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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 was rated four stars for food, service and ambience by the Daily Camera in 2009. Located next to the Hotel Boulderado, it 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 accepted.
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, paintings and unique décor. 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.
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.
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 in 2008 and 2009. 2009 Daily Camera ★★★★ winner for food/service/ambience. 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 Saturday 10pm-midnight; karaoke happy hour 10-11pm features $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. 8 ISLAND HAWAIIAN BBQ 3050 28th St., 303-440-7427. Kahlua pork, mahi mahi and other traditional Hawaiian fare. AI SUSHI & STEAK 1685 29th St., Unit 1268, 303-440-9600. AKIYAMA SUSHI BAR & GRILL 6525 Gunpark Drive, Gunbarrel, 303-530-0499. Upscale Japanese sushi and sashimi restaurant. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat.
CHEZ THUY 2655 28th St., 303-442-1700. Traditional and unique Vietnamese cuisine. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. CHINA GOURMET 3970 N. Broadway, 303-440-3500. Traditional Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine prepared without MSG. Open for lunch and dinner. CHY THAI CUISINE 2720 Canyon Blvd., 303-440-2903. Authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. GOLDEN SUN 1635 28th St., 303-449-0783. Traditional Chinese cooking. Open daily for lunch and dinner. HAPA SUSHI GRILL & SAKE BAR 1117 Pearl St., 303-473-4730; 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., 303-447-9883. Traditional and inventive sushi and Asian food. HEALING TEA 3216 Arapahoe Ave., 720-565-5994. Korean BBQ. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. KHO'S ASIAN BISTRO 1325 Dry Creek Dr., Longmont, 303-682-3138. Traditional Malaysian foods 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. K'S CHINA 1325 Broadway # 201, 303-413-0000. Open for lunch, dinner and late night. 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. 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, 720-479-5570. Vegetables and meats cooked to order using authentic wok techniques. SIAMESE PLATE 1575 Folsom St. (north of Arapahoe), 303-447-9718. Authentic Thai restaurant has been voted “Best of Boulder” 18 years running. Takeout, delivery and catering. SPICE CHINA 269 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720-890-0999. Expansive menu of freshly prepared Asian dishes.Open for lunch and dinner. SUKI THAI NOODLE HOUSE 675 30th St. (Williams Village Shopping Center), 303-444-1196. Specializing in Thai-style noodle soup bowls. Open daily 11:30am-9pm. SUMIDA’S 1575 Folsom St. (north of Arapahoe), 303-449-8404. Falvorful sushi and Japanese foods in a wonderful cultural setting. Open for lunch and dinner daily. SUSHI JIANKEN 721 Confidence Drive, Unit 1, Prospect New Town, Longmont, 303-774-0888. Modern Asian cuisine and sushi. Open for lunch and dinner. THAI AVENUE 1310 College Ave. 303-443-1737. Authentic Thai cuisine, in the food court. TRA LING'S ORIENTAL CAFE 1305 Broadway, 303-449-0400. Create your own plate from a variety of noodle, rice and entrée choices. |
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