13 Best Sushi Bars in Boulder

“Our favorite sushi in Boulder for quality. They had only two servers for lunch service with a full restaurant. We ordered miso soup. Only one came, despite confirming we each wanted one. 10 minutes later, the second soup arrived. The servers were very kind, but clearly a third server is needed desperately. It also gets very loud, which is challenging for conversation at the table.“

“My Sushi & Ramen Izakaya is the best restaurant in Boulder!! They have delicious sushi and their ramen is the most tasty and authentic! The owners are so kind and passionate about their business. They’re very knowledgeable about the food they serve and even have a wide range of gluten free options that are safe and DELICIOUS if you have celiac. Everybody please eat here 🥹“

“Truly some of the best sushi I’ve had in my life coming from the east coast and Japan trips. The sushi chef Goichi is very friendly and a master at his craft; his unique soy sauce blend is modified depending on the nigiri you order, leaving you with a rich and complementary flavor profile every time. Tried it for the first time last night and had to come back again for seconds the next night! Please do not miss out on this experience. And remember omakase needs to be booked at least a week in advance! (Didn’t get to try it 🤧)“

“Sushi Hana is excellent, they always have really good food and great service. Their fried rice and sushi is so good“

“My friend and I went here for Valentine's Day. We hadn't made plans because we weren't celebrating the holiday, so we had no reservations. The place was packed. The hosts were busy coordinating reservations that went as late as past 11 pm, as they were open until midnight. They were kind in their greeting and offered us space at the bar, if we could find it. We couldn't. As the wait time was over an hour and a half, we left to go somewhere else but decided to return a little later to check back at the bar. We found some seats that had just been cleared, so we saddled up for a chill time with chopsticks and great ambiance. We were greeted by the friendliest, most energetic bartender I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with while dining out, much less when a place is that busy. She had a smile for miles as she walked us through bar suggestions featuring her alcohol favorites. The reason we rallied to try again at Hapa was that my friend has a serious gluten issue with his severe celiac disease and has never had a problem with their dedicated menu. The gluten-free menu is extensive for such a specialized diet, automatically paired with their gluten-free soy sauce. Since we were sharing our samplings of sushi, sashime, salad, and sake, I went ahead and ordered from that menu as well. I didn't taste any difference in my experience. Our servings were well-timed with salad, main dishes, accompanying sake and wine... and, again, our awesome bartender sharing company with us, a truly gifted gal of service. If I tried to recommend this place more, I'd sound silly. That said, thank you for one of the best Valentine's Day, un-Valentines evenings I've ever had! We left happy with our choice for the night and full in our bellies!“

“Excellent prices. Some reviews mentioned that it isn't high-end, which is true I guess but I have genuinely eaten $50 sushi that isn't as good as what they give you at Bento-ria for $10. I got unagi and tamagoyaki nigiri with my poke bowl and let me tell you. Good sushi is known by the freshness of the ingredients and the quality of the sushi rice: the food here is fresh and the very first thing I noticed was how good the rice is. The place may be humble but there are masters in the kitchen“

“Outstanding experience! Food was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Enjoyed the atmosphere and sushi chef. Strongly recommend!“

“Very clean and it was delicious. I had the Mochiko Chicken“

“Good food, good service, nice ambience.“

“Get there early- this place fills up quick!“

“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!“

“Ordered sushi (Denver, California and shrimp tempura rolls) and general chicken for the family. I ordered online and picked it up. Order was ready at the time requested. Employee was very friendly and made sure everything was correct and it was. I requested no wasabi and gluten free soy sauce. Food was hot and delicious! Yurihana is a favorite for my family. Been going there since 2012. Never had a bad experience.“

“I’ve been to Kura Sushi in Boulder several times, and it’s always a fun experience. The food is fresh, the revolving sushi concept is great, and everything comes out quickly. Dylan provided excellent service, he was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything we needed was taken care of without being overbearing. His positive attitude really made the visit even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!“