Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskeys are made using traditional Scottish Coffey stills, which is a type of column still invented by Aeneas Coffey in 1830. Unlike typical blends, Nikka opts for a single-grain approach, resulting in a uniquely balanced and successful product. The use of Coffey stills ensures a purer taste and lighter body, preserving the whisky’s aromatic richness. Founder Masataka Taketsuru’s commitment to quality extends to using fresh oak barrels for aging, resulting in a characterful whisky with sweet, light, and complex flavors.

If you were a Japanese Whisky which one would you be?

For Smooth and also entry level drinking that won’t break the bank:

Toki: Light and smooth blended whisky, perfect for casual sipping, or mixing into a delightful cocktail.

For the Cocktail Enthusiast:

Nikka Coffey Grain: Versatile and approachable, perfect for crafting cocktails.

Nikka Days: Shines in cocktails, adding depth and character to any drink.

Toki: Light and smooth blended whisky, with Green Apple and Vanilla Undertones

Hibiki Harmony: Well-balanced blend of malt and grain whiskies, smooth and approachable.

For the Classic Palate:

The Yamazaki 12 yr: Classic single malt with fruity, floral, and spicy notes.

For the Connoisseur of Gentle Elegance:

Hibiki Harmony: Well-balanced blend of malt and grain whiskies, smooth and approachable.

For the Traditionalist:

The Yamazaki 18 yr: Highly sought-after whisky with a rich and complex flavor profile.

Yamazaki 12yr: Classic single malt with fruity, floral, and spicy notes.

Nikka Single Malt Yoichi: Epitomizes the pure essence of single malt whisky.

Hakushu 12: Fresh and vibrant with hints of green apple, mint, and subtle smoke and peat.

For the Nature Lover:

Hakushu 12: Fresh and vibrant with hints of green apple, mint, and subtle smoke and peat.

For the Bold Palate:

Yoichi Single Malt Non-Peated: Robust character with smoky undertones and rich complexity.

Nikka From the Barrel: Offers bold and complex flavors with hints of spice, fruit, and oak.

Nikka Single Malt Yoichi: Robust character, smoky undertones, and rich complexity.

For the Fruity Palate:

Miyagikyo single malt: Soft and fruity profile with notes of orchard fruits, citrus, and honey.

For the Adventurous Palate:

Nikka from the Barrel: Bold and complex with hints of spice, fruit, and oak.

Japanese Whiskies at a Glance

Suntory

Founded: 1923

Location: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, Japan

Signature Style: Elegance and Craftsmanship

Toki $13

Light and Crisp, with Green Apple and Vanilla Undertones

The Yamazaki 12yr $50

Smooth and Elegant, Featuring Honey and Citrus Notes

The Yamazaki 18yr $65

Rich and Complex, Layers of Dried Fruits and Oak

Hibiki 17yr $125

Balanced and Harmonious, with a Bouquet of Orange and Honey

Hibiki Harmony $18

Smooth and Mellow, Perfect Harmony of Sweet and Spice

Hibiki Harmony 100 year Anniversary $36

Commemorating a Century of Excellence, Complex Flavors with a Hint of Oak

Hakushu 12yr $45

Fresh and Vibrant, Green Apple and Subtle Smoke and Peat

Nikka Distilling Company

Founded: 1934

Location: Yoichi and Miyagikyo, Japan

Signature Style: Bold and Smoky (Yoichi) or Soft and Fruity (Miyagikyo)

Yoichi Single Malt $18

Peaty and Smoky, with Hints of Brine and Spice

Yoichi Single Malt Non-Peated $20

A unique expression from Yoichi with no peat, focusing on the natural flavors of the barley malt. Offers a softer, more delicate profile with notes of fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak.

Yoichi Single Malt Aromatic Yeast $25

Created using a unique yeast strain that enhances the whisky’s aromatic profile. Expect vibrant and floral aromas with hints of citrus and delicate spices. The palate is light yet flavorful, with a smooth finish.

Miyagikyo single malt $18

Elegant and Refined, Orchard Fruits and Malt

Miyagikyo Single Malt Peated $22

Balance of gentle fruitiness and smoky undertones. The peat is subtle yet present, creating a refined complexity with flavors of orchard fruits, smoke, and spice.

Miyagikyo Single Malt Aromatic Yeast $25

Developed using an aromatic yeast strain that brings a fresh, floral dimension to the whisky. The nose is filled with notes of tropical fruits and citrus, while the palate is smooth and delicately sweet, with a gentle finish.

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt $20

Smooth and Well-Balanced, Malt Sweetness with a Hint of Oak Spice

Nikka Coffey Malt $18

Floral and Fruity, Creamy Texture with Malt Sweetness

Nikka Coffey Grain $18

Smooth and Mellow, Vanilla, Toffee, and Spice

Nikka from the Barrel 18

Rich and Spicy, Notes of Caramel, Fruit, and Oak

Nikka Days $18

Light and Easy-Drinking, Refreshing Citrus with a Hint of Honey

Mars Distillery

Founded: 1949

Location: Shinshu, Japan

Signature Style: Japanese Finesse with American Spirit

Iwai 45 $17

Full-Bodied and Complex, Sweet Pea, Maple, and Cedar, Higher ABV

Iwai Traditional Mars $17

Delicate and Nuanced, Brulee Sugar, Cinnamon, and Red Apple Skin

Iwai Mars $17

Light Caramel, Burnt Sugar, Cigar, Orange Marmalade, and Oak Spice

*These items may be served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked foods such as seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. May contain shell fragments.

We add a 21% ‘All in one’ service charge to each order. This helps us properly compensate the talented service team working hard to make your dining experience perfect. Additional tips are never expected or anticipated and will be compensated entirely and fully to tipped wage employees.

contact@taitaijapanese.com
5078 E. Hampden Ave, Den, CO 80222
720 287 4321

Food Menu

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* Raw Bar
* West Coast Oysters On 1/2 Shell (6pcs) 22 
Scallions, spicy grated radish, ponzu sauce
* Hamachi Jalapeño (6pcs) 22 
Hamachi, yuzu soy, sesame olive oil, jalapeño pureé
* Scottish Salmon (6pcs) 22
A+ Scottish salmon w/ tofu vin and savory black konbu
* Sasa Trio 22
Salmon tartare, spicy tuna, hamachi with granny smith apple, pine nuts, caviar, red chili sauce, served with rice nori crackers
* Toro Wasabi (6pcs) 36
On a bed of thickened sesame tamari topped with home cured black garlic, radish planes, micro arugula
Ankimo Plate 24
Monkfish liver pate, sweet miso, foie gras, sunny-side quail egg, sturgeon caviar, served with sweet buns
* Hawaiian Style Hamachi 18
Chopped yellowtail layered in avocado with granny smith apple, pine nuts, caviar
Soups and Salads
Shiro Miso 6 
Enoki & shimeji mushrooms, assorted seaweed, tofu, scallions
Seaweed Salad 10
Assorted seaweeds, seasonal vegetables, tamari vinaigrette
French Style Cod Soup 8
Black cod, seasonal vegetables, rice cracker crouton,
gruyere cheese
House Mixed Greens Salad 6
Mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, fried wontons,
Shiitake Mushroom Salad 12
Baby mixed greens, grilled shiitake, shiitake escabeche, seasonal vegetables
* Tuna Tataki Salad 22
Pan seared tuna, mixed greens, orange segments,
seasonal vegetables, tamari vinaigrette, yuzu tofu dressing
Otsumami (Japanese Hot Tapas)
Edamame (Steamed Soybeans) 7
Choice of sea salt, spicy garlic, or lemon garlic
Asian Grilled Eggplant Buns 12
Cucumber, hoisin glaze, vegan miso aioli, micro greens
Fried Shishito Peppers 8
Sesame salt tossed with side of vegan miso aioli
Grilled Artichoke 14
Wasabi soy marinade, garlic olive oil, side of vegan miso aioli
Vegan Japanese Fried Rice 12
Eggplant and mixed veggies
Chicken Karaage 10
Japanese style fried chicken and green beans, served with yuzu kimizu mayo, and spicy ponzu
*Gyu No Tataki 22
Snake River Kobe Style, scallions, spicy ponzu
Japanese Style Fried Rice 14
Chashu pork, baby sardine, fried shallots, sous vide egg yolk (Vegan option with eggplant and mixed veggies)
Tara Saikyo 18
Black cod, candied edamame, sweet miso
Steamed Pork Buns 16
Braised pork belly, cucumber, hoisin glaze, Japanese mayo, micro greens
Sautéed Calamari 20
Garlic butter soy or Korean red pepper sauce, avocado,
baby spinach, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, baby corn
Atomic Seafood Dynamite 12
Sautéed mushrooms, shrimp, and calamari spicy aioli
* Snake River Beef Truffle Foie Gras 24
Snake River Kobe Beef Style, seared foie gras, white
truffle oil soy mirin glaze
72 Hour St. Louis Ribs 16
5 spice rub, sriracha BBQ, Asian slaw
Tempura
Vegetarian Combo 12
Japanese Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Squash, Onion, Carrot, Asparagus
Add: Chicken 2pc 16 / Shrimp 2pc 18
 
Bento Box 26/26/29/29
Served with miso soup, house salad, seasonal vegetables, choice of veggie tempura or California Roll) Chicken, Salmon, *Beef, or Shrimp Teriyaki
 
Noodles
Sasa Ramen 22
(Choice of shoyu, miso, shio, or kimchi broth)
Egg noodle, soft egg, pork belly corn, bean sprouts
Cha-Soba (Cold/Hot) 11/ 18
Green tea infused buckwheat noodles. Cold with chilled soy dashi dipping sauce, or hot with soy dashi broth, chicken, wakame, scallions, enoki mushrooms, fish cake, egg yolk, vegetable and shrimp tempura
Cold/ add yamaimo – grated mountain yam 13
Hot/ add chashu pork- (pan seared) 21
Nabeyaki-Udon 18
Japanese wheat-flour noodles, soy dashi broth, chicken, wakame, scallions, enoki mushrooms, fish Cake, egg yolk, vegetable and shrimp tempura
*add chashu pork- (pan seared) 21
 
Sushi Combinations 
Served with miso soup and house salad) lunch/dinner
* Moriawase (Premium $50) 20/30
Two pieces tuna, one piece yellowtail, salmon,scallop, shrimp, and whitefish (Choice of Cali, Spicy Tuna, or Tuna Roll)
*Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl 16/28
(Traditional Tuna or Creamy Mixed Rainbow Style) cubed marinated sashimi with avocado, cucumber, sweet onions, wakame, sushi ginger, black konbu, nori, scallions, and black sesame
* Rainbow Salad Meal 18/26
Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, striped bass, shrimp, and eel topped on your choice of california, spicy tuna, or creamy salmon roll, served as a salad.
* Sashimi (Premium $80) 24/38
15 pieces assorted sashimi: tuna, yellowtail, salmon, octopus, whitefish
* Chirashi (Premium $60) 24/36
Assorted sashimi served on a bed of rice, Japanese pickles, seaweed
Vegetarian Sushi 16/24
Veggie, avocado, and cucumber rolls (vegan miso optional)
 
 Desserts
Lychee Sorbet / Green Tea or Vanilla Ice Cream 5
Mochi Ice Cream (2/4) 5/10
Strawberry, chocolate, green tea, vanilla
Chocolate Lava Cake 8  
W/ vanilla ice cream
Tempura Cheesecake 10
W/ vanilla ice cream
 
 After Dinner Drinks
Sasa Express Martini 13
Sasa Express Martini Espresso shot w/ Absolut vanilla vodka, Frangelica & Bailey’s
Double Shot of Espresso 5
Latte/Cappuccino/Americano 6
***Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions***
*Consuming raw seafood/shellfish/meat may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 
All members of the Sushi Sasa Team are paid at or above minimum wage standards; guest tips are allocated toward the wages of an expanded service team dedicated to making your dining experience perfect!

contact@sushisasa.com
2401 15th Street, Suite 80, Denver, CO 80202
303 433 7272