I cannot say enough good things about the restaurant, and i have been to japan about a dozen times. First, the service has been flawless each time I have gone and all employees seem very invested in their jobs (and doing it the best). The sushi is excellent and it's obvious that they have a great provider and take pride in that. The appetizers here are not to be skipped as there is much attention put to making these dishes as they are in Japan and not American-ized like others in town. And last, it's hard not to be in a good mood with the buzzing atmosphere and well designed rooms. Checks all boxes for me. Solo diners - sit at the sushi bar, it's dinner AND a show :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Pumarada
Great sushi and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kai Segrud
So good you could serve this on the coasts.
Maria Grau
Our favorite restaurant has in Boulder. Best sushi in town but all the other dishes are also amazing. Worth it even if location is not ideal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Tucker
Awesome sushi, great service! If you are asking for more you're too needy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delaney Lloyd
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.
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.
I cannot say enough good things about the restaurant, and i have been to japan about a dozen times. First, the service has been flawless each time I have gone and all employees seem very invested in their jobs (and doing it the best). The sushi is excellent and it's obvious that they have a great provider and take pride in that. The appetizers here are not to be skipped as there is much attention put to making these dishes as they are in Japan and not American-ized like others in town. And last, it's hard not to be in a good mood with the buzzing atmosphere and well designed rooms. Checks all boxes for me. Solo diners - sit at the sushi bar, it's dinner AND a show :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sushi and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good you could serve this on the coasts.
Our favorite restaurant has in Boulder. Best sushi in town but all the other dishes are also amazing. Worth it even if location is not ideal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome sushi, great service! If you are asking for more you're too needy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
Restaurantji Recommends
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
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