Tai Tai Japanese — Restaurant in Denver

My husband and I have really tried to support this restaurant over the past few years, because we were excited to have a good sushi option in our neighborhood and their sushi is great. But their service sucks. The first few times we visited within an hour of their closing time, they gave us attitude and acted offended that we would give them business so close to the time they wanted to close up shop. So we started accommodating them and would order well in advance of closing so as not to piss off the staff or be treated rudely over the phone, which is problematic on its own.

But the last straw for us was being charged a 20% service fee for a takeout order that we placed last weekend. I understand their policy of charging a 20% service fee for dine-in orders so the staff gets compensated, fair enough. But why are they charging a 20% service fee for takeout orders?? What service are we paying for when we are picking up our own order and not being served? When food costs are already skyrocketing, having to pay an extra 20% on a takeout order is unacceptable and cost them...

As someone who has tried many sushi establishments in Denver at this point, I was very sad about the closing of Sushi Sasa, one of the most consistently excellent restaurants in the city. Tai Tai is a small but just as excellent sushi bar from the same owner that brings all of the freshness and flavor Sasa had with some new unique items in a more intimate and cozy setting. The fish is fresh, there are several vegan/vegetarian options on the menu, and everything tasted exceptional. Worth checking out the desserts as well which have unique flavors like the chestnut mousse. I felt like the prices were generally very good, but the lunch specials especially were very generous for the price. Not to mention the chef-owner Wayne, who has decades of experience working in and operating sushi restaurants in Denver, and his staff who always provide outstanding customer service. Highly recommend checking...

Editing this review (again) because I continue coming back every time I visit Denver for work or to see friends, and Wes and everyone at Tai Tai continue to be the absolute best! Counting the days until we move back and this restaurant is one of the biggest things I look forward to!

Had to amend my review because quite honestly this might be my favorite restaurant I've found while living in Denver, and is certainly one of the saddest parts about leaving. Simply put, the excellence of not just the food, but all of the staff as well, is absolutely phenomenal and is worth mentioning all on its own before even acknowledging the amazing value received for the price. I look forward to coming back when I visit Denver...