Sakura House

If you're looking for an unpretentious, no-frills-needed, simply authentic hidden gem, look no further. You've found it.Sakura House is the real deal. Just delicious (humbly so) Japanese dishes. Emphasis on the noodles, but they do have a variety of other things. I've gotten ramen here a handful of times and I've always been happily impressed. Recently I got the tempura udon, and it quickly became my new go-to. The little fried shrimp and veggies were crispy to perfection and the salty broth and slippery udon noodles complemented them like a match made in heaven.I don't mean to overstate this fact, but it bears repeating because I fear places like this are becoming an increasingly rare breed: they're not doing anything fancy here, and it's INCREDIBLY refreshing. I don't have anything against all the fusion-y, inventive, niche, Instagram-worthy places invading the Highlands and RiNo, but sometimes it's a breath of fresh air to return to the tried, true, and trusted classics. Sakura House is one of those. They're not doing anything extra because they don't need to - their food is good enough to speak for itself, and it does. The aesthetic is unembellished, but the people working here are incredibly friendly and kind, and the atmosphere is comfortable and homey.If you're a true food-lover, I can't recommend this place more. Paramount in its simplicity and reliability, Sakura House is a little hidden treasure right in the heart of Denver.

While working downtown can often feel a bit underwhelming these days, Sakura House brings me a lot of joy when I venture out to lunch. It's a quaint establishment, tucked in the Sakura square area. Quiet and clean, and the service is always personal and attentive. I've had the Tenshin Don (shrimp omelette), the Mabo Tofu, and the Katsu Curry. I always like to mix up my order to try something new, but truly everything has been delicious. The plates come with miso soup and salad as well. I got the Takoyaki last time I went too, and it was very tasty with a great springy texture. I like to wash it all down with the verdant green tea. Given what fast casual food costs these days, Sakura House feels like a genuine deal. Check it out, and I'm sure you'll be charmed and leave full and pleasantly satisfied.

Someone recommended their ramen here so I thought I'd check it out. When I arrived a little past 11, the closed sign was still up but fortunately some diners inside waved me in. As soon as I saw the menu, I should have known not to order the ramen. It's a classic Japanese diner spot and this ramen wasn't going to be extraordinary. But, against my better judgment and because it was cold, I ordered the negi (green onion) ramen with egg, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots. I got the ramen and tasted the broth. Slightly spicy but not a lot of depth. The noodles were the kind you can get at a grocery store. And the bamboo shoots had a weird floral flavor. The highlight was the soft egg which was cooked well and still had that soft center. The server was nice and I think if I came here again it would be for one of their other dishes. I would think Denver has better ramen (I saw a Jinya ramen nearby) but if you want Japanese comfort food this is probably a good spot.

This is an interesting review to write. We drove all the way into downtown to try this place. It's in Sakura Square. A small Japanese area with shops, restaurants and a Buddhist temple. The building itself was a huge let down. I actually thought we were on the wrong place at first. Upon entering, in thought I was inside a 1970s Denny's. Odd colors, run down and desperately in need of upkeep, maintenance and updating. I half debated leaving. We opted to stay and we were glad we did. Our server was a Japanese woman that simply should not have been more pleasant and accommodating. Here is where it gets good... I ordered the seafood Raman and it may have been the best bowl of ramen I've had in my adult life. The noodles, broth and veggies were absolutely perfect. Nobody there knows how yo paint a wall but they can cook the hell out of a bowl of ramen. My wife's oodon noodles were also, flatly perfect. As was our starter that I can't spell not pronounce (see photos). We ended with red bean and strawberry mochi. The mochi was likewise, perfect. Our check was fifty bucks for two people and worth every cent. Ignore the decor and plain surroundings. Ignore the fan falling out of the ceiling in the bathroom. The food is first rate and exceptional.

I was looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant and found this place. the entrance was hidden behind the building, so it was a bit hard for me to find it. However, as soon as I walked in, I knew this place is an authentic Japanese restaurant. The way they decorate the inside, the menu, and the presentation of the dish was so authentic. Since I am so familiar with Japanese food, i will rate the taste 4 out of 5. It wasn't surprisingly good, but wasn't bad. The lady who served the food seemed very nice though. The only reason that I am giving 3 star is because the plates seemed not clean enough. I was even served on a chipped plate. The overall experience was ok, but I don't think I would go back.

I used to come here every year when I was in Denver for business and it was great. Now in the last 2 years this place has become a joke. They are never open when they say they are, last year and this year I drove all the way from Aurora in a rush after work just to find they closed early again (or never opened that day) and wasted my time and gas driving there. If they are always closed why don't they just close the business instead of waisting peoples time and gas!!!!If I could give them negative stars I would!

A cozy and friendly service place for lunch. The Nabeyaki udon was flavorful. The Yakiniku bento box was also delicious!

We come to this place every time we are in town. Today's visit was a little sad. They didn't have Karaage and that's basically the whole reason we went. We did try the katsu curry though, and it was delicious! Exactly like I remember in Japan.

Tasty Japanese food at a reasonable price. I recommend you get the bento or "set" for the best value. Later take a walk around Sakura square and check out Pacific mercantile and walk further to union station for more fun. A true hidden gem in growing Denver

I wanted to like this place because of nostalgia to the previous business, but unfortunately I left shaking my head. Sakura House still has that home-y feeling and the foods are very much homemade. But if this is authentic Japanese cooking, then it must be from a region of Japan I don't know how to appreciate. The ramens were flavorless with the pork largely overcooked to the point of rubbery and the eggs were no more than soft boiled (didn't marinate enough to have flavor)The fried chicken and fried calamari helped earn a star but that's about it. We waited for a while to even get water. It's just sad that the place doesn't seem very lively.