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Kenichi

533 E Hopkins Ave, Ste 2, Aspen, CO 81611-1983
970-920-2212
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Ranked #42 of 156 restaurants in Aspen
Price range: ₹1,787 - ₹2,305
Cuisines: Asian, Japanese, Contemporary
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Hunter Street
Transit: Most local hotels and lodges offer transportation to and from Kenichi.
Description: Thank you for visiting Kenichi, Aspen"s premier contemporary Asian cuisine and world class sushi. Known for its exciting sushi bar, bustling dining room, hip bar scene and Asian Martinis. Locals' favorites include Dynamite Shrimp, Blackened Tuna, Broiled Marinated Black Cod, and Wild Salmon Sashimi with Goat Cheese and Red Onion Vinaigrette. Enjoy our Private "Rock Star" booths and Aspens only Private Tatami room for larger parties. Treat your pallet to our extensive wine list and allow our staff to pair our exquisite cuisine with one of the largest sake lists in the country.
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Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I dine at Kenichi every time I visit Aspen and absolutely love it. The food is unique and delicious. The Black Cod is a must have. The staff is attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is great. It's also nice to eat at a restaurant where the staff is mindful of my dietary restrictions. I will keep coming back to... More

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Makati, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

we were in aspen for a while and got tired of eating burgers and fries. so we decided to go to japanese restaurant. this bus driver on way recommended " kenichi " great sushi place. we were not too thrilled because our kids don't eat row fish. but surprisingly not only sushi but other dishes were very good. grilled fish... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

The sushi here is literally the best sushi I have ever had! The rolls are so unique and fresh! The staff and restaurant itself is inviting and memorable. I will for sure be going back!

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

All the food here is amazing. Highly recommend the chicken teriyaki for main and banana tempura for desert. The menu is huge and will surely have something for everyone. The atmosphere in the restaurant was great, all the waiters were very friendly and checking that everything was perfect. A must in aspen.

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Palm Beach, FL
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This was our first dinner of this trip to Aspen and I took my young daughter as a special treat since she loves sushi. We did have to wait a few minutes for a table even though we had a reservation. The waiter was friendly but not all that attentive as it seemed the staff was a bit frantic to... More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Rolls were very average. We did not finish our meal. One saving grace, the saki was excellent !! Seems very popular so may be we chose the wrong food. Nice ambience and decor - vibrant scene.

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Louisville, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We had a large party with kids and they took such amazing care of our group. The food was out of this world. I have had sushi at top spots in NYC, LA, SF and Kenichi is the best I've ever had. Cannot wait to comeback to Aspen....will definitely be coming back to Kenichi on our next visit.

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Tyler, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Family of five. The food was good, but for the portions. This was our most expensive meal in aspen. Keep in mind, we look for restaurants that are kid friendly. The staff was very courteous and attentive. This is a better fit for the hip, sushi cocktail crowd.

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Raleigh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

8 guys who are well-experienced in the Aspen eating scene paid an annual visit here last night. Maybe it was the serendipity of orders, maybe it was the martinis and gimlets preceeding the meal, maybe it was the Matanzas Creek chard or the Sinskey Tres Amigos pinot that flowed abundently but at least 7 of our 8 saluted it as... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Sushi was average. The place is nice. There's a TV at the Bar... for me its a fail. They include a 20% gratuities without asking.... Expensif

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