Sushi by Scratch
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood11 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 7 threads.
What people say, in short
Most diners lean toward recommending Sushi by Scratch, and many praise the food at this omakase counter, with several calling it amazing, top five or especially memorable. One says its sushi is more distinctive than most other omakase meals, and one preferred it to The Counter at Odell's. A couple find it pricey: one says it is far too expensive and that other places give a better meal for less, and one found it fish-heavy and not worth the cost. One notes it has no liquor and a scripted presentation.
Address
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Denver, 1441 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/FullMoonEmptySoul in r/denverfood · Mar 2026value
Calls its food great but says they would rather pay a bit more for Kizaki.
- Mixedu/Frunkit in r/denverfood · Jan 2025taste
Praises very fresh fish and a memorable omakase, but flags no liquor, scripted chef presentation, and the hands-only salad.
- Recommendsu/Wide-Leading-1925 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Had an amazing visit around Valentine's; has not tried other spots in town yet.
- Recommendsu/Lower-Marionberry880 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Ranks Sushi by Scratch among their top five sushi spots.
- Caveatu/PxN13 in r/denverfood · Jan 2025price
Says it is far too expensive and that other places offer a better meal for less.
- Recommendsu/Salt-Power-3868 in r/denverfood · Oct 2026
Says it was even better than The Counter at Odell’s.
- Mixedu/PrincessMomomom in r/denverfood · Mar 2025value
Likes Sushi by Scratch but finds it quite fish-heavy and felt it wasn't worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/LydsKristen in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Found Sushi by Scratch especially memorable, even though they also love Temaki Den.
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- Recommendsu/sassysnowbear in r/denverfood · Jan 2025taste
Visited recently and found the sushi very good and more distinctive than typical omakase, a fitting special-occasion choice.
- Recommendsu/Chonchtasy in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Says the experience was amazing and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/copperkarat in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Suggests trying Sushi by Scratch when asked about the Sushi Den experience.
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