Ukiyo

4.7

111 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

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
Website
http://www.ukiyoomakase.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Paul Sananikone

Location
1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703
Area
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
US$500.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 - 13 Nov 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".
Kizuna no Tabemono “Food of Connection” Menu 3
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
10 Jan 2025 - 1 Jul 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.

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

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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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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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Nicholas
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 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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Vance
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 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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Joe
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 January 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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Alex
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 January 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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Kevin
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible. Best dining experience ever
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Tara
VIP
Denver
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 5 January 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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Rachel
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 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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Jamie
VIP
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 January 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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Ukiyo is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street
Area
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

Website
http://www.ukiyoomakase.com/
Phone number
(720) 949-1345

Ukiyo

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Experiences

Toast to Tuna

Kizuna no Tabemono “Food of Connection” Menu 3

Menu

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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