Ototo

Name: Ototo
Address: 1501 S Pearl St, Denver, CO, United States, 80210
Telephone: (303) 733-2503
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

261 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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OTOTO’s intimate dining room serves Japanese robata-style tapas, sashimi, grilled whole fish, rich Ramen offerings and noodles. The kitchen includes a robota grill with Japanese imported bincho-tan charcoal, raw bar featuring a catch of the day and Ramen and noodle station.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm Closed: Monday-Tuesday
Phone number
(303) 733-2503
Website
http://www.ototoden.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Toshi Kizaki

Location
1501 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Neighborhood
Platt Park
Cross street
Florida
Parking details
We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!
Public transit
Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Sashimi - Fresh Catch of the Day
8 pieces - please ask your server for chef's recommendation
- Mkt
Oysters on the Half Shell$14.00
4 pieces of seasonal oysters with cocktail and Ponzu sauces
Hamachi Carpaccio (Yellowtail)$16.00
Drizzled with Ginger Sesame Garlic Oil
Tuna Carpaccio$16.00
Sautéed trumpet mushroom topped with tuna and sprinkled with balsamic and blue cheese
Hamachi Goma-ae$14.00
Amberjack or Yellowtail with julienned shiso leaves tossed in ground roasted sesame seeds and soy
Crispy Tuna$12.00
Flash fried tempura sushi rice topped with spicy tuna tartar, sliced avocado, jalapeno, Tobiko and eel sauce

Salads

House$6.00
Seaweed Salad$7.00
Caesar$9.00
Roasted Beet$10.00

Traditional Japanese Small Plates

Hijiki$5.00
Soy simmered Hijiki seaweed
Kinpira$5.00
Lightly sautéed julienned burdock root and carrots with a soy sesame oil
Tsukemono$5.00
House made seasonal pickled vegetables
Vegetable Tempura$7.00
Served with our tempura Sauce
Brussel Sprouts$8.00
Flash fried and topped with grapefruit, pomegranate and lemon juice
Nanban-zuke$12.00
"Southern Barbarian" Portuguese style seasonal fried fish, julienned vegetables lightly marinated in sweet soy rice-vinegar
Honey Miso Eggplant$8.00
Japanese eggplant flash fried and tossed in a honey sesame miso glaze with julienned yellow and red bell peppers
Japanese Kurabota Pork Sausage$12.00
Highly prized Berkshire pork sausage with distinctive mild flavor, color and tenderness. The "Kobe Beef" of Pork

Binchotan Grill and Mesquite Grill

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables$7.00
Grilled Ichiya-boshi
Mesquite grilled seasonal dried fish - please ask your server for chef's recommendation
- MKT
Grilled Whole Squid$12.00
Mesquite grilled soy marinated Surme Ika "Pacific Flying Squid" from Northern Japan or Yari Ika (Spear Squid) from Boston, sprinkled with seaweed flakes and sesame seeds and lemon
Grilled Kanpachi or Hamachi Kama$12.00
Mesquite grilled Amberjack or Yellowtail collar seasoned with salt
Grilled Shake Kama$12.00
Scottish Salmon collar marinated in sake infused miso, mesquite grilled or simply seasoned with salt only and grilled
Grilled Oyster$7.00
Unagi Kabayaki$12.00
Mesquite grilled eel
Chicken Hearts, Gizzards and Liver and Duck Gizzards$3.00
1 skewer of Binchotan grilled (your choice) served with salt and a side of Yuzu Kosho
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Enoki Skewer$7.00
2 skewers Binchotan grilled Enoki mushrooms wrapped with bacon
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped-Scallop Skewer$9.00
2 skewers of Binchotan grilled Hokkaido scallops wrapped with bacon
Chicken Wing Skewers$3.00
1 skewer of Binchotan grilled wing seasoned with salt and pepper
Yakitori Chicken Skewer$6.00
2 skewers of Binchotan grilled tender chicken served with Teriyaki Sauce and Kizami Wasabi with a side of Moromi Miso and cucumber
Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewer$8.00
1 skewer of Binchotan grilled Wagyu Beef served with Moromi Miso and cucumber
Grilled Beef Tongue$12.00
Mesquite grilled thinly sliced tender Kobe beef tongue
Grilled Short Ribs$16.00
Mesquite grilled beef short ribs served in a sizzling skillet over onions, zucchini and topped with serrano peppers and green onion
Mesquite Grilled Lamb Chop$16.00
Mesquite grilled Colorado Lamb Chop served with our Basil Aioli and Miso Eggplant

Single Dish / Hot Small Plates

Edamame$6.00
Spicy Edamame$7.00
Agedashi Tofu$8.00
2 pieces of lightly fried tofu topped with grated ginger and scallions served in a light soy stock
Gyoza$7.00
5 pieces of pan sautéed pork dumplings served with a Sake/Mirin/Soy/Chili/Vinegar Sauce
Shiso Gyoza$7.00
5 pieces of pork dumplings with onion, garlic, ginger and cabbage wrapped in a Shiso Leaf and flash fried, served with a Sake/ Mirin /Soy / Chili / Vinegar Sauce
Shumai$8.00
4 pieces of pork and seafood steamed dumplings with a Ponzu Otoshi sauce
Sautéed Diver Scallops$14.00
2 pieces of jumbo scallops sautéed in a Thai Curry sauce topped with a fresh vegetable radish
Lobster Wonton$13.00
3 pieces of wonton stuffed with Maine lobster and shrimp served in a Ponzu Otoshi sauce and topped with a Lobster Oil
Soft Shell Crab Spring Rolls$12.00
With a Yuzu fish sauce
Sake Steamed Clams$12.00
Manilla clams steamed with sake and cooked in clear fish stock, with Mitsuba leaves
Sesame Garlic Oyster$13.00
4 pieces of seasonal oysters lightly sautéed with sesame garlic soy
Black Tiger Prawns$14.00
3 pieces of Black Tiger Prawn flash fried with a thin tempura butter and served with Broccoli, Walnuts and our Spicy Aioli
Panko Fried Oyster (Kaki)$7.00
2 pieces of Panko fried seasonal oysters, served with homemade tartar sauce
Panko Fried Black Tiger Prawn (Ebi)$9.00
2 pieces of Panko fried Black Tiger Prawn, served with homemade tartar sauce
Panko Fried Vegetables (Yasai)$7.00
Served with homemade Tonkatsu sauce
Japanese Style Fried Chicken (Kara-Age)$12.00
Soy / Mirin / Ginger marinated tender dark chicken meat cornstarch dusted and deep fried to a golden finish
Grilled Pork Belly$13.00
Mesquite grilled "4 hours cooked" Canadian Mugi-Buta served with Yuzu Kosho
Buta Kimuchi$12.00
Canadian Mugi-Buta pork sautéed with a spicy Korean Kimuchi
Kobe Kinpira$12.00
Lightly sautéed American Kobe beef and Kinpira (julienned burdock roots and carrots)

Soup, Noodles and Rice

Tonkotsu Ramen$12.00
Pork belly, mushroom, green onion, garlic chips and egg in a rich savory 48 hour cooked pork broth
Tantan-Men$12.00
Spicy ground pork, bok choy, bean sprouts in spicy savory 48 hour cooked pork broth
Miso Ramen$12.00
Pork belly, sweet corn, bok choy, bean sprouts and egg in a savory 48 hour cooked miso pork broth
Yakiniku Bowl$12.00
Mesquite grilled Soy/Mirin marinated short rib over steamed rice
Unagi Bowl$12.00
BBQ Eel over steamed rice
Katsudon Bowl$12.00
Egg Omelet and panko crusted pork cooked in light soy served over steamed rice
Miso Soup$3.00
Miso Soup with Clams$9.00
Inari$6.00
Savory soft fried Tofu pocket filled with sushi rice
Steamed Rice$2.00

Desserts

Desserts
Selection of desserts made fresh in-house daily. Please ask your server for more details

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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BohemianInTheBurbs
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
Busy. Loud. Great decor but the table layout is wonky and squeezed in and I’ve never been a fan of community tables, especially if I made a reservation. Service...some things came up fast and others took a while. The staff was helpful making suggestions. Most things were reasonably priced, but the rib dish was overpriced for what you got. There were some unique offerings for food and drink. I might go back and check out their happy hour.
W
Worldly21
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Japanese restaurant that takes sushi, fish, beef and tempura to a whole new level. Fantastic food in a fun neighborhood. Worth a trip to Denver!
A
Andreac
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious and attentive service. Can’t wait to go back!
TC
TheCypriot
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants I go to. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Asian food and specifically Japanese cuisine.
MC
MaddyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was really amazing, every staff member was extremely accommodating, and the dining experience was fabulous. Can't wait to go back and try more small plates on the menu!
TD
TessD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is amazing! A little loud and higher priced but definitely will be back
L
Laislander
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, as always! The food is consistently great and the server (Evan?) was excellent. Ototo remains our favorite dining spot in Denver!
JV
JohnV
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our anniversary and we made our reservation based on a recommendation from a friend. We absolutely loved everything!!! Food, service, and ambiance. We’ve already made plans to return ASAP.
S
Siri
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience5
Wasn't too impressed with the food. Service was friendly but I wouldn't come back for the food.
K
Kristin
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good but they were difficult to share as suggested by the waiter. We got the Black Miso cod and for a 4oz serving it was $16, each of us (we were a party of 3) were able to get one bite. Felt like the prices were a bit much for what you got. I would’ve paid more along the lines of $10-$12 for that dish. In total for 3 of us the check was $158 and I’ll admit we left hungry since each dish was on average one bite each. Note: Our check included drinks. We will be definitely going back but probably for happy hour instead of dinner.
HK
HongKonger
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Ototo was good but not great. I guess I have eaten in too many excellent Japanese Restaurants in Japan and Hong Kong, am always looking for restaurants like that. I would try some more of the smaller dishes rather than Ramen the next time. I really found the Pork Ramen to be fairly tasteless! The Tempura that my friend had looked very good but was soaked with oil. Good Tempura in Japan is somehow not oily at all. I love Tempura but this one would have bothered my stomach with all that oil! The Scallops with Bacon were very good and also the Eggplant with Miso. I will try again, will also be going to their other two restaurants.
KS
KevinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenominal food and service, best brunch in denver
DA
DAVE
Denver
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have dined here many times and have never seen what I would consider a misstep. Food and service is top notch!
SJ
StephenJ
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful birthday dinner! Highlights/so-perfect-we-ordered-multiple-rounds-dishes included the Unagi Kabayaki, all the chicken skewers and the crispy spicy tuna. Though we only ordered one, the grilled squid was beautiful and delicious. The service felt relaxed and flowing, hiding from us what i imagine is the complexity behind the timing of the dishes - we were sorry to see it end.
EC
ElizaC
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lovely birthday dinner...great service!
MC
MariaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and this is coming from me who lived in Japan for 18 years! 👍👍👍
JL
JLCR10
Denver
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Ototo is one of my faves-the food is delicious-the grilled squid, eggplant, and sashimi are always top notch. The house sake is a a great deal and perfect with the dishes I usually order. I wasn't thrilled with the green tea cake mochi cake. The flavor left quite a bit to be desired, and we only took one bite before we knew it wasn't for us. Other than that, Ototo is always a wonderful experience.
NP
NPZDiner
New York Area
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent appetizers, refreshing sake, and amazing ramen served Witt care and professionalism. Love the clean minimalist decor. A favorite of friends and family - sure to be your favorite, too!
SW
SherryW
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the food at Ototo and it’s one of our family’s favorites! Great menu, authentic food and great service!
AK
AlanK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was very good and service was good as well. Not a lot of room to maneuver as it was a tight fit for standing and sitting. We felt like we were in the way or had to move often while we waited. A bit pricey and I was still hungry! It was tasty though
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service2ambience5
A delicious meal in a fun setting. Unfortunately, we felt very rushed by our server who dropped our check mid-entree. No offer for another round of drinks or a dessert. We’ll be back for another try, hopefully with a better server.
BP
BenP
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is an excellent mix of cozy yet intimate, lively but not hectic. Each dish is wonderfully prepared and good value. A nice variety of items for a small menu.
L
Lou1
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and I had an amazing evening at Ototo! Cheers!
p
pinballsme
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience2
The space is a bit crowded and stuffy so not ideal for intimacy. The menu looked great which is why we chose the restaurant. The food also looked great on the plate; however, the taste and preparation was underwhelming. Our first course was the oysters. No complaint with them. They were fresh with nice texture and taste. The small plates we chose were the black cod, the unagi and the lamb. The cod was overcooked. I liked the unagi. The lamb was very well seasoned and prepared; however there was nothing else remarkable about the dish. The basil sauce that accompanied it did not give a flavor pop even though it was pretty to look at. Our last course was the tonokotu ramen. The broth was very salty and the noodles were undercooked. I enjoy a more firm noodle, but these were not enjoyable. The price point of this restaurant along with the menu items is very appealing. I will try the restaurant once more in the future because of this. I think with a little refinement in the kitchen, this restaurant can be amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Truly a beautiful experience.
SR
StevenR
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxing dining with mouthwatering ramen and pork belly dumplings. Excellent and attentive service. Looking forward to returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
P
Pmst
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
The raw fish was good. Steak was over cooked which was sad for waygu. Black cod was also over cooked. Great service and ambiance
JC
JohnC
Denver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service was outstanding. Getting out of the parking garage was complicated and frustrating. The complementary parking ticket did not work at the scanner.
DS
DianaS
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Always happy to visit OTOTO. We tasted many dishes and were pleased with the quality and freshness of ingredients. Our server kept track of what we ordered and made sure to put in our order for a special roll before they ran out. I prefer to be seated mear the front of the restaurant, but the view of kitchen activity was entertaining.
MM
MariaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was all delicious and will definitely go back! Very authentic Japanese cuisine, typical of izakayas. Love it.
JE
JalynE
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality Japanese cuisine in a classy and intimate environment. Love this place!
LL
LucyLila2
Denver
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first visit and we took a friend visiting from out of town. We all thought the food was excellent. We really enjoyed the tempura prawns, pork buns and the short ribs. Everything was really delicious!
CM
CharlesM
Houston
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family of Japanese restaurants in Denver, love this place just keep coming back it is so consistent and good, I love it!
b
bear
Denver
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
excellent food and good atmosphere. like most tapas places it isn't cheap. will easily run over a $100 for 2 people with 2-3 tapas per person and drinks. Good restaurant. Not quite up to the standards of Sushi Den next door
A
Ambrose
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really incredibly delicious food that was well-worth the splurge. Fun and varied menu and friendly.
TW
TannerW
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Ototo will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!
MB
MarkB
Denver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Totally great time. Friendly, knowledgeable servers and excellent food. Enjoyed the informal Japanese style and presentation.

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Ototo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 733-2503.

Ototo is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Florida
Neighborhood
Platt Park
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm Closed: Monday-Tuesday
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We gladly offer Valet service from the Valet stand in front of Sushi Den!
Public transit
Conveniently located 10 minute walk from the Downing Street Station and RTD stop 100 yards away!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Toshi Kizaki
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ototoden.com/
Phone number
(303) 733-2503

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Sashimi - Fresh Catch of the Day

Oysters on the Half Shell$14.00

Hamachi Carpaccio (Yellowtail)$16.00

Tuna Carpaccio$16.00

Hamachi Goma-ae$14.00

Crispy Tuna$12.00

Salads

House$6.00

Seaweed Salad$7.00

Caesar$9.00

Roasted Beet$10.00

Traditional Japanese Small Plates

Hijiki$5.00

Kinpira$5.00

Tsukemono$5.00

Vegetable Tempura$7.00

Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Nanban-zuke$12.00

Honey Miso Eggplant$8.00

Japanese Kurabota Pork Sausage$12.00

Binchotan Grill and Mesquite Grill

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables$7.00

Grilled Ichiya-boshi

Grilled Whole Squid$12.00

Grilled Kanpachi or Hamachi Kama$12.00

Grilled Shake Kama$12.00

Grilled Oyster$7.00

Unagi Kabayaki$12.00

Chicken Hearts, Gizzards and Liver and Duck Gizzards$3.00

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Enoki Skewer$7.00

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped-Scallop Skewer$9.00

Chicken Wing Skewers$3.00

Yakitori Chicken Skewer$6.00

Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewer$8.00

Grilled Beef Tongue$12.00

Grilled Short Ribs$16.00

Mesquite Grilled Lamb Chop$16.00

Single Dish / Hot Small Plates

Edamame$6.00

Spicy Edamame$7.00

Agedashi Tofu$8.00

Gyoza$7.00

Shiso Gyoza$7.00

Shumai$8.00

Sautéed Diver Scallops$14.00

Lobster Wonton$13.00

Soft Shell Crab Spring Rolls$12.00

Sake Steamed Clams$12.00

Sesame Garlic Oyster$13.00

Black Tiger Prawns$14.00

Panko Fried Oyster (Kaki)$7.00

Panko Fried Black Tiger Prawn (Ebi)$9.00

Panko Fried Vegetables (Yasai)$7.00

Japanese Style Fried Chicken (Kara-Age)$12.00

Grilled Pork Belly$13.00

Buta Kimuchi$12.00

Kobe Kinpira$12.00

Soup, Noodles and Rice

Tonkotsu Ramen$12.00

Tantan-Men$12.00

Miso Ramen$12.00

Yakiniku Bowl$12.00

Unagi Bowl$12.00

Katsudon Bowl$12.00

Miso Soup$3.00

Miso Soup with Clams$9.00

Inari$6.00

Steamed Rice$2.00

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