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Japango Sushi Restaurant
Japango, set in a historic building just West of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself--sophisticated, casual and healthy. Guests enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect Scott Rodwin. It’s a dynamic setting, the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. The dining room is intimate and lively while unpretentiously elegant. Japango features a large central sushi bar, vibrant colors, and a rich material palette of wood, stone and metal, which always provides an upscale dining experience. In addition to offering one of the best happy hours in town, Japango is also home to Boulder's original all-you-can-eat sushi night. The restaurant's full bar hosts unique house cocktails and an extensive sake menu.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(15)
- fit for foodies(13)
- neighborhood gem(12)
- hot spot(10)
- kid-friendly(8)
- great for lunch(6)
Japango Sushi Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good sushi, Japanese food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We like Japango, the selection is good, the food is good, the service is good. We go there often as a family, there is something for everyone. We also like the specials and happy hour offers. There's nothing fancy or incredibly unique about Japango, it's just a solid, good at everything important kind of place where you can get in and out for about $100 to $120 for a family of 4 with some sake. Se we enjoy it very much and eat there often."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always pleases
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi is always fresh every day of the week. They have classic and innovative sushi rolls. Great happy hour ($2 off all sushi) and nice service (greet table with warm towel for your hands) never feel rushed an servers are very friendly. It's a causal upscale restaurant. Tasty drinks and a variety of sake as well. Much better than other boulder sushi spots."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Something for everyone
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a party of five adults, with two vegetarians and two non-sushi eaters. Everyone found something on the menu. Nice selection, with a specials menu and "happy hour" prices on small plates and drinks before 6:30 PM, at least on the night we were there."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Every time I go to Japango
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every time I go to Japango they have fresh fish. My only complaint about my last visit was that only one sushi chef was working during happy hour on a Saturday and the restaurant was busy. We had to wait an hour for our food. The waiter handled the situation very well and we were still pleased with our experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food and ambiance would
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and ambiance would bring me back. However, our sushi chef was so bored and potentially hung over that it mAde the experience of sitting at the sushi bar quite uncomfortable. He did not acknowledge us other than to give us our and did not smile one time. I'm hoping for a better bar experience next time and a higher rating."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Rolls were very good and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rolls were very good and service was excellent"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find
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Review 7 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go! Go! Go!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We had our same waiter again and he is great. Raleigh (? not sure of spelling), but he's kind, friendly, helpful and attentive. Hopefully, we have him every time we go (we go regularly).
Food is great, though several dishes that were normally warm, were cold. But in general, great place with amazing happy hour specials - wonderful opportunity to try new things!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good, they were cheerful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good, they were cheerful and attentive, even when we spilled something. Excellent food."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 9 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A "MUST TRY" SPOT!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentine's Day was our first visit - we will certainly be going back! As a result of terrible weather, we showed up 30 minutes late. This did not phase them; no attitude of being inconvenienced - not a single negative vibe. Rather, they immediately worked us in and had drinks at the table in no time. This was followed by some excellent suggestions on the menu and timely service. The sushi was excellent and they also have some very distinct rolls. We COMPLETELY enjoyed ourselves and will make this our "sushi spot" whenever we are in Boulder!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic sushi served in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic sushi served in a great atmosphere, accompanied by a surprisingly good good food menu. The ambiance is great and the service is excellent. They have a good wine list and there are lots of inventive specialty alcoholic beverages as well. Overall, a great dining experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Japango has long been a tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Japango has long been a tasty mainstay of the Boulder sushi scene. We chose Valentine's for a family gathering of love--sushi love. Delicious!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food. Helpful service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Helpful service. All in all a good experience. We love the Aquaman roll."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Japango and intend on going weekly. I love the variety and I especially love that they have brown rice sushi rolls - the only kind I'll have. BUT my one complaint is that a $1.95 up charge for brown rice is A LOT."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I wish the nigiri sushi was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I wish the nigiri sushi was better quality but the rolls were very good and brussel sprouts crips were out of this world. Never heard of them before."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 15 for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food...lots to try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing food...lots to try especially if you take advantage of the happy hour specials.
Service was perfect, pleasant and very attentive. I've found a new favorite sushi spot!"
Service was perfect, pleasant and very attentive. I've found a new favorite sushi spot!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Japango Sushi Restaurant
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic