Japanese restaurants in Rocky Mountains
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Osaki's
There is no finer sushi in all of Vail, and possibly the state of Colorado, than here. Osaki is a star disciple of Nobu Matsuhisa (yes, that Nobu). He worked in the LA restaurant, when Nobu only had one shop, and eventually opened this hole-in-the-wall temple devoted to all that is sweet, tender, raw and holy (we're talking about fish!).
It's not cheap, but what Vail haunt is? Plus, if you go with one of the combo dinners you'll get out for under $50. And whatever you do, do not leave without tasting the salmon. It's simply spectacular. Osaki offers 30% off rolls in the summer, and reservations are advised in peak season. You'll find it hiding behind Campo de Fiori.
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Takah Sushi
It's not as celebrated as Matsuhisa, but it's not quite as expensive either and this fun basement and patio sushi bar has tasty cooked small plates too. Think sirloin wrapped asparagus, Kobe beef sliders, atomic lobster (yeah, it's spicy), the usual sushi and some creative rolls, such as the ninja (tempura avocado and crab salad wrapped in tuna).
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Domo Restaurant
'Japanese country food' doesn't really capture the refinement of dishes at Domo, Denver's best Japanese restaurant. The spicy maguro and hamachi combination donburi is an explosively flavorful combination of fresh fish, seaweed and chili-soy dressing. Each main is served with seven traditional Japanese side dishes.
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Matsuhisa
The fifth link in Matsuhisa Nobu's iconic global chain that now wraps around the world. This converted house still turns out spectacular dishes such as miso black cod, Chilean sea bass with truffle, and flavorful uni (sea urchin) shooters. You'll want to keep ordering until you can eat no more.
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