Chefs Toshi Kizaki and Kenta Kamo run a 25-seat hand roll and aburi sushi counter in Denver's Five Points, booked via Tock or walk-in at Bar Ikki.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 25
- Reservations
- Tock · book a few weeks out
- Booking
- TockWalk-ins accepted
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushiModern sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Temaki Den sits inside The Source Hotel's Market Hall in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, where chefs Toshi Kizaki and Kenta Kamo run a 25-seat counter built around hand rolls and aburi-style sushi. The format leans toward omakase: the chefs curate a multi-course sequence from the day's ingredients rather than working off a fixed menu.
Two techniques anchor the counter. Temaki are simple compositions of rice, fish, and nori meant to be eaten right away, before the seaweed softens. Aburi dishes flash-sear the neta before it is set on rice, a method used to change texture and flavor rather than serve everything raw.
The main dining room and sushi bar require a reservation, booked through Tock, and the booking process is rated moderate difficulty. For those without a reservation, Bar Ikki serves the full menu on a first-come, first-served basis at its own 25-seat bar; no reservation is accepted there.
Hours vary by day. Lunch service runs Friday through Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner is served nightly starting at 4:30 pm, closing at 8:30 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is located at 3350 Brighton Blvd, Unit 100, within the Market Hall. Price tier places Temaki Den in the upscale bracket for Denver.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Temaki Den?
- The main dining room and sushi bar take reservations through Tock, and the booking process is rated moderate difficulty.
- Can I walk in without a reservation?
- Yes, Bar Ikki serves the full menu at its own 25-seat bar on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not accepted there.
- What kind of sushi does Temaki Den serve?
- The menu focuses on hand rolls (temaki) eaten right after assembly and aburi dishes, where fish is flash-seared before being placed on rice.
- What are the hours?
- Lunch runs Friday through Sunday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner is served nightly from 4:30 pm, closing at 8:30 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
- Where is Temaki Den located?
- It's at 3350 Brighton Blvd, Unit 100, inside The Source Hotel's Market Hall in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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