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Kenichi Aspen, Aspen, CO

Kenichi Aspen

4.6
4.6
773 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
!There is another Kenichi nearby in Snowmass, ensure you are booking at the correct restaurant!

Thank you for visiting Kenichi, Aspen's premier contemporary Asian cuisine and world class sushi. Known for its exciting sushi bar, bustling dining room, and hip bar scene. A local favorite, serving Japanese cuisine and world-class sushi in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Locals favorites include Yellowtail Serrano and Tuna Tataki Sashimi, Dynamite Lobster and Black Cod Misozuke.

Enjoy our private Rockstar booths and Aspen's only private Tatami Room for larger parties. Treat your palate to our world class selection of Japanese Sake, Fine Wines and an exceptional variety of Japanese Whisky, Mexican Tequila, and other fine spirits.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 920-2212

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Brian Jenkins

  • Private party facilities

    Kenichi Aspen offers a private tatami room that seats 8-14 people. We also have two rockstar booths for semi-private dining, 4-5 people. Please contact us at the restaurant for any large party requests, res@kenichiaspen.com or 970-920-2212, kanpai!

  • Private party contact

    res@kenichiaspen.com: (970) 920-2212

  • Neighborhood

    Aspen

  • Cross street

    Hopkins and Hunter Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Most local hotels and lodges offer transportation to and from Kenichi.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

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  1. szzzzzz

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    The waitress brought us a dish that we did not order she then came and took it from our table where it had been sitting for almost 10 minutes and tried to give it to the table next too us since it was their order they obviously refused it. Need is say more…
  2. AndyB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will happily go again, and recommend Kenichi to anyone. Expect a relaxed service, not rapid-fire delivery of each course.
  3. Aldo

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Aspen. The Dynamite Lobster roll and Dynamo rolls are always fantastic. Unique favor combinations that they consistently deliver as remembered, and absolutely incredible. The Hot Rock wagyu beef is a special indulgence and a lot of fun at the table. Fried tofu is sublime - light tempura batter and delicious sauce. Staff is incredibly helpful, engaging, and informative. WIll always make the special effort to have a meal here at Kenichi!
  4. fw23673

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    hands-down one of the best sushi places I've ever been to in my life. From Service, to the flavor in each dish it was impeccable.
  5. LocalSACritic

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great but expensive. Wish they would develop a kids menu
  6. TroyT

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A true Aspen Gem. 5 Star service. FRESH food and beautifully presented.
  7. JayB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Kenichi, Have dined there many times in the past. Finally back in Aspen after several years away. Kenichi was our 1st dinner out reservation and was as awesome as we remember.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic place, food was amazing!! The specialty rolls were amazing.
  9. BruceA

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good time. I make sure we have dinner there every time we make it to Aspen.
  10. RobertS

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We went before the rush. Had lobster tacos, miso black cod, torched salmon, and a Hawaiian role. Very delicious with great presentation. Topped it off with a glass of 12 year Pappy. Top notch all around.
  11. DiningDuo

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I really don’t like your system of how the food comes out. Two of us had all of our dishes come out a half an hour before our 4 friends got any food. It is extremely frustrating to continually have to ask the waiter when the other guests food was going to come out.
  12. PSfoodie

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Deliciously reliable spot in Aspen for sushi and more. Had an especially good dinner this time tasting different sakes with our meal.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    Our reservation was at 7:00. We got out Sunset, Blake and Dragon rolls around 8:30-9:00.
  14. MichaelM

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing across the board! Will be returning!
  15. MariB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing dining experience as always and we had the best waitress of all time! Thank you!!
  16. Allison

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had amazing food and wonderful service. All of our food was remarkable, but the miso black cod really impressed us. We would definitely come back here again
  17. Josh

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious sushi. Creative dishes. Always reliable.
  18. MariaR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Kenichi. Great fresh sushi and many other items to choose from.
  19. ElizabethS

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Overpriced. Decent sushi. I’ve had better.
  20. DavidS

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Really bad service! The place was busy but our waiter barely checked in on us and I had to ask 2 other servers for a drink and they said they couldn’t do it and that I should ask the waiter. Irritating since he didn’t come back for over 15 minutes. Also, we got the hot stone with the wagyu. They dropped it off and no comment. How long to grill the meat, etc. Just basic things that ANY moderately good restaurant would take care of. Then, one item, the short ribs comes on top of mashed potatoes. You think they’d bring you silverware to enjoy that dish. But no. We struggled with our chopped sticks for mashed potatoes. Ridiculous! They need to work on their service in a big way! We were at Matsuhisa the night before and it was significantly better in every way!!
  21. MurrayK

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want great Japanese food in Aspen you won’t do better than Kenichi
  22. LauraG

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very good cocktails and sushi. Service was excellent —very attentive and friendly. Ambiance was good except for a table with 4 small children nearby. The children were constantly running through the restaurant and screaming. Not a relaxing evening until they left.
  23. Happy

    Chicago

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely outstanding, but super small portions and a very large bill at the end. It is definitely suitable for a splurge evening.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jao took care of us and made sure we had a great time. She’s amazing since we sat down until we left. Thank you Jao!!
  25. HillaryS

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great place for a sixteenth birthday - highly recommend
  26. ErikB

    Minneapolis

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful flavors excellent quality lovely service
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service
  28. Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The place is beautiful and the food is amazing: presentation and taste. Although I would like more elegant music
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing good and service
  30. Realist1

    Naples

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service good but food orders came out at all varied times and some hot/some cold, not the best pace. 1 sushi roll came out 5mins after ordering, another 25mins after ordering. BUsy but not so much that the pace was so infrequent.
  31. elman

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The madai nigiris with ponzu...are amazimg
  32. 2fullfoodie

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fish and cocktails were fantastic. Menu creative and interesting. Wanted to try everything. Expensive.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    Truly terrible experience. 2 people- we ordered a few plates to share and they brough them all out together in 5 minutes and then presented us with the check. Also, the fish quality is VILE. Awful and will not be returning.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and service. Food was fantastic!
  35. fish

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent
  36. osias

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice people. Nice food. Little tie. We have sushi and sashimi and was tasted.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun vibe and chill staff. Definitely would recommend to anyone.
  38. ValentinaS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good idea
  39. CathyZ

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another great meal and a great server
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Food

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kenichi Aspen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 920-2212.

Kenichi Aspen is rated 4.6 stars by 773 OpenTable diners.

Kenichi Aspen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Kenichi Aspen

533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Hopkins and Hunter Street

  • Neighborhood

    Aspen

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Most local hotels and lodges offer transportation to and from Kenichi.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Jenkins

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (970) 920-2212

  • Private party facilities

    Kenichi Aspen offers a private tatami room that seats 8-14 people. We also have two rockstar booths for semi-private dining, 4-5 people. Please contact us at the restaurant for any large party requests, res@kenichiaspen.com or 970-920-2212, kanpai!

  • Private party contact

    res@kenichiaspen.com: (970) 920-2212

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