Sushi Kazu — Restaurant in Centennial

Friendly authentic Japanese owners (Yama & Miho). Open sushi-chef bar was rollong out beautiful trays all evening. Sachi was our nice server. We had delicious spicy tuna roll plus salmon, shrimp and scallop sushi. Balls of octopus were succulent. Tempora shrimp and veggies were nice to break up the sushi. Both deserts were yummy. Took home miso and hamachi kama, also delicious. All sushi places are pricey for quality and this place was average for that category but I could have made it more affordable by selecting plates and combos but we just wanted to just pick around. Comfortable atmosphere. We were almost the first ones there at 5:30, but did not get that weird empty feeling at all, probably because it is a smaller place. I've been to Japan several times and other American sushi restaurants, and I'm glad the owners wisely traded the floating plates for a more personal experience. Good thing we arrived early because it filled up to a such a busy level by 6:30 or 7 on a Saturday, we had to ask for more water as the wasabi is plentiful. ;) We heard even the kids laughing instead of the usual whining or crying. It's March and I've been uncomfortably chilly at the last 6 restaurants, but I noticed right away I didn't need my over-sweater here which was nice. For some reason I just loved the between-paper-and-cloth napkins I haven't seen before. Looking forward to frequenting this little gem of a restaurant...

Came on day 3 of the grand Re-opening (2/1). The owner was the only one making sushi. Granted it was a snowy day and not full but still handful of tables of curious customers to try it out given the change in ownership. The service was decent, nothing special but at least 4-5 staff working so not slow. The chef, however, was just like an old grumpy man. Not friendly, not welcoming, and not personable at all, He had at least 6 adults at the sushi bar and didn’t interact, say Hi or smile at any of the customers. And then the way he cut nigiri and sashimi - narrowest and thinnest slices we’ve seen. Literally had fish cut narrower than my skinny index finger. We initially thought he sliced each piece in half for his style of presentation. Turns out; that’s how he cuts them. Yet, the prices are some of the highest we’ve seen. This ain’t Uchi or Sushi Den/Izakaya Den type of place to charge the same prices only to serve tiniest slices of mediocre sushi. Most rolls were basic and some creative. The owner is charging $11 for fresh wasabi, exactly y the same portion of which goes for $3 at sushi restaurants in town . There are so many great and good sushi restaurants in town with very good quality fish, good cuts and presentation and friendly customer service but this...

I’ve had the pleasure of dining here several times over the past few years and each time has been an amazing experience. It is a Japanese run sushi restaurant, and most if not all of the staff are also of Japanese descent and speak Japanese. The food is authentic and delicious, with an amazing selection of sushi, sashimi, ramen, gyoza, and other Japanese dishes. Their menu is affordable as well, in comparison to other sushi restaurants I’ve visited. The restaurant itself is cozy and decorated with Japanese items and calligraphy quotes hand-written by the current owner and chef. The staff are welcoming and happy to accommodate any dietary needs such by as separating food items into a different plate for family members with allergies. It’s also common for me to run into Japanese friends and acquaintances because the restaurant is well known and popular among the Japanese community in the Denver area. Overall it is a restaurant with great food, a friendly ambience, and a nice gathering place for celebrations and get-togethers with...