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: 4.7

4.7

748 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

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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 748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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ErikB
Minneapolis
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful flavors excellent quality lovely service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
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5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing good and service
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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
5 reviews
5.0
5 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
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 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
JP
JacquelineP
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Years Eve!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The lobster skewers were delicious. The sushi was average ( alas, we didn’t order the 6 piece roles or nagiri of $ 60, or $70 - apparently ,they taste really good according to our waitress!) The ‘ hot rock combo meal’ was disappointing! The six small, thinly sliced protein pieces that one puts on the hot rock for a quick grill is an appetizer and not a main dish. Even with a side of rice, I left hungry! And, I’m really a not big eater! With a bill of over $200, solely spent on food for two adults and one kid, one would expect that at least somebody in our party had a full belly (: ……. I might be back- but for a snack only!
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thomasb
Orange County
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Sorry, Average at best particularly compared to California sushi places. I think the team needs to consider traveling to places to learn more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was spectacular- waitstaff attentive and friendly…continually our go to in Aspen- never disappoints
JJ
JayJ
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere.
K
Keeks
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Simply put the food was not worth the price. Delicious drinks, however, and good vibes in the space.
AS
AndreaS
Denver
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We loved the ambiance and the service was exceptional (ask for Zach). We found the portions to be really small or would have given it five stars overall.
LM
LMJS
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Service great, food mediocre and absurdly overpriced.
CZ
CathyZ
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our bartender Aubrey was great very knowledgeable and accommodating
HC
HauteCuisine
Dallas
925 reviews
vip
5.0
925 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. The services provided by the professional management and staff are the main reasons that we keep coming back. The old world elegance is a rare thing, and we value their focus to make sure that everything about the dining experience is excellent. I highly recomend this restaurant.
AB
AnnaBritta
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The sushi was amazing! They have wonderful saki and great drinks. I highly recommend!!!
DW
DWS1
Denver
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome meal. Great service
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Houston120
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic sushi place. Very attentive service, perfect balance of a nice dinner out but also comfortable. I went with my 7 year old daughter and we both loved it. The fish was delicious. Many great daily specials. I look forward to going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was good. Lighting needs a tune up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Lighting could be better.
CZ
CathyZ
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was outstanding and was very helpful we love your restaurant in every aspect
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Consistent and always great. The wait staff are sensational! Sat with friends and ate fantastic sushi for a long time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had some of the best sushi of our lives here last night. Our waiter was wonderful and attentive, very knowledgeable about the menu and local scene. I’d recommend this place to anyone!
DR
DianaR
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was just amazing. I recommend for sure the Dinamite Shrimp.
IH
IanH
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and great service. Would highly recommend
JK
JohnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always great food and service, Not cheap but very high quality
m
mscull
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our waiter Zach
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal, our favorite since we’ve been in Aspen! Our waiter Zach was great.
PG
PatG
Pittsburgh
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
good but not great - service was sporadic - very loud
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Service was exceptional! Thx UVM David and crew !

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 4.7 stars by 748 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

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

Gift card

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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