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Ukiyo, Denver, CO

Ukiyo

4.8
4.8
140 Reviews
$50 and over
International
1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
    International, Laotian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:45 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • 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
  • 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

  • Late Night Nigiri

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 18, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
    Unwind with our Late Night Nigiri experience—where refined dining meets a laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy a coursed nigiri menu showcasing the freshest seafood, expertly prepared for the perfect bite. Pair each course with handcrafted cocktails, sake or japanese whiskey and savor impeccable sushi.
    Late Night Nigiri 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

  • Toast to Tuna

    $500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 - Nov 13, 2025
    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

Menu

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What 140 people are saying

Ukiyo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Denver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukiyo offers a remarkable dining experience with "exquisite" service and "unique and fantastic" food. Chef Paul crafts a "delicious and meaningful menu" with innovative dishes that "explode in flavor." While some diners expected more sushi, the fusion menu still delights. The atmosphere is "amazing" and staff "knowledgeable."

140 Reviews

  1. Hailey VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is awesome and I would recommend to anyone for a special occasion. Read about the experience prior, going in I assumed it would be more sushi because I didn’t really research. We still had a wonderful time and plan to go again. A must do experience.

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  2. Dan VIP

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always - the food is unique and fantastic, service is impeccable.

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  3. Erica

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a very well planned and pleasant experience, each dish was carefully selected and explained. Every dish had a unique, savory and delicious flavor. The service was exquisite and amazing. Will definitely be back soon.

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  4. McKenzie

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, absolutely worth it! Beautifully crafted menu and the chef shares the knowledge of the dish with each course.

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  5. Lance VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit. This is one the best dining experiences in the state. Will be back again and again and again. 6 Stars!!!

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  6. Craig

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ukiyo was an incredible experience. The finely curated meal explores many different avenues with many exploding in flavor. All of the courses are well thought out and placed in an order that makes sense. If you are into a truly transcendent omakase experience, you should make a reservation immediately.

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  7. David

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent curated experience. Well prepared and an amazing atmosphere. Sale pairing was fantastic.

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  8. Andrew

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ukiyo was a cool experience, but i was hoping for a more sushi focused menu. More than half the items served was not sushi. And fusion inspired. Sushi was not hand made at the table and only prepped. I guess I was expecting a traditional omakase experience.

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  9. Gabriel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent flow, great food, knowledgeable staff. It was an excellent experience, start to finish. Will certainly be returning once the new menu set comes out.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an amazing experience, both chefs explained every dish, you were able to taste every single flavor, the texture blend in with every single one of the ingredients combined. Cocktails were very unique. I highly recommend this place, and would definitely go back.

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FAQs

Ukiyo is rated 4.8 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver Suburbs
  5. Whittier

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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
    Tue–Thu 5:45 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Laotian, Japanese
  • 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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