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Sushi
Sasa
Once upon a time beautiful, clean, exquisite restaurants
packed people in like sardines, and had those without a
reservation or an incomplete party stuck outside
waiting, often in the cold, or pummeling each other at
the bar. Denver I have news for you! The mouthwatering
sushi restaurant Sushi Sasa has expanded!
Sushi Sasa is located in the promising area of the lower
highlands. This sushi sanctuary is popular among the
local community, yet does not receive all the acclaim it
deserves. With the elegant new addition Sushi Sasa is
prepared for an abundance of new business. Entering the
new addition you are confronted with gorgeous black and
white Japanese sliding screens. This gives the feel of
intimacy and seclusion from the other side of the
restaurant which is more active and energetic. The
restaurant is now separated into two different rooms.
The entrance is more energetic and brightly colored.
Take a right, and you enter into a serene lightly
colored room. The difference in atmosphere from one room
to the other is incredible.
At my intimate two top my guest and I were able to enjoy
conversation even though the room was packed. The tables
are perfectly separated as to keep the intimate feeling
which was introduced upon entering the room.
Looking over the specials we were surprised and in awe
of the monk fish fois gras and had to try it. I was very
interested as to what this would taste like as usually
fois gras is made of duck or goose liver. To my surprise
it was quite similar. I have never tasted any fish that
tasted so similar to wild game. The fois gras was
complimented with a miso reduction and balsamic demi
glaze, along with a sliced strawberry with a small
dollop of caviar.
This was the healthier option of our two appetizers. The
second was called the dynamite which comprised of bite
size tempura battered shrimp and asparagus with a thick
layer of spicy aioli covering the top. This
mouthwatering combination was by far my favorite dish.
The main course included succulent halibut and fresh
crab nigiri, followed by a simple Negi toro roll. I
loved the simplicity and freshness of this roll. It was
rolled with the rice on the inside with toro, which is a
fatty bluefin tuna, and scallions. The rice was not of
an overwhelming proportion as you see at many sushi
restaurants which try to hide the amount of fish inside
the roll. It was a perfect combination.
Overall the quality of the fish was of the greatest
standards. The atmosphere, service, and food created a
noteworthy evening. I will definitely be returning soon!
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th Street
303.433.7272
Past Reviews
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