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Restaurants in Highlands

Kumoya - Denver

4.2
428 Google reviews

One of 21 restaurants we've tracked near Highlands.

Things to Know

Kumoya is an upscale Japanese omakase restaurant in Denver known for pristine sushi flown in overnight from Japan and Dragon Ball-themed cocktails, offering an elegant counter-style dining experience with passionate chefs.

Reviewers consistently praise the extraordinary freshness and quality of the sushi—described as buttery and melting on the tongue—paired with attentive service and a refined, lively atmosphere that makes special occasions feel genuinely special.

  • Sushi is exceptionally fresh with overnight fish shipments from Japan, prepared with visible care right at the bar
  • Staff goes out of their way to personalize the experience, remembering occasions and engaging warmly with guests
  • Creative Dragon Ball character-themed cocktails add a fun, unique touch
  • Elegant plating and presentation reflects genuine chef passion for their craft
  • Pricing is notably high, and a 20% service fee is automatically charged, which may surprise some diners
  • Ramen broth reportedly lacks flavor compared to the quality of sushi offerings
  • Small seating arrangements mean limited table space for larger parties

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Hotate roll
  • Nigiri selection
  • Unagi
  • Modern bibingka

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What Visitors Say

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Daniel Smith

4 months ago

A truly remarkable experience. The staff was so friendly in greeting us, all congratulating us on a happy anniversary and making the night feel special without distractions. The food was spectacular, each dish elegantly plated with wonderful flavor combinations that brought it all together with each bite. The chefs clearly were passionate about their creations, describing the work that went into it and the origin of the fish selected. The drinks were so creative and specially crafted, all named after awesome dragon ball characters (huge plus for anime nerd like myself). This might be our favorite Japanese restaurant in Denver!

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Scott Godsey

3 months ago

This Japanese restaurant that delivered an elegant dining experience. The atmosphere was calm, refined, and beautifully designed, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. The service stood out as exceptional, with staff who were attentive without hovering and knowledgeable at least for the questions we had. The food itself was excellent, prepared with care and presented with the kind of detail you hope for in a higher-end Japanese restaurant. The food is very authentically prepared by chefs right before your eyes at the bar. Just a really fun place. It is on the pricey side, but the overall quality, ambiance, and service made it feel worth it. A great choice for a quiet, night out.

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Angelica Draper

4 weeks ago

Delicious omakase, elegant ambience, and friendly service. Dragon ball theme cocktails were a fun touch. Cool, modern spin on bibingka and very tasty too. The menu is priced higher but for special occasions and as far as quality goes, worth it. Had a really positive experience overall.

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Hoa Halina Le

2 months ago

First time dining here. There were three of us, and they seated us at a very tiny round table. The atmosphere was great, and the service was good. We ordered a few different rolls to try. The hotate roll was great—something different and very flavorful. The Bachi roll was just okay. We tried about 6–8 different nigiri; everything was good overall. The unagi was good, but there wasn’t enough eel sauce, so all you could taste was black pepper. My 7-year-old wanted to try the ramen. The noodles were cooked just right, but the soup base was bland—my child even said, “It’s tasteless,” which is disappointing for a $20 ramen. By the way, they automatically charge a 20% service fee. We were surprised. Compared to hundreds of other sushi restaurants in Denver, I wouldn’t come back here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kumoya - Denver worth it in Highlands?

Reviewers consistently praise the extraordinary freshness and quality of the sushi—described as buttery and melting on the tongue—paired with attentive service and a refined, lively atmosphere that makes special occasions feel genuinely special. Known for: omakase excellence with anime-inspired cocktails.

What should I order at Kumoya - Denver?

Popular choices at Kumoya - Denver include Hotate roll, Nigiri selection, Unagi, Modern bibingka.

What do visitors love about Kumoya - Denver?

Sushi is exceptionally fresh with overnight fish shipments from Japan, prepared with visible care right at the bar Staff goes out of their way to personalize the experience, remembering occasions and engaging warmly with guests Creative Dragon Ball character-themed cocktails add a fun, unique touch Elegant plating and presentation reflects genuine chef passion for their craft

Is there anything to know before visiting Kumoya - Denver?

Pricing is notably high, and a 20% service fee is automatically charged, which may surprise some diners Ramen broth reportedly lacks flavor compared to the quality of sushi offerings Small seating arrangements mean limited table space for larger parties

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