Restaurants in RiNo
TOKIO
One of 16 restaurants we've tracked near RiNo.
Things to Know
TOKIO is a stylish Japanese restaurant in Denver known for its exceptional sushi and miso ramen, featuring beautifully designed multi-level seating and thoughtful service.
This intimate, beautifully designed spot delivers restaurant-quality Japanese cuisine with impeccably fresh fish and rich broths that justifies its premium pricing and keeps regulars coming back.
- ✓Miso soup is consistently described as the best reviewers have ever had — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced
- ✓Fresh sushi rolls including a special tuna imported from Japan and spider roll that stand out even at higher price points
- ✓Multi-level seating with distinct vibes on each floor, including a stylish bar and cozy loft-like upstairs area with wood accents
- ✓Excellent miso ramen that rivals other Denver Japanese restaurants
- ✓Reasonable prices relative to quality, with drinks under $9 and thoughtful touches like seasonal desserts and Valentine's Day gifts
- ✓Staff is friendly and service-oriented, willing to make things right if issues occur
- ⚠Located slightly off the main track so it can be easy to miss
- ⚠Sushi is expensive, though reviewers feel the quality justifies the cost
- ⚠Kitchen communication issues can occasionally cause long wait times on specific dishes
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Dasha Sivakova
a month ago
Such a lovely place that makes you want to come back. The stylish design and cozy, well-thought-out atmosphere immediately impressed me — it’s really comfortable to spend time here. I recommend sitting on the second floor if possible; it feels especially pleasant and relaxed. The food was amazing: the miso soup is the best I’ve ever had — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The rolls are fresh, beautifully prepared, and very tasty. For dessert, definitely try the set of three mochi with whipped cream — absolutely delicious! I also loved the thoughtful Valentine’s Day touch — they gave us chocolate pencils as a gift, which was such a sweet gesture. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable for this level of quality. Highly recommend!
Kim HE
3 weeks ago
The lovely of loveliest places!! He sat at the bar and had the most delicious Ramen. They know their craft and their sushi looks amazing. We’ll be back to try it!! we had a hard time making a decision on what we wanted, which is never a bad thing.. They had beautiful seating downstairs, a gorgeous bar and upstairs seating, which was completely different. A smaller size restaurant, but mighty!!!
Mike
4 months ago
What an amazing little sushi place! It's a bit off the main track, so it might be hard to stumble on it, but I would recommend giving them a try. The interior is beautiful and I loved the wood accents. There appeared to be another section above, like a loft, for seating as well. Their sushi was very good and the special tuna roll they had fresh from Japan was the best tuna I've ever had. Very smooth and great flavor. The spider roll was also very good. I quickly glanced at the happy hour menu and it looked superb, so I plan to be back to give that a try. Highly recommend this gem!
Eric Yeeger
11 months ago
I came in expecting good, but left this place surprised and think it’s one of my favorite all around Japanese restaurants in Denver. We tried out some sushi, miso ramen, and dumplings - all were great in their own regard. I think the sushi, while still very expensive, did make me want to come back and try more rolls. The flavors were great and the fish was fresh - I’ve had a lot of rolls in a similar price point that did did not taste near as good. Miso ramen was also great and I’d love to try more of their ramen selection over time. I don’t get Miso very often, so it’s hard for me to say how it stacks up against other offerings in Denver. Drinks were great for being under $9 - I was happy with them. Had an issue where our ramen tool ~40 minutes to come out of the kitchen due to some miscommunication between server and the kitchen, but we were comped some desert in return and that made it right in the end. All in all - I think this place is slept on for Japanese fare. It is expensive, but I would definitely come back since it was so good. 4.5/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TOKIO worth it in RiNo?
This intimate, beautifully designed spot delivers restaurant-quality Japanese cuisine with impeccably fresh fish and rich broths that justifies its premium pricing and keeps regulars coming back. Known for: expertly crafted sushi and ramen, worth the visit.
What do visitors love about TOKIO?
Miso soup is consistently described as the best reviewers have ever had — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced Fresh sushi rolls including a special tuna imported from Japan and spider roll that stand out even at higher price points Multi-level seating with distinct vibes on each floor, including a stylish bar and cozy loft-like upstairs area with wood accents Excellent miso ramen that rivals other Denver Japanese restaurants Reasonable prices relative to quality, with drinks under $9 and thoughtful touches like seasonal desserts and Valentine's Day gifts Staff is friendly and service-oriented, willing to make things right if issues occur
Is there anything to know before visiting TOKIO?
Located slightly off the main track so it can be easy to miss Sushi is expensive, though reviewers feel the quality justifies the cost Kitchen communication issues can occasionally cause long wait times on specific dishes
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