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Nakazawa Japanese restaurant in Aspen, Colorado by Chef Daisuke Nakazawa serves Omakase Sushi in addition to a full menu.
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Nakazawa Aspen, originally planned as a temporary pop-up, has become a permanent fixture in the mountain town. The restaurant offers fresh fish and modern …
Nakazawa – CLOSED, 305 S Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611, US
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Reviews
Manuel Sanchez
I have been to several of the best sushi restaurants in the US and in Japan. For its reputation and the price point, I was expecting Nakazawa Aspen to land somewhere in that sphere, and unfortunately it fell short.
The sushi was great, but not every piece delivered the freshness and accuracy you may expect.
The sake/wine pairing was good, with the wines standing out more than the sake selections.
The service was a high point, worthy of a 5 star rating.
… moreThe sushi was great, but not every piece delivered the freshness and accuracy you may expect.
The sake/wine pairing was good, with the wines standing out more than the sake selections.
The service was a high point, worthy of a 5 star rating.
Brendan G
Absolutely fantastic. Sat the the chefs table and had an incredible experience. I have been to Nobu, Uchi, Sushi Bar, Matsuhisa etc and this is by far the best sushi I have ever had. It is without question the Michelin star experience that you are looking for. Stunning meal, amazing service and a spectacular experience. Not to be missed!!
… moreTom M
Great omakasse dinner at the sushi counter. The somm made a great sake rec to start off the evening. The food was great and the chef was super knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great evening and enjoyed it as much as the NYC restaurant. Highly recommend but bring your wallet (but well worth it).
… moreLon Welsh
I would give this six stars if I was able to do so. I’ve been to Japan many times and this is the best Omakase (chefs selection) I have had outside of Japan.
Extremely cool atmosphere. Very professional and attentive service but never in the way. And the food was outstanding.
… moreExtremely cool atmosphere. Very professional and attentive service but never in the way. And the food was outstanding.
Golfer_Foodie_Gamer
It’s called something else but it had a Pop-up Gin-Joo that ends on Jan 30th.
The ramen was the best in thing I’ve eaten in Aspen
… moreThe ramen was the best in thing I’ve eaten in Aspen
The Collector
Not sure what the people that gave one star ⭐️ expected or thought Nakazawa is.
I had the full Omakase at the counter with Wei and it was a phenomenal sushi experience.
The freshness and texture of the fish is some of the best you can find. Sourcing quality has a cost and if you are not willing to pay for premium quality then Nakazawa is not the place to go.
Every dish was prepared with attention and rigor; the rice is the secret as its exactly what every sushi establishment should aspire to get to. The service was attentive and cordial.
If you go here you know you will spend a pretty penny, might as well reserve at the counter and eat Omakase. The patio I find to be like going to a roller coaster and after seating getting off without having done the ride..
Hope you enjoy your own experience if you go as I enjoyed mine yesterday night!
… moreI had the full Omakase at the counter with Wei and it was a phenomenal sushi experience.
The freshness and texture of the fish is some of the best you can find. Sourcing quality has a cost and if you are not willing to pay for premium quality then Nakazawa is not the place to go.
Every dish was prepared with attention and rigor; the rice is the secret as its exactly what every sushi establishment should aspire to get to. The service was attentive and cordial.
If you go here you know you will spend a pretty penny, might as well reserve at the counter and eat Omakase. The patio I find to be like going to a roller coaster and after seating getting off without having done the ride..
Hope you enjoy your own experience if you go as I enjoyed mine yesterday night!
Steven H
My wife and I were in town and we decided to give it a shot. We lived in Seattle and New York for years so we’re no strangers to high end Omakase style sushi bars.
Food – definitely fresh and well prepared, as you would expect from restaurants at this caliber. Their Uni from Hokkaido was not the freshest I’ve ever had, but considering it’s Colorado I’ll give it a passing grade. Variety of the fish was good. We had two kinds of uni, bluefin tuna agami and O-Toro, wagyu tartar, and other assorted fish. The chef did a great job handling the sushi and his technique was superb.
Why only 2 stars? Portioning and pace. The entire meal felt very rushed. Merely an hour after we sat down the chef told us the meal was complete – my shortest Omakase experience so far. For a $800+ (with alcohol) Omakase dinner for two you don’t want to rush your guests. And most importantly, you want to make sure they leave happy and well-fed. Out of all the sushi restaurants that offered Omakase style dinner I’ve been to on the west or the east coast, I’ve never left the restaurant hungry. There are both higher and lower end sushi restaurants out there that will make sure you are happy before they finish the Omakase service. Do they charge extra if you want more food than what they typically offer. Maybe. But they definitely offer the options which means they care. And that to me is the number 1 item when it comes to restaurant service and hospitality industry in general. Especially when you pay a few hundred dollars per person for a sushi dinner, it’s more about the experience.
Will NOT recommend this restaurant unless you must have sushi in Colorado, which I agree this is probably your best option. Fly to Seattle, San Fran, LA, or New York if you’re a true sushi lover. It’s worth the air fare…
… moreFood – definitely fresh and well prepared, as you would expect from restaurants at this caliber. Their Uni from Hokkaido was not the freshest I’ve ever had, but considering it’s Colorado I’ll give it a passing grade. Variety of the fish was good. We had two kinds of uni, bluefin tuna agami and O-Toro, wagyu tartar, and other assorted fish. The chef did a great job handling the sushi and his technique was superb.
Why only 2 stars? Portioning and pace. The entire meal felt very rushed. Merely an hour after we sat down the chef told us the meal was complete – my shortest Omakase experience so far. For a $800+ (with alcohol) Omakase dinner for two you don’t want to rush your guests. And most importantly, you want to make sure they leave happy and well-fed. Out of all the sushi restaurants that offered Omakase style dinner I’ve been to on the west or the east coast, I’ve never left the restaurant hungry. There are both higher and lower end sushi restaurants out there that will make sure you are happy before they finish the Omakase service. Do they charge extra if you want more food than what they typically offer. Maybe. But they definitely offer the options which means they care. And that to me is the number 1 item when it comes to restaurant service and hospitality industry in general. Especially when you pay a few hundred dollars per person for a sushi dinner, it’s more about the experience.
Will NOT recommend this restaurant unless you must have sushi in Colorado, which I agree this is probably your best option. Fly to Seattle, San Fran, LA, or New York if you’re a true sushi lover. It’s worth the air fare…
Nick Rallis
Sit at the bar. Far and away the most standout dining experience in Aspen. The only negative reviews I’ve read are people wanting to talk about how sophisticated they find themselves (likely east coasters.)
Tips: No need to go with an over the top Sake. Ask for the Sake that they recycle and use as their water carafes, or otherwise something very dry.
Don’t be above a Japanese lager too.
Lastly… Pay no mind to the kemo sabe hats donned by the patrons, it’s simply the equivalent of wearing a whale bone margarita necklace in Vegas.
… moreTips: No need to go with an over the top Sake. Ask for the Sake that they recycle and use as their water carafes, or otherwise something very dry.
Don’t be above a Japanese lager too.
Lastly… Pay no mind to the kemo sabe hats donned by the patrons, it’s simply the equivalent of wearing a whale bone margarita necklace in Vegas.
Christopher Kelly
I enjoyed the premium omakase sushi tasting menu. The food and service was phenomenal.
I usually enjoy Matsuhisa or Kenichi but this will be my new go to spot.
… moreI usually enjoy Matsuhisa or Kenichi but this will be my new go to spot.
Francois Nehama
We never made it to the food because the hostess was so rude that we decided to turn around and leave. We had a reservation and were herded like cattle instead of being welcomed. The restaurant was empty on a Wednesday at 7:45 but the hostess acted as if she was a manning the door at the trendiest club in town
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