8 best sushi spots in Colorado Springs
The readers have spoken, and there is a new No. 1.
According to votes by Gazette readers for the 2023 Best of the Springs magazine, these top 8 sushi restaurants deliver in the areas of quality ingredients, superb service and overall taste.
See who Colorado Springs bumped up to #1 this year:
8. Sushi O Sushi: 3643 Star Ranch Road
Sushi O Sushi – “Assorted Sashimi Platter” Thursday April 2, 2015. Photo by Jeff Kearney.
– This July, Sushi O Sushi will have their 11th year anniversary of their Colorado Springs location.
7. Sushi Rakkyo: 9205 North Union Boulevard Suite 2-100
Gazette reader comment: “Sushi Rakkyo is the best place to go for all-you-can-eat sushi. The fish is fresh, and the service is great.”
Address: 9205 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
– Try their Air Force Ahi Tower and Garden of the Gods Roll!
6. Kura Japanese Restaurant: 3478-B Research Parkway
The Rock n’ Roll, one of Kura’s specialty rolls, made of crab meat, cucumber, avacado and red snapper. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Photo by Brienne Boortz.
– Ask your server what Izakaya means…
5. Jun Japanese Restaurant: 3276 Centennial Boulevard & 1760 Dublin Boulevard
Gazette reader comment:”Best Rolls ever!!” Address: Multiple Locations
– Owner Jun Aizu has been in Colorado Springs crafting Japanese cuisine for over 30 years.
Reader comments:
“Authentically Japanese tempura & katsu.”
“Fabulous sushi!”
4. Fujiyama: 22 South Tejon Street
Fujiyama “Best Of” 2015. Photo by Jeff Kearney
– Check out their Mother’s Day deal for May 14!
3. Dozo Sushi Bar: 1606 South 8th Street
– Ask your server about the “Omaske” option or try the “Russian Roulette Roll,” which features “Extremely Spicy Sauce.”
2. Ai Sushi: 4655 Centennial Boulevard & 3215 Cinema Point
Ai Sushi & Grill
– Start with “Heart Attack” and end with deep fried cheesecake. And some sushi in between, of course.
Reader comments:
“Awesome sushi and hibachi! I love that they have gluten free options as well!”
“So many delicious sushi options and great service!”
1. Sushi Ato: 12245 Voyager Parkway #148
It’s easy to get carried away at Sushi Ato. The menu is broad and deep. Photo by Micah Redfield.
– Be sure to try their 6 different ramen and noodle bowls, including “Shoyu Ramen” with braised pork belly.
Reader comments:
“Our go to Sushi restaurant. We love the variety of rolls.”
“Best sushi in COS. Presentation and quality are amazing.”