Hapa Cherry Creek in Denver Colorado

Hapa Cherry Creek

Address: 2780 E. 2nd Ave.

Cross Streets: 2nd and Detroit

Phone: 303-322-9554

Price: $$$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: L-D:Daily

High-tech modern décor meets terrific sushi and combines for a great night out in Cherry Creek for food, drinks and a busy bar scene. Enter the modern space, snag a seat at the sushi bar and watch the chefs create works of art that taste as good as they look. Start with any of the great sushi rolls prepared before your eyes. For appetizers, try the spicy panko-crusted calamari with mango-chili dipping sauce or salmon-wrapped avocado topped with Japanese aioli and puffed under the broiler. Spicy tuna poke (chunks of very fresh tuna) served over seared-taro cake combines great texture and taste. Enjoy traditional sushi rolls or some interesting varieties, such as “climax” and “orgasm” rolls. Grilled chicken on bok choy and Hijiki rice makes a wonderfully flavorful cooked entrée. End with hot banana-bread pudding and caramel sauce.