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Restaurants Boulder, Colorado ASIAN, PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
With a unique and enticing Japanese atmosphere, Amu at Sushi Zanmai offers the opportunity to explore 48 premier sakes from Japan. The restaurant, located next to the Hotel Boulderado, emphasizes traditional Japanese delicacies made with organic ingredients, including many you’ve probably never encountered. Menu items include spinach with sesame dressing, free-range duck shabu shabu, minced shrimp pressed between slices of lotus root, Japanese-style risotto with real crabmeat, and braised black seaweed with carrot or deep-fried tofu. Relax with friends in the beautiful sake bar and authentic Japanese tea room. Open daily for dinner Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat till midnight, Sun till 10pm. Most major credit cards.
BENIHANA 515 Zang St., Broomfield, 303-410-0482 www.benihana.com. Japanese food with some items prepared tableside. Open for lunch and dinner.
This Modern Asian restaurant just east of Pearl Street Mall offers a wide selection of Asian-style small plates costing $4 to $7, including baked vegetable samosas, pan-seared shrimp-and-leek potstickers and kimchi pancakes. Entrées range from $8 to $10 and include a Bengali grilled salmon roti sandwich with pickled onions; chicken rice bowl with Thai green-curry coconut sauce; and Korean beef salad bowl with coriander sauce. The restaurant’s unique dessert menu features molten chocolate lava cake with toasted-cumin caramel and five-spice ice cream ($7), and a banana bread pudding with mango and blueberry compote ($7). Bimbamboo also offers a selected wine, beer and cocktail menu; Bimbambino kids’ menu including sweet-potato fries with all items; takeout, delivery, catering, patio and community seating. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-9pm. All major credit cards; no checks.
CHEERS VIETNAMESE AND CHINESE CUISINE 2850 Iris Ave., 303-440-0810. Southeast Asian dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. CHEZ THUY 2655 28th St., 303-442-1700; www.chezthuy.com. Traditional Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. CHINA GOURMET 3970 N. Broadway, 303-440-3500. Traditional Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine without MSG. Open for lunch and dinner. CHY THAI CUISINE 2720 Canyon Blvd., 303-440-2903; www.chythaicuisine.com. Authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. FAT CAT NOODLE HOUSE 1116 13th St., 303-448-9517; www.fatcatnoodlehouse.com. Cambodian, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Closed Sun. Closed Sun.
Golden Lotus serves fine Asian cuisine, specializing in the most authentic flavors of China. Golden Lotus does not use MSG and prepares all dishes daily using only the freshest ingredients. Patrons and food critics alike are attracted to the elegant atmosphere filled with exquisite statues, unique décor and decorative paintings. In addition to the expansive regular menu, which includes delicious beef with leeks and hot peppers, roasted duck, moo goo gai pan, Szechwan chicken and other Chinese favorites, a traditional menu features the home cooking of rural China. The patio is open during warm-weather months, and plenty of free parking surrounds the restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat till 10:30pm. Takeout and delivery available. MC, VISA, AMEX. Checks accepted.
HAOWAY CHINESE CAFE 1678 30th St., 303-442-5115. Standard Chinese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. HAPA SUSHI GRILL AND SAKE BAR 1117 Pearl St., 303-473-4730; 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., 303-447-9883. Traditional and inventive sushi and Asian food.
Japango is the second location of Restaurant Japon on Old South Gaylord in Denver. Japango offers dynamic dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with many selections of authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi, plus a few pleasant surprises. Start your meal with a unique appetizer such as the beef tataki, a thinly sliced seared beef; homemade shrimp and pork shumai; or seared tuna tempura. Main courses include a broad selection of both country and contemporary Japanese dishes, as well as a large selection of fresh sushi. Homemade desserts include tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake, along with Glacier homemade ice cream. Full bar with Happy Hour and daily drink specials. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat noon-2:30pm; dinner daily Sun-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat till 11pm. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC, DISC.
KASA JAPANESE GRILL & BAR 1468 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-938-8888. Yakitori (skewered meats and vegetables) restaurant featuring traditional Japanese preparations. KHO'S ASIAN BISTRO 1325 Dry Creek Dr., Longmont, 303-682-3138. Traditional Malaysian with flavors from Japan, China and India. KHOW THAI CAFE 1600 Broadway, 303-447-0273. Traditional Thai cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner. KIM FOOD TO GO 1325 Broadway St., 303-442-2829. Vietnamese dishes. KOREA HOUSE 2750 Glenwood Drive, 303-449-1657. Korean cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. LEE YUAN CHINESE CUISINE 4800 Baseline Road, 303-494-4210. Traditional Chinese dishes. MAY WAH 2500 Baseline Road, 303-499-8225. Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. MOON GATE 1628 Pearl St., 720-408-8888. Asian-fusion entrées. Open for lunch and dinner. ORCHID PAVILION 1050 Walnut St., 303-449-4353; www.orchidpavilion.com. Traditional Asian dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. ORIENTAL FOOD MARKET 1750 30th St., 303-442-7830. Indonesian cuisine and Asian grocery items. Open Mon-Sat. PEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1675 29th St. Suite 1284, 720-479-5571; www.peiwei.com. Freshly prepared, intensely flavored sauces, vegetables and meats cooked to order using authentic wok techniques. RUMBI ISLAND GRILL 1675 29th St., 303-442-0411; www.rumbi.com. “Ola” is Hawaiian for healthy and alive, the guiding spirit at Rumbi, a grill featuring island-fresh cuisine served in a tranquil island ambience.
This authentic Thai restaurant, voted “the Best in Boulder” for 18 years running, offers a wonderful cultural experience and has been recognized by the Thai government for delicious Thai cuisine. Freshest-quality sushi. Japanese bento and Japanese bowls served for lunch and dinner. All dishes prepared without MSG. Open 11am-10pm daily; Happy Hour11am-6pm and all day Sun-Mon.
Voted “the Best Take-Out,” this Thai, Japanese and sushi restaurant serves the same delicious foods as Sumida’s and Siamese Platefast, and at a great price. Offers takeout, delivery, and catering for business meetings or your home party. Serves beer, wine and soft drinks. Great for the whole family. Stop for a quick bite while shopping, on your lunch break or any time you’re looking for a good meal fast. Open 11am-10pm daily. VISA, MC.
Offers flavorful sushi and Japanese foods served in a culturally authentic ambience. Try the fresh sushi or enjoy entrées from the full Japanese menu, including udon, yakisoba, teriyaki and tempura. Daily bento lunch and dinner specials. Takeout and delivery available. During Sushi Happy Hour11am-6pm daily and all night Sun-Monget $1 sushi, or buy one cone-style sushi and get another free. Sumida’s is open daily 11am-10pm. MC, VISA, AMEX.
Boulder’s original sushi bar, serving Boulder and beyond for more than 20 years. Sushi Zanmai has a lively, friendly atmosphere and is the only Japanese restaurant in Boulder selected by ZAGAT, 2008. In addition to sushi prepared by skilled chefs at the full-view sushi bar, the kitchen menu includes tempura, yakitori, shrimp dynamite, teriyaki salmon, sukiyaki and nabeyaki. Owner and chef Nao-san serves specialties such as tuna carpaccio, LSD Roll, Death Roll, Buddha Roll and the favorites Z-No. 9 Roll and Dragon Roll. Also offers vegetarian and children’s meals, and daily specials. SushiQ Band plays weekly. Authentic Japanese-style party rooms for large private parties (reservations recommended). Sing along to karaoke every Sat 10pm-midnight, Karaoke Happy Hour 10-11pm featuring $1 sushi, $2 off special rolls. Sushi Happy Hour ($1.50 sushi) Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5-6:30pm, Sat 5-6:30pm and all night Sun. Open for lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily Sun-Fri 5-10pm, Sat until midnight. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC.
WOK & ROLL TERIYAKI 4800 Baseline Rd., Suite A-104, in Meadows Shopping Center, 303-449-6555; www.wokandrollteriyaki.com. Healthy Japanese meals--fast. Open daily. |
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