Temaki Den Menu, Prices & Denver's Best Hand Rolls

Temaki Den specializes in two Japanese sushi traditions: temaki-zushi (hand rolls) and aburi-zushi (flame-seared sushi). Hand rolls are cylindrical nori cones filled with fresh neta (fish or other toppings) and shari (vinegared rice), rolled one at a time and served immediately so the nori stays crisp. Aburi pieces feature neta flash-seared over an open flame before being placed atop a bed of rice. The restaurant also offers traditional nigiri and an omakase (chef's tasting) experience.

Temaki Den is located at 3350 Brighton Blvd Unit #100, Denver, CO 80216, inside The Source Hotel Market Hall in the RiNo (River North Art District) neighborhood. The restaurant can be reached at (303) 200-0530 or by email at gm@temakiden.com. Parking is available in The Source Hotel garage (first hour free, $8/hr after).

Temaki Den serves dinner Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Lunch is served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Happy Hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The Bar Ikki counter is walk-in only; main dining requires reservations through Exploretock.

Reservations are strongly recommended for the main dining room and sushi bar and are made through Exploretock, with a deposit required at booking (refundable upon arrival or with 12+ hours' notice). The Bar Ikki counter is first-come, first-serve and accepts walk-ins -- it's a good option if you can't snag a reservation. The restaurant releases reservations 14 days out at midnight Mountain Time. Tables for 1-4 guests are held for up to 2 hours; parties of 5-6 have 2.5 hours.

Temaki Den is a partnership between Toshi Kizaki, co-founder of the award-winning Sushi Den (established 1984 -- widely regarded as one of the premier sushi restaurants in the U.S.), and Kenta Kamo, who serves as managing partner and executive chef. Chef Kamo grew up between Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Japan, trained in Tokyo izakayas and a Nagano ski resort hotel, and previously led the kitchen at OTOTO Denver, which earned multiple 'best Japanese restaurant' awards in 2018-2019. The restaurant opened in late 2020 and is part of the Den Corner Restaurants family alongside Sushi Den, Izakaya Den, and Ototo.

Aburi (pronounced ah-BU-ri) is a Japanese technique in which the neta (fish or other topping) is flash-seared over an open flame before being placed atop a bed of shari rice. The searing caramelizes the exterior and changes the texture and flavor of the protein -- similar to the Maillard reaction -- while leaving the inside near-raw. Temaki Den's most celebrated aburi preparations include eggplant, scallop, and wagyu New York strip, all mentioned prominently in Denver press coverage of the restaurant.

Temaki (hand rolls) are a Japanese sushi format in which neta and shari rice are wrapped inside a sheet of nori in a cylindrical cone shape. Unlike maki rolls cut into pieces, a hand roll is a single large cone meant to be eaten immediately after rolling, before the nori softens. Temaki Den's kitchen rolls each piece to order for optimal texture -- one reason the restaurant is considered among the best in Denver for this specific format.

Yes. Temaki Den offers an omakase (chef's tasting) experience on request -- you do not need to decide in advance. Simply notify your server at arrival, or note preferences when booking. The chef tailors the multi-course progression to your food preferences, dietary restrictions, and budget. Larger parties (5+) ordering omakase must either all participate or place identical orders -- contact the restaurant in advance if your group has mixed preferences.

Temaki Den accommodates vegetarian, pescatarian, and most allergy requests with advance notice -- gluten-free is specifically mentioned as supported. Standout vegetarian-forward items include the eggplant hand roll and aburi eggplant, both of which have received strong press mentions. Note dietary needs when booking via Exploretock or by emailing gm@temakiden.com. For severe allergies, contact the kitchen directly at (303) 200-0530 before your visit.