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Kenichi Aspen, Aspen, CO

Kenichi Aspen

4.8 (965)
$50 and over
Japanese
533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Hot spot
There is another Kenichi nearby in Snowmass, so ensure you are booking at the correct restaurant!

Kenichi is Aspen's premier contemporary Asian restaurant that features world-class sushi. We are known for our delightful sushi bar, bustling dining room, and hip bar scene.

If no reservations are available this evening, there is plenty of space for walk-in dining at our bar, sushi bar, and lounge area. Enjoy dinner with us at our fun and lively locally-owned restaurant.

Experience Kenichi’s Private Dining! Join us with your friends and family in the Tatami Room. Reservations last for 2 hours and can accommodate up to 12 people. Please note that a $250 deposit is required for Tatami Room bookings. (48-hour cancelation policy)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Reed
  • Private party facilities
    For Smaller groups Kenichi Aspen offers a private tatami room that seats 8-14 people. Kenichi Aspen also offers Buy Outs. For further details please contact res@kenichiaspen.com or 970-920-2212, Kanpai!
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Kenichi Aspen - Large Table: Main Dining Room

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy dinner with your large party of friends, family, or associates at Kenichi in Aspen! This experience allows guests to book our large main dining room tables online. These tables seat 6 - 10 guests. A $30 per person deposit is required for booking. This deposit will be applied to your bill when you dine with us. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have a group larger than 12 or are interested in booking our private Tatami Room, please contact us at 970-920-2212 or email us at res@kenichiaspen.com.
    Kenichi Aspen - Large Table: Main Dining Room Photo
  • Kenichi Aspen - The Mango High Top Table: Bar Area

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Be the scene at the lively mango table in our bar area. This high top table comfortably seats up to 10 people and is across from our bar. It is perfect for parties who enjoy a lively and fun environment! There is a $30 per person deposit required for booking. This deposit will be applied to your bill when you dine with us. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have a group larger than 10 or are interested in booking our private Tatami Room, please contact us at 970-920-2212 or email us at res@kenichiaspen.com.
    Kenichi Aspen - The Mango High Top Table: Bar Area Photo
  • Kenichi's Private Dining - Tatami Room - $1500

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 9, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Please note that a $30 per person deposit and a $1500 food and beverage minimum are required for Tatami Room bookings. Join us in our exclusive, private dining area, the Tatami Room. Enjoy hosting dinner for your friends, family, and associates in this unique and comfortable atmosphere. Be the DJ and play your own music or tune into the music selected by the restaurant. Reservations last for two hours and can accommodate up to 14 people. The deposit will be taken when the reservation is created and applied to your bill when you dine with us. There is a 48-hour cancelation policy.
    Kenichi's Private Dining - Tatami Room - $1500 Photo

What 965 people are saying

Kenichi Aspen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Mountains

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kenichi Aspen offers a "must go to" dining experience with "phenomenal food and staff." The sushi is "excellent," and the creative menu outshines competitors. Enjoy "amazing" service from attentive staff like Zach and Bridget. While prices are high, "it's worth it" for the quality and ambiance.
965 Reviews
  1. Cathy VIP

    Houston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful and Aubrey and her team are delightful knowledgeable and make the evening unforgettable and the yuzu old fashioned is amazing perfectly executed

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  2. Lisa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zach our server was amazing. Introduced us to this amazing eggplant dish that we will definitely get when we are back.

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  3. Ellen VIP

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was quite good with plentiful variety. Portion sizes continue to decline while prices escalate. Makes Kenichi a once a season versus weekly visit.

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  4. Carrie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Kenichi!! The food is so fresh and delicious. It’s a must go to when in Aspen.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything all around was perfect. Rolls were very fresh and tasty.

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  6. Samuel

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and staff . Would recommend to friends or family.

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  7. Jeff

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi Excellent service It’s pricey but worth it

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  8. Michael VIP

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always on our list visiting aspen. Never disappointed

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  9. Louise

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Jenna was a super attentive wait staff and all selections were speedy and delicious!

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  10. Casey

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience and great food. Sushi selection was excellent. Also got the steak and it was amazing.

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FAQs

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

Kenichi Aspen is rated 4.8 stars by 965 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.

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  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Mountains
  5. Aspen

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
    Jordan Reed
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    For Smaller groups Kenichi Aspen offers a private tatami room that seats 8-14 people. Kenichi Aspen also offers Buy Outs. For further details please contact res@kenichiaspen.com or 970-920-2212, Kanpai!
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