod (miso marinated), whole squid, grilled mackerel, tuna tataki sashimi, with a great a variety of sake and Japanese beer (surprised that they carry Orion (beer from Okinawa). The dishes were grilled, prepared, and plated in an outstanding manner - while we did not taste the ramein, based on the pupus, the other items on the menu would definitely be of high caliber too and worth trying for my next visit.

Great atmosphere, service, and food. We also had sake. We came because we heard the ramen was worth the trip. It was, and we enjoyed it (I had the ramen air, which is vegan) but the sushi definitely left me wanting to come back and try more! We had the diablo roll. The garlic butter made it pretty different from most sushi I've had, but I enjoyed the variety. The menu had several fun rolls on it, plus your standards, and sashimi. Husband says the fried chicken and gyoza were good.

Every time I come here... I wanna do the 5.5lb ramen challenge. One day...I will conquer this challenge...one day.

Tokio is a Japanese fusion restaurant located near Coors Field. It offers a traditional Japanese menu with a western twist. The space is your cookie cutter suburban restaurant except located in an urban environment. The service was pretty albeit uneven. The sushi was fresh and too well made, with the exception of the rice which had the tendency to fall apart upon picking up. We started with the chicken karage which was badly executed. The breading was either undercooked or over cooked, but it felt like the skin was left on the chicken so the texture was weird and hard to bite into. The miso ramen was deceiving because it looked small, but actually a very large portion. It was decently executed, but did lack a miso flavor and the bamboo shoots was hard to bite. Overall, it was an uneven experience with the sushi being cool and fresh, but everything cooked left me disappointed.

Service and ambiance 5 stars. Tonkatsu Ramen is a 6/10 The sushi meat they used was fresh. Rice was good. We ordered over 120 dollars worth of sushi but every bite of different sushi rolls tasted incredibly salty. They asked our opinions at the end of the meal and let them know about the potent salty flavor that overwhelmed the flavor profiles of sushi and proceeded to have three different members of the restaurant come over and let us know that there's no salt in their sushi, told us we were using too much soy sauce or something etc etc. We politely informed them that regardless of how the flavor happened it's what we were tasting which left a lackluster sushi experience for us. We were sharing our honest opinion without any other intentions behind it and the response we received felt weird. We were a group of 4 who have had the blessing of having amazing sushi all over the country and overseas so we consider ourselves a decent judge of flavor and profiles. The nigiri was excellent though. All in all, I think it was just an off night or an off order for when we were visiting.

Oof. This is an okay spot if you are REALLY craving ramen, but definitely (hopefully?) not the best you are finding in Denver. Few notes - small area for indoor dining, no outdoor dining, ordering online and via phone available for pickup. What went well: - ordered online and got my food quicker than expected, so that was nice - packaged well, easy to combine, heat up, serve - service was so so friendly, especially the woman helping at the online orders - they did not slack on the heat added to my ramen per request, and I appreciated that's a free option The eh: - broth was very much "fine." Not much life to it, more salty than rich and I think without the heat I requested it would have lacked in flavor - toppings were similarly a little blah, nothing felt super fresh although maybe that was a takeout consequence - expensive! I feel like usually with ramen I am stuffed and half heartedly picking for noodles at the bottom of my bowl by the end. This felt too pricey for the portion size Will I be back? Maybe if I'm craving, but I would definitely try the appetizers before ordering ramen again. Convenient for the neighborhood, but that's about it for me.

This is our go-to spot for a great date night! Sushi is delicious no matter what you order. The air ramen is bomb, and the service makes this a great spot for quick stop ins if you're planning other entertainment downtown.

Been coming here for years. The ramen is delicious. The sushi is great. The curry is my fav in town. And the tonkotsu Ramen.

If you are wanting a good ramen spot, look no further. We were lucky enough to snag a spot at the bar on a Sunday evening. They don't do reservations here, but It was fun to sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs do their thing. We were in the mood for some warm and spicy ramen and stumbled upon Tokio. Our server mentioned the 2 most popular ramens were Diablo and the tonkotsu. Both DELICIOUS. we got the tonkotsu extra spicy and it was delicious - perfect mix of salty and spicy.. and it's a real spicy (gave me some sniffles.. but the good kind!) The Diablo was way creamier and milder - it had a perfect balance of flavors and I was lucky to get to try both. The pickled ginger in both was unique and gave a little bite of freshness and sweetness. Would probably order the same 2 again next time to have the best of both worlds. The sushi looked delicious! Definitely on the pricier side but the different rolls sounded and looked so good. Might have to try a roll next time. Portions on the ramen were huge. We were stuffed!! I wish they had a HH - my understanding is that it's been taken away due to COVID. There's free street parking out front! We will be back - thank you Tokio!

Went here for my birthday dinner last night and WOW, just WOW! Front the appetizers to the entrees to the dessert everything was amazing. Tokio is doing dine in but walk ins only, no rsvp. Just call ahead and get your name on their list, trust me the wait was worth it. Off street parking, kinda hard especially on a Saturday night but we managed. Our server was very attentive and quick. The atmosphere was hip and clean. Not a lot of tables (damn you covid) but doable. Food came out pretty quick too, not to long of a wait considering how busy they were. So we ordered, baked mussels, takoyaki, gyoza, miso soup, hip hop roll, Chilean sea bass, and cremoso diablo ramen. Baked mussels 5/5- baked to perfection, comes in 5 and I still wanted more. Takoyaki 3/5- I felt like this was a tad bit over cooked. Gyoza 5/5- pan fried to perfection and it was HUGE, the filling inside was very tasty and portion correctly. Miso soup 5/5- okay hear me out, this was probably the best miso I've had. The tofu inside was pan fried on the outside and still very soft in the inside and instead of seaweed it was chopped up baby bokchoy. The flavoring was everything I hoped for and for being a side soup, it was a generous amount! Hip hop roll 5/5- I'm still dreaming about this roll. MUST HAVE! The seared salmon on top really set the whole roll off. Chilean sea bass 3/5- was a tad bit over cooked also and the flavoring was a bit off, a bit too salty perhaps. Cremoso Diablo ramen- 5/5- hands down best ramen in Denver! Very rich and flavorful with a kick in your mouth. Green tea cheesecake 5/5- so fluffy and perfect in every bite. Overall my experience here was nothing less than great! Come and support your locals!! Highly recommended.

I haven't been to this place I'm years and I'm so glad I recently got to try it again. We got the cremoso diablo, chicken kara age, and some sushi. The chicken kara age wasn't as crispy as I wanted it but still worth a try. The creamoso diablo is a rich creamy broth. It's not too spicy and better than the spicy shoyu. We got the amaebi nigiri, king salmon, and unagi. It was all really fresh and so good. I would definitely come back again. It's kind of disappointing that they got rid of the happy hour.

I've gone here a handful of times so I guess it's time to review . The 5 stars here is due to the overall performance and location of retauRsnt First and foremost , good ramen is hard to find . And usually , ramen spots do not serve extensive sushi's and entrees . TOKIO , however, is one of a kind . To fully describe TOKIO , you just understand first the location . TOKIO is located in the heart of downtown Denver where prices of food are exaggerated . The richest of the rich play and work around here . That is why prices at TOKIo is a bit high . TOKIO isn't just a ramen spot (although ramen is DEFINTELY their specialty ) . On the other hand , Tokio is a full izakaya , ramen and bar : Ramen - very extensive . I always get tonkatsu but they have at least 5 more different types of broth . Their appetizers change a lot but they have good food like siu mai , etc . Their sushi selection is unbelievably extensive . I am a big fan of OTORO and this place always serves the absolute freshest OTORO in Denver . I also love their uni and lobster roll . All in all , Tokio has some really good food . I just wish they return their pre pandemic hours when they closed it

I cannot stop going back!! Food is amazing, service has always been fast and amazing. One of my favorite spots in Denver

Awesome place for late night ramen. Chill lighting, fountains, and best of all - dank ass food.

YUM!! I love this restaurant!! All of our food was absolutely delicious and very fresh. We came on a Friday evening with no reservations and had to wait approximately 45 minutes because they were packed until they closed. I can see why. Prices are super affordable. Cool atmosphere and very friendly staff. Will be back!

Tiny hip sushi Raman restaurant Many great item menu that we expected to taste better from the social media hype. The sushi was less than grade A. The tuna had that thin string usually in lower grade of fish The pot stickers had a strange flavor and fell apart The ahi I'm lacked flavor and average. Not as greasy as Sunday dim sum but seemed a bit healthier We ordered a roll with garlic butter that they should have plated separately so the butter did not run on the other sushi on the board The staff overall seemed bored and tired. Would have been more pleasant to have low grade sushi with happy people Nothing we had makes us want to return. Glad we tried this place but again my expectations might've been high because of all the social promoting going on for this place.

It genuinely pains me to write reviews like this. But after trying this local spot twice (3 years apart), the service and the food were of one-star quality. Let me preface this by saying we live right across the street from Tokio, so if it were good restaurant we'd be here all the time. But instead, we have only been here twice in the 3 1/2 years we've lived in the neighborhood. I'd like to mention that the one star I'm giving Tokio is solely for the presentation of the food. That is the absolutely only thing they excel at. Take a look at my photo and you can understand how one could assume that the food would be tasty. Unfortunately , that assumption would be wrong. As other reviews have mentioned, the food is far too salty. The first time we went here, we got a few sushi rolls. Nothing special. This time, we decided to try the ramen. My boyfriend got the Tonkotsu and I got the special Summer Ramen. I could only eat two bites of my ramen because it tasted so salty and just had a very odd flavor (my boyfriend described it as "Grocery Store Sushi Flavor"). My boyfriend's Tonkotsu ramen was sub par. We have been to several other Ramen joints in Denver and he usually gets a tasty Tonkotsu (major shout out to Jinya, who has the best ramen I've had!). He finished his ramen, but it was nothing to write home about. While my summer ramen sat with two bites taken out of it. This is a perfect segue to talk about the service at Tokio... The first time we came here, our server went missing halfway through our meal. He literally never came back and we had to flag down another server who responded with, "Ugh, he does this all the time." She ended up grabbing our check for us, otherwise we probably would have been stuck waiting on our original server for the rest of the evening. On our second visit to Tokio, we were seated upstairs and had a female server. After we were seated by the hostess, it took a noticeable amount of time until we saw our server to greet us and ask us for our drink order. So long, that we just ordered food and drinks at the same time due to fear of her not coming back soon. My boyfriend and I recalled the previous serving experience and just hoped this one would be much better. Spoiler alert... it was nearly the same. After taking our order for food and drinks, she only came back at the end of our meal. The hostess delivered our food. Had our server checked in with us even once during our time there, she would have realized that the entirety of my meal was still on the plate because it was so inedible. By the time she finally came to check us out, I was hoping she'd see that my meal was all still there and would ask if I disliked it or wanted something else instead. She saw the full plate and didn't even ask if there was anything wrong with it! She just took it away and brought the check, which charged us full price for my meal. She didn't offer to take off the meal or even reduce the price. Pretty basic etiquette for a server when someone doesn't touch the food due to the taste. Not even an offer of getting me something else instead. We put our credit card with the check and waited for her to come back. But she never did. A different server ended up offering to check us out. This is TWO times that this has happened at Tokio. They very obviously need better servers. I don't understand how this type of experience can be the norm. Overall, I cannot and would not recommend Tokio. I'm very easy to please (feel free to check out my other reviews!). All I need is some good eats and decent service. So when a restaurant compels me to leave a one-star review, you know that something is wrong. As we walked home, my boyfriend and I agreed that neither of us have any desire to return to Tokio for bad food and even worse service. I whole heartedly hope that ownership reads some recent reviews and takes note so that other patrons have better experiences in the future.

They get 4 Because I was expecting a great ramen Although I have to say that I had some sashimi and the seafood was fresh. That made it all worth it. Sushi 5 stars Ramen 3 1/2 Super heavy creamy broth. Veggies well cooked Noodles were Al dente Broth heavy and not that hot a bit salty. Good presentation. Overall 3 1/2

I had the shoku ramen and my friend the Diablo ramen. Both very good. De gyoza was excellent too.

Very cute place. There's a upstairs area, could be good for a large group to take over the area. Decor was simple but really enhance the dining experience. Select parking spacing in the back and a parking garage for the entire building. Ramen review only - Server was attentive and constantly checked in on us. Arrived late Sunday night and we were quickly seated at the community table. Miso Ramen - broth was good - not to salty - satisfied my boyfriend craving for ramen. smaller portion than I'm used to coming from LA. Tonkotsu Ramen - The broth was sooo salty. I was a bit disappointed. The noodles and veggies were cooked perfectly. The broth was creamy minus the grainy taste - I'm assuming it was from the paste which was making it salty. Just bummed I couldn't enjoy it, such a waste I'll be back to try out the sushi, curry and yakitori.

We visited this summer and were surprised by the quality. Takoyaki was good, the sushi was well rolled, and the nigiri was fresh! Really enjoyed the savory Katsu Curry Ramen which is a rare find on menus! Our server was an older, kind Japanese lady. I have to note that the parking was difficult as there was only street parking and there are big apartments in the neighborhood.

Hands-down, best ramen I've had in the US. I went brave and tried something that didn't seem Japanese at all, their signature spicy ramen. All the flavors in the soup complimented each other amazingly. The jalapeño, soy milk, dashi (stock), garlic, and additional ingredients actually brought out a very new flavor that was still very Japanese in many ways. Noodles they chose for it were also a great match! Gyoza - they actually make it in-house. 5 star!!!!!!

We are in town and this place was recommended! The service was a bit slow. It took 13 minutes for a server to come over to us and it wasn't busy at all. But our food and drinks came out rather quickly. Good food and clean!

The Skinny: Great ramen & sushi in Denver Atmosphere: Cute japanese spot with 2 floors & bar seating. Came here twice, once for dinner and once for happy hour. Didn't have to wait either times but could see it getting crowded during peak time periods. Food: The ramen here is great. The soup base and ingredients were very well balanced. My one gripe is the pork isn't the best I've had for ramen. It was a bit too lean and dry vs the fatty melt in your mouth pork that I'm used to. If the pork was a bit better it would be 5 stars. Would recommend the Spicy Shoyu and Tonkatsu. The salmon sushi roll we had was also very good and fresh. Came here a second time for happy hour and was a bit disappointed in the food. The spicy tuna and salmon skin rolls we got wasn't as good as expected. Not sure if it was just an off day or because it was us coming in during their late night happy hour. Service: Friendly service. We came in during a time where the AC was broken and there were very forthcoming and accommodating. Do want to note it can be a bit slower during busy time periods. Price/value: $$ the bowls of ramen are pretty large. Would I come back? Yes, the ramen was great and would definitely come back for that.

Best sushi we have had yet, special night with my girlfriend ended in a 10/10 due to the freshest most authentic sushi, fantastic and attentive service, and an atmosphere that was well thought out, coming back very soon!

We ordered a bunch of Ramen and some appetizers. Everything was super delicious. No question, best ramen in Colorado for me. The problem was the portion to price ratio. I'm not one who eats crazy quantities of food to get full. I struggle to finish a single Chipotle burrito. At Tokio, I had an appetizer and TWO orders of ramen and I was still HUNGRY. Seriously, come on.... noodles are cheap to make and so is soup broth. We ended up leaving and ordering a meal somewhere else to fill our bellies and spare our wallets more pain. It's a shame because if their food was reasonably priced, I'd probably come here once a week. Instead, I basically tell all of my friends, "you have to try Tokio once because the food tastes so good." And when my friends ask me why not keep returning if the food is so good, I tell them, "because it's hilariously overpriced for the portion you get."

This places has one of the best ramen I ever seen. The staff is always accommodating. There is plenty of parking. It's a very nice place with always great service.

There's so many things to love about Tokio.. opened late night, great food, excellent service and amazing atmosphere. We started with the king trumpet mushrooms which was delish and just a nice light start to our dinner. Chicken karage, which is probably one of the better chicken karages I've had. Also Ordered a variety of different sushi and rolls, but the star of the meal was definitely the katsu curry rice. They definitely make one of the best katsu curry rices that I've had. The curry flavoring is just perfect, the meat is perfectly battered and fried, just one bite and you're hooked. I haven't tried their ramen yet, but that will be something I will need to try on my next visit.

Came here late on a Thursday night since not a lot of places are open and I was craving Asian cuisine. The hostess seated my friends and I right away. The whole vibe and atmosphere was pretty chill for a late night spot. I ordered the chicken kara age as an appetizer to share and had the pork Katsu curry. Not pictured was sushi and two bowls of ramen. Overall, the appetizers and shareables were pretty tasty. The sushi was fresh and very pretty to look at, and the chicken kara age was also good. That being said, the main entrees were disappointing. The pork in my curry dish was rubbery, so def overcooked. My friends who had the ramen said the flavors were underwhelming and needed more salt. TLDR; come for the apps and booze, skip the entrees. Everything came out to roughly $70+, which I didn't find worth that much.

Just came in to Denver from Dallas and needed a late night spot for some sushi. Our server jade was super cool and the prices for the quality was pretty good. It didn't blow my socks off but for a late night sushi joint you can't be upset about it. BUT... If this was marketed as a ramen place I would have to give it a three star review. Don't come here for the ramen. The meat was not worth the calories. The soft boiled egg was great. The broth and noodles were above average quality. Would come back for the apps and sushi but I would recommend removing the sushi from the menu or getting someone that is much more passionate about how the process and the ingredients.

Great service and excellent food! Definitely recommend this place where everything is really fresh and made from scratch!

Update: I don't know what has happened to this place over the last six months but it has gone down the drain quickly... Every time we have been in orders have been messed up or late or completely forgotten by the wait staff. The kitchen staff/food is amazing which is very unfortunate as the servers do not offer proper service. When we were in tonight our order was completely messed up and I asked to speak with the manager to which I was told by three different employees that there is no manager right now and they are in a managerial limbo. I can't believe how unprofessional things have become. I know I'm not the only one noticing this, as today it was snowing and usually when the weather even gets remotely cold, this place is packed right at 5 PM when they open... Today there were only about 10 people in the whole place and it never got busy. Now you know why.

This spot has some of my favorite ramen in downtown Denver. I don't eat seafood, so I get the Cremso Diablo Ramen every time I go here. It's their most popular ramen dish, with pork and chicken broth and heavy cream added as well. They have a lot of seating here for a small restaurant, I do a mix of take out and dine in here, and the food is consistently good. My friends I came here with ordered some sushi rolls and they are MASSIVE! Everyone was really satisfied with their meal here and had plenty to take home for leftovers. Last but not least get their spicy edamame to start!

Came from out of town and Tokio looked amazing and was so excited to try. Waited over an hour and a half for our food. Server didn't communicate "their kitchen is busy" while we were waiting for our food. Spoke to the manager and the manager didn't care to take any initiative to make sure our table was taken care of correctly. Terrible service, literally would never recommend this place. Place was decent, not worth the terrible service or price.

Good option for consistent ramen and sushi! The fish and vegetables always taste fresh. Tokio's vegan ramen is some of the best I have had, and the portions are very generous. The miso soup is also one of my favorites and comes loaded with crispy tofu and veggies (the most filling miso I have ever had). One of my favorite parts about Tokio is daily happy hour! A selection of rolls from the menu are available for around $3-$4 each -- a great deal. The salmon hand roll and the tuna roll are two of my favorite rolls. The happy hour menu also includes some appetizers and drinks. Service is always very quick and friendly. Tokio does fill up during happy hour on the weekends, so be prepared that you may have to wait. I have been here a handful of times and have never been disappointed!