The fact that Kokoro could be considered the best of *anything* makes me doubt the validity of this entire list. I've been there once, and it was literally one of the worst meals of my life. Their "tempura" is a greasy lump of something shredded and fried - honestly, I'm pretty sure it was hash-browns. Whatever it was, it was beyond disgusting. And so was the rest of the food. No redeeming qualities whatsoever, except for maybe the prices (but really, paying dirt-cheap prices for inedible crap is not what I'd call a good deal).
Comments (0) Best Not-So-Traditional Japanese Restaurant - 2009
Kokoro
An argument could be made that all Japanese food is fast food. Dumplings and noodle bowls are basic convenience foods, and sushi's ready with the slash of a knife. But Kokoro puts a uniquely American (and, arguably, uniquely Denver) spin on this idea that lands its noodle bowls, rice bowls, gyoza and sushi right between Chipotle fast-casual and old-time Woolworth's lunch-counter grub — except here the customers are eating unagi rice bowls, shrimp tempura udon, tekka maki and "sobaghetti" (yakisoba with vegetables and sauce) instead of cheeseburgers and milkshakes.





























