Good sushi, but the experience was disappointing. Saw that people really boast about this as the best sushi in Boulder. The place is cramped, rushed, and way overhyped. Despite having a couple waitresses in a tiny space we waited a long time for service. We were told we had a strict one-hour time limit, and the waitress never brought back the itemized receipt we asked for after paying. Final charge was higher than expected based on menu prices. Won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mel
We had such a great meal and amazing service!! Cant wait to be back 🩵
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cory Left
By far the best sushi in Boulder. My fav restaurant in Boulder. Never change y'all!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Stasney
Excellent experience on all checked boxes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hiromy Pfosi
One of my favorite sushi places in the neighborhood, always friendly staff, always delicious and fresh food including their sushi. The place isn't very large and is quite cozy which adds to the overall atmosphere. Have been here several times ans probably would be here more often if I could. Know the owner, from earlier days and he and his wife are always so friendly and warm. Enjoyed fresh sushi as well as their eggplant and agedashi tofu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nazanin
We have been here many times and the food has always been amazing. But this time the service was really bad. First our server forgot the drinks, then she took our order for dessert that never came. They charged us before telling us they were out of the dessert…. I hope they improve their service since we really like the food and the owners are so great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ryan Cate
Lovely service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madelynn Pfeiffer
Best sushi in Boulder!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandor Dornbush
Finally tried AOI after suggestions from friends. I was super happily surprised. Great fish, really friendly staff and some kind of unusual but authentic Japanese cooked dishes.
I liked that the rolls were fairly straightforward. No super complicated names rolls with too many sauces and flavors.
Prices were also very reasonable. Much better than some of the places downtown. The vibe is much more mellow than other places but quite nice on the patio.
Dan Pierson
One of our favorites. Sushi is always top quality. Izakaya offerings complete the experience.
The absolute best sushi and Japanese restaurant in all of Boulder. If you want authentic Izakaya style food and service this is the place! I could not recommend them more. And you absolutely must try the sesame ice cream!
Natalia Lopatina
The quality and taste exceeded our expectations! We ordered 10rolls and were amazing 🤩. Certainly a must come back.
Ashley Yang
staff was awesome, the sushi chefs greeted us enthusiastically when we walked in. it’s a cool little place with a lot of charm. food was yum. the mochi with shrimp and scallop could’ve been smaller since the shape was a little inconvenient to eat. however everything else was super good! give this place a try!
Tom Kent
Excellent sushi! The best I've had in a long time.
Kristen
Maybe we came on an off day, but the sushi was falling apart and pretty mooshy. When they were seating us they said we have a time limit at the table. I’ve never been told that before and felt pretty rushed. Might try them again because the reviews are so good.
Good sushi, but the experience was disappointing. Saw that people really boast about this as the best sushi in Boulder. The place is cramped, rushed, and way overhyped. Despite having a couple waitresses in a tiny space we waited a long time for service. We were told we had a strict one-hour time limit, and the waitress never brought back the itemized receipt we asked for after paying. Final charge was higher than expected based on menu prices. Won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
We had such a great meal and amazing service!! Cant wait to be back 🩵
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best sushi in Boulder. My fav restaurant in Boulder. Never change y'all!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience on all checked boxes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite sushi places in the neighborhood, always friendly staff, always delicious and fresh food including their sushi. The place isn't very large and is quite cozy which adds to the overall atmosphere. Have been here several times ans probably would be here more often if I could. Know the owner, from earlier days and he and his wife are always so friendly and warm. Enjoyed fresh sushi as well as their eggplant and agedashi tofu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been here many times and the food has always been amazing. But this time the service was really bad.
First our server forgot the drinks, then she took our order for dessert that never came. They charged us before telling us they were out of the dessert…. I hope they improve their service since we really like the food and the owners are so great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Lovely service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sushi in Boulder!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally tried AOI after suggestions from friends. I was super happily surprised. Great fish, really friendly staff and some kind of unusual but authentic Japanese cooked dishes.
I liked that the rolls were fairly straightforward. No super complicated names rolls with too many sauces and flavors.
Prices were also very reasonable. Much better than some of the places downtown. The vibe is much more mellow than other places but quite nice on the patio.
One of our favorites. Sushi is always top quality. Izakaya offerings complete the experience.
6/7/2025 ALWAYS an enjoyable meal at AOI
Restaurantji Recommends
The absolute best sushi and Japanese restaurant in all of Boulder. If you want authentic Izakaya style food and service this is the place! I could not recommend them more. And you absolutely must try the sesame ice cream!
The quality and taste exceeded our expectations! We ordered 10rolls and were amazing 🤩. Certainly a must come back.
staff was awesome, the sushi chefs greeted us enthusiastically when we walked in. it’s a cool little place with a lot of charm. food was yum. the mochi with shrimp and scallop could’ve been smaller since the shape was a little inconvenient to eat. however everything else was super good! give this place a try!
Excellent sushi! The best I've had in a long time.
Maybe we came on an off day, but the sushi was falling apart and pretty mooshy. When they were seating us they said we have a time limit at the table. I’ve never been told that before and felt pretty rushed. Might try them again because the reviews are so good.
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