Sushi Kazu

This place is such a hidden gem. Timy sushi spot that has a killer happy hour. Service was dynamite, they were trying to bring in some soju and let us sample it with them, they were super nice! The chef was great and he evenade us a unique roll he made on the spot he's been working on. They do sake tastings so definitely follow this place..highly recommend the dinner special for a bit of everything and some extra unagi nigiri!

Having just visited Japan this past March, I appreciate being able to really tell what is "authentic" sushi restaurants. Sushi Kazu is it, it is not run by other Asians but purely Japanese. From the moment you sit down, you're served with an appetizer - to really whet your appetite - without having to ask for it or be billed for it! It was a crab and cucumber salad, with a mayo dressing that's not sweet, perfect for summer days! This demonstrates the Japanese hospitality so well. Everything we had: from the sushi, to grilled items like Takoyai and Yakitory skewers, to Tempura, and even the plainer stuff like udon noodle soup and (simply) salted kamachi hama, was flavorful and carefully crafted. If I HAD to frown on one thing, it was the specials menu where they didn't make the dot prominent enough so I mis-read the Salmon Belly special to be $55 when it was $5.5 (LOL). Oh well, it made for a good laugh throughout our meal!

Been going here for years. I walked in yesterday and right away I knew something was different. It changed ownership. I wanted to leave as I am particular about where I eat sushi. This was my secret place. My friend said to give it a try. Well, I can tell you I won't be back. We had the spicy tuna hand roll, salmon and tuna sashimi, the baked mussels, volcano roll, hip hop roll and ordered the seared salmon belly special. The spicy tuna roll was good. Never received the salmon belly but was charged for it. Told the waitress and she said oh, you didn't receive it???? Then proceeded to take it off the bill. The hip hop roll we left uneaten. I couldn't put my finger on it but it was not tasty. The volcano roll was not hot/baked. They torched the top to make it looked baked and warm but it was cold and the tempura mushy. The sashimi was ok. Baked mussels would have been nice if not for the bbq or whatever sauce they put on the spicy mayo.While sitting there, we heard multiple customers ask if it changed ownership. I will surely miss the old Sushi Kazu.

Newly renovated, under new management, and new chef. We were very curious how things would be different. Unfortunately the food fell short for us.While the layout of the restaurant remained the same, minor updates to the interior were noticeable. Service was extraordinarily slow, but I'm not factoring that into the rating because they were completely packed and they've only been open for a few weeks now.We ordered the chef special, a katsudon, a few select pieces of nigiri, and fresh wasabi. The chef special comes with soup, salad, cooked salmon, sashimi, spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll, and tempura mix.The katsudon had really good, well-integrated flavors of rice, egg, and sauce. The katsu itself was pretty basic and average, maybe even a little below average. Comforting though... I'd rate this dish 3.5 stars alone.Soup was standard miso, and it's always a welcome part of a full course japanese dining experience. The salad was nice and fresh with a pleasant ginger miso dressing.Tempura was perfectly executed on average ingredients. Batter and fry were excellent. The shrimp and veggies were fine, but they were just fine and nothing great.Cooked salmon was decent, above average, but nothing special, especially for being at a Japanese sushi restaurant.The fish in the sashimi and sushi were cut in a strange way. Extra large cut, which some enjoy, but I don't prefer it. The fish was fresh, but not top quality. Sushi rice was average. Soy sauce was just that super salty, low grade soy sauce. Not particularly tasty with sushi for me. The fresh wasabi was okay, but certainly not worth the extra $10. It looked like it was grated like parmesan cheese. It should have been grated on shark skin or something to make a finer paste. Seemed like a waste of a potentially good ingredient. I would rate the sushi here 55/100. Edible, but not enjoyable.The unagi we ordered was average, and the tamago was okay, but one of the worst we had. To put things into perspective though, I wouldn't say that I ever had a tamago that tasted bad.I wonder if I'm being too harsh. The food is okay to eat, but when I compare the new Kazu with all the other Japanese sushi restaurants in town, it's simply not competitive.

I had the sushi deluxe dinner which included miso soup, rice, salad, sashimi, tempura, baked salmon, nigiri, and a couple rolls. The service was excellent, chef was friendly, and the ambiance was relaxing. Sushi Kazu is always a treat!

Sushi Kazu's new $19.5 bento was quite a treat with 5 main dishes to choose from along with rice, shumai, springrolls and potato salad, just the right lunch portion. Always enjoy their homey ambience. Here are their chicken katsu bento, tempura ramen and sashimi salad.

This place is so underrated. In Japanese culture they teach humility a lot. As if to reflect the very value and discipline, this restaurant's existence is extremely humble. It's almost as if they hate to get recognized. Whatever the case may be, my culturally diverse friends (married couple) wanted to meet me for a nice Tuesday evening meal at this restaurant. It had been a while the last time I had dined here; it sure was good to be back. I could always go for some pieces of sushi and sashimi at a place like this but I was craving for something more family style. After glancing at the menu, the sashimi and shrimp tempura combo (that comes with salad, miso soup and rice) caught my attention. It was a quiet Tuesday night so service was pretty fast. I was hungry for a nice dinner so everyone's food coming out from the kitchen so quickly truly satisfied our famished souls/mind. The 5 piece-set of my combo beautifully decorated our table. The hamachi kama we shared was a good portion and was perfectly prepared/cooked. My friend couple had nabeyaki udon (husband) and some rolls from the sushi menu (wife) and they all looked so good. I don't hear many people talk about this place (like I stated at the beginning of this review.) But I am officially declaring today that Sushi Kazu has a place in my heart. Next time, I'll bring my daughter for a nice family dinner.

I am suitably floored by the exquisite sushi, sashimi and the miso soup. EVERYTHING wasThe owner/chef Kazu comes from southern Japan is really fabulous and so friendly to everyone! An older gentleman, his skills are remarkable to observe and a pleasure as well.

I have no idea how I've missed this place after living in Denver for years... it's a gem. A taste of the motherland and my new place to go when feeling homesick, stressed, or want to celebrate a special occasion.The food is authentic. Not fusion. The portion of saba (mackerel) is GENEROUS and the flavor ON POINT. My husband got the yakiniku and it tasted like home. The sashimi was also fresh!If you're looking for a fusion place, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a taste of 日本 where the staff is friendly and kind, this is it. We will be back - again and again.

The food was fabulous and the service was incredible. It was clearly run by a family. They were all so kind and appreciative we were there. A small, quaint restaurant. Will absolutely go back again.