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Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun! Incomplete parties will not be sat until complete.
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74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(20)
- hot spot(18)
- good for groups(17)
- special occasion(17)
- great for lunch(12)
- neighborhood gem(10)
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek Reviews List
Review 1 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ruby Red
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious as always. Keep going back again and again. Best sushi in Denver."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot
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Review 2 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, okay service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious as always! But the hostesses and server was less than impressive."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great but the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great but the tables were so close together that you couldn't help but sit and listen to your neighbors conversations. So loud it was uncomfortable."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
one of the best happy hours
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"one of the best happy hours in town"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had great tasting food.as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had great tasting food.as always the food was great. We are huge fans of the happy hour and doing more late lunches and early dinners to enjoy more foods."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Exceptional service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waitstaff was exceptional. Food delivery flowed well. Downside, A bit noisy and the tables are really close to one another so conversations can be overhead by everyone around you."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This place is very loud and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is very loud and teeny tiny. The staff was friendly though. I was dissapointed in the sushi. Their sashimi was sliced really thick which I didn't care for and the rolls I got had a mayo based sauce I also didn't like. The Monkey Brains was pretty good though. All in all, a good place for meeting friends at night."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 8 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Miso was tasty, sushi was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Miso was tasty, sushi was delicious, we were accommodated for our larger party without a problem (ended up having one more person show up), we were told about drink specials. I have been going here for years. I have other sushi spots that edge it out a little bit, but overall this place is great and in a good location."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
it was good. i wish they had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it was good. i wish they had more rolls besides the norm.
nothing adventurous or really outside the box"
nothing adventurous or really outside the box"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
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Review 10 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great sushi and service - will return often"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
always delicious... and tons
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always delicious... and tons of fun!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 12 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great, great food,good service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great, great food,good service and fun atmosphere. If you like good sushi and Japanese cusine this a wonderful restaurant."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Meh ... Nothing special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First, unless you drive a Smart Car, don't try their "parking lot" beneath the restaurant. Very tight, very sloped, one way in/out. I found the spaces too small for my standard size car and the whole thing tough to manouver. The restaurant was meh all around. The staff was friendly enough but scattered (oh, you ordered Miso? Let me go get that after the sushi arrived.) They had a whole gluten-free menu for my very sensitive friend, but then the sushi chef got non-gluten free sauce on the gluten-free pieces, rendering them inedible to my friend. The waiter noticed and pointed it out but didn't offer to get new ones. The sushi was ok but nothing special."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I love Hapa's, but unfortunately
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Hapa's, but unfortunately for us there was a group who brought in their 2 small children at 7pm. They let the screaming kids run around, which meant the two girls spent most of it hanging over the small dividing wall next to us and basically joining our dinner. Every once in a while a parent looked over to see the uncomfortable look on our faces and would yell something at one of the girls, who screamed in return, ran around and then eventually hung back over our wall. They left right as we decided we had also had enough. It was not the usual, intimate dinner date that we're used to at Hapa's, and I understand they can't really turn people with children away but a manager did not sweep by once to try and calm the situation."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went on a holiday (Valentines)
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a holiday (Valentines) and as expected, it was packed. We had reservations for 7:30 and got there a few minutes before hand. We were told they had a few tables that were just finishing up and we'd be seated soon. While waiting, more and more people came in(with reservations) and were told to please wait in the back lounge area. When we were seated (30 minutes later), the lounge was completely packed (not even standing room).
Once seated, the food came out pretty quickly.
We had the salmon Taro Poke (good, but the cake part could have been smaller), 69 roll (bad... just mushy and no real flavor. WAY too much cream cheese), dragon roll (good, but sort of meh), and the shrimp tempura roll (ok). I recommend the a Anago nigiri"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and food. Would
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and food. Would recommend to someone"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I had wanted to visit Hapa
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had wanted to visit Hapa for some time. We had a reservation, which I recommend for the Cherry Creek location as it was quite busy it was fairly noisy as well and wear your sweater on a cold night as the cold air comes in from outside everytime the door opens and we were away from the door. It took a while before we saw our waiter, but he extremely nice and attentive once he came. The rolls had fun names and although tasty, weren't rolled tight enough. The pieces fell apart too easy. We thought the prices were a little on the high side as well. We might try the South location next time as it is larger and our friends seem to like it."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2005
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Review 18 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good evening,good friends,good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great evening with group of friends. Lots of good food options. Very accommodating with same day increase of group size. Tables were a little small and close together. Overall was a great time!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, service and abiance.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really enjoyed it here. Loved their specialty rolls and the sashimi was quite fresh. This particular day the special Hapa beer (apparently brewed just for them) was an IPA. A rice based IPA? Really? Yes, and it was actually pretty good. The ambiance felt modern and trendy. I like it here."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My first time there. Service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first time there. Service, Asian cocktails and sushi excellent. Loved the miso soup. The variety of sushi is amazing.
Try the CA roll wrapped in smoked salmon...mmm!"
Try the CA roll wrapped in smoked salmon...mmm!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service was terrific.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service was terrific. Great happy hour!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic