Sawara — Restaurant in Denver

Looking at previous reviews, had really high hopes to try this. Ordered the sashimi sampler and 4 rolls. The “white tuna” aka escolar and albacore made up half the sampler and they were both completely inedible and not fresh. When we asked the hostess checked and came back and said “this was cut this morning”…unfortunately doesn’t speak to freshness or quality. Tuna was grainy. Salmon was fine. Rolls were fine but nothing special.

Service was lackluster, worst ever received at a restaurant, water not refilled one time. Pay bill at front on the way out.

Skip this and go...

I ordered a Spider Roll. I've eaten Spiders for years from other places, and they were all prepared the same. A whole soft shell crab deep fried rolled in seaweed and rice. THIS was a cheap joke. Inside was imitation crab with a few chunky "things" in what tasted like mayonnaise with imitation crab meat on top. Two of us ordered the Spider Roll, and both of us have never ever seen anything close to this costly fake crab nonsense. The server forgot sugar and lemons. We had to repeat our requests. I...

Outstanding food and service! I ordered over the phone for pick up and the lady was so lovely. She was also the best when I got there. I ordered the Hawaiian and Tropical rolls. Both exceeded my expectations as they were full of fillings and toppings as you can see and very well packed. Everything was very flavorful and the prices are reasonable. I’m so happy I found this hidden gem and will be returning soon. The actual restaurant is also beautiful and I would definitely eat...