Kenichi Aspen

Name: Kenichi Aspen
Address: 533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO, United States, 81611
Telephone: (970) 920-2212
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

773 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(970) 920-2212

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
Website
http://www.kenichiaspen.com/
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

Location
533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
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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Kenichi Mixed Greens$16.00
ginger dressing
Arugula Salad$18.00
shaved fresh brussel sprouts, heart of palm, baby carrots, pickled red onions, sunflower seeds, yuzu vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Salad$19.00
spinach, fennel, cherry tomatoes, crispy parmesan, lemon vinaigrette
Seaweed Salad$13.00
msg-free green seaweed salad
Hijiki Salad$13.00
black seaweed, lettuce stem, lotus root, bell pepper, ginger, sesame

Kushiyaki

2 per order

Beef$24.00
shaved beef, kizami crème
Bacon Scallop$27.00
Thai orange cilantro sauce
Chicken$18.00
teriyaki glaze
Lobster$34.00
roasted garlic yuzu aioli

Hot Rock

stone seared at 1000˚ - 6 pieces

Salmon$34.00
Scallop$37.00
Wagyu Beef$45.00
Combo$42.00

Tempura

2 pieces per order

Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Mushroom or Onion$7.00
Tempura Shrimp$9.00

Small Plates

Dynamite Shrimp$12.00
tempura fried, masago, aioli, eel sauce
Dynamite Lobster$32.00
tempura fried, masago, aioli, eel sauce
Blue Crab Tempura$33.00
garden greens, roasted shishito aioli
Pork Buns$25.00
cardamom pork belly, miso pickle, citrus kewpie, crispy onions
Wok Roasted Shishito Peppers$22.00
miso sea salt, parmesan cheese, shallots, yuzu tamari
Eggplant Dengaku$21.00
sweet miso sauce broiled, sesame onigiri
Crispy Tofu$16.00
garlic, ginger, sweet miso, green onion, shoyu
Spicy Tuna over Crispy Rice Cakes$27.00
spicy sesame tuna, wasabi cream, tobiko
Ton Gyoza$25.00
boar pot stickers, pan seared, with dried cherry nimono
Miso Black Cod$29.00
72hr miso marinated and broiled

Specialty Plates

Pan Seared Japanese Scallops$46.00
pan roasted wild mushroom and brussels sprouts, charred scallion cherry tomato coulis
Baja Red Snapper$44.00
Japanese eggplant puree, black truffle peel, shaved scallions
Asian Baby Back Ribs$25.00
hoisin, brown sugar, sesame
Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs$45.00
golden potato puree, baby carrots, gochu demi-glaze
Snake River Wagyu Beef Bites$39.00
creamy shrimp butter, crispy leeks, scallions
Teriyaki Plates$35.00
char-grilled, wok-seared veggies; Hanger Steak - Airline Chicken - Scottish Salmon

Sides

Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bok Choy with Ponzu Butter$14.00
Edamame$12.00
Spicy Edamame$16.00
Miso Soup$6.00
Rice$6.00

Specialty Rolls

Blake$26.00
tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki sauce
Greentail$26.00
yellowtail, tempura asparagus, scallions, topped with avocado, serrano, basil yuzu soy
Hawaiian$21.00
yellowtail, pineapple, asparagus, serrano, edamame paper
Godzilla$26.00
broiled eel, cucumber, topped with avocado, strawberry, teriyaki sauce
Dynamo$28.00
spicy crunchy tuna, serrano, topped with tuna, avocado, sesame, teriyaki sauce
Kenichi Special$26.00
snow crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado, topped with masago
Rainbow$28.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp
Mega Salmon$26.00
spicy salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, scallions, topped with salmon, garlic kosho soy
Austin - Plant Based$17.00
tempura asparagus, aioli, edamame paper, teriyaki
Pineapple Express - Plant Based$21.00
tempura asparagus, pineapple, topped with avocado, serrano, honey yuzu
Yasai Maki - Plant Based$16.00
asparagus, yama gobo, takuan, shiso, cucumber, avocado, kaiware, scallion

Classic Rolls

Tuna$12.00
Spicy Tuna$14.00
Yellowtail Scallion$12.00
Tempura Shrimp$12.00
Eel$12.00
California$14.00
crab, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo
Spider$24.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, scallion, masago, kaiware, yama gobo, teriyaki

Sashimi Specialties

Yellowtail Serrano
serrano, basil yuzu soy
- 4pc$24.00
Torched Salmon
dried shiso, dried miso, ground sesame seed, tosazu, garlic oil
- 4pc$22.00
Tuna Tataki
scallion, ginger, kaiware, myoga, kosho garlic soy, scallion oil
- 6pc$29.00
Shiso Madai
lemon zest, yuzu pepper, scallion oil, garlic chips, sea salt, yuzu jelly
- 4pc$34.00
Chef's Choice Sashimi 16 Pc
- MP
Chef's Choice Nigiri 6 Pc
- MP

Nigiri / Sashimi

2 pieces - nigiri is seasoned with wasabi by the chef

Tuna - Maguro$12.00
Yellowtail - Hamachi$11.00
Salmon - Sake$10.00
Mackerel - Saba$10.00
Freshwater Eel - Unagi$10.00
Octopus - Tako$9.00
Scallop - Hotate$14.00
Snow Crab - Kani$13.00
Shrimp - Ebi$9.00
Sweet Shrimp - Ama Ebi$14.00
Salmon Roe - Ikura$9.00
Flying Fish Roe - Tobiko$8.00
Smelt Roe - Masago$8.00
Quail Egg Top - Uzura (1)$4.00
Sashimi or Nigiri Combo 9 Pc$45.00
tuna, yellowtail, salmon

Sides

Kazami$4.00
Fresh Wasabi$4.00
Wasabi Combo$7.00
Ponzu$4.00
Basil Yuzu Soy$4.00
Spicy Mayo$1.00
Teriyaki$1.00

What 773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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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…
AB
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.
A
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!
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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.
LS
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
TT
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.
JB
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic place, food was amazing!! The specialty rolls were amazing.
BA
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.
RS
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.
DD
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.
PS
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.
OT
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.
MM
MichaelM
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing across the board! Will be returning!
MB
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!!
A
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
J
Josh
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious sushi. Creative dishes. Always reliable.
MR
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.
ES
ElizabethS
Chicago
47 reviews
vip
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Overpriced. Decent sushi. I’ve had better.
DS
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!!
MK
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
LG
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.
H
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.
OT
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!!
HS
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
EB
ErikB
Minneapolis
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful flavors excellent quality lovely service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service
V
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
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing good and service
R
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.
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elman
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The madai nigiris with ponzu...are amazimg
2
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.
OT
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service. Food was fantastic!
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fish
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent
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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.
OT
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.
VS
ValentinaS
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a good idea
CZ
CathyZ
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had another great meal and a great server
OT
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(970) 920-2212

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

Website
http://www.kenichiaspen.com/
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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Kenichi Aspen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Salads

Kenichi Mixed Greens$16.00

Arugula Salad$18.00

Wild Mushroom Salad$19.00

Seaweed Salad$13.00

Hijiki Salad$13.00

Kushiyaki

Beef$24.00

Bacon Scallop$27.00

Chicken$18.00

Lobster$34.00

Hot Rock

Salmon$34.00

Scallop$37.00

Wagyu Beef$45.00

Combo$42.00

Tempura

Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Mushroom or Onion$7.00

Tempura Shrimp$9.00

Small Plates

Dynamite Shrimp$12.00

Dynamite Lobster$32.00

Blue Crab Tempura$33.00

Pork Buns$25.00

Wok Roasted Shishito Peppers$22.00

Eggplant Dengaku$21.00

Crispy Tofu$16.00

Spicy Tuna over Crispy Rice Cakes$27.00

Ton Gyoza$25.00

Miso Black Cod$29.00

Specialty Plates

Pan Seared Japanese Scallops$46.00

Baja Red Snapper$44.00

Asian Baby Back Ribs$25.00

Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs$45.00

Snake River Wagyu Beef Bites$39.00

Teriyaki Plates$35.00

Sides

Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Bok Choy with Ponzu Butter$14.00

Edamame$12.00

Spicy Edamame$16.00

Miso Soup$6.00

Rice$6.00

Specialty Rolls

Blake$26.00

Greentail$26.00

Hawaiian$21.00

Godzilla$26.00

Dynamo$28.00

Kenichi Special$26.00

Rainbow$28.00

Mega Salmon$26.00

Austin - Plant Based$17.00

Pineapple Express - Plant Based$21.00

Yasai Maki - Plant Based$16.00

Classic Rolls

Tuna$12.00

Spicy Tuna$14.00

Yellowtail Scallion$12.00

Tempura Shrimp$12.00

Eel$12.00

California$14.00

Spider$24.00

Sashimi Specialties

Yellowtail Serrano

Torched Salmon

Tuna Tataki

Shiso Madai

Chef's Choice Sashimi 16 Pc

Chef's Choice Nigiri 6 Pc

Nigiri / Sashimi

Tuna - Maguro$12.00