Kenichi Aspen

4.9

958 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

25 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem

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)

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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
(970) 920-2212
Website
https://kenichiaspen.com/
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!

Location
533 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Kenichi Aspen - Large Table: Main Dining Room
USD 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 - The Mango High Top Table: Bar Area
USD 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's Private Dining - Tatami Room - $2,000
USD 30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Please note that a $30 per person deposit and a $2000 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.

Dynamite Style
tempura fried, masago, sriracha aioli, eel sauce
- ShrimpUSD 13.00
- LobsterUSD 36.00
Glazed Japanese Pork BellyUSD 30.00
brown sugar soy glaze, carrot slaw, ponzu dressing
Asian Baby Back RibsUSD 27.00
hoisin, brown sugar, sesame
Miso Black CodUSD 35.00
marinated in miso for 72 hours broiled to order
Spicy Tuna over Crispy Rice Cakes*USD 29.00
spicy sesame tuna, sesame aioli wasabi cream, tobiko
Wok Roasted Shishito PeppersUSD 22.00
miso sea salt, parmesan cheese, shallots, yuzu tamari
Lobster TacosUSD 30.00
butter poached claw meat, scallion rounds, cucumber red pepper kewpie
Duck Bao BunsUSD 25.00
hoisin marinade, fresh cucumber, cilantro, kewpie
Ton GyozaUSD 27.00
boar pot stickers, pan seared, dried cherry nimono
Grilled OctopusUSD 36.00
sweet miso roasted red pepper gochujang crispy fingerling potatoes
Crispy TofuUSD 17.00
garlic, ginger, sweet miso, oyster sauce green onion, shoyu
Eggplant DengakuUSD 22.00
sweet miso sauce broiled, sesame onigiri
Wagyu Beef BitesUSD 48.00
5oz new york strip, seared hon shimeji mushrooms, asparagus, ginger tamari sauce, crispy leeks

ENTREES

Japanese ScallopsUSD 49.00
pan seared in butter, served with roasted cauliflower served over sweet and spicy tonkatsu
Crispy Skin Striped BassUSD 42.00
pan seared, served with sautéed tri colored vegetables drizzled with roasted shishito and cherry tomato coulis
Boneless Braised Beef Short RibsUSD 48.00
slow cooked short rib marinated in hoisin gochujang seared in demi glace, served over golden potato puree
Atlantic SalmonUSD 46.00
seared crisp in oil with sautéed shiitakes, asparagus and cauliflower, served over edamame yuzu sosu
SukiyakiUSD 49.00
Japanese hot pot. sliced new york strip, hon shimeji mushrooms, tofu carrots, onions, cooked in a broth of soy, mirin and dashi. Vegan option available by request
Teriyaki Plates*USD 42.00
char-grilled, wok-seared veggies, rice
- Hanger Steak
- Airline Chicken
- Scottish Salmon

SIDES

Crispy Parmesan Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00
Bok Choy with Ponzu ButterUSD 14.00
Spicy EdamameUSD 16.00
EdamameUSD 12.00
Miso SoupUSD 7.00
RiceUSD 6.00

SPECIALTY ROLLS*

BlakeUSD 30.00
tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki sauce
GreentailUSD 29.00
yellowtail, tempura asparagus, scallions topped with avocado, serrano, basil yuzu soy
HawaiianUSD 24.00
yellowtail, pineapple, asparagus, serrano edamame paper
GodzillaUSD 29.00
broiled eel, cucumber topped with avocado, strawberry, teriyaki sauce
DynamoUSD 32.00
spicy crunchy tuna, serrano topped with tuna, avocado, sesame, teriyaki sauce
Kenichi SpecialUSD 30.00
snow crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado topped with masago
RainbowUSD 32.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp
Mega SalmonUSD 29.00
spicy salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, scallions, topped with salmon, garlic kosho soy
AustinUSD 19.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, aioli edamame paper, teriyaki
Pineapple ExpressUSD 23.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, pineapple topped with avocado, serrano, honey yuzu
Yasai MakiUSD 19.00
plant based | asparagus, yama gobo, takuan, shiso, cucumber avocado, kaiware, scallion, arare rice crackers sweet chili sauce

CLASSIC ROLLS*

TunaUSD 14.00
SalmonUSD 13.00
Yellowtail ScallionUSD 13.00
EelUSD 14.00
avocado, cucumber teriyaki
CaliforniaUSD 15.00
crab, cucumber, avocado spicy mayo
Tempura ShrimpUSD 13.00
spicy mayo, scallions, teriyaki
Spicy TunaUSD 16.00
avocado, cucumber
SpiderUSD 26.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, scallion, masago kaiware, yama gobo, teriyaki

SASHIMI SPECIALTIES*

Yellowtail Serrano (4)USD 26.00
serrano, basil yuzu soy
Torched Salmon (4)USD 25.00
dried shiso, dried miso, ground sesame seed, tosazu, garlic oil
Tuna Tataki (6)USD 33.00
scallion, ginger, kaiware, myoga kosho garlic soy, scallion oil
Shiso Madai (4)USD 38.00
lemon zest, yuzu pepper, scallion oil garlic chips, sea salt, yuzu jelly

NIGIRI / SASHIMI*

nigiri is seasoned with wasabi by the chef

Chef’s Selection Nigiri Plate (6)USD 70.00
Chef’s Selection Sashimi Platter (16)USD 165.00
Chef’s Vegan Nigiri Plate (6)USD 30.00
Sashimi or Nigiri Combo (9)USD 52.00
tuna, yellowtail, salmon

- 2 PIECES -

TunaUSD 15.00
maguro
Yellowtail USD 14.00
hamachi
Salmon USD 13.00
sake
MackerelUSD 12.00
saba
Freshwater EelUSD 14.00
unagi
OctopusUSD 11.00
tako
Scallop USD 17.00
hotate
Snow CrabUSD 16.00
kani
ShrimpUSD 11.00
ebi
Sweet Shrimp USD 20.00
ama ebi
Salmon RoeUSD 11.00
ikura
Flying Fish Roe USD 10.00
tobiko
Smelt RoeUSD 10.00
masago
Quail Egg Top USD 4.00
uzura (1)

SIDES

KizamiUSD 4.00
Fresh WasabiUSD 4.00
Wasabi ComboUSD 7.00
PonzuUSD 4.00
Basil Yuzu SoyUSD 4.00
Spicy MayoUSD 1.00
TeriyakiUSD 1.00

*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

A 2% Kitchen service fee is added to all checks and goes directly to our Kitchen Team

What 958 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kenichi Aspen delights with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for its "incredible sushi" and "extensive sake list," this restaurant offers a cozy ambiance and attentive staff, making it "one of the best spots" in Aspen. While prices reflect its high quality, the dining experience is "worth every penny."

958 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always on our list visiting aspen. Never disappointed
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Louise
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Casey
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Kelly
Charlotte5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit to Aspen. Great experience. Attentive staff. Great sushi.
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Brian VIP
Tampa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi, we preferred Kenichi over Matsuhisha (just slightly). They have a more creative menu.
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Lisa VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Zack was great. Friendly and funny, made dinner a pleasure.
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Charity
Miami2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bridget deserves a raise! Outstanding customer service. 100% focused on our needs. Very fast paced and efficient. Food 10/10
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Charles
Houston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Keniche is as good as ever. The thing to do is to avoid the regular nigiri and sashimi and really branch out with the specialties and cooked items.
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Meredith
Louisville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and ambience were incredible. Insane collection of sake and an expert to help you pick out the right one. The service was truly fantastic.
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Chris
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always with personable severs and nice ambiance. One of my go to places in Aspen!!
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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 4.9 stars by 958 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.