Kenichi Aspen

4.8

922 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
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)

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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
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 - 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.
Winter Holiday Special |2024-2025| $150 per person
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 26, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
From December 26th until January 4th. Experience the joy of the holidays at Kenichi Aspen! Join us and enjoy our full menu along with carefully crafted daily Chef's specials. Each reservation lasts for 2 hours. All reservations after 6 p.m. during the holiday week require a $150 per person minimum and a $50 per person deposit. The deposit is applied to your bill when you dine with us Contact us at (970) 920 2212 or res@kenichiaspen.com for questions.

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

ENTREES

Japanese Scallops$49.00
pan seared in butter, served with roasted cauliflower served over sweet and spicy tonkatsu
Crispy Skin Striped Bass$42.00
pan seared, served with sautéed tri colored vegetables drizzled with roasted shishito and cherry tomato coulis
Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs$48.00
slow cooked short rib marinated in hoisin gochujang seared in demi glace, served over golden potato puree
Atlantic Salmon$46.00
seared crisp in oil with sautéed shiitakes, asparagus and cauliflower, served over edamame yuzu sosu
Sukiyaki$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*$42.00
char-grilled, wok-seared veggies, rice
- Hanger Steak
- Airline Chicken
- Scottish Salmon

SIDES

Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bok Choy with Ponzu Butter$14.00
Spicy Edamame$16.00
Edamame$12.00
Miso Soup$7.00
Rice$6.00

SPECIALTY ROLLS*

Blake$30.00
tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki sauce
Greentail$29.00
yellowtail, tempura asparagus, scallions topped with avocado, serrano, basil yuzu soy
Hawaiian$24.00
yellowtail, pineapple, asparagus, serrano edamame paper
Godzilla$29.00
broiled eel, cucumber topped with avocado, strawberry, teriyaki sauce
Dynamo$32.00
spicy crunchy tuna, serrano topped with tuna, avocado, sesame, teriyaki sauce
Kenichi Special$30.00
snow crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado topped with masago
Rainbow$32.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp
Mega Salmon$29.00
spicy salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, scallions, topped with salmon, garlic kosho soy
Austin$19.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, aioli edamame paper, teriyaki
Pineapple Express$23.00
plant based | tempura asparagus, pineapple topped with avocado, serrano, honey yuzu
Yasai Maki$19.00
plant based | asparagus, yama gobo, takuan, shiso, cucumber avocado, kaiware, scallion, arare rice crackers sweet chili sauce

CLASSIC ROLLS*

Tuna$14.00
Salmon$13.00
Yellowtail Scallion$13.00
Eel$14.00
avocado, cucumber teriyaki
California$15.00
crab, cucumber, avocado spicy mayo
Tempura Shrimp$13.00
spicy mayo, scallions, teriyaki
Spicy Tuna$16.00
avocado, cucumber
Spider$26.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, scallion, masago kaiware, yama gobo, teriyaki

SASHIMI SPECIALTIES*

Yellowtail Serrano (4)$26.00
serrano, basil yuzu soy
Torched Salmon (4)$25.00
dried shiso, dried miso, ground sesame seed, tosazu, garlic oil
Tuna Tataki (6)$33.00
scallion, ginger, kaiware, myoga kosho garlic soy, scallion oil
Shiso Madai (4)$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)$70.00
Chef’s Selection Sashimi Platter (16)$165.00
Chef’s Vegan Nigiri Plate (6)$30.00
Sashimi or Nigiri Combo (9)$52.00
tuna, yellowtail, salmon

- 2 PIECES -

Tuna$15.00
maguro
Yellowtail $14.00
hamachi
Salmon $13.00
sake
Mackerel$12.00
saba
Freshwater Eel$14.00
unagi
Octopus$11.00
tako
Scallop $17.00
hotate
Snow Crab$16.00
kani
Shrimp$11.00
ebi
Sweet Shrimp $20.00
ama ebi
Salmon Roe$11.00
ikura
Flying Fish Roe $10.00
tobiko
Smelt Roe$10.00
masago
Quail Egg Top $4.00
uzura (1)

SIDES

Kizami$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

*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 922 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Kenichi Aspen offers an exquisite dining experience with "always great sushi" and an inviting atmosphere. The staff, including standout servers like Chris and Jai, are "friendly and knowledgeable." Patrons praise its "exceptional sushi," creative cocktails, and lovely decor. Despite some upselling concerns, it's a must-visit for Japanese cuisine lovers in Aspen.

922 Reviews

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Demetri
VIP
Dallas
1115 reviews
5.0
1115 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 kenichi Aspen.
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Demetri
VIP
Dallas
1115 reviews
5.0
1115 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 Kenichi Aspen!
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Richard
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic restaurant with fresh sushi in many different and delectable incarnations. Zach, our waiter, was terrific-friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in making several great suggestions.
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Alejandra
VIP
San Diego
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite sushi in town! As always we had a delicious dinner.
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Sacha
VIP
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating a 50th anniversary and Kenichi delivered! Great food, helpful staff & lovely evening!
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jamie
Detroit
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our appetizer (lobster dynamite), sashimi (yellow tail) , and sushi (house roll) were excellent, however our main dishes were disappointing. Salmon teriyaki was small and very dry with a huge mound of rice and mediocre vegetables. The sea bass special was loaded with bones in every bite, although the server offered to have it deboned. The drinks were great. The server was excellent, and the 20% gratuity was included in the check, even on a party of two.
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Susan
VIP
Cleveland
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here for our 1 year wedding anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Amazing food, drinks, service, attention to detail, clean, gorgeous interiors…. Thank you for making our paper anniversary so memorable.
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Marnie
Naples
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jai was exceptional. All staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Jai guided us to an outstanding culinary experience and every choice was better than the last! Wow! Thank you!
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Manny
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome dinner. Will be back next time I am in town
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Thomas
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a go to spot when we are in Aspen. A good meal as always.
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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 922 OpenTable diners.