Tiny but twinkling Japanese pub specializing in artful, traditional nibbles to pair with sake. Based on 315 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1221 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 440-0807
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Hours
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Michaela Wooldridge
A must visit dining experience in Boulder. It’s expensive, but worth it. I personally prefer to order Omakase where the server will pick the dishes for you. They take your dietary needs and preferences into consideration, and you get to try dishes you may not have picked for yourself.
DanDan
Freshest and best sashimi in Boulder. Try the chef’s sake recs. Dish arrangement is simplistic but pretty. The chopsticks are so high quality even though they’re single usage. Be prepared to drop $150 on a single meal, but definitely THE place to go
Neil Rischl
I love the atmosphere of this little place. It felt like I was back in the 90’s. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I really wanted to try the ramen but it is only made on Monday. The waitress recommended the udon and it was amazing! I couldn’t believe how good the broth was. The noodles and egg were cooked perfectly. The sushi I got was pretty good but not amazing. I was excited to try the yuzu margarita and it was good but a little pricey.
Morteza Karami
Izakaya is a style of Japanese serving and this restaurant does it well. Primarily a bar setup with only one or two table settings. Narrow space and pretty informal. Service is great, food and drink are even better. They’d make sure to great you in Japanese.
J.M. Serrano
The vibe and aesthetic is absolutely perfect. The food and drinks were top quality. The staff were really nice with our party. I can see myself coming here again whenever I am in Boulder
Jordan Cogsdill
Bottom line: Amazingly Unique and delicious food – highly recommend going Omakase.
Eugene F
I really loved the clams even though a little too big and maybe a tad over cooked – great spice. The ambience was fantastic! The croquets were just too rich and needed something to break down some of the fat yet they serve with a tar tar sauce… no! Had to modify. The sashimi was pretty good but nothing exciting. The service was fantastic and loved the mood of this place. The sake was really good!
GlutenFreeSTEMgal
The food here is amazing. If you are looking for sushi go to the sister restaurant next door. The wait staff was incredible and walked us through all the fish options and the sustainability of the fish and where it was caught and processed from. The chef also gave us recommendations for other Japanese restaurants in New York. Highly recommend getting Sake and the eggplant. This is a traditional place so no shoes.
Kei Izawa
Izakaya implies a more popular setting but this place has great selection of craft sake and Japanese tapas at a much more sophisticated level. It is difficult to replicate what Japan has to offer but Amu comes very close to your special place in Japan. Japanese dishes but with some amazing twists. If you love Japanese food, a must place to visit in Boulder.
Christy L
I’d give 10 stars if I could because this place seriously deserves that. I’ve searched all over USA for an authentic izakaya like this – a place that would not compromise its values so that the customer will get the most authentic experience.
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