Tai Tai Japanese

A college friend of mine that I have not seen in over 6 years came into town for a recruitment event and asked to meet up for dinner. I recently moved to this area and have not had a moment to begin exploring to find my favorite food options, but Tai Tai is now top on my list for favorite sushi and poke in the area. First off, service was phenomenal. I should note that we were there on a Tuesday evening so it was nearly empty, and our server knew just the right balance between ensuring we were taken care of but not hovering since we were one of a few tables at that time. Also, it is a small and quaint space but expertly decorated to make you feel like you are in a high end restaurant.As for the food, we each ordered poke bowls and shared the pork gyoza. I ordered a triple tuna poke bowl and my friend ordered a double salmon and single yellowtail poke bowl. It was by far some of the freshest tuna I have had in the Denver Metro. My friend echoed that sentiment and with her living near the ocean in Cali, that is high praise. The arrangement of the bowl and delicious sauce combinations made this the best poke bowl I have had, ever. And at only $18, I have already made plans to return with my wife for her to order and for us to try their specialty and craft sushi menu. The gyoza was also good, but probably nothing to phone home about. That being said, the presentation of the appetizer was top notch with a beautiful tempura flake fried onto the center dumpling. Overall, if you are looking for a higher-end but still casual spot for a date, reunion, or small gathering of 4 or less people, I would HIGHLY recommend checking out Tai Tai. Just note, because the space is cozier, they do require reservations so grab yours as early as you can for busier nights or just a bit ahead for slower evenings. I would not recommend larger groups for this space.

Tried this on a whim on a Friday for dinner-5:20 arrival. There was no wait but it appears they are a newer spot and I imagine that will change in time. We tried the Rocky Mtn Roll, Tuna roll, YJC roll and a tuna poke bowl. The smoked trout was really delicious in the roll. All portions were a good size, the poke bowl came with salad and miso soup. My son (17) commented how you could tell the tuna was good quality. The staff were very friendly. I recommend this spot if you're craving sushi. The menu is not huge which I sometimes find overwhelming and makes it hard to decide when going out for sushi.

Overall: Seafood is fresh. Simple, straightforward menu. Clean, contemporary vibe. Minimal seating.Food: Ordered the lunch combos and an order of uni nigiri.Chirashi - Fresh ingredients. Fish is not fishy. Plain and not bastardized in any way.Handroll sushi - Fresh. Correctly portioned. Miso soup - Standard with seaweed and tofu.Salad - Ginger dressing was good. It's a white color vs the usual light pink im used to seeing. More runny consistency, which I prefer in this case, vs thick and creamy.Uni - Creamy and smooth. Not fishy or gooey.Water - Tasted weird. I'm guessing it might be because the glass water bottles were prepped and stored in the fridge with no caps/lids so whatever odors in the fridge flavored the water?Service: Polite, quick, smooth.Place: Chill. Small place, so not the best for big groups more than four.Price: $$. Makes sense considering the location. They also charge an automatic servicing fee.

This is some of the best sushi you're going to find in Denver. The quality and freshness of the fish is exceptional, even reminding me of some of my favorite west coast sushi joints. The bluefin tuna tasted like the ocean, which previously I only thought possible when eating sushi on the west coast. The size of the rolls and handrolls are substantial, so you can get full eating here and spend very little relative to other sushi places. The ambience here awesome. It's a really tiny place, seems like they can fit at most 20 people. It smells and looks great in there, and during the evening they have nice dim lighting. The sushi chef and the rest of the staff are very nice and attentive. It's a great experience eating here. And it's the kind of place you can come anytime without reservations (still very little people know about this place, not sure why). They also offer delivery which is definitely something I'll take them up on at some point.If you're familiar with Sushi Sasa downtown, I think this has the same owner and the food is similar. I would say though that this place edges out Sushi Sasa slightly because the fish tasted fresher and the rice was warm right out of the rice cooker. I've ate at all the sushi institutions around (Sushi Den, Uchi, Matsuhisa, Temaki Den, Makizushico, etc) and this is legitimately right up there with all of them.

Tai tai has received so many positive reviews, and it did not disappoint! The sushi was extremely fresh and all the rolls were perfectly executed upon! The space is pretty small with only 20 to 30 seats, but it is decorated beautifully! They do add a service fee to all charges, so be cognizant of that when you go in, but that does cover gratuity! The old fashion was good but would look to try another drink next time. Definitely a great local sushi spot and will be back!

Personable service, very fresh fish, extensive but not overwhelming menu. Hummus in the cucumber avocado veggie roll is a delicious addition, and the tofu burrata is lovely. So glad we have them in the neighborhood!

The fish was super fresh. Flavors were awesome. Love the kewpie Mayo used in the sauces. Loved my Poke bowl. The only thing I'd recommend is not using disposable plastic to-go trays for a $45 in-house lunch. Not so appetizing, or environmentally friendly. Otherwise the food was great.

We are in town for a few weeks for medical stuff and stumbled on this place our first night and wow, it did not disappoint! Delicious fresh sushi, most welcoming and attentive staff, and beautiful intimate setting! We sat at the bar and met the owner and he was so kind and even made me off menu request. 6 stars!

Incredible food, lovely ambience and brilliant staff in a cool and classy restaurant.Checks all the boxes.Very high praise!

One of our favorite restaurants not just because of the amazing Sushi but the service is always impeccable. It's wonderful having one of the owners make your food right in front of you. We love the quaintness and intimacy of Tai Tai.